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January 4, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Top shipping hedge fund sees LNG beating oil, coal
    Tankers hauling liquefied natural gas (LNG) at sea will earn record rates in 2012 as demand reaches an all-time high, beating returns from vessels carrying oil and coal, according to the world's biggest shipping hedge fund.
  • Frontline completes revamp
    Frontline Ltd, the world's biggest operator of the largest crude tankers, completed a restructuring as it sold vessels, pared commitments for new ships, and eliminated its bank debt to tackle a shipping market slump.
  • Investors should buy Maersk, Frontline 2012, says Platou
    Investors should buy shares of shipping companies AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, Diana Shipping Inc, and Frontline 2012 Ltd, RS Platou Markets AS said.
  • Giant Vale ship completes maiden voyage to China
Strait Talk
  • Re-inventing the wheel
    FEW shipowners will have fond memories of 2011. It was a difficult year for almost everybody and a really awful one for some who experienced the 'perfect storm' of low freight rates, falling vessel values and a huge overhang of debt.
Shipping Times
  • US high-speed rail network finds support among Republican candidates
    President Barack Obama's programme to bring bullet trains to the United States has been left on life support by the strident opposition of Republicans in Congress and in statehouses around the nation.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Top shipping hedge fund sees LNG beating oil, coal
    Tankers hauling liquefied natural gas (LNG) at sea will earn record rates in 2012 as demand reaches an all-time high, beating returns from vessels carrying oil and coal, according to the world's biggest shipping hedge fund.
  • Frontline completes revamp
    Frontline Ltd, the world's biggest operator of the largest crude tankers, completed a restructuring as it sold vessels, pared commitments for new ships, and eliminated its bank debt to tackle a shipping market slump.
  • Investors should buy Maersk, Frontline 2012, says Platou
    Investors should buy shares of shipping companies AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, Diana Shipping Inc, and Frontline 2012 Ltd, RS Platou Markets AS said.
  • Giant Vale ship completes maiden voyage to China
Strait Talk
  • Re-inventing the wheel
    FEW shipowners will have fond memories of 2011. It was a difficult year for almost everybody and a really awful one for some who experienced the 'perfect storm' of low freight rates, falling vessel values and a huge overhang of debt.
Shipping Times
  • US high-speed rail network finds support among Republican candidates
    President Barack Obama's programme to bring bullet trains to the United States has been left on life support by the strident opposition of Republicans in Congress and in statehouses around the nation.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Top shipping hedge fund sees LNG beating oil, coal
    Tankers hauling liquefied natural gas (LNG) at sea will earn record rates in 2012 as demand reaches an all-time high, beating returns from vessels carrying oil and coal, according to the world's biggest shipping hedge fund.
  • Frontline completes revamp
    Frontline Ltd, the world's biggest operator of the largest crude tankers, completed a restructuring as it sold vessels, pared commitments for new ships, and eliminated its bank debt to tackle a shipping market slump.
  • Investors should buy Maersk, Frontline 2012, says Platou
    Investors should buy shares of shipping companies AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, Diana Shipping Inc, and Frontline 2012 Ltd, RS Platou Markets AS said.
  • Giant Vale ship completes maiden voyage to China
Strait Talk
  • Re-inventing the wheel
    FEW shipowners will have fond memories of 2011. It was a difficult year for almost everybody and a really awful one for some who experienced the 'perfect storm' of low freight rates, falling vessel values and a huge overhang of debt.
