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September 6, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • WTSA to increase dry cargo rates US$160/TEU, $200/FEU from October
  • G6 Alliance cuts Loop 3 out of Asia-Europe service over low winter season
  • Cosco widens last year's H1 loss to US$770 million from $421 million
  • Evergreen resumes, enhances its feeder capacity and frequency to Libya
  • China Civil Engineering Construction to build high-speed Nigerian railway
  • Liangyungang promotes 60 local port and logistics projects in Hong Kong
  • Xinjiang's seven-month road-transported trade cargo grows 13.6pc
  • Yueyang joins one-stop customs clearance with Chongqing, Wuhan, Shanghai
  • Indian PPP rail projects need private sector injection of US$14 million
  • SCPA to work with Norfolk Southern to develop multi-million dollar terminal
  • Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics ventures into Asian insurance business
  • TT Club advises Japanese forwarders on revised Forwarder Cargo Receipt
  • Royal Air Force New Zealand to build civilian-capable air terminal
  • Alaska Air Cargo upgrades cargo network to Washington as demand spikes
  • BIFA urges forwarders of legal perils in shipping counterfeit goods

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • AES commences shipping & port management college
  • GMEC deliberates on zero emission future for maritime industry
  • IBAs take on corpus for Indian shipping companies
  • Idle fleet on the rise since July
  • Shipping Minister outlines steps taken to ensure seafarer safety & welfare
  • Slow steaming, wayporting losing effectiveness: Report
  • Supply-demand gap in shipping will correct itself: Vasan
  • Iran displaces Japan as top buyer of Indian soyameal
  • Three Indo-Pak pacts on the anvil to boost trade
  • Wheat exports under OGL
  • Capacity & projected capacity on completion of the proposed projects at the Major Ports
  • DP World Cochin's community initiatives receive global support
  • CWC to add 2.5 lakh t grain storage capacity this fiscal
  • Infrastructure sector has no credit problem: RBI Deputy Governor
  • MALA 2012 all set to dazzle tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • Brazilian National development bank approves rail infrastructure loan for Vale
    The Brazilian National development bank (BNDES) has agreed to provide BRL 3.9 billion (EUR 1.5 billion) to mining company Vale to increase rail capacity and other transport infrast...
  • In Time Express Logistik acquires Kühllogistiker LTE Transport
    In Time Express Logistik, a German CEP company based in Hanover, is further extending its network and service portfolio by acquiring the refrigerated logistics provider LTE Transpo...
  • Rating agency honours HGV maker MAN's sustainability
    The rating agency oekom research AG has awarded MAN SE with the rating "B" and the status "prime" for its sustainable value-adding activities in the vehicle and engineering sector....
  • G6 Alliance implements Asia-Europe winter service
    In preparation for the vessel maintenance schedule in the winter and in consideration of the forecasted lack of improvements in the market environment in the Asia-Europe trade, the...
  • Miebach appoints director for German consulting team
    Martin Eckert has become director of the consulting team of Germany-based Miebach Consulting this month (September). His main fields of activities will be pharmaceuticals and FMCG...
  • SkyTeam welcomed first South American member
    SkyTeam, a global airline alliance, recently welcomed Aerol'neas Argentinas as its 18th member. Aerolíneas Argentinas - the national airline of Argentina - South America's second l...
  • Improved annual cargo results for Air New Zealand
    In Air New Zealand's financial year 2012, cargo performed strongly as it generated revenue of NZD 298 million (EUR 190.3 million), an improvement of NZD 20 million (EUR 12.8 millio...
  • Second landing of a Cargolux B747-8F today at Basel airport
    Today (5 September) at 11.55 local time, a Boeing B747-8F operated by the Luxembourg-based airline Cargolux will land again in Basel (Switzerland). This new generation cargo aircra...
  • Lufthansa Systems reappoints CEO and selects new chairperson
    Lufthansa Systems AG has announced that its supervisory board has extended the appointment of chief executive officer Stefan Hansen by five years until 30 June 2018. The supervisor...
  • Polzug provides better links for Polish ports
    The transport service provider Polzug Intermodal, a subsidiary of Germany-based HHLA, has launched a train service to provide better connections from the Polish seaports of Gdansk ...
