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March 22, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Nuclear crisis may trigger orders for LNG carriers
    Renewed concerns about atomic power triggered by an earthquake and nuclear crisis in Japan may spur orders for liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers already in short supply, according to Mirae Asset Securities Co.
  • 1st post-quake fuel shipment for Sendai Port
    Japan's Sendai Shiogama Port received its first fuel shipment since being devastated by an earthquake and tsunami 10 days ago, boosting relief efforts following a disaster that may have killed 20,000 people.
  • Vietnam spares govt officials for Vinashin scandal
    Members of the Vietnamese government will not be punished for problems at a state-owned shipbuilder whose debts threatened the country's global financial reputation, a top official said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen starts second Japan-south China service
  • Zim, Hapag, MOL to offer fast-transit Europe-West Africa loop
  • Logistics crippled in Bahrain as riotous Arabs menace governments
  • Taicang January box volume surges 44pc, boxed lumber leads imports
  • Singapore's NOL donates to Japan's disaster victims
  • Portek buys own office space in Singapore for US$5.5 million
  • Hamburg Sud expands transatlantic west coast Americas service
  • Tanzania-led mission seeks US$3.5 billion to build Dar-Burundi railway
  • Kerry chooses Trade Partners Worldwide for PR campaign
  • Indian customs officials probed in air cargo bribery case
  • St Louis tries to remedy FedEx snub in China gain
  • Florida's Charter Logic Holding's plunges into air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ...offers fruit exporters Andes-USEC service
  • Asia Australia Discussion Agreement to levy $ 250/TEU hike
  • CNC commencing 2 new intra-Asia loops with Yang Ming tie-up
  • Coastal ship operators hope for parity on abatement of service tax
  • EVERGREEN to start butterfly loop to Thailand, Indonesia from Malaysia
  • Hanjin, Cosco, UASC, CCNI offer Europe-South America loop
  • MAERSK LINE extends SOx emission reduction programme at NZ ports
  • SCI takes delivery of another Aframax tanker
  • T.S. LINES offers box shipping service to Myanmar
  • Govt's vacillation, falling prices make sugar exports unviable
  • Bothra Shipping loads record manganese ore at Visakhapatnam Port
  • MPSEZ & Adani Power celebrate National Safety Week
  • Slight growth in 11-month Major Port throughput
  • BCHAA enhances skills & knowledge of members
  • GAC India plays host to global GAC meet
  • World Bank to provide $ 4-bn loan for freight corridor
  • Fieo lauds move to amend GST Bill
  • Forex reserves dip by $ 755 m to $ 301.83 bn
  • MAT puts SEZs at disadvantage to DTAs
  • US, European cos want Indian exporters to supplant Japan
  • Top head honchos grace Allcargo Global Invitational Masters 2011

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Daimler to offer more than 10,000 new jobs worldwide in 2011
    The German vehicle manufacturer Daimler plans to recruit more than 10,000 people worldwide this year, 4,000 of whom will be in Germany, whilst 6,700 skilled workers and approximate...
  • Salerno wants to play a more important role in the Med
    The Salerno port authority is to implement measures that are intended to give the port a better connection to Italy's transport network and the outside world. The requisite infrast...
  • Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics open for business in Norrköping
    The newly established enterprise Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Norrköping AB began business on 1 March. The entity provides services in the ship brokerage, port clearance, ...
  • Shedding some light on Beluga funds
    The German shipping company Beluga is repeatedly hitting the headlines at the moment, but no matter what happens to the service provider, investors who have ploughed thei...
  • Damco appoints new CEO for UK and Ireland
    Damco, the freight forwarding arm of the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, appointed Paul Gallagher as chief executive officer in the UK and Ireland, with effect from 1 March. Galla...
  • Continental launches service to fifth German destination
    The US carrier Continental Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, is launching a daily non-stop service between Stuttgart (Germany) and its New Yo...
