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February 2, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Record high fuel prices add to shipping woes
    Record prices for ship fuel are compounding losses at freight companies already suffering from the worst January on record for transport rates.
  • Vale can serve China customers from M'sia base
    Brazil's Vale SA, the world's second-largest mining company, could serve Chinese customers from an iron-ore supply base under construction in Malaysia, bypassing China's port ban on the company's super freighter, a company source told Reuters.
  • Chinese shipping stocks rally in HK on hopes of freight rate rise
    Shares of Hong Kong-listed Chinese shipping companies rallied along with Asian rivals yesterday amid hopes they will be able to increase freight rates and expectations that Beijing's move to ban a new class of giant freight carriers from the country's ports could benefit Chinese ship operators.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line increases Asia-Europe rates US$775/TEU from February 15
  • CMA CGM, CSCL and UASC mass their mega ships on joint Asia-Mideast loop
  • OOCL ups rate US$200/TEU for North Europe to Asia from February 15
  • New Maersk Line CEO picks execs as group chief recovers from heart surgery
  • MOL, NYK and 'K' Line container losses exceed US$500 million Oct to Dec
  • Maersk complies with Port of Gothenburg's costly flow-sulphur fuel rule
  • French shipowners, transport minister blast EU low-sulphur fuel rule
  • Shanghai International Shipping Institute doubts 2012 will bring recovery
  • Two new Huanghua container port berths open for use on the Bohai Gulf
  • MSC adds third of five 13,050-TEUers to Far East-north Europe Lion service
  • Amazon.com builds major China distribution centre in Nanning
  • ICTSI's Philippines Mindanao container terminal sees growth in 2011
  • Mitsubishi to choose between Tallinn or Riga as port into Russia
  • Lufthansa Cargo eyes Asia growth ahead of capacity cuts, night flight bans
  • AfricaWest Cargo Airlines dumps MD 11 for temp-controlled B767F-300
  • Worldwide Flight Services lands three contracts in US Virgin Islands

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Gulf Air to end Geneva service
    A month from today (1 March 2012), Gulf Air is cancelling its thrice-weekly Manama-Geneva (Switzerland) service. Bahrain's flag carrier resumed this service at the start of Summer ...
  • Network Rail in UK Creates new train operator alliances
    Network Rail (UK) has plans to form alliances with at least half a dozen train operators as it looks to work more closely with such entities. Alliance framework agreements have so ...
  • Charging heavy goods vehicles in UK
    The UK Department for Transport has launched a consultation on a proposed road user charging scheme for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) of 12 t and over. The proposal's primary objecti...
  • Port of Vancouver celebrating 100th anniversary in 2012
    The Port of Vancouver (Canada) has launched a new website called "A Century of Possibilities" in addition to it existing one. The move is to celebrate the port's 100th an...
  • Liebherr: mobile harbour crane department successful in 2011
    2011 was a very successful year for Liebherr's mobile harbour crane department. It delivered a total of 49 mobile harbour cranes in a four-rope configuration for dedicated bulk han...
  • Budapest Airport reports record cargo volumes
    Budapest airport achieved a record cargo throughput in 2011, handling more than 100,000 t for the first time. Flown air cargo volumes grew by 6.4% to almost 70,000 t, while trucked...
  • Singapore-based RichLand-LSP appoints new managing director
    The chemical logistics solutions provider RichLand-LSP has appointed Graham Wall as managing director as it looks to expand its bulk liquid chemical transport operations throughout...
  • Emirates extends Southern African network
    Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has bolstered its operations on the booming Africa trade r...
  • Hupac: some 725,000 road shipments diverted to the railway
    The Swiss intermodal service provider Hupac increased the number of road shipments that were hauled by train by 6.6% to 723,894 in 2011. In H1/2011, Hupac posted a double-digit gro...
  • Kögel doubled its turnover
    According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry, trailer maker Kögel achieved an above-average rate of growth in the 2011 financial year. Turnover at the renowned tr...
  • BVL Logistics Forum in Duisburg is history
    The German association Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) has confirmed to the German trade press that it has decided to cease holding the BVL Logistics Forum in Duisburg (Germany).T...
  • TNT Express introduces Pharma Safe
    The Dutch service provider TNT Express has introduced Pharma Safe, a special reliable temperature-controlled transport service for pharmaceutical products such as medicines, vaccin...
  • Dachser Far East: new warehouse in Shanghai
    Dachser, a Germany-based global logistics service provider, is stepping up its contract logistics activities in China. To this end a new 10,000 sqm warehouse was recently phased in...
  • TFG Transfracht's MD Gerhard Oswald celebrates 60th birthday
    Gerhard Oswald, managing director of TFG Transfracht, is celebrating his 60th birthday today (1 February 2012). Last year also saw another "round" anniversary as it marked his 30th...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • General Maritime files reorganization plan
  • ABG shipyard wins $104.4 million, six ship AHTS order
  • Alion awarded $72.3 million Navy contract
  • Damen launches fisheries vessel for Angola at Romanian shipyard
  • Dubai cracks down on cruise ship safety

