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April 5, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL en route to slashing carbon footprint by 30%
    Container shipping line APL is doing its part in the drive to curb international shipping's carbon emissions levels that are said to contribute 2.7 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions every year.
  • Commerzbank may face 441m euro losses
    As soaring fuel costs and slumping freight rates leave shipping companies struggling to pay their creditors, Commerzbank AG may face shipping-loan losses of as much as 441 million euros (S$729 million) this year.
  • Shippers stay afloat using Chapter 11 in US
    When Marco Polo Seatrade of the Netherlands filed for bankruptcy in a US court in July, lenders fought to get the case thrown out. While the company docks in ports around the globe, the lenders argued, its ties to the United States are limited to two small financial accounts.
  • Baltic index takes a tumble

Sched Netweb site
  • Idle box ship fleet shrinks in March for the first time in seven months
  • Hanjin Shipping takes delivery of 2nd of eight 13,100-TEU containerships
  • Chinese industrial profits drop 5.2pc as exports slow on weak demand
  • Vietnam shipbuilding boss jailed 20 years for Vinashin financial losses
  • APM Terminals and Petkim agree to build box port in Aliaga centre, Turkey
  • Solicitor General's input sought by Supremes before LA truck ruling
  • US shippers join truckers in court battle over hours of work restrictions
  • New Zealand's Steelbro makes sidelifter crane with 45,000-tonne capacity
  • Asia Pacific airlines see cargo volumes rise by 7.8pc in February
  • Lion Air appoints Lexindo as cargo sales agent in Malaysia
  • Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines takes delivery of second B747-8F
  • Shannon Airport hopes to escape limbo as specialist aviation centre

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A. S. Shipping handles heavy project cargo at Chennai Port
  • Cochin Port handles 12 pc more cargo in 2011-12
  • JN Port handles record 65.75 million tonnes, 4.32 million TEUs in 2011-12
  • MbPT re-introduces popular Amnesty Scheme
  • Paradip Port loses in cargo handling, gains in operational parameters
  • VPT handles 67.41 mt in 2011-12, maintains second position
  • Arshiya Rail launches container train service from north India to Cochin Port
  • Cannot compensate anti-GST states endlessly: Govt
  • Exporters will have to pay SAD in cash for claiming refunds
  • Exports grow at three-month low in February
  • Long dry spell to hamper tea output
  • RBI extends ceiling rate on overseas export credit till Sept.
  • MACCIA's ex-im training programme on April 9, 10

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • TFG Transfracht receives TÜV certification for Eco Plus programme
    After a successful audit, TÜV SÜD, a world's leading technical service organisation headquartered in Germany, has awarded the appropriate certification to TFG Transfracht for its E...
  • BBC launches new heavylift cargo service between Europe and Asia
    The German multi-purpose and heavylift cargo shipping company BBC Chartering has launched a new Europe-Asia service. The carrier's "BBC Karan" was the first vessel in thi...
  • The German inland shipping industry in 2011
    In 2011 the amount of goods transported on inland waterways in Germany sank by 3.3%, compared to the previous year. The federal statistical office Destatis reported that a total of...
  • Global freight volumes remain stagnant
    According to the latest global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum at the OECD, the performance of road and rail freight in the EU-27 and the USA indicate w...
  • TNT Express testing Iveco's light commercial vehicles
    TNT Express is testing Iveco's light commercial vehicles in the UK. The vehicles form part of a larger trial by TNT Express to assess the suitability of lighter alternatives to r...
  • Volvo selling more trucks in Asia and the USA
    Volvo Trucks delivered 8,238 trucks in February 2012, 2 % fewer units than in the equivalent time frame a year ago. Some 3,077 trucks were delivered to customers in Europe in Febru...
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines takes delivery of second Boeing B747-8F
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia's largest cargo airline, has taken delivery of its second Boeing B747-8 freighter from US-bas...
  • IAG Cargo welcomes Iberia to its Heathrow hub
    IAG Cargo recently announced a further milestone in the integration of its two brands, British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo: The Ascentis and Premia facilities at London He...
  • Series of AN-124-100 flights help Honda rebuild facilities after devastating flooding in Thailand
    Russia-based Volga-Dnepr Airlines has carried over 200 t of industrial equipment from Japan to Thailand to help with the reconstruction of Honda's assembly facilities after they we...
  • DHL Global Forwarding expands near Milan
    DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL and one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, has opened a new ...
  • Hermes UK wins five-year parcel contract with New Look
    Parcel delivery company Hermes UK, part of the German Hermes group, has won a five-year e-commerce delivery contract with the British fashion retailer New Look. The contract previo...
  • Nippon Express purchases US-based Associated Global Systems
    Nippon Express USA, a subsidiary of the Japanese company Nippon Express, has acquired Associated Global Systems (AGS) a US-based logistics company. AGS is a mid-sized logistics co...
  • TNT Innight: new chairman of the board
    The overnight express service provider TNT Innight has announced that Pieter de Wit, its current managing director finance, replaced Philip Alliet as chairman of the TNT Innight gr...
  • Night flight ban for largest German airfreight hub
    Germany's federal administrative court (one of five federal supreme courts) today brought years of conflict over the expansion of the largest German airport in Frankfurt to an end....

