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November 23, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Speeding ships to put brakes on rates rally
    The biggest rebound in oil-tanker rates in almost two years is already being threatened by signs the surge may spur ships to speed up, increasing vessel supply and undermining the rally.
  • Seven missing after S Korean cargo ship sinks
    Seven crewmen were missing and 14 others were rescued after a South Korean bulk carrier sank in the South China Sea, Seoul's foreign ministry said yesterday.
  • HNA unit seeks funds to pay 10 shipowners; pares fleet
    Grand China Logistics Holding (Group) Co, part of state-controlled HNA Group, is seeking funds to cover late payments owed to about 10 shipowners and paring its fleet following sea-cargo losses.
  • Low water levels hit freight shipping on Rhine, Danube
Strait Talk
  • Box-ship players boxed-in
    IT IS, apparently, cheaper to carry a container by ship from Asia to Hamburg than transport it by road from Hamburg to Leipzig. I know that interesting snippet of information because I was at a press dinner hosted by Hamburg-based classification society Germanischer Lloyd last week. It was held at the historic Watermen's Hall in London.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Speeding ships to put brakes on rates rally
    The biggest rebound in oil-tanker rates in almost two years is already being threatened by signs the surge may spur ships to speed up, increasing vessel supply and undermining the rally.
  • Seven missing after S Korean cargo ship sinks
    Seven crewmen were missing and 14 others were rescued after a South Korean bulk carrier sank in the South China Sea, Seoul's foreign ministry said yesterday.
  • HNA unit seeks funds to pay 10 shipowners; pares fleet
    Grand China Logistics Holding (Group) Co, part of state-controlled HNA Group, is seeking funds to cover late payments owed to about 10 shipowners and paring its fleet following sea-cargo losses.
  • Low water levels hit freight shipping on Rhine, Danube
Strait Talk
  • Box-ship players boxed-in
    IT IS, apparently, cheaper to carry a container by ship from Asia to Hamburg than transport it by road from Hamburg to Leipzig. I know that interesting snippet of information because I was at a press dinner hosted by Hamburg-based classification society Germanischer Lloyd last week. It was held at the historic Watermen's Hall in London.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk CEO: 'We can outlast you' - some say 'war of attrition' declared
  • APL meets Asia-Europe challenge with 10,000-TEUers on South China Express
  • Korea's STX wins six 16,000-TEU ship order, reportedly for Zodiac Marine
  • Port of Guigang's nine-month volume sets record at 34.48 million tonnes
  • Shipbuilders facing slowdown, urged to check offshore energy work
  • South Africa's Transnet posts 27pc pre-tax profit hike to US$1.1 billion
  • India's Great Eastern to sell-off old ships to avoid maintenance costs
  • Night flight ban puts Lufthansa Frankfurt air cargo hub project on hold
  • Qantas gives up talks, consigns union disputes to federal arbitrators
  • Gulf of Tonkin Beihai Airport enjoys mostly inbound cargo surge of 170pc
  • Qatar Airways orders 777-200 Freighters, vows to be biggest cargo carrier
  • FedEx Express offers one-business day transits from Asia Pacific to Italy
  • Alaska Air Cargo touts a new track and trace text messaging service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bombay Chamber's Ports & Shipping Conference 2011 on December 6, 7
  • Embassy Freight Group focuses on consolidating in Asia at Kumarakom conference
  • Shipping industry to feel the pinch as European banks curb lending
  • Edible oil imports to rise again
  • India should export more sugar to offset global deficit: ISO
  • Overseas buyers pressing exporters to offer discounts
  • Ras Al Khaimah ideal place for biz ventures
  • Major Ports post 4 pc growth in box volumes
  • Air cargo industry affected by weak dollar, rising oil prices
  • Govt to usher in indirect tax reforms before GST launch

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • India Railway revenues increase by 10%
    The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on an originating basis between 1 April and 31 October increased by 10.13%. Total goods earnings have risen to about EUR 554 milli...
  • Finavia to increase air traffic fees only slightly
    Finavia is adjusting its proposed changes to its air traffic fees in 2012. This means that the fees it collects from air traffic operators will only increase by 1.6%, instead of 6....
  • UPS enables digital customs handling for international airfreight
    Express services provider UPS recently announced that the option of digital customs handling for parcels, which exists in 90 countries, including Germany, Switzerland and Austria, ...
