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June 5, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Sales of Maersk's refrigeration box units see almost exponential growth
  • AP Moller's Danske Bank downgraded, run by ex-Maersk Line CEO
  • Wan Hai Line christens 4,532-TEU newbuilding in Kaohsiung
  • Dandong port launches north to south grain service to Guangdong
  • Salalah Port starts work to expand general cargo station
  • Norway's Star Reefers name-change to Siem Shipping Line
  • Olympics barge service could become regular containerised service on the Thames
  • Hong Kong International Airport awards carbon reduction award to AAT
  • Eva Air 747 freighter clips American Eagle Embraer 135 at O'Hare
  • Allied Air Cargo plane crashes into a bus in Ghana's capital

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • Chinese ports' throughput up 7.5 per cent in January-April
  • Geo Institute of Logistics awards certificates to first batch of students
  • GL Container Ship Forum discusses trends & challenges in box transportation
  • GL signs MoU with CNSA to boost green ship recycling in China
  • Maersk buys slots from MSC-ANL, discontinues Oz-NZ service
  • Newbuild orders declining;box scrapping adds to woes
  • Sinotrans, Yang Ming launch new intra-Asia service
  • Tianjin Port, PSA join hands to develop the former
  • APM Terminals Mumbai operations expected to be normal shortly
  • Shipping Secretary apprised of developmental plans at JN Port
  • Shipping Secy meets S. R. Kulkarni
  • Toll road projects awarded prior to 2009 to earn 22 pc returns: Crisil

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • Air France adds Abuja to African network
    As from today (4 June), Air France is operating a daily flight to Abuja (Nigeria) that departs from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The service is operated by Airbus A330-200s, offering b...
  • Sievert Handel Transporte optimises pallet management
    Forwarders frequently lose out when using Europe's pallet exchange system, because they often receive faulty or worn pallets. The logistics service provider Sievert Handel Transpor...
  • Brunswick Rail extends partnership with Sibur-Trans
    Brunswick Rail, one of the leading Russian private freight railcar operating lessors, has reached an agreement to supply more railcars to Sibur-Trans, a provider of transportation ...
  • CN says rail traffic controllers in Canada ratify new collective agreement
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced that members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Rail Canada Traffic Controllers (TCRC-RCTC) have ratified a new collective...
  • Reflagging of Danish lorries continues
    Danish transport companies are operated in increasingly international terms. Since last year the number of Danish owned lorries with foreign number plates has increased by 5% to 3,...
  • Sales director for Swisslog in North America
    Swisslog, a Swiss provider of automated warehousing and distribution solutions, is expanding its North American management team. Richard Kooistra will serve Swisslog as vice-presid...
  • 25 candles on the cake for BEO GmbH
    BEO GmbH, a German software specialist for the customs and foreign trade sector, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Established in 1987, BEO began to specialise in the export fie...
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo takes off from Vancouver
    Vancouver (Canada) has become the newest destination in Virgin Atlantic Cargo's international network, following the launch of four flights a week to London Heathrow. The new servi...
  • Panalpina's first brand-new Boeing B747-8F takes to the skies
    The first of two brand-new Boeing B747-8 freighters has commenced scheduled services within Panalpina's unique own controlled airfreight network. The aircraft bearing the Panalpina...
  • Intertrans expanding in Scandinavia
    Intertrans, a Belgian forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Menen-Rekkem, began to collaborate with two additional partners in Scandinavia with effect from 1 May. Inter...
  • Ceva signs contract with Mercedes-Benz in Spain
    The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year contract with Mercedes-Benz to manage the shipment of spare parts from the Iberian Peninsula to the dealer n...
  • FedEx Express to open North Pacific hub in Central Japan
    The US service provider FedEx Express has plans to establish a new North Pacific regional hub at Kansai international airport (KIX) in Japan. The integrator recently reported...
  • Port Manatee gets new container terminal
    The port of Manatee in Florida (USA) plans to build a new container terminal and to deepen the entrance channel to 41 foot. Steve Tyndal, a port official, hopes to attract more bus...
  • Port of Tauranga orders Liebherr container gantries
    The port of Tauranga (New Zealand) has placed an order for two super post-panamax container gantries with Liebherr. The equipment is due for delivery in 2013 and 2014. Liebherr has...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • Schottel adds rim thruster to product portfolio
  • Robert Allan and Rotortug in strategic alliance
  • Marad tests biofuel in Great Lakes Maritime Academy training...
