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July 22, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Panamax rates to rebound slightly next week
    Rates for panamax dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rebound slightly over the next week as intra-Asia coal activity drives a short-term recovery.
  • Giant iron ore carrier will go to China: Vale
    Vale SA, the Brazilian miner building a fleet of the world's largest iron-ore carriers, said the first of its new vessels will go to China after being diverted to Italy on its maiden voyage.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk delays Far East-US east coast peak season surcharge until August
  • NYK upgrades SWAX loop with new partners, adds Xiamen, Port Kelang calls
  • 'K' Line launches weekly West Africa Express service with Singapore call
  • Reefer trucks exempted from US$41 Hong Kong 3-minute vehicle idling fines
  • China opposes UN environmental rules compelling use of bigger, slower ships
  • Fesco increases container volume 46pc to 214,000 TEU in first half
  • APL imposes congestion surcharge at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva terminal
  • CSCL assigns its 14,074-TEU newbuilding to Asia-Europe trade lane
  • Zhongshan river port to build five 5,000-tonne berths
  • Guangzhou and Yingkou sign inter-port cooperation agreement
  • China earmarks more than US$21.6 billion for transport infrastructure
  • Matson rebrands, combining its three logistics divisions into one
  • Fedex Trade Networks now offers three distinct ocean freight services
  • DHL offers Shanghai to Seattle direct less-than-container loads
  • US container barge shipping 'needs federal backing' to make modal shift
  • 'K' Line's maritime academy Tokyo session deals with sensing danger
  • BMI: Chinese railways stand to take market share from air cargo carriers
  • IATA confidence survey shows widespread belief a recovery is ahead
  • Hainan Airlines enters Turkish cargo market with Istanbul's ACT Airlines
  • Turkish Cargo provides weekly Istanbul-Budapest air freighter service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • China prohibits foreign lines from offering cross-strait shipping from next year
  • Drewry & Cleartrades container index to launch in September
  • EU proposes steep maximum sulphur limit cuts for shipping
  • Private equity emerging as an option in shipping
  • South Korean yards secure most shipbuilding orders in H1 2011
  • Cashew exports plunge due to growing domestic demand
  • Fieo welcomes move to permit rice exports
  • Govt does a volte-face on wheat exports
  • JNPT invites consultancy proposals for fifth box terminal
  • Tender for Diamond Harbour box terminal to be issued today
  • Govt cuts GDP growth projection to 8.6 pc for FY12
  • EEPC India organising seminar on doing business with Canada in Ahmedabad

Marine Logweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum launches physical supply ops in Panama
  • Petrobras oil and gas output increases over last year
  • Drydocks World delivers anchor handler
  • Court approves sale of Davie Yards' assets to Upper Lakes Group
  • Port state control authorities plan crackdown on ships' structural safety
  • Polarcus secures $410 million bank facility

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Port of Tacoma celebrates opening of Hylebos Creek habitat area
  • Carriers plan service upgrade for West Africa express run
  • Change of command tomorrow for Coast Guard Air Station North Bend
  • Genco Shipping & Trading adds Handysize vessel to fleet
  • Panama Canal Authority inks new MOU with Port Tampa

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Political tension keeps Asia's anti-piracy efforts on back burner
    Shift from robbery to vessel hijackings is rising in South China Sea but international disputes could see owners and operators without adequate naval support
  • Middle East-Japan naphtha arbitrage window pushes up LR tanker demand
