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May 23, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Supertankers no easy targets for terrorists
    Supertankers - the hulking, slow-moving ships that transport half the world's oil - have few defences against terrorist hijackers like those envisioned by Osama bin Laden, security experts said on Saturday.
  • Pacific Basin worried on vessel rates till '13
    Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong's largest operator of dry-bulk vessels, said it was 'concerned' about the outlook for rates through 2013 as a glut of new ships enter service. 'We are concerned about the two years ahead of us,' said chief executive officer Klaus Nyborg at a shipping conference in Imabari, Japan yesterday. The company is 'fairly confident' about the market after that, he said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Federal Maritime Commission fines MOL US$1.2 million for Shipping Act breach
  • US eco cops seek arrest of Hong Kong-based ex-Fleet Management officer
  • CSAV, CMA CGM, CSCL expands Asia to double loop ECSA service
  • Evergreen orders 10 additional 8,000-TEU ships from China Shipbuilding
  • Felixstowe to add MSC Lion service with call of 14,000-TEUer
  • Slow steaming to contribute to peak season container shortage: WSC
  • APM Terminals wins court battle to bid on Mumbai terminal project
  • DP World shares deal increases company value
  • CMA CGM adds Piraeus to its Epic north Europe-sub continental loop
  • Safmarine's South Africa-Europe reefer express bears fruit May 28
  • Charleston dredging wins US Army Corps of Engineers funds
  • CN to boost freight capacity, efficiency, train speeds in Alberta
  • TNT Chongqing-Liege air service wins Shanghai stop over approval
  • Asia Pacific air cargo 2010 roars back into black: AAPA
  • Russia okays Volga-Dnepr Airlines as independent ground handler
  • Oman Air Cargo launches pan-Gulf trucking service in June

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • Kombiverkehr boosts capacity between Rotterdam, Duisburg and Dortmund
    The Frankfurt (Germany)-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is boosting capacity for rail transport in hinterland services in collaboration with Optimodal Netherland B.V...
  • The Mont Blanc tunnel closing at night
    The Mont Blanc tunnel will close at 22.30 on 23 May until 06.00 on 24 May for a security exercise and maintenance work. In addition, traffic will flow in alternating...
  • CTS Salzburg boosts train frequencies and capacities
    The Austrian service provider Container Terminal Salzburg GmbH (CTS) is operating additional trains a week between the German ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven and Salzburg to incre...
  • Ter Haak starts new rail shuttle service
    Ter Haak Intermodal (THI) is launching a new rail shuttle service between the port of Rotterdam and the tri-modal inland terminal in Strasbourg (France). The Alsace Rail Shuttle wi...
  • OAG Cargo targets growth in Eastern Europe
    The US-headquartered service provider OAG Cargo is seeking new business opportunities in Eastern Europe for its leading decision support tools for the air cargo industry. To furthe...
  • MAN Group: HGV sector sees strong start to current year
    The MAN Group, a German vehicle manufacture, reported a very strong start to the current year, especially in its commercial vehicle division. In Q1/2011, the value of incoming orde...
  • France: more stringent penalties to improve road safety
    The French government has decided to introduce more stringent traffic regulations and harsher penalties for any violation of those rules. The government is targeting excessive spee...
  • Cologne/Bonn airport chalks up black figures
    Cologne/Bonn airport (Germany) has reported that the positive development of the express freight service providers, UPS and FedEx, as well as a general upsurge in general airfreigh...
  • NOL Group invests in two-berth terminal at port of Qingdao
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL Group), a Singapore-based global container shipping and logistics company, recently announced a joint venture to operate a two-berth container terminal at...
  • Considerable growth for port of Hamburg in Q1/2011
    The port of Hamburg (Germany) achieved above-average growth of 18.2% in container throughput and a 9.8% gain in the throughput of seaborne cargo in the first three months of 2011. ...
  • South Carolina: port volume up in current fiscal year
    While the pace of global recovery began cooling, shipping activity through South Carolina's ports remained up in the fiscal year July 2010-April 2011. At its regular monthly b...
  • Erich Mitter celebrates 30 years at Greiwing
    Erich Mitter, an employee of Greiwing logistics for you GmbH, is celebrating 30 years as a long-distance truck driver on international routes. He drives a tanker from the Ludw...
  • Aircraft dispute: WTO causing confusion again
    On 18 May, the World Trade Organization (WTO) published its decision on the subsidy dispute between the aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing. The WTO's findings rejected the ma...
  • Fiege lands RWE SmartHome as new customer
    The Greven (Germany)-based Fiege Group, is increasing and consolidating its eCommerce competence by taking on a new supply chain commitment for RWE Effizienz GmbH. Since spring 201...
  • Geodis Wilson expanding in Germany
    Geodis Wilson, a member of the French Geodis group based in Clichy near Paris, is continuing to expand in Germany by opening a branch office in Nuremberg. Geodis Wilson now has its...
  • Ceva relocates cross dock operations to new California facility
    The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has announced the relocation of its cross dock operations to a new facility in Otay Mesa CA (USA). The new 2,600 sqm location, which...
  • Ekol Logistics receives AEO certificate
    The Turkish logistics service provider Ekol's German branch office in Stuttgart has been granted the status of authorised economic operator (AEO certificate). (schlote)

