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August 3, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC to up Asia-US west/east coasts rates, rail links from September
  • OOIL profit down, but box unit revenues increase 5pc to US$2.8 billion
  • Hanjin slashes loss as quarterly revenues rise 18pc to US$2.4 billion
  • CEVA quarterly pre-tax profit falls 13.6pc, but revenue increases 5.5pc
  • DP World first half volumes up 7.5pc to 28 million TEU, but pace slackens
  • UK's Graig Group places order for three 2,000-TEU box ships from Jinhai
  • Antwerp, Marseilles overall cargo off in first half, but boxes hold steady
  • Guangdong will devise new plan for Pearl River Delta port development
  • China boosts railway spending to help reverse slowing economic growth
  • Kuehne + Nagel to provide global ocean freight management for Metro Group
  • Geodis profit up 6pc despite lower volume, Euro-crisis pricing pressure
  • Hactl welcomes air cadet fact-finding tour at Hong Kong airport
  • Cargolux hunts for CEO as Regimen resignation rekindles rumours of clash
  • JD Neuhaus supplies centralised pneumatic handling system for four hoists

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • FFFAI delegation meets WCO chief
  • Kale's CAPELLA CFS/ICD management system now available on Microsoft Windows Azure
  • Maersk Line vessels benefiting from KPIs
  • Shreyas Shipping inducts OEL KOCHI for coastal trade
  • ICTT Vallarpadam registers record monthly throughput
  • Shipping Minister reviews capacity augmentation projects at three west coast Major Ports
  • India pips China in export growth rate: WTO
  • June exports drop 5.45 pc to $ 25.06 bn
  • Dinesh Gupta elected President, Anil Jain Vice-President of Gandhidham Chamber
  • Rain gods, please save our economy

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • Crowley Liner Services issues statement on plea agreement
  • NNS school is "Apprenticeship Innovator and...
  • Bisso Towboat takes deliver of ASD tractor tug newbuild
  • Smit Lamnalco orders RAstar ASD tugs
  • Obama nominates Art Sulzer for Seaway advisory board
  • First of new series of Platform Supply Vessels for Brazil

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • Hanjin Shipping to restart calls to Port of Portland container terminal
  • Port of Los Angeles reports emissions programs working
  • Parsons Brinckerhoff taps Snyder as senior supervising engineer
  • Inchcape Shipping Services eyes possible strike in Argentina
  • General Dynamics completes deal for Earl Industries' ship repair division

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • HSBC sells its shipping services division
    Bank says its still committed to shipping
  • US sanctions: who stands to lose out on Iran trade?
    New measures from Washington could bring more than just oil trades with Iran to a halt
  • BP tanker fixtures rise 15% this year
    Indian refinery helps to boost tanker charters
  • Pyxis confirms tanker order
    Deal for single MR2 vessel was struck months ago but surfaces now
  • Cheniere achieves final investment decision
    Cheniere inches towards final approval for planned Sabine Pass liquefaction trains
  • Offshore vessel opportunities as the Chinese buy into the North Sea
    New interest in region will boost activity for offshore support vessels
  • Global boxship fleet still growing
    With 5,062 vessels active on liner trades, data reveals the top 20 carriers control 85% of the 16.2m teu total
  • Seaspan foregoes $267m undrawn loan
    Decision reflects strategic expediency, say top executives
  • Seaspan narrows its second-quarter loss to $6.7m
    Independent charter owner boosts normalised earnings in second quarter
  • Spot market activity slumps for 15-year-old VLCCs
    Older tankers' share of fixtures falls from 23% in 2009 to 12% so far this year
  • Scorpio says benchmark product tanker routes do not show real story
    New triangulation trade patterns mean product tankers earn more than investors and analysts think
  • German banks finance KG vessel sales
    Hamburg financing company AHS buys Clou Ocean at discount price
  • Sami forces all members to apply for accreditation
    Only 10% have passed through stage one of programme
  • Sanko Mineral poised to sail free from Baltimore after three-month stay
    Liquimar, Knightsbridge, WBC and cargo interests agree to drop proceedings
  • Atlantic supramax cargoes postponed after strike in Argentina
    Spot market rates remain stable, though
  • BHP Billiton could downsize expansion of Port Hedland
