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September 23, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates preparing for fresh raids
    Somali pirates are preparing for a new raiding season, taking advantage of the calmer seas after the monsoon period, as their ties with Islamist rebels come under closer scrutiny.

Sched Netweb site
  • S&P downgrades Hapag-Lloyd outlook to negative, but retains BB+ rating
  • Asia-US spot rates decline 5.6pc to US$1,561 per FEU, says Drewry's
  • US and China enter trade row over chicken, US reefer exports hit hard
  • Zim follows Hapag-Lloyd, drops Nhava Sheva and diverts to Mundra
  • Moody's downgrades Kuala Lumpur's MISC rating, issues negative outlook
  • Hamburg Sud names 7,100-TEU Santa Catarina, fifth of 10 same-size ships
  • Chongqing's Cuntan bonded port area trade value hit US$5.6 billion
  • Maersk agrees to invest in Indonesian port infrastructure
  • US Great Lakes cargo up nearly 3.7pc in August, Seaway volume up 21pc in July
  • Prologis expands in Japan with new 38,100-square metre facility
  • US Navy names first catamaran troop/cargo carrier that cruises at 35 knots
  • DHL opens offices in Wenzhou, Zhengzhou, Zhejiang, Xuzhou, Huizhou
  • IATA upgrades June profit forecast upward on passengers, but cargo unsteady
  • Cargolux rejects next generation B747-8F due to 'contractual issues'
  • Air China inaugurates Wuhan-Tokyo flights, new terminal under construction
  • UPS to invest US$200 million in Cologne/Bonn Airport hub expansion
  • Boeing pitches Dreamliners to China in bid to keep 50pc plus market share
  • Cargo airlines look to proposed night flight ban in Frankfurt with despair

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMTOI unanimously elects office-bearers for 2011-12
  • GE Shipping takes delivery of Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier
  • Transworld Group holds trade get-together in Gandhidham
  • Vallarpadam ICTT receives first export box rake from ICD-Tuticorin
  • Na jaane kyon, hota hain yeh zindagi ke saath...
  • Prithviraj Chavan to attend Indo-German Chamber of Commerce AGM today

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Bids invited for new international airport in Rwanda
    The Rwandan government is inviting bids to design, build, finance, maintain and operate Bugesera international airport under a 25-year concession agreement. The first phase of the ...
  • Panalpina upgrades to latest generation B747-8 cargo aircraft
    Basel-based Panalpina, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, and Atlas Air have signed a new multi-year ACMI contract for two cutting-edge technology B747...
  • USD 20 million earmarked for US rail projects
    Secretary of transportation Ray LaHood announced that eight cities and states will share USD 19.4 million to replace, relocate and improve segments of railroad track in order to en...
  • USD 54 million loan to rebuild Boulder-Denver highway
    The US transport department has awarded a USD 54 million loan to help pay for two additional lanes and the reconstruction of highway US 36, bringing congestion relief to drivers in...
  • Gebrüder Weiss introduces first gas-fuelled lorry in Vienna
    The transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss is now operating its first gas-fuelled lorry converted to a dual-fuel drive at its Maria Lanzendorf (Vienna) site. The 4...
  • Martinair Cargo C2K certified
    Martinair Cargo, a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM group, received its C2K (Cargo2000) certificate during the Cargo2000 membership meeting in Hong Kong in September. Cargo2000 is ...
  • APM Terminals wins 2011 global safety award
    APM Terminals was named winner of the 2011 Lloyd's List Global Safety Award at the annual industry awards held in London. In 2010 APM Terminals continued to make significant safety...
  • NYK volunteers to assist in Japanese earthquake area
    NYK will send employees to areas of Japan devastated by an earthquake and tsunami. For three months from 4 October, NYK will seek about 120 volunteers to assist in necessary activi...
  • James Weynand appointed executive VP of Ceva Logistics
    Ceva Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, recently named James A. Weynand as executive vice-president of the company's technology division. Weynand joined ...
