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March 24, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cosco Pacific doubles profit in FY2010
    Cosco Pacific Ltd, Asia's third-largest container terminal operator, more than doubled profit last year as world trade rebounded from the global recession.
  • Takeover talk fuels Hyundai Merchant rise
    Hyundai Merchant Marine Co, the biggest unit of South Korea's Hyundai Group, jumped to the highest in six weeks in Seoul trading on renewed speculation that the company may become a takeover target.
  • LNG cargoes to be diverted to Japan
    Indonesia, the world's third-largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, may divert cargoes from BP plc's Tangguh plant in West Papua province to Japan, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Darwin Saleh said.
  • Evergreen Marine Corp posts third straight quarter of profit

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco carries mega pumper to cool Fukushima reactor
  • Hamburg Sud orders six 9,600-TEUers from Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Savannah's container volumes increase 16.3pc in February
  • Matson quarterly losses expected despite fuel surcharges
  • CMA CGM enhances EPIC service for Indian subcontinent and Europe
  • World trade up 17pc in Q4, with South, Central America leading
  • Kuehne + Nagel buys control of New Zealand reefer operator
  • CEVA to manage Husqvarna Motorcycless operation, employees
  • Changi's cargo fall in February, but passenger numbers rise
  • 20 die as Antonov-12 with illegal passengers crashes in Pointe Noire
  • Two new orders for B747-8Fs brings Korean Air's total order to 7

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM upgrades EPIC service
  • ICSA rolls out Softlink's Logi-Sys
  • MSC Chitra re-floated, moved
  • SCI contributes towards purchase of medical equipment
  • Demand drop in Japan may ease iron ore prices
  • Sensitive items' imports rise by 8 pc in April-Dec. 2010
  • Tea exports to Egypt halted due to payment hitch
  • Marseilles Fos registers increased 2010 throughput despite difficulties
  • Port & dock workers rally against corporatisation
  • VOC Port sets new record by handling 449,514 TEUs
  • FIATA's AFI announces industry relations action plan
  • With inflation easing, govt permits 5 lt sugar exports

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Study foresees growing demand for low-cost HGVs
    The increasing use of cost-effective light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles in emerging markets and the continued recessionary pressures in the developed world will increase t...
  • France: road hauliers want even playing field
    A document containing proposals to modernise the road haulage industry has been submitted to the French government. The ideas were tabled by three working groups compr...
  • New train arrives in Belfast
    The northern Irish rail service provider Translink N I Railways has taken delivery of the first of a further 20 brand new trains. The traction, which arrived on schedule,...
  • Australia: building a faster, more reliable rail network
    Australia has reported that another major milestone in the most extensive upgrade to the nation's interstate rail network in almost a century has been reached. Work to straighten k...
  • Korean Air orders two new B747-8Fs
    The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Korean Air have announced an order for two new B747-8 freighters, worth USD 639 million at list prices. In December 2009, Korean Air be...
  • Air cargo parachute system "ParaLander" receives operational certification
    The ParaLander ram-air cargo parachute system, developed and produced by Cassidian, an EADS company headquartered in Munich (Germany), has been approved for operational deployment ...
  • Swissport International posts preliminary 5.2% revenue increase for 2010
    The Zurich (Switzerland)-based company Swissport International, a leading provider of ground services to the aviation industry, generated total operating revenue last year of ...
  • World's most powerful heavylift vessel docks at rhb Rotterdam
    The MS "Lone", the world's most powerful heavylift vessel, recently arrived at rhb stevedoring & warehousing in Rotterdam. Rhb is the preferred stevedore of the S.A.L...
  • Grand Alliance offering direct Vietnam coverage for Asia-Europe service
    The Grand Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd (HL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), are launching a direct call at Cai Mep (Vung Tau) deepwater port ...
  • NYK: free transport of aid supplies to survivors in Japan
    The Japanese shipping group NYK will offer free international transportation of relief supplies to the Tohoku and Kanto regions of Japan, where a massive earthquake hit on 1 March,...
  • Schindler joins Solar Impulse as main partner
    Schindler, a global elevator and escalator provider, has decided to support Solar Impulse, a zero fuel airplane that aims to fly around the world propelled by solar energy only. Sc...
