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May 26, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker Pacific denies selling tanker to Iranian company
    SINGAPORE-based Tanker Pacific has denied any wrongdoing in the sale of one of its tankers, after it fell afoul of the US State Department for allegedly selling the MT Raffles Park to Iran.
  • More cases of maritime arbitration heard in S'pore
    SINGAPORE is fast gaining prominence as the place of choice to sort out a legal brawl on the high seas.
  • Shipping lines turn to leasing firms for containers
    The global trade rebound is pushing shipping lines to rely more on leasing companies such as CAI International and TAL International Group for the containers used to transport everything from bananas to blouses.

Sched Netweb site
  • Australia's container terminals face seven-day dock strike this week
  • Shenzhen volume up 23pc, remains world's fourth busiest container port
  • Icelandic volcano fizzles, industry says regulators caught flat footed - again
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange ready to submit CCFI to audit if demand high
  • Costamare first quarter profit declines 28pc to US$17.9 million
  • DCT Gdansk welcomes 15,500-TEU Maersk Elba on AE10 service
  • MOL-Samudera China-India service calls at Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay
  • Lianyungang's first quarter throughput up 21.5pc
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of twelfth 11,388-TEU ship - CMA CGM Lyra
  • High Court orders DP World Chennai to cut rate terminal tariffs 35pc
  • Mississippi reopens to river traffic, New Orleans port operations normal
  • CEVA recognised by FCI as preferred partner
  • Klaus-Michael Kuehne steps down from helm as chairman
  • Blank Rome's Conor Warde moves to firm's Hong Kong office
  • Beihai Airport's cargo volume rises 123pc in first four months
  • Davies Turner installs dual-view x-ray scanning machine
  • Juneyao Airlines to resume launch of Hailar-Shanghai service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxship deliveries projected to hit historic high
  • CMA CGM's new 11,400-TEU giant of the seas christened in Dunkirk
  • IMO approves armed guards on ships to tackle Somali piracy threat
  • Major Indian shipping companies to see weakening profitability in the medium term: ICRA
  • Support for IMO's member state audit scheme
  • Anticipating price rise, coffee traders hold on to exports
  • Anti-dumping duty proposed on Chinese STPP
  • Bilateral trade with India to touch $ 1 bn in 2011: Thailand
  • Handicraft exports rise 26 pc in 2010-11
  • Oilmeal exports surge two-fold to 5 lakh tonnes in April
  • Pharma exports recover to touch $ 10.3 bn in 2010-11
  • Propped up by chilli & mint oil products, spices exports surpass $ 1.4 bn
  • Sharma expects India-Africa trade to touch $ 70 bn by 2015
  • JN Port's 22nd anniversary today
  • SAIL mulling setting up ports, terminals on east coast
  • Only PPP can solve rail infra capacity problem: Mathur
  • Thar Dry Port commences scheduled rail operations from ICD-Sanand to gateway ports
  • Cotton body urges govt to permit exports without curbs
  • Crisis-hit Karnataka ore exporters may miss China godsend
  • Forex reserves dip by $ 2 bn
  • Govt U-turn on lifting ban on foodgrain exports
  • NTPC jacks coal import target by 4 million tonnes
  • Global economic climate brightens again, ICC/Ifo survey reveals

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • Asiana Cargo plans weekly service to Nagoya
    The South Korean carrier Asiana Cargo wants to start a weekly all-freighter service on Seoul Incheon-Nagoya route, with effect from 25 June. Subject to government approval, the air...
  • IBA Lojistik augments fleet
    The Turkish logistics service provider IBA Lojistik, based in Istanbul, recently held a ceremony to mark the delivery of the first batch of new vehicles that it will acquire this y...
  • US transport company TransForce Inc doubled Q1 profit
    TransForce Inc, a leading North American transport company, increased its revenue by 20% in Q1/2011. The Q1/2011 adjusted profit more than doubled to USD 12.2 million, whilst ...
  • More movements but less cargo in Hong Kong
    Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported that flight movements in April surged by 12.1% from a year earlier to 27,685. Cargo tonnage, which amounted to 330,000 t in the same...
  • Union Pacific receives Texas environmental excellence award
    The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality presented the US transport service provider Union Pacific Railroad with an environmental excellence award for developing some of ...
  • CSX commits additional USD 160 million to national gateway
    The US transport service provider CSX is to invest USD 160 million over the next several years to complete the national gateway - one of the most important transportation projects ...