  • Maersk and Rickmers-Linie form US partnership
    Maersk Line and Rickmers-Linie (America) recently entered into a partnership to provide breakbulk and project cargo shipping in the USA, using two newly-built multipurpose ships, w...
  • Kombiverkehr wins port of Kiel combined cargo traffic award
    Ingolf Kästner, head of international traffic at Kombiverkehr, has won an award from the port of Kiel for his exceptional commitment to linking the port of Kiel to combined rail/sh...
  • New offices to accelerate Greencarrier's expansion in China
    The Swedish logistics specialist Greencarrier, which has in recent years expanded substantially in the Nordic countries and the Baltic states, is continuing to create a network of ...
  • Wim Bosman now rebranded as Mainfreight
    After the acquisition of the Dutch Wim Bosman Group by New Zealand logistics group Mainfreight, the existing air and ocean freight offices in Belgium and the Netherlands will conti...
  • Transmec UK new Bifa member
    Following the opening of a new sea freight department in Redditch, Transmec UK has joined the British International Freight Association (Bifa), the leading body representing the UK...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Tidewater warns that second quarter revenues will take a hit
  • ACL names Robert Blocker Senior VP Sales and Customer Service
  • U.S. Coast Guard orders more response boats from Marinette
  • Compagnie du Ponant orders third mega-yacht from Fincantieri
  • GD to acquire Metro Machine Corp
  • Great Lakes Shipyard wins tugboat orders worth $23 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • DOT funds heading to Washington rail projects
  • NOAA survey vessel charting Alaskan sea floor
  • Port of Coos Bay warns public to be wary around railroad tracks
  • AAPA presents honors at Seattle awards luncheon
  • Saudi Arabia helps fund IMO battle against piracy

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Wind of change blows through South Africa
    Rise of China and India fuels debate over nation's natural resources
  • UK recovery stalls on exports slowdown
    As export orders from abroad decline amid continuing weak demand in UK domestic markets, the possibilities of growth are virtually non-existent
  • Politics meets reality
    Repsol's controversial deal to drill for oil off Cuba requires a joint US-Cuban spill response
  • Drilling in Cuban waters raises spectre of disaster
    Environmentalists are keenly aware of the short distance across the Florida Straits to Cuba, where Repsol will be drilling for oil
  • BOEMRE places blame for Deepwater Horizon on BP
    Faults some of Transocean crew's actions and training but largely blames blowout on BP
  • Onboard chefs to get a makeover
    Sea-Chefs project defines an international standard that aims to raise the quality of cooking on board
  • Mitropoulos will be a hard act to follow
    IMO chief's farewell tour continues with a speech at the ICS/ISF International Shipping Conference
  • FMC to probe routing of cargo via Canada to avoid harbour maintenance tax
    Regulatory chief says US port infrastructure suffering
  • Greek owners in fresh boxship buying surge
    Technomar Shipping widely reported to have snapped up four OOCL ships, but deal awaits confirmation
  • Electronic Shipping Solutions joins SWIFT to speed up financing
    Talks already in progress about synchronising digitised letters of credit with ship documents
  • International Group revises documentation
    Changes needed to keep pace with threat of piracy
  • SinOceanic director resigns as company seeks DnB NOR financing
    Possible conflict of interest forces bank vice-president Anne Øian to step down from role
  • IUMI calls for new definition of ships
    Interchangeable definitions 'a can of worms' for insurers
  • Dry bulk demolition figures to surpass 20m dwt forecasts made earlier in 2011
    Almost 17m dwt has already been sold for recycling this year as ageing capesizes continue to head to breakers' yards
  • Gasoline arbitrage breathes new life into MR product tanker market
    Earnings almost treble in a week on an influx of cargoes into US
  • Small increase in UK port throughput
    Felixstowe keeps lead but total figure is up only 2%
  • Great Lakes Shipyard wins $23m tug order from Seacor affiliate
    Delivery expected in 2013 as Caribbean Tugz earmarks vessels for charter at Hovensa Oil Refinery
  • Lines pull capacity off the Pacific as China manufacturing declines for third month
    Cutting of Central China to Long Beach route makes early close of peak season official
