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February 3, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Record bunker fuel charges sink shipping profits
    Record prices for ship fuel are compounding losses at freight companies already suffering from the worst January on record for transport rates.
  • Asia dry bulk rates to remain low
    Rates for dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to hover near multi-year lows over the next week as an increase in trading activity fails to offset pressure from an ever expanding fleet, ship brokers said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco announces wide range of rate hikes and surcharges on main trades
  • Hanjin Shipping increases Asia-Europe rates US$700/TEU from March 1
  • WTO declares Chinese export restraints on raw materials violate trade rules
  • Guangzhou's container volume increases 13.4pc in 2011 to 14.4 million TEU
  • Ningbo port box volume doubles in 5 years, making it 4th biggest in China
  • Costamare quarterly profit up 32.8pc to US$75, revenues rise 19pc
  • MSC hopes to boost US export volumes with double call at Norfolk
  • US pork export boom driven by Japanese railway commuter appetites
  • Shandong Hi-Speed Group aims to be one of world's top 500 companies
  • President Obama puts US Trade Representative into Commerce Department
  • Maersk orders 40 giant containership compressors from Norway's Tamrotor
  • Lithuania, Ukraine in talks to improve cargo transportation by Viking train
  • Correction: APM Terminals erroneously referred to 'AP Moller Terminals'
  • Bribery and sanctions panel to focus on directors' liability Feb 27
  • Qantas levies surcharges as high fuel costs and carbon taxes bite
  • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport posts low-growth, record-breaking year
  • US Congress eases lithium battery air cargo shipment bill until 2015
  • Hactl's continuing roll-out of COSAC-Plus results in airline migration
  • Dubai World Central International Airport gains Jebel Ali cargo boost

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 'This is the year of opportunities for the shipping industry'
  • ABG bags ' 500 cr. AHTS vessel order from SCI
  • Allcargo Logistics, Tuticorin handles record 760 TEUs of LCL export consol boxes in 2011
  • Baltic Dry Index falls further
  • World maritime heads to lead global industry dialogue at Asia Pacific Maritime 2012
  • India will not reduce oil imports from Iran despite US pressure: FM
  • DP World box volume surges 10 pc in 2011
  • KPT achieves project cargo handling record
  • HC rules against 'owner's risk' clause used by carriers
  • Exports up 6.7 pc, imports surge 19.8 pc in Dec.
  • Govt may allow 1 mt more sugar exports
  • Govt may lower last fiscal's export figures

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • Scheduled truck service from China to Kazakhstan
    AsstrA Associated Traffic AG has launched a new transport route from China to Kazakhstan via the Chorgos border post in western China. AsstrA, an international transport and logist...
  • Tripartite agreement between CMA-CGM, CSCL and UASC on Asia-Middle East route
    With effect from today (2 February 2012), the French shipping company CMA CGM's CIMEX 1 service on the Asia-Middle East route will be operated jointly by CMA CGM, CSCL and UASC. Th...
  • SNCF: more railfreight thanks to activities abroad
    The French national rail group SNCF generated a total turnover of EUR 32.6 billion in 2011, 7.2% more than in the preceding year. Every one of the SNCF group's divisions saw sales ...
  • Trade in ECO region hindered by border crossings
    The mid-term results of the joint IRU-ECO regular monitoring of trucks / NELTI 3 were presented at the 173rd meeting of the Council of Permanent Representatives of the Economic Coo...
  • Norbert Dentressangle with higher revenue in 2011
    French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle reported revenues of EUR 3.576 billion in 2011, a 26% increase over 2010. The transport segment consolidated i...
  • Laurent Castaing is new general manager of STX France
    The STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire (France) has appointed Laurent Castaing as its new general manager. He succeeds Jacques Hardelay. Castaing already held various positions a...
  • Toulouse boosts freight volumes
    The airport in the Airbus city Toulouse in southwest France noted an upsurge in all types of airfreight in 2011. Out of a total of 55,211 t of cargo (+5% more than in 2010), the mo...