    Time charter equivalent earnings for long range tankers shipping Middle Eastern naphtha to Asia have pushed up this week as the cost of importing the product into Japan dropped lower than the domestic price, spurring greater demand for product tankers to ship the cargo to the Pacific trading region
  • IEA opts not to go ahead with additional stocks release
    The 60m barrels let into the market in June have been sufficient to fill the gap created by Libyan oil disruption, according to the energy agency
  • Chinese coal import volumes fall by 12%
    Chinese coal import volumes were down almost 12% in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period of last year, with a total 70.5m tonnes taken in by the commodity-hungry Asian country between January and June
  • Venezuelan crude up 80%
    China's imports of Venezuelan crude oil rocketed 80% in the first half of 2011 to hit 6.4m tonnes, making it the Asian country's fifth-largest source of crude this year and providing greater numbers of longhaul tanker voyages
  • DP World targets Africa growth
    Port operator aims to build long-term 'win-win' partnerships with governments
  • Africa emerges as a magnet for investment
    Development of infrastructure and gateway ports will boost intra-Africa business
  • BHP's Petrohawk deal demonstrates major interest in North American shale
    There is still no explicit link to the theme of the US as a gas exporter, but in Canada the picture is much clearer
  • Pacific Drilling seals Total Nigeria contract
    Letter of award for drillship Pacific Scirocco is converted into one-year deal with optional periods stetching four years out
  • Equipment choice pays off for drillship operators
    In the wake of the Macondo oil spill, high-specification credentials have become an important differentiator
  • Feeder operators furious at Hong Kong port congestion
    Government and terminal operators asked to intervene over delays lasting up to a week
  • Hansa Heavy Lift already looking for acquisitions
    Survivor from the ashes of crashed Beluga says it is financially stronger than rivals
  • Nato rejected plea for extra counterpiracy ships, says Mitropoulos
    Outgoing IMO secretary-general reviews first six months of action plan to tackle pirate menace
  • Eredene's India box hub 'will open' in 2013 despite debt finance delays
    Negotiations with bank taking longer due to tighter credit conditions, says chief executive
  • Central America could rival China as trade powerhouse
    Opening of the Panama Canal's third set of locks in 2014 likely to shake up shipping and freight distribution service patterns
  • Hands off our ports
    Consultation on the new sale guidelines for major trust ports in the UK has closed. A 'hands off' approach from government could enable the private sector to boost productivity in this vital sector
  • Grimaldi appeals to Brussels over mystery Tunis delays
    Ro-ro operator rejigs calls of new freight service at 'congested' port
  • International Group approved security providers lists do not exist
    IG is reviewing maritime security contracts to check that the terms of such contracts do not infringe or potentially infringe cover or the entitlement to pool claims
  • Hot air about hurricanes will not save product tanker owners
    Hopes of a boost for European gasoline exports to the US look misplaced
  • Cruise lobby warns Greece to sort out industrial strife
    Seafarers could follow taxi drivers in visiting misery on passengers, jeopardising country's cruise hub ambitions
  • Rosalie Balkin to be IMO deputy
    Director of legal affairs to be officially appointment tomorrow
  • Norway's legal framework
    Norwegian owners now know exactly where they stand if they wish to defend themselves against piracy
  • One system, two countries
    The long-term solutions to the challenges facing Hong Kong's port operators will ultimately require government involvement
  • German owners step up pressure for armed piracy protection
    Protection of crew members on German vessels is a state matter, says shipowners' association
  • Are you going to win at Asia's most prestigious shipping awards?
