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May 7, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate hikes take spot market up 13.2pc to US$1,934/TEU
  • Hapag-Lloyd ups India-Far East rates US$100/TEU, $500/TEU in May, June
  • EU antitrust fine turns Panalpina operating profit into US$43 million loss
  • Shipping lines can look to moderate rebound, says Evergreen vice chairman
  • OECD expects global freight volume to quadruple by 2050, led by 3rd world
  • CSAV recovery programme raises company revenue levels to US$1,797 per TEU
  • Freightliner invests to meet growing FEU market demands in Britain
  • Georgia's logistics focus shifts to inland Tbilisi away from Black Sea
  • Weiss Rohlig expands in Asia with start of project forwarding in Taiwan
  • Yusen net profit falls 30.2pc to US$31.2 million despite 92.2pc sales gain
  • Russia's Global Container Service adds 244 railcars to intermodal fleet
  • Air France-KLM posts US$783 million quarterly operating loss, down 82pc
  • United launches Boeing 777 daily service from Washington to Doha via Dubai
  • Yusen Logistics opens temperature controlled warehouse near Narita Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 12.36 pc into the fiscal hole
  • G6 Alliance to maintain current 6-loop product structure for Asia-Europe service
  • SCI takes delivery of another Supramax bulk carrier
  • Govt frees export of sugar, abolishes onion floor price
  • IGC lowers world wheat output forecast to 676 mt
  • Lack of long-term export policy hitting India hard: Official
  • APM TERMINALS to tap wind energy at Aarhus port
  • Govt to award Chennai's mega box terminal project by July-end
  • MoS needs more financial powers to award PPP projects: Sinha
  • P. K. Sinha gets an overview of operations, issues at Chennai Port
  • Port capacity to be enhanced: Vasan
  • A. Vaasudeve Rao takes charge as CGM of CONCOR's North West Region
  • Amit Kumar Singh, outgoing CGM, given affectionate farewell
  • Applicability of service tax on freight (sea & air) in trans-boundary trade-A post-Budget scenario
  • Emirates SkyCargo wins awards for outstanding performance
  • Govt continuing to acquire land for dedicated rail freight corridor
  • Forex reserves gain $758.3 million
  • Indian cos pump in $ 2.76 bn overseas
  • Three giant evaporators moved simultaneously by Almajdouie
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics offers new fixed port call in Australia

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Fagioli "lifts" ENI's refinery in Sannazzaro
    The Italian company Fagioli SpA has just successfully completed the transport, lifting, and positioning of 27 large structures for the new ENI Slurry Technology (EST) system at ENI...
  • Ruslan organises 15 AN-124 flights to Uganda
    Ruslan International has completed a programme of 15 flights using the giant AN-124 freighter aircraft, for the Japanese peace keeping contingent of the United Nations Mission in S...
  • A350 XWB aft fuselage delivered to final assembly line
    The European airframe manufacturer Airbus has delivered the aft fuselage for the A350 XWB static test airframe to the final assembly line in Toulouse (France). This final section o...
  • Stena Line invests further in Liverpool - Belfast service
    The ferry service provider Stena Line has confirmed its purchase of the "Stena Mersey" and "Stena Lagan", the two ro-pax vessels that it acquired when the compa...
  • Daimler Trucks notes more sales in Q1/2012
    The German manufacturer Daimler Trucks increased its Q1/2012 unit sales by 21% to 107,700 vehicles. Revenue in the first quarter of the current year rose by 18% to EUR 7.4 billion...
  • Scandlines appoints new CFO
    The maritime transport service provider Scandlines has reported that Per Madsen is to join its management as new chief financial officer (CFO) on 1 August this year. Madsen comes f...
  • Swisslog set to find new manager for warehouse division
    Daniel Fink is leaving Swisslog at his own request during Q3/2012 in order to start his own business. The manager, a member of the group executive committee, heads the company's wa...
  • Globaltrans acquires 100% of Metalloinvesttrans
    The Russian railfreight operator Globaltrans has acquired LLC Metalloinvesttrans (MIT), the rail transport arm of the Moscow-headquartered iron ore giant Metalloinvest, a leading g...
  • Transport ministers favour demand-related road charging
    At the International Transport Forum in Leipzig (Germany) the transport ministers of the Alpine countries (Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Slovenia among others) a...
  • Raben Group pooling firms in Czechia
    Czechia's logistics market experienced the successful completion of the service providers Raben Logistics Czech, Transkam-Logistik and Raben Trans European Czech (formerly known as...
