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March 1, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Court okays General Maritime revamp
    General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, won provisional court approval to reorganise even as a bankruptcy judge told creditors to prepare their evidence for an expected fight over final approval of a Chapter 11 plan.
  • Pirates rob crew, kidnap captain and chief engineer
    Armed pirates opened fire on a cargo ship in an attack off the Nigerian coast, kidnapping the captain and chief engineer and robbing the crew before escaping, a maritime watchdog said yesterday.
  • Officers of ship that hit NZ reef plead guilty
    The captain and the navigating officer of a cargo ship that ran aground on a New Zealand reef last year pleaded guilty yesterday to mishandling the vessel and altering ship documents.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC to increase Asia-Europe eastbound rate US$400/TEU from April 1
  • Maersk North Asia CEO expects hard bargaining before higher rates stick
  • Once restricted to 6,500-TEU, Savannah Port docks 9,200-TEU MSC Roma
  • Hunan January freight declines overall, but road volume soars 18.2pc
  • Samudera 2011 profit grows 33.8pc to US$12.6 million
  • Bangladesh 2011 export growth reflects price increases on modest volumes
  • Dubai freight rates stagnation blamed on supply and demand balance
  • Cargojet's profits dive in fourth quarter
  • Delhi spots irregularities, tells Air India to stop sale of 6 freighters
  • Turkey restricts Israel's 'dangerous' air cargo because of Gaza blockade
  • Barloworld Logistics stands ready to meet China shippers goals in Africa
  • Baotou-Xi'an-Haikou flight service launched

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Gateway Group hosts trade party in Mumbai
  • ICS cautions against any move to ban ransom payments to pirates
  • Maersk Line cuts Asia-Europe trade capacity
  • Ron Widdows to take over from Jan Steffens as CEO of Rickmers Holding & Rickmers-Linie
  • Negative trade list with India to be made public soon: Pak
  • India slips to 4th spot on world economic confidence list
  • Values & role models

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • IRU addresses increasing liabilities for road transport operators
    The recent 9th IRU Symposium of Lawyers on the «Evolution of contractual relations in road transport» highlighted the current enforcement pitfalls and proposed best practices to ad...
  • MSC to increase rates in Asia-USA/Canada trade
    The Geneva (Switzerland)-based carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is increasing its eastbound rates in the Asia-USA/Canada trade by USD 240/teu, USD 300/feu and USD ...
  • Man Latin America continues to top Brazilian market
    MAN Latin America is once again Brazil's market leader for trucks of 5 t and over. 2011 was the best year in the vehicle manufacturer's history. MAN Latin America sold a total of 7...
  • Transports Pedretti opens new branch office in France
    The French transport and logistics company Transports Pedretti recently commenced operations at a new branch office in Buchères, southwest of Troyes (France). The new distribution ...
  • Transaero enters Armenian market
    Starting today, 29 February, the Russian carrier Transaero is introducing a service to Armenia. The Moscow Domodedovo-Yerevan link will be operated four times a week initially, the...
  • Fesco about to complete consolidation of Vladivostok Commercial Sea Port (VMTP)
    The board of directors of the Russian company Fesco recently approved the possible acquisition of up to a 100% stake in ZAO Transportnaya Companiya. Once this transaction and sever...
  • GLS Netherlands now AEO certified
    GLS Netherlands was recently granted the AEO certificate "customs simplifications". The parcel, freight and logistics service provider has been accepted as an authorized economic o...
  • 30 locomotives for Kansas City Southern Railway
    US transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced a USD 54.6 million loan to Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) for the purchase of 30 new General Electric ES44AC locomotiv...
  • VTG continues on path of controlled growth in 2011
    Hamburg (Germany)-based VTG Aktiengesellschaft, one of Europe's leading wagon hire and rail logistics companies, reported that railfreight transport in Germany grew by 5.1% in 2011...
  • New office in Timor-Leste for ISS
    Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has opened an office in Timor-Leste. The new office, which is located in Dili, will include marine and offshore agency, ...
  • Sogaris: new director for logistics properties
    The French company Sogaris has chosen Christophe Ripert as director of the group's logistics real estate. The newly created position pools the formerly independent real estate proj...
  • Azkar phases in new terminal in Jaén
    The Spanish transport and logistics company Azkar is expanding its service range on the Iberian peninsula. The firm recently phased in a distribution platform with a working area o...
  • Centurion Cargo appoints Globe Air Cargo in Germany to market maindeck capacity to Latin America
    Globe Air Cargo, part of the ECS Group, has won a general sales agency contract for Miami FL (USA)-based Centurion Cargo, a privately-owned company founded in 2001. Under the terms...
  • AAT Mobile available in android market too
    Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced that its mobile application - AAT Mobile is now available for download in the android market. Airlines, cargo agents and...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Damen delivers its first tug to be Argentinian owned
  • GEA Westfalia BWT meets IMO requirements
  • DNV to carry out operations through three separate companies
  • Royal Caribbean to build second 4,100 passenger cruise ship at Meyer Werft
  • Coast Guard detains bulker master who failed breathalyzer test

