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May 31, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Global warming will open up shipping routes in Arctic
    Global warming will have a devastating effect on roads in the Arctic, but open up tantalising routes for shipping, according to a study published on Sunday in the specialist journal Nature Climate Change.
  • CMA shareholder buys half of port firm's Malta unit
    Yildirim Holding AS, a Turkish container port operator that owns 20 per cent of France's CMA CGM SA, has agreed to buy 50 per cent of Malta Freeport Terminals from CMA CGM for 200 million euros (S$352.6 million).
  • Rhine shipping problems persist as water stays low
    Water levels on the Rhine and Danube rivers in Germany remain low after hot, dry weather and some vessels are still sailing 80 per cent empty, traders said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud to increase BAF on July 1 to US$346/TEU from $273/TEU
  • Tests show solar powered ships do not deliver, but NYK presses on
  • Trouble still expected as Australian dock strike ends without settlement
  • Regulators threaten TSA/WTSA over late delivery of meeting transcripts
  • Beijing-Hangzhou Canal's Wuxi section capacity upgraded
  • Tianjin builds transhipments with 'dry ports' in 20 cities over 12 provinces
  • Regional Container Line suffers US$11.4 million Q1 loss despite sales rise
  • APL says multi-year contracts stay at 5pc, and deals don't freeze rates
  • Maersk US-West Africa export rate increases US$150/TEU July 1
  • Klinge Corp: Blast freezing could shift high-value fish from air to sea freight
  • Wall-Mart holds No 1 spot as US container importer with 696,000 TEU in 2010
  • Asia Pacific carriers experience air cargo decline as demand shrinks
  • TIACA conference delegates slam TSA 100pc screening end-of-year deadline
  • Moscow Domodedovo Airport to construct new replacement runway
  • Lufthansa Cargo's pharma hub in Hyderabad opens for business

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ..commencing Malaysia-Papua New Guinea service from June 6
  • Cape Town terminals second berth can now accommodate mega ships
  • DAMCO offers packaging optimisation service to significantly reduce supply chain costs
  • IMO to investigate false container weight declarations
  • MAERSKs LINE Far East-East Coast South America service upgrade
  • MCC adds Vladivostok to intra-Asia IA-8 northern service
  • Shipowners seek naval mandate to immobilise pirate motherships
  • Shipping lines turn to leasing containers
  • Cardamom exports may get a fillip due to dip in prices
  • Coffee exports may drop 16.7 pc: USDA
  • Coir exports exceed target set for 2010-11
  • Develop our farmlands Ethiopia tells Indian businessmen
  • India looking at comprehensive trade pact with MERCOSUR
  • India, Ethiopia sign double taxation avoidance pact
  • Indians being wooed to invest in Abu Dhabi Ports Co. industrial zone
  • Kenya India sign pact to boost trade
  • Corporate houses can now borrow up to $ 30 bn abroad
  • Difficult to project India-EU FTA timeline: Sharma
  • Infra debt fund norms to be announced by June-end
  • Keep fingers crossed on DEPB, Khullar tells exporters
  • OECD suggests liberalising FDI in retail

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 30, 2011
  • Volvo Trucks expanding
    The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks is reinforcing its presence in Germany by two new truck centres. Truck centre east near Berlin will be used as the head off...
  • Scania building new branch office in Braunschweig
    The truck manufacturer Scania is investing around EUR 5 million in a new branch office in Braunschweig (Germany). The facility, which is located next to the A2 motorway, will be op...
  • Road works on the A8 in Austria
    Road works have started at the Pichl-Bad Schallerbach-Wels junction on the A8 Innkreis motorway (Austria). They are slated to last until 14 July. The Upper Austria Chambe...
  • Traxon Europe lands contract from Jade Cargo International
    The Chinese freight-only carrier Jade Cargo International has signed a contract with Traxon Europe, a provider of electronic communication services for the airfreight industry. The...
  • DB Schenker Rail links Tata Steel works in Wales and the Netherlands
    On behalf of the global steel producer Tata Steel, DB Schenker Rail has set up a shuttle service connecting the former's steel works in Ijmuiden (Net...