  • Chicago's O'Hare airport to expand and foster US economic growth
    The US transportation secretary Ray LaHood, Chicago's mayor Richard M. Daley, executives from United Airlines and American Airlines and US senators Richard Durbin and Mark Kirk rec...
  • USA: Corporate Traffic opens new office in Charlotte NC
    Corporate Traffic, a Jacksonville FL (USA)-based third party logistics provider, has opened an additional office in Charlotte NC to address its burgeoning business in the region. T...
  • Stadler to supply 35 Flirt multiple-unit trains to Bavaria
    The rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Pankow GmbH and the regional transport provider Veolia Verkehr Regio GmbH recently signed a contract for 35 electric multiple-unit train...
  • Switzerland investing CHF 1.9 billion in motorway network
    Switzerland's federal government is investing CHF 1.9 billion in the national road network this year. Some CHF 740 million of this sum will flow into the construction of new s...
  • LH Cargo to buy five B777s
    The Lufthansa supervisory board recently approved orders for 35 new aircraft at its meeting today. Thirty of the aircraft from the Airbus A320neo family are for the passenger divis...
  • TransContainer JSC: more multi-modal transportation options
    The Russian transport provider TransContainer JSC, which focuses on the development of European container transportation services, began to implement several important projects usi...
  • AMB Property launches joint venture in China
    The real estate developer AMB Property Corp has formed AMB China Logistics Venture in order to develop, acquire, own, operate and dispose of logistics properties in key markets in ...
  • DHL shouldering logistics for Bauhaus in Turkey
    DHL Supply Chain T'rkiye and Bauhaus have entered into a partnership at the newly-opened Bauhaus branch office Marmara Istanbul Forum. The general manager of DHL Supply Chain ...
  • Kelron launches new intermodal service
    Kelron Logistics now offers intermodal services throughout North America. Kelly Winters, vice-president and general manager of Kelron's Toronto branch (Canada), said that "we ...
  • Hans Werder nominated for BLS board
    The Swiss rail transport service provider BLS AG will propose that Hans Werder be elected to its board at the forthcoming general assembly in May. Werder, a lawyer and po...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Harley Marine orders barges at Zidell and U.S. Barge
  • Swiftships gets mod to Iraq patrol boat FMS contract
  • Tidewater orders PSV's at Bay Shipbuilding
  • 17m windfarm cat from Sea Speed Design
  • Seadrill places jack-up order at Jurong Shipyard
  • Hamburg Süd places $710.5 million box ship order at HHI

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Bonneville Dam navigation lock closed to repair damaged gate
  • United Nations organizations report no travel restrictions for Japan
  • The Greenbrier Companies reports preliminary second quarter results
  • Coos Bay committee votes down Marine Reserves designation scheme
  • Port of Portland presenting Northwest Intermodal Conference

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Japan crisis leads to hope for LNG carriers
    Nuclear power station emergency and new gas fields help boost surge in demand for vessels
  • Awilco commits with third LNG purchase
    Norway's crude oil tanker owner Awilco has shown its determination to enter the liquefied natural gas market by buying a third carrier this month
  • Bangladesh yards reveal appetite
    Market strong as country waits for court order
  • Product tanker demand fuelled by Asia petroleum need
    Product tanker purchase inquiries have increased due to rising Asian demand for clean petroleum product, particularly with a clutch of tsunami-damaged Japanese refineries unable to produce for the domestic market
  • Kamsarmax sale signals stronger asset values
    The sale of the modern kamsarmax Abeille for a reported $42m indicates that a new benchmark price has been set for similar size and age vessels, despite the sale coming with a time charter attached
  • Radiation fears force ships to steer clear of Fukushima
    Governments quick to respond to nuclear concern but Lloyd's List data reveals minimal impact to trade
  • Time for IMO rules on armed guards
    International guidelines on the deployment of armed guards on board ships in the fight against piracy are essential and urgently required, argues the Liberian ship registry
  • Supply chain shutdowns take toll on rates
  • Coal futures index spikes as Germany reviews nuclear option
  • Japan quake could force rethink on energy mix
    The accelerating crisis in the stricken Asian nation is set to have a long lasting effect on shipping
  • Location of fuel tanks pose a challenge for gas ship designs
  • Choosing right engine could make all the difference for owners
    W'rtsil', MAN and Rolls Royce all set to jostle for a slice of the gas pie
  • Caution urged over rush to gas-powered shipping
    Patchwork approach to research could mean vital safety procedures are missed
  • Why do naval patrols keep releasing Somali pirates?
