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June 27, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China, Vietnam agree to resolve maritime dispute
    China and Vietnam pledged yesterday to resolve their maritime dispute through peaceful negotiations, a sign of easing tension over rival claims in the South China Sea which is believed to be rich in oil and gas.
  • Ore ship rents rise on busiest trade route
    A surge in hiring of vessels to haul iron ore has lifted transportation costs for the steelmaking ingredient to a six-month high on the commodity-shipping market's busiest trade route.

Sched Netweb site
  • APL passes on slow-steaming savings to shippers in surcharge reductions
  • Two Chilean boxships collide in Shanghai, 26 containers overboard
  • Shanghai index contracts for fifth straight week, but less than expected
  • More carriers and shipowners continue to order mega boxships
  • Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years
  • Grand China postpones announced weekly service to Australia
  • Manila's ICTSI, Port of Portland, Oregon state open logistics facility
  • First quay section at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 development gets wet
  • Logwin wins spare parts distribution for Austrian STILL
  • Siemens Mobility wins massive cargo handling system contract from Delhi
  • Miami International Airport enlarges cargo handling footprint
  • Aloha Air Cargo takes delivery of first of two new Saab 340As

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AGS World starts CBD Belapur operations
  • Retailers upgrade cold chain infra to bring down wastage
  • El Salvador seeks Indian investment in ports
  • Engg goods exports jump 119 pc in May
  • Probe initiated against dumping of Japanese digital plates
  • DP World Nhava Sheva receives coveted environment award
  • Essar may pump in 600 cr. in Canadian port facility
  • Over three week strike at Cochin Shipyard called off
  • BCHAA felicitates outgoing Chief Commissioner, welcomes incoming officers
  • CONCOR commissions ICD-Khodiyar
  • CSC to set up cargo terminal at Delhi airport
  • Comm. Ministry to begin sectoral review of exports in July
  • Forex reserves climb a tad by $ 59 m
  • Govt gives nod to export extra 5 lakh t sugar
  • RBI may allow banks' MF arms to back infra funds
  • Silver imports tumble in May
  • MV Lone performs SAL's heaviest lift ever
  • PPG conference wraps up

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • Bangladesh identifies new locations for capital airport
    The Bangladesh Government has selected three locations for the construction of the new USD 7.2billion Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport which will provide the country'...
  • Palletways sets record in Spain and expands to Germany
    The Palletways Group is growing despite the difficult economic conditons. In the past six years the English palletised freight service provider has expanded from three to twelve co...
  • New way bill regulations in France
    France has changed the requirements for a national way bill. Now, the new way bill is no longer bound to a particular form but it has to include some basic information, such as add...
  • Work in the Fréjus Tunnel
    Due to safety and maintenance work in the Fréjus Tunnel, traffic will be rescheduled next Sunday 26 June 2011 between 18:00 and 22:00. Furthermore, the 2nd, 9th and 23rd July 2011 ...
  • Dagab is Climate Comet of the Year
    Axfood's logistics company Dagab has received the eco-award 'Climate Comet of the Year'. The award is given by Green Cargo to a company that has made major improvements to the clim...
  • Double-track-line-Construction China-Myanmar started
    The work on a 330 km double-track railway line from Kunming in China to Myanmar has started. More than 75% of the line will be in tunnel or cutting given the mountainous terrain. 1...
  • CN to sell assets of IC RailMarine Terminal and enter into related 10-year coal transportation agreement
    North America's Railroad CN announced a definitive agreement to substantially sell all of the assets of IC RailMarine Terminal Company (ICRMT) to Raven Energy, LLC, an affiliate of...
  • Hitachi Transport System establishes an Australian subsidiary
    Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (HTS) has established an Australian subsidiary, whose name is Hitachi Transport System (Australia) Pty. Ltd.. The Australian HTS Corporation was foun...
  • Gudrun Winner-Athens confirmed as chairwoman for Kombiverkehr
    The limited partners of the German Kombiverkehr KG have elected a new supervisory board. During which Gudrun Winner-Athens was confirmed as chairwoman. Helmut Eder of LKW Walter (A...
  • Rhenus-Group acquires deep-sea terminal in Rotterdam
    The Rhenus Port Logistics further enhance their involvement in Rotterdam: At Europe's biggest seaport, the logistics provider took over effective 1 Juni a 200,000 sqm deep-sea term...
  • Stena Line equips first ferry with wind turbine
    As the world's first shipping line, the Swedish Stena Line equips a ferry with 2 vertical wind turbines fixed to the bow of the vessel. The Stena Jutlandica which is used on the ro...
  • ICTSI Davao doubles reefer capacity
    Davao Integrated Port Services & Stevedoring Corp. (DIPSSCOR), port services provider in Sasa Wharf in the Port of Davao in southern Philippines and subsidiary of International...
  • Logwin assumes overnight transports for Still in Austria
    The worldwide acting logistics provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxemburg) has acquired Still Gesellschaft m.b.H. in Austria as a new customer. Since March 2011 the manufac...
  • Roland Vimo heads new LH Cargo Charter office in Miami
    Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency GmbH has opened an office in Miami. It will function as the basis for customer liaison and the development of the Latin American market. The Miami of...
  • Oman Air Cargo offers RFS on European roads with Jan de Rijk
    After the recent launch of an appropriate service in their home country, (see ITJ Daily dated 31 May) Oman Air Cargo with Jan de Rijk Logistics is using a freight feeder service fo...
  • Aircharter: Richard Thompson moves to New York
    Air Charter Service's New York office welcomes Richard Thompson as its new Cargo Sales Director, replacing Stuart Smith who has transferred to the company's Paris operation. Thomps...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo increases the freighter fleet
    Saudi Airlines Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet by 3 additional B747's to increase frequencies on the scheduled services and create more capacity for the charter market. The ...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • Ocean Rig UDW Inc. exercises drill ship option at Samsung
  • Innovative robot increases shipyard productivity
  • Navy shipbuilders join Shipbuilders Council of America
  • U.S.imposes sanctions on Iranian port operator
  • Good year for American Club