  • PSA Peugeot Citroën to retain production plant in Valenciennes-Hordain
    The French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën will continue to produce its new light, middle class (K1) commercial vehicles at the Valenciennes-Hordain factory in France. In May ...
  • La Poste scoops up French B2C specialist Orium
    The French state-owned mail service provider La Poste is expanding in the e-commerce sector by its 100% acquisition of the French business-to-consumer (B2C) specialist Orium. Olivi...
  • Kerry Logistics acquires Taishan Insurance Brokers
    Kerry Logistics has further expanded its business portfolio by entering into the insurance sector through the acquisition of Taishan Insurance Brokers Ltd (TIB), which offers a ful...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • GL launches EmissionManager software at SMM
  • Bath Iron Works gets $26 million Navy contract mod
  • New APL box giants promise big fuel savings
  • Rena officers released from prison
  • Hornbeck Offshore expands newbuilding program

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • Bridge girder work underway for Port of Vancouver access project
  • WTSA member carriers eye new general rate increase
  • Bellingham waterfront welcomes 2nd Bellwether Jazz Festival
  • Port of Portland schedules tours of PDX stormwater collection system
  • Panama Canal swears-in Panamanian Canal Administrator

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • UKHO publishes security charts with online updates
    Charts will cover the Mediterranean and Middle East Gulf
  • Rickmers eyes acquisitions and newbuildings for its liner service
    Exclusive: Widdows forecasts consolidation in the project cargo and breakbulk trades
  • Tough talk in hard times
    Hong Kong's shipping industry ponders the pros and cons of the free market
  • Ocean Rig clinches three-year deal with Repsol Sinopec
    First of three major contracts unveiled as DryShips driller extends Samsung options
  • Asia to Europe trade plummets
    Unprecedented 13.2% reduction in July volumes
  • Banana battle pits reefer boxes against specialised operators
    Maersk wins business from Fyffes, loses Banex contract
  • Good Indian harvest forecast fails to lift handysize trade
    Rains return to subcontinent, but handysize rates remain unchanged
  • The big squeeze
    Cash deals will prevail as ship finance dries up
  • Third piracy attack in less than three weeks triggers concern
    How worried should shipowners be about West Africa?
  • Tramp boxship owners are offered 'peanuts' rates
    Non-vessel operating common carriers said to be planning their own liner services
  • Teekay LNG Partners lines up $200m follow-on issue
    Company pounces on fund raising opportunity at top price as markets return from summer holidays
  • Pirates hijack tanker off Lagos
    Manager loses contact with vessel after crew reported unhurt but locked in safe room
  • CSICL eyes buying ship design firm in Europe or Singapore
    China's state-owned yard flexes financial muscle to narrow the gap in shipbuilding know-how
  • Hammond likely to succeed Penning on shipping brief
    Industry begins assessment of outgoing minister
  • SMM 2012: Class must not back too many ship-efficiency indexes
    But societies can verify own designs, says Germanischer Lloyd
  • Shell charters first 100% LNG-fuelled barges
    Netherlands-built inland vessels to operate on Rhine
  • Louis seeks to curb cruise losses
    Cyprus-based operator to trim fleet after Greek woes weigh on its first-half results
  • Rena master and navigation officer released from jail
    Officers to be deported to the Philippines after serving half their sentence
  • STX O&S wins $440m deal to build floating oil storage and offloading unit
    Turnkey contract with North African company includes design, manufacturing, installation and commission works of a subsea pipeline
  • Omani iron ore trade booms as new steel mill is announced
    Latest figures show imports jumping from nil to 5.7m tonnes in two years
  • Seagull approved to run seafarer safety training in Norway and Liberia
    Programme that meets new regulation will launch next month
  • SMM 2012: Japanese marine engineering should look overseas
    Engine makers and other engineering firms need quality R&D to remain competitive
  • Good times could return to box trades by 2014, CSAV boss predicts
    Hasbún says ordering standstill will stabilise supply
  • In a spin
    The Department for Transport's revolving doors are symbolic of the government plumbing new depths in strategic policy-making