  • Delta Cargo first to enable GPS for air shippers across global network
    The US carrier Delta Air Lines has announced an exclusive marketing agreement with OnAsset Intelligence, a leading provider of machine-to-machine wireless asset tracking solutions,...
  • Marseille fairly happy with 2011
    At a recent press conference, the port of Marseille (France) announced that its 2011 throughput amounted to 88.2 million t (+3%). The port only handled 945,000 teu instead of the t...
  • Prologis names new director for southern Europe
    The real estate developer Prologis has named Olivier Barge as its head project manager for southern Europe. In this position he will lead the company's teams in France, Italy and S...
  • LAN's cargo revenues up 23% in 2011
    Lan Airlines, one of Latin America's leading cargo carriers, has announced it consolidated financial results for 2011. Cargo revenues (USD1.576 billion) rose by 23.1%, driven by an...
  • XL Airways: manager leaving after change of ownership
    Martin Greiffenhagen, the sole managing director of XL Airways Germany GmbH, is leaving the German charter airline on 29 February at his own request. The move comes after 100% of t...
  • New CEO of Maersk Line picks executive management team
    Maersk Line has updated its organisation and set a new team of executive managers with a blend of experienced executives and newcomers. New to the management team - and Maersk Line...
  • New rail service on the Portugal-Germany Route
    Starting tomorrow (3 February), DB Schenker is offering a new regular train service between Portugal and Germany. Trains for exporters from industry and trade will connect Por...
  • Geneva Free Ports & Warehouses expanding
    Geneva Free Ports & Warehouses Ltd, a Geneva (Switzerland)-based entity that was founded as a bonded warehouse in 1888, is set to expand. In 2009, the service provider already ...
  • Good Q4/2011 result for UPS
    UPS, the world's largest parcel service provider, boosted its financial Q4/2011 turnover to USD 14.17 billion, 6% more than the USD 13.42 billion posted in Q4/2010. The operating p...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • Costa Concordia tragedy hits Royal Caribbean bookings
  • Crowley Maritime promotes Ayala
  • Royal Caribbean picks Resolve Academy as simulator training provider
  • International Shipholding reports fourth quarter results
  • ThyssenKrupp closes sale of Blohm + Voss non-military operations

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • Port of Anacortes cleanup project earns ASEC Silver Star Award
  • Cargill partnership with CHS to boost PNW grain business
  • Port of Tacoma schedules draft strategic plan open house
  • Corps begins next phase of Port of Seattle munitions search
  • Third building going up at Port of Bellingham development

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • China set to increase gas imports by 45% this year
    Extra cargoes set to boost LNG shipping rates
  • US Navy buys Hawaii Superferry catamaran pair for $35m
    Six-year-old saga finally ends after MarAd cuts its losses
  • Product tanker Caletta barely covers transatlantic operating costs
    Vessel glut in Europe as ballasters arrive will cap rates for voyages to the US
  • Italy faces ship finance freeze
    Shipowners to feel squeeze as Italy banks shutdown lending
  • Tankers hit as China's oil demand growth slows
    European debt crisis reigns in Chinese economic growth and oil demand
  • Comment: Chinese regulation is just a dressed-up Vale ban
    Beijing's ban on all bulk carriers over 350,000 dwt makes no sense in terms of vessel dimensions
  • MSC and Zim join Asia-Europe rates push
    World Container Index down after Shanghai-Rotterdam component declines
  • Liner industry must scrap older tonnage
    Container sector takes delivery of 1.8m teu in 2012
  • British Marine defectors to pay over $1.2m in damages and court costs
    P&I fixed premium start-up cannot appeal decision
  • Default 'academic' to amount of lending for owners
    But ex-RBS shipping man sees operational risks for banks if country misses repayment
  • Greek banks provide a quarter of the shipping loan book
    In the past Greek owners turned to international finance
  • Wider financing crisis trumps spectre of Greek default
    Whether Greece defaults on its sovereign debt or not, when it comes to financing the nation's owners have bigger problems to worry about
  • Noble sends its drillships to Mexico