  • EC plans to provide €6.5 million to retrain redundant Danish...
  • Sembcorp and Swiber JV lands $175 million Indonesian offshore...
  • Simon Møkster Shipping orders subsea support vessel from...
  • Cecon faces new delay to Davie newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • WTSA member carriers eye new round of rate increases
  • CIT Rail announces orders for 3,500 new rail tank cars
  • MarAd testing biofuel on maritime academy vessel
  • King County nets DOT cash for Seattle-area bus lines
  • TSA, European Commission build air cargo security relationship

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • GL to help Chinese recycling yards come up to scratch
    Scrapyards must meet new global standards
  • Nordic consortium orders LNG bunker supply vessel
    Design offers a third more space than conventional tanks
  • German ports eye gas bunker roles
    DNV to carry out risk assessment
  • Are you a risk to counterparties?
    Beware if revenue from an uninsured client exceeds your cash or equity reserves
  • State government agrees wage bail-out for P+S
    Troubled shipyard must raise yet more funds
  • Reederei Harmstorf sells two boxships
    Indonesia's Jayakusuma Perdana takes Florence and Sylvette
  • All change at Clarkson
    End of an era at as Gordon replaces Stopford
  • Wison wins FLRSU deal from Exmar
    Chinese offshore player wins first LNG deal
  • Fredriksen order for six VLGCs from China confirmed
    Order for new ships worries the market
  • SNC Lavalin bails from Davie rescue bid
    Engineering firm pulls out of joint venture to revive Quebec shipyard
  • Endangered species
    Posidonia 2012: business brains tackle shipping's many challenges
  • Capesize resale reported sold for more than $40m
    Prompt delivery fetches strong price
  • K Line sells off aframax pair
    Secondhand prices stable
  • Xiamen shipping exchange starts trials
    Port sets up maritime arbitration centre and information portal
  • What they said
    Key points from speakers at the inaugural Lloyd's List Business Briefing at Posidonia
  • Seadrill poised to ink $1.1bn contract for drillship West Polaris
    Vessel to continue ultra-deepwater drilling for oil and gas off Nigeria
  • Glut of vessels stifles subcontinent's recycling market
    Chinese yards could step in as monsoon season looms
  • Stopford's singular contribution
    Oracle of shipping cycles embarks for next voyage
  • Older ships' fuel inefficiency blocks consolidation
    Posidonia 2012: We need a completely new generation of vessels, containership entrepreneur tells Lloyd's List Business Briefing
  • CMHI on track to hit 5% growth target
    Chinese port operator will survive lacklustre second quarter, says chairman
  • 'Shipyards are owners' enemies'
    Posidonia 2012: Devalued assets are the industry's biggest threat
  • Odfjell completes stake in Antwerp chemicals facility
    Nord Natie Terminal to be brought into joint venture launched with US-based equity investors Lindsay Goldberg
  • China Shipping Group says monthly shipments hit record high in May
    State-run shipping giant reports rising box and iron-ore volumes
  • Shipowners must become bankers to survive
    Posidonia 2012: Lloyd's List panel of experts predict the rise of the shipping banker
  • Lines target US-Asia rate increase
    Latest hike targets dry cargo but keeps adjustments small
  • Sembcorp and Swiber launch joint offshore project
    Partners land contracts for Indonesia's Naga and Pelikan ventures
  • Lloyd's List business briefing hears words of wisdom
    Posidonia 2012: 'Don't touch the hot plate and for god's sake learn Chinese'
  • Chinese yards stage fire sale
    Posidonia 2012: Greek owner snaps up new bulkers for just $7m each
  • Novoship verdict expected in October
    Key defendant stays away from corruption trial
  • BLT says restructuring not affected by adviser's resignation
    Company denies 'grossly inaccurate' reports that FTI Consulting's exit was made in protest

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • Pacific rate rise sought
    CONTAINER lines in the US-Asia trade are recommending another round of rate increases in their westbound trans-Pacific lanes.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • Mobile Gets First Post-Panamax Ship Call
    The Port of Mobile got its first call by a post-Panamax container ship on Sunday when the MSC Laura docked...
  • Saddle Creek Steers Toward CNG
    There's more behind the renewed surge of interest in alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas than the comparatively high...