  • South Africa: container rail solution for Eskom Coal paying off
    South Africa's Transnet Freight Rail and Eskom have introduced an innovative container solution to haul coal by rail from various source mines to Eskom power stations. This comes n...
  • Russian Railways and Austrian Railways to collaborate
    Russian Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) have signed a cooperation agreement on three core activities, encompassing logistics and intensifying freight shipments between Asia an...
  • World's first solar-power assisted vessel further developed
    In June, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) , Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (KHI), the Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) are to begin s...
  • Bremen's ports live up to previous record performance
    The twin ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven (Both Germany) got off to an excellent start in 2011. During Q1/2011, the two facilities raised their total ocean freight throughput by 16....
  • WWL appoints new executive in China
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics provider, has appointed Xavier Leroi as its new managing director in China. Leroi, the former head of W...
  • GL Maritime Software develops software for machinery condition monitoring
    The shipping industry is eager to cut downtime and costs wherever possible, as it is facing greater economic and ecological challenges than ever before. Scheduled but unnecessary m...
  • Moscow Domodedovo airport gets new runway
    According to an official statement of the Russian Federation's Ministry of Transport, a resolution has been adopted to construct a new runway at Moscow Domodedovo airport. The new ...
  • ICAO and partners agree on steps to reduce runway-related accidents
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its industry partners that participated in the first Global Runway Safety Symposium last week agreed on measures to reduce ...
  • Transco and Heppner collaborating in Germany
    The German transport firm Transco Süd Internationale Transporte and Heppner Singen (formerly based in Rielasingen) have signed a new strategic alliance. Heppner Singen, w...
  • Hitachi Transport System takes over Vantec Corporation
    The major international logistics service provider Hitachi Transport System Ltd (HTS) has bought a large part of the listed Japanese company Vantec. In April this year HTS bid...
  • Kuehne + Nagel celebrates 20 years in Slovakia
    20 years ago Switzerland-based logistics corporation Kuehne + Nagel founded its national company in the Slovakian capital Bratislava. Today, this anniversary was celebrated with nu...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 30, 2011
  • Clinton: Ofers "should have known" they were dealing with Iran
  • NASSCO gets $744 million contract for MLP ship construction

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 30, 2011
  • Shell charters aframax from Syria
    Anglo-Dutch energy major faces accusations of supporting Syria's regime by booking tankers to ship oil from the divided country
  • Brussels drives in the thin end of the wedge
    The European External Action Service amounts to a full scalediplomatic service, which is exerting its baleful influence on the IMO
  • Yildirim confirms Malta Freeport stake
    Turkish group has confirmed it has concluded a deal in principle to acquire CMA CGM's 50% stake in Malta Freeport terminal for $285m
  • Private power in LNG
    Whispers are being heard in financial circles that GasLog, and perhaps one other Greek player, could be a future candidate for the capital markets
  • Greek trio lines up $1.2bn in LNG orders
    Dynagas contracts pair from HHI as both GasLog and Maran Gas keep talking to builders
  • New company lifts prospects for Papua New Guinea floating LNG
    Three big name partners committed to growing the industry by formally establishing a new company
  • German owners prepare to abandon flag
    Owners push for greater financial compensation for flying the German flag
  • Fate of toxic waste controversy vessel under dispute
    US cash buyer GMS denies Gulf Nash has been sold for scrap
  • Surge in capesize scrapping expected
    Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco says as many as 100 capesizes could be disposed of by the end of this year
  • Thoresen Thai shareholders step up bid to restructure company
    Group of 75 shareholders calls on company to hold extraordinary general meeting
  • NOL faces falling freight rates
    Container volume rose 9% in April but Deutsche Bank warns freight rates could fall more
  • Thenamaris orders tankers at STX South Korea
    Four 50,000 dwt tankers, worth $150m, to be delivered from the second half of 2012
  • UASC secures $205m bank loan
    Funding to go towards a series of nine 13,100 teu containerships
  • Asia-Europe freight fears
    The amount of capacity entering the trade is weighing down the market
  • APL embraces cold-ironing to cut California emissions
    Box line spends $11m to retrofit five boxships and re-wire its Oakland terminal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 30, 2011
  • NOL Volume Grows, Pricing Slips
    Ocean container volume for Neptune Orient Lines and its APL shipping subsidiary rose jumped 9 percent in the four weeks...
