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October 5, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Low-sulphur fuel causes ships to lose control when docking: UK P&I Club
  • Rena owner Costamare to pay US$32 million in NZ clean-up, salvage costs
  • IMO ignores call for sulphur fuel cost study, but shipowners say it's vital
  • OW Bunker sells low sulphur fuel at Panama for east and west coast sailings
  • Krishnapatnam commissions 1.2 million-TEU terminal north of Chennai
  • ILWU president to a do day in jail and pay fine US$500 for grain ruckus
  • Xinjiang to build US$63.6 million bonded logistics park to Silk Road to Europe
  • China starts national test run of online railway cargo space booking
  • MOL stays listed on FTSE4Good Global and Dow Jones Sustainability indices
  • Vanguard Logistics expands in south east Asia, opens office in Danang
  • Malaysia, US Customs work together on CSI box scanning gates at Westport
  • Singapore transport minister opens FedEx's new US$79 million super hub
  • Qantas to sell 50pc of StarTrack, takes 100pc of Australian Air Express
  • IATA raises profit outlook for world airlines, but says times still tough
  • FedEx chartered cargo plane in Duluth airport without one of six tyres

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • BTLs fortnightly feeder service commences at Krishnapatnam Port
  • Fund proposed to develop inland waterways
  • ICS expresses disappointment at IMO's fuel study decision
  • IMO session fails to agree on verifying container weight
  • Panama Canal expansion on schedule, near the half-way mark
  • UK P&I Club highlights sudden loss of power as a cause of claims
  • Asias first vertical-automated container terminal opens at Busan New Port
  • VCT inaugurates phase 3 of its expansion with pomp & splendour
  • India among worlds top 25 exporters: Pascal Lamy
  • INR maintains its upward momentum, touches 51.70

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Swiss Post renews its fleet
    Swiss Post is relying on Renault vehicles for its new distribution vehicles. In the period from 2012 to 2014, it plans to procure 700 to 1,000 Renault Master 125.35. The first vehi...
  • Casablanca-Kenitra railway to be upgraded and extended
    Construction work on the extension and upgrading of the Casablanca-Kenitra railway line has begun in Morocco. The extension and upgrading of this section is part of the planned ove...
  • P&O Ferrmasters gears up for CEE growth
    Logistics solutions leader P&O Ferrymasters carried 30,000 loads to and from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) last year and is now poised to surpass this strategic milestone in...
  • New terminal in Vladivostok receives SACO ULD handling equipment
    Four airports in the Russian Federation have received ULD handling equipment from SACO this year. They include Norilsk Airport in the most northern airport in Siberia, Chelyabinsk ...
  • Toll Global Forwarding appoints Steve Buckerfield as UK MD
    Steve Buckerfield has assumed the role of Toll UK managing director. Buckerfield, who started as an export clerk at Emery Worldwide, went on to work for American Airlines from 1990...
  • Bombardier to assemble diesel locomotives for EMD
    Bombardier Transportation is joining forces with Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) to assemble diesel electric locomotives in India. Bombardier will deliver diesel locomotives to EMD for...
  • Braemar Shipping Services appoints finance director
    Braemar Shipping Services has announced the appointment of Martin Beer as finance director, with effect from 15 October 2012. James Kidwell, CEO, will hand over his responsibilitie...
  • Russia and Czech Republic liberalise air service agreement
    Russian and Czech aviation authorities have signed a new air service agreement and added one more designated carrier from each country to the Moscow-Prague route. At the Russian en...
  • IATA says slowdown in demand continues
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported global traffic results for August showing that air freight volumes fell 0.8% on the previous year. The minor recovery se...
  • Nagel Group takes majority stake in Wustermark
    Nagel Group, Germany's food logistician with European-wide operations, is taking over 81% of the shares in the deep-freeze logistics centre Wustermark (TCW). This acquisition is st...