  • Saddle Creek's Rolland Gives Tour of CNG Tractor (Video)
    Brad Rolland, a director at logistics company Saddle Creek Logistics Services, shows us one of his company's growing fleet of...
  • Diesel Prices Slip to Lowest Point Since Mid-January
    Diesel prices across the U.S. in the week ending May 28 fell to the lowest point since mid-January, and less...
  • Disappointing April for West Coast Ports
    April was a disappointing month for West Coast ports, with total container volume declining 1 percent from the same month...
  • Quality Distribution Drills Deeper Into Fracking
    Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution expanded further into the oil and gas shale business, completing its acquisition of Wylie Bice...
  • EU, US to Recognize Each Other's Air Cargo Security Regimes
    The European Union and the U.S. have agreed to recognize each other's air cargo security regimes under a hard fought...
  • CIT Rail Orders 3,500 Railcars
    CIT Rail has ordered 3,500 tank and covered hopper railcars, as the railcar lessor sees more demand for equipment tied...
  • Maersk Downplays Delay in Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge
    Maersk Line sought to play down its decision to postpone until June 15 a peak-season surcharge in the Asia-Europe trade....
  • Maersk to Raise India-Europe Rates
    Maersk Line plans to raise its rates on westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting July...
  • Daggett Defends ILA's Contract Demands
    International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett defended the ILA's negotiating positions and urged management to resume negotiations when the union's...
  • Cargo Jet Crashes in Ghana, Kills 10
    A Boeing 727-200 overshot the runway of the largest airport in Ghana while landing during heavy rains Saturday, crashing into...
  • Panalpina's First 747-8 Freighter Enters Service
    Panalpina has started flying the first of two new Boeing 747-8 freighters with a maiden cargo flight from Hong Kong...
  • Descartes Acquires Dutch Transportation Software Provider
    Descartes Systems Group acquired Infodis, a Netherlands-based provider of transportation-management software, in an all-cash transaction for $3.7 million. Infodis...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • Navis launches SPARCS N4 2.3
    Navis, which is one of the world's leading designers and suppliers of terminal operating systems (TOS) for container-handling facilities, has announced an upgrade ...
  • Technomar snaps-up containerships
    Greek-domiciled shipowners still see value in the containership sector with several notable sale and purchase deals concluded in recent weeks.One of the ...
  • Essar Ports signs strategic alliance with Antwerp
    Essar Ports, which runs cargo-handling facilities in Hazira and Vadinar on India's west coast, has created a long-term strategic alliance with Port of Antwerp International ...
  • Bunker price relief for SCI and others
    The state-owned Shipping Corporation of India [SCI] is the latest shipping group to post losses, the result of a toxic combination of depressed rates and high fuel ...
  • Chinese manufacturing weakens
    According to official data, China's purchasing managers index [PMI] - which measures the level of activity in the nation's factories - fell to 50.4 in May, the ...
  • WTSA target July 1 for next rate rise
    Members of the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) are planning to raise freight rates further with July 1, 2012, targeted for the next general ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • Cyprus scraps dry duo
    Clearout continues as Andreas Hadjiyiannis-controlled owner sends ageing bulkers to beaches of Karachi for breaking.
  • Sanko sings Baltimore blues
    Sanko Mineral trapped through end of June as judge gives claimants more time to weigh in on Western Bulk motion.
  • Bunker beef fizzles
    Spar handymax freed after Dan-Bunkering torches fuel complaint against Lion City operator Oscar Maritime.
  • Honey, I shrunk the fleet
    Future of Frontline's stable of combination carriers in question as market digests disposal of OBO Front Rider.
  • DCIX mints payout pledge
    Diana Containerships ready to unlock cash reserves to bankroll dividend boost as board overhauls distribution policy.
  • Asco to build Tromso base
    Aberdeen-based firm to develop new marine facility to serve Northern Norwegian oil industry.
  • Alam orders work barge
    Kuala Lumpur-listed outfit pens deal for 400-man unit underpinned by charter with Exxonmobil.
  • Davie Yards loses backer
    Engineering group SNC-Lavalin pulls out of joint venture that rescued Canadian shipbuilder last year.
  • Courage needed in dry bulk
    Asian shipowner's chairman Hsu Chih-Chien remains pessimistic about the bulk carrier outlook.
  • Frontline books OBO loss
    John Fredriksen's tanker company takes $5m hit from scrapping charter deal with sister outfit SFI.
