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April 2, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Wilbur Ross mulls over further investments in shipping
    Billionaire Wilbur Ross said he's considering further investments in shipping as financial distress within the maritime industry intensifies.
  • Baltic sea index up on higher capesize rates
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Friday as rates for large capesize vessels climbed for a fourth straight day on higher iron ore activity.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Cosco posts 255pc loss of US$1.66 billion, boxes lose $1 billion
  • Hutchison profits up 14pc to US$1.51 million in 2011, revenue rises 12pc
  • Asia-Europe freight rates rise again, soaring 21pc to US$1,660/TEU
  • United States manufactured durables sales increase 2.2pc in February
  • Breakbulk, general cargo resurgent, but desperate box ships want in
  • Shanxi's road transport volume hit 111 million tonnes in first two months
  • Mumbai's Nehru port reopens after government, protesters come to terms
  • Chennai port blocked, but container backlog clearance expected today
  • SinOceanic II takes delivery of 13,100-TEU ship from Hyundai Heavy
  • Prefab houses for Chinese railway builders leaves Tianjin for Ethiopia
  • China's logistics companies still face heavy pressure as demand slows
  • Singapore port authority chief looks to bright future with Panama Canal
  • Cargolux suffers 2011 net loss of US$18.3 million as revenue rises 8.4pc
  • UPS-TNT combo tops DHL, dwarfs FedEx in Europe, but not in Asia
  • Gujarat garment air exports fall, but rescued by new products: Emirates
  • American Airlines Cargo files for bankruptcy, then goes on spending spree

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A different event with the right focus
  • Capesize hire costs at 14-year low
  • CMA CGM awarded two prizes for excellent customer service
  • Hanjin Shipping announces new Europe service catering to south, east India
  • Moore Stephens warns on new trap under UK tonnage tax
  • SCI merges Europe, Med services
  • Sea Marshals first to gain new armed guard insurance
  • Ship agents under increasing pressure from telex releases
  • JN Port achieves new high of over 4.3 m TEUs in 2011-12
  • Kandla Port tops again in cargo handling
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port begins cargo handling trials at new berth
  • Vizhinjam Seaport bid to be renegotiated
  • Exporters welcome BRICS decision to trade in local currencies
  • Forex reserves rise to $ 295.14 bn
  • Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-4
  • A. S. Shipping Agencies appointed new CEE network member in India
  • Fairstar Heavy Transport contracted to provide services for Chevrons Nigerian project
  • Project cargo training helps with succession planning

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Air Namibia postpones regional service launch
    The southern African carrier Air Namibia has postponed its planned service resumption on the Windhoek - Harare (Zimbabwe) route and the new service launch on the Windhoek - Gaboron...
  • JAL Cargo fuel surcharge from April
    With effect from 1 April 2009, the Japanese airline JAL has been adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the one-month average fuel price of Singapore...
  • LH Cargo to add Montevideo to its network
    The German carrier Lufthansa Cargo offers flights to 303 destinations in 99 countries. New in the cargo carrier's global network is the Chinese metropolis Chongqing. Kolkata (Indi...
  • GM award for Grimaldi Group
    The Italian carrier Grimaldi Group has been recognised by the US-based car manufacturer General Motors as a 2011 world class automotive supplier of the year. Grimaldi was chosen ...
  • Canadian Government to invest in Montreal and St Lawrence
    Denis Lebel, the Canadian minister of transport, infrastructure and communities, has announced that his country's federal government will invest in the enhancement of the container...
  • New centre of excellence for MAN vehicles in Central Switzerland
    The German vehicle manufacturer MAN recently opened its new centre of excellence in Emmen (Switzerland), following a two-year planning and construction period. Inspection lanes, di...
  • PCC Intermodal received the AEOS certificate
    The Polish transport service provider PCC Intermodal has received the authorized economic operator/security and safety certificate (AEOS). This certification is an important asset ...