  • APL Logistics opens new quality assurance centres in Bangladesh
    APL Logistics has opened two new quality assurance centres in Bangladesh. The first is located in Dhaka and the second in Chittagong. With the new centres, APL Logistics stated it ...
  • Cooperation agreement between Grimaldi Group and NEL
    As of 3 October, the Grimaldi Group of Naples and NEL of Mytilene (Greece) commenced a close cooperation on the Brindisi-Igoumenitsa route. They offer daily departure,s transportin...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Eniram releases study on cruise ship fouling
  • OSG gets new agreement for giant FSO
  • Midship Marine building two 25 m cats

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Washington trade groups release international trade strategy report
  • APL Logistics opening new offices in Bangladesh
  • Port of Portland schedules airport noise committee meeting
  • Coast Guard training mission disrupted by green laser beam
  • Inchcape Shipping Services names new global excellence VP

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Werner Lundt's shipbuilding journey from boom to gloom
    As his retirement approaches, the general secretary of German shipbuilders' association VSM looks at the industry's outlook
  • Rise in employee numbers fails to resolve problems
    Survey undertaken before P+S Werften filed for insolvency, putting at least 1,800 jobs at risk
  • Yildirim Holdings' terminals arm to take 54% stake in Gemport
    Yilport to finalise acquisition of 600,000 teu capacity terminal in next two and a half months
  • Drewry sees 2%-5% rise in vessel operating costs
    Research confirms similar findings by Moore Stephens
  • Sovcomflot shakes up technical management team
    Russian giant unites operations for its entire tanker fleet to target oil and gas projects
  • GE Capital fronts $173m credit facility for Rand Logistics
    Great Lakes operator says cash is 'growth capital'
  • Emporiki shipping loans may stay with French parent
    Credit Agricole tipped to retain a chunk of its Greek shipping portfolio
  • Ultranav hires MR tanker for three years as Americas product trade grows
    Demand will drive further regional time charter fixtures, say analysts
  • ICG fights the economic headwinds
    Dublin-based ferries to feeders group reports slight rise in profit on year despite lower turnover
  • Product tankers pin hopes on Atlantic refinery restarts
    Trades in dire need of a rates rally
  • Angola launches LNG exports at last
    NYK carrier docks at Soyo to deliver country's first consignment of gas to market
  • Project bonds possible for LNG owners, says SocGen
    Instrument could mean lower interest rates
  • German owners ponder proposed scrapping premium
    Offen suggests the measure to restore supply-demand balance
  • LNG shipping rues decision to halt Norway expansion
    Capacity increase would have enhanced gas shipping flexibility
  • NYK targets 'more than shipping' with gas growth
    Japanese owner seeks to enhance entire LNG supply chain
  • New LNG tank design aims to cut owners' construction costs by 30%
    Containment tank promises hefty savings
  • NYK's long view
    Sensible words from Yasumi Kudo
  • On the defensive
    Despite a drop in Indian Ocean pirate attacks, armed guards remain a necessary evil
  • Shipping industry urged to invest in enhanced training for PMSCs
    Training for dangerous cargoes and S2S transfer should be mandatory, says Eos Risk chief
  • Weak demand for parcel tankers spells loss for Stolt-Nielsen
    Third-quarter sees operating profits slide into the red
  • Containers struggling, LNG buoyant
    Figures for idle ships do not tell the whole story, particularly where liquefied natural gas carriers are concerned
  • Exclusive: MSC rules out newbuildings until world economy picks up
    Diego Aponte criticises behaviour of some competitors
  • Cargotec appoints Mäkinen to lead Asia marine business IPO
    Port and ship handling firm aims for second-half 2013 deadline

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Fourth CIC ship arrested
    GERMAN cruise operator Ambiente said today it is severing ties with struggling cruise shipowner Classic International Cruises because of the arrest of its Princess Daphne
  • Chappell warns 'share-price volatility' for OSG