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Incat Crowther to design 12 Fast Supply Vessels for Brazil
  • Qatar's GDI orders jack-up at PPL Shipyard
  • NASSCO gets $68.9 million mod to Comstock contract
  • Chengxi Shipyard to build series of Deltamarin designed...
  • Keppel Shipyard gets contracts to upgrade two FPSOs
  • Torm reaches agreement with banks and time charter partners
  • Damen delivers tug to Colombia's Intertug in just two weeks
  • Man Diesel & Turbo acquires advanced propeller...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Three new response vessels headed to lower Columbia River
  • Trucking group backs bill replacing truck excise tax
  • Lowes presents Horizon Lines with 2011 Platinum Carrier Award
  • Grants to help Port of Olympia bring new lighting project online
  • APL predicts new vessels will cut future carbon exhaust

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Biting the Big Apple
    Growing attendance at investor forums reveals appetite for maritime
  • Boxship charter rate gains stall
    Larger vessels post biggest price gain on ConTex
  • Piracy by any other name
    Ships exposed to Gulf of Guinea robberies have little protection
  • Piracy study notes at least three patterns behind attacks
    Research pinpoints trends as Somali-based incidents widen their reach
  • Brussels doesn't know best
    The European Commission has urged New Zealand to end exemptions for liner conferences. It should be told to back off
  • ILA and USMX confident of labour accord
    Both sides pledge 'no disruption' at US east and Gulf coasts as master contract talks start
  • NewLead drops post-panamax charter
    Owner returns to Nasdaq compliance
  • Banks play down Morgan Stanley loan loss warning
    Commerzbank and DNB exposed, says analyst
  • Newbuilding orders hit new lows
    Capacity shakeout likely as yards fail to land deals
  • Islamic ship finance goes mainstream
    Shipowners can expect small slice of $1trn pie
  • Frontline VLCC charter boosts spot market
    Brokers forecast spot market lull over Easter
  • Diversify and prosper
    Banks that keep faith with shipping course will benefit long term
  • Peel Ports tackles concerns about Mersey masterplan
    Consultation reveals concern about traffic and environment
  • China and Saudi Arabia firm up petrochemical partnership
    Deal is latest in ongoing collaboration between the two nations that could boost wet cargo tonne-mile demand
  • Capital Product sheds second smaller tanker
    Proceeds from 2005-built duo used to repay bank debt
  • Medcenter box volumes fall by a fifth
    Maersk Line loss is Malta's gain
  • Fuel leaks from cargoship aground in North Wales
    Two helicopters lift Polish crew from German-owned vessel
  • Brazil ramps up iron-ore exports
    But capesize charter rates refuse to budge
  • Transnet outlines seven-year investment strategy
    South Africa repositions its ports as gateways for bulk exports
  • Serious losses maintain upward trend
    Back year figures deteriorate year on year and 2011 is likely to follow suit, says IUMI
  • Rains dampen Australian coal export hopes
    February figures released today provoke pessimism despite improvement on last year
  • Box chartering market turns quiet
    Easter break slows containership fixing
  • John Dragnis takes Goldenport helm
    Commercial director takes over from father as chief executive in planned succession
  • Torm agrees financial solution
    Shares diluted as banks and charter partners take stake in company
  • KfW-Ipex Bank boosts ship finance lending
    KfW-Ipex has restructuring unit for KG vessels
  • Regulation will raise PMSC standards
    Armed guards have prevented at least 40 attacks, says PVI
  • Wan Hai sheds all core profit in 2011
    Taiwan box line stays in black because of investment gains
  • MAN acquires Kappel Propellers
    Deal gives Danish engine maker the intellectual property rights, software and designs of unique Kappel tip fin product
  • Risk to shipping after Rena stern sinks
    Authorities warn of fresh pollution
  • Bulker arrested in Hong Kong
    Crew asks Russian Seafarers' Union for help