  • LAM Mozambique cancels Lisbon route
    LAM Mozambique's last flight of its two weekly Maputo-Lisbon service, operated by leased Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, will take place today. The service to the Portuguese capital is ...
  • Essers Group investing in electronic trailer management system
    The Belgian Essers Group, which is based in Genk, is fitting 2,000 trailers with Transics new TX Magellan Geo module. All Essers cooling vehicles were already fitted with TX Magell...
  • DP World expands Pakistani terminal capacity
    The global marine terminal operator DP World has expanded its capacities at the Qasim international container terminal (QICT), one of Pakistan's gateways to the world. The move wil...
  • Caytrans BBC serves US Gulf, Venezuela and Trinidad
    Caytrans BBC, managed by Dan-Gulf Shipping, will offer direct sailings between Houston Maracaibo and Trinidad. It will predominantly serve strong demand from oil and gas projects i...
  • Frank Huster new Clecat treasurer
    The annual general meeting of Clecat, the Brussels-based European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistic and Customs Services, has appointed Frank Huster, of the Associati...
  • US Railroad Administration draws up model state legislation
    The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has collaborated with various government, labour and industry stakeholders and drawn up model state legislation intended to strengthen ...
  • Globaltrans increases stake in BaltTransServis
    Globaltrans, Russia's leading private railfreight transport group, has acquired an additional 10% stake in BaltTransServis (BTS), increasing the group's effective controlling inter...
  • DSV Road wins new Gurit contract
    DSV Road has been awarded a new two-year contract to provide road freight services for all export shipments for Gurit (UK) to customers throughout Europe. The agreement, an extensi...
  • Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland (copy 3)
    Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L...
  • ALS Customs Services AEO certified in Switzerland
    Following a pilot phase in which three companies were earmarked and certified by Swiss customs, ALS Customs Services Schweiz was the first company to be granted a licence in accord...
  • Logwin launches red carpet logistics for Asian fashion
    Logwin has launched a premium fashion logistics product, called red carpet logistics, in Kuala Lumpur, as the first step in an Asia-wide roll out. The service will combine the tran...
  • Militzer & Münch taking over ATC in Turkey
    Militzer & Münch, an international transport logistics company, is taking over the activities of the ATC Group in Turkey on 1 January 2012. The Istanbul-based firm offers a com...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • B+H Ocean Carriers to delist and go dark
  • SNAME honors Ingalls Shipbuilding's Dave Whiddon
  • Signal International shipyard achieves OSHA milestone
  • Frontline shares plummet as cash crisis looms
  • Wärtsilä swoops on Hamworthy
  • Alaska factory trawler to upgrade steam boiler plant

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • Weather conditions force closure of Columbia River Bar entrance
  • ATA truck tonnage index up during month of October
  • Maritime Commerce Club shopping event set for Saturday, December 3 in Portland
  • Port of Skagit continues string of clean state audit reports
  • Hapag-Lloyd to begin Med to US West Coast calls

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • Middle East to Asia VLCCs hit eight-month earnings high
    But average for year is still unimpressive
  • BP books aframax from Libya as oil output rises
    Charter follows rival Shell's deal for 80,000-tonne cargo while brokers report rising inquiries
  • Trafigura charters suezmax for six months
    Fixture of Almi Horizon comes as time charter rates continue the fall seen since start of year
  • Are you on or off balance?