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • CG apprehends ship captain suspected of being intoxicated
  • Seattle Port Commissioners give 'outstanding' rating to CEO
  • Washington agencies schedule annual regional contracting forum
  • New Navy tug loaded at Port of Tacoma terminal
  • Trucking group files brief backing electronic logging gear

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • The private security firms behind Somalia's pirate armies
    Gulf governments fund two new counter-piracy police forces set to operate inside Somalia
  • Shipping sidelined at Somalia conference
    Moves to ban ransoms put lives at risk in debate that sidelined seafarers
  • Indian sovereign guarantee in face of Iranian sanctions will shake P&I system
    Industry fears that China will follow suit
  • Iranian crude exports to India in January surge
    Import volumes two-thirds higher than average monthly levels in 2011
  • Mine expansion could secure new ore volumes for Canada's Port Cartier
    ArcelorMittal mulls plan to raise Mary River output to 50m tonnes a year
  • Devil in the detail
    Analysts' small print tables of financial ratios are excruciatingly dull stuff, but the chart on page 29 of Nomura's report Banks' Shipping Problems comes as something of a surprise
  • Agents of change
    Smart shipowners see maritime service providers as a secret weapon
  • Shipping debt to equity ratios top 1,000%
    Loss given default yardstick also high, says Nomura analysis
  • Flood of offers for ExxonMobil cargo as Middle East VLCC glut persists
    High bunker costs shave $1,000 per day off earnings on benchmark route to Asia
  • Q&A: Clyde & Co shipping partner John Keough
    The appeal of varied and complex US cases
  • Brightoil eyes expansion into LNG
    Company's new gas projects spur LNG interest and desire to be a 'leading global energy conglomerate'
  • OSG ponders vessel sales to raise cash
    'Multiple options' include asset sell-off, says Artzen
  • Jason waits on creditors' solution
    Stripped down Eitzen Group remains on verge of insolvency
  • Inchcape Shipping swings axe to clear away layers of bureaucracy
    Parent company prepared to back acquisitions after postponing sale plans
  • Baltic Exchange to report Asian supramax rates at 1300 local time
    Midday publishing in Singapore reflects shift of chartering activity to the Pacific region
  • Rising post-panamax boxship charter rates bring new hope to markets
    A handful of fixtures at healthier prices boost owner and broker morale
  • Royal Caribbean exercises €700m Sunshine-class option at Meyer Werft
    New generation cruiseship to be delivered in spring 2015
  • HMD wins $250m four-tanker order
    Kuwait to receive vessels by end-August 2014
  • Nigerian pirates take hostages from vessel for first time
    One crew member missing as violent attack on reefer Breiz Klipper is region's seventh incident in two months
  • South Korea's big three yards to see growth in orders this year
    Analyst expects recovery due to demand for LNG carriers, offshore vessels and drillships
  • Stricken Costa Allegra will dock in Mahé tomorrow
    Costa Cruises flies team to Seychelles to meet passengers in port
  • Vopak profit rises on 'geographical imbalances' in oil supply
    Demand for chemicals storage and handling in 2011 was encouraging, says company
  • NOCC knocked back by low charter rates
    Delivery of newbuilding and two secondhand vessels expected in year
  • Dublin Port launches $403m masterplan
    30-year expansion blueprint will double throughput to 60m tonnes
  • Japan P&I Club announces 10% unbudgeted supplementary call
    Group holds fire on proposed $103m subordinated loan
  • General Maritime Chapter 11 reorganisation plan back on track
    But bondholders given another opportunity to object to Oaktree rescue 'on any and all grounds' prior to April confirmation
  • Rena master and second officer face jail terms
    Sentencing due in May over boxship grounding and oil spill