    Lloyd's List asked The Combined Maritime Forces for its rationale, and got very short shrift
  • Worrying scale of new orders
    The renewed boxship ordering activity needs to be closely monitored for any signs of excess that could send supply and demand out of kilter again
  • Getting back on track
    Japan will haul through. Both Japanese and foreign shipowners will be on hand to carry essential trade both in and out
  • Genmar sells aframax to free up liquidity
    Broker reports suggest sale of Genmar Progress has raised $8m
  • Hyundai Heavy books new order for up to 10 9,600 teu from Hamburg Süd
    Firm deal for six worth $710.5m brings HHI new orders year to date to $3.4bn
  • TransContainer takes 67% stake in KedenTransService
    Shippers will have more options for direct box rail services between Asia and Europe
  • DHT drops planned $100m bond issue
    Blames prevailing market conditions for abandoning Norwegian high-yield bond issue
  • Louis Dreyfus axes $141m ferry newbuilding order
    Cancels contract for nearly-completed vessel with ST Marine
  • UK publishes marine planning guidelines
    Framework to provide "appropriate and consistent approach" to sustainable marine planning across UK waters
  • SFI to buy and charter back CMA CGM boxships
    Inks deal for two 13,344 teu ship using French tax lease structure
  • Forward section of DryShips bulker adrift
    Section of Oliva has drifted westwards after vessel snaps in two
  • IMO: No U-turn on SOx rules
    No applications at IMO to change Marpol Annex VI despite shipowners fears
  • Brightoil secures $600m loan facility
    China Development Bank loan to be used to buy Russian and South American oil
  • Sweden's biggest box terminal heads for the auction block
    Sale of the Skandia Container Terminal at Gothenburg is now formally under way and potential investors are being contacted

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Qatar: think price breaks
    EUROPE'S gas importers must offer price breaks to lure LNG imports because Japan's quake crisis has triggered a volumes diversion to Asia, a gas conference heard today
  • Tax fillip for US owners?
    FOREIGN shipping income earned by US shipping companies before 1986 could be reinvested in US-owned assets, if proposed legislation is approved
  • Helsinki ferries thrive
    HELSINKI'S three harbours had 654,000 arrivals and departures in January, 19.7% more than in the first month of 2010
  • Pipavav yard stake sold
    PIPAVAV Shipyard's shares dropped marginally marginally today on the Bombay Stock Exchange after Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services sold its stake
  • Guinea sounds gang alert
    A MARITIME security alert was today issued for the Gulf of Guinea after gunmen killed nine people and robbed several banks in the Cameroon port of Douala
  • Long-term key for gas
    LONG-TERM gas contracts ' with price reviews ' are the key to underpinning markets and encouraging the exploitation of new reserves, the Gastech 2011 conference heard today
  • CMA CGM sells two
    SHIPOWNER SFL said today it is buying two 2010-built, 13,800teu box ships from CMA CGM for a total $342M as part of a leaseback deal with the French Line
  • Palumbo grabs Malta facility
    ITALIAN shipbuilder Palumbo has acquired the super-yacht facilities at Malta's Cospicua shipyard for more than €29M ($41M)
  • Premiums sought for Japan box calls
    CHINESE box carriers are requesting premiums for voyages from Shanghai to Japan, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Box rates from Asia continue drop
    BOX RATES from Asia to Europe have fallen to $1,019 per teu, down $57 from last week, the Shanghai Shipping Exchange said today
  • DHT reportedly suspends its bonds issuance
    DHT HOLDINGS, the parent company of Double Hull Tankers, has suspended a plan to issue unsecured bonds in Norway, shipping analysis group First Securities said today
  • Corsica ferry strike settled
    SNCM ferry services to Corsica have been resumed after its crews voted unanimously to end a 47-day strike over planned service cuts from Nice
  • SE Asia pirates attack
    PIRATES have attacked the bulker Thor Nereus in Indonesia, the regional piracy watchdog ReCAAP told Fairplay today
  • Big-moon tide trips ships
    FIVE vessels have run aground in the UK, the MCA told Fairplay today ' because the moon was its closest to Earth in more than 18 years
  • Forth takeover formal offer?