  • Cargo plane crashes in Congo
    The Aviation Safety Network has reported that an Antonov 12 cargo plane was destroyed on 21 March when it crashed in the Mvoumvou residential area of Pointe-Noire (Congo). The airc...
  • Next Aslog congress to be staged in Lyon
    The French logistics association Aslog will stage this year's annual congress in Lyon on 6 and 7 December. The theme of this year's event is "What are the principles for futur...
  • Agility opened new office in Vietnam
    The global logistics service provider Agility recently opened a branch office in Vung Tau (Vietnam) and relocated its Hanoi office to a new, larger facility. Strategically located ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel acquires 75% of perishables logistics operator Cooltainer
    Following the acquisition of three South American airfreight forwarders specialised in perishables logistics in January, the Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based logistics and transpor...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Incat Crowther wind farm service vessel goes on sea trials
  • New call to open up ferry services to Cuba
  • Signet Maritime ASD tugs are first with Cat C175-16 EPA Tier 3 engines
  • Drilling permit is first for well with MWCC capping stack
  • STX Finland to build versatile deck cargo vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Corps boosts avian deterrent at The Dalles Dam
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen launches largest RO/RO vessel
  • Spring sailing schedule set for Washington State Ferries
  • OOCL inks deal for six 13,000 TEU container ships
  • Evergreen Line to start Thailand/Malaysia/Indonesia run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Frontline charters back Front Eagle for $32,500 per day
    Fredriksen-led company exercises purchase option for VLCC then sells for $67m and hires back
  • CSAV sublets boxships as services are suspended
    Return of vessels to spot market has potential to weaken charter rates
  • Rates for larger dry bulk ships shake off Japan disaster
    Average time charter rates for all four major dry bulk vessels sizes have risen for the first time since the Japanese earthquake and tsunami rocked the market for larger capesize and panamax ships
  • Middle East to Asia LPG rates bust 2008 high
    The cost of delivering liquefied petroleum gas from the Middle East to Asia rose to a 30-month high today on increased production from Saudi Arabia and higher Asian demand after winter stock depletion
  • Japan yards avoid worst of tsunami
    Majority of shipyards able to sustain normal business activities
  • Box lines feel the strain as Japanese exports stall
    Shipments out of Japan could fall as much as 20% as factories struggle to resume production
  • Rate war begins as lines struggle to fill their vessels
    Lines quoting rates of $800-$850 per teu for Shanghai to the UK, plus bunker adjustment factor
  • Charter default insurance set to make return
    Insurer sees rise in charterer default insurance in last two quarters
  • Singapore in a spin over influx of foreign labour
    Fears over the impact of the rise in foreign workers' levy flare up ahead of impending elections
  • Base rate rises may prompt change in lender behaviour
  • Disaster could cost Japan $235bn, says World Bank
  • Shipowners battle to reduce exposure to soaring fuel costs
    The depressed markets are making it increasingly difficult for owners to recoup or limit the impact of higher bunker prices
  • Japan adds to carriers' woes
    Now the container industry has to contend with the disruption to supply chains as a result of Japan's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami
  • Box bellwether falters
    There is something ominously ahead of the market curve about Chile's container shipping line, CSAV
  • Ships told to stay clear of Libyan territorial waters
    No-sail zone demand comes as Nato set to launch naval patrol of country
  • Throughput surge boosts Rotterdam bottom line
    Port of Rotterdam Authority posts $217.5m full-year profit as 2010 throughputs soar 11%
  • The real hazards of modern navigation
    Navigators share the sea with all sorts of users and China, especially, needs to rethink how it regulates seaborne traffic
  • CUT tenancy fills the gap at APM Terminals' Pier 400
  • Job fears thaw icy labour relations
    After years of industrial strife, unions and employers are now working together to improve productivity at California's leading ports
  • Commerzbank to take over Deutsche Schiffsbank
    Move marks change in Commerzbank's ship financing strategy
  • UK tax change may hit non-dom shipowners
    Plans to impose remittance charge of £50,000 a year after 12 years in Britain
  • Turku shipyard secures heavy cargo vessel order