  • Online Systemlogistik collaborating with OneExpress
    The German forwarding alliance Online Systemlogistik für Spedition & Service GmbH has set up an alliance with OneExpress Italia SpA. The latter forwarding collaboration operate...
  • SBB Cargo: 2011 results
    The Swiss railfreight service provider SBB Cargo posted a loss of CHF 55 million in 2011, and saw its transport performance slip by 5.8% to 12.346 billion ntkm. At a press conferen...
  • Osec names new head of communication and marketing
    Osec, Switzerland's trade promotion network, has appointed Bianca Rühle-Heeb as head of its communication and marketing division. She will take up her tasks in mid April, replacing...
  • SASI with two new appointments
    Strategic Aviation Solutions International (SASI) has appointed two new senior advisors to the company. Uwe Beck, senior advisor property and facilities, was responsible for leadin...
  • Kerry Logistics reports strong growth in turnover and profits in 2011
    Kerry Logistics reported a 47% increase in turnover to HKD 16.034 billion (USD 2.061 billion) and boosted its net profit by 11% to HKD 740 million (USD 95 million) in 2011, excludi...
  • Ceva Logistics announces two year contract renewal with Renault in Brazil
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two year contract extension with Renault in Brazil for the receipt, storage and consolidation of automotive parts for expor...
  • Agility obtains good distribution practice certification in Ireland
    The global logistics service provider Agility has obtained good distribution practice (GDP) certification for its pharmaceutical competence centre (PCC) in Ireland. The certificate...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Azamara Quest arrives in Sandakan, Malaysia, under own power
  • Giant ice-class AHTS on sea trials following completion by Chouest
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding gets $76 million to buy materials for seventh NSC
  • Former Vinashin chief gets 20 year prison sentence
  • Corvus batteries chosen for Europe's first hybrid tugboat

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Port of Bellingham warns public to stay clear of Squalicum Harbor fire
  • Weekly rail freight traffic delivers up/down numbers
  • Three parties pre-qualify for Panama Canal bridge project
  • Maersk Line announces plans for Asia/US general rate increase
  • Crowley works new contract with Puerto Rico Teamsters

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Britain remembers vital role of shipping in Falklands War
    Merchant fleet critical to 1982 conflict
  • Atlantic Conveyor loss a serious blow
    Master awarded posthumous DSC
  • Damco system irons out purchase order wrinkles
    Damco says its Dynamic Flow Control can offer 'significant' savings by making it simpler to update purchase orders and optimise container fill rates
  • It's the meaning that matters
    We have sustainable fishing and sustainable ship technology, but do we have a financially sustainable industry?
  • NY-NJ cost-cutting targets non-union benefits
    Savings pegged at $41m through to end-2013
  • VLCC earnings reach highest levels since February 2011
    But can Middle East-Asia spot prices top $50,000 a day?
  • Nordic Tankers' fleet sale to spark consolidation
    Industry sees arrival of new 120-ship chemical tanker entity as smaller companies struggle to survive
  • Snake oil or solution?
