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October 2, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama Canal Authority amends requirements on ballast/cargo declarations
  • US regulator to re-check Warren Buffett's BNSF railway purchase deal
  • Matson Logistics expands presence at Bryan County warehouse, Savannah
  • Mediterranean box capacity to hit 114 million TEU by 2030: Dynamar
  • Rickmers-Linie transports 3 LPG storage tanks from Malaysia to Kuwait
  • Hong Kong holds Digital Ship IT conference October 10-11 in Kowloon
  • China to approve over US$158.5 billion in 20 new airport projects
  • FedEx says it is well on track to reduce carbon emissions 20pc by 2020
  • US air freight sector stagnant for more than a decade, says ACMG study

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • MOL again lists on SRI indices
  • Pune CHAA's office-bearers for 2012-14
  • Anti-dumping duty on Chinese paracetamol extended
  • Edible oil imports may surge in 2012-13
  • Govt likely to curb rice, wheat, sugar & cotton exports
  • Oman lifts ban on Indian poultry
  • Consortium withdraws from Ennore container terminal project
  • GTI management again appeals to allow normal functioning of terminal
  • Hong Kong port sees decline in Q2, H1 box throughput
  • Proposal for coastal vessel jetty at Kodungallur
  • Service tax on transportation of goods by rail comes into force
  • Banks, exporters seek waiver of ECGC rider
  • Forex reserves decline by $502.4 m to $293.97 bn
  • Govt prohibits export of iron ore from captive mines
  • INR closes at 5-month high of 52.88 on heavy dollar demand
  • NHAI reforms to help private sector
  • Plan panel wants regulator in road sector
  • Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations
  • Globalink handles Magnum tractors to Ukraine
  • Houston project forwarding training to help navigate economic tempest
  • Rickmers-Linie transports three 475-t LPG storage tanks from Malaysia to Kuwait

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • JAL Cargo applies for fuel surcharge revision
    Japan Airlines has applied to the Japanese transport ministry for a revision of its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan from October. The internatio...
  • Eritrean Airlines ends Frankfurt service
    Eritrean Airlines' service to Frankfurt, launched in spring (see ITJ Daily of 19 April 2012), has been cancelled with effect from today, 1 October. The carrier's weekly service bet...
  • Russia's most important airport ready for winter
    Moscow Domodedovo airport has invested RUB 350 million (EUR 8.6 million) in purchasing de-icing machines and equipment for cleaning the airfield. In the run-up to the winter, which...
  • Grup TCB consortium withdraws from Ennore terminal project
    The Spanish port operating group Grup TCB has announced that a consortium entitled Bay of Bengal Gateway Terminal - formed to design, construct and operate a container terminal in...
  • Vossloh awarded French high-speed railway contract
    The French tracklayer TSO and Eurovia Travaux Ferroviaires (ETF) have concluded a contract with Vossloh for fully-equipped switch systems as well as rail fastening systems for Fran...
  • Paul Arnold new head of airfreight at Woodland Global
    The Woodland Group has appointed Paul Arnold as the head of airfreight activities at Woodland Global. Arnold has been tasked with developing routes to North America and exploring o...
  • Drivers' reading and writing difficulties an issue in Denmark
    The share of Danish drivers with reading and writing problems is higher than among the overall population of Denmark. 10% of Danish drivers have problems with reading and writing, ...
  • FedEx Express and Nissan expanding cooperation
    FedEx Express and Nissan have expanded their collaborative testing of the 100% electric Nissan e-NV200 to new global markets. Nissan and FedEx Express engineers started working tog...
  • Brazil seeking rail network investors
    Brazil is seeking investors in joint ventures for the expansion of its national rail network. The government plans to construct twelve new national rail lines covering 10,000 km. T...
  • DSV acquires some AWT Cechofracht activities in Czechia
    DSV has signed an agreement for the acquisition of some of the activities of AWT Cechofracht in Czechia. The company has a strong position in the Czech forwarding and logistics mar...
  • Ceva Logistics launches UK-Dubai LCL services
    SCM and service provider Ceva Logistics has promised faster freight connections from the UK to Dubai through its new less-than-container load consolidation service. Ceva has launch...
