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January 26, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • The days they used to SOS Keppel
    It would be a bit of an understatement to call Seow Tiang Keng an engineer. If Singapore owes its turbocharged landscape of today to the architects of its infancy, Mr Seow was one of the men who helped to build it from the marsh up.
Strait Talk
  • Time for a more robust response to piracy
    THERE were dramatic events in the Indian Ocean last week as two navies, Malaysia's and South Korea's, demonstrated that apparently ever bolder Somali pirates do not always have everything go their way.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • The days they used to SOS Keppel
    It would be a bit of an understatement to call Seow Tiang Keng an engineer. If Singapore owes its turbocharged landscape of today to the architects of its infancy, Mr Seow was one of the men who helped to build it from the marsh up.
Strait Talk
  • Time for a more robust response to piracy
    THERE were dramatic events in the Indian Ocean last week as two navies, Malaysia's and South Korea's, demonstrated that apparently ever bolder Somali pirates do not always have everything go their way.

Sched Netweb site
  • Ethiopian Shipping Lines orders 9 ships from China
  • Maersk and CMA CGM re-organise Far East-Greece services
  • Hong Kong to shut businesses dealing with Iran's IRSL
  • Jilin province to spend US$8.6 billion on infrastructure
  • Canadian National rail strike off as union makes deal
  • Savannah's best ever year - up 20pc to 2,826,308 TEU
  • Dutch liquid container major makes Singapore its intra-Asia base
  • TRACE says GAC Nigeria beats bribery, ethics praiseworthy
  • Obama orders bureaucrats to review to regulatory excess
  • US and Yemen work together on lifting air cargo ban
  • FedEx unveils iPhone, BlackBerry apps to mobile website
  • American Science & Engineering win US$14 million screening contract

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • K+N expanding its European overland network
    Kuehne + Nagel is set to significantly expand its European overland network, by increasing the number of scheduled international lines from 300 to 500 by 2014, with departures doub...
  • German seaports handle 5.8% more from January to September 2010
    Germany's seaports lifted approximately 5.8% more cargo in the first nine months of 2010, compared to the same time frame in 2009, according to provisional data releas...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Offshore permitting delays threaten 125,000 Gulf jobs
  • Eniram and ABB ink agreement on Azipod optimization
  • Todd won't extend search for alternate purchaser
  • Plea for more naval assets to counter pirates
  • Carnival Splendour goes to San Francisco for repairs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Portland International Airport sees passenger gains in 2010
  • Port Metro Vancouver taps Neeser as chairman
  • CSX Corporation reports record fourth quarter earnings
  • ATA truck tonnage index climbs during December
  • Hamburg Sud plans change for Philadelphia chassi scheme