  • PSA awards $80m construction contract for Pasir Panjang
    Joint venture lands 17-month project
  • Keppel O&M managing director Yeo dies at 55
    Singapore-based offshore giant appoints Chor as temporary replacement
  • Kirby continues expansion drive with $116m Allied deal
    S&P, share market back Jones Act barge major's latest conquest

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • Negligent training alleged
    YET another multi-million-dollar suit has been filed against Carnival Corporation, seeking compensation for passengers of the stricken Costa Concordia
  • US export liners to seek new rate rises
    BOX CARRIERS in the trans-Pacific market have decided to seek rate rises if $200 per feu
  • Bhatia targeted again
    HARMONY Innovation Shipping has filed a US suit against India's Bhatia Group, mirroring allegations by Norden last month
  • UK's Deep Rummage officers seize cocaine
    COCAINE worth £6.5M ($10.34M) has reportedly been found in the UK's Immingham port, smuggled in coal cargoes from Puerto Prodeco, Colombia
  • ISC, Wallem form alliance
    ISC HAS formed a ship management alliance with Hong Kong's Wallem to achieve economies of scale
  • Kirby expands coastwise business
    JONES Act major group Kirby continued expanding into the US coastwise sector with the asset purchase of Allied Marine Industries in a deal worth $116M
  • Japan to expand fuel reserves for emergencies
    TOKYO said today it has decided to expand its strategic fuel reserves to shield its economy from emergencies, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • VINALINES figure extradited back to Vietnam
    VIETNAM has succeeded in gaining the extradition of the former chairman of government-run VINALINES, the public security ministry said, according to IHS Global Insight
  • Drybulk congestion hits 2012 low
    CONGESTION in major drybulk terminals has hit a 2012 low, with queues falling sharply at Australian coal ports
  • CMA CGM adds Morocco reefer service
    CMA CGM has launched its third Morocco/Europe reefer service in hope of grabbing market share in the growing North African fruit and vegetable export sector
  • Keppel executive dies
    KEPPEL Shipyard's managing director Nelson Yeo has died on a London business trip
  • Return to shipping market balance predicted
    BALANCE, that essential factor in athletic performance, will return to shipping markets by the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, BIMCO predicted today
  • France seeks EU canal cash
    PARIS has urged the EU to assume a greater share of financing for the €4.6Bn ($5.76Bn) Seine Nord canal
  • Kolsky coal terminal needs planning time
    MORE TIME is needed for planning a Russian coal export terminal at Kolsky Bay on the Barents Sea, Fairplay has been told
  • Dual-fuel scheme planned
    CMA CGM said it is working with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Bureau Veritas to develop a 13,000teu ship that can run on LNG as well as fuel oil

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • Smith Electric Vehicles Readies New York Plant
    A glimpse of Manhattan's past and possibly its future was on display in New York's Times Square Wednesday - a...
  • Earthquake Prompts Pacific Tsunami Warning
    The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning for Pacific coastlines from Mexico to Chile following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that...
  • Freighter Fleet to Double in 20 Years, Boeing Predicts
    The world freighter fleet will nearly double during the next 20 years to keep pace with 5.2 percent annual growth...
  • FedEx Lowers Quarterly Earnings Forecast
    Fedex lowered its earnings outlook for the quarter ending Aug. 31, claiming weakness in the global economy is hampering FedEx...
  • West Coast Faces Capacity Squeeze If ILA Strikes, Maersk Says
    Capacity going through U.S. West Coast ports will be in short supply if the International Longshoremen's Association strikes or is locked...
  • CMA CGM Launches Morocco-Europe Service
    CMA CGM said its new service between Morocco and Europe will provide "tailor made" logistics solutions for the North African...
  • New Orleans Terminals Resume Full Operations
    All terminals and gatehouses at the Port of New Orleans were operating on normal schedules Tuesday, following disruptions caused by...
  • Wheeler and Swinson Resign From GPA
    Long-time port executives John Wheeler and Tom Swinson resigned from the Georgia Ports Authority on Tuesday, the GPA confirmed. ...