    Lloyd's List Awards Asia 2011
  • Keppel Offshore & Marine first-half profits rise
    Rig builder pulls in record $6.1bn in new orders and says FPSO vessels to be growth driver
  • Aegean to buy back up to 2m shares
    Move underlines 'strong confidence' after bunkering specialist sees stock price fall
  • Nautilus puts seal on IPO
    Blank cheque company has 19 months to cement transaction after raising $48m in 'very tough' conditions for shipping listings

Fairplayweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • IEA fallout extended
    THE IEA disclosed today that only a small fraction of its emergency oil release has actually hit the market, suggesting that negative impact on tanker rates has just begun
  • Rig unit boosts Keppel
    SINGAPORE's Keppel said today the corporation's net profits for 2Q2011 were S$425.23M ($350.42M), down 2.6% year on year
  • Mariners say EC study failed
    AN EC-appointed panel was accused today of lacking the resolve to propose substantive solutions to Europe's shortage of skilled seafarers
  • Argentine citrus cleared to China
    ARGENTINA'S citrus sector has gained shipping access to China through its southern ports because of a new trade accords, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Strife knocked Le Havre's cargo figures
    LE HAVRE'S first-half box throughput sank 12.8% year on year as the port suffered a sharp transhipment drop
  • India to aid Lanka port repair
    INDIA'S government has pledged grants and soft loans to rebuild Sri Lanka's northern Kankesanturai port, which was damaged during the civil war
  • Lim: go big, get stuck
    PACIFIC Shipping Trust CEO Lim Sim Keat told Fairplay today he is unlikely to acquire ultra-large container ships, even though the group is seeking acquisitions
  • Sicily LNG terminal cleared
    ITALY'S top administrative court has overturned an earlier ruling barring construction of an LNG regasification terminal in Sicily, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Chappell sounds tanker alert
    THE TANKER trough will be deeper and longer than previously feared, Evercore analyst Jon Chappell has warned
  • Iraq contracts product tanker shipments
    IRAQ HAS awarded a gasoline import contract to leading tanker groups, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Korean yards trump China
    SOUTH Korea has wrested back its crown as the biggest shipbuilding nation from China, according to new order figures for 1H2011
  • $1Bn LNG terminal planned in India
    PETRONET LNG has unveiled plans to build a $1Bn terminal on India's East Coast
  • DHT extends Saga offer
    DHT HOLDINGS, the US-listed bulk shipping group based in Jersey, is extending the acceptance period of its offer for shares in Saga Tankers
  • IACS to restore EU tie
    IACS IS restoring its presence at the EU after a gap of nearly two years
  • Capesizes becalmed
    BROKERS told Fairplay today the next four weeks are expected to be quiet for Capesizes, with ore shipments dropping amid manoeuvring by Australian miners and Brazilian charterers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Toohey Tapped as Waterway Council CEO
    The Waterways Council picked Mike Toohey, a former assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to be the...
  • LaHood Warns of FAA Shutdown
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood repeated his warning that 4,000 Federal Aviation Administration employees will be furloughed Friday night if the...
  • Trac Builds M&R Coverage Into Chassis Contracts
    Trac Intermodal, which leases or rents 245,000 marine and domestic chassis to motor carriers throughout North America, is testing a...
  • Halifax's Container Traffic Up 3.3 Percent
    The Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, grew its container handling 3.3 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, as the...
  • USA Truck Sales Up in Second Quarter
    USA Truck increased sales in the second quarter but its profit dropped $300,000 to $598,000, clipped by higher fuel costs...
  • FTR Associates' Gross on East, West Coast Landing Seasonality Trends (Video)
    Larry Gross, senior consultant with FTR Associates, speaks with JOC's Peter Tirschwell on seasonality trends between East and Gulf Coast...
  • USPS Reports $400 Million in Energy Savings
    The U.S. Postal Service says it saved more than $400 million in energy costs from 2007 to this year by streamlining...
  • Welch Leaves Dynamex for 'New Venture'
    James L. Welch is resigning as CEO of Dynamex, leaving the former YRC executive free to rejoin the trucking company...
  • Landstar's Profit Rises 21 Percent
    Landstar System increased its profit 21 percent to $29.6 million in the second quarter, as the truckload carrier group exercised...
  • Swift Reports $19.6 Million Profit
    More freight and higher rates gave Swift Transportation a $19.6 million net profit in the second quarter, compared with a...
  • OOCL Again Postpones Peak Season Surcharge
    OOCL told its customers it will once again delay its peak season surcharge in the eastbound Pacific trade for another...
  • Short Lines Increase Ore, Chemical Loadings
    Short line railroads surveyed by RMI's RailConnect report had their strongest loadings of ore for all of 2011 in the...
  • Union Pacific CEO Sees "Uncertainty" in Economy
    The CEO of Union Pacific Railroad says uncertainty among rail customers about the economy's direction makes it hard to predict,...
