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December 23, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container-ship alliances to boost rates: Platou
    Rates for ships hauling boxloads of manufactured goods may rise next year after owners said they will cooperate on some trade routes to overcome a vessel glut and slowing trade growth, RS Platou Markets AS said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Standard & Poor's downgrades 'K' Line debt ratings to BB from BB+
  • Hutchison boss blasts Dutch government's new Maasvlakte port plan
  • Grounded Rena's officers face new charges of falsifying documents
  • Maersk, US Navy test bio-fuel blends on month-long box ship voyage
  • US plans to hold China accountable for WTO rule violations
  • OOCL named top grain container shipping line by leading US exporter
  • Jebel Ali Port sets new productivity record - 259 berth moves per hour
  • Back in containers, congestion-free Amsterdam wins boxed cocoa trade
  • Danaos adds 8,530-TEUer to its 59-ship fleet totalling 291,149 TEU
  • EU court upholds EC's right to tax carbon emissions beyond its airspace
  • Air China November cargo off 6.3pc year on year, but up 2.7pc in October
  • China Eastern November cargo up 1.65pc year on year, 0.96pc from October
  • China Southern November cargo up 3.4pc as passenger volume rises 12pc
  • Changi November air cargo volume up 4.6pc, rises 2.5pc in first 11 months

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ASAA's annual get-together a fun affair
  • DGS' ISM 2011 workshop on Dec. 26
  • SBS Group acquires Atlas Logistics
  • Yang Ming loading in NCS service from Cochin
  • Plan panel against extending TAMP writ to non-major ports
  • Corporate sector wants excise duty left unchanged at 10 pc
  • Exporters to get faster tax refunds
  • Twelve resolutions for 2012...No, let's leave it at 3

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2011
  • Navy extends charter of Westpac Express
  • Imtech to supply propulsion systems for hybrid Ropax pair
  • Wärtsilä Ship Design awarded breakthrough Brazil contract
  • GVA to design harsh environment accommodation rig for Jurong
  • Keppel books $809 million semi order for Brazil
  • Purchase of unique production semisubmersible accelerated

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2011
  • Port of Port Angeles sets date for new composit facility ribbon cutting
  • DOT sets new final rule for truck driver hours of service
  • Crowley donates $10,000 to fund UAF scholarships
  • Bellingham Port Commission makes appointments for 2012
  • Carriers plan to restructure Mediterranean to SouthAm service

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2011
  • Varied fortunes in LNG market
    While rates are high and most vessels have seen an increase in activity in 2011, demand depends largely on size and age of the fleet
  • OGX set to spud four wells in Campos and Santos Basins
    OGX will spud four new wells in the Campos Basin and the Santos Basin in 2012
  • January will bring first oil for OGX
    Campos Basin well to raise production from 20,000 bpd to 50,000 bpd by year-end
  • OSX wins second FPSO financing, three more in pipeline
    The EBX Group's plans for building offshore equipment are ambitious
  • EXCLUSIVE: Sanctions fail to halt IRISL
    Iranian line still has 69 vessels actively trading
  • Tanker indices offerings tweaked in response to market demand
    Cross-Mediterranean route updated to reflect Syrian oil export sanctions while Baltic Exchange looks to introduce MR product tanker backhaul voyage for use in FFA market
  • Demand for supramax indices heats up
    Baltic Exchange looking at ways to improve its dry bulk carrier services
  • Baltic Exchange aims to keep up with Asia market
    China is the future for freight indices provider's membership
  • Goodbye, but not the end of the road
    We must never get complacent, says outgoing IMO secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos
  • Scrubbing up on emissions technology
    Owners need to plan ahead for installing SOx scrubbers, as it could take up to two years
  • Atlantic product tankers end the year on a high as earnings spike
    Owners such as Torm still face desperate struggle for survival despite last ditch rise
  • Raise a glass to a tough, indispensable job
    Amid the celebrations, remember the daily perils faced by seafarers
  • Box trades face new imbalance
    New tonnage planned for east-west trades but south drives new world growth