    Scepticism about overhyped technologies can become a Luddite refusal to change
  • Cosco still upbeat after heavy loss
    Chinese shipping conglomerate talks about acquisitions and attacks Vale over giant vessels
  • Exmar orders eight medium LPG carriers
    Company opts for hi-spec 'green' vessels
  • Suez terminal hit by go-slow
    Action by 800 workers over benefits disrupts operations at Port Said hub
  • Capesize owners anchoring for better days
    Week ahead will be slow, affected by Easter and Chinese holidays
  • Seaborne coal trade will top 1trn tonnes by 2016
    Macquarie outlook bullish despite rising Chinese and Mongolian output
  • Diana snaps up seven-year-old panamax for less than $21m
    Confirmation of Mining Star deal comes a day after ice-class vessel orders
  • HHLA forecasts 5% growth
    Terminal operator predicts rise in box handling above market average
  • MPC Capital back in the black
    Restructured KG house makes €1m profit as it negotiates new finance deal with banks
  • Evergreen in $105m yearly loss
    Negative result follows 12% drop in operating income
  • EU funding to aid BCT expansion
    Project will increase box capacity at Polish port by 60% in three years
  • Faint whiff of optimism
    While many owners still face financial difficulties, there is hope for the future of environmental technologies
  • Attica flags up bank talks after latest loss
    Fuel costs and diminished traffic continue to bite Greek ferry lines
  • Adani Ports gets $1.2bn refinancing loan
    Money from Australian and Asian lenders will refinance bridge loan for Abbot Point coal terminal
  • Cosco shocker
    China's biggest shipping company needs to explain how it will make money this year
  • GasLog completes IPO at $14 a share
    Despite modest debut LNG offering gives NYSE cause for cheer
  • Sanko Steamship grasps three-month lifeline
    Shipowner forced to sell vessels as creditors freeze debts repayments

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Damen taking over SOBRENA
    THE DUTCH shipbuilding and repair group Damen told Fairplay this afternoon its bid for leading French ship repairer SOBRENA had been accepted by a court in Brest
  • Hamburg approves €420M Hapag investment
    HAMBURG's state parliament has approved a €420M ($560.82M) investment in box giant Hapag-Lloyd
  • More strength seen for vehicle carriers
    THE CAR carrier business is outperforming most shipping sectors these tough times, and its short-term outlook looks brighter still, RS Platou Markets said
  • Victims' relatives settle
    RELATIVES of five Indian fishermen who were killed in a collision with a bulker told Kerala High Court today they have agreed to a settlement
  • Indian court clears sailing of ship in slayings
    A TANKER from which the shots were allegedly fired that killed two fishermen has been conditionally released by an Indian court
  • GSI's profits fall
    CHINESE shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International today announced a 38% drop in profits for 2011
  • China COSCO unveils deep losses
    THE BOX shipping, logistics and drybulk giant China COSCO Holdings has reported deep losses for 2011
  • Lingering oversupply seen
    A REPORT from a ratings agency has warned that shipping worldwide can expect oversupply pressures until at least 2014, plus a growing credit squeeze that hampers lending
  • Box alliances could mitigate ULCS threat
    BOX CARRIER alliances could mitigate the threat of overcapacity on Asia/Europe box trades, Credit Suisse has predicted
  • Box giants risk negative cashflow
    MAJOR box carriers could resort to more secondary offerings in equity markets, warned shipping analyst Janet Lewis
  • Asian IPOs exceed 2008 totals
    IPO TOTALS for Asian shipping groups have risen steadily since the financial crisis struck in 2008, a Standard Chartered Bank report has found

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Family Dollar to Increase Inventory 20 Percent
    Family Dollar Stores' plan to increase inventory up to 20 percent by adding new products and opening up to 500...
  • FMCSA Closes Unsafe Utah Trucking Firm
    Federal regulators shut down trucking firm Reliable Transportation, citing the carrier and its owner for "countless" violations of driver work...
  • China Merchants Profit Drops 5.2 Percent
    China Merchants Holdings reported a 5.2 percent year-over-year drop in net profit for 2011 even as the volume of containers...
  • Drewry Questions Whether Rate Increases Will Hold
    Although spot freight rates on the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes have risen dramatically as a result of the general...
  • Protests at India's Port Nehru End
    India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) resumed operations on Thursday night following the end of a three-day campaign of...
  • ILA, USMX Exchange Contract Proposals, Express 'Optimism'
    The International Longshoremen's Association and its East and Gulf coast employers exchanged initial contract proposals and expressed optimism about reaching...
  • Expeditors' Rose Denies Price-Fixing Allegations
    Expeditors International of Washington "vigorously denied" price-setting allegations that resulted in a $5.5 million fine from the European Commission. ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Hike India-US Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a general rate increase on all cargo from the Indian Subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, starting...
