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August 7, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM announces fresh round of rate increases starting in September
  • UK ships banned from Buenos Aires to thwart Falkland oil exploration
  • Twenty rescued crewmen at Falmouth while MSC Flaminia smoulders at sea
  • Box ship engine fire off San Diego severely burns man fighting blaze
  • India court enforces UN's Basel Convention shipbreaking rules as law
  • Port of Xiamen's first half throughput rises 12pc to 3.21 million TEU
  • APL no longer provides container chassis in Denver and Salt Lake City
  • Shipco Transport seeks new opportunities with new office in Xiamen
  • Schenker Logistics profit up 18.2pc to US$207.2 million, sales up 3pc
  • DHL adds Shanghai-Dubai LCL link to exploit bilateral trade growth
  • CWT Globelink expands from Kuwait, opens new Gulf office in Doha
  • Hong Kong Airlines faces expansion freeze from Civil Aviation Department
  • IAG July tonnage slides 1pc, but air cargo revenues increase 3.7pc
  • House, Senate committees okay bills rejecting EU carbon tax payment
  • Kenya Airways takes on consulting firm to enable US direct flights
  • 'Price fixing' lawyers to be paid US$93 million for 199,510 billable hours

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rates fall again last week
  • Bahri Dry Bulk commences operations
  • China's H1 social logistics value up 10 pc
  • CMA CGM upgrades BRAZEX service on South America East Coast-Caribbean trade
  • ICS welcomes EC halt to competition investigation of P&I Clubs
  • NYKs new coal carrier prepares to sail with innovative air-lubrication system
  • Shipping asset values/earnings have plunged unparalleled
  • Softlink Global adjudged IT & Software Company of the Year for the 3rd consecutive time
  • STX PanOcean expands service in Nhava Sheva & Pipavav
  • Agencies & Cargo Care achieves edible oil loading record on BTPN rakes
  • CKB & Piramal Glass despatch full dedicated export rake from ICD-Ankleshwar for third year in a row
  • INR up slightly
  • PMI survey shows mfg sector growth at 8-month low in July
  • Refined palm oil tariff value hiked to $1,053/tonne
  • Its all about fairer laws

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • Cochin Shipyard launches advanced PSVs
  • JV plans European LNG marine fuel infrastructure
  • Russia to build $1.5 billion nuclear icebreaker
  • Bollinger sea trials new generation Crowley tug

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • AAPA slates annual convention for October 21 - 25 in Mobile, Alabama
  • Crowley Logistics makes list of top third-pary logistics providers
  • Horizon Lines takes home Quest for Quality award
  • Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach honor APL for clean air leadership
  • Commerce Secretary backing increased trade with Latin America

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • Rickmers Maritime profits edge up
    Finance chief predicts 59% leverage by yearend
  • France hands EU Navfor baton to Italy
    European naval force targets five pirate groups in four months
  • Yards compete to land complex Norwegian chemical tanker order
    China's Hudong Zhonghua and Nantong Mingde compete against Korea's SPP
  • Sixteen-year-old VLCC sells for 30% premium over scrap
    Younger vessels sent for demolition just six months ago
  • Tanto sells 16-year-old panamax for 40% loss after just 16 months
    Golden Glory reported sold for $9.5m
  • The letter of the law
    More than 3,000 German-registered ships fly foreign flags, all of them illegally
  • Chinese shipping squares up to cargo owners
    CSA must think carefully about confronting its own key clients
  • Industry standards on ship-to-shore power connections completed
    For cruiseships and boxships using shore-based power, a uniform system in ports is necessary
  • Mats is a handy man
    Mats Berglund, new chief executive of Pacific Basin, looks to expand the Hong Kong original's core dry bulk business
  • First gas bunker supply chain to launch in North Europe
    Project targets key ports in the region's emission control area
  • Three LNG carriers head for UK as Japan's imports fall
    Cargo glut for 'dumping ground' Britain as Asian state slows demand
  • Indonesia to sign up to key IMO conventions
    Decision follows Sekimizu visit to Jakarta
  • On a knife edge
    Box line equilibrium hangs in the balance
  • Essar Shipping turns away Iranian crude
    Risk-averse shipping line halts shipments as sister firm continues to load
  • US east and Gulf coast talks highlight dockers' wages and benefits
    Negotiations continue between ILA and US Maritime Alliance
  • South Sudan to resume oil exports next month
    Breakthrough follows a new export deal between Juba and Khartoum
  • US warns shipping to beware bogus surveillance in Middle East Gulf
    Intelligence sources say suspicious activity may herald 'more specific interference'
  • Pirates attack Sea Trucks vessel off Nigeria
    Two guards killed and four crew kidnapped as west African incidents escalate
  • Box trade forecasts face downgrade as Asia-Europe volumes decline
    Higher freight rates should sustain revenues despite lower liftings
  • Fuchs takes over at P+S
    Former Sietas boss becomes chief executive of ailing yard
  • Pakistan shipbreakers pay top prices for scrap
    Gap widens between Asian rivals as Gadani pays top dollar for the right tonnage
  • Belgium and Italy give the green light to armed guards
    Belgium, Italy and Germany all make legislative moves to approve PMSCs
  • Hartmann stays in product tanker sector
    Leer-based shipowner to manage tonnage sold to private equity investor
  • Negmar expands LPG fleet
    Booming Turkish demand for auto fuel boosts small and medium-sized gas carriers
  • Residents stand firm against new Dover Harbour Board sell-off plan
    Lobby urges ministry to defend long-term investment and community role
  • Tsakos mulls expansion for LNG and shuttle offshoot
    Tanker owner more 'seasoned' than others in the segment
  • VLGC owners push rates up as charterers lose upper hand
    First real rise in three weeks after surprise cargoes come onto the market
  • Too little, but not yet too late
    India's government must offer sovereign cover to shippers of Iranian oil

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • Massive suit targets Carnival
    YET another Costa Concordia-related lawsuit has been filed against Carnival Corp - seeking $400M - by the estate of a violinist killed in the accident
  • Ernesto scatters Carnival's cruise ships
    CARNIVAL said today it had rerouted four cruise ships as Tropical Storm Ernesto headed towards Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
  • Sanko sheds Capesize fleet
    SANKO Steamship has confirmed to Fairplay that it has redelivered some of its chartered-in Capesizes to their owners
  • Essar profits rocket 186%
    RUIAS-owned Essar Shipping said today net profits for its April-June quarter jumped 186% year on year
  • Discounted bulkers snapped up by S&P buyers
    ACTIVITY in the drybulk resale market has heated up, with 10 ships changing hands last week and discounted prices enticing investors
  • Linde and Bomin form LNG fuel supply JV
    GERMAN industrial gas supplier Linde and bunker supplier Bomin said today they are forming a maritime LNG supply venture in north European ports
  • Russia conforming metal levies with WTO rules
    RUSSIA is changing the current variable scheme of export duties on nickel and copper bulker cargoes to comply with World Trade Organization rules
  • India's demand to boost VLCC tonne-mile
    INDIA'S growing energy demands will boost VLCC tonne-mile figures, as Delhi sources oil from farther afield, UK broker EA Gibson has predicted
  • Leftover