  • BW sells single-hull VLCCs for scrap
    Brokers report Indian breakers paying $38m for two vessels in shift from Chittagong yards
  • Diana seals four-year charters for newcastlemax newbuildings
    Simeon Palios-led dry bulk owner estimates $48.6m in revenues from EDF Trading deal
  • Early adopters of SOx emission rules given lifeline
    Brussels working paper highlights permissible national measures to help shipowners meet 2015 ECA challenges
  • Newlead triggers Nasdaq market value and share price notices
    Greek owner resets release of second-quarter results for next week
  • Brokers' failures to cite vessel numbers does not add up
    IMO number meant to combat fraud and enhance safety is ignored when placing risks
  • LNG carrier owners face steady rates until at least 2014
    Oslo-based broker forecasts positive rates for three years, but unable to predict longer-term shipping market
  • ICTSI implements radiation detection
    US megaports initiative aimed at stopping illegal radioactive shipments
  • LNG sky is not falling
    Pessimism over the market's future looks overdone
  • Tui Cruises looks poised to announce first newbuilds order
    Reports suggest two vessels of up to 98,000 gt and providing 1,350 cabins
  • African ambition
    African Development Bank says Chinese commerce is "imbalanced, concentrating on a small number of countries"
  • AET sued by fishermen over 2010 spill
    MISC tanker arm faces claim for loss of earnings which could total $3.5m
  • Hyundai Heavy nabs another drillship
    Latest Noble Drilling ship brings total order of four to over $2bn

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • FMC to look into US-Canadian port friction
    FMC CHAIRMAN Richard Lidinsky is acting on concern that US-bound box cargo is being unfairly diverted through Canadian ports
  • Bulker in limbo off breakers
    BANGLADESH is continuing to refuse scrapping entry for the bulker Asia Union, French green group Robin des Bois told Fairplay today
  • Pennsylvania chips in for Delaware deepening
    PENNSYLVANIA is kicking in $15M to continue deepening the Delaware River, the state's governor affirmed
  • Why box sector should fear debt crisis
    EUROPE'S box ship operators would bear the fallout if the eurozone debt crisis implodes, Macquarie Research said today
  • BIMCO hails Capesize scrapping
    TOTAL tonnage of drybulk carriers sold for scrap could hit 25M dwt this year, BIMCO's Peter Sand said today
  • Dongbu and STX to develop Colombian coal exports
    TWO OF South Korea's largest shipping conglomerates have signed a deal to set up a Colombian coal scheme that could affect the choice of port sites, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Prospects improving for Suezmax uptick
    SUEZMAX tanker rates are extending recent gains, providing good prospects for a further uptick, brokers and shipping analysts are signaling
  • Firming rates seen as Capeside bulker trend
    CAPESIZE bulker rates extended recent gains, spurring analysts and brokers to spot an upward trend across the segment
  • Relief seen for Panamaxes
    PANAMAX owners can expect better rate better support in 4Q2011, a shipping research chief told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Lehmkuhl Named President at Con-way Freight
    Con-way named W. Gregory Lehmkuhl president of less-than-truckload carrier Con-way Freight, replacing John Labrie, who left the company in August...
  • South Carolina Ports Launch Clean-Truck Program
    The South Carolina State Ports Authority launched a voluntary program to help truck owners replace older trucks with newer, cleaner...
  • Martin-Brower Expands Global Distribution Network
    Food logistics giant Martin-Brower is acquiring the distribution assets of Keystone Foods, adding distribution centers in the U.S., Europe, the...
  • Transport Executives Rank Among World's Richest
    The nation's wealthiest transportation mogul didn't make her money on trucks, trains or planes, but by operating barges and distributing...
  • Grain Terminal Prepares To Open Amid Protests
    Grain terminal operator EGT in Longview, Wash., received a 110-car rail shipment of wheat, moving the site closer to opening...
  • Savannah Becomes No. 2 US Container Exporter
    The Port of Savannah this year became the second biggest container export port in the U.S. on a tonnage basis,...
  • Intermodal Traffic Reaches New 2011 High
    Intermodal traffic on major North American railroads hit its highest weekly volume so far this year in the week ending...