Shipping Times
  • US high-speed rail network finds support among Republican candidates
    President Barack Obama's programme to bring bullet trains to the United States has been left on life support by the strident opposition of Republicans in Congress and in statehouses around the nation.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai rate index rises sharply on all major routes as 2011 ends
  • Rotterdam box volume up 6pc in 2011 to 11.9 million TEU
  • Antwerp up 2pc in 2011 to record-breaking 8.64 million TEU
  • Zhuhai launches weekly service to Dalian to fetch steel for electronics
  • Sino-Singaporean joint venture to buy 15 distribution centres in Japan
  • New US truck driving hour rules displease all contending parties
  • NOL chairman Cheng Wai Keung to retire after 10 years at the helm
  • Global air freight shrinks 3.1pc in 2011's general aviation decline
  • New Hactl cargo handling IT system goes live, first with Delta, then JAL
  • Cathay welcomes Hong Kong-Taiwan Air Services Arrangement
  • Sri Lanka calls for bids to build US$31 million aviation fuel terminal
  • Air cargo dreams fade with reborn Pan Am after CEO's sex bust

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Capesize rates projected to sink to 10-year low
  • MCCIA's shipping & logistics workshop in Pune on January 17, 18
  • Shipping cos spot opportunity at a time of crisis
  • Cochin Port's ship repair project draws good response
  • Visakha Container Terminal crosses 200,000 TEUs in 2011
  • New indices show rebound in airlines, drop in Rlys freight growth
  • Service tax on rail freight deferred to April 1
  • Export growth at two-year low in November 2011
  • Iron ore export tariff hiked to the maximum 30 pc
  • M.B. Shah Commission's report on illegal mining rejected
  • Nine govt-run financial bodies to join hands for boosting infrastructure
  • Orders issued for export of 2.32 lakh t sugar till date
  • Sanctions imposed on banks dealing with Iran

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • NV Logistics flying high
    The Swiss forwarding company NV Logistics has started the new year with high ambitions and concrete plans to increase airfreight activities at its Geneva airport home base. NV's k...
  • Next generation of space travel being developed
    Paul G. Allen, a US entrepreneur, pioneer and philanthropist, has reunited with aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan to develop the next generation of space travel. Allen and Rutan, whose...
  • BASF orders Vossloh diesel locos
    BASF has ordered 22 modular centre-cab engines from Vossloh Locomotives. The new units will be used in mainline and shunting services at BASF locations in Ludwigshafen, Schwarzhei...
  • Hellmann UK sets up Eastern Europe and CIS hub
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has launched a new hub to serve the Baltic, Russian and CIS markets. The Basildon hub, in England, will provide a direct feed to Eastern Europe, eli...
  • RZD orders more Siemens high-speed trains
    Russian Railways (RZD) has placed an order for another eight Siemens Velaro RUS high-speed trains, plus a 30-year maintenance contract. The order is worth about EUR 600 million. Th...
  • US trailer industry expected to start 2012 strongly
    Commercial trailer orders surged in November 2011, with 28,400 trailers added to the orderbook. The US industry posted its strongest monthly order volume since March 2006, accordi...
  • Hitachi Transport System establishes subsidiary in Vietnam
    Hitachi Transport System (Asia) and Nisshin Transportation, both subsidiaries of Hitachi Transport System, recently established a joint venture with a Vietnamese partner. The new H...
  • ILN introducing integrated less-than-truckload system
    ILN Logistic Network, a pan-European general cargo alliance that groups 191 freight forwarding SMEs, has initiated a completely integrated system for less than truckloads. The net...
  • Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding resigning
    Eivind Kolding, who has been at the helm of Maersk Line for six years, has announced his resignation as CEO. He is moving on to head Danske Bank, Denmark's biggest bank. Maersk Li...
  • Grand Alliance and TNWA establish G6 alliance
    The Members of the Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, NYK and OOCL) and of The New World Alliance (APL, HMM and MOL) are set to commence cooperation in traffic between Asia and Europe/t...
  • Matson raises Hawaii container rates
    Matson, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin Inc of Honolulu, raised the rates for its Hawaii service by USD 175 per westbound container and USD 85 per eastbound c...