  • Apparel Groups Urge End to ILA-USMX Stalemate
    Organizations representing apparel importers have written to the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance, urging them to resume...
  • CN Buys 2,200 Railcars, 1,300 Containers
    Canadian National Railway plans to buy more than 2,200 railcars and 1,300 new containers this year to support growing bulk...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • UK Transport Secretary shifted
    Justine Greening has been replaced as the UK Government's Secretary of Transport by Patrick McLoughlin (pictured). A former farm labourer and miner, he was previously ...
  • Intra-Asia focus helps Wan Hai
    Taipei-headquartered Wan Hai Lines has posted sharply higher levels of operating income and net profits at the halfway stage of its 2012 fiscal year. This was despite ...
  • GCS to expand containerisation of Russian exports
    The holding company behind Russia-based Global Container Service Group (GCS) has agreed to invest approximately USD10 million in acquiring cargo-handling equipment ...
  • Dar es Salaam's TICTS takes delivery of new cranes
    The premier container-handling facility in the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam has taken delivery of new ship-to-shore and yard gantry cranes as it seeks to raise ...
  • Heinz commits ocean freight to CEVA
    HJ Heinz Company has agreed to let CEVA Logistics exclusively handle its ocean freight requirements from 20 major suppliers over the next five years. The deal is ...
  • CSAV still believes it is on the right track
    Despite losing a massive USD140 million and being the only major carrier to declare an operating loss in Q2 12 when arguably market circumstances were favourable, ...
  • Borley appointed general manager of POALs box terminals
    Raoul Borley has been confirmed as the new general manager for the container terminals at Ports of Auckland Ltd (POAL). He had been acting general manager ...
  • CMA CGM gears up for Moroccan reefer season
    CMA CGM has announced a series of service changes that will substantially boost its slot capacity in the Morocco-Europe trade and provide the necessary space for ...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • NCL ship in $30m facelift
    NCL Corp has unveiled a $30m upgrade programme for its only US-flag cruisehip.
  • Abu Dhabi Star free
    A tanker hijacked off Nigeria is on its way to safety less than a day after it was captured.
  • Shell bags LNG barges
    Energy major Shell is backing the move to LNG fuelling signing up to the charter of two barge newbuildings powered entirely by LNG.
  • Kirby takeover a hit
    Kirby Corp's latest takeover swoop has won the support of some big shipping names on Wall Street.
  • Sabay eyes Syrian run
    Bulent Aymen's Turkish ro-ro company wants to profit from exports to Tartous.
  • Drydocks closes on loan
    HSBC and BNP Paribas have been linked to a new $1.5bn loan for restructuring Dubai shipyard Drydocks World.
  • Trickledown effect
    Now is the time for investors to pounce on smaller Singapore-listed companies in the offshore space, an analyst has said.
  • Teekay LNG chases $200m
    Teekay LNG Partners has set its sights on a $200m cash pile from a follow-on public offering.
  • Fugitive exec held
    Former Vinalines chief Duong Chi Dung has been arrested while on the run in Asia.
  • APL's efficiency drive
    Containership giant APL says it will save around $30m a year in fuel savings on a series of 10 ultra-large ships ordered in South Korea after refining the original hull design.
  • Pioneer ship pinched
    Pioneer Ship Management has revealed itself as the controller of a tanker hijacked off Nigeria.
  • Maersk tanker hit
    A Maersk tanker has been slightly damaged in a collision with a German cargoship in the Neuhofer Canal.
  • NCSP takes FX hit
    Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) has seen its first half earnings curbed by exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Product price pain ahead
    Recovery in product tanker asset prices is at least one year away, DVB says.
  • Cape coke ring smashed
    The UK's border force has claimed it has smashed a drugs smuggling ring after raiding three capesize bulkers over the summer.
  • Moroccan move
    France's CMA CGM is launching a new service from Morocco to Europe.
  • Duo net offshore cash
    Fred Olsen holding companies Bonheur and Ganger Rolf have cashed in shares worth $40m in Fred Olsen Energy.
  • Pirates grab another
    Pirates have launched another attack on a tanker off West Africa, reports say.
  • KHI raided
    The offices of Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have been searched by prosecutors involved in a bid-rigging probe.