  • DB Schenker award for Maja Piecyk
    The 2011 DB Schenker award goes to Dr Maja I. Piecyk from Scotland's Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh. Piecyk accepted the international logistics award for young scientists at a ...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • Costamare subsidiary reaches settlent in Rena case
  • NSRP to fund 12 new shipbuilding R&D projects
  • Marcon brokers another tug sale
  • ABB to supply systems for Russian icebreaker
  • Hoegh LNG exercises option for fourth FSRU
  • Gibdock completes complex box ship crane refurbishment
  • UK P&I Club looks at power loss causes
  • Successful trials for wind farm Turbine Access System

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA plans pair of new access projects
  • Shipping group praises passage of new San Francisco Bay pilot rules
  • Bellingham Port Commissioners to host public 'Coffee' sessions
  • Corps eyes repair projects for damaged Everett levees
  • Braemar taps Martin Beer as new director of finance

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • Spotlight on ship valuation as Omega junior lenders launch new attack
    'Super-priority administrative expense' claim brings new twist to Chapter 11 saga
  • Insurers push for box verification in wake of MSC Flaminia
    Vessel insured for $40m but value of damaged containers estimated at $50m
  • Singapore plans 65m teu megahub at Tuas
    City state to consolidate container operations on one site
  • Unigas orders three LPG/ethylene carriers
    Deal highlights segment's growing popularity
  • Unions halt Brittany Ferries strike
    Services resume tomorrow between the UK, France and Spain
  • Small owners undermine big outfits' efforts to push up VLGC market
    Rate falls follow concerns over very large gas carriers' long-term outlook
  • Off-balancesheet bonds offer new funding option for owners
    Deals securitise cashflows, says Norton Rose
  • Other banks could follow Lloyds half-price ship loan sale
    Oaktree's 50c-in-dollar deal sets low benchmark, say ship finance sources
  • Golar LNG Partners completes $227m bond issue in Oslo
    Funds earmarked to pay off loan from progenitor Golar LNG
  • Cargill leads multinational drive to reject inefficient chartered tonnage
    Giant shippers axe worst-performing vessels to green their supply chains and cut fuel bills
  • Demolition market remains subdued
    Breakers cherry picking best deals
  • Gwadar terminal to fall into Chinese hands
    China Harbour Engineering Co to switch from construction to hands-on box terminal operations
  • Ship officer qualifications 'should equate to university degree'
    InterManager president calls for better career paths
  • Differences in EU ports' fee regimes make no impact on waste delivery
    Analysis forms part of review of Brussels directive on port reception facilities
  • Madrid agrees new shipbuilding subsidies
    Move comes after European ban on earlier scheme
  • DSME secures $3bn drillship order from Transocean
    But South Korean giant withdraws from $1.1bn 2010 offshore vessels contract
  • Höegh LNG confirms order for fourth FSRU
    Unit build at HHI will be delivered in 2015
  • Long Beach welcomes largest boxship ever seen in US
    MSC Beatrice marks a step up for transpacific trades
  • IM Skaugen defends master's conduct after Indonesia ferry collision
    Salvage teams recover Norgas Cathinka's black box
  • MOL forecasts deeper loss for first-half 2012
    Revised estimate reflects softening container demand and depressed dry bulk market
  • Oman Shipping takes over second VLOC
    Further three deliveries by year-end

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • Erck Rickmers is trimming
    HAMBURG shipowner Erck Rickmers is scaling down his KG placing activities amid the ongoing private investor slump
  • Asia/Europe carriers seek rate rises
    LINER companies plan to seek a rate increase of $500-510 per teu on Asia/Europe routes in November
  • Reefer rate rise alarms S African exporters
    SOUTH African exporters are lashing out against Maersk's plan to seek a reefer rate rise of $1,500 per feu, even as another major carrier joined the bandwagon
  • FOP to review strategy
    NORWAY'S FOP, the listed FPSO unit owner, said today it has ordered a review of its corporate strategy
  • Search abandoned for jumper
    A SEARCH was called off today for a man seen jumping overboard from Silja's ro-pax Galaxy at 0130
  • APM alters policy on funding shipping investments
    DENMARK'S APM was reported today to have ended its policy of plowing revenues from oil and gas production into shipping investments
