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November 2, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Horizon back in black, posts US$1.4 million profit, revenue rises 4.5pc
  • New York restricts harbour to essential personnel, no electricity yet
  • Savannah dredging plan gets long-awaited green light from Washington
  • Charleston receives state funding of US$300 million for harbour dredging
  • Singapore's Portek Indonesian and Algerian terminals enjoy 16pc box surge
  • Guangzhou Port Group's investment in Nansha surpasses US$3.2 billion
  • China's transport ministry takes steps to encourage cross-strait shipping
  • New passenger railway in northeast China frees up grain capacity
  • Third China-Vietnam road opens to drive growing tariff-free trade
  • GAC Protective Solutions calls for non-lethal, anti-piracy approach
  • Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference November 8 at HK Convention Centre
  • Stuttgart box terminal first German tie-up with Rotterdam's InlandLinks
  • ProLogis third quarter leasing activity increases 9pc in Europe
  • Safmarine's 'Business Link' forum focuses on finding eco-solutions
  • Schiphol has year's best cargo quarter, but still off 1.8pc from 2011
  • Boeing remains bullish about 20-year-outlook for global freighter demand
  • IATA's Council Supply Chain Professionals annual conference highlights
  • LA-Ontario September cargo volume falls 7pc as LAX throughput rises
  • IJS Global having relocated, to re-focus on India, China and Australia
  • Palau Airways chooses AAT ground handling at Hong Kong airport

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • SCI inducts another Panamax bulk carrier to fleet
  • Chennai Port resumes operations post Nilam
  • HBT has quit Haldia due to internal problems: Manish Jain
  • JNPT awards 330-m terminal contract to DP World
  • Maritime facilities on US East Coast gradually coming on stream post Sandy
  • Sohar to showcase $ 14 bn port development plans at Seatrade
  • INR turns moderately weak against dollar
  • Need to address non-food manufactured product inflation: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Emirates SkyCargo boosts Australian trade links
    1 November: with today's service launch of four weekly flights between Dubai and Adelaide, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will carry up to 14 t of freight per...
  • Changes at Railistics in Wiesbaden
    Railistics reinforced its team in Wiesbaden (Germany) by the addition of Heiko Ifland, Lokomotion's former rail operations officer, on 1 October 2012. Ifland started his career at...
  • Survey confirms Peel Airports' concerns over UK aviation policy
    Peel Airports, the owners of Liverpool John Lennon airport and Robin Hood airport Doncaster Sheffield (both UK), have welcomed the results of a recent survey of well over 2,000 Bri...
  • Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge sees worldwide increase in HGV sales
    The German commercial vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge delivered 409,3000 vehicles in the first nine months of the current year. This equates to a 4.9% increase in wor...
  • Transnet awards contract for 95 electric locomotives to Chinese manufacturer CSR
    A consortium led by Chinese manufacturer, CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive (CSR) has won the bidding to supply 95 electric locomotives to the South African rail service provider Tra...
  • European Investment Bank continues to support modernisation of Polish railways
    The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing two loans amounting to EUR 165 million to the Polish railway company PKP. The EUR 100 million loan will finance the modernisation o...
  • Steadily increasing cargo capacity at Durban airport
    Tonnage through South Africa's Dube Cargo terminal (Durban) has shown impressive growth of between 30% and 33% year-on-year in terms of imports between 2011 and 2012. Overall cargo...
  • Iveco delivers fleet of 34 natural gas-powered vehicles to Sydeme
    Iveco, a member of the Fiat goup, has delivered 34 natural gas vehicles (NGVs), to Sydeme, the public company in charge of domestic waste management in Moselle-Est (France). Six of...
  • Joeris new president of European inland navigation association
    Heinz-Josef Joeris was elected president of the European Association of inland navigation and waterways (VBW), effective 19 October. He will be in office for three years and ...
  • Quick release emergency relief funds for Hurricane Sandy damage in New York and Rhode Island
    The US transportation secretary, Ray LaHood, has just announced that he is making USD 13 million in quick release emergency relief funds immediately available to New York and Rhode...
  • UK: Royal Mail/Parcelforce wants to expand parcel network
    The British postal operator Royal Mail is set to create 1,000 new jobs with a GBP 75 million investment in its UK express parcels business, Parcelforce Worldwide, over the next fou...
  • UPS opens new healthcare facilities in Asia-Pacific
    The US parcel service and logistics service provider UPS has opened three new facilities dedicated to the healthcare industry - one each in Hangzhou and Shanghai (both China) and ...
  • Liebherr mobile harbour crane for Manzanillo
    The fifth Liebherr mobile harbour crane supplied to Mexico went into service at the port of Manzanillo in October. The new LHM 550 further strengthens the container handling fleet ...