  • Sephora extends its partnership with Kuehne + Nagel
    Sephora, the leading retail beauty chain and member of the luxury products group LVMH, has extended its logistics partnership with the logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel for...
  • BNSF and Maersk launch Asia-North America intermodal service
    The US rail service provider BNSF Railway and the Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk Line are launching a day-definite sea-rail service from Asia to the USA that will hit its deli...
  • BDP appoints more managers in the UK
    BDP International, a US-based logistics and transportation firm, has strengthened its presence in the UK market with two staff appointments. Anthony Akerman and David Marshall have...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Gulf Craft builds two Incat Crowther crew boats
  • Caddell orders newbuild floating dry dock at Senesco Marine
  • Nordic Yards finds niche in offshore wind farm transformer...
  • Austal lays keel for third JHSV
  • Coast Guard to get proposal for eco friendly alternative to...

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Holland America Line vessel kicks-off Port of Seattle cruise year
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics set to begin first calls to Adelaide
  • College internship program benefits student/Port of Coos Bay
  • Weekly rail freight traffic sees both sides of ledger
  • Old Dominion Freight Line taps Young to lead IT efforts

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Convoy Escort Programme secures funding but still faces criticism
    Insurance-led facility has a lead investor but cannot shake the private army label
  • Tankers to benefit as pipeline is built to bypass Strait of Hormuz
    Crude pumped to Fujairah will fill one VLCC a day
  • Hapag-Lloyd leads new Asia-Europe rates push
    Move aims to raise prices by a further $400 from June
  • IOPC Funds prepare for Alfa 1 oil spill fall-out
    Product tanker's insurance unlikely to cover expected 'substantial' claims
  • Scandlines ferry Urd damaged in collision
    Ship has listed but did not touch ground after casualty in German port of Travemünde
  • Brussels seeks views on marine transport antitrust guidelines
    Commission wants industry-specific rules to lapse
  • Sri Lanka Port Authority to raise $1bn to pay off yen loans
    Separate offerings planned for July and before year-end
  • Great Eastern profits fall 32% for fiscal year
    Operator increased revenue days, but was hit by lower rates
  • Salalah to expand general cargo capacity
    Omani hub will anchor local volumes and target liquid bulk
  • Panalpina reports a loss despite record maritime box volumes
    Antitrust fines relating to air cargo cartels push logistics giant into the red
  • Dry bulk rates slump drives Excel into the red
    Deal with lenders will help owner to weather market strife
  • General Maritime's Chapter 11 reorganisation plan approved
    Peter Georgiopoulos tanker company begins life again with $783m debt
  • HHI posts 63% first-quarter profit decline
    South Korean giant lands fewer high-value orders but hopes pace will pick up
  • Courage Marine sells capesize for scrap for $8.8m
    Cape Warrior deal builds cash for acquisitions
  • Australian tycoon to launch four-bulker fleet
    Palmer to build vessels at CSC Jinling to service Queensland nickel refinery

Fairplayweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Bergen's profit warning knocks shares
    BERGEN, the listed Norwegian shipbuilding group, issued a profit warning today, sending shares steeply down
  • Subscriber notice
    THERE will be no news bulletins on 7 May because of the holiday weekend in the UK and Singapore
  • Luka Rijeka triples profits
    CROATIA'S port operator Luka Rijeka said its net profits for 1Q 2012 more than tripled year on year
  • US judge confirms GenMar restructuring
    A NEW YORK bankruptcy judge has confirmed General Maritime's reorganisation, paving the way for emergence this month from Chapter 11 legal status
  • China shipping thrives with Iran sanctions
    CHINESE shipping groups were reported today to be greatly profiting from transporting Iranian crude with little competition because of sanctions
  • GE Shipping's profits jump 364%
    SHETHS-owned GE Shipping said today consolidated quarterly net profits rose 364% during January-March
  • EC: trash shipping guidelines
    THE EC today said shipping no longer needs the antitrust guidelines drawn up to prepare for scuttling the line conference system in the EU in October 2008
  • Salalah to double capacity
    OMAN SAID today it plans to invest 55M rials ($143M) in a scheme that would more than double Salalah's cargo capacity
  • Capesizes crawl toward holidays
    BROKERS said the Capesize bulker chartering is crawling toward Japan's Golden Week vacation and global Labour Day holidays
  • 3Q profits for box carriers?