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Korea Line faces painful options
    Carrier may need to sell part of its owned fleet to get through its financial troubles
  • Korea Line filing fear for panamax owners
    Fears of oversupply as average time charter rate of $12,000 per day looks set to fall further
  • Ship auctions spike as market drops
    Two gas carriers arrested in Gibraltar are set for sale by auction in February, in what sale and purchase brokers believe might be a sign that banks are losing patience with non-performing shipowners
  • Black Sea and Med offer hope for crude aframaxes
    After a soft start to 2011 for the crude aframax fleet, several brokers have pointed to better rates prospects for those trading in the Black Sea and Mediterranean regions, which could boost other routes
  • Excel distances itself from Korea Line panic
    Dry bulk operator seeks to reassure investors as Korea Line bankruptcy takes its toll on shipping stocks
  • Eagle Bulk share price dives on Korea Line fears
    Bankruptcy protection filing ensnares as many as 150 dry bulk carriers on long-term charter
  • Door still open for Korea Line state bail out
    Bankruptcy protection laws give shipowner plenty of leeway for a cash injection
  • Malacca Straits poses no challenge to Maersk giants
    New report says boxships of nearly double 18,000 teu can effectively transit waterway
  • Germany edges closer to armed guards onboard
    German Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Interior to evaluate armed guards for German flagged ships
  • Samho Jewelry hijackers likely to be tried in South Korea
    Alleged pirates will probably stand trial in South Korea
  • US car sales drive surge in container volumes
    South Korean exports pushing overall 21% rise in eastbound volumes from northeast Asia in the third quarter 2010
  • Louis Dreyfus in merger talks with Glencore
    Mulls Singapore listing for LD Commodities trading arm
  • Shipping rates diverge as commodities surge
    Prices for bulk commodities return to near record highs but shipping rates hit near record lows
  • Hamburg formula gaining acceptance
    German approach could change the way calculations are made to determine what a vessel is really worth
  • Estimating value the Hamburg way
  • Kiel sees record throughput numbers
    Port handles 5.8m tonnes of cargo in 2010
  • Making salvage terms stick
    Will changes to the salvage convention protect cargo owners from hasty decisions?
  • Common user key to DP World strategy
    Port group looks at individual terminal assets rather when considering purchases
  • Solvency II amendments to make transition easier
    Attempts to clarify the time'table for Solvency II imple'mentation have left insurers' preparations even more awry
  • Call for increased competition within mutual P&I market
    Lack of alternative to P&I body creating problems, warns marine broker Tysers
  • Bringing out the big guns may put you in the firing line
    Broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson is set to launch a new service for its maritime clients ' the opportunity to use armed guards as they traverse the pirate-ridden waters off the coast of Somalia
  • Transparency is vital to assess risks
    Shipping companies seeking to raise equity should be prepared to provide more detailed information to protect investors and lenders
  • Welcome piracy move
    The shipping industry needs to address the problems piracy presents to it in a way that resembles other corporate risk management policies
  • Inland importance
    The Rhine logjam caused by a capsized tanker should be a wake-up call to press for more inland salvage resources
  • CSD forecasts 60% surge in 2010 profits
    Growth seen as freight rates increase
  • Keppel 2010 profit up 12%
    Net profit reaches $1.4bn but revenues fall 20% due to reduced orderbook