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • PEMEX exports stabilise
    MEXICAN oil giant PEMEX has reported only a small drop in exports for 2011, as volumes stabilised after previous years' sharp declines
  • Pirates take two hostages
    A PIRATE attack on a reefer ship anchored off Nigeria spurred a maritime security alert from GAC today
  • Seadrill's quarter profits deflated
    LOSSES on the financial derivatives markets cut deep into the net profits of Seadrill in 2011's final quarter
  • Drybulk port snarls ease
    DRYBULK port congestion is continuing to ease, with vessel queues dropping in Australian and Brazilian harbours
  • US nabs drunken master
    A BULKER captain has been detained in Oregon after US government officials determined that he was intoxicated
  • Pakistan nears open access with India
    PAKISTAN took the bold step today of increasing the number of goods tradable with India - much of it by sea ' by more than 6,000 items
  • Nhava Sheva terminal rates cut 44%
    INDIA'S Tariff Authority for Major Ports has cut rates by 44% at the third box terminal at Nhava Sheva
  • Caspian fire kills mariner
    A BLAZE that broke out on a tanker as it set off into the Caspian Sea killed one seafarer and injured three, Russian regional rescue services said today
  • Asian Panamax rates rise
    PANAMAX bulker rates have risen in Asia, with the grain season in EC South America attracting ballasters from the Pacific
  • US seen as future major coal exporter
    THE US could emerge as a major coal supplier amid changing supply and demand patterns, a coal conference heard today
  • Golar LNG raises $250M
    GOLAR LNG said today it has raised $250M in five-year convertible bonds
  • Asia, GoM chem rates diverge
    CHEMICAL rates are moving in opposite directions in the Gulf of Mexico and Asia
  • Höegh's losses deepen
    NORWAY'S Höegh LNG today reported deeper losses for both the final quarter and full-year 2011
  • Reef dredge plan defended
    AUSTRALIA's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority told IHS Fairplay that a plan to charge a fee to dispose of dredging material would not raise how much of it is dumped in the refuge
  • Maybulk's profits dive 61%
    MAYBULK'S 2011 net profits dived 61% year on year to 91.3M ringgit ($30.4M)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Jones Act Carriers on Alert to Tap US Oil Reserve
    Jones Act carriers say they are ready to haul oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if President Obama decides to...
  • Hyundai Hikes North America-Latin America Rates
    Hyundai Merchant Marine plans a general rate increase effective April 15 for shipments from the U.S. and Canada to Argentina,...
  • Grounded Jade Cargo Gains Restructuring Aid
    Jade Cargo this week came a step closer to taking to the air again after its owners agreed to work...
  • De Well to Sell Ocean Capacity via JOC Exchange
    Logistics provider De Well Group plans to market and sell ocean container capacity available through the JOC Exchange, an online...
  • Truckload Capacity Drops 1.1 Percent, Survey Shows
    Capacity at a group of six large truckload carriers slipped 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter from the previous quarter...
  • Global Air Cargo Traffic Stabilized in January, IATA Says
    International air cargo traffic has stabilized after a year-long slump despite an 8.1 decline in January volume, which was caused...
  • Damco Profit Jumped 29 Percent in 2011
    Damco, the logistics and forwarding unit of A.P. Moller-Maersk, posted a 29 percent increase in profit last year as revenue...
  • British Airways, Iberia Boost Cargo Revenue 8.6 Percent
    International Airlines Group's freight revenue in 2011 grew 8.6 percent from a year ago to $1.6 billion, as the Anglo-Spanish...
  • US Economy Grew 3 Percent in Fourth Quarter
    The U.S. economy expanded at a 3 percent annual rate in the last quarter of 2011, topping the previous estimate...
  • Hong Kong Airlines Stops Dolphin Transport
    Hong Kong Airlines has bowed to pressure from customers and animal welfare groups to stop transporting live dolphins. ...
  • MSC Joins Maersk to Push Second Asia-Europe Rate Hike
    Mediterranean Shipping became the second carrier after Maersk Line to announce a second rate hike this year of $400 per...
  • Heated ILA Negotiations Could Push Cargo to West Coast
    West Coast ports could see a diversion of cargo from East and Gulf Coast ports this year if contract talks...
  • Eastbound Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Slip 1.8 Percent
    Average eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates fell 1.8 percent this week, as slack seasonal demand further undermined the rate increase that...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Star Cool makes CA 'more affordable'
    At least that is what Anders Holm, an executive in Maersk Container Industry's sales and marketing department, claims. He was referring to the company's decision ...
  • WTSA launches new rate increases
    Shipping lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) have announced a round of dry cargo rate increases, which they said was part of their ...
  • Ocean carriers thrown crumbs of hope
    Philippe Hoehlinger's latest macro-economic report on the container shipping industry reveals that global cargo growth in 2012 will be less than last year, but ...
  • Vancouver's 2011 volumes boosted by exports
    Canada's Port Metro Vancouver has seen its container volumes grow year-on-year for 2011 - boosted by exports aimed at the Asia Pacific.Overall laden volumes climbed ...
  • APM T continues to refocus its inland services division
    APM Terminals (APM T) will continue to reshape its inland services in the interest of improving the customer experience and raising margins, according to Km Fejfer, ...
  • ATA 'not surprised' by truck tonnage decline
    A month-on-month fall of 4% on freight tonnage carried by truck in the US in January has 'not surprised' the American Truck Association's chief economist, Bob Costello, ...
  • Grindrod earnings weaken in 2011
    Grindrod, the Durban (South Africa)-based shipping, freight services and trading group, saw net profit ease by 11.4% to ZAR845.1(USD112) million in its 2011 fiscal ...
  • Rena officers plead guilty, face long jail term
    The master and the second officer of the MSC-operated boxship Rena, pleaded guilty in the Tauranga District Court today to 10 out of the 11 charges laid against ...
  • MSC follows Maersk with April 1, Asia - Europe GRI
    Arguably the biggest threat to Maersk Line's recently declared new move 'towards profitability ahead of further market share gain' strategy, Geneva-headquartered ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Do you trade with Iran?
    Holland & Knight attorney untangles complex web of US sanctions as shipping takes centre stage in Washington.
  • Courage under fire
    Singapore-listed shipowner sings bulker market blues as fourth quarter revenue falls 53%.
  • Tarot trumps top minds
    Shipping's brightest no match for one young broker and his fortune teller.
  • Viking Supply to raid Oslo
    TransAtlantic's offshore arm seeks up to NOK 750m as it joins Norwegian bond fray.
  • Latvian cuts back losses
    Riga-based owner sees hope for products tankers as it slashes annual deficit.
  • Polarcus sees turnaround
    Fleet expansion helps Rolf Ronningen-led seismic owner to cut fourth quarter deficit.
  • RCCL doubles down
    US cruiseship giant poised to splash EUR 700m on second Sunshine-class unit in Germany.
  • SinOceanic fails to finance
    Hyundai boxship delivery delayed as Norwegian owner's Chinese backer comes up short on loan cash.
  • HUBLine profit chopped
    Dennis Ling-led Malaysian boxship and bulker owner hurt by falling coal volumes in 2011.
  • DESSC pens two more
    African double takes the Oslo-listed firm's tally of long-term fixtures this year to nine.
  • Zafiro returns to Nigeria
    Monaco-based subsea owner's diving support vessel to take up new job for an old client.
  • Uggla takes Svitzer reins
    Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller's grandson appointed CEO of Danish group's towage and salvage arm.
  • GOS inks Brazil charter
    Bombay-listed owner nets another term deal in South America for an offshore support vessel.
  • Troublesome pair hurt NOCC
    Oslo-listed owner blames lay-up of short-sea vessel and poor earnings from its sister for fall in fourth quarter income.
  • Costly year for RCL
    Asian container line struggled with higher operating expenses in 2011 as profit turned to loss.
  • Global Carriers slashes loss
    Malaysian tanker owner enjoyed higher revenue in 2011 as utilisation increased.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Maersk, CMA long TP3/TP9/Columbus loop slows
  • WTSA seeks to raise rates, collect bunker
  • APMT fights rate cut in Nhava Sheva
  • Evergreen joins South America service
  • Obama creates trade enforcement unit
  • BIS blocks shipper's lubricating oil exports
  • ChemLogix appoints international sales manager
  • Grains Council puts exports information on Web
  • XPO's Charlotte branch to bring 200 jobs
  • IES picks up Columbia Logistics for its eCellerate platform