  • IANA's Malloy on Rail's Challenges in New Chassis Regime (Video)
    Tom Malloy, vice president of Policy and Communications for IANA, sits down with JOC Editor Bill Mongelluzzo to discuss intermodal's...
  • Japan's Trade Balance Back in Black
    Japan's trade balance swung back into the black in June amid growing signs of a recovery in exports hit hard...
  • Werner Enterprises Profit Up 31 Percent
    Werner Enterprises increased its net profit 31 percent year-over-year to $27.5 million as revenue rose 11 percent to $515.9 million...
  • Carriers Upgrade Far East-Africa VSA
    A four-liner consortium will upgrade their joint vessel-sharing agreement between the Far East and South and West Africa to a...
  • Union Pacific Profit Rises 10 Percent
    Union Pacific Railroad reported a record profit of $785 million in the second quarter, a 10 percent year-over-year increase, as...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Buys Dutch Perishable Forwarder
    Kuehne + Nagel expanded its perishable transportation and logistics network by buying J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Handling of...
  • NS Completes Major Upgrades in Eight Days
    Norfolk Southern Railway in just eight days began and finished $16.2 million in upgrades to a southwestern Pennsylvania track that...
  • Charleston Handles Record-Sized Container Ship
    The largest container ship to ever call the Port of Charleston, the MSC Bruxelles, docked at the...
  • Delivery Wave to Add 448 Box Ships to Saturated Market
    Four hundred and forty-eight container ships with a combined capacity of 2.78 million 20-foot equivalent units are scheduled for delivery...
  • DOT Wants Fierce TIGER Competition
    The federal government is gearing up for another round of TIGER funding for transportation projects, and the emphasis this year,...
  • Marseille Container Traffic Slumps 9 Percent
    Container traffic at the port of Marseille shrunk 9 percent in the first half of 2011 from a year ago...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • More 'lies, damned lies and statistics' regarding cargo predictions?
  • Asia/West Africa shuffles
  • CSAV stemming the unsustainable rate tide
  • MSC keeps everyone guessing in Antwerp
  • Rotterdam extension progressing

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Demand dip draws drop
    Jefferies & Co slices capesize spot expectations amid warning there is no end in sight for dry-cargo woe.
  • Dredging stall denial
    Dutch operator says that dredging activity at Mombasa is within area designated by contract.
  • Pirates target Greek ship
    A Naf Shipping vessel is the second in 24 hours to be attacked by pirates in the southern Red Sea.
  • Small is attractive for PST
    Singapore-listed PST looking to buy smaller bulkers and boxships, CEO Lim Sim Keat says.
  • Meritz loses refund dispute
    Korean insurer ordered to return $32m to Jan de Nul after yard bankruptcy.
  • Davie takeover cleared
    Judge allows sale of insolvent Canadian shipbuilder, putting it back in race for $35bn of government newbuilding contracts.
  • Record orders for Keppel
    Growing demand for FPSOs and Brazil supply vessel prospects encourage Singapore offshore builder and shiprepairer.
  • Slack quarter hurts HHI
    World's largest shipbuilder sees shares retreat following disappointing second quarter results.
  • Polarcus bags big loan
    Dubai seismic shipowner taps DnB Nor and DVB for $410m of newbuilding finance.
  • Bombed surveyor named
    Ship inspector killed by Yemeni car bomb identified as Brit David Mockett.
  • Davie down to the wire
    Judge to rule on whether insolvent Canadian yard can bid for $35bn contract hours ahead of deadline.
  • Guards save FRO tanker
    Armed security team force hasty retreat from pirates after attack on Frontline suezmax in the Red Sea.
  • Mombasa strike threat
    Dockers' union at key Kenya port is threatening to bring the port to a standstill over government moves to privatise the facility.
  • Bumi blossoms on debut
    Hassan Basma-led offshore owner was the hottest stock in town as it returned to the Kuala Lumpur exchange today.