  • Denmark's DSV buys regional freight unit Swift
    DANISH freight-forwarder DSV has signed an agreement to acquire Dubai-based Swift Freight Group
  • TT Club urges: weigh in on container reforms
    LONDON'S TT Club, the transport and logistics insurer, pushed today for accord on compulsory box weighing of containers
  • Inquiry in ferry-ship crash examines recorder
    AN INQUIRY in Singapore is today examining the voyage data recorder of an LPG carrier involved in a collision, the ship's manager said
  • LPG price hits 7-month high
    JAPAN, China and India imported more LPG in August as refinery outages boosted demand
  • Record low paid for modern Supramax
    NYK HAS sold a 2001-built Supramax, reportedly for $12.65M, setting a new low for a modern secondhand Supramax
  • Capesizes key bulker S&P
    SEVERAL Capesizes have been snapped up, with owners persuading buyers on prices
  • China's GSI warns of 3Q losses
    CHINA'S government-owned Guangzhou Shipyard International warned today it expects third-quarter losses

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • Vehicle Orders Seen Ignition for Manufacturing Growth
    U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in September for the first time in four months, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday....
  • EU to Release Shipping Emissions Reduction Plan Next Year
    The European Union early next year will unveil a system aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions in the ocean shipping industry...
  • Index: China Export Orders Fall at Sharpest Rate Since 2009
    A key manufacturing index shows Chinese export orders in September fell at their sharpest rate in 42 months, suggesting "manufacturing...
  • Vietnam's ITC Corp. Orders RTGs for New Port
    Vietnam's International Transportation and Trading Joint Stock Company has ordered four rubber-tire gantry cranes for its new port in Phu...
  • Negotiations Continue Between ILWU and Grain Handlers
    Facing a Sunday deadline, negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and grain terminal operators in the Pacific Northwest...
  • APMT Mumbai Seeks Support From Labor Groups
    APM Terminals' management in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru) has appealed to local trade union and political groups...
  • China's Trucking Sector Takes on New Life
    Chengdu, a city of 14 million people more than 1,000 miles from the ports of Shanghai or Shenzhen, is at...
  • Commentary: Putting a Stop to Re-Brokering
    Q: I've been reading in a lot of your columns lately about problems that seem to arise out of the...
  • Railroads Keep Up With the Rush
    The western railroads provide the vital intermodal link between the West Coast and the eastern half of the country for...
  • Diversions Tax West Coast Terminal Gate Operations
    The long-awaited surge in diverted cargo from East Coast ports to the West Coast finally arrived in September, but the...
  • Commentary: Railroads' Track to Profit
    Logistics companies may dominate the Top 50 Global Transportation and Logistics Companies, but when considering profit margins, railroads top the...
  • Commentary: The Privatization Panacea
    The United States faces serious challenges to its infrastructure, and has for years. The American Society of Civil Engineers long...
  • East Coast Ports Cultivating Food Exports
    The public investment flowing into East Coast terminal expansion and harbor deepening ahead of the Panama Canal expansion may be...
  • ILA Contract Extension a 90-Day Pain Reliever
    Shippers are relieved that a 90-day contract extension averted a threatened International Longshoremen's Association strike at the height of the...
  • Water Resources Development Bill Lifts Port Hopes
    The crafting of long-delayed federal legislation key to authorizing U.S. port projects features some familiar elements: a bipartisan Senate effort,...
  • US Puts SE Asia Trade Arena Front and Center
    When U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk traveled to Cambodia in August to meet with leaders of the Association of Southeast...
  • Asia's Economies Flourish Despite Turmoil Elsewhere
    At least one logistics manager at a major consumer goods supplier has little concern about the weak export demand from...
  • Carriers' Pricing Discipline Paying Off
    Ocean carriers in the Asia-to-U.S. trade lane, it seems, finally get it. Although pricing has been erratic throughout the year,...
  • China, From the Truck Cab
    Rachel Katz arrived in Chengdu in the fall of 2010 with experience as a student and teacher in China and...