  • Gefco Spain conveys 3,000 Michelin tyres in record time
    The overseas division of Gefco Spain recently carried out an urgent transport job in record time for the car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën. The contract was for the carriage of ...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Government of Quebec approves sale of Davie to Zafiro
  • Engineering managers honor NNS VP
  • Rand Logistics puts Jones Act ATB into service
  • Samsung, AMEC establish offshore engineering joint venture
  • Milestone order for Wärtsilä RT-flex engine
  • Shipway to chair Austal USA

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Port of Bellingham publishes draft strategic budget for 2013
  • Jensen Maritime Consultants hires new naval architect
  • Crowley Ocean Class tug performs salvage work in Cuba
  • Greenbrier Companies releases fiscal year/fourth quarter numbers
  • Port of Portland schedules Hillsboro Airport public meeting

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Free, at what price?
    Release of Bourbon Liberty captives raises more questions than it answers
  • Flagging statistics
    For those who like facts and figures, it is important to get them right
  • Teichman Group buys out T&T Salvage
    Renamed company takes buyer back to its roots as Bisso focuses on heavylift
  • Shale gas ignites new era of opportunity for LNG shipping
    More importers will have access to more suppliers
  • Shale gas rewrites the rules of geopolitics
    Revolution in extraction will reduce US need to intervene abroad to secure energy supply
  • French oil major Total explodes fracking 'myth'
    Contamination risk is "so low that we consider it zero", claims Total's Charlez
  • End-game in Damascus
    As Syria halts oil exports, its civil war threatens to destabilise neighbouring states
  • Playing with fuel performance
    Everyone is doing it, but are they doing it well?
  • OSG is up to date with charter payments, says Capital Product
    Greek tanker owner 'confident' of escaping Chapter 11 fallout
  • CSA urges Chinese owners to tap lease finance
    Move could help shipping lines to build cash reserves, says industry group
  • Pappas hires Norton to lead Oceanbulk dry bulk push
    Veteran New York banker leaves Jefferies to take up new challenge
  • Golar targets new business area with first liquefaction vessel order
    Company sees opportunity to position FLNG vessels in Africa
  • Riders on the storm
    New York waits for the lights to come back on
  • Industry ponders West Africa tactics after Bourbon crew freed
    Despite a drop in attacks on shipping, kidnapping remains a very real threat
  • Hurricane Sandy blasts US Gulf product tanker rates to new highs
    Earnings rocket as disrupted vessel schedules tighten market
  • HSH on track to cut shipping portfolio
    Fears that bank faces further writedowns are unjustified, claims Temp
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries unit posts first-half loss
    Rival shipbuilder Kawasaki turns a profit, but both feel the pain from a stronger yen
  • Baltic Trading dividend all but vanishes
    Genco spin-off struggles through tough quarter
  • Wan Hai still strong in third quarter
    Intra-Asia specialist among best performers in industry
  • StealthGas takes over four LPG carrier orders
    Quartet originally commissioned from STX by private Vafias company
  • Genco loss tops Wall Street projections
    Company projects higher fourth-quarter operating costs amid sluggish rates

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Asia/Europe box rises gaining momentum
    GLOBAL liners gained traction today in their attempts to win rate increases, as the World Container Index posted a 38% price increase for the Asia/Europe trade
  • NCL outperforms rivals
    NCL has reported better profit and yield trends than larger competitors Carnival and Royal Caribbean
  • Kawasaki HI profits jump 92%
    KAWASAKI HI's shipbuilding and offshore arm posted a 91% year on year jump in profits for the six months ended September 2012
  • SMM seen raising repair revenues by 70%
    SEMBCORP Marine stands to increase ship repair revenues by up to 70% in 2014, when its Tuas yard opens, a sector analyst predicted today
  • Eimskip launches IPO
    EIMSKIP, the Icelandic container shipping and logistics group, has launched an IPO to bring the company back to NASDAX OMX Iceland after restructuring that was triggered by implosion of the Icelandic economy in 2008
  • Havila profits leap ahead
    HAVILA Shipping, the Oslo-listed offshore service vessel operator, today reported improved 3Q12 and year-to-date results
  • Listed companies lose profits
    THIRD-QUARTER fiscal reports of 13 listed shipping companies on China's Stock A market saw a total loss of RMB 8.5Bn ($1.4Bn) from 1Q to 3Q, marking a drop of more than 180%
  • Steep fall in GPPL profit
    SHARES of APM Terminals-owned Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL), which operates the Pipavav Port, touched a new low today at Rs46 (about $08) per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange
  • Administrators take helm at Oz cruise unit