  • New report sees tonnage gains through 2022 in USA
    After a dip during the recent recession, the US freight economy, particularly for trucking, is projected to grow significantly in the years ahead, according to American Trucking As...
  • Slow steaming the norm on Far East-North Europe route
    On 20 April the last service in the Far East - North Europe trade stopped being operated at its "normal" speed. Instead the CSCL-Evergreen AEX 1-CEM service switched to s...
  • Iceland opens airports; flights to Scotland cancelled
    Several airports in Great Britain had to be closed yesterday (24 May) because ash clouds from the Icelandic volcano Grimsvötn began to drift to the south. The British air traffic c...
  • Ekol Logistics opens new branch office in Italy
    The Turkish logistics provider Ekol has inaugurated a new facility in Modena (Italy). The company primarily offers road haulage and seafreight services from the new platform, but a...
  • Jan de Rijk Logistics: contract renewal with Dorna Sports
    Jan de Rijk Logistics and Dorna Sports have announced the renewal of a three-year contract for the provision of European road feeder services and connected logistics services relat...
  • Broekman Group opens new head office in Rotterdam
    The Dutch forwarding and logistics company Broekman Group opened its new head office in PortCity 1 on 20 May, and centralised different existing operations at the loca...
  • Ceva appoints consumer and retail business development manager for Iberia
    Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, recently appointed Javier S'enz as business development manager for the consumer and retail sector in Iberia. S'en...
  • Petrolesport OJSC to commence second phase of reefer storage site
    Petrolesport OJSC (part of the Global Ports Investments PLC group), recently launched the second construction phase of its storage site for reefer containers. Petrolesport currentl...
  • CMA CGM: new giant of the seas christened in Dunkirk
    CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company, recently held a naming ceremony for the "CMA CGM Titan", an 11,400 teu containership, at the Dunkirk termin...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • Austal looks to refocus Henderson yard on defense
  • Vitter to Salazar: No permits, no pay raise
  • Nor-Shipping picks Vale Brasil as first Clean Ship Award winner
  • Trailer Bridge names Scott Fernandez Chief Commercial Officer
  • Wärtsilä to supply design and equipment for next generation PSV
  • Somali officials intercept pirate ransom payment
  • Incat Crowther 26 m cat proves fuel economy on sea trials

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • ATA truck tonnage index sees numbers drop in April
  • AAPA schedules seminar covering port security
  • Port of Grays Harbor looking for marina workers
  • NYK solar powered car carrier to be fitted with hybrid power system
  • Trailer Bridge taps Fernandez as chief commercial officer

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • Frontline expects weak tanker rates to continue
    Major VLCC player sees little improvement beyond $27,000 per day
  • Smaller boxships draw charter interest
    Container lines trying to fix ten-year charter deals for ships around 1,100 teu
  • June cargoes offer respite for struggling VLCCs
    Owners of very large crude carriers shipping Middle Eastern oil to Asia have seen their daily earnings more than double in a week on an influx of cargoes for loading onto vessels in early June
  • AET charters three aframaxes at high rates
    Malaysia-based AET Tanker Holdings has reportedly chartered three aframaxes for three years at a daily rate of $18,500, a higher rate than average forecasts for aframax earnings over the next year-and-a-half
  • All at sea Transpacific rates slip
    Drewry's benchmark rate marked down to $1,932 per loaded 40 ft container
  • Analysts fear overcapacity as box newbuildings soar
    The strong rise in containership newbuilding activity has brought overcapacity fears back to the market with an analyst forecasting a new delivery record in 2013
  • Does Amandine take the biscuit as a 'coaster'?
    As gigantic new Cobelfret ro-ro is launched, it reveals where shortsea trade has ended up
  • Imabari shipbuilders face dilemma: to stay or go
    There can be many pitfalls in moving offshore
  • A fair and non-violent solution to piracy
    Instead of armed guards, unarmed professionals should accompany ships to guarantee best practices are followed
  • Is this the beginning of the end for Japan's maritime cluster?