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Berlin pirate talks stall
    GERMAN owner representatives said they have failed to reach accord with the government in discussing a scheme to deploy naval guards on German ships.
  • Terminal tension boils up
    A PORT alliance set up to lobby for a permit to build the proposed Jasper Ocean Terminal in South Carolina has pointedly left out Charleston.
  • Oil price warning sounded
    IF DEMAND stays high for diesel to generate power in China, last week's brief bob of the ICE Brent crude price above $100 per barrel could become familiar in tanker markets, a report warned today.
  • 'Captain Vassilis' dies
    GREEK shipping titan Vassilis Constantakopoulos died today at age 75.
  • Kyushu buys Gorgon's LNG
    JAPAN'S Kyushu Electric Power has signed a deal to buy 300,000 tonnes of LNG per year, to be shipped from the Gorgon project in Western Australia, IHS World Markets Energy reported today.
  • HMM unveils record figures
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine in South Korea has announced that it had record business results last year.
  • Nanjing Tanker to distribute bonus shares
    CHINESE tanker operator Nanjing Tanker said today it plans to distribute bonus shares to its shareholders.
  • Songa raises holding
    SONGA Offshore, the listed Norwegian offshore vessel operator, has increased its holding in Deepwater Driller to 51.9%, from 31.25% that it owned previously.
  • Korea Line seeks receivership
    THE FAILURE of Korea Line is likely to resurrect concerns about the health of drybulk shipping as a whole, analysts said today.
  • Hanjin terminal at Jaxport delayed again
    PLANS FOR Hanjin's first box terminal on the US East Coast have been delayed once again, with construction now pushed back for 18-24 months.
  • Chevron sells Japan more LNG from Oz
    CHEVRON Australia has struck another major sales deal for LNG from its Gorgon project in Western Australia.
  • A drybulk silver lining?
    MERCATOR Lines, the Singapore-listed subsidiary of India's second-biggest privately owned carrier, said today it has secured a six-year charter for one of its post-Panamaxes.
  • Chemoil closes four units
    SINGAPORE'S bunker supplier Chemoil has closed four dormant subsidiaries as part of its downsizing programme.
  • Compressor blamed for fire
    A FIRE in the engine room of one of the world's few coal-burning merchant ships was caused by an overheating air compressor, an inquiry has found.
  • Coal importers rush to fix
    BROKERS in Singapore told Fairplay today that Chinese coal importers are rushing to fix shipments to cover the 15-day Chinese New Year holiday that starts on 3 February.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Prince Rupert Handles Record Cargo
    Container volume increased to 343,366 20-foot equivalent units in 2010, a 29.5 percent increase over 2009, at the three-year-old container...
  • Norfolk Southern Profit Climbed 31 Percent to $402 Million
    Norfolk Southern earned a net profit of $402 million in the fourth quarter, a 31 percent gain compared with a...
  • Census Bureau to Change Export Filing Rules
    Rule changes proposed by the Census Bureau would severely limit post-departure electronic export declarations. Only a limited number of agricultural...
  • Railroads Trim Payrolls in December
    The seven largest freight railroads trimmed 642 positions from their combined U.S. workforce in December, for the first reduction since...
  • Builders Group Presses GOP Lawmakers on Infrastructure
    A construction industry group says backers of a new national transportation bill must provide 'transformational reforms' to get a highway...
  • US Postal Service Energy Reduction Saves $5 Million
    The U.S. Postal Service saved $5 million in 2010 by reducing energy, water, solid waste to landfills and petroleum fuel...
  • Port of Oakland Names Three Executives
    The Port of Oakland announced three hires to advance its five-year strategic plan. The Board of Commissioners last year worked...
  • Swift's Annual Revenue Rises 13.9 Percent to $2.9 Billion
    Swift Transportation raised its operating revenue 16.8 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter to $780.4 million as it increased volume...
  • Pirates Seize Beluga Project-Cargo Vessel
    Pirates off the coast of Somalia captured a German multipurpose vessel with 12 men on board. The Beluga Nomination,...
  • Consumer Confidence Shifts Upward
    The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index in January shifted upward to a level not seen since May 2010 as income...
  • CN Profit Grows 19 Percent to $503 Million
    Canadian National Railway saw its fourth quarter operating income rise 18.5 percent from a year earlier to $774 million while...
  • Vietnam Terminal Gets Super Post-Panamax Cranes
    Vietnam's Cai Mep International Terminal took delivery of the first two of six super post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes that will enable...
  • DP World 2010 Traffic Hits Record 49.6 Million TEUs
    DP World reported container traffic rose 14 percent in 2010 from the previous year to an all time high of...
  • French Ports Return to Work
    French ports Jan. 25 returned to work after a four-day nationwide strike as dock unions plan their next move in...
  • CSX Profit Jumps 42 Percent to $430 Million
    CSX Transportation's net profit rose 42 percent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier to $430 million, with a...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Turning the other cheek strategy will not defeat piracy
  • Strike averted on CN rail network
  • DP World hits record volume in 2010
  • JAXPORT to delay new Hanjin terminal construction
  • Founder of Costamare dies