  • UASC Lines Up $205 Million For Vessel Buys
    United Arab Shipping has a new $205 million loan facility to finance the acquisition of two container ships with capacities...
  • Turkey Canal Plan Hinges on Election
    Turkey's bold plan to build a canal to divert shipping from the heavily congested Bosporus Strait will be put to...
  • America's Real Deficit in Trade
    American exporters are doing their part to meet the government's goal of doubling exports in five years. ...
  • Trade Outlook: A NY-NJ Perspective
    The value of U.S. international trade rebounded sharply in 2010 and is now only 6.2 percent below the peak realized...
  • Squeezing the Most Out of Corn
    U.S. farmers and processors are gearing up for another big year of corn exports ' in high-value solid and liquid...
  • Footwear Imports Stepping Up
    The 2008-09 economic recession was painful for the footwear industry, but the industry is putting lessons learned to good use...
  • Textiles Trade Shifts
    U.S. textile and apparel imports have been rising this year as a result of growing confidence among importers that U.S....
  • Static Production
    When the earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck northern Japan in mid-March, killing hundreds and causing major damage to that country's...
  • Chemical Makers Formulate Exports
    After suffering a decline in production as a result of growing company layoffs and bankruptcies tied to the Great Recession...
  • Raw Growth
    When Clarence Gooden, chief marketing officer for eastern U.S. rail giant CSX Transportation, speaks of the railroad's coal business, he...
  • Cushioning the Economy's Impact
    After a year of recovery in imports of furniture and home furnishings, U.S. furniture and home furnishings importers are more...
  • Crops Sprouting Record Export Growth
    U.S. agriculture is riding high on the productivity of American farmers and a huge demand for their products in the...
  • Recycling: A Win-Win for Trade, Environment
    Recycling paper, plastics and scrap metal is good not only for the environment but also for reducing the U.S. foreign...
  • Looming Concerns in Cotton Market
    With overall exports this year at near-record levels, cotton shippers are hustling to secure equipment and vessel space in the...
  • Giving, the Hard Way
    If the world were a better place, the U.S. Agency for International Development wouldn't be among the top 100 U.S....
  • Because So Much Is Riding on the Ocean
    With the economy improving, at least one major importer and exporter thinks it's time to focus on building supply chain...
  • Braking Just-in-Time
    Japanese automakers are struggling with epic supply chain disruptions in the wake of the magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami on March...
  • Weak Dollar Gives Muscle to Exports
    U.S. container trade is growing at two speeds. Export volume is soaring while consumer-driven imports are rising more slowly. ...
  • Retail Sails Higher
    RILA's Casey Chroust says recovering retailers remain focused on tight inventories and - say it slowly - transportation disintermediation ...
  • Paper Routes
    Which comes first, the cardboard or the box? The annual Journal of Commerce Top 100 Importers and Exporters rankings bring...
  • Trucking Dashboard
    Despite winter storms and rising energy costs, publicly owned trucking companies gained ground in the first quarter, buoyed in part...
  • Trucking's Technology Wave
    Trucking technology is approaching a crossroads as safety regulations and economic necessity drive more trucking companies to purchase and plug...
  • Will Boxes Go Begging?
    Just when shippers were starting to feel good about equipment supplies this year, carriers and container lessors alike are warning...
  • EC Launches Carrier Antitrust Probe
    When European Union antitrust authorities sprang a series of surprise visits on the offices of several of the world's largest...
  • Big Splash, Rapid Thrust
    Transportation is an asset-based, network-operating business driven largely by scope and scale. Economies of scale reduce the average of high...
  • Cutting in the Cards
    Ports are facing a new security squeeze. The Department of Homeland Security is offering $235 million for the 12th round...
  • Not Your Father's Transport Plan
    Don't expect the next long-term transportation legislation from Congress to look much like the highway bills of old. This one...