    Ship to be built ahead of existing LNG cruise ferry order
  • Tsakos orders 4,700 teu pair from Sungdong
    Vessels scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2013
  • Europe box imports set for healthy growth
    Global Port Tracker predicts exports to grow at slower pace than imports
  • DP World eyes asset sale opportunities
    Port operator has not ruled out further asset sales but has none planned at present
  • Box terminal capacity constraints set to return
    DP World boss Mohammed Sharaf issues warning as utilisation rates surpass 80%
  • CMA 2011: BIMCO attacks use of armed guards to combat piracy
    Statistics about effectiveness of private security use called into question
  • CMA 2011: Call for caution over Chinese loans
    Compass' Karatzas says longer-term intentions of banks not straightforward

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Yemen crisis threatens LNG
    FRENCH oil major Total has warned it may have to declare force majeure on its Yemen LNG operations at Balhaf because of mounting violence, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • US adds to Libya sanctions
    SANCTIONS have been applied by Washington to 14 oil companies linked with Libya's National Oil
  • Bright outlook for LNG rates
    TIGHTER supply and demand will lead to higher short-term LNG freight rates, a MOL adviser told the Gastech conference in Amsterdam today
  • Luksic buys 10% of CSAV
    CHILE'S mining and banking group Luksic has acquired 10% of CSAV
  • India halves vehicle duty
    LUXURY car manufacturers will proceed with expansions in India after a decision to slash customs duty on pre-assembled parts and gearbox transmission assembly units
  • LNG test shows quick power payback
    TESTS OF a process to convert from Diesel-fueled generation of power to LNG fuel showed a payback of costs in just four months, the Gastech conference heard today
  • Ashika responsibility denied
    FIVE defendants facing more than 40 charges arising from the 2009 sinking of the Tongan ferry Princess Ashika have all denied responsibility
  • Capes hinge on miners
    CAPESIZE rates could hinge on miner ore price strategy in 2014-15, according to Navios senior VP Michael McClure
  • Humpuss put on watch list
    HUMPUSS Sea Transport has been placed on the Baltic Exchange's watch list of errant companies
  • Excess yard capacity looms
    SHIPBUILDING capacity already far exceeds demand, DVB Bank shipping head Dagfinn Lunde has warned the Connecticut Maritime Association conference
  • Upside scenario for tankers?
    AMID GLOOM on tanker rates, True North Chartering research director Jerry Lichtblau has outlined a blueprint for recovery
  • MOL plans $1.2Bn in bonds
    MOL HAS registered with Japan's finance ministry to issue 100Bn yen ($1.2Bn) in bonds over the next two years
  • UK, Dutch in anti-pirate moves
    THE UK government will spend £6M ($9.8M) on anti-piracy measures in the Indian Ocean
  • PT Berlian Laju calls a timeout
    INDONESIA'S PT Berlian Laju has delayed announcing its 2010 results in Singapore and Indonesia, where Asia's biggest chemical tanker operator is listed
  • Evergreen roars back
    TAIWANESE carrier Evergreen has reversed 2009 losses with net profits of T$15.2Bn ($513.5M) for 2010

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • DOT's Stimulus Payouts Reach $26.7 Billion
    The Department of Transportation is pushing more stimulus money out to states to reimburse them for completed infrastructure projects, with...
  • Q&A: Panama Canal Authority's Aleman on Expansion Project
    In this podcast, Senior Editor Peter T. Leach sits down with Alberto Aleman, administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, on...
  • OOCL Orders Six 13,000-TEU Vessels
    OOCL ordered six new ships Wednesday, each with capacities of 13,000 20-foot-equivalent units. The Hong Kong-based liner carrier said...
  • Cosco Pacific Mulls Trust Listing
    Cosco Pacific, the terminal-operating arm of China Cosco Holdings, said it may put some operations in a business trust following...
  • Charleston Container Volume Climbs 7 Percent
    Container throughput in the Port of Charleston climbed 7 percent in February over the same month last year, bringing the...
  • UASC Adds Libya Surcharge
    Middle East carrier United Arab Shipping Company announced a "war risk surcharge" on all cargo moving to and from ports...
  • Penske Logistics Names South America Director
    Penske Logistics named Paulo Sarti as Managing Director for South American operations. Based in S'o Paulo, Brazil, he is...
  • EPA Says US Radiation Poses No Health Concern
    Radiation levels reaching the U.S. from Japan's nuclear disaster remain 'hundreds of thousands to millions of times below levels...