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Rena leaks more oil
    MARITIME New Zealand said today a new leak from grounded box ship Rena has dumped about 2,000 barrels of oil near the Bay of Plenty
  • Ship grounds off Wales
    A GERMAN ship was holed in a grounding off North Wales, sparking a dramatic wintry rescue
  • AdF urges IMO to put off sulphur curbs
    FRENCH shipowner lobbyist Armateurs de France is trying to persuade the IMO to put off imposing its 0.1% marine fuel sulphur content limit in northern Europe
  • VLCCs ride demand wave
    THE VLCC spot market's recent strong performance is likely to continue on high trading activity and tonnage mile demand, according to a leading tanker broker
  • Capesize drybulk rates continue slow rise
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers continued their recovery from very low levels, but ample supply of tonnage is likely to limit the upside, according to shipping analysts
  • Release delayed in India slayings
    AN INDIAN court has ordered a delay in releasing two armed guards and their tanker in the fatal shooting of two fishermen
  • Big Oil questions US ownership rules
    ONEROUS rules for shipowners might hinder the ability of companies to participate in US cabotage, an oil lobbyist has warned
  • Excel defers loan payment
    NYSE-listed Excel Maritime has confirmed it deferred a $24M loan payment as part of a previously announced agreement with lenders to amend its $1.4Bn credit facility

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • New Panama Locks Opening Faces Three-Month Delay
    The Panama Canal's new locks will probably not be ready for their scheduled opening in October 2014, but will be...
  • Schneider National: No Tornado Injuries
    No Schneider National employees were injured when a tornado ripped through its Dallas operating center Tuesday afternoon, sending trailers flying....
  • Asian Air Carriers See Growth in February
    Freight carried by Asian airlines in February rose 7.8 percent from the same period in 2011, as an earlier Chinese...
  • Asia, Mideast Handle More Than 40 Percent of Global Air Cargo
    The Middle East and Asia-Pacific accounted for more than 40 percent total air cargo traffic last year, according to figures...
  • Schneider Assesses Tornado Damage in Dallas
    The images captured on video are stunning: orange trailers are lifted from the ground by a tornado and tossed hundreds...
  • APL Pledges to Slash Emissions 30 Percent by 2015
    More modern vessels and slow-steaming will help Singapore container line APL cut carbon exhaust emission by 30 percent by 2015,...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo Expands African Services
    Saudi Airlines Cargo began weekly 747 freighter service to Ghana this week, expanding the Middle Eastern carrier's freighter service network...
  • Court Upholds Frankfurt Night Flight Ban
    A German court today upheld a controversial ban on night flights at Frankfurt airport, a major setback to Lufthansa Cargo...
  • Israel Corp. OKs $50 Million for Zim
    Israel Corp. directors allocated $50 million as a financial reserve for Zim Integrated Shipping Services, which last week posted a...
  • APL Sets Third Rate Hike on Asia-Europe Trade
    APL will raise its rates by $450 per 20-foot container on westbound trades from Asia to Europe, starting May 1....
  • Port Nehru Container Volume Hits All Time High
    The volume of containers through India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) hit an "all-time high" of 4.32 million 20-foot...
  • Tokyo Container Trade Hit Record High in 2011
    The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Tokyo rose 8.6 percent in 2011 from the previous...
  • Port of Rotterdam Income Up 10 Percent
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority booked net income of $246 million in 2011, a 10 percent increase on the previous...
  • Italy Fines 15 Shipping Agents for Price Fixing
    Italy's antitrust authority fined 15 liner shipping agents and two trade associations a total of more than $5.3 million for...
  • UP Expects "Slow But Steady" Growth This Year
    Union Pacific Railroad anticipates "slow but steady" growth in freight volume this year, driven by the industrial products sector and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Bilbao box count rises 8%
    In 2011, the Spanish port of Bilbao processed 8% more containers than in 2010 with 572,784TEU handled. It meant that the port exceeded its previous record which ...
  • ICTSI set to handle cargo in Karachi
    Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is entering the Pakistan container-handling market by taking an equity interest in one of Karachi's ...
  • Ndua lauds Mombasa's performance
    Despite challenging and economic and operational issues throughout 2011, Gichiri Ndua, managing director, Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has declared that the country's ...
  • Antwerp beckons the biggest liners
    The Belgium Port of Antwerp [PoA] is sending out a message to liner companies that it can now accommodate the biggest containerships on the oceans today, following ...
  • Carriers go on the GRI offensive
    Ocean carriers are going for the burn, hitting shippers with wave after wave of general rate increases in an endeavour to return their businesses to break even ...
  • Trailer Bridge emerges from bankruptcy
    US Jones Act carrier Trailer Bridge has emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings - with the company's joint ceos hailing this as marking the 'beginning of ...
  • Piracy: prevention is better than cure
    That is the view of leading marine distance table publishers, AtoBviaC, which has recently introduced a new Anti-Piracy Routeing Tool within the BP Shipping Marine ...
  • Drewry: carriers' margins to 'yo-yo'