    CLASSIC International Cruises Australia has gone into administration - just days after seemingly solving a vessel snag in its December-April cruise itinerary
  • Rescued mariner dies
    AS SEARCHERS continued today to seek traces of five missing seafarers near Chennai's port, one of 32 mariners rescued after it grounded died
  • Key LPG price hits 8-month record
    SAUDI ARAMCO has raised LPG prices to an eight-month high
  • SHI's profits soar by 150%
    SAMSUNG HI told Fairplay today that drill ship orders have raised the yard's 3Q profits by 150% year on year
  • 'Pretty spooky' '13 warned
    GROWTH rate restoration in 2013 - if it happens - cannot alone restore shipping's capacity supply and demand balance, delegates heard today in Amsterdam
  • Bulker recovery seen skipping all of 2013
    SQUEEZED bulker operators need to wait until the second half of 2014 for "meaningful recovery", the Mare Forum Shipfinance 2012 conference heard today
  • Capesize owners urged to continue slow steaming
    CAPESIZE owners are being urged to refrain from raising vessel speeds despite an increase in spot rates because bunker prices are still higher than last year, DNB Bank said today

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Delays Frustrate Port Metro Vancouver Truckers
    Canadian motor carriers, cargo interests and marine terminal operators at Port Metro Vancouver are struggling with a capacity issue during the widely used daytime shift. Truckers attempting to make appointments to pick up or drop off containers are being shut out, sometimes for several days at a time, because all...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • UK P&I Club hikes rates
    The UK P&I Club, one of the oldest shipping protection and indemnity insurance mutuals, will introduce a general increase of 7.5% for 2013. In an environment ...
  • China's PMI moves into expansion mode
    The 'official' Chinese Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI] is now showing growth again having climbed above the watershed 50 level to 50.2 in October.It is good news ...
  • PNYNJ still stymied by Sandy
    The Port of New York & New Jersey - the biggest port on the east coast of the US - is still unable to give a timeline for re-opening following the devastating ...
  • Bunker price early Christmas gift for liners?
    A significant factor that will determine the financial fate of many ocean carriers during the vital coming weeks ahead of their full-year results is the price of ...
  • Japanese trio all lose at H1
    The three major Japanese shipping groups have all posted net losses for the first six months of their trading period that ends on March 31, 2013.MOL, the largest ...
  • Horizon brightening
    Charlotte, NC-headquartered Jones Act carrier, Horizon Lines posted a net profit in the third quarter of the year of USD1.4 million, albeit that for the year to ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Sandy hits TradeWinds
    Distribution of this week's edition of TradeWinds in North America is disrupted as air cargo shipments continue to be affected by superstorm Sandy.
  • Golar shoots skywards
    Golar LNG's stock is running hot in the US today following news of its first dip into the floating LNG market.
  • Capital confident on divi
    A collapse of three lucrative charters with Overseas Shipholding Group will not hit the pockets of investors in Capital Product Partners, according to Ioannis Lazaridis.
  • Progress for Asphalt men?
    The former manager of the hijacked bitumen carrier Asphalt Venture is stepping up efforts to free the remaining seven men held by Somali pirates.
  • Wan Hai on way up
    Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines has benefited from falling costs to post a better profit in the first three quarters.
  • ICAP sounds cape fear
    Cuts to port investment could lead to a large percentage of the capesize newbuilding catalogue struggling for work, a leading shipbroker says.
  • Shih Wei books four
    Taiwan's Shih Wei Navigation has added four bulkers worth around $120m to its growing Japanese orderbook.
  • Amurskaya "not cleared"
    Russian investigators claim the Russian cargoship that went missing in the Okhotsk Sea this week had not been cleared to leave port.
  • Golar in FLNG drive
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has confirmed industry speculation and revealed a plan to enter the floating LNG space.
  • P+S cancelling five ships?
    Insolvent German shipyard P+S Werften may tear up five newbuilding contracts in a bid to secure European approval for new financing.
  • Ofer Holdings becomes XT
    Israel's Ofer Holdings Group has changed its name to XT Group to "end the confusion" over its place in the sprawl of wider Ofer family interests.
  • Intermodal in eco warning
    Impressive fuel saving figures from Scorpio Tankers have failed to silence the debate on eco ships.
  • Pirates steal tanker cargo
    The cargo of a small tanker has been stolen by pirates who hijacked the vessel from a Labuan anchorage two weeks ago.
  • Eidesvik in offshore return
    Kristian Eidesvik is set for a return to the offshore sector after teaming up with former DeepOcean heavyweight Kaare Johannes Lie.