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • APL alters surcharge scheme to factor-in slow-steaming
  • US rail freight numbers roll to positive side for week
  • Congressman pleased with progress for minorities at Coast Guard Academy
  • Diana Shipping inks deal for bulk carrier time charter
  • TITAN Salvage changing face of management team makeup

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • Weak suezmax spot market pushes earnings below aframaxes
    But brokers believe a floor has been found on the benchmark West Africa to US route, preventing further falls
  • Australian capesizes break through the $8 per tonne barrier
    Prices hit three-month highs for iron ore destined for China as chartering activity picks up in Pacific
  • Korea Line charters out two VLCCs for five years to AET
    Annual rates of $27,000-$34,000 per day will not be enough to hit breakeven though, brokers say
  • DryShips takes plunge with seventh Samsung drillship newbuilding
    Option exercised against background of strengthening ultra-deepwater market
  • Iran sanctions: who stands to lose out
    Port suppliers also hit, with complications developing if contract included maintenance
  • Maersk Line poised to axe Bandar Abbas services
    Top carriers consider action after US targets Iranian ports operator Tidewater Middle East over alleged link with Revolutionary Guards
  • IRISL poised to sue Brussels for sanctions damages
    Iranian box line says the EU has not proved it has engaged in outlawed trade
  • Rise in new lower-rated tonnage is potential problem for P&I Clubs
    Standard warns erosion of premium base would mean future claims could not be met
  • Transpacific shippers renege on contracts as rates soften
    Ocean carriers are now the complaining as customers fail to meet minimum quantity commitments
  • Hamburg joins its rivals in offering green ship discounts
    Port follows Antwerp and Rotterdam in reducing fees by up to 10% for vessels that fulfil ecological standards
  • Maersk to use 'fines' to cut container no-shows and missed sailings
    Pilot scheme sees huge impact on operating costs as downfalls drop from 40% to 4%
  • Rise in shipmanagers recruited for arrest work
    Graig Ship Management providing more services to banks from a debt perspective
  • Newhaven outlines growth masterplan
    UK port to target offshore windfarm logistics and develop an existing ferry link
  • Ports could be influential in reducing greenhouse gas
    One of the least polluting links in the maritime supply chain could still encourage others to cut emissions
  • US business logistics costs up 10%
    Maritime costs up 14%, with overcapacity set to be a problem for 'several years'
  • Rotterdam sets out its stall for 20 years of growth
    Rise in container volumes means greater need for better links to the hinterland and to inland terminals
  • Socking it to Iran
    The US sanctions against Tidewater Middle East could hurt friends as well as enemies
  • Lest we forget our seafarers
    If the Day of the Seafarer is ever going to be more than a nine-day wonder, it is up to the industry to put its shoulders behind the IMO and fight rather harder for its employees
  • Downfall or triumph?
    Maersk's introduction of a "no-show" charge can be justified, but it remains unclear how shippers whose cargo is rolled over will be compensated
  • Global Ports Investments raises $534m in IPO
    Proceeds to fund capital investment programmes in Russian ports segment
  • UK coastguard must be cut despite parliamentary outcry
    Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief says that even if government proposals are amended, the status quo must go
  • Seanergy opts for one-for-15 reverse split
    Restis-backed dry bulk owner reaches for maximum authorised ratio to combat sinking share price
  • Big egos will keep dry bulk sector small and fragmented
    Owners say consolidation will only occur if banks force struggling players to do so