  • Yard worker killed
    26-year-old Filipino sub-contractor dies at Hanjin's Philippines plant in forklift accident.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • 'We had to protect our people'
  • European Shippers opposes flat fuel levies
    The European Shippers Council said Wednesday it welcomes last week's agreement at the International Maritime Organization for new ships to meet mandatory energy efficiency standards. ESC said it "acknowledges the importance of climate change for ...
  • NYK joins Asia/West Africa service
    NYK Line is joining a three-carrier consortium on a service linking Asia and West Africa, the lines said Thursday. In late August, NYK will join the China Shipping, "K" Line and Hapag-Lloyd WAX service as an operating partner. NYK will drop out of...
  • Bengal Tiger Lines swaps Manila/Taiwan services
    Intra-Asia feeder specialist Bengal Tiger Lines (BTL) has switched Wan Hai-led services on which it participates between the Philippines and Taiwan, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The line was part of Wan Hai's ...
  • Swissport names Hermann VP
    Swissport International, a provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has appointed Roman Hermann to executive vice president for business development, effective Oct. 1. He joins Swissport from ABB Asea Brown Boveri, where he has managed m...
  • Union Pacific reports higher profit
    Union Pacific Corp.,in its second quarter resultsreported net profit of $785 million, 10 percent more than the $711 earned in same 2010 period. UP said revenue for the period ending June 30 was $4.6 billion, 16 percent more than the $4 billion rec...
  • Averitt connects southern U.S., western Canada
    Cookeville, Tenn.-based Averitt Express has opened lanes between thousands of southern U.S. cities and western Canada with transit times as fast as next business day. The improved service times apply to shipments moving to and from all cities in Te...
  • K + N acquires Dutch perishables firm
    Kuehne + Nagel has agreed to take over a Dutch perishable goods logistics company, the global freight forwarding and logistics company said Thursday. Subject to approval from competition authorities, K + N will acquire J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Han...
  • LNG terminals look to reverse the flow
    With the explosive growth in natural gas production from U.S. shale formations, marine terminals originally built to receive tankers filled with liquefied natural gas from abroad are planning to build liquefaction plants so they can export LNG. Ch...
  • Ports are outreach tools for U.S. export drive
    The U.S. Commerce Department's new partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities is designed to help spread the word about government assistance programs for companies interested in expanding to overseas markets but not sure how to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 21, 2011
  • Slight fall in Fujairah fuel oil prices
    Double-digit jump for Durban distillate prices.
  • Rotterdam prices soft
    Earliest delivery in Gibraltar July 27 onwards.
  • Cockett ready to supply at French ports
    Range of French ports along the English Channel can be served by tankers used at company's UK bunker-only station.
  • Aegean launches Panama operations
    Company has been preparing to start physical supply operations in both Cristobal and Balboa.
  • Istanbul bunker volumes seen holding steady
    Sales in 2011 at similar volumes as in recent years, but suppliers 'working for almost zero profit'.
  • Bunkering resumes in Cape Town
    "We're taking things on a day by day basis," player tells Bunkerworld.
  • Bunker prices mixed across Asian ports
    Enquiries generally low across key Asian bunker ports.
  • Lanka Marine performs second bunkering in Hambantota
    Supplies bunkers to charity ship MV Logos Hope via its bunker barge.
  • EU supports LNG feasibility study with $14 million grant
    Study aimed at creating paper to help central stakeholders to develop an LNG bunkering framework.
  • Dan-Bunkering names new accounts assistant
    Evelyn Lee Bee Jia appointed as accounts assistant for Singapore office.
  • South China fuel oil volumes fall week-on-week
    Stocks fall 10,000 mt to around 1.94 million mt in the week ended July 20.
  • 'Positive development' in LNG fuelled vessel market
    Order intakes were up 44% in the second quarter of this year from last year, says the Finnish engine manufacturer.
  • Provision for bunker claims case puts FSL Trust in the red
    The trust posts net loss for the second quarter of 2011 largely due to the $2.5 million provision.

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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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