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of November
  • Coast Guard responds to vessel explosion in Sequim Bay
  • Old Dominion Freight Line opening Seattle-Tacoma facility
  • Port Metro Vancouver begins Land Use Plan process
  • Crowley taps Jose Ayala as Puerto Rico vice president

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Evergreen raises the bar as box lines press to restore battered freight rates
    Sights set on Asia-Europe trades with increases of up to $900 per teu proposed
  • A code to keep pilots on course
    It was interesting and encouraging to see how Liverpool's pilotage service has won accreditation by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
  • Intermodal Spring sweeps the Middle East
    Israeli plans for a rail link between the Red and Mediterranean seas follow Saudia Arabia's approval for a $7bn line between the country's east and west coast ports
  • How big is the shipping finance market?
    An insider's guide to impressing your boss
  • 81 large tankers forecast to leave fleet in 2012 says ICAP
    Demolition, storage and conversion sales will reduce tonnage
  • Shortsea and feeder trades 'will consolidate'
    Dynamar shipping consultancy says cascade effect of the changing deepsea container market has brought fierce competition
  • Simatech sees a silver lining
    Rising costs create opportunity for feeder operators by driving the container lines towards outsourcing
  • Tonnage cascade an opportunity not a threat to feeder operators
    New niches based on geography and service
  • Chill economic wind blows Nordic owners
    Expect imaginative prose from Nordic shipowners' investor relations departments in the coming weeks
  • Middle Eastern vessel glut forces VLCC owners to fight for cargoes
    Two ships for every shipment available from 10-20 February
  • Private maritime security body launches self-regulation programme
    International regulation still elusive as SAMI launches UK accreditation drive
  • General Maritime files Chapter 11 reorganisation plan
    Oaktree to pump $175m of new money into company
  • BP must cover some Deepwater Horizon claims against Halliburton
    Court ruling says oil giant must indemnify third-party compensatory claims
  • Asleep at the wheel
    According to the findings, up to 45% of second and third mates on watch during the small hours will doze off momentarily at some point in a typical working week
  • Iran's tanker twist
    Former NITC chief executive Mohammed Souri's reputation was one of a careful shipping expert who cared deeply about safety and quality standards
  • US Congress to review Harbour Maintenance Tax
    Plans for dedicated funds for dredging if reform goes ahead
  • Black Sea freeze causes dry bulk terminal delays
    Supramaxes face difficulties accessing Sea of Azov ports and Bosporus Strait closed for a day due to snowstorm
  • Auerbach raises cash to buy second cargo vessel
    Hamburg shipping company doubles its equity capital with appeal to wealthy private investors
  • Marampa exports mark an milestone for Sierra Leone
    London Mining loads its first iron ore cargo from former war-torn state
  • Containership charter market needs a post-Chinese new year holiday boost
    Higher activity in 2,500 teu-2,800 teu boxships than in larger vessels
  • Fitch awards negative outlook for Indian shipping
    Agency rates logistics as stable
  • Iran sanctions change to target NIOC and NITC
    Implementation would depend on whether Revolutionary Guard links are established
  • UPDATED: Baltic Dry Index hits 26-year low
    Bulk carrier market indicator slumps to 662 points, below 2008 financial crash levels
  • Intercargo issues transport guidelines for bulk vessels
    66 seafarers killed in casualties involving nickel ore carriers

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • More box ship idling seen
    MORE BOX ships must be idled for rates to recover profitability, as slow steaming has reached its limit, a sector consultancy warned today
  • Bills target NIOC, NITC
    SANCTIONS targeting National Iranian Oil and National Iranian Tanker are featured in new legislation proposed in Congress
  • Port Kembla strike starts
    DOCKERS began a scheduled weeklong strike today at the BHP Billiton-operated Port Kembla coal terminal in Australia
  • Ports laud transport bill
    US PORTS today hailed a transport and jobs bill that recognises intermodal and port concerns
  • German government asked to ease squeeze
    CASH-strapped German shipowners are seeking further government guarantees to facilitate loans from private shipping banks this year
  • India haunted by 2008-9
    INDIAN shipping groups are likely to report reduced cashflows in 2012 resulting from a fall in revenues and profitability, a ratings agency said today
  • 77% profits fall stings Mercator (Singapore)
    MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) said today its profits for 3QFY2012 plummeted 77% year on year, to $1.18M
  • UniCredit scaling down shipping loans
    ITALIAN bank UniCredit is reportedly scaling down its ship financing operations to boost its capital reserves
  • Iggy worsens Oz port snarls
    THE LUNAR New Year holiday and Cyclone Iggy are making congestion worse today in Australian iron ore ports
  • Finnlines shareholder continues legal case
    FINNLINES, the Helsinki-listed ro-ro and terminal operator, said today its second-largest shareholder Ilmarinen will appeal a court ruling over the dividend policy of the shipping group
  • China props up Indonesia's coal exports
    INDONESIA exported 269.34M tonnes of coal in 2011, IHS McCloskey reported today
  • Seafarers missing after Vera sinks
    AT LEAST seven seafarers are reported missing today after a dry cargo ship sank in the Black Sea off Turkey
  • DOF Subsea mulls another issue of bonds
    NORWAY'S DOF Subsea said today it might issue more unsecured bonds after raising 700M kroner ($121M) by an issue of five-year bonds in January
  • Iran's navy foils pirates
    AN ATTEMPT by Somali pirates to hijack an oil tanker near the Gulf of Arden has reportedly been thwarted by Iran's navy
  • VLCCs skid 4 WS points
    BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates are diving, with the benchmark Persian Gulf/Japan route losing more than 4 Worldscale points over the past day