  • First Olsen offloads suezmax
    Sale of Knock Sheen leaves Fred Olsen entity with only one vessel in the water.
  • SCI hits order brake
    Indian owner not adding to orderbook this year as it axes feedership runs following first loss in 28 years.
  • Seadrill lines up drillship deal
    John Fredriksen's drilling outfit is on the verge of penning a five-year contract worth over $1bn.
  • Holed ship refloated
    Damaged Mersa 2 pulled free after grounding off island of Elba, Italy.
  • Greek owners suffering
    The shipping market is in a pretty sombre mood despite sun and sea at Posidonia, according to Richard Fulford-Smith.
  • ONE extends again
    George Kassiotis-led owner has until 20 July to file reorganisation plan after agreeing another deadline extension.
  • Ready for life after euro
    London insurance market plans ahead as it helps Greek shipping celebrate Posidonia, SLL's Andrew Sturdy says.
  • Assessing the mood
    Greece and the Eurozone crisis are making headlines, but is it affecting Posidonia?

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • FMC's Crook moving to White House
  • TP Pulse: East Coast port strike potential worries shippers
  • NEWSFLASH: ILA President accuses USMX of divide and conquer
    The president of the International Longshoremen's Association has accused employers of trying to turn his fellow union members against him.
  • WTSA seeks rate hikes in July
    The recommended rate increases are $50 per 40-foot container from California ports and $100 per FEU for all other intermodal and all-water shipments, with proportionate increases for other equipment sizes and cargo otherwise rated.
  • U.S. manufacturers to repatriate 20% of capacity, study says
    The Hackett Group said rising wage inflation in China and continued productivity improvements in the United States will converge within two to three years, creating more pressure on companies to make and source goods at home.
  • Delaware port looks at public-private partnership
  • Maersk adds ship to three loops
    Two of the loops, its ECUBEX and AC2 services, are connected to the line's mega-regional hub in Balboa. The third is Maersk's joint average 4,472-TEU weekly SAECS loop between north Europe and South Africa.
  • Leading Edge buys Miami NVO
  • O&S Trucking tries for bankruptcy, partnership
  • Descartes acquires Infodis
    Edward Ryan, executive at Descartes, said the purchase gives it more European functionality in its transportation suite as well as expanding support to more European and Asia-Pacific carriers.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 4, 2012
  • US government concludes biofuel test on commercial vessel
    Researchers measured the fuel's emissions, efficiency and effect on engine performance.
  • Oil market weak 'technically and fundamentally'
    'Crude oil is in deep trouble if it can't hold at $80 a barrel,' says analyst.
  • Fujairah sees IFO prices fall by $22 pmt
    MGO prices firm in Durban and Suez.
  • More steep falls in European markets
    WTI still softening in early trading.
  • Great Barrier Reef 'in danger', says UNESCO
    Growth in shipping means 'decisive action is required to secure long-term conservation'.
  • Nearly 20% of fuels 'off spec' in 2011
    'Vast majority' still suitable for use and would not warrant a de-bunkering, says Technical Manager for Intertek-Lintec.
  • Panama must prepare for surge in bunker volumes
    More demand will increase the likelihood of 'large scale' spills, Forum told.
  • New setback for PMSA challenge to bunker regulations
    US Solicitor General says shipping lobby's case 'lacks merit'.
  • Bunker tanker owner prepares to cancel newbuilding contract
    Yujin preparing the 'necessary formalities' to decide on the terms of the cancellation, it says.
  • Double-digit price falls continue in Asia ports
    Players report no problem with avails.
  • Resignation of BLT's restructuring advisor 'amicable'
    FTI Consulting in talks to act as advisor to BLT's major bank lenders.
  • 'Cappuccino' bunkers claim 'unlikely to be upheld'
    SSA says significant number of frothed-bunker claims are 'exaggerated and unsubstantiated'.
  • Gulf Petrochem receives Singapore trading certificate
    Firm receives Global Trader Program certificate from International Enterprise.
  • UK-based firm grows customer base with marine lube product
    Scottish Fuels is one of the largest distributors of fuels and lubricants in the north of the United Kingdom.
  • Singapore-listed shipping firm launches first bunker tanker
    3,400 dwt Sea Tanker I launched at Thailand shipyard on Saturday, says ES Group.

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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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