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • GPI sells below target
    RUSSIA'S Global Ports International has sold shares in its London IPO this week below their price target, bank sources told Fairplay today
  • India defends Suez response
    THE INDIAN government told Fairplay today that there were "misunderstandings" surrounding its role in the rescue of seafarers on board the general cargo ship Suez
  • Capesizes sought for Richards Bay/China
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that there is emerging interest in hiring Capesizes to ship South African steam coal to China
  • Weser deepening moves closer
    DEEPENING of the Germany's river Weser for ultra large container ships has received backing from the state governments of Bremen and Lower Saxony
  • Kremlin holds reins on grain
    RUSSIA'S government has announced that it will impose a penalty duty on grain exports if domestic prices reach 6,500 rubles ($232) per tonne
  • Seafarers given $75 in 'danger pay'
    SEAFARERS have reported that they are being paid $75 in 'danger pay' to travel through areas at a high risk of piracy, Fairplay has been told
  • MCA revises cuts plan
    A REVISED plan for changes to the UK's coastguard will be submitted by the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency following criticisms from a parliamentary committee, Fairplay has been told
  • Clean products provide mixed bag
    RATES for long-range clean products shipments picked up this week on higher demand from Japan, but mid-range voyages from Singapore to East Asia suffered from oversupply
  • Public entries plotted
    MANY PRIVATE owners are hoping to tap public equity and debt markets, according to a new survey by Marine Money and ABN AMRO
  • Six win at SASI Awards
    Five organisations won trophies at last night's Safety at Sea International Awards, hosted by Fairplay's sister publication, Safety at Sea International
  • Penny stocks split
    TWO NASDAQ-listed companies with heavily depressed stocks have confirmed extremely high ratio reverse stock splits to bolster their share prices
  • LNG sentiment surges
    THIS WEEK'S Marine Money conference in New York has been dominated by extremely bullish views on the LNG sector amidst gloom on drybulk and crude tankers
  • Singapore seeks port workers
    SINGAPORE today launched a training scheme for up to 10,000 port workers
  • India makes play for global ports
    INDIA is planning to set up a company to invest in overseas ports and container terminals, similar to Dubai's DP World and Singapore's PSA, Fairplay was told today
  • Tanker shares drop on IEA move
    SHARES in leading listed tanker companies were mostly trading slightly lower in Europe this morning after sustaining heavy losses yesterday in New York