    Important changes are coming for leasing and revenue recognition. Companies interested in accessing the capital markets for funding will need to have accounts that comply
  • No change in behaviour expected from equipment lessees
    GE Equipment Services survey finds pragmatic response to upcoming regulatory changes
  • Decision time for asset-light companies
    New regulations could add more transparency and accuracy to assets being employed in logistics
  • Dover consultation was transparent and economically sound
    Let's get beyond tabloid hysterics and look to the real business drivers of change at British trust port, says chief executive Bob Goldfield
  • Eye-opening energy bills
    Energy bills are to provide a breakdown of costs, revealing more than companies expect
  • Shipping can lead way for better conditions
    Doris Magsaysay Ho says governments and industry should draw on successful aspects of labour mobility in the shipping industry
  • Period charters offer safe haven for dry bulk owners in weak third quarter
    Spot market exposure translates into poor performance for publicly-listed companies
  • Cheniere signs second US LNG export deal in a month
    Company seals 20-year contract to sell 3.5m tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas to Spain's Gas Natural Fenosa
  • Insurers must deal better with sovereign debt exposures
    European regulator speaks out after several insurance companies' ratings plummet
  • Q&A: Brit's Simon Stonehouse
    Class underwriter explains what worries him about the market
  • Supreme Court rules in Rainy Sky vs Kookmin Bank
    Case highlights the importance of clear and unambiguous drafting in refund guarantees
  • Frontline woes demonstrate dire state of tanker sector
    Board examining restructuring options
  • EXCLUSIVE: Greek government rules out tax on shipping after cabinet discussion
    But shipowners 'love Greece' and want to help in crisis, Georgiadis insists
  • Torm's plight raises questions over business model
    Danish tanker owner fighting for its life and desperately seeking to raise cash
  • EXCLUSIVE: Tramp owners face consolidation, warns HSH Nordbank chief
    Fragmented and often family-owned companies could be subject to foreclosures and forced ship sales
  • Larger fleet propels Diana Containerships into profit
    Company eyes acquisition targets backed by remaining funds from June offering
  • First interest shown in Syrian oil since EU embargo
    Shipping Corp of India inquires about an aframax shipment
  • Baltic Exchange to develop potential US-Europe MR product tanker route
    Tanker derivatives market calls for Atlantic backhaul rate to settle trades against
  • Torm cancels MR product tanker in bid to conserve cash
    Danish company revises full year forecast downward as it recognises cancellation fee in fourth quarter
  • Mediator to negotiate SeaFrance deal
    Efforts underway to get ferries working again
  • Read his lips
    Greek shipping minister Adonis Georgiadis today echoed categorically ruled out tax increases for the country's shipowners
  • P&I premiums continue their rise for 2012
    West of England is sixth club to push up premiums by 5%
  • Frontline warns of restructuring
    John Fredriksen gives the nod that he could help rescue world's largest independent tanker company
  • JES International defends its cash position to Singapore Stock Exchange
    Singapore-listed China shipyard responds to query over negative operating cash flow position
  • MSC seals five-year deal with Australian box terminals stevedore
    Agreement with long-term customer will see Patrick handle 550,000 containers nationally for MSC in its first year
  • Grand China promises to pay charter arrears
    Vessel sales, loans and bonds will raise cash

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • Bleeding Frontline faces juggle
    FRONTLINE has reported deep losses for 3Q11 and warned that the continued weak market will probably forced the tanker giant to restructure
  • Wärtsilä acquiring Hamworthy
    FINLAND'S Wärtsilä said today it had closed a deal to acquire Hamworthy, a UK-listed engineering company working in the oil and gas sectors
  • SeaFrance mediator picked
    A FRENCH court has appointed a mediator who will try to resolve the deadlock between SeaFrance and ferry workers over resuming Calais/Dover services
  • Chinese tipped to buy port in Western Australia
    JAPANESE and Chinese investors are likely to save a troubled Australian port development, analyst reports indicated today
  • WTSA also seeks higher reefer rates
    BOX LINES in the US/Asia reefer trade followed their Asia/US counterparts today by seeking a rate increase for next year to cover rising costs
  • Mariner's quick trial upheld
    PROSECUTORS are rushing today to prepare a US case against a Thai seafarer accused of violating MARPOL laws, after a federal judge ordered a quick prosecution
  • LNG export milestone met
    CHENIERE Energy has sealed a major new supply contract with Spain's Gas Natural Fenosa, bolstering hopes for the market-changing Sabine Pass liquefaction project in Louisiana
  • Russian Far East grain terminal planned
    RUSSIA'S shipping investment holding Magomedov is forming a JV with government-owned United Grain Co to build and operate a Far East grain export terminal
  • AET to sell ULCC to Maersk?
    AET TANKERS today confirmed to Fairplay it is selling its 2005-built 306,999dwt ULCC Eagle Valencia
  • HSH barred from 'threats'
    A US bankruptcy judge has issued a temporary restraining order after lender HSH advised independent directors of Omega Navigation Enterprises that they might face personal lawsuits
  • 7 missing after bulker sinking
    HONG KONG rescue crews are searching for seven missing crew members today after the South Korean bulker Bright Ruby sank in the South China Sea
  • Brazil plans fine for spill
    BRAZIL has reportedly pledged to fine Chevron $28M for causing an oil spill off Rio de Janeiro
  • Pirates fail in two attempts
    NATO'S shipping centre has reported two failed pirate attacks near Somalia in the past 24 hours
  • Phnom Penh's port traffic rises 30.5%
    PHNOM Penh Autonomous Port's freight traffic reportedly increased 30.5% year on year through October
  • Yard shrugs off debt fears
    CHINESE shipyard JES has denied it cannot pay its debts but has reported poor cashflows last quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • LA-LB Clean Emission Program to Remove 280 Trucks
    Drayage companies in Southern California by the end of the year will remove from service the final 280 trucks that...