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Hapag mints new rotations
    Hamburg-based containership giant expands network with sailings tied to the Adriatic, Egypt, Germany and Russia.
  • Syscorp backs vegoil venture
    Expansion crusade continues as diversified Malaysian owner forges chemical tanker alliance with edible oil producer.
  • Analyst unmoved by CPP sale
    Wells Fargo says chemical tanker transaction is unlikely to impact Capital Product Partners' ability to keep payout intact.
  • Rena springs new leak
    Stricken containership spews oil off New Zealand as high winds and massive waves stifle recovery efforts.
  • Dur steps up to the plate
    Urs Dur takes the bull by the horns as Michael Pak prepares to add internationally-listed shipping names to research portfolio.
  • Vale Beijing bound for yard
    An STX Pan Ocean VLOC which was damaged ahead of its maiden voyage will check in at sibling builder for an inspection.
  • Grounded ship springs a leak
    Vessel which ran into trouble off Wales has spilled gas oil, authorities say.
  • Vale mulls VLOC sales
    Iron ore giant in talks to shed giant bulkers but still optimistic about beating Chinese port ban, CFO says.
  • Banks take Torm stake
    Lenders sweep up shares in Danish owner after agreeing a short loan holiday.
  • CPLP sells second tanker
    Evangelos Marinakis-led owner offloads vessel two weeks after flogging sistership.
  • Jefferies tips dry workouts
    Many listed bulker owners will be challenged by accelerated debt payments this year with additional restructurings likely, analyst says.
  • NFC goes coastal
    Oman's state ferry line launching domestic run to scoop up tourist trade.
  • Keppel wins more FPSO work
    Singaporean giant bags conversion deals from SBM and Bumi Armada worth $135m.
  • Livestock carrier targeted
    Australian police arrest activists who boarded Kuwait's Al Shuwaikh at Fremantle.
  • Ezion Central America bound
    Singapore offshore company's year goes from strength to strength with another charter contract.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Grand Alliance adds LA, Shanghai calls to PAX loop
  • Maersk hiking U.S. export rates
  • State Department selects Accenture for global logistics enhancement
  • Southern gets new 777Fs for DHL service
  • Rail Logistics-Cold Train partners with Interstate Distributor Co.
  • E2open launches real-time supply chain monitoring
  • Congressmen support NY-NJ rail barge expansion
  • Washington Notebook: Roadmap for air cargo screening
  • CN in new interchange service with CSX
  • Chainalytics extends freight market intelligence

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • APL to cut emissions by 30% by 2015
    Influx of new vessels and running at reduced speed has put the target within reach.
  • Prices slip slightly in Rotterdam
    No clear trend across Europe on Wednesday.
  • Middle East market softens
    Other markets moving up mid-week.
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires advanced propeller technology
    Optimised propeller and propulsion efficiencies contribute to lowering the EEDI and offers fuel savings of up to 6%.
  • Oil tumbles on rise in US crude output
    Oil futures fall as inventories rise to highest level since June.
  • North American ECA could trigger more sulphur disputes
    Suppliers blending close to 1.00% sulphur target will likely cause several instances of 'off-spec' test results subject to different interpretations.
  • Forum looks at preparation for next generation of shipping regulations
    Representatives from the maritime industry meet to discuss how incoming regulations will be impacting the industry.
  • Grant to support development of scrubber effluent treatment
    Company is developing a prototype treatment device for the removal of hydrocarbons from sulphur scrubber systems.
  • Rear half of grounded Rena container vessel sinks
    Amount of fuel released only 'a tiny percentage' of that released immediately after the grounding last year.
  • Fuel leak fear for stricken vessel
    'I don't know obviously for certain but I'm presuming the fuel tanks have been ruptured in some way,' says operations manager.
  • Shipping loan losses to hit German lender in 2012
    'It is a risky business, as risky as many parts of commercial real estate,' says analyst.
  • Mid-week dip in bunker prices at major Asian ports
    Players report no issues with product supply at present.
  • US departments to host biofuels roundtable
    Biofuels Industry Roundtable to engage private sector to produce advanced biofuels.
  • Container sector warned against 'false sense of security'
    Freight rates improvements are vulnerable unless 'inherent structural capacity is truly tackled', says Drewry Maritime Research.
  • US-listed exchange to offer 380 cSt, 180 cSt grade OTC contracts
    New over-the-counter contracts will be launched on April 30, says ICE.
  • Brightoil makes 'significant progress' on oil terminal project
    Gains government approval to build 300,000 mt capacity oil terminal at Zhoushan, China.
  • Bad weather affecting bunker deliveries at Japanese ports
    Bunker deliveries at Japanese ports depending on judgement of local suppliers, says player.
  • Box carriers' operating losses total $5.6 billion in 2011
    With margins bottomed, now carriers can look forward to better rates in 2012, says Alphaliner.

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