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • Horizon Wins Bank Loan Amendment
    Horizon Lines said its banks agreed to relax their financial covenants under the carrier's revolving credit facility, preserving the carrier's...
  • US, EU Agree on Supply Chain Mutual Recognition
    The U.S. and European Union plan to implement mutual recognition of their supply chain security programs by the end of...
  • Rail Automobile Shipments Reach Two-Month High
    Shipments of automobiles and other vehicles on North American railroads jumped to their highest point since mid-April in the week...
  • Energy Department Rescinds Crude Oil Transport Waiver
    The Department of Energy reversed its position within 24 hours on the use of Jones Act vessels for transportation of...
  • CARB Extends Clean-Fuel Zone
    The California Air Resources Board is extending the zone in which vessel operators in Southern California must burn low-sulfur fuel,...
  • Deal Clears Way for Major Chicago Rail Project
    A new agreement between Norfolk Southern Railway and the Illinois Department of Transportation will allow work to start on a...
  • Russia's Global Ports IPO Raises $534 Million
    Global Ports raised $534 million from an initial public offering in London valuing Russia's biggest container terminal operator at $2.35...
  • US Steel Imports Rose 5.6 Percent in May
    U.S. steel Imports increased by 5.6 percent in May from April, according to preliminary government figures. "The increase...
  • Surcharge, Freight Rate Updates for June 20-24
    Freight costs on shipments from India to West Africa will go up substantially effective July 1 following a port congestion...
  • Carriers Implementing Fees for No-Show, Rolled Shipments
    Ocean carriers are moving toward space and volume guarantees in agreements with shippers that include fees on both shippers and...
  • Durable Goods Orders Rise 1.9 Percent
    New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose 1.9 percent in May, buoyed by a jump in aircraft sales, and the...
  • Hub Group's CEO on Intermodal Outlook
    Hub CEO Yeager tells Journal of Commerce Associate Editor John Boyd that he expects this year's peak season to follow...
  • APL Fuel Surcharges to Reflect Slow-Steaming
    APL, in a strong move toward appeasing a primary concern among shippers, will introduce a new fuel surcharge formula on...
  • Industrial Real Estate Sector Bouncing Back
    The U.S. economy may have hit a soft patch, but the industrial real estate sector has rebounded strongly from the...
  • Trucking Group Urges Obama to Expand Offshore Drilling
    The American Trucking Associations hailed the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve but urged the White House to...
  • Virginia's Intermodal Crossroads
    Front Royal, Va., is one of those little towns along the Shenandoah River known for its Civil War history, gorgeous...
  • Intermodal's Third Generation
    Intermodal infrastructure development in the United States is at a juncture that could lead to the development of a third...
  • Midwest's Centers of Attraction
    Activity in the industrial real estate sector is building after being in the doldrums for more than two years. ...
  • China's Labor
    China has known for some time that growth based on mass migration of farm workers to faraway cities on the...
  • Buying China
    If you're wondering where the inventory restocking went, you have to look at Wuhan, Chongqing or even Chengdu. That's...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • APM T: JNP 'revenue did not match expenditure'
  • Bunker prices set to fall as IEA taps reserve
  • Gregory bullish on CMIT's prospects
  • LB approves FY 2012 capital budget
  • Chilean operated boxships collide

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • Grool abandons Wallem Group
    Hong Kong-based shipmanager prepares to pursue 'new opportunities' with new recruit as top boss steps down.
  • Knightsbridge stacks the shelf
    Nasdaq-listed owner joins Golden Ocean in setting stage for $250m fundraising exercise.
  • Grandframe chops vintage cape
    Hong Kong shipowner poised to pocket $12m from demolition deal involving 1985-built bulker.
  • Blida crewman pleads for freedom
    Algerian seafarer calls on his government to do more to release Greek-managed bulker from pirates.
  • Mr Doom telling it like it is
    Tor Olav Troim risks the wrath of the supreme being, while Morten Arntzen takes a stand against bonus culture.
  • Polar Star attracts interest
    Buyers circling Antarctic cruiseship held in Spain after Karlsen Shipping went into receivership.
  • Norway glued to coast coverage
    Over half the country's population tune in to watch coastline beamed live over the internet from cruiseship camera.
  • Ports blacked, CMA CGM accused
    Port operator joins US designated blacklist as French line continues to protest innocence.
  • GPI seeks $500m bounty from IPO
    Russia's Global Ports Investments eyes over half a billion dollars from London listing.
  • Suez crew: "Tortured by drunks"
    Indian seafarers relive horror of 10 months at the mercy of sadistic Somali pirates on Egyptian cargoship.
  • Norwegians go cruise crazy
    Live footage from Hurtigruten's Nordnorge breaks TV ratings records.
  • RCL takes more from DnB
    Thai owner's Singapore operation arranges credit line worth up to $85m in second deal with Nordic lender.
  • Cochin strike called off
    Contract workers end costly 20-day walk-out at Indian yard as bosses strike deal.
  • George back at Samsung
    George Economou's OceanRig takes up $600m option on drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • Clarksons calls survival shots
    Stacking of ships and slow steaming on a large scale required for VLCC owners to ride out downturn, Clarksons says.
  • Wisdom claims a victim
    Man drowns while trying to get close to cargoship stranded off Mumbai in bid to take picture.
  • CMA-CGM ship in SF drama
    Norma, caught up in dispute with San Francisco pilots over two-man units and 50% surcharge, suffered engine failure, with tugs to the rescue.
  • Mosvold axe still hanging over AHTS
    DnB Nor says Otto Marine's court victory over Norwegian owner will not save a third anchor handler newbuilding from the chop.
  • Billung:'Headlines too negative'
    Golden Ocean boss Herman Billung says the dry-cargo downturn will not bite as hard as many are expecting.
  • D'Amico's tanker top-up
    The price is right, says the Italian operator as it swoops for another medium range product tanker.
  • India plans major port push
    DP World and PSA International will face some fresh competition in the shape of $550m start-up Indian Ports' Global, it is claimed.
  • Bad booze kills four seafarers
    Quartet of Russian seafarers from Azia Shipping vessel lose their lives after drinking local Indonesian brew.
  • Seanergy stock split set in motion
    Dale Ploughman-led Seanergy Maritime follows Top Ships in revealing reverse stock split.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • GAO faults U.S. food aid sales program
    A 27-year-old federal program authorizing the sale of U.S. food aid commodities in developing countries to fund development has largely failed, according to ananalysis by a congressional watchdog agency . The Government Accountability Office found...
  • Diana adds fifth ship to fleet
    Diana Containerships, a containership owner and operator that charters vessels to liner companies, said it took delivery earlier this week of a Panamax container vessel, theMaersk Malacca.Built in 1990, it has 4,714 TEUs of capacity. The ship is ch...
  • Rickmers gets two Maersk-bound megaships
    German-based carrier Rickmers said Friday it will soon take delivery of two new 13,100-TEU containership to be chartered to Maersk Line. TheTauro Rickmers,delivered May 31, and theLibra Rickmers,to be delivered at the end of July, are the final ves...
  • APL unveils slow steaming bunker formula
    Container shipping line APL said Friday it will implement a fuel surcharge formula in the transpacific trade in July to account for the financial impact of slow steaming.The new formula results in a somewhat lower bunker surcharge, effective July ...
  • Obama Jones Act waiver attacked
    A group representing domestic shipping companies is attacking the Obama administration's decision to allow any tanker to carry oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Thursday announced the United St...
  • Volatility of markets, rates
  • Washington Notebook