  • Go West, Young Exporter
    Companies that want to expand their export business should follow the advice newspaperman Horace Greeley gave 160 years ago: Go...
  • Looking the Other Way
    Imports from Asia are largely responsible for making Long Beach the nation's second-largest container port, but exports could lead that...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 30, 2011
  • A Captain's Duty
    That is the title of seafaring hero Captain Richard Phillips' book - soon to be a Hollywood blockbuster starring Forrest Gump to Saving Private Ryan American actor Tom Hanks - in which he harrowingly recounts the hijacking of the containership Maersk Alabama in April 2009, and his family life-threatening decision to offer himself as a hostage to gun-toting Somali pirates, thus saving his crew from a similar fate. This enthralling firsthand account of danger on the pirate-ruled high seas, begs the question: are we asking far too much of our seafaring elite to expect them unaided to defend their ships from these ruthless maritime bandits?
  • Maersk's Kolding to issue new manifesto for the industry
  • CSAV now direct between Asia and West Africa
  • TCC records its first profitable deal
  • PLP expands reefer capacity
  • ATA truck index drop 'not a concern'

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 30, 2011
  • SCI in fourth quarter loss
    Top Indian fleet posts increased annual profit despite a modest quarterly loss through the final three months.
  • Minoan stays in red
    Greek ferry owner sees improved first quarter figures but is still blighted by fuel prices and competition.
  • Mercator earnings down
    Coal business burns bright for Mumbai-based bulker and tanker owner.
  • UASC finds order finance
    Kuwait based joint venture line fixes $205m loan to help finance two of nine Samsung newbuildings.
  • HUBLine bubbling along
    Malaysian boxship and bulker owner's profit rockets in first three months.
  • Titanic plan beats estimate
    A huge diagram of the tragic liner drawn for the official UK inquiry into that 'night to remember' fetches $362,000.
  • Pipavav nets navy order
    Indian shipyard wins $650m contract to build five gunboats as results swing back to black.
  • Ofer faces new controversy
    Imposition of US sanctions puts shipping group at centre of political storm in Israel and sparks demand for investigation into trading links with Iran.
  • Mosvold cancels AHTS
    More woe for Singapore-based shipbuilder Otto Marine as another anchor handler is dropped.
  • 100 capes by Christmas?
    Healthy scrapping of the large bulkers could bring pleasant surprise to year end, according to Lorentzen & Stemoco.
  • Neptune to expand output
    Vancouver-based bulk terminal operator is investing over $60m to upgrade its coal handling facilities.
  • Russian grain ban lifted
    The world's second largest wheat exporter is set to resume shipments on 1 July ending near year-long ban.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
  • Minoan Lines hit by 'high' bunker prices
    Greek economic crisis likely to pull down 2011 results.
  • IFO prices fall in Fujairah
    Durban market firms.
  • Rotterdam market soft
    Replenishment arrives but product with ISO 2010 spec tight.
  • Ferry operator imposes bunker surcharge
    Tallink blames rising bunker costs.
  • MPA acknowledges complaint about off-spec fuel
    Authority is 'checking bunker supplier's compliance with SS 600.'
  • CEPSA hosts CIMAC and ISO working groups
    Company says it proud of its 'active participation' in search for best standards.
  • 'Exorbitant' bunker prices could be helping dry bulk sector
    Vessel scrapping has reached 'unprecedented' levels, narrowing the demand and supply imbalance.
  • Asian bunker prices falling as week starts
    Sluggish demand in key Asian bunkering hubs on Monday.
  • Bunker avails at Gladstone port to ease with cargo arrival
    Price indications for bunkers at Gladstone port will be available 'from June 7 onwards'.
  • Malaysian shipping firm expects to break-even
    Spot rates for company's tankers firming, driven by higher bunker costs.
  • APL switches to cold ironing in Oakland
    APL spends $11 million to retrofit five container vessels and re-wire its terminal for cold ironing.
  • Lukoil provides bunkers to heavylift vessel in Kaliningrad
    MV Eide Transporter received 900 m³ of fuel oil and 100 m³ of diesel fuel.

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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
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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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