  • Forex hits Algoma profit
    Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has posted a drop in nine-month earnings due to currency exchange movements.
  • Naikai on the slide
    Japan's Naikai Zosen is facing a second-half loss after posting weaker profit in the first six months.
  • NCL in the money
    Miami-based cruise line NCL has posted a big increase in earnings as it kept costs low.
  • Weak spot hits Havila
    A disappointing North Sea spot market has shaved third quarter returns at Havila Shipping.
  • Eimskip launches IPO
    Icelandic container line Eimskip has kickstarted its IPO week by selling $65m of shares to institutional investors ahead of a domestic listing.
  • Hornbeck misses mark
    Hornbeck Offshore returned to the black in the third quarter but its swing did not connect as well as Wall Street had projected.
  • Seven crew feared dead
    One seafarer has drowned and another six were missing after an Indian tanker grounded near Chennai in Cyclone Nilam.
  • Samsung doubles earnings
    South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has seen profit rise more than 100% in the third quarter as offshore orders boomed.
  • Bourbon crew released
    Seven crewmembers kidnapped from an offshore vessel off Nigeria last month have been freed, the shipowner said Thursday.
  • Goldenport scraps Tilos
    Goldenport Holdings has cleared out another elderly bulker as it looks to bring a bit more youth to its fleet.
  • Weak rates bash Baltic
    Baltic Trading has slumped to a loss of $4.8m in the third quarter as dry bulk rates fell by almost half from a year ago.
  • NMS faces takeover bid
    Neptune Marine Services has received an unsolicited takeover bid from investors in Singapore, the company has confirmed.
  • Cargill renews GNK capes
    Cargill has agreed to extend its charters of a number of Genco bulkers at a mixture of floating and fixed rates.
  • Genco books $38.5m loss
    Genco Shipping & Trading has reported a third quarter loss of $38.4m as weaker rates took their toll on the shipowner.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Cleanup continues at NY/NJ marine terminals
    While the ports of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk said operations were returning to normal following Hurricane Sandy, it appeared many facilities in the Port of New York and New Jersey will be closed at least through the weekend.
  • CSAV turns first profit in 8 quarters
    For the year, the Chilean liner is still in the red, with a $244.6 million operating loss through three quarters, but that loss is a 74.2 percent reduction year-on-year. Revenue also fell 30.5 percent for the carrier.
  • RedPrairie buys JDA in major supply chain software deal
  • Netherlands gives UPS more time for TNT offer
    The offer period is further extended until one week after clearances from the European Commission and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) have been obtained, but under no circumstances later than Feb. 28, 2013.
  • U.S. soybean exporters seek bigger EU market share
    "Central to our concerns with EU biotech labeling and renewable energy regulations is the fact that they represent discriminatory non-tariff barriers to U.S. access to EU markets for soybeans and soybean products," the American Soybean Association said.
  • Maersk alters W Africa feeder loop again
  • Radiant acquires Marvir assets
  • KART starts Shenzhen-Hanoi LTL service
  • Damco appointments target mining, tech
  • Crowley salvages box ship in Cuba
  • FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
  • Eco premium not guaranteed, says broker
    Market is dynamic and could erase much vaunted gains of fuel efficient tonnage.
  • Prices fell for third day in Fujairah
    Limited avails in Suez.
  • Rotterdam MGO prices see double digit drop
    Bunker prices falling in most European hubs.
  • Gunvor signs contract with Rosneft to export refined products
    Gunvor refers to contract as a 'landmark deal'.
  • Closure of 'teapot refineries' could hit fuel oil demand
    Chinese fuel oil imports have been in decline, says Poten & Partners.
  • Fuel oil inventories down 7% week-on-week
    But Singapore stocks expected to remain high in coming weeks.
  • Hijackers seize bunker vessel
    'Crew held hostage for five days.'
  • 'Good opportunity to lock up' cheap bunker fuel
    Shipping companies should take advantage of decline in oil prices.
  • Expect high distillate prices over the long term
    Competition for scarce resources will keep prices up, says SEAaT's Aitken.
  • Bunker prices follow downward curve
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • New name for Wilhelmsen group's bunkering arm
    Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels now called Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels.
  • CSAV sees 'encouraging' results for Q3
    Return to profit signals 'deep impact' of restructuring.
  • Spanish ferries to use LNG
    Moves comes ahead of IMO regulations to further limit sulphur levels in bunker fuel.
  • NOCC raises funds to acquire fuel-efficient vessel
    Raises $14 million from the private placement of shares to acquire the 2010-built vessel.
  • Guangdong Zhenrong to acquire Titan storage assets
    Court sanctioned sale of certain assets of StorageCo to Neptune Storage, which the Chinese investor acquired.

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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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