    Building a successful shipping environment can take decades ' just ask Singapore. But unravelling one is much faster, as Imabari may just be about to find out
  • Frank discussion needed on box capacity
    The container sector is due to add more capacity in the next two years than at any time in the past
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange to launch box derivatives market
    Trading platform and clearing house to be launched this year as Chinese shippers call for risk management tools
  • Weak dollar helps US container exports surge towards three-year high
    But gains are also a reflection of continuing expansion in global manufacturing, says economist
  • Red Ensign group may step up efforts to fly the flag
    Ship registers consider rebranding to a single corporate identity and promoting common safety standards
  • Nor-Shipping 2011: Brazil shops for more ships
    Ambitious oil and gas production plans create need to enlarge tanker fleets
  • Nor-Shipping 2011: 'phantom orders' hit dry bulk service
    Forum hears 25% of orderbook simply disappears as newbuilding prices fall
  • FMC takes aim at unregistered Chinese NVOCCs
    Recent investigation of Mitsui OSK Lines revealed evidence of misdeclared cargoes, says enforcement chief
  • Piracy frustration all round
    If Asian shipowners are really worried about pirate attacks, why have so few joined the worldwide campaign for more action?
  • Fuelling problems for Iran
    Placing further sanctions on the country's oil industry seems both difficult and ineffectual in the fight to stop its nuclear programme
  • Nor-Shipping 2011: ABS shows confidence in gas-powered vessels
    As class society launches new guide, technology officer believes LNG use for shipping is set to increase
  • Nor-Shipping 2011: Baltic urged to make average capesize rate more accurate
    Failure to reflect volume of cargo in Pacific market could cause a fall in FFA trading, says SwissMarine chief
  • Nor-Shipping 2011: owners face confusion over armed guards
    Conflicting attitudes by charterers creates uncertainty in market, says Frontline chief
  • Nor-Shipping 2011: ABS boosts offshore research and development
    Technical chief forecasts greater crossover with class society's mainstream shipping activity
  • Royal Boskalis orders cable vessel from Samsung C&T
    Dutch firm to lay cable from Java to address Bali's power shortages
  • DP World sets UK listing date
    Port operator hopes to begin trading on London market next week
  • Bangladesh to build up tanker fleet
    Shipping interests and government to acquire three aframaxes
  • Transpacific box rates fall back
    Drewry's benchmark rate marked down to $1,932 per loaded 40 ft container
  • North's strong results pave way for growth
    Mutual's underwriting performance boosts free reserves and puts growing market share on agenda
  • Nor-Shipping 2011: IACS chief welcomes expansion
    As Croatia becomes societies' 12th member, chairman says it hails era of greater transparency and growth

Fairplayweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • Golden State powers IT's profits rise
    FRONTLINE'S spin-off Independent Tankers said net profits rose to $8.2M in 1Q11, from $6.1M in the same period last year, with one-off items compensating for weak markets
  • Kremlin obstruction seen
    A MOSCOW bank said today the Kremlin is seeking to obstruct FESCO's owner by postponing a privatisation sale
  • NASDAQ warns ONE
    PRODUCTS tanker specialist Omega Navigation Enterprises has become the latest US-listed shipping company to receive an official warning on its sub-$1 share price
  • 'New oil' for 'new frontier'
    BRAZIL'S Petrobras today swam against the current in rejecting concern about oil tanker overcapacity
  • Behind Frontline's profits
    FRONTLINE said today its net profits for 1Q2011 were $15.5M, down 80.55% from $79.7M in 1Q2010 but reversing $11.8M in losses in this year's previous quarter
  • Florida ditches extra check
    FLORIDA has eliminated a state law requiring background checks for maritime workers
  • Norway weights Brazil option
    NORWAY said today it is weighing two major trade accords with Brazil meant to exploit the South American giant's rapid offshore growth
  • Sanctions seen revealing US policy shift
    NEW US sanctions enforcement should remove any lingering doubts about the dangers of the Iranian products trade, Seward & Kissel partner Bruce Paulsen told Fairplay today
  • China cancels talks with Russia
    CHINA has cancelled oil price and delivery talks with Russia
  • Vale to spend $2.9Bn expanding port
    VALE reportedly plans to spend $2.9Bn on a terminal to make Ponta da Madeira the largest-volume port in Brazil
  • Omani protests cause port ripples
    POLITICAL turmoil in Oman has delayed port projects in the sultanate by up to six months, port officials told Fairplay
  • Tanker Pacific rebuts US sanctions
    SINGAPORE'S Tanker Pacific Management today said Washington's move to slap the group with sanctions was an "error"
  • Petrobras thinking huge
    PETROBRAS has told an Oslo conference that the Brazilian oil giant's fleet is already bigger than most navies - and will grow much larger over the next decade
  • China coal rises m/m
    BEIJING has said China imported 11.1M tonnes of coal imports last month, from 9M in March
  • Russian VLCC squeeze seen
    JAPAN'S tanker owners today told Fairplay rising imports of Russian oil would boost the Aframax sector, but the trend could hurt their VLCC businesses

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • Truckload Rates 'Firm' Despite Falling Loads
    Truckload carriers are holding onto rate increases despite a decline in truck tonnage and loads, according to a report...