Marine Logweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • DeepOcean now independent of Trico Marine
  • Island Offshore buys newbuild construction vessel from Ulstein
  • Shell to go ahead with Prelude FLNG project
  • Evergreen increases newbuild program
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo unveils ME-GI gas engine
  • New 3D seismic ship starts work for Dolphin Geophysical

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • New forecast predicts bright future for trucking
  • Evergreen places orders for ten new 8,000teu vessels
  • Auction of Crowley tug ride raises $1,010 for charity
  • FMC works deal with MOL to pay $1,200,000 in penalties
  • US rail freight traffic holds steady during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • Syrian unrest prompts tenfold rise in Mediterranean aframax rates
    Many owners unwilling to fix out of east Mediterranean country, so prices have pushed up to $21,000 per day
  • Atlantic capesize rate rise at threat from Pacific ballasters
    Weak and overtonnaged Asia market may prompt owners to reposition vessels to take advantage of higher charter rates in the Atlantic basin
  • Shell gets go-ahead with world's first FLNG project
    Royal Dutch Shell has the green light to start building the world's first floating gas liquefaction vessel, marking a breakthrough for the liquefied natural gas industry as it seeks to meet growing global demand for the fuel
  • Transpacific box trades continue to weaken
    Freight rates for containerised cargoes remain under pressure on key routes, with the transpacific trades continuing to weaken
  • Nautilus backs UK government on armed guards' legal legitimacy
    Absolutely essential to ensure law is fit for purpose, says officers union
  • What effect will Nor-Shipping have on charter markets this year?
    Traditionally, the exhibition appears to impact on dry bulk rates, with prices falling as delegates go home
  • Owners back bunker levy as Brussels seeks climate cash
    International Chamber members end years of fractious infighting and reject EU emissions trading scheme
  • The truth will come out, and now faster than ever
    Seafarers' freedom to publish images of life at sea on social networking sites can pose problems for shipowners, but bring benefits too
  • Nordcapital to launch $72m fundraising for 13,100 teu ship
    Market will see KG venture as a test of investors' readiness for high-volume projects
  • Charterers reluctant to accept speed reductions, say tanker owners
    Trimming VLCC speeds by just two knots could send day rates above $100,000
  • IMO issues guidance on use of armed guards
    Flag states should have a clear policy on whether private security guards will be authorised and if so, under what conditions
  • EU Navfor takes masters to task over failed piracy prosecutions
    Reluctance to provide witness statements blamed for lack of evidence to offer courts
  • Prove yourself to investors, says Frangou
    Navios boss tells shipping companies to show they can be good stewards of capital
  • The whole truth
    Captured pirates are often released, but the military claims there is a lack of witness statements
  • Green regime is no piggy bank
    The International Chamber of Shipping's decision to support a transparent bunker levy-based system adds some much needed clarity to the emissions debate
  • Call for flexibility among Japanese shipbuilders
    Foreign owners expect yards to adapt over specification changes and low-fuel designs
  • Capesize owners urged to consider scrapping
    Carriers Chartering says 30% of capesize clients shun loss-making charters
  • Seven EU states face legal threat
    Failure to implement measures under port state control inspection regime could end in European Court of Justice
  • Irish shipping posts almost universal growth
    Liquid bulk is only sector to miss out, but imbalance between exports and imports is challenging lines
  • Tsuneishi wins order for three kamsarmaxes from United Ocean
    Deal for another three similar bulkers expected from Japanese customer next month
  • Russia's Ust-Luga box terminal to open first phase by end of year
    Development in three phases to offer deep sea alternative as St Petersburg approaches maximum handling capacity
  • Agility chief sees no future in container freight derivatives
    Carriers have no interest in derivatives, says Cas Pouderoyen
  • Who are Intermepa's members?
    Seven associations help protect the marine environment
  • Italy urged to set up own marine environment protection association
    Chairmen of Namepa and Cymepa say Italian shipowners should help clean up the country's seas
  • We need action, not words, to combat piracy
    More money will be wasted and more crews imprisoned while bureaucracy grinds on
  • Evergreen orders 10 boxships at CSBC
    Taiwan yard wins final slice of buying programme for 30 L-class 8,000 teu vessels
  • Asia views new anti-piracy moves
    Armed guards on board vessels and attacks on pirate bases considered as more ships affected
  • Euroseas hikes dividend on strength of boxship optimism
    Greece-based owner hunts more container vessels but strikes cautious note on dry bulk

Fairplayweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • US fines MOL $1.2M
    MOL HAS agreed to pay a $1.2M civil fine to quash allegations that it broke US maritime rules
  • 'Hybrid' tug developed
    EUROPE'S first 'hybrid' tug should be ready to take to the water before the end of this year, according to Dutch towage operator Kotug
  • Coal price cut agreed
    ANGLO-American has reportedly agreed to a 4.5% price cut sought by European steelmills for hard coking coal contracts
  • Pittas sees box upside
    NYSE-listed Euroseas has posted lower quarterly losses than expected and predicted gains from its container ship strategy
  • Glencore IPO proves popular
    GLENCORE International, the major Swiss charterer of drybulk tonnage, has reportedly generated a one-day boon for brokers in London with its $10Bn IPO
  • UKBA slammed over port controls
    THE UK Border Agency is doing little to prevent the smuggling of illicit good on ships at ports in Scotland and Northern Ireland, an independent report found today
  • Six held after ship raid
    SPANISH police told Fairplay that officers today stormed a ship anchored off Tarragona and arrested six suspects in a drug ring
  • Buana Listya Tama IPO oversubscribed
    SHARES of Buana Listya Tama, a subsidiary of Indonesia's Berlian Laju, will be listed on 23 May after its IPO was oversubscribed 16.77 times
  • Supramax sector softens
    SUPRAMAX rates in the east are softening, as the South Asian monsoon and lower demand for Indian iron ore hit the market, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Monsoon floats Panamaxes
    SOUTH Asia's monsoons offered a silver lining today to Panamax owners, with the sector bracing for oversupply amid continuing newbuilding deliveries
  • Generosity sparks Capesize lift
    CAPESIZE rates have turned for the better, with fears about scarce trans-Atlantic tonnage persuading charterers to be more generous, brokers told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • Three Principles of Transportation Optimization
    Companies are increasingly considering their transportation and logistics operations to be a competitive differentiator. That has triggered an increase in...
  • Idled Growth
    With what so far has been a forgettable year for ocean container lines and a welcome relief for shippers on...
  • Raw Pricing
    Logistics managers worldwide are growing more concerned by the day about pricing, but it's not the pricing you think. ...
  • CMA CGM Adds Piraeus Call
    CMA CGM will add a call at Greece's Port of Piraeus this month to its Epic service from North Europe...
  • US Freight Tonnage to Rise 24 Percent by 2022, ATA Says
    U.S. freight tonnage will grow 24 percent through 2022, with trucking hauling 70 percent of all freight by that year,...
  • MOL to Pay $1.2 Million for Shipping Act Allegations
    MOL will pay $1.2 million to settle numerous allegations that it violated the Shipping Act, one of the largest penalties in...
  • Lufthansa Finalizes 777 Freighter Order
    Lufthansa finalized an order for five 777 freighters valued at $1.3 billion at list prices that will consolidate its position...
  • Japan Parliament Approves FTA With India
    Japan's parliament gave the green light to a free trade agreement with India on Friday, paving the way for the...
  • Evergreen Orders 10 More 8,000-TEU Ships
    Evergreen Group ordered 10 new containerships with capacities of 8,000 20-foot equivalent units from China Shipbuilding Corp. The...
  • Logistics Market Forecast to Grow 10.9 Percent
    The U.S. third-party logistics market is set to grow 10.9 percent this year over 2010 to a record $141.2 million,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • Macro-economic picture of liner shipping still good
  • Unifeeder UK emerges from JSA's ashes
  • Hapag-Lloyd borrows more cash
  • MOL pays US Shipping Act penalty
  • Evergreen orders another round of 8,000TEU ships