  • China Beefing Up Container Rail Services
    Although China's passenger rail services dwarf those of the United States, its container rail connections dramatically lag its North American...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • TT Club backs mandatory verification of container weights
    Following frustrating delays at an IMO session last week, the TT Club has urged all parties to redouble their efforts to formulate an acceptable global regulation ...
  • Yilport opens ICD
    Yilport has opened a landside depot that it hopes will improve productivity at its marine terminal while offering customers a wider range of value-added cargo processing ...
  • CEVA starts UK-UAE LCL service
    UK-based CEVA Logistics has launched a weekly less-than-container load (LCL) service between the UK and Dubai. The company said that all cargo for the new service ...
  • Tercat opens super-post-panamax gateway
    Terminal Catalunya (Tercat) has officially opened its new box-handling facility in the Spanish port of Barcelona. Called Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST), ...
  • Ships left stranded in Spanish storms
    Severe rain storms in southern Spain on Friday night deluged areas that just a month ago had been devastated by forest fires. Torrents of water burst river ...
  • MOL slashes half-year forecast
    Japanese carrier MOL has revised its consolidated outlook for the first half of FY2012 to incorporate greater net losses and a move from an expected operating profit ...
  • China's PMI ticks up, but hard landing still a threat
    With China closed for the Golden Week holidays, fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows a slight rise in its purchasing manager' index [PMI] ...
  • Krishnapatnam opens box terminal
    The Indian Bay of Bengal port of Krishnapatnam has officially opened its new container terminal. It will bring much needed additional box-handling capacity to the ...
  • Ust-Luga CT welcomes first CMA CGM ship

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • SFI readies raid
    Ship Finance International appears to be moving forward with a plan to exploit declining asset values by pursuing acquisitions.
  • CPP stacks the shelf
    Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Product Partners (CPP) has paved a path for the sale of more than 12 million units controlled by investors that participated in a $140m debt reduction exercise earlier this year.
  • West African loadings rise
    Chinese loadings of West African crude oil are on track to hit a five month-high of nearly one million barrels per day in October, sources said Monday.
  • KG cargoship sets sail
    A multi-purpose cargoship that appears to have been caught in the collapse of a German KG (limited partnership) has finally changed hands following an auction in Gibraltar.
  • TK tanker preps for repairs
    A Teekay Tankers aframax that grounded in shallows off Estonia a week ago is getting ready to undergo repairs at a facility in Finland.
  • Power loss poses threat
    An increase in casualties related to sudden loss of power has prompted a warning from the UK P&I (protection-and-indemnity) Club.
  • Hao Han towed
    The gutted Chinese cargoship Hao Han has been towed into the port of Osaka, Japan.
  • Fresh face at Braemar
    Braemar Shipping Services has announced the imminent arrival of a new finance director.
  • Stick or twist?
    ICAP Shipping has revealed the freight rate beyond which VLCCs can earn more money by speeding up
  • China cops join probe
    The Chinese government is sending police officers to India to investigate the disappearance of the captain of the Ocean Gem.
  • FOP explores options
    Fred Oslo Production has launched a full scale strategic review of its business.
  • TIL talks IPO
    Dutch group Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) is in advanced talks on an initial public offering (IPO).
  • Georgia at it again
    Georgia has fined another cargo vessel for lowering its workboat without permission.
  • Suezmaxes fight for share
    Suezmax tankers are competing on traditional VLCC and aframax routes as owners seek employment for a rapidly expanding fleet.
  • Yujin losses widen
    Tanker owner Yujin International has seen losses grow over the first six months of 2012.
  • CSC in petchems venture
    Changjiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) is forming a new tanker joint venture with a top ten petrochemical producer in China.
  • MOL expects less
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has joined compatriot shipowner NYK in firing a profit warning.
  • Crewman burned in blast
    A Filipino seafarer has been taken from a Greek bulker after an explosion off Bermuda.
  • BG boosts Tokyo ties
    BG Group has teamed-up with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) in a bid to boost its supplies of LNG to the country.
  • Double grounding off Spain
    Two multipurpose cargoships have been forced aground by a storm off Valencia, Spain.