    Weak iron ore market is leading miner to reconsider capital expenditure
  • Lower charter rates clip Diana Shipping's earnings
    Cash-rich owner takes steep rate cut on two new panamax charters
  • MarAd rejects APT Title XI application
    Blackstone arm assessing possibilities of asking for another review
  • Uni-Tankers claims smaller tanker markets is looking buoyant
    Danish tanker owner on the acquisition trail
  • Better sentencing
    It is time for a uniform approach to sentencing pirates
  • Crowley Liner Services agrees $17m criminal fine in Puerto Rico price-fixing case
    Total fines collected by Washington increase to $46m
  • OOCL buys equipment for Long Beach
    Cranes worth $346.6m contracted for leased terminals in California
  • Pirates free seven Albedo crew for $1.2m pay-out
    Confusion surrounds the fate of 14 seafarers said to remain captive in Somalia
  • Pacific Basin eyes joint venture to execute ro-ro exit
    Berglund seeks quick get-away from loss-making unit
  • Tung warns of weak peak as rate recovery slows
    Idle ship numbers down despite uncertain prospects
  • Scrap and build is the way forward
    In a vastly overtonnaged market, systemised scrapping is the way forward
  • Feeling peaky?
    Sluggish global economy dims prospects for high-season box demand
  • RBS nationalisation would harm ship finance, say experts
    Financiers debate whether Commerzbank ship finance exit sets a precedent
  • SinOceanic board worried about GCL connection
    Common shareholder could pose asset arrest problems for boxship tonnage provider

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • MARAD denies APT bid
    MARAD administrator David Matsuda has rejected APT's application for Title XI loan guarantees, shortly after APT took the US government to court
  • Delhi to back insurance for Iran's tankers
    INDIAN maritime insurers will offer government-backed insurance to Iranian tankers to help resume oil trade with Tehran despite international sanctions, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Rate fall weighs on Diana
    SIMEON Palios-led Diana Shipping today reported falling profits and more charters rolling over to lower rates, counterbalanced by a growing cash position
  • Profits drop 13% at COSCO's yard unit
    COSCO Corp (Singapore) said net profits fell by 13.3% to S$27.6M ($22M) in the second quarter ended 30 June
  • NY&NJ joins ship fuel incentive push
    VESSELS that cut air emissions will receive financial incentives from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
  • Rosneft swings to losses
    RUSSIA'S government-owned oil giant Rosneft said it had swung to net losses of 8Bn rubles ($247.8M) in Q2
  • Genco scores debt relief
    NYSE-listed Genco has obtained a crucial agreement from lenders to push back amortisation payments and extend covenant waivers
  • OOCL profits drop by 70%
    HONG Kong-listed Orient Overseas International Ltd today posted $43M in profits for its box subsidiary OOCL, a 70% drop from the same period last year
  • Seaspan beats Street
    GERRY Wang-led Seaspan has reported higher adjusted profits and the finalisation of a Chinese loan to support its newbuilding programme
  • Knight chaos rattles market
    ELECTRONIC trader Knight Capital, which has significant ties to shipping, was hit yesterday by a severe technical glitch that might have affected NYSE-listed NAT and has now forced Knight to "actively pursue" alternatives
  • Trans-Pacific box rise starts
    THE 3% week-on-week increase in Hong Kong/Los Angeles box rates suggests that liners' proposed rise of $500 per feu has had only limited success, a report said today
  • Strikers disrupt Bahia Blanca in Argentina
    A STRIKE continued today at Bahia Blanca's port in Argentina, ISS said
  • Hanjin slashes losses
    HANJIN Shipping posted 1.2Bn won ($1.06M) in losses for 2Q12, down from 274Bn won in losses in the same period a year ago and 338.4Bn won in losses in 1Q12
  • VLCC period fixtures rise
    BROKERS are reporting greater interest in VLCC period booking, with the spot market plunging deeper into negative territory
  • Chinese Goliaths get cosy
    ANSWERING Beijing's call to co-operate in tough times, China State Shipbuilding Corp and China State Construction Engineering Corp have agreed to work closer

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • Horizon Lines Posts Second Quarter Net Loss
    Horizon Lines reported a $29.8 million net loss for the second quarter but the U.S. domestic ocean carrier's operating results...