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Export Advocates Urge Congress to Reform Harbor Tax
    A Louisiana agriculture official urged Congress on Wednesday to direct the Army Corps of Engineers to fully tap the Harbor...
  • Amazon Says Supply Chain Investments Could Hurt Profit
    Amazon.com is telling investors its heavy investment in distribution centers and other supply chain improvements to speed delivery of consumer...
  • Rail Transfer Project at Port Everglades Progresses
    The opening of an intermodal rail container transfer facility at the Port of Everglades came closer to fruition after a...
  • C.H. Robinson Revenue Jumps 10.4 Percent
    Strong truckload demand pushed revenue up 10.4 percent in the fourth quarter to $2.6 billion at C.H. Robinson Worldwide, the...
  • ILA, United Arab Shipping Agree to Contract
    United Arab Shipping's U.S. agency and International Longshoremen's Association Local 1964 have agreed to a three-year contract covering a handful...
  • Saia Profit Soars, Revenue Tops $1 Billion
    Multiregional less-than-truckload carrier Saia returned to trucking's billion dollar club in 2011 as its profit skyrocketed on higher LTL rates...
  • SC Senate Rebukes Governor, Votes to Block Savannah Dredging
    The South Carolina Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to rebuke Gov. Nikki Haley for allowing environmental regulators to approve a Savannah...
  • MSC Hikes Rates from US to Middle East, India, Africa
    Mediterranean Shipping will apply a general rate increase for U.S. shipments to the Middle East, India, the Mediterranean and Africa,...
  • CMA CGM Raises Asia-Mediterranean-Europe Rates
    CMA CGM announced a rate increase of $750 per 20 foot container on the Asia-Mediterranean-North Europe route effective March 1,...
  • Trucker ODFL Expands Trans-Pacific, Drayage Services
    Less-than-truckload operator Old Dominion Freight Line is moving deeper into the drayage business, opening a container drayage facility in the...
  • BAA Loses Appeal to Keep London Stansted
    BAA must sell London Stansted, the U.K.'s second largest air cargo hub, after a court rejected the airport operator's appeal...
  • US Factory Production Accelerated in January
    A widely watched economic gauge showed U.S. manufacturing activity picked up speed in January, growing to its highest level since...
  • YRC Worldwide Renames Long-Haul Carrier
    YRC Worldwide is rebranding its largest less-than-truckload operating subsidiary, YRC, as YRC Freight. The name change is part...
  • Yusen Logistics Profit Surges on Revenue Jump
    Yusen Logistics's net profit surged 14.7 percent in the first nine months of fiscal 2011, which started on April 1,...
  • Maersk Raises Rates From India to Latin America, Caribbean
    Maersk Line imposed a general rate increase on trades from India to Latin America and the Caribbean, starting March 1....
  • Fecso Books Double-Digit Rail, Ocean, Terminal Growth
    Fesco booked double-digit growth across its ocean container, rail, port terminal and intermodal units in 2011 as it benefited from...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Stays Firm Amid Sluggish Demand
    The average spot rate on the eastbound trans-Pacific didn't budge this week as a lull in demand for cargo space...
  • New Maersk CEO Skou Names Management Team
    Maersk Line's new CEO, Soren Skou, wasted no time putting his own management team in place to run the world's...
  • Global Air Freight Expands for Second Straight Month
    Global air cargo traffic increased in December on a month-to-month basis for the second straight month, but yields remain under...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • UAE spurs DP World to record 55 million TEU
    A jump in traffic at DP World's flagship port, Jebel Ali, helped propel the globe's third largest operator of container terminals to handle almost 55 million TEU ...
  • Mixed results for European rail
    The transfer of road traffic to rail in Europe continued at a slow pace last year, despite increasing environmental awareness, escalating road traffic congestion, ...
  • MOL also sinks further into the red
    Mitsui OSK Line joined the growing list of carriers to declare red figures last year. In the first nine months of its financial year started April 1, 2011, Group ...
  • Dachser expands in China
    Kempten, Germany-headquartered global logistics company, Dachser, is confident that China will continue its growth as it invests in a new Shanghai-based warehouse ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd GRI a shock and awe tactic?
    The announcement from Germany's Hapag-Lloyd last week of a USD750 per TEU Far East westbound general rate increase effective March 1 was at first thought to be ...
  • CSAV's new business model showing gains
    The downsizing collaborating strategy of troubled Chilean liner CSAV is having a positive impact on its operational numbers, in contrast to many of its peers where ...
  • K Line sinks further into the red
    K Line lost JPY42,166 (USD542.4) million in the first nine months of its financial year (ending March 31, 2012), which is little better than the staggering loss ...
  • Maersk gets new management team and Damco moves
    Maersk Line has named a new management team to lead it into the future. Lucas Vos has replaced Chief Commercial Officer Hanne Sorensen, who was recently appointed ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • CMRE climbs in the fourth
    Constantinos Constantakopoulos-controlled containership owner beats Wall Street bets as profit more than doubles.
  • Cosco arm sues craft retailer
    Chinese shipping giant's US container unit cries foul over unpaid box bills as craft king faces Texas showdown.
  • Gulmar CFO to step down
    Finance chief of Oaktree-backed offshore contractor races to the exit as talk of tax headaches and expansion escalates.
  • Genmar rolls the dice
    Bankrupt US tanker owner files restructuring plan as it races to unshackle Chapter 11 chains by spring.
  • Global Offshore sees dip
    Bombay-listed offshore vessel owner has final quarter earnings slashed.
  • Platou ponders Iranian poser
    Iranian embargo is already pushing rates but it won't provide a lasting cure for low earnings, says Ole-Rikard Hammer.
  • KHI profit suffers
    Nine-month earnings drop 16% at Japanese group's shipbuilding division as steel price rises.
  • Battered BDI hits modern low
    Following 31 sessions in reverse the Baltic Dry Index today set a new post-Lehman low water mark.
  • KfW IPEX increases lending
    German financier handed out more cash last year, including EUR 2bn of shipping loans.
  • Five years to fix
    Shipping can turn the corner in the next half decade if owners use the only trick still open to them, broker says.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • First batch of Fords heads to S. Korea
  • TP Pulse review: Long-term rates help prevent rolls
  • C.H. Robinson's 4Q profit rises 5.9%
  • Boekhorst heads ocean freight at IJS Global
  • FMC reviews 5 OTI license applications
  • Tegma finalizes LTD buy
  • Everglades snags new chief, finalizes intermodal deal
  • Baltimore offers cash to scrap old trucks
  • Management revamp at Maersk Line
  • Rep. Mica introduces surface transportation bill
  • Ship financier scales vessel lending
  • TS Lines joins Goto, leaves Grand China
  • Study: Oakland port pollution drops