    OSG'S board resignation over a tax dispute arose at "an inopportune time" for the tanker major, Evercore analyst Jon Chappell said today
  • Ships remain mired on beach
    SALVORS continued today to try refloating two ships grounded since last week on a holiday beach near Valencia
  • Guangdong Zhenrong raises bid for Titan
    CHINESE oil trader Guangdong Zhenrong has increased its offer for insolvent Hong Kong fuel trader-cum-tanker owner Titan Petrochemicals
  • Wind energy vessel arrives in UK
    MPI ADVENTURE, the world's largest wind turbine installation vessel, is due to arrive in the UK's Tyne port today to load a prototype that will eventually serve the UK's growing offshore wind energy industry
  • ECSA fears where will EC emissions plan leads
    THE EC'S shipping monitoring scheme will inevitably lead to the EU introducing its own market-based measures to curb shipping emissions, the ECSA has warned
  • Box upturn seen fizzing out
    THE UPTURN in box shipping in mid-2012 will not sustainable because of weakening demand in Europe and continuing ULCS deliveries, according to NYK's boss
  • NYK to stress foreign drybulk
    NYK PRESIDENT Yasumi Kudo has said the group plans to increase business from overseas drybulk customers to address the sector's "disastrous circumstances"
  • Japan vehicle exports fall
    JAPAN'S vehicle exports contracted in August, for the first time this year
  • Wintermar granted $10M loan
    INDONESIA'S Wintermar Offshore Marine has secured a $10M loan from the World Bank's IFC to boost its fleet of OSVs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • US Lines to Impose Surcharge If Strike Hits NZ Ports
    US Lines filed a New Zealand Strike Surcharge at $110 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, effective for cargo received on or after...
  • West Coast Container Ports Eke Out Gains
    Container volumes at West Coast ports inched up in August, with imports increasing slightly and exports decreasing a bit. ...
  • US-Panama FTA Expected to Take Effect in November
    WASHINGTON D.C.- The U.S.-Panama free trade agreement likely will take effect in November, with the signature of President Ricardo Martinelli...
  • ILA, NYSA Discuss Local Contract
    Representatives of the International Longshoremen's and the New York Shipping Association have opened negotiations on a contract covering issues including...
  • Pirates Plunder Salvage Equipment Headed for Rena Wreck
    Without being detected, pirates recently plundered NZ$20,000 (about US$16,387) of specialized salvage equipment that had been on board the barge...
  • CMA CGM May Sell 6 Percent Stake
    CMA CGM is in advanced negotiations for a $150 million cash injection by France's state investment fund in return for...
  • India, Austria Sign Shipping and Port Infrastructure Technology Pact
    India and Austria signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate cooperation in the development of port infrastructure and maritime security...
  • Universal Truckload, LINC Logistics Merge
    Universal Truckload Services completed its acquisition of LINC Logistics, a Warren, Mich.-based third-party logistics provider heavily associated with the automotive...
  • P&O Maritime Wins Contract in Mozambique
    P&O Maritime FZE claims it will boost supply chain and port service efficiency in Mozambique after securing a marine services...
  • IAG Cargo Revenue Jumps 4.3 Percent Year-Over-Year
    International Airlines Group, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, reported year-over-year growth for a second month, with September traffic increasing 1.2...
  • Matson, Pacer Execs Receive Connie Awards
    The Containerization and Intermodal Institute presented its 2012 West Coast Connie Awards to Matthew J. Cox, president and CEO of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Grup TCB is 'also out' of Ennore
    Grup TCB, one of the main shareholders in the Bay of Bengal Gateway Terminal Private Limited (BBGT) consortium that was established to design construct and operate ...
  • ICG fighting back
    After posting a fuel-impacted 21.5% decline in its profit before tax at the H1 stage, Dublin-headquartered ferries to feeders transport group ICG [Irish Continental ...
  • Rotterdam Cool Port planned
    The port of Rotterdam is to develop a specialised facility for handling, storing and distributing perishable products. Rotterdam Cool Port will be located on a ...