    Slowdown in regional drilling after Deepwater Horizon spill
  • Costs mount as offshore drillers clean up industry's image
    Noble ups spends on health, safety and the environment after Deepwater Horizon spill
  • Preliminary ruling boosts Transocean
    The US Department of Justice court case against BP, Anadarko and Transocean is set to start on February 27
  • Cool heads will find common ground in Rotterdam
    It takes consensus not lawsuits to resolve capacity row over Maasvlakte 2
  • Don't dismiss Manila
    Lay off Manila's automobile problem and consider it as a budding maritime centre
  • Zero dollar rates reported as Atlantic supramax demand dwindles
    No respite as shipowners chase dwindling cargoes
  • January capesize spot fixtures reach lowest level in over three years
    Weak cargo demand explains dry bulk rates crash
  • Pressure mounts in US for Harbour Maintenance Tax Fund reform
    Operators say government coffers are full but ports' dredging needs go unmet
  • Costlier finance curbs orderbook, says Bottiglieri
    Breakneck expansion would be 'suicide', says top Italian owner
  • North Europe faces zero import growth in 2012
    Continent will be slow to emerge from recession, says Global Port Tracker
  • Royal Caribbean tries to reassure cruise customers
    2012 bookings fall after Costa Concordia casualty
  • China sheds light on valemax ban
    Dry bulkers over 350,000 dwt and 450,000 dwt tankers are barred from country's ports
  • OSG chief Arntzen backs US tax change on foreign earnings
    American Shipping Reinvestment Act would allow US shipping companies to bring home earnings 'stranded' overseas

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • Italy refuses to issue cruise accident report
    ITALY'S maritime register has reportedly refused for two years to submit an accident report involving a sister ship of Costa Concordia to the IMO
  • MOL, NYK graded down
    MOL AND NYK Line were both graded down today by a ratings agency
  • Survivors sought in PNG sinking
    MERCHANT ships have helped rescue hundreds of people after a ferry sank today in Papua New Guinea, but scores are still missing
  • Italy seeks piracy help
    ITALIAN Prime Minister Mario Monti has reportedly asked Somali counterpart Abdiweli Mohamed Ali for help in freeing an Italian tanker taken by pirates
  • Profits rocket at Essar Ports
    RUIAS-owned Essar Ports today reported a 500% increase in profits year on year for 2011's October-December quarter
  • Korean builder profits fall
    SAMSUNG HI said today 2011 profits dropped 12% year on year to 863.9Bn won ($772M)
  • Tanker demand grows
    TONNE-MILE demand for oil product tankers will rise by 2% on an annual average, as more refined products make their way from the West to the East, according to brokerage McQuilling
  • OSG urges US tax change
    INVESTMENT in the US tanker market would improve if an obscure tax law is eliminated, OSG has told Congress
  • Jadroplov halves losses
    CROATIA'S Jadroplov bulk shipping company has reported a 50% drop in consolidated net losses for 2011 year on year, to 11.4M kuna ($2M)
  • Carriers seek rate rises
    BOX LINES are demonstrating their resolve to halt a prolonged price war by seeking higher rates on the depressed Asia/Europe route
  • China gobbles Newcastle coal
    CHINA started 2012 with another strong year-on-year boost in its thermal offtake from Newcastle, terminal operator Port Waratah Coal Services has indicated
  • Overcapacity to hit rising rates
    MAJOR box shipping lines have unveiled significant rate increases in recent months, but the sustainability of the rises remains in doubt because persistent overcapacity, a shipping analyst has warned
  • BHP approves port funding
    MINING giant BHP Billiton said today it has approved $779M in funding to start the first stage its Outer Harbour expansion at Port Hedland in Western Australia
  • Keeping nickel ore dry
    INTERCARGO today issued guidelines for transporting nickel ore in response to four sinkings and 66 deaths in the past 15 months, all related to the cargo
  • CSD shuffles businesses
    TWO NEW drybulk companies are being added to China's shipping sector

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • RailAmerica Acquires Two Short-Line Railroads
    RailAmerica this week announced the acquisition of a Michigan short-line railroad, a Northeast short-line railroad and a transload operator for...