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
  • Spurring action for biodiesel
    Renewable Energy Group releases an-easy-to-use platform to contact state or federal elected officials.
  • Crude falls on high inventory supplies
    Crude inventories at five-month high.
  • Momentum building for Bahamas CO2 reduction proposal
    MEPC 63 considers raft of very different MBM proposals but only one deemed ready for inclusion in impact assessment.
  • Khalifa Port to open this year
    Port to develop bunkering facilities.
  • IFO prices falling in Fujairah
    Prices lack direction in South Africa.
  • Prices soften in European bunker markets
    Rotterdam players report good avails.
  • Polar Code: IMO 'just needs more time'
    Spokesperson denies claims that non-polar states and industry lobby groups are behind the latest delay.
  • Singapore sales 'dip' as differentials narrow
    Players report fewer vessels making 'bunker only calls.'
  • Bunker prices falling in Asia
    Mixed demand at Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday.
  • OSG plunges deeper into the red in 2011
    Losses in international crude segment due to fleet overcapacity and higher bunker prices.
  • Cosco clinches contracts for seven 'fuel efficient' newbuilds
    Cosco estimates to gain around $190 million from the newbuilding contracts.
  • Rena officers plead guilty to multiple charges
    Ship master pleads guilty to all six charges laid against him, second officer pleads guilty to four offenses.
  • Chinese shipyard delivers new fuel efficient Ultra-max bulker
    Sinopacific's Crown 63 capable of reducing fuel consumption by 13%.
  • Shipping industry 'totally opposed' to inclusion in ETS
    Shippers already adopting EDDI and SEEMP to limit emissions, says ICS.
  • Fuel removal from Costa Concordia resumes
    Crane barge Meloria and bunker tanker Magic Duba repositioned alongside Costa Concordia

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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