  • SBS Worldwide appoints Christian Marz as operations director
    Christian Marz, SBS Worldwide's new operations director, will be based at the Chicago office and will report directly to USA managing director Lars Kloch. SBS Worldwide's chairman...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • Maersk Line Limited to pay $31.9 million to settle overcharging allegations
  • Dredge & Marine faces OSHA citations in dredge pontoon fire case
  • Korean shipbuilding exports up by 15.4 percent in 2011
  • Brazil buys BAE patrol vessel trio originally ordered by Trinidad and Tobago
  • Frontline completes restructuring
  • Chinese shipbuilding orders fell in 2011
  • Keppel takes stake in offshore wind turbine foundation designer

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • Crowley Maritime adding 500 new high-cube boxes
  • FMC wants input on NVOCC tariff rules
  • Associated Global Systems earns Best Buy top carrier award
  • New IMO Secretary-General making changes to organization's makeup
  • Apex expanding in PNW with purchase of Ash Creek

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • Seafarer dies off Falmouth
    Two others still in hospital
  • EXCLUSIVE: Jason needs Eitzen Chemical share price miracle to survive
    Rebadged Camillo Eitzen is 'underwater', says Figenschou
  • World liner trade capacity grows 7%
    World fleet edging towards 16m teu by year-end 2011
  • IMO cabinet re-shuffle unveiled
    New broom Koji Sekimizu sweeps through UN agency management team
  • Rising demand for chemicals keeps tanker tonne-miles buoyant
    Middle East to Asia trades boost demand and absorb ships from market for longer periods
  • Tankers set for 'dog-eat-dog' 2012
    Weak crude tanker players to be 'devoured' in market consolidation, Arctic Securities says
  • Scrapping saves chemical tankers
    High levels of demolition sales over last three years raises outlook for sector earnings
  • The long goodbye to Hapag-Lloyd
    Tui wants out, but with no strategic investor Hamburg's Albert Ballin Consortium may be its best hope
  • Wanted: hangover cure for shipping
    January can be the cruelest month, too
  • More sabre rattling in the Strait of Hormuz
    Tehran tells the US Navy to stay away as it launches military exercises
  • Chapter 11: the realities, the myths
    Emergency surgery for sick companies that offers no miracle cure
  • Elliott set to play wild card in Vinashin saga
    New York hedge fund sues for par value of its investment, challenging Vietnam in UK High Court
  • Kopernicki receives royal honour
    Former Chamber of Shipping president named in New Year list
  • Cosco buys Top Ships bulk carrier
    Chinese giant emerges as purchaser of Pepito as Nasdaq company continues ship sales
  • New momentum signals change
    Signs that shipping is on the move bring hope for the year ahead
  • Von Oldershausen to head global sales at Germanischer Lloyd
    Shipping expert joins from Deutsche Seewert
  • Court delays SeaFrance decision for another week
    French government backs SeaFrance workers' buy-out bid
  • 'Churn' could erode 10% in clubs' premium
    Analyst Roger Elysian considers what 2012 has in store for the market
  • US thirst for Brazilian biofuel means new demand for chemical tankers
    US ethanol subsidies expire as country axes tariffs on imports
  • Q&A: David Johnson, EOS Risk Management
    Chief executive David Johnson discusses the legal and insurance implications of armed guards
  • Two more cases emerge against Grand China Logistics
    Minerva Marine and Vafias group launch new arbitration proceedings
  • Ship Finance International confirms Frontline charters down $6,500 a day
    Lower rates to be paid for four years but SFI to receive $106m cash compensation and improved profit share agreements
  • P&I clubs face an uncertain new year
    The European Commission is to make two important interventions in 2012, with regard to Solvency II and reinsurance
  • Santos to open two private box terminals
    APM Terminals and DP World projects to boost throughput to 8m teu by 2013
  • JLT deal boosts marine presence in Italy
    Broker also raises its presence in the London market
  • CMA CGM to sell Le Havre offices
    Questions over plans for group's Marseilles headquarters
  • Production shift threatens box recovery
    Falling freight rates have turned the Europe-Asia container trades into a bloodbath

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • Seafarer dies in UK storm
    A crewman on the product tanker Annie PG has been killed amidst severe weather off the UK and two others have been hospitalised, operator Pritchard Gordon Tankers confirmed today
  • Hostage Seafarers freed
    NINE TUG seafarers have been rescued from pirates off Indonesia, according to the International Maritime Bureau
  • Bangladesh seen reviving breaking sector
    GREEK broker Lion said shipowners hope that an imminent resumption of breaking in Bangladesh would revive languishing rates
  • India pushed up iron export duty to 30%
    INDIA has jacked up export duty on iron ore lumps and fines, just as the January-April peak export term is beginning
  • Slowdown aids VLCCs
    SLOWER steaming is raised timecharter equivalents while cutting bunker costs, a report has found
  • Suezmax sisters sold
    EN-BLOC tanker sales are providing some colour to an otherwise quiet S&P market
  • Now Paris backs SeaFrance workers' bid
    FRANCE'S government has unexpectedly reversed its stance and decided to support an employee co-operative's bid for SeaFrance
  • Keppel buys OWEC Tower stake
    SINGAPORE rig builder Keppel said today its subsidiary KV Ventus has acquired 49.9% of Norwegian offshore wind turbine foundation designer OWEC Tower
  • Box sector toasts New Year
    LONG-HAUL box rates are rising in the New Year, reflecting the zeal how keen shippers were to get goods sailing before the holidays
  • Adelaide port workers locked out
    SHIPPING was disrupted today after Port Adelaide's operators locked out workers, Fairplay was told today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • Diesel Falls to Lowest Price Since Mid-October
    Diesel prices across the United States fell for the six straight week in the week ending Jan. 2, slipping nearly...