  • MSC to Raise Asia-Europe Charges By $775
    Mediterranean Shipping raised the stakes in the container ship carrier bid to pump up rates on depressed Asia-Europe lanes on...
  • Q&A: California's Ports Face Challenges, High Environmental Standards
    JOC Editor Bill Mongelluzzo reports live from The 12th Annual California Maritime Leadership Symposium conference in Sacramento, Calif. Bill says...
  • Moody's Downgrades MOL, NYK Line
    Moody's this week downgraded the ratings of Japanese ocean carriers NYK Line and MOL, citing concerns that vessel overcapacity could...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Raises Rates on Far East-India-Middle East Service
    Hapag-Lloyd will apply general rate increases on all cargo moving from Far East Asia to the Indian subcontinent and the...
  • Maersk Switches Belgian Ports on Middle East, India Service
    Maersk Line will replace a call at Zeebrugge, Belgium, with an Antwerp port call on service connecting the Middle East,...
  • Transport Corporation of India Profit Up 15 Percent
    Transport Corporation of India said Thursday its net profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 rose 15 percent...
  • Container Lines Gain Record Schedule Reliability
    Container shipping lines boosted the reliability of their service schedules to a new record of on-time arrivals in the last...
  • Indonesia Boosts Exports, Taps Manufacturing Shift
    Indonesian exports in 2011 rose 29 percent year-over-year to $204 billion, as Southeast Asia's largest economy taps manufacturers' shift of...
  • Congress Set to Vote on FAA Reauthorization
    After five years and 23 extensions, authorization of Federal Aviation Administration operations could clear Congress as early as this week....
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Drop 6.4 Percent
    Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane dropped this week for the second week in a row, even as...
  • Hanjin Seeks $700 Increase in Asia-Europe Rates
    Hanjin Shipping joins other major ocean carriers in pushing bold rate increases on the depressed Asia-Europe trade lanes, announcing a...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Buys Australian Perishables Forwarder
    Kuehne + Nagel's acquisition of specialized Australian freight forwarder Link Logistics International is the Swiss logistics giant's latest expansion in...
  • Costamare More Than Doubled Net Income Last Quarter
    Costamare more than doubled its fourth quarter net income to $26.1 million from a year ago, as the Greek containership...
  • OOCL to Quit Providing Chassis in NY-NJ Port Region
    OOCL plans to quit providing chassis for the drayage of import and export containers at facilities in the New York...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • NAFTA trade up 13% in November
    Continuing the positive sentiment emanating from across the pond, the latest data released by the US Department of Transport's (DOT) statistics office for trade ...
  • Tank cleaning station in Russia opened
    Bertschi and Stolt have opened a tank cleaning station in Nizhnij Novgorod, 400km east of Moscow, where a big chemical cluster is located.The facility is located ...
  • UASC confirms replacement of AEC2 Asia/Europe service
    UASC has confirmed that as a result of its new alliance with CMA CGM and CSCL, it will be revising its AEC2 service between Asia and Northern Europe this ...
  • Bunker prices and slower Asia-Europe trade hurts UASC
    High bunker prices and slower than expected growth in the Asia-Europe trade has made life tough for UASC, admitted Jorn Hinge, president and ceo of the company ...
  • Belgium slips back into recession
    The ignominious label of being the first non-bail out eurozone country to fall back into recession has gone to Belgium following the posting of a 0.2% contraction ...
  • More carriers dash for cash in Asia/Europe tradelane
    More carriers have joined Hapag-Lloyd in announcing swingeing freight rate increases in the tradelane from Asia to Europe on March 1, 2012, as shown in the table. ...
  • Middle East is resilient and offers opportunities
    This was the view of most speakers and delegates participating in the Middle East Liner Shipping Conference held in Dubai earlier this week.Mathijs Slangen, a senior ...
  • NYK the best of a bad bunch
    NYK drifted into the red in the first nine months of its financial year started on April 1, 2011, but outperformed its Japanese colleagues in MOL and K Line. Its ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • Oaktree investigates IT breach
    Private equity giant joins Gulmar Offshore in torpedoing allegations of fraud and tax evasion as police probe whistleblower.