  • Matson Sees Rise in Operating Income for Quarter
    Matson Inc. said its second quarter operating income rose while net income was hurt by charges from discontinued operations and...
  • US Intermodal Volume Hit Record in July
    U.S. intermodal traffic on the major railroads in July rose 5.6 percent year-over-year, hitting a record high for the month,...
  • UASC's Vitarana Discusses Trade Outlook Between US, India, Middle East (Video)
    In an interview on the bridge of the UASC container ship Al Sabahia, which was loading and unloading containers at...
  • Genesee & Wyoming Profit Jumps Despite Volume Drop
    Genesee & Wyoming profit jumped 17 percent year-over-year to $36.4 million, as higher fuel surcharges and improved operations helped the...
  • LA Port's Pollution-Reduction Strategy Pays Off
    Harmful emissions from port operations in Los Angeles have declined as much as 76 percent over the past seven years...
  • Crowley Pleads Guilty to Puerto Rico Price-Fixing
    Crowley Liner Services pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $17 million criminal fine for conspiring with other carriers...
  • Maersk Line Ltd. Acquires US Ship Operator
    Maersk Line Ltd. acquired 3PSC, a privately held ship operator based in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Terms of the acquisition...
  • Shippers, Railroads Pitch Dispute-Resolution Ideas
    Major North American railroads and shippers say they support more federally sponsored arbitration, but the carriers can't get onboard with...
  • OCU-Management Talks Continue on West Coast
    In a welcome sign of cooperation, office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California met through the day on...
  • US Opposition to EU Airline Carbon Tax Builds
    U.S. pressure to reject the European Union's carbon tax on international airlines is mounting, with committees in both chambers of...
  • Global Air Cargo Grows on Middle East Strength
    International air cargo traffic increased 1.1 percent in June from a year ago, driven by strong growth in the Middle...
  • ODFL Profit Rises 21.5 Percent to $48 Million
    The slowing economy wasn't a drag on Old Dominion Freight Line in the second quarter. Revenue jumped 12.8...
  • Japan Airlines Net Profit Soars Despite Weak Cargo Numbers
    Japan Airlines said on Thursday that its net profit soared 111.2 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which...
  • Spot Rates Rebound in Asia-Europe Container Trade
    Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade rebounded this week after three consecutive weeks of decline as carrier efforts to reduce...
  • CEVA Reports Lower Profit
    CEVA Logistics said its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fell 13.6 percent to 70 million euros ($85...
  • Auto Emissions Parts Trade Revs Up
    The global trade in auto parts is getting a fuel injection as a result of the growing market for exhaust...
  • Seaspan Reports Improved Results
    Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan Corp. said its net loss narrowed and adjusted net earnings rose amid nearly full vessel utilization...
  • Tropical Shipping Posts Loss
    Caribbean carrier Tropical Shipping posted a $4 million operating loss on $80 million in revenue despite an increase in container...
  • Court Dismisses ABF Lawsuit Against Teamsters, YRC
    A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged three rounds of labor concessions at YRC Worldwide by claiming the Teamsters...
  • Sept. 1 MSC Rate Hike Is Second in a Month
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Thursday that the general rate increase it plans to implement on eastbound trans-Pacific cargo from...
  • Deutsche Post DHL Lifts Earnings Forecast
    Deutsche Post DHL lifted its 2012 earnings guidance after strong demand for its express delivery services in Asia boosted its...
  • First Half Profit Fell 26 Percent at OOCL Parent
    Orient Overseas Container Line's parent company reported a 26 percent drop in operating profit during the year's first half and...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Profit Slumps 60 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo's operating profit slumped nearly 60 percent in the second quarter to 28 million euros ($34.4 million) from 69...