  • Trucking Dashboard 3Q 2011
    Click on an icon below to access information on LTL and truckload revenue growth, LTL shipment trends, truckload capacity tracker,...
  • Port of LA Promotes Clean Vessel Incentive Program
    The Port of Los Angeles is promoting an international incentive program that encourages ship operators to reduce pollution through engine,...
  • Occupy Protesters Call for West Coast Ports Shutdown
    The Occupy Movement is calling for a shutdown of all West Coast ports on Dec. 12, but they will have...
  • ABF Eyes Growth, Possible Strategic Purchase
    ABF Freight System is looking at new growth areas, including potential acquisitions, as the freight carrier seeks to build its...
  • Truck Tonnage Rose 5.7 Percent in October
    Trucks handled more freight in October, as rising manufacturing output helped increase for-hire truck tonnage 0.5 percent from the previous...
  • Trailer Bridge Lost $1.9 Million in Third Quarter
    Trailer Bridge swung to a $1.9 million loss in the third quarter and the Jones Act carrier reiterated its confidence...
  • Trans-Pacific Carriers to Hike Westbound Reefer Rates
    Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia intend to increase their refrigerated container rates effective Jan 1. to cover...
  • Transport Providers Generally View TSA Favorably, Report Says
    Railroad, trucking and aviation executives generally have a positive view of the Transportation Security Administration's program for sharing threat information,...
  • Royal Mail Triples First Half Profit to $105 Million
    The U.K.'s Royal Mail more than tripled first half earnings to $105 million, as increased profits from its European express...
  • Diana Containerships Swings to Profit on Maersk Charters
    Diana Containerships swung to a $2.7 million profit in the third quarter from a $100,000 loss in the same period...
  • Antwerp Builds Major Lock to Handle Larger Ships
    Antwerp has begun construction of a major lock that will allow the inland Belgian port to keep pace with the...
  • Maersk Hikes Asia Rates to Mexico, Latin America
    Maersk Line is implementing a series of general rate increases and peak-season surcharges that will take effect on its Far...
  • Alphaliner Says Asia-Europe Rate War Not Driving Out Carriers
    The rate war waged by leading ocean container carriers on the Far East Asia-North Europe trade has so far failed...
  • Gap Stores Seek Faster Inventory Pipeline
    Executives at clothing retailer the Gap say they plan to keep inventories more lean in the coming year and use...
  • LaHood Warns Super Committee Failure Will Hit Transport Programs
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood decried the failure of the congressional super committee to reach an agreement on budget reductions on...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • Is shipping defeating the piracy scourge?
    It is likely that as you read this article there will still be 10 ships and 243 seafarers held hostage by AK-47, rocket grenade-totting pirates off the coast line ...
  • Rivalry between Singapore and PTP continues apace
    The world's second-largest boxport, Singapore, and nearby Malaysia's hub port Tanjung Pelepas, have continued to compete fiercely with each other over the first ...
  • Zim/CSCL/Evergreen to merge Asia/N.Europe services
    Zim Line, CSCL and Evergreen expect to merge their jointly run AEX2/CES service between Asia and Northern Europe into CSCL's AEX1 service at the end of this month ...
  • Egypt's Arab Spring turns sour
    Protests by Egyptian activists are continuing in Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square today, having already resulted in at least 26 people losing their lives in exchanges ...
  • Bunker costs ease for liners
    Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 fell by another USD4.50 per tonne today after plunging USD20 per tonne yesterday to sit at USD613, providing some welcome relief for loss-making ...
  • Rupee hits all-time dollar low
    The Indian rupee plunged to a new low against the US dollar today to touch 52.50, and has now fallen by 14% this year against the greenback, to make the 1.2 billion ...
  • European markets nervous
    After suffering further big falls yesterday - on more eurozone debt worries, and specifically that France could lose its coveted triple-A credit rating - European ...