  • Liverpool port homecoming for legendary locomotives
    The Port of Liverpool and Atlantic Container Line have helped to facilitate a family reunion on behalf of the National Railway Museum with the arrival onboard an ...
  • Oz cuts rates in face of Chinese slowdown
    Australia's central bank cut a quarter of one quarter of a percentage point off of its bank lending rates on Tuesday as its mining sector took a hit from reduced ...
  • Tender for new Santa Fe port expected by year end
    Plans to build a new deepsea port in Santa Fe, which is located in the river Plate region of Argentina, are moving ahead, with the regional agencies and EAPSF, ...
  • ECLAC report points to slower growth in Latin America
    The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which is a unit of the United Nations, has projected that economic growth in the region is ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Singer backs seizure
    A US hedge fund backed by billionaire financier Paul Singer appears to be behind the arrest of an Argentine naval frigate in Africa.
  • Silence is deafening
    A mysterious tax issue that led to the resignation of an Overseas Shipholding Group board member couldn't have come at a worse time, according to an analyst from Evercore Partners.
  • Less is more
    Greek shipowners control fewer ships than at any time since 2008, but the deadweight of those vessels has hit a record high.
  • No more hurricane pain
    Stolt Nielsen doesn't expect to feel any more pain from the recent flooding of its New Orleans terminal.
  • Seafarer's neck broken
    A crewman died instantly after a snapped wire broke his neck on a Taiwanese bulker in the UK.
  • Prosafe inks another
    Prosafe has returned to Singapore's Jurong Shipyard for another semi-submersible accommodation barge.
  • ESL's slight delay
    Ethiopian Shipping Lines (ESL) has suffered a two-month delay in getting its hands on new MR tankers.
  • LDH finds new owners
    A pair of investor groups have scooped up energy trader Louis Dreyfus Highbridge Energy (LDH Energy), a US charterer and owner in the dry-bulk sector.
  • Fire under control
    A blaze on board a German multipurpose cargoship has been brought under control at Stavanger in Norway.
  • Bunker seals loan deal
    Bunker Holding has beefed up its loan facility by half to fund its future growth.
  • No quick exit
    Germany's Commerzbank is expected to retain most of its shipping staff to wind down its marine portfolio.
  • Chilean dockers walk
    Strike action by dockers in Chile looks to be spreading as workers protest against changes to the retirement age.
  • Nikolay drugs nicked
    Some of the cocaine seized from a Bulgarian cargoship off Spain has been stolen from a storage unit in Cadiz.
  • Stormy for Stolt
    Stolt-Nielsen has reported lower third quarter numbers as its tanker segment continued to suffer.
  • Teekay in a tangle
    A fishing boat needed diving assistance to free its net from the propeller of a Teekay tanker off Norway.
  • Ambiente ditches Daphne
    Classic International Cruises' (CIC) future looks in dire straits after German cruise operator Ambiente Kreuzfahrten said it was severing its ties with the company and cancelling future vessel charters.
  • Stick with it
    Planned November rate rises for containerships will be tough to implement, according to Denmark's Sydbank.
  • Solvtrans gets busier
    Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans boosted its utilisation rate to 95% in the third quarter.
  • Tallink on the climb
    Estonian ro-ro group Tallink has logged improved passenger and freight figures for the third quarter.
  • Incat wins trio
    Australian yard Incat Crowther is designing a pair of ferries for the Caribbean.
  • Kembla up for sale
    The New South Wales (NSW) state government has formally kicked-off plans to privatise Australia's second largest coal export facility.
  • Statoil ties up rig trio
    Statoil has spent at least NOK9.2bn ($1.6bn) securing additional rig capacity for its drilling program in the North Sea.
  • Textainer in box buys
    Textainer, the world's largest lessor of intermodal containers based on fleet size, has bolstered its owned fleet with a $98m acquisition.