  • Charter Revenue Doubles at Shipowner Box Ships
    Greek container shipowner Box Ships Inc. more than doubled second quarter charter revenue to $15.44 million from $7.22 million a...
  • ILA, USMX Committees to Meet
    The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance will hold meetings this month by ILA-USMX committees assigned specific issues...
  • Hanjin to Resume Service to Portland
    Convinced that labor productivity at the Port of Portland has returned to normal, Hanjin Shipping will resume making ship calls...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • Asciano invests to improve its Melbourne terminal
    Asciano, which owns Patrick, one of Australia's largest terminal managers/stevedores, is in the midst of a major capital expansion and productivity enhance programme ...
  • Hanjin posts stronger results for H1 as box volumes jump
    Hanjin has seen its container division results pick up for both the second quarter and for the first half of this year on the back of a rate recovery and higher ...
  • Operating profit slides at CEVA
    A combination of the harsher economic climate and declining levels of consumer confidence, especially in Europe, contributed to a sharp fall in profits at the supply ...
  • ICS wants IMO to adjust BWM mandate
    The International Chamber of Shipping is putting pressure on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to be more flexible in implementing its 2004 Ballast ...
  • DHL doubles up its Shanghai-Dubai LCL link
    DHL Global Forwarding (DHL GF) has started a second weekly LCL service between Shanghai and Dubai while also extending its coverage to Kuwait and Qatar. The move ...
  • Transpac GRI 'fails' to take effect
  • OOCL still steaming in the black
    OOCL, the container arm of Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas [International] Ltd [OOIL], continued to outperform most of its rivals in the first six months of the ...
  • APM T signs Lazaro Cardenas concession agreement
    Competition is set to increase in Mexico's west coast port of Lazaro Cardenas with APM Terminals (APM T) now confirmed as the new operator of container-handling ...
  • Bigger boxships assist growth at DPW
    Larger ships now being deployed on a number of trade lanes contributed to the 7.5% growth in containers handled by DP World in the first ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • FBR eyes shipping exit
  • MLL goes oceanographic
  • Crowley pleads guilty
  • HSBC hives off shipbroking
    The HSBC banking group is to sell HSBC Shipping Services to a management buy out team.
  • Deutsche downs DryShips
  • Knight falls on its sword
  • PB 'In the zone'
    New Pacific Basin boss Mats Berglund says the shipowner is now in the zone when it comes to expanding its bulker fleet.
  • Smit Lamnalco pens four
    Smit Lamnalco has ordered four new tugs to cover its recently signed contract with the ExxonMobil-led Papua New Guinea LNG project.
  • Diana two tied up
    Ultrabulk takes a pair of Diana panamaxes for two years at lower rates for the NYSE-quoted owner.
  • Diana profit dented
    Falling dry-cargo rates have taken their toll on the second quarter profit of Diana Shipping.
  • Semb Marine steady in Q2
    Sembcorp Marine reported steady profit for the second quarter despite sales jumping by nearly half.
  • BHP cans rumour
    BHP Billiton has poured cold water on claims it is scaling back its expansion plans at the key iron ore port of Port Hedland.
  • MMHE still down
    Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering (MMHE) has once again seen a big drop in earnings despite its marine division posting stellar results.
  • Hornbeck misses mark
    A vastly improved showing from its offshore fleet could not pull Hornbeck up to Wall Street's expectations in the second quarter.
  • Seaspan funds trio
    Seaspan Corp has tapped a Chinese bank to help it pay for three giant newbuildings on order at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
  • Boskalis enters India
    Royal Boskalis Westminster has scooped a major dredging contract for India's largest container port.
  • MarAd rejects tanker loan
    A simmering battle over American Petroleum Tankers (APT) bid for a US government $340m loan guarantee is set to flare up after the application was rejected.
  • Seaspan short in Q2
    Seaspan has seen its second quarter numbers come up short of expectations.