    HIGH SLOT utilisation on the Asia/Europe box lane could translate into profits during the usual third-quarter peak, CIMB Securities predicted today
  • Acquisitions, not dividends, seen for Diana
    DIANA Shipping, the Athens drybulk company listed in New York, is likely to attend to acquisitions before resuming dividends, a shipping analyst said today
  • Supramax rates keep falling
    SUPRAMAX rates in Asia are still falling, with Indonesia's nickel ore export ban starting on 6 May
  • Petrobras boosts MRs and LR1s
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Petrobras's term contracts would boost demand for MR and LR1 product tankers
  • Beijing gives fleet numbers
    CHINA'S bulker fleet is continuing to grow rapidly, according to a report published today by the transport ministry
  • US seen stalling convention against piracy
    WASHINGTON is "turning a blind eye to the Somalis because they are looked upon as tactical allies against Al Qaeda", according to Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries Inc

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Oman Awards Contract to Double Salalah Capacity
    The Omani Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded a $143 million contract for the construction of a new general...
  • Freight Transport Employment Expanded in April
    The transportation and warehousing industries appear to have added jobs between March and April, while public transportation job losses shrank...
  • EU, US Pact to Cut Costs for Trusted Shippers
    The decision by the U.S. and the European Union to recognize each other's trusted shippers is expected to save those...
  • Profit Plummets for Asia Pacific Air Freight Carriers
    Declining cargo revenue and rising fuel prices devastated the profits of Asia's leading airlines last year, according to the Association...
  • US Shippers Overspent 13 Percent in 2011, Study Says
    U.S. shippers on average spent roughly 13 percent more on ground and air cargo transportation last year than they needed...
  • Rising Labor Costs, Land Prices Challenge China's Competitiveness
    The manufacturing numbers tell the story of why China's economy is undergoing a fundamental restructuring. Average wages increased more than...
  • Transloading Benefits Driving Growth
    After watching in recent years as the number of intact containers moving to and from the Port of Tacoma by...
  • Antitrust Fines Push Panalpina to Loss for Quarter
    Panalpina swung to a loss of $64.5 million in the first quarter ended March 30 from a profit of $38.2...
  • Macquarie Forecasts Upturn in China's Exports
    After a slack start to the year, China's containerized exports will begin to pick up this quarter, helping lift average...
  • On Freight Transportation: Rising Costs, Shifting Modes
    The strength of the economic recovery, at least in terms of U.S. domestic freight, was clear at last week's NASSTRAC...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Plans New India Rate Increases
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a general rate increase on all cargo from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast and Northeast Asia. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Panalpina to appeal against EC fine
    Panalpina has decided to appeal against its recent fine of CHF59 (USD65) million for anti-trust behaviour from the European Commission. Ceo Monika Ribar remarked: ...
  • TCP takes control of new cranes
    Terminal de Conteineres de Paranagua (TCP), in Brazil has taken delivery of two new super-post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes from Ireland-based Liebherr Container ...
  • CTS confirms ocean carriers' fears in Asia/Europe tradelane
    The latest statistics just published by Container Trades Statistics (CTS) covering the month of March confirm that trade from Asia to Europe remains lacklustre. ...
  • Maitland calls for 'joined-up' effort to combat pirates
    Never one to hold back, Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries, which administers the Marshall Islands flag, has attacked governments and international ...
  • Mixed picture for transatlantic Q1
    Transatlantic volumes for the first quarter of this year jumped year-on-year from Europe to North America - but the story was different on the return leg as liftings ...
  • Rena salvage costs soaring
  • China Merchant's chief outlines plans for Sri Lanka
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) is aiming to operate the 'best container terminal in the south Asian region'. This was the message given by its managing ...
  • ESC confirms new Secretary General
    Mrs Paola Lancellotti has been confirmed as the new Secretary General of the European Shippers' Council (ESC). She replaces Nicolette van der Jagt, who succeeded ...
  • TT Club: use your mouse to insure your cargo
    London-headquartered, transport insurers the TT Club has seen its cargo insurance division expand significantly since its inception two and a half years ago, according ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Okean logs loss
    Ukrainian shipbuilder posts bigger 2011 deficit as revenue is chopped in half.
  • Bergen hit by holdup
    Terje Arnesen-led shipbuilder warns delays to three hulls will mean a first quarter pay cut.
  • Seadrill signs Chevron again
    John Fredriksen controlled rigowner nets a repeat charter deal with the US oil major in Thailand.
  • U-Ming starts more slowly
    Taiwanese bulker owner's first quarter profit cut as costs rose above revenue.