  • LNG carriers' one-year time charter rates hit $155,000 per day
    High demand sees rates keep rising
  • Genco dips into cash stockpile to reduce debt by $62.5m
    Opportunistic time charter policy to continue, says dry bulk major
  • HNA dispute reignites
    GCL misses new payment to Vafias while parent continues to splash the cash
  • Largest overnight capesize rate drop in two months
    Freight futures trades point to healthy January with China still hungry for coal
  • British Marine wins legal battle to delay defectors' P&I start-up
    Fixed-premium offering Lodestar to miss the February renewal season
  • MSC and Hamburg Süd merge services on South America route
    Two become one from January
  • Frontline takes $13m pre-Christmas bonanza for Atlantic VLCC fixtures
    Troubled tanker company secures three lucrative oil charters loading in January
  • A Christmas wish-list
    Please, Santa give piracy the heave-ho-ho-ho
  • Dr Peters plans aframax buy-back
    Plan to secure fresh Commerzbank loan
  • Two held as Finland investigates Thor Liberty arms cache
    Customs officials seized 69 Patriot missiles
  • Cargo volumes hit record highs at Bremen and Bremerhaven
    Total turnover rises 18% to 81.3m tonnes
  • North Adriatic ports to boost box capacity to 6m teu
    Research suggests a change in the balance of distribution among European ports is looming
  • Boxship alliances to add capacity and depress rates, says Jefferies
    New unity between carriers creates arms race not peace summit, says analyst
  • Keppel in $807m contract with Sete Brasil to build semi-submersible rig
    Deal brings shipyards orders for the year to $7.6bn
  • Pilots walk out at Antwerp
    Belgium's public-sector workers launch 24-hour strike over pension reforms
  • Where the sea promises gain as well as pain
    For Greeks, shipping remains an oasis for investment, compared with a worsening economic wasteland at home
  • Shipping cannot count on money in the bank
    2011 has already seen a general tightening of accessibility to bank debt, but the outlook for 2012 looks likely to remain challenging and uncertain

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2011
  • Guard guidance due soon
    EUROPE'S shipowners plan to issue detailed guidelines on armed guards aboard merchant ships in January 2012
  • MSC, Hamburg Süd combine services
    BOX GIANTS Hamburg Süd and MSC have agreed to merge their weekly services from Mediterranean ports to South America's East Coast
  • Courage realises $1.08M from scrapping deal
    BULKER operator Courage Marine said it has netted $1.08M by selling a Panamax bulker for demolition
  • Loading spill shuts down Nigerian oilfield
    SHELL has reportedly shut down an oilfield off Nigeria after 40,000 barrels of crude spilled into the Atlantic
  • Yangzijiang buys rest of breaking unit
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang consolidated its breaking business today with a key acquisition
  • Sea Star price-fixing sentence confirmed
    JONES Act carrier Sea Star has been sentenced for price-fixing in the US-Puerto Rico trade, while its ex-president has been arrested and released on bail
  • Luka Koper to raise spending by 80%
    SLOVENIA'S only port operator, Luka Koper, plans to spend €35M ($45.6M) on its operations in 2012, 80% more than in 2011
  • Bomb scare disrupts port
    LA's PORT returned to business today to normal after a poor joke shut down part of it yesterday
  • Forward fixing pushes up LR tankers
    BROKERS told Fairplay today lower tonnage availability and a spate of forward fixing for January has raised long-range product tanker Persian Gulf/Japan rates
  • Sweden approves APMT takeover in Gothenburg
    SWEDEN'S competition authority has approved a takeover by Denmark's APM Terminals at Gothenburg's Skandia Container Terminal
  • Ruble costs Novorossiysk
    NET INCOME for Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port plummeted by 69% over the first nine months of the fiscal year, to $72M
  • Butadiene rush fuels freight rates
    BROKERS told Fairplay today rates of pressurised butadiene and LPG carriers are rising within northeastern Asia
  • Lower China oil demand growth seen
    SLOWING economic growth could affect China's oil demand growth in 2012, IHS CERA said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2011
  • Bersin Resigns as Customs Commissioner
    Alan Bersin, the head of Customs and Border Protection, on Thursday said he will leave his post at the end...