  • Teamsters Launch Pipeline Strike
    The Teamsters union is preparing to strike companies represented by the Pipe Line Contractors Association in a dispute over retirement...
  • LA, Long Beach Ports End Dirty Truck Fees
    The Los Angeles-Long Beach's penalty for the operation of older trucks expired Sunday, as the ports became the first in...
  • West Coast Container Exports Rise 4 Percent
    Total cargo throughput at West Coast ports in November rose 1 percent year-over-year, largely thanks to a 4 percent jump...
  • Hong Kong Air Freight Slump Levels Off
    Hong Kong International Airport's cargo traffic fell 6.6 percent year-over-year in November, but the steep slump in freight demand leveled...
  • Bersin Assumes New Homeland Security Position
    Alan Bersin, former head of the Customs and Border Protection, will assume a newly created post in the Department of...
  • FEC Railway Expands Intermodal Reach in Georgia
    Florida East Coast Railway plans to expand the reach of its intermodal business in 2012, adding a second drayage "relay"...
  • Industrial Real Estate Demand to Grow in 2012, Report Says
    Modest growth in demand will outpace expansion of warehouse and distribution center space to lower vacancy rates and raise rents...
  • Nardi Named EVP at New York Shipping Association
    John Nardi, a longtime official at Hapag-Lloyd (America), has joined the New York Shipping Association as executive vice president. ...
  • Chassis Pool Changes Win FMC Approval
    The Federal Maritime Commission will allow Consolidated Chassis Management to directly manage its intermodal chassis pools but said it will...
  • US Manufacturing Jumps to Six-Month High
    A closely watched gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity rose in December, indicating the 29th consecutive month of expansion, and similar...
  • El Al to Pay $15.8 Million to Settle Class Action Suit
    El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. last week agreed to pay $15.8 million to scores of air freight shippers to settle...
  • Le Havre Freezes Port Dues, Antwerp Boosts Them
    The Port of Le Havre will keep its port dues for containerships at last year's levels in 2012 for the...
  • Rena Starts to Break Up, Remains Wedged on Reef
    The grounded container ship Rena has started to break up but remains firmly wedged on the Astrolabe Reef off the...
  • CMA CGM Sets Congestion Fees at African Ports
    CMA CGM imposed port congestion surcharges on all inbound containers handled at Mombasa, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, starting...
  • CSAV Restructures Asia-Black Sea Service
    Chilean container carrier CSAV will reorganize its Asia-Black Sea Service in February by switching out four port calls. ...
  • India Export Growth Hits Slowest Pace in Two Years
    India's exports in November grew 3.87 percent to $22.32 billion year-over-year, the lowest growth rate in two years. Total...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • Tension between the US and Iran heightens in the Middle East Gulf
    The war of words continues to be stepped up between Iran and the US following the former country's recent naval and military exercises in the Straits of Hormuz, ...
  • Ocean carriers start year with a freight rate bang
    Ocean carriers have started to take advantage of the vessel capacity withdrawn for the winter season by hiking freight rates from Asia to both Europe and the US. ...