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen Gets First of New Ro-Ro Series
    The Wilh. Wilhelmsen group took delivery of the first of four new roll-on, roll-off vessels built in Japan. The carrier...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Rising North Europe Trade
    Import volumes at six major North European ports are expected to have increased by 16 percent in January of this...
  • First Tanker Arrives at Port of Hachinohe
    A tanker arrived at the Port of Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Wednesday, carrying 380 tons of propane...
  • DP World 2010 Profit Jumps 35 Percent
    DP World, the global ports operator, boosted 2010 earnings 35 percent from a year ago driven by a rebound in...
  • Hapag-Lloyd IPO Delayed on Market Volatility
    The public listing of shares in German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd has been delayed due to market volatility. An initial...
  • CMA CGM Leaseback Deal Includes Repurchase Options
    Ship Finance International on Tuesday revealed details of its reported agreement to buy two container ships from CMA CGM and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Antwerp's French delight
  • Ivory Coast on verge of civil war
  • IMB praises Indian navy for 'firm stance' on piracy
  • Tilbury established as Olympics hub, as Forth accept takeover
  • Kerry expands footprint in China's interior

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Slater's insolvency check list
    Shipping financier says some US-listed owners run the risk of 'going down' as rock bottom rates threaten cash reserves.
  • 'Bleeding has stopped'
    BLT Chembulk CEO Jack Noonan 'bullish' about chemical tanker market as tsunami and scrapping trims global fleet.
  • Private equity a poor fit
    Paragon boss Michael Bodouroglou believes shipping is too risky for private equity investors.
  • CSL snaps up Jebsens unit
    Canadian group buys Jebsens Rederi's self-unloader business in a swoop which also includes leading executives.
  • Ship arrests on the rise
    Maritime repo man recalls Eastwind auction as banks and creditors gear up for seizures as ship prices stabilise.
  • Broker predicts 'KG universe'
    Basil Karatzas says investors may be interested in tanker and bulker KG funds as asset prices rise.
  • Vessel pile-up
    Bulker Rubicone hits two ro-ros during towing operation at port of Lubeck.
  • Sale spur for Frontline
    John Fredriksen's flagship tanker company pockets $10m after confirming VLCC sale-and-leaseback.
  • Jackson stays on
    Baltic Exchange chairman signs up for another 12 months, extending current two-year term.
  • Turku catches a lifeline
    Order for complex multi-purpose newbuilding promises to create 300 jobs at STX Europe yard.
  • Thy Ferries bankrupt
    Danish ro-ro investors start again with new ship charter after two-month-old operation bites the dust.
  • Eagle ship shoots back
    Pirate shot during failed attack on Eagle Bulk vessel which had previously fallen victim to KLC drama.
  • Six-pack for OOIL
    Hong Kong owner pens deals for giant 13,000-teu container vessels at Samsung.
  • Ferry jumper feared dead
    Search fails to find female passenger who leapt from Color Line vessel off Denmark.
  • Union sickened in vomit row
    US ferry workers defend double pay for cleaning up puke as senator goes on attack.
  • LNG set for order boom
    Japan's nuclear crisis may trigger a wave of LNG carrier newbuildings, says Korean shipyard analyst.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Container inspection, repair classes in Newark
    The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) will hold its next inspection and repair courses in Newark, N.J., in late April. The dry van course will be on April 27, while the chassis class will take place on April 28. Course registrati...
  • Algoma to build 5 Great Lakes ships
    Algoma Central Corp. will spend about $400 million to build five Equinox-class vessels for plying the Great Lakes. The new vessel type, which was developed by Algoma's designers in St. Catharines, Ontario, will be able to carry significantly more ...
  • Wallenborn provides Air Canada Europe feeder
    Air Canada Cargo has awarded a two-year contract to Wallenborn Group to provide road feeder services covering 40 airports in 14 European and Scandinavian countries. Specifically, the agreement covers road transport from Air Canada's major European ...
  • Japan air fuel supplies running low
    The International Air Transport Association said this week that fuel supplies are running low in Japanese airports. IATA said the twin disasters that struck northern Japan March 11 have left airports with less than 10 days worth of supply, leading ...