  • Port of Seattle Container Traffic Falls 1.8 Percent
    Container throughput at the Port of Seattle in November fell 1.8 percent year-over-year, as a 6.1 percent decrease in exports...
  • Trucking Group Blasts New Driver Rule
    The American Trucking Associations said Thursday it is considering legal action against tougher new truck driver hours of service regulations,...
  • UPS Pilots Challenge Fatigue Rule in Court
    The union representing UPS pilots asked a federal court on Thursday to review the Department of Transportation's decision to exempt...
  • Federal Truck Regulators Issue Tougher Driver Rules
    Federal safety regulators issued tougher new hours of service regulations for truck drivers on Thursday, maintaining the 11-hour daily limit...
  • FedEx Finds Profit on the Ground
    When FedEx reported the busiest day for shipments in its history a couple of weeks before Christmas, the company credited...
  • Adding While Subtracting
    FedEx Express is adding capacity in the air. It's also putting off adding capacity in the air. It...
  • Rails See Benefits From Longer Trains
    With freight rail efficiency pretty much at its limits in stacking containers vertically, railroads increasingly are looking for improvements in...
  • Navigating 2012's Economic Rapids
    Lakshman Achuthan raised eyebrows in September by declaring the U.S. economy was "tipping into a new recession, and there's nothing...
  • Tacoma Container Exports Up 14.2 Percent
    Asian demand for grain helped pushed loaded container exports up 14.2 percent at the Port of Tacoma in the first...
  • MSC, Hamburg-Sud Merge Europe-South America Services
    Hamburg-Sud and Mediterranean Shipping Co will merge their Mediterranean-East Coast South America services in January, cutting capacity in a bid...
  • Forwarder CGL Plans to Add 10 Stations
    The parent of Concert Group Logistics said Wednesday the U.S. freight forwarder plans will increase its coverage by nearly a...
  • Boeing to Convert 50th 747-400 to Freighter
    Evergreen International Airlines, an international cargo carrier, will gain a second 747-400 converted freighter next year under a Boeing program to...
  • Japan Exports Down 4.5 Percent, Imports Up 11 Percent
    Japan's trade deficit expanded for the second straight month to $8.78 billion in November, as exports fell 4.5 percent year-over-year...
  • Maersk Hikes Far East Asia Rates
    Maersk Line will impose a new round of general rate increases on its Far East Asia services in January. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2011
  • Montecon buys Kalmar RTGs
    Montecon SA, which operates container-handling facilities in the port of Montevideo, Uruguay, has placed orders with Finland-based Cargotec for two Kalmar E-one ...
  • OOCL scoops customer service award
    Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL has been commended for its customer service excellence by the Scoular Company, which is one of the largest exporters of grain and agricultural ...
  • Hamburg Sud and MSC to merge their Med/ECSA links
    The unprecedented level of change affecting the liner shipping industry continues with the latest development being the decision of Geneva-based MSC to merge its ...
  • Public sector strike causes Belgium transport delays
    A 24-hour strike called by Belgium's public sector unions has hit the country's pre-Christmas intermodal activity and caused delays to vessels entering and leaving ...
  • HMM and partners slash Indonesia sling due to cargo decrease
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), STX Pan Ocean and Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) have announced that they are slashing their jointly operated New Indonesia Service ...
  • Italian tanker freed by Somali pirates
    The Italian government has confirmed that a Fratelli D'Amato products tanker, and its five Italian and 17 Indian crew - held hostage by Somali pirates for more ...