  • More carriers gang up on Maersk
    COSCON and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have joined the extraordinary realignment of carrier loyalties currently taking place on the Asia-Europe trade. ...
  • ATA slams new US trucking hours of service rule
    The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has slammed the US Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) revision of the ...
  • Bromma order book remains strong
    In an end of year statement, Stockholm-based Bromma Conquip, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of container crane spreaders, has announced ...
  • Yang Ming and Interasia team up for Taiwan-Indonesia sling
    Interasia Line and Taiwan-headquartered Yang Ming have launched a joint Taiwan-Indonesia service (TIS), which began at the end of December2011.The 14-day rotation ...
  • Wan Hai and Sinotrans launch second China/Taiwan service
    Wan Hai Lines and Sinotrans Container Lines are to jointly launch a second North China to Taiwan service string tomorrow (January 4). The new service, known as ...
  • Construction of Bi-Oceanico Aconcagua Corridor to commence
    This year will mark the start of construction work on anew cross Andes transport corridor connecting Chile with Argentina. The 204km Bi-Oceanico Aconcagua Corridor ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • Analysts revisit FRO forecasts
    Owner's 2013 earnings power reduced by more than $65m following sale of most treasured tankers, Sterne Agee says.
  • Crewman killed off UK
    Foul weather wave spells death for one of three seafarers injured on board Pritchard Gordon products tanker.
  • Grand China faces fuel fight
    Cosco-linked bulker caught the crossfire as bunker trader attempts to force ailing operator's chartering arm into submission.
  • Gold-en opening at Scorpio?
    Dan Gold's QVT emerges as a major shareholder at New York-listed tanker owner as Steelhead sells down.
  • Hijacked tug rescued
    Indonesian authorities recover vessel believed to have been seized in Straits of Singapore last week.
  • Platou pins 2012 trough
    This year should mark the turning point for many struggling shipping sectors, RS Platou Markets says.
  • Siem hires out sisters
    Italian oil and gas giant ENI fixes pair of platform supply vessels for West African job.
  • Maersk denies bank sale
    Danish shipping giant plays down talk it could exit Danske Bank after being exposed to losses.
  • Enrico Ievoli crew well
    Master of hijacked Marnavi products tanker says all 18 men on board are fine.
  • Prosafe nets Shell deal
    Cyprus-based outfit wins $55m deal to provide oil giant with accommodation unit.
  • Guyanese cargoship missing
    Search continues for small vesssel Oliver L which disappeared on Christmas Day.
  • Sarkozy backs SeaFrance deal
    Hope for bankrupt ferry company as French leader frees funds for workers' takeover.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 3, 2012
  • Bunker premiums at 'insane levels'
    Differential facing 'inevitable fall.'
  • Middle East and Africa: IFO 380 prices firmer
    Durban prices rise by double-digits.
  • Rotterdam market shows strong gains
    Market firming in line with crude oil.
  • WFS appoints new member to Board of Directors
    Abby F. Kohnstamm will serve on Compensation, Technology and Operations and Governance committees.
  • LNG tankers represent 'high-growth, high-profit' sector
    'LNG carriers earning a 25% return on capital,' says analyst.
  • Rotterdam's cargo throughput rose slightly in 2011
    Fuel oil supplies also show slight increase.
  • IFO prices see double digit rises in Hong Kong, Busan
    Mixed demand across major Asian bunkering hubs on Tuesday.
  • Fuel retrieved from grounded vessel
    A total of about 12,000 litres of diesel fuel siphoned from stricken vessel.
  • UBT seeks arrest of vessel over unpaid bunkers
    Complaint filed against Hong Kong Chain Glory Shipping and a vessel time-chartered to the company.
  • Stormy weather forces Mexican ports closure
    Two key oil exporting ports closed to shipping on Monday.
  • US court reverses decision against MISC
    Decision paves the way for MISC to seek compensation for damages from Singapore bunker supplier Equatorial Marine.
  • Philippines to take action against owner of beached ship
    M/V Chang Da-12 ran aground with 13,000 litres of bunker fuel on board.
  • Supplies to South Korean bunker to fall slightly in January
    SK Energy trims expected bunker output.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- 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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