  • GPA boosts terminal intermodal facilities
    The US, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Board has boosted its intermodal offerings after approving a USD6.5 million, 6,000-foot extension of its Mason Intermodal ...
  • 'Vital link' bridge between Hong Kong/Pearl River gets go ahead
    The planned Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) has been given the green light after legislators endorsed the approval of its HKD48.5 (USD6.2) billion funding ...
  • Santos hit by 24-hour strike
    Brazil's busiest port of Santos was shuttered on Monday by a 'surprise' one-day strike that could be the start of industrial unrest and disruption for the booming ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • Crude carnage
    Frontline tops 'worst performer' list as shares plunge 41% while fallout forces tanker stocks to fight double-digit dip.
  • Excel's 'advantage'
    CFO says Gabriel Panayotides-led owner will be ready to tap the public markets when bulker rates recover in late 2012.
  • S&P drops Excel
    Ratings giant trims and drops NYSE-listed bulker owner's credit rating amid grim market forecast.
  • Hong Kong holds three
    Port state checks end in detention for two faulty general cargo vessels and a German boxship.
  • Banks could crush themselves
    Lazard Capital Markets lays out the folly for any bank which does not play ball with Frontline.
  • Solvang stuck in the red
    Oslo-listed LPG and ethylene specialist fails to shed the red despite market uptick.
  • Mozambique eyes port plan
    Rocketing coal demand spurs government to look at building up port capacity.
  • Cafer Dede gets lighter
    Crane begins taking containers from Turkish boxship aground on Greek island.
  • UK port spat halts upgrade
    UK port's rival forces reassessment of vital development plans.
  • Diana moves into black
    Simeon Palios-led liner operator eradicates losses as new ships make presence felt.
  • Uranium ship leaves
    Former Hartmann vessel that suffered radioactive leak departs from Vancouver after nearly a year.
  • Frontline may be cut in two
    Newbuildings could be placed into a separate company as industry leader battles poor market, Troim says.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled
  • CaytransBBC expands Houston sailings
    Breakbulk vessel operator CaytransBBC has introduced regular twice-monthly sailings from the Port of Houston Authority's Care Terminal to Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Sea Star agrees to pay $14 million fine for price fixing
  • MSC raises Asia-WCSA rates
  • Trailer Bridge reports 3Q loss of $1.9 m

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
  • Neste Oil builds emission recovery system
    New facility will reduce the refinery's overall hydrocarbon emissions significantly.
  • Rewarding operators for clean ships
    Port of LA develops incentive programme strategies for 2012.
  • Prices in North European ports show little movement
    Mediterranean markets softening.
  • Prices steady after days of falls
    Fujairah IFO prices barely change.
  • Bunker barge launched by Turkish yard
    Vessel has been ordered by UAE-based player.
  • One clause in a charter contract 'can cut bunker costs'
    Ship operator says 'virtual arrival' has a 'huge' impact on emissions and fuel consumption.
  • Low-density, low-water fuel oil cargo expected in Singapore
    Parcel 'will address some of the quality issues that have been fundamental to the market's meteoric rise.'
  • Opportunities for LNG bunkering in China
    Study says China likely 'to draw on wide support from foreign companies'.
  • IFO prices generally softening in Asia
    Demand mixed at key Asian bunker ports on Tuesday.
  • Finnish firm among Europe's fastest growing cleantech firms
    Eniram's annual revenues have grown by 6,209% over the last five years, the company says.
  • Trinidad and Tobago state-owned firm to explore bunkering in Panama
    As part of discussions to meet Panama's growing demand for energy.
  • Japanese bunker players offer 3.50% sulphur fuel oils
    All local refiners 'guaranteed' offer of 3.50% sulphur fuel oil in Japan.
  • Lanka IOC posts lower quarterly profits
    Sales of bunker fuels, lubricants, bitumen and petrol have delivered 'positive margins.'
  • Delays to 0.10% sulphur limit 'reduce incentives' for research
    Key now is to develop 'tool box' of measures to help the shipping industry meet the sulphur limit, says a Member of the European Parliament.
  • Shipbuilder signs agreement to install Wartsila scrubbers
    Scrubber market capacity may grow to $70 billion by 2025, analysts say.
  • Cold ironing faces limitations in Hong Kong
    Relatively few ships ready to plug in to shore-side power, says Hong Kong-based scholar.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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