  • Rotations on revised Asia/Americas services
    Rotation details have emerged about a joint service from CSAV, China Shipping, CMA CGM and Libra linking Asia and the Americas. American Shipperreported in Januarythat the lines would effectively merge their ANDEX (CSAV and Libra) and ACSA (China S...
  • CSAV drops Asia/U.S. East Coast loop
    Chilean liner carrier CSAV is dropping a service linking Asia and the U.S. East Coast, according to a report this week by maritime news serviceAlphalinerand confirmed by American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. As of March 28, the line will drop i...
  • MISC drops Far East/India loop
    An MISC service between, the Far East, Southeast Asia and India has been suspended, American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data said. The Halal Express had a rotation of Shanghai, Xiamen, Singapore, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Port Klang, Singapore and Shangh...
  • Radiation worries
    FDA halts some food shipments from Japan The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will stop all imports of milk, vegetable and fruit products from the Japanese prefectures of Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma that face potential radiation contamin...
  • Region, U.S. economy entwined

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Meriaura orders multipurpose deck cargo vessel
    Gaiamare Ltd in the Meriaura group of companies and STX Finland Oy have signed a contract for the construction of a versatile multipurpose deck cargo vessel at the Turku shipyard
  • Finnlines vessels again i blockade
    The Finnish Transport Workers' Union AKT has again declared an illegal blockade of Finnlines' vessels in Finnish ports. The blockade started on March 23, 2011 at 6.00 and will
  • Nordane tug left for Canada on a heavylifter
    The Nordane tug Stevns Icecap, which was sold to the Canadian mining company Rio Tinto Alcan in January, is now on its way to Canada on the Dutch heavylift carrier
  • Norden secures coal transport contract
    The Danish shipping company Norden has secured a five-year contract with the Norwegian state-owned mining company Store Norske Spitsbergen Grubekompani AS for the transport of coal from Svalbard
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen takes delivery of Mark V ship
    Norwegian Wilh. Wilhelmsen has taken delivery of the roro carrier T'nsberg from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki, Japan. This is the first Mark V ship in a series of four
  • Havila signs Total deal
    The Norwegian offshore operator Havila Shipping has secured a contract with Total E&P Norge AS for the anchor handler Havila Jupiter. The contract, valued at NOK 25 million, is

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 23, 2011
  • Andatee to announce 2010 financial results
    The company will discuss Q4, and year end results, in a conference call on March 31.
  • Food versus fuel debate reignited
    Rising oil prices raises concerns over food production being squeezed, however experts warn of the steep costs to blaming biofuels.
  • Prices rise in Fujairah
    Avails reported as tight in Cape Town.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg markets firm
    In Rotterdam, some some suppliers reported to be fully booked this week.
  • New ro-ro vessel will see fuel savings of up to 20%
    Wilh. Wilhelmsen vessel has series of energy savings features.
  • Crude volatile as Japanese speculation raises concern
    Futures dropped as Japan weighed a postwar-style reconstruction agency to oversee repairs.
  • Confidence levels drop among shipping industry players
    Fears focus on surplus tonnage and unrest in North Africa and Middle East.
  • 'Surge' in fuel imports looks less likely
    Japan to release more material from its oil reserves.
  • Cargo volumes on St. Lawrence Seaway 'to rise'
    Seaway officials praise investment in fuel-efficient fleets.
  • More Beluga companies file for bankruptcy
    Management boards advised to petition for insolvency proceedings at a German district court.
  • Asian bunker prices up mid-week
    Generally 'low' demand at Asia's bunkering hubs, according to traders.
  • Bunker supplier buys first 380 cSt parcel from Essar Oil
    At lower premiums due to heavy inflows of Western arbitrage cargoes from second half of March to first half of April.
  • Tech firm updates emissions monitoring system
    New design uses less cable, thus reducing power consumption, time and money for installation, says Martek.
  • 'Risks' in acting too early to meet future 0.50% sulphur limit
    Refiners should adopt 'wait-and-see' approach, says US consultant.
  • MGO avails 'may tighten' in Busan
    Local traders believe South Korean refiners are exporting more MGO cargoes to Japan.
  • Environmental regulations are 'game changers'
    Environmental agenda is shipping's 'biggest challenge,'says President of Teekay.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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