  • Kerry Logistics Profit up 11 Percent
    Kerry Logistics booked substantial growth in turnover and profit last year as its investments in China and Southeast Asia started...
  • Delaware Truckers Charged With Shipper, Tax Fraud
    Two trucking company owners already charged with defrauding a shipper customer now face charges that they tried to scam the...
  • Air China and Cathay Pacific Increase Cooperation in Shanghai
    Air China and Cathay Pacific are extending their cooperation by establishing a joint venture ground handling company in Shanghai. ...
  • Maersk to Clear Backlogs, Raise Rates on North Europe-Asia Services
    Maersk will clear backlogs on North Europe-Asia services by early May and introduce a new general rate increase from the...
  • NY-NJ Port Authority to Create Single Security Department
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will consolidate all its security functions into a new department as...
  • China Cosco Reports $1.66 Billion 2011 Loss
    China Cosco Holdings swung to a full-year net loss of $1.66 billion in 2011, according to Chinese accounting standards, because...
  • Nippon Express Buys US Logistics Firm AGS
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that it has acquired a 100 percent stake in U.S. logistics...
  • Challenges Mount in Trans-Atlantic Shipping Lanes
    The trans-Atlantic trade, long the most stable of the east-west shipping markets in terms of freight rates and vessel capacity,...
  • Port Development: Baltimore's Inside Track?
    The Port of Baltimore, despite being on the doorstep of one of the world's wealthiest consumer markets, has struggled to...
  • Infrastructure Investment: The Long View
    At the risk of trying to make sense out of nonsense, here's a question: When Congress and the administration cite...
  • MOL Expands Africa-Asia Shipping Services
    MOL will expand its container shipping services between Asia and Africa with a new route next month. The company's...
  • PSA Sees Profits Fall Despite Global Volume Growth
    Singapore's PSA Group recorded a 3.7 percent drop in profits last year despite volumes handled at its global portfolio of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • PSCCHC facility offers increased draft
    Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Co [PSCCHC] the state-controlled operator of the container terminal in West Port Said, has announced that its quayside draft ...
  • Samskip adds Norwegian port to its portfolio
    Multimodal container logistics operator, Samskip, has added the Norwegian port of Flekkefjord, to its offering on the weekly NWC [Norwegian West Coast] to Rotterdam ...
  • HHLA still keeping shareholders happy
    Hamburg's largest stevedore Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) made another healthy profit last year, underlining the very favourable conditions of the container ...
  • HPH shows resilience in 2011
    Hong Kong-based Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), the world's largest operator of container terminals, revealed the continuing resilience of this business sector as ...
  • CMHI posts healthy results for 2011
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) saw revenue port operations grow in 2011 on the back of a rise in cargo handled and the 'nurturing of new profit growth ...
  • COSCO at top of red ink list
    China COSCO Holdings has plummeted into the red for 2011 with a huge net loss of USD1.4 billion. This compares to a 2010 profit of USD1.3 billion. Revenue plunged ...
  • DP World expects EBITDA margins to continue improving
    Speaking at the annual results announcement yesterday, DP World chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said he was confident that operating margins at the port operating ...
  • Maersk asks its North European clients to pay more
    But that is not until Europe's shippers are able to book their cargo with the Danish carrier again after its immediate 'booking stop' imposed last week.Indeed, ...
  • ZIM Line sees recovery ahead
    Israel's flag carrier, ZIM Line, has posted a thumping loss for 2011 but pointed to a 'discernable' recovery in the market supported by increased freight rates' ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Bodouroglou's battle cry
    Paragon CEO says unbalanced relationship between owners and charterers is a major threat to industry's long-term health.
  • Arctic joins DSX fuel debate
    Norwegian equity guru praises fuel-efficient bulker newbuildings on the heels of Diana Shipping's spending spree.
  • Grand China burns TMT
    Nobu Su-backed VLOO owner storms New York court with million-dollar claim against "cash starved" Asian operator.