  • STX in FSO score
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is in line for an FSO order from a North American client, local media reports.
  • Hanjin slashes losses
    South Korea's Hanjin Shipping has narrowly missed on a return to profit in the second quarter of 2012.
  • Ezion builds LNG backlog
    Ezion Holdings continues to build on its success in Australia with a fourth contract from the local LNG industry since 2009.
  • Costs dog OOCL interims
    OOCL parent company OOIL has seen interim profits slide by one third as it faced higher costs during the last six months.
  • Box Ships revenues jump
    Box Ships, the Michael Bodouroglou-led containership owner, has seen revenues more than double compared to a year ago.
  • Genco stays in the red
    Genco Shipping & Trading has booked a second quarter loss, but said its lenders agreed to relax some provisions under its credit facilities.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • ILA, USMX to resume contract talks Aug. 22-24
    James McNamara, the ILA's spokesman, said the union remains optimistic about reaching an agreement following last month's agreement between the union and management on issues involving automation and chassis.
  • Port of NY/NJ to reward 'clean ship' operators
    The port authority anticipates about 600 vessels a year will participate in the CVI program, and it will yield annual emission reductions of 182.2 tons of nitrogen oxide, 38.3 tons of particulate matter, and 264.1 tons of sulfur dioxides.
  • MarAd denies Title XI guarantee to APT
  • Drewry cautions TP rate hikes won't stick
  • OOIL 1H profit recedes
    Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., the Hong Kong-based parent of liner carrier OOCL, said Thursday its operating profit fell 25.5 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2012 to $140 million.
  • Mojix adds RFID to automotive supply chains
  • Xata sees software gains, revenue holds still
  • Hanjin reduces losses in 1H
  • German lines slow joint Mideast loop
  • Ryder buys small U.K. truck leasing outfit
  • Senators urge ILWU clerks, employers to reach deal
  • Wozniak appointed Columbus McKinnon VP
  • CORRECTION: Nordana's U.S. East Coast-West Africa service continues
  • USDA helps release ag shipments overseas
  • Ex-Im Bank expands in Minneapolis
    Since fiscal year 2007 through July 26, 2012, the bank has authorized about $710 million to Minnesota businesses to support $1.4 billion in export sales.
  • U.S. industry welcomes 'Cairo Declaration'
  • ITC: Dominican apparel not benefiting from U.S. trade program

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2012
  • Market firm in Fujairah
    Prices move up single digits in the Middle Eastern bunker hub.
  • Prices lack direction in major European ports
    Bunker prices hesitate to demonstrate any clear direction.
  • Mauritius supplier invests in extending pipeline network
    New barge can 'bunker beyond port limit'.
  • Maersk releases latest surcharge figures
    Ten dollars added to most routes.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb
    But shortage of on-spec product remains.
  • Shipping consultancy sold to management
    Sale to be complete in fourth quarter.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage East Asia to climb by 46% month-on-month
    But bunker avails expected to remain tight
  • Environmentalists open attack on cruise industry
    'Unfortunately, there are still some holdouts trying to weaken or delay the ECA.'
  • 'Flexible' WFS tightens grip on credit
    Company prepared to 'walk away from a lot of business'.
  • Asian bunker prices at regional hubs buck Singapore trend
    Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • US marine services firm in $50 million acquisition
    Acquisition of Chemring Marine 'perfect fit' with Drew Marine's strategy, says CEO.
  • South China monthly fuel oil imports fall in July
    Imports down 36% but levels are expected to improve in August.
  • Typhoon hits bunkering ops in Taiwan
    Ports closed and cargo operations suspended due to severe weather conditions.
  • FAL gets new manager as restructuring talks rumble on
    Appointment made at a time when creditors are expected to reject the trader's restructuring proposal.
  • Chimbusco branch meets first half sales target
    Target met despite 'increasingly fierce domestic competition', it says.
  • OOIL posts 33% decline in H1 profit
    Positive operating margin at its box unit 'adversely impacted' by the 'unexpected' increase in bunker fuel, it says.

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