  • Hornbeck not done yet
    Hornbeck has been tipped to go on expanding its newbuilding programme after picking up four options yesterday.
  • Subsea wins home deal
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has scooped a $60m contract to install a gas pipeline off Norway.
  • Rena duo freed
    The two officers jailed over the grounding of the Rena off New Zealand were released on Wednesday.
  • STX to build FSO
    Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has won an FSO order worth KRW 500bn ($440m).
  • ISC brings in Wallem
    International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has been forced to bring in external ship managers to help operate its diversified fleet.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • Commentary: Cloud delivered, but not stored
    As cloud services began popping up in the shipping business, one concern that arose is the need to store data on a series of third-party cloud systems even if a company simply wants to share files and access specific computers on the go.
  • More carriers file ILA strike surcharge notices
    The lines are preparing shippers for the reality of the cost impacts of a potential strike by U.S. East and Gulf coast longshoremen at the end of September by implementing a major surcharge on shipments to and from U.S. ports from Oct. 1.
  • WTSA to raise U.S. export cargo rates
    The liner organization said in a notice Tuesday that westbound revenues have declined considerably from levels seen earlier in the year, as demand in Asia has slowed and carriers have made concessions in their pricing.
  • CN details 2012 railcar, container purchases
  • Edwards heads GCT Global Container Terminals
  • EVA Cargo joins mobile ranks
  • New Orleans port back to normal
  • Old Dominion opens West Virginia center
  • Schneider Electric buys SolveIT
  • Corpus Christi engine-switch emits less pollution
  • CEVA lands unprecedented ocean contract with Heinz
    The deal is noteworthy because of the contract's length, compared to typical forwarding contracts of one to three years, or less, and the volume - 60,000 TEUs per year - placed under the exclusive control of a single logistics provider.
  • 20-foot box shippers overcharged on fuel?
  • Suppliers fear chargebacks if ports shut down
  • Centurion names Berntsen VP in Europe
  • Schenker to operate Pepsi's Polish DCs

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
  • Petrotrin workers protest issuing of bunker licence
    Workers down tools after cabinet decides to grant licence to local operative to run major bunkering facility in T&T waters.
  • Fuel cell trials 'give hope' of cutting ship emissions
    Technology 'proves successful in 7,000 hours of sea trials,' says DNV.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    But South African prices move up on limited avails.
  • Mid-week prices fall sharply in Rotterdam
    Prices follow Rotterdam's lead with falls seen in most ports.
  • Lukoil takes larger stake in Italian refinery
    Oil major now controls 80% of ISAB plant.
  • UAE port opens for business
    'Khalifa Port will boost economic and commercial sectors,' says government.
  • Bank in moves to recover losses on 'bunker island' project
    Leading creditors have approached Malaysian government for help.
  • WTI could fall to '$72 a barrel' as demand weakens
    Chinese demand single most important factor in pricing outlook.
  • Bulker released from arrest in Singapore
    But bunker payment dispute 'remains unresolved'.
  • Efficiency gains may 'significantly reduce CO2 emissions'
    But class societies should be clear on their involvement with efficiency indexes.
  • Shell charters LNG-powered barges
    Vessels are a 'first' for inland shipping.
  • Rotterdam-based firm opens centre for green ships
    Imtech Marine aims to help shipowners lower vessel's total cost of ownership.
  • Asian bunker hubs see prices rise
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Insurance cover offered to tankers carrying Iranian oil
    Iran Insurance says it will extend coverage 'for every oil tanker loading in Iranian ports'.
  • Dan-Bunkering employs new bunker trader
    Mads Nielsen will be based at its head office in Denmark.
  • GL reveals hydrogen-fuelled concept vessel
    'Zero-emission' vessel targeted at Northern European feeder services.
  • Taiwan shipping firm profits surge
    Costs decline 17.5% due to lower bunker consumption during the first half of 2012.
  • MAN Diesel introduces new dual fuel-gas marine engine
    Engine able to run on HFO, MDO, MGO and natural gas, says firm.
  • WFS completes CarterEnergy acquisition
    Acquisition increases its 'growing global land volume'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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DATABASE
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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