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Austal taps tax man
    Mobile-based shipbuilder clinches close to $10m worth of US tax breaks as top brass unveils expansion plan.
  • Excel fights stock dive
    Greek bulker owner's spin doctors work overtime to ease investors spooked by collapse of Korea Line Corp.
  • GLDD prices
    Nasdaq-listed dredging giant storms Wall Street with $250m bond offering.
  • Songa shifts orbit
    Oslo-listed drillship owner shells out $34m to top off investment in Deepwater Driller.
  • Eagle looks to calm fears
    Nasdaq-listed owner plays down the potential impact should KLC charters be torn up.
  • Exmar in three-year cheer
    Euronext-listed owner keeps gas game moving with timely time charter tied to 12,000-cbm LPG carrier, brokers say.
  • SeaBird set to soar
    Oslo-listed seismic outfit seeks employment while vessels wait for survey work with Chevron.
  • Shockwave strikes US
    Eagle Bulk the biggest loser Tuesday morning as Korea Line Corp's filing brings widespread falls.
  • Crewman airlifted
    Sick seafarer taken by helicopter from Ray Shipping vessel 117 miles off Canada.
  • Norden eyes share buys
    Carsten Mortensen-led Dane to spend up to $31m on its own shares in push for payout.
  • Conoco grabs Dof duo
    Norwegian owner reveals six-year contracts with ConocoPhillips for PSV pair on order at STX.
  • Morken quits Solvang
    Michael Steensland Brun to take over top job at Norwegian gasship owner as Magne Morken moves on.
  • Shreyas storms back to profit
    Indian boxship owner back in black in third quarter as revenue grows 46%.
  • Cost cuts spur Keppel
    Choo Chiau Beng-led shipyard surpasses market expectations to post record full-year profit.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Heat treatment revised for emerald ash borer
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture''s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has revised the heat treatment schedule for ash logs and all hardwood firewood moving interstate from an emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantined area. "APHIS poli...
  • Tribunal favors U.S. on Canadian lumber spat
    A London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) tribunal last Friday sided with the United States in the second arbitration brought under the U.S.-Canada 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA). The tribunal found Canada breached its obligations u...
  • Taiwan's beef tests embroil U.S. exporters
    The U.S. government is seeking clarification from Taiwan on its recent decision to begin testing beef imports for the growth promotant ractopamine hydrochloride. While Taiwan has had a zero-tolerance policy in place for several years against the u...
  • Thackrah to direct Military Sealift Command
    The U.S. Navy''s Military Sealift Command has named John Thackrah as executive director. Thackrah, a member of the federal government's Senior Executive Service, will oversee the command's business operations and serve as a senior advisor to the co...
  • Shippers face onerous EU manifest requirements?
    A U.K.-based shippers' advocate group is voicing its concern over what it calls onerous expectations from some carriers in response to the European Union's new advanced manifest rules, which went into effect Jan. 1. Some carriers are asking for th...
  • TIACA names Steen chairman
    The International Air Cargo Association has appointed Michael Steen, executive vice president and chief commercial officer for Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, to chairman. Steen was the association's vice chairman, when Ulrich Ogiermann, former pres...
  • U.S. acts to improve high-tech trade with India
    The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday took the first steps to implement the export control policy initiatives announced by President Obama and Indian Prime Minister Singh on Nov. 8, 2010. "Today's action marks a significant milestone in reinforcin...
  • Shipper news
    Taiwan's beef tests embroil U.S. exportersThe U.S. government is seeking clarification from Taiwan on its recent decision to begin testing beef imports for the growth promotant ractopamine hydrochloride. Tribunal favors U.S. on Canadian lumber spat...
  • February Feature

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Topoil takes TC of Pallas newbuilding
    Topoil of Gothenburg takes time charter of the newbuilding Pallas Shipping ordered in Turkey in the summer of 2010.
  • Norden sells six under construction
    D/S Norden has signed an agreement for an en bloc of six Handysize newbuildings currently under construction in China. The series of bulkcarriers will be delivered within this year
  • Odense deliver the first of three frigates
    Odense Steel Shipyard has officially delivered the first of the three frigates under construction for the Danish Navy. The first one is now handed over to the Navy and will

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 25, 2011
  • Debate over California fuel rule continues
    Regulation attempts to balance the need to reduce emissions and the needs of the shipping industry.
  • LNG carrier will be classed to 'highest' environmental standards
    Carrier will be able to use LNG as a bunker fuel.
  • Prices steady in Fujairah
    Reports of tight avails for deliveries before February.
  • Prices ease in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    32 Vessels waiting off Gibraltar to enter the port for bunkering.
  • Judge to rule on point of law in bunker spill case
    Pacific Adventurer spill was 'worst in Australia's history'.
  • Eniram's improved technology for Azipod
    Eniram's pod optimisation technology will be integrated into ABB's Azipod propulsion system for new build vessels.
  • Players fear 'monopolisation' of Novorossiysk bunker market
    Sources say port operator is putting pressure on ship owners.
  • New bunker tanker for Scandinavian waters
    Topoil says vessel is designed to meet demands of Scandinavian region.
  • IFO prices generally down at major ports
    Demand largely average at key Asian ports, traders say.
  • Vessel tow kite manufacturer reels in investor
    $20.5 million invested in Skysails last year.
  • 'Foaming metal' to cut weight of ships by 30%
    Lighter vessels will result in lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
  • WFS shares up on acquisition
    Monday's closing price 64% higher than WFS's 52-week low.
  • Vessel involved in illegal bunkering 'chartered out'
    Singapore-based firm 'not aware' of any illegal operation onboard the vessel, says source.

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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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