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
  • Oil leaking from wrecked cruise ship
    Floating barriers 'lifting in strong winds.'
  • Crude prices unsettled on inventory increases
    Oil rose after manufacturing indexes from China to the US to Germany increased in January.
  • Fujairah market sees prices weaken
    Players report 'busy market' in Middle East hub.
  • Quiet market in North European hubs
    Rotterdam prices relatively stable for a second straight-day.
  • Court ruling means new delay in settling bunker bills
    Appeal court judges raise questions about forced sale of arrested ship.
  • Share of fuel above 3.50% sulphur limit shrinks further
    Latest DNVPS report shows 19% of fuels testing above 3.50% sulphur were high viscosity fuels.
  • Arbitrage volumes at 'seven-year' high
    Market poised for 'downwards correction.'
  • Regional bunker association elects new Board
    Deniz Eraydin of Cye Petrol to head TBA for the second time.
  • Demand generally slack in Asian ports
    Prices show little movement.
  • K-Line anticipates over $700 million full year loss
    Blames continued sluggishness in global markets, high bunker prices for wider loss forecast.
  • HK proposes lower port dues to encourage cleaner fuels switch
    Reduce port dues by half for vessels that use low sulphur fuel, says senior government official.
  • Slow steaming benefits 'reach their limits'
    Further slowing down 'unlikely' to ease overcapacity, says Alphaliner.
  • US refinery commences shutdown
    Refinery losses amounted to $1.3 billion in the past three years, says Hovensa.
  • Chinese fuel oil imports down 9% in January
    Amid sluggish demand from the bonded bunker market.
  • Brightoil completes $75 million acquisition
    Issues some 323 million of its shares in exchange for shares and debts of an investment holding firm.

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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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