    ARCUS Capital, which owns nearly 23% of Forth Ports, is widely forecast to formalise its takeover bid for the port operator tomorrow

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Should we really nuke nuclear energy?
    The perfect storm of a once-in-a-thousand-years Richter 9 scale earthquake and consequential disastrous life-swallowing tsunami on the north east coast of Japan, shifted the earth on its axis and moved the world's third-biggest economy 8 feet to the east; but the aftermath of the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant crisis could have a far-reaching negative impact on the biggest challenge of the 21st Century: climate change
  • Electricity restored to Japanese nuclear plant
  • Hapag-Lloyd 2010 accounts published
  • Pirates release tanker: boost cash flow
  • NAFTA trade up 24% in 2010
  • Oil surges as coalition planes strike Libya

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • KLC exile fixed
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios finds stop-gap contract for capesize newbuilding jettisoned by ailing Korea Line.
  • Latvian focuses on products
    Riga owner confirms sale of two LPG newbuildings to use cash for new tanker financing.
  • Lone offender held in HK
    Ocean International cargoship detained during February in Hong Kong over suspected bypass of oily water separator.
  • NATS facing Libyan "challenge"
    Herbjorn Hansson says he pulled a suezmax out of war-torn country before violence escalated.
  • MJLF checks shipping's pulse
    Brokerage boss Bob Flynn talks tankers, tsunamis and oversupply as WebTV gears up for CMA 2011.
  • Dreyfus chops newbuild
    French owner cuts up ferry contract due to delays and technical complaints.
  • Friendly fire
    Shipbroker-turned restaurateur stokes 'rivalry' with Richard Fulford-Smith as WebTV tours Connecticut's finest 'port of call'.
  • S&P veteran says 'pull the trigger'
    MJLF president keeps his eye on product tankers while S&P players stalk distressed assets.
  • Saade sells to Fredriksen
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International takes two huge CMA CGM boxships in $342m sale-and-leaseback.
  • Bharati yard on hold
    Indian joint venture with Apeejay Shipping uncertain due to land acquisition issues.
  • Tanker out-runs pirates
    Fal Oil vessel survives an armed attack from pirates in the Somali Basin today.
  • Master drunk
    German police say Russian cargoship captain tested positive for alcohol at Holtenau.
  • Libya releases AHTS
    An Augusta Offshore vessel boarded by armed guards in Tripoli appears to have been freed from detention.
  • Slick spreads from Oliva
    Nightingale Island's administrator reports spilled fuel eight miles offshore as salvage vessel approaches wreck of Dryships' bulker.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • CBP to combine trusted traveler programs
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection is working to merge Global Entry with other trusted traveler programs and expand it to Mexico, Department of Homeland Security officials said last week. CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin met with Mexican Customs and p...
  • MSC to assess U.S. export high-cube fee
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will assess a $150 fee on high-cube containers moving westbound from the United States and Puerto Rico to Asia, effective April 17....