  • Cantor exits shipping
    New York firm chops maritime banker Geoff Martin only days after seeing off analyst Natasha Boyden on march out of sector.
  • GasLog down on NYSE debut
    Shares in Wall Street newcomer follow a familiar pattern as they slip below the curtailed offer price.
  • River Princess going slowly
    Bulker stuck on Goan beach for 12 years is finally being dismantled.
  • Platou sounds capesize alarm
    Wave of bankruptcies a danger if rates do not pick up, RS Platou Markets says.
  • Falcon's wings clipped
    Vietnamese bulker arrested at port of Paradip in India over unpaid fuel bill.
  • Diana strikes again
    Bulker binge tops $78m as Simeon Palios-led shipowner pounces on a third panamax in less than two days.
  • Sietas sell-off gains pace
    Sale of long-established German shipbuilder steps up a gear as receiver talks to prospective buyers.
  • Subsea 7 wins SURF gig
    Kristian Siem's offshore owner adds $175m to its coffers with another North Sea contract.
  • Sincere slides
    Taiwanese bulker owner records 2011 earnings fall as operating costs rise.
  • Recruiting the right stuff
    Searching for brokers, commercial mortality, talking nonsense BP style and cordon bleu feasting in a pirate camp.
  • Farstad returns to STX OSV
    Karl Johan Bakken-led offshore owner to pay over $200m for two more AHTS ships.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Maersk announces booking stop to Europe
  • U.S. finds China subsidizes solar panel exports
  • Pirate ransom ban could endanger crews
  • Hanjin plans 2 new TP services
  • U.S. politicians weigh in on port labor situation
  • Bank of America launches supply chain portal
  • Official U.S. ballast rule to be released Monday
  • COSCO/Hanjin start new Asia-US Gulf service
  • EU hammers forwarders in fixing case
  • LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Bunker prices fall as week ends
    Trading was quiet on the US Gulf, local players told Bunkerworld.
  • Dan-Bunkering to expand into the Americas
    New Houston office will be led by Hans Lind Dollerup.
  • Risler Bunkering closed for holiday
    Employees will be contactable on their mobile phones.
  • Prices falling across the board
    Average demand in Hamburg.
  • CEPSA reshuffles management, traders
    A number of changes in management at CEPSA Marine Fuels as part of global restructuring.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah
    Good demand and avails reported in Middle East hub.
  • Oil terminal will make Cyprus an 'energy trading hub'
    Work on Vassiliko terminal to begin 'almost immediately'.
  • Bunker suppliers seeing 'critical vendor' status challenged
    Lawyers panel warns that US bankruptcy courts no longer giving priority to bunker debts.
  • More bunker grades could trigger insurance claims
    Association of marine insurers 'paying close attention' to impact on engines.
  • NYK Line receives certification for latest revision of SEEMP
    SEEMP certification in compliance with latest IMO guidelines adopted by MEPC 63.
  • Bunker prices falling in key Asia markets
    Good supplies of marine fuel at major Asian ports sufficient on Friday.
  • Gas shipping firm orders environmental friendly LPG newbuilds
    Vessels to include LNG/LPG bunker fuel tanks, scrubber and ballast water treatment systems.
  • Sulphur regulation to change 'character' of bunker industry
    LNG 'answer' to meet challenges faced by ship operators, says GL-Futureship Vice President.
  • Tanker firm orders vessel efficiency management software
    NAPA-DSME Power software able to save up to 5% of a tanker's fuel costs, says maritime software firm.
  • 'Significant' increase in bunker costs puts pressure on China Cosco
    The Hong Kong-listed firm swings to loss in 2011 as bunker costs increase by 34.9%.
  • Indian shipping companies 'planning' to increase freight rates
    Due to increase in fuel costs and reduced revenues, says India's Union Minister of Shipping.
  • Oil recovery system to be marketed in China
    Chinese market 'now mature' to undertake the maritime passive safety technology, says Chinese 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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