  • Seadrill CFO resigns
    John Fredriksen-controlled drilling giant shuffles management structure as Esa Ikaheimonen departs.
  • China clarifies valemax ban
    China Shipowners' Association sheds light on specifics of bulker boycott while Brazilian mining giant breaks silence.
  • Lazard cuts Urs Dur
    Investment firm parts with one of shipping's veteran equity analysts in tough finance market.
  • HLNG eyes expansion ammo
    Oslo-quoted owner tests market appetite for gas stocks with $200m fundraiser aimed at growing FSRU arsenal.
  • Lodestar losers pay the price
    Team behind attempt to take British Marine's P&I business by stealth suffer another comprehensive defeat.
  • Dutch courage boosts Siestas
    Insolvent German yard's hopes of survival lifted by Van Oord renegotiating wind power order.
  • Germans sue Schettino
    Nineteen passengers file claim against captain of Costa Concordia, claiming negligence.
  • Tidewater trumps the street
    US offshore giant defies analysts' expectations to hold steady course in the final quarter.
  • Concordia hurts RCCL
    Richard Fain-led Royal Caribbean will miss first quarter and 2012 estimates following Carnival's Italian casualty.
  • BP suezmax punctured
    Alaskan Navigator heads to repair yard after small hole found in hull off Oregon.
  • SCF IPO "first in line"
    Russian economy ministry says tanker company's share sale is the main priority for the spring.
  • Statoil gives Bergen work
    Oslo-listed shipbuilder and offshore firm wins subsea construction job from Norwegian oil and gas giant.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • W.R. Zanes promotes executives
  • K+N buys Australian perishables specialist
  • Lynden adds Belgium location
  • ACP says canal expansion on schedule
  • DOT begins 4th round of TIGER grants
  • Old Dominion opens PNW drayage center
  • Maersk drops Asia-Europe loop
  • Lines bemoan Asia-Europe dynamics, seek rate hikes
  • Virgin names Epstein VP Americas sales
  • JDA's 4Q revenue up, software down
  • IBM completes Emptoris buy
  • Hyundai doubles size of India loop
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises Asia/India-Mideast rates

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
  • Presentations invited for particulate measurement workshop
    'Scope of the workshop covers marine distillate fuels, which should be of interest to Sustainable Shipping and Bunkerworld readers.'
  • IMO: New fuel oil sampling guidelines cause a stir
    BLG fails to move forward on determining appropriate procedures often used by port state control for collecting fuel samples.
  • Ratings agency downgrades MOL and NYK
    Moody's says shipping lines' cash flow will remain weak.
  • Fuel oil prices rise, MGO mixed
    Good bunker demand in Hamburg.
  • Small price movements in Fujairah
    One player in Suez had no avails of 180 cSt product.
  • Chinese player in first overseas term-supply contract
    Deal allows Chinese supplier to use BP bunker network.
  • Discounts widen for fuel oil cargoes
    East Asia sees record volume of product moving into the market.
  • Clipper Group to get new Senior Bunker Manager
    Leaves Torm Shipping to join Clipper in March.
  • Terminal operator welcomes high bunker prices
    Baltic Oil Terminals says all its tanks are fully let.
  • Singapore onshore fuel stocks at 18-week high
    Fuel oil stocks rise due to the influx of Western arbitrage cargoes.
  • Prices in Asian hubs show little change
    Moderate demand in Singapore.
  • Singapore unveils new fleet of low-emission patrol crafts
    Green features in line with MPA's commitment to cleaner shipping and marine environment protection, it says.
  • Japan bunker inventories expected to rise in February
    Idemitsu Kosan offering 'plenty of avails,' says traders.
  • Fuel testing agency opens lab in Ghana
    'World-class modern' facility will test and inspect various oil and petroleum products including marine fuel.
  • S&P lowers Buckeye's outlook
    Revision reflects its opinion that Buckeye's credit metric may remain weak for an 'extended period.'
  • Japanese player welcomes new bunker trader
    Fujimura Koji joined the company this week.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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