  • They will survive
    Ocean Rig's (ORIG's) marketing chief will be tough to replace but the drilling contractor should be able to endure the departure with limited disruption, according to an analyst at Evercore Partners.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Report: Seaport property outperforms
    "Now at an all-time high for the United States, exports have become an increasingly important driver of activity at domestic ports and their surrounding real estate markets," Jones Lang LaSalle said.
  • Drewry: Ship operating costs down 7%
    Drewry Maritime Research said some ship operating costs retreated in 2012, falling by up to 7 percent from 2011 levels, a year when operating costs rose 2 percent to 5 percent depending on vessel sector.
  • Jarvis to merge with Crowley Logistics
  • Shippers played waiting game during ILA negotiations
    The reaction of cargo owners toward an unresolved contract negotiation between longshoremen and maritime employers that could have led to a shutdown of East and Gulf coast container ports this week was more muted than their rhetoric suggested.
  • Rand secures loan for refinancing, growth
  • New Zealand settles with Rena owner
    The New Zealand government and the Greek owner of the containership Rena reached a comprehensive financial settlement in respect to matters arising from the ship's grounding on Oct. 5, 2011.
  • Stolt Nielsen reports 'weakened' results
    Stolt Nielsen said it had a net profit of $6.7 million in the third quarter ending Aug. 31, compared to $22.2 million in the same period a year earlier. Operating revenue was $516.4 million in the third quarter of this year.
  • Kewill integrates Clippership with Stamps.com
  • Supply chain management in the blood
  • U.S. says illegal electronic exports 'advanced Russia's military'
  • ViaWest provides IaaS to Cadre Technologies
  • Zonar launches 3G telematics platform
  • Grup TCB pulls out of India port project
  • Hess heads UP customer service center

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 4, 2012
  • Bunker prices continue falling in Fujairah
    Durban: Tight avails for distillates
  • Prices fall across Europe
    Bunker prices stick to downward curve.
  • Fourth cruise ship arrested
    Unpaid bills behind latest arrest.
  • New trader for Arte Bunkering
    Aleksandr Jefimov has background in logistics.
  • Hub port expects 100 vessels running on LNG by 2015
    Rotterdam officials considering subsidies to encourage ship operators to switch to LNG.
  • Loading delays distort Brent values
    Long-term viability of Brent benchmark questioned.
  • Singapore's fuel oil stocks drop to a five-week low
    Fewer arbitrage cargoes arriving.
  • Shipowners worry ahead of sulphur deadline
    Questions remain about avails of low sulphur material after 2015.
  • MEPC re-elects Chairman
    Andreas Chrysostomou praised for 'exceptional' skills and stewardship during past decade.
  • Production of 'low cost alternative to IFO' to start next year
    'Full commercial roll-out during 2014,' says Quadrise.
  • Maersk and Vitol start talks
    Use of chartered Maersk tanker to carry Iranian fuel oil cargo under discussion.
  • Piraeus-based shipowner gets ISO 50001 certification
    Certificate includes two 'high specification' VLCCs featuring a variety of fuel saving technologies.
  • Bunker prices continue downwards trend
    Supplies of bunker fuel were fine in key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • GHG debate pushed forward to next MEPC
    Discussions of MBMs and other GHG items delayed as need for Resolution on technology transfer takes precedence.
  • Hanjin Shipping vessels verfied as 'clean'
    Clean Shipping Index evaluates the environmental performance of ships and carriers.
  • China imports LSFO cargo from Taiwan
    Chinese bonded bunker suppliers showed weak interest in Venezuelan fuel oil, reports say.
  • Bunker Holding secures $625 million for future growth
    New funds secured increases its financing facilities by 50%.
  • EU: EEDI 'not enough' to reduce shipping emissions
    EU to pursue system to monitor shipping activities based on fuel consumption.
  • O.W. Bunker expands UAE trading team
    Christian Nielsen joins as bunker trader.

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