  • FedEx Makes Big Gains on Ground
    Strong performances by its package delivery and industrial trucking divisions gave FedEx lift lacking in its international air operations in...
  • MSC Boosts Southeast Asia-Australia Rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. raised rates for all cargo from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore to Australia. The world's...
  • Freight CEOs Press Congress on Infrastructure
    A high-powered group of CEOs from the some of the biggest names in the U.S. freight sector told leaders of...
  • FedEx Cuts Forecast, Warns of 'Sluggish Growth'
    FedEx's net profit rose 22 percent to $464 million in its June-August quarter, but the world's largest air cargo carrier...
  • Going the Extra Mile
    When is a mile less than 5,280 feet? When it's part of a trucker's paycheck. Although most long-haul truck...
  • 'Severe Change' Needed
    Crete Carrier, which also owns Shaffer Trucking and Hunt Transportation, switched its pay from shortest route to practical miles in...
  • Customs' New Trade Facilitator
    Allen Gina, head of Customs and Border Protection's Office of International Trade, wants the business of importing goods to be...
  • Death Before Taxes?
    Grover Norquist doesn't know the ins and outs of motor fuel taxation, but he adamantly opposes any increases in them....
  • FTR Associates Forecasts Higher Truck Rates
    Shippers hoping that truck rate increases might fall in the face of an uncertain economy are likely to be disappointed,...
  • Passenger Rail Funds Boost PNW Port Project
    The Port of Vancouver, Wash., can now tap into $15 million of intercity passenger rail funds to help build a...
  • Port Tech Companies Invited to India Trade Mission
    The Commerce Department is inviting port and maritime technology companies to apply for a trade mission to India Feb. 16...
  • Court Won't Rehear Horizon Stockholders' Suit
    A federal appeals court refused to rehear an unsuccessful lawsuit filed on behalf of Horizon Lines shareholders who accused company...
  • Maersk Hikes Asia-New Zealand Rates
    Maersk Line will implement a general rate increase on shipments moving from Asia to New Zealand, starting Oct. 15. ...
  • France's SNCF Railroad Loses Key Contract
    France's state-owned SNCF Fret lost a major contract with a long standing customer to private operators, jeopardizing the rail cargo...
  • MOL Logistics Expands in 12 African Countries
    MOL Logistics (Japan) expanded its network in a dozen Africa countries by signing a contract with an undisclosed freight forwarder....
  • Atlas Cancels Orders for Three 747-8 Freighters
    Atlas Air handed Boeing and the aircraft manufacturer's troubled 747-8 freighter program its second major setback in a week, canceling...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Baltic coverage improved
  • FMC slates October meeting to launch study on cargo diversion
  • TSA shifts leadership to committee as Chairman Kim's tenure expires
  • IMF downgrades MENA growth prospects
  • Global stocks tank on Fed warning

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • SapuraCrest splashes cash
    Malaysian offshore support vessel owner inks $227m newbuilding deal with Chinese yard.
  • Fisher survives the cut
    Goldman Sachs clings to jewel of its shipping & transport team but fate of research portfolio remains uncertain.
  • Eimskip pens pair
    Rongcheng Shenfei Shipbuilding sinks its teeth into Icelandic owner's $50m newbuilding order.
  • Goldman stuns the Street
    Investment bank drops Genco, Diana and DryShips as transport analyst exodus unhinges equity research regime.
  • Sheriff steps it up
    Ship arrests in the Lion City have risen by 30% this year as banks play tough.
  • Scrapping could set record
    Prospect of bumper crop of fleet deletions holds out hope for beleaguered dry bulk owners.
  • Nasdaq rings NEWL alarm
    Struggling Greek owner's plummeting share price raises red flags in Times Square.
  • Recanati bags OSG shares
    Founder's son buys an extra $4.7m shares in New York-listed tanker owner.
  • EDF grabs Diana pair
    Simeon Palios-led drycargo owner nets charters worth $50m for newbuildings slated for delivery next year.