  • US toughens its sanctions against Iran
    The US Government has further toughened its sanctions against Iran, listing a series of additional companies it believes are associated with the country's national ...
  • US truck index still reading positive
    The American Trucking Association's [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index - a proven bellwether for the health of the US economy - increased a further 0.3% in November ...
  • Resolutions for a healthier New Year
    As is tradition at this time of year, we pause for breath and reflect on the events of the past 12-months; looking forward to the approaching new year with hopes ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2011
  • Excelerate in at Puerto Rico
    US regas specialist puts away another vessel on Central Americas job.
  • Paragon pens charter
    Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner bags a term deal worth over $8m.
  • DOF Subsea gets busy
    Oslo-listed offshore owner orders one newbuilding and fixes three ships on long-term deals.
  • Genco credit covenant waiver
    Peter Georgiopoulos led bulk carrier owner does a deal over its $1.4bn revolving credit facility.
  • Farstad continues Brazil push
    Norwegian offshore owner sends another vessel to Brazil on a long-term deal.
  • Keppel scoops Brazil rig deal
    Singapore-listed rigbuilder nets $800m contract with Brazilian player.
  • Vale VLOCs a "loss-leader"
    Sale of mining giant's behemoths could be compensated by profits from a couple of iron ore shipments to China, says ICAP Shipping.
  • Ship maker turns breaker
    Top Chinese shipyard group plans significant diversification into industrial scale shipbreaking.
  • Surf's up for Subsea 7
    Oslo-listed offshore company wins $185m UK North Sea contract from ELF Exploration.
  • Tufton declares Scorpio stake
    London-based investment fund reveals previously undisclosed share in a Monaco-based tanker owner.
  • Oceaneering snags BP deals
    US offshore contractor wins contracts from oil major to supply up to three offshore vessels for work off Angola.
  • Keppel seals jack-up upgrade
    Aussie-Singapore joint venture opts to have repair and modification work carried out at FELS yard.
  • Precious offloads ABG ship
    Khalid Hashim-led bulker player opts to sell bulker newbuilding contract to Singapore's Global Bulk Carriers.
  • Pacific Drilling gets thumbs up
    Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley initiate coverage of Ofer Group drilling company with positive assessments.
  • Pirates target Nordic tanker
    US Navy comes to the rescue as Nordic American Tanker suezmax is fired upon by pirates off Somalia.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2011
  • DNV acquires majority KEMA shares
    Company will support maritime customers as the world transitions towards a safe, reliable, efficient and clean energy ecosystem.
  • European players expect early market close on Friday
    Year-end holidays approaching.
  • Rotterdam market sees little activity
    Some delays in Gibraltar.
  • Fujairah prices continue to climb
    Prices lack direction in Suez.
  • Port handles its first 10,000 TEU containership
    Colombo will be ready to handle 'any mega vessel to be built in the future.'
  • Fuel oil terminal to start operations 'soon'
    Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal will be the largest in the Black Sea.
  • Bunkering goes ahead despite strike
    Pilot services in Antwerp expected to resume later Thursday.
  • Price trends mixed at different Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel tight in key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at three-month high
    Stocks up on influx of Western arbitrage cargoes.
  • New Zealand fines companies for spill during bunkering
    Spill would not have occurred if staff followed correct procedures, says local judge.
  • Finnish Border Guard orders dual-fuel patrol craft
    Building of vessel offers 'excellent opportunities' for implementing environmentally friendly technologies, says shipbuilder.
  • Supplier eyes larger share of business at Sri Lanka's east coast
    'Good' business potential, says Managing Director of Lanka IOC.
  • Indonesian oil major sees 'positive' bunker sales
    Targets higher revenues and profit in 2012.
  • Shipping outlook 'unfavourable' on rising bunkers
    Uncertainty over European debt and its banking sector will 'severely test' the Asia-Pacific region next year, says Standard & Poor's.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- 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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