  • Condor helps Brittany
    Condor Ferries is to run more UK to France sailings on Brittany Ferries' behalf, as the French company's crew strike continues.
  • OW in Panama move
    OW Bunker, the Danish tanker owner and fuel supplier, is set to supply low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) from Balboa in Panama.
  • Yard workers run riot
    Workers from Bangladesh's Western Marine Shipyard have been arrested over attacks on Buddhist and Hindu temples.
  • Hoegh in double swoop
    Hoegh LNG has made a double swoop in the LNG sector ordering new tonnage and taking over 100% control of a second ship.
  • Ezra seals Vietnam gig
    Ezra Holdings has won a subsea construction contract for work off Vietnam in a deal worth $47m, the company said Monday.
  • Black box removed
    Indonesian authorities have removed the black box from Norgas Carriers' 5,820-cbm gas carrier Norgas Cathinka (built 2009).
  • Mixed day for Daewoo
    Transocean has firmed up an order worth $3bn for four drillships at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • C.H. Robinson starts chemical logistics service
  • Southern Air seeks bankruptcy protection
    The U.S. cargo airline said it filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws, citing "economic challenges and extreme industry changes that have impacted the international freight market."
  • FedEx expands Priority Alert services
  • DSV acquisition boosts African/Mideast coverage
    The 3PL will obtain full ownership of Swift Freight in the UAE, China and India and initially a 33 percent share of ownership of the operation in Africa. DSV will assume full ownership of the African entities over time.
  • DB Schenker expands Russia service
  • Precision adds analytics across TMS
  • Spireon launches new fleet tracker
  • UPS survey finds high tech exporters bullish
  • Menlo CarbonNet carbon tracker
  • Long Beach receives biggest box ship in U.S. history
  • TT Club urges container weight regulation
    Peregrine Storrs-Fox, TT Club's risk management director, said "further delay in this modest legal change is frustrating, particularly since there was substantial consensus concerning acceptable ways to ensure that weight declarations are accurate."
  • PMSA applauds bill to tighten pilot regulations
  • Danger lurking in the deep
    Researchers warn unexploded bombs and other military ordnance in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as off the coasts of both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, could now pose serious threats to shipping and oil and gas rigs in the Gulf.
  • FMC puts older decisions on line
  • TQL expands in Cleveland
  • Buckerfield heads Toll's UK operation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2012
  • Asian fuel oil arrivals set to dampen fuel oil market
    Fuel oil market to remain depressed as demand from China's small and medium sized refiners remains thin.
  • Greens disappointed by EU move
    But welcome decision to monitor GHG as 'prerequisite to further action'.
  • MEPC urged to steer clear of fruitless GHG debate
    IMO head and MEPC Chairman want resolution on capacity-building, technical assistance and transfer of technology.
  • Prices start the week soft in Fujairah
    With no clear pattern visible in other ports.
  • Prices lack direction in Europe
    Although there were some strong gains in Hamburg.
  • Bergen Bunkers adds trader
    While Bominflot hires development analyst.
  • EU to act next year on greenhouse gases
    Shipping industry moving 'too slowly' for Brussels.
  • High prices and slow-steaming make economic sense
    Big jump in rates required for ships to speed up.
  • Temporary power loss from switch to low sulphur fuel highlighted
    Insurer has evidence of power loss from fuel changeover.
  • Soft start to week for bunker prices
    Below average demand in Singapore and Tokyo Bay on Monday.
  • Millions lost to density 'shortlifting' in 2011
    DNV Research & Innovation says evidence points to widespread over-reporting of density since the late 1980s.
  • Vopak, Shell, Greenergy complete Petroplus refinery acquisition
    Renamed Thames Oil Port refinery will be developed into an import terminal.
  • ISU voices 'serious concerns' over bunker removal clause
    Set to form a sub-committee to consider the proposal.
  • Singapore-listed group launches second bunker tanker
    Set to continue to build its expertise in the field, says CEO.
  • O.W. Bunker to supply low sulphur fuel in Balboa
    To meet rising demand from vessels transiting the ECA zones, says VP of physical division.

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