  • Chevalier checks in two
    Dutch accommodation specialist bags two vessels for offshore market in western Europe.
  • Offers in for Altona
    Asian and European owners come in for Hartmann multipurpose that suffered a uranium spill off Canada.
  • Marco repeats barge trick
    Singapore-listed offshore outfit secures another round of newbuildings but OSV deals remain elusive.
  • India is nuts for cabotage
    State province aims to shift cargoes from road to ship to help ailing cashew industry.
  • Latsis drops dry punt
    Latsis controlled Consolidated Marine swaps Hyundai Mipo kamsarmax brace for MR tankers, it is claimed.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Newest commissioner
    Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency'...
  • Strategic view
  • TSA now headed by committee, not chairman
    The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said it is being led by a executive committee instead of a chairman. The discussion agreement said the change was made on July 1 after expiration of the 18-month term of TSA Chairman Y.M. Kim, who is presid...
  • More funds for inland waterways sought
    Shippers and barge executives called for more money for modernization of locks and dams on the nation's inland waterways, to speed up projects, and an end to wasteful spending, at a hearing before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastru...
  • U.S. DOT grants $19.4 million to short lines
    The Federal Railroad Administration last week awarded grants totaling $19.4 million to help eight states and local governments relocate and upgrade rail lines. The Rail Line Relocation program assists projects that improve community livability and...
  • Gotay leaves MarAd
    The U.S. Maritime Administration said that Orlando Gotay, the deputy maritime administrator, has left his job at the agency. Gotay was sworn in as Deputy Maritime Administrator on June 2010. He joined the MarAd as senior advisor for maritime policy...
  • Cascades rail line gets improvement funds
    The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday released $31.1 million to Washington State to improve intercity passenger and freight rail service on the Cascades line. The amount is further broken down as follows: - Pacific Northwest Corridor will...
  • Hunters warned to stay off tracks
    Union Pacific Railroad warned hunters to avoid hunting on railroad property. "Wildlife will migrate and feed along the edges of freshly harvested fields, making these areas prime hunting spots," the railroad said. "With many fields adjacent to Unio...
  • Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency's newest member, said Monday. Terminal operat...
  • Cordero: Demurrage fees deserve FMC attention
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission could help shippers find a solution for demurrage charges associated with containers held at the dock for Customs inspections, Mario Cordero, the independent agency's newest member, said Monday. Terminal operat...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
  • Significant milestone for renewable diesel
    Plant can make flexible use of almost any vegetable oil or waste fat in the production of premium-quality renewable diesel.
  • KPI Bridge Oil celebrates 40 years of service
    Venture quickly proved to be so successful that the two companies were merged to officially form KPI Bridge Oil.
  • Fujairah prices move downward
    Tight availability was reported by market players.
  • Drifting barge now 'under control'
    'Everything's fine now.'
  • Sulphur caps 'crucial' for health of Baltic Sea region
    Minister repeats government's commitment to ECA timetable.
  • Bunker markets drop in Northern Europe
    "It's been awhile since I have seen the market fall as quickly as it has done this afternoon."
  • Authorities fine cruise line for breaching sulphur rules
    Disney Cruise Line vessel contravenes EU sulphur directive.
  • Fuel oil stocks at 10-week low
    'Limited arbitrage' sees stocks drop 11% in seven days.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • CLIA developing ECA compliance tool
    Cruise industry exploring potential for innovative science-based equivalence methodology that would not compromise public health benefits.
  • Bunker player details five-year investment plan
    BFC will focus on upgrading its fleet.
  • Price of bunkers take dip at major ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel not an issue at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • US military authorises bunker purchases in 'open market'
    Purchase of marine fuel to be done via military's Ships Bunker Easy Acquisition (SEA) Card.
  • East Asian bunkering operations resume after typhoon passes
    Traders in Japan warn of bunker delivery delays in the next few days.
  • Fuel oil stocks in East China up 31.4%
    Volumes at 460,000 mt for the week ended September 21, 2011.
  • 'Key' to bunker business is 'dependable good supply'
    NuStar seeks expansion in a 'very low risk' way, says CEO.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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