  • SITC curbed by costs
    Hong Kong-listed boxship owner reports lower first quarter numbers despite higher volumes.
  • Great Eastern sells again
    Veteran MR Jag Pradip leaving Indian owner's fleet, following two disposals at the end of 2011.
  • Accidental pirates
    Somali men's UAE laywer claims they were forced by Iranian employer to hijack Adnoc bulker in 2011.
  • Excel deficit deepens
    Gabriel Panayotides-led bulker owner's earnings slump along with charter rates.
  • Dock sues Aboitiz Jebsen
    Texas businessman wants damages from manager of cargoship King Yukon involved in 2010 collision
  • A week for the record books
    Capesize newbuildings are flooding in at an unprecedented pace but scrap sales are also chasing a new benchmark.
  • Palmer plots bulker spree
    Australian mining billionaire follows up plan to build Titanic II with potential order for four dry cargo ships.
  • Legionella scare on ro-ro
    Water tanks cleaned after potentially fatal bacteria found on Regina Baltica in UK.
  • Ro-pax sinks after smash
    Scandlines' Urd holed in hit by TT-Line ferry while berthed at Lubeck-Travemunde.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Google delves into big data analytics
  • Chapman Freeborn adds courier shipment tracking
  • Lumber shipper 'begging' for capacity
  • Ralph: Economic bright spots exist
  • AGL: No 'for sale' sign on Tropical Shipping
  • Schneider to swap one-third of fleet in 2012
  • GA, Zim decouple all-water loops
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate increase
  • 'K' Line, Wan Hai launch new loop
  • WWL strengthens Australia service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 4, 2012
  • Bunker prices lower across the Americas
    'Prices have fallen hard in the last couple of days.'
  • Compensation funds prepare for oil spill fall-out
    Shipowner understood to be covered for claims up to $2.6 million, with the funds stating that this was unlikely to cover the cost of the incident.
  • Aegean stock upgraded
    Company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, including 'its robust revenue growth, good cash flow from operations and increase in net income'.
  • New surveillance vessel uses half the fuel
    Tough on the bad guy, but kind to the ecology.
  • 'Slow steaming is here to stay,' says consulting firm MD
    At $750 per metric tonne, the rising cost of ship bunker fuel means that fuel now accounts for 55% of the cost of a voyage from Asia to the US, says consultant.
  • Manufacturer stresses need for scrubber installations ahead of 2015
    Company suggests that retrofitting of scrubbers should be carried out immediately.
  • Canada committed to shorepower
    Programme will boost the competitiveness of Canadian ports, says Minister of Transport.
  • Fujairah bunker prices weaken
    Suez sees IFO prices firm.
  • European markets soft as week ends
    Bunker prices see double-digit falls.
  • Chinese bunker supplier goes to the market for cash
    Chimbusco says money will be used to repay bank loans and replenish working capital
  • 'Mechanical failure' blamed for bunker spill
    Between two and four metric tonnes of marine fuel leak into New Zealand's Timaru harbour.
  • Iran sanctions: Ship operators 'vetting' bunkers suppliers
    'We're doing everything we can to avoid buying something we wouldn't want to buy,' says Maersk fuel oil trader.
  • Ships must use pilots in Singapore bunker anchorages
    'Several near miss incidents and contacts have occurred,' says MPA.
  • Manila-based shipping firm profits down 78% in 2011
    Higher freight revenues offset by rising operational costs including expenses for bunkers, says Lorenzo Shipping.
  • Bunker prices continue fall in key Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine'.
  • Fuel oil trading firm may scale back Singapore operations
    Westport Petroleum's fuel oil traders in Singapore and Los Angeles have quit, reports say.
  • Lanka IOC appoints new Managing Director
    Subodh Dakwale has worked for more than 28 years in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
  • DHT posts higher Q1 profit
    Net cash fell due to increased working capital, mainly related to bunker costs.
  • Chinese tanker orders 'restricted' to specialised vessels
    Orders restricted to niche requirements such as bunker tankers, says a Clarksons report.
  • Additional fees on ships for cold ironing use 'unacceptable'
    Ships using shore based power supply should not be charged an amount exceeding the onboard production costs, says BIMCO.
  • Italian dry bulk shipping firm declared bankrupt
    Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione has total debt of $1.1 billion.
  • Maritime spill deepens opposition to oil tankers
    Concerns over 'a failure to respond appropriately' to oil spill in the Great Bear Rainforest.

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