  • Florida/Bahamas carriers to raise bunker fees
    The Florida-Bahamas Shipowners and Operators Association said last week it will raise bunker rates on shipments in mid-April and early May. The association, whose members include Crowley and Seaboard Marine, will increase bunker surcharges by $75 p...
  • CSA lines to reduce bunker fee
    Members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, St. Bart's, St. Eustatius, St....
  • Ship Finance to buy 2 big containerships
    Ship Finance International Ltd. said it has agreed to acquire two 13,800-TEU container vessels, theMagellanandCorte Real,from CMA CGM and charter them back to the French liner company for 15 years. The gross purchase price is $171 million per vesse...
  • Fuel costs drive Matson 1st quarter loss
    Rising fuel prices will likely drive U.S. Jones Act carrier Matson Navigation Co. to a first quarter loss, the line''s parent company Alexander & Baldwin said Friday. "Increased fuel prices are having a disproportionate effect on transportation co...
  • Bulker grounds at Tristan da Cunha
    The British Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha calls itself the "home to 263 British citizens living in the world's most isolated settlement," according to a government-maintained Web site. But the remote volcanic island, located 1,750 miles f...
  • Caribbean bunker rates
    CSA lines to reduce bunker feeMembers of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, ...
  • Bersin making good on promise
  • Virginia trade
    CSA lines to reduce bunker feeMembers of the Caribbean Shipowners Association said last week they will reduce the amount of bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from the United States to 'Florida/Bahamas carriers to raise bunker feesThe Florid...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • A2SEA doubled its profit in 2010
    A2SEA A/S logged a profit of DKK 86 million in 2010, up from DKK 47 million the previous year. In 2010, equity increased from DKK 327 million to DKK
  • Bulker breaks in two in South Atlantic
    The dry-bulk carrier MS Olivia has broken in half after having hit Nightingale Island, part of Tristan da Cunha (GB), on Wednesday last week. The Greek-controlled and Malta
  • Seadrill signs newbuilding contract
    The Norwegian'Bermudan offshore drilling rig operator Seadrill has placed a newbuilding order with Jurong shipyard, Singapore, for a jack-up drilling rig. The contract price is USD 530 million
  • LNG system from Wärtsilä for Viking Line newbuilding
    In addition to the dual fuel main engines, Wärtsilä will also supply the onboard LNG storage and supply system for Viking Line's newbuilding on order at STX Finland's Turku shipyard

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 21, 2011
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Tight barge avails.
  • Bunker price movements mixed across Europe
    Rotterdam LSFO prices commanding 'a huge premium again'.
  • SOCP releases scrubber system selection guide
    US study will assist ship operators choose solutions for ECA compliance.
  • 'Conservation status' will not 'derail' bunker plans
    Gibraltar minister reassures bunker players.
  • New software helps bunker specialists make 'informed decisions'
    Veson says its bunker management package 'aggregates bunker data', allowing operators visibility across their fleet.
  • Bunker slick extends 'eight miles' out to sea
    Oil film and 'clumps of tar' surround remote South Atlantic island.
  • Week starts with downtrend in bunker prices
    Average bunker demand at main Asian bunker ports on Monday, local traders say.
  • US department monitoring bunker spill in Portland
    About 380 liters of bunkers spilled during fuel transfer operation, says local media.
  • Hong Kong court orders sale of detained vessel
    To cover outstanding bunker fuel bills owed by Argentinian shipowner Maruba to Chimbusco Pan Nation.
  • Brightoil secures $600 million from Chinese bank
    Facilities will fund the development of its global supply and bunkering business, says chairman.
  • Aegean keeps mum on 'unusual' stock activities
    Aegean sees a 533% surge in the volume of shares traded, while its stock closed some 13% higher on Friday.
  • Sri Lanka bunker supplies 'sufficient'
    Lanka IOC, Lanka Marine Services and Lanka Maritime importing 20,000 mt of bunkers in March.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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