  • TNT Shareholders Approve Express, Mail Demerger
    Shareholders of TNT today approved the de-merger of the Dutch company's express and mail operations. The move is seen...
  • US Beef Exports up 53 Percent in Value
    Exports of beef and pork increased at a double-digit pace in the first quarter of 2011 and continued strong growth...
  • Grand China Splits Trans-Pacific Service
    Grand China Shipping, which launched its first trans-Pacific service in March, is splitting that service into two strings, effectively doubling...
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slipped in April
    Seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage fell 0.7 percent in April, decelerating from a revised 1.9 percent gain in March, the...
  • Durable Goods Orders Drop, Inventories Rise
    New orders for manufactured durable goods dropped 3.6 percent in April after rising 4.4 percent in March, the Department of...
  • UPS Adds Weekly Guam-Hong Kong Service
    UPS will start initiate a weekly direct flight from Guam to Hong Kong starting in June, the latest in a...
  • Sale of TUI's Hapag Stake Delayed
    The sale of TUI's stake in Hapag-Lloyd is delayed as bidders take extra time to go through the books at...
  • Houston Port Examines Allegations Against CEO, Chairman
    The Port of Houston Authority hired high-profile defense attorney Rusty Hardin to work as a liaison with the district attorney...
  • Oaktree Springs Heavy-Lift Carrier From Beluga Remains
    U.S. private equity fund Oaktree Capital launched a new heavy-lift and project cargo carrier from the remains of Germany's Beluga...
  • DP World to List Stock in London
    DP World will start trading its shares on the London Stock Exchange on June 1 as the world's third largest...
  • Nippon Express Net Profit Tumbles 32 Percent
    Nippon Express, Japan's largest freight forwarder, said that its net profit plunged 32 percent in fiscal 2010, which ended on...
  • Maersk to Postpone Asia-North Europe Rate Increase
    Maersk Line said Wednesday it is postponing by a month the implementation of the general rate increase that it planned...
  • Japan Auto Exports Fall 67 Percent in April
    A steep drop in exports following the twin disasters in Japan pushed the country's trade deficit with the rest of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • 2013 boxship delivery order book bulging
  • X-Press connects Liverpool
  • Duqm to handle cargo earlier than expected
  • Oil to rise again
  • Global shipper embarks on new e-commerce suite to manage supply chain

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • Repo replay
    Evangelos Pistiolis rips up contract with Antonio Zacchello after sealing new bareboat product tanker charter.
  • Ofer fights sanctions
    Ofer family shipping wing turns to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to clear name following Iranian tanker drama.
  • Steimler blasts Norwegian regime
    Norway should be embarrassed by the limited presence of its forces in the fight against piracy off Somalia, Svein Steimler says.
  • Weernink enjoying wriggle room
    Swiss Marine supremo says his company is taking advantage of nervousness among rivals during downturn.
  • Stopford raids mental archive
    Clarksons Research guru suggests Tor Olav Triom may have skipped a history class before posing his "Black Death" question.
  • Transpetro trains to win
    Sergio Machado lifts the lid on new training academy which will cure Brazilian crew bottleneck.
  • Green in the black
    Norwegian shipowner sneaks into profit thanks to a one off gain.
  • Banks bless Box Ships
    Lazard and Cantor add shares of Paragon spin-off to hit list on a bet the owner will seek expansion.
  • Silver lining
    Arntzen and Marinakis tell TradeWinds' Oslo Shipping Forum the outlook for tankers is not all bad.
  • Investors return
    A rising oil price is drawing investors back to the OSV sector, RS Platou Finans' Axel Aas tells TradeWinds WebTV.
  • MBC holds steady
    Malaysian bulker and tanker owner's first quarter profit remains flat as lower costs cancel out sinking charter rates.
  • Croatia joins IACS
    Croatia Register of Shipping is first class society to be allowed to sit at top table since EU completed anti-competition probe.
  • Big port for Vale
    Brazilian mining giant Vale to boost Ponta da Madeira terminal capacity by 50%.
  • DP IPO date set
    Dubai ports giant confirms 1 June as debut of stock in London after offering worth up to $1.6bn.
  • Greece disowns wreck
    Government says it cannot afford to remove Sea Diamond, putting onus on Louis Cruise Lines and insurers.
  • Dof nets job for new ship
    UK-based arm of the Norwegian offshore shipowner inks '5m deal for newest fleet addition to decommission North Sea oilfield.
  • Pirate ransom seized
    Somali authorities grab $3.6m in cash from unmarked planes as six foreigners arrested - but which ship was money destined for?

American Shipperweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • Ash cloud chaos redux
    A new ash cloud emanating from a volcano in Iceland on Tuesday threatened to throw European air networks into chaos again, though signs early Wednesday pointed to an easing of eruptions. On Tuesday more than 500 flights, mostly concentrated in the...
  • Trailer Bridge names chief commercial officer
    Trailer Bridge has appointed Scott W. Fernandez as chief commercial officer. He is responsible for the Jacksonville, Fla.-based company's sales and marketing efforts. He replaces Adam E. Gawrysh Jr., who will leave the company on May 27. Fernandez ...
  • Somali security forces intercept ransom payment
    Somali authorities in the capital of Mogadishu said they seized two small planes carrying $3.6 million in ransom for pirates and detained six foreigners on Tuesday, according to several news agencies. An official said one of the planes arrived from...
  • CMA CGM gets new 11,200-TEU vessel
    CMA CGM on Tuesday took delivery of the eighth of a series of 12 11,200-TEU containerships. The French container line said theCMA CGM Titanwill be deployed on the Asia/Europe trade. As of May 25, the line had 21 ships representing 185,000 TEUs of c...
  • Karl-Heinz Sager, dead at 79
    Karl-Heinz Sager, a German shipping executive who followed a career at Hapag-Lloyd and one of its predecessors, North German Lloyd, with the creation of Senator Lines, died April 22 at the age of 79. Sager Sager was remembered by former colleagues ...
  • Maersk to raise U.S.-to-West Africa rates
    Maersk Line said this week it is raising U.S. export rates to West Africa, effective July 1. The increase, $150 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot or 40-foot high-cube container, applies to shipments to Mauritania, Senegal, Cape Verde, Gamb...
  • Maersk postpones Asia/North Europe rate hike
    Maersk Line said this week it is postponing until July 1 a planned rate increase on shipments from Asia to northern Europe. The increase, $500 per 40-foot container, was originally due to be implemented June 1. Also, Maersk said it will raise rates...
  • U.S., EU expand IRISL sanction list
    The United States and European Union this week expanded a list of companies that have engaged in business with Iranian shipping companies, U.S. Treasury Department sanctionshave been in place since September 2008against the Islamic Republic of Iran...
  • Rate announcements
    Maersk postpones Asia/North Europe rate hikeMaersk Line said this week it is postponing until July 1 a planned rate increase on shipments from Asia to northern Europe. The increase, $500 per 40-foot container, was originally due to be implemented J...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 25, 2011
  • Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels appoints Senior Broker
    New employee has held various senior positions in the bunker industry.
  • IFO prices rise in Fujairah
    IFO deliveries in Durban available for supply up to and including June 8.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker markets firm
    Several suppliers were reported to be fully booked in Rotterdam.
  • EU officials to 'help shipping remain competitive'
    'We need to reduce ship emissions while maintaining short sea shipping's competitiveness,' says EC vice-president.
  • 'Groundbreaking' globally certified flow metering system for bunkering launched
    Dutch barge and several Maersk vessels now have independently accredited, tamper-proof system to measure delivered quantity.
  • MAN SE investigating 'irregularities' linked to fuel consumption
    Marine engine manufacturer says fuel consumption readings can be made to 'deviate'. Public prosecutor informed.
  • Hull design key to cutting fuel consumption
    Newbuild to be among 'the most fuel-efficient supply vessels ever launched.'
  • Mid-week prices firming in Asian ports
    Demand below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • New berths at South China port may not boost bunker demand
    Shippers indicate Hong Kong and South Korea still better locations for bunkering.
  • Vopak expands operations with new storage terminal in China
    Partners with the State Development Investment Corporation of China to build 1.35 million cm' oil storage terminal.
  • Liner saves over 10% in fuel after changing hull coating
    Cunard saves over $30,000 per day in bunker costs after application of Intersleek 900.
  • Fujairah to face a 'surplus' of fuel oil storage capacity
    Onshore storage capacity at Fujairah to increase to 3.5 million cm' by the end of 2012.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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