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • Beluga pays up
    French authorities have released a Beluga multipurpose ship from arrest.
  • Hellesoy adds orders
    Norway's Hellesoy Shipyard has landed a new contract for up to three large PSVs from a returning customer.
  • Norwegians in scrap pact
    Wilh Wilhelmsen and Grieg get together to form Chinese demolition joint-venture.
  • Sinotrans takes a slice
    Hong Kong-listed shipowner pays close to $30m for a chunk of tank-container company.
  • Island Offshore unmasked
    Norwegian offshore shipowner grabs specialised vessel meant for crisis-hit competitor.
  • Dof grabs newbuild cash
    Dof Installer rakes in $36m from private placement to help fund new anchor handler.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    The US Navy has Somali pirates in its crosshairs after taking out Bin Laden while China targets new 'monster' bulker.
  • Global gap widens
    Malaysian tanker owner launches share issue as first quarter result moves further into the red.
  • Close call for new cape
    Active Shipping vessel has a narrow escape following rare attack in Bab-el-Mandeb strait.
  • Thy faces the end
    Danish ro-ro company requests liquidation after running out of money.
  • Samsung stacks up profit
    Seoul-listed shipbuilder sees its first quarter bottom line rise by almost 25%.
  • Evergreen adds 10
    Taiwanese owner confirms $1bn deal for more big boxships at domestic yard CSBC.
  • Hoegh LNG changes tack
    Norwegian LNG company delays private placement in favour of public offering ahead of June listing in Oslo.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • Great Lakes iron ore volumes up 6.4% in April
    The Lake Carriers' Association reported iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 5.7 million tons in April, a 6.4 percent increase compared to a year ago. Vessel loadings were also 13.8 percent ahead of the month's five-year average. Shipments...
  • OOCL shifts trade directors
    Liner carrier OOCL said Thursday it has made several personnel changes in its global trades. Miranda Lou, managing director of OOCL's Hong Kong Branch, will succeed Taylor Gao as director of Asia-Europe trade after Gao left the company. Teddy Fung,...
  • U.K. agency acquires Johnson Stevens assets
    A major U.K.-based shipping agent has agreed to buy assets of the Felixstowe-based Johnson Stevens Agencies from U.K. administrators. Andrew Thorne, who owns several shipping companies in the United Kingdom and overseas, will take on certain shippi...
  • ABS opens in Stavanger, Norway
    Classification society ABS opened an office in Stavanger, Norway to support its growing Norwegian client base. "For ABS it is an opportunity to better serve the industry and build upon our strong ties with the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD),...
  • CSAV expands Asia/ECSA loop, adds partners
    CSAV, CMA CGM and China Shipping have begun cooperating on a two-loop service between Asia, South Africa and the East Coast of South America, CSAV said in a notice Thursday. The service is an expanded version of an existing CSAV loop, the ASAX, wh...
  • Eimskip: Bleak outlook for 2011
    The Icelandic shipping company Eimskip said it had first quarter net profit of 5.8 million euros ($8.3 million) compared to 1.3 million euro in the same 2010 period, but the company's president said he was not optimistic about the outlook for the...
  • FMC fines MOL $1.2 million
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said Thursday it has reached a compromise agreement under which Japanese liner company MOL has paid $1.2 million in civil penalties. The FMC said the compromise agreement "resolved allegations that MOL violated...
  • Evergreen orders 10 ships from Taiwan Yard
    From left to right Tang Tay-Ping, the chairman of China Shipbuilding and Bronson Hsieh, vice group chairman of Evergreen signing shipbuilding contracts. Evergreen Group ordered and signed a contract with China Shipbuilding Corp. on Friday for 10 ad...
  • Cooperating on trusted shipper programs
  • Washington Notebook

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 20, 2011
  • Prices fall across the Americas
    Crude futures settled higher on NYMEX June contract expiries.
  • Durban prices firm; distillates in limited supply
    Little movement in Fujairah.
  • Rotterdam quiet as buyers hold off
    Prices fall, but not enough for many buyers.
  • Liner company tests its bunker spill response
    MOL in 'table top' drill to strengthen emergency response procedure.
  • DNVPS questioned about new supplier benchmarking tool
    Supplier says samples tested may not be representative; DNVPS says they meet stringent criteria.
  • Nuclear-powered fleet could become 'economic'
    Study for US Congress says rate of oil prices rises are key.
  • New anchorage offering 'alternative to Gibraltar'
    Aegean Marine Petroleum highlights opportunities at Morocco's TangierMed port.
  • Indian fuel oil cargoes 'ideal for the marine fuel market'
    Hindustan Petroleum Corp sells sells four 380 cSt parcels to Vitol.
  • LNG: 'Not much development for seven to ten years'
    But chairman of shipowners' association says LNG will eventually be 'the main fuel used'.
  • Asian bunker prices largely falling as week ends
    Mixed demand across key bunkering ports on Friday.
  • MAN Diesel completes test on flexible dual fuel engine
    Marine engine 'can burn gas or fuel oil at any ratio', says MAN Diesel.
  • Hamburg Süd gets 'doer' rating for sustainability efforts
    Fraunhofer Working Group for Supply Chain Services releases study on sustainability index.
  • Lukoil buys first fuel oil cargo from Middle East
    Purchases 380 cSt fuel oil cargo from SASREF.
  • Supplier gets approval to operate three bunker barges at Sohar
    MXO 'excited' by long term prospects at the port.

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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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