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2011
  • Bunker prices show month of fluctuations
    The BWI tracked the WTI rise throughout early June and followed its decline from mid-June.
  • Day of the Seafarer - the bunker angle
    Bunkerworld would like to join the IMO to mark the Day of the Seafarer and say: Thank you, seafarers.
  • Bunker markets fall in the Americas
    Crude prices settled slightly higher on Friday.
  • MEPC 62 to address hull fouling
    Hopes are high that international measures to address invasive species will be adopted.
  • Transport companies' shares rebound on lower fuel costs
    Some analysts feel that the dip in crude could result in gains for aviation and shipping companies.
  • Shell signs carbon capture and storage agreement
    Project will store over one million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.
  • Russian terminal operator raises $534 million in IPO
    This converts to new and existing shares valued at $15 per global depositary receipt (GDR).
  • C-Fuels America announces new hire
    Svetlana Piterova will be responsible for 'all post-fixing tasks.'
  • Fujairah prices drop by double digits
    Deliveries available up to and including July 8 in Cape Town.
  • Bunker markets weaken
    MGO prices in Rotterdam and Hamburg at their lowest levels in four months.
  • China to cut import duty on fuel oil
    Move could lead to an increase in demand for residual product.
  • Hamburg to offer 'clean-ship' discounts from start of July
    'We are promoting the use of ever-cleaner ships," says port's Managing Director.
  • High bunker prices piling pressure on VLCC operators
    Slow steaming could help, but it would have to be employed on 'a large scale', says Clarksons' analyst.
  • Regulators to move against ships 'by-passing' low-sulphur zone
    Shipping Association fails to block extension of Californian 'clean fuel zone.'
  • Week ends with drop in bunker prices at key Asian ports
    Increased demand for bunker fuel on Friday.
  • Chinese player enters bunkering market at Tianjin port
    China Changjiang Bunker intends to start bunkering at Tianjin port from early July.
  • APL lowers fuel surcharge on slow steaming gains
    'We have developed a more transparent approach,' says shipping line.
  • Maersk 'disappointed' with reaction to New Zealand low-sulphur switch
    Company has not seen any 'tangible action' apart from 'positive words,' says CEO of Maersk Lines Asia Pacific.
  • Sri Lankan ports investments to boost bunkering
    SLPA secures $2.5 billion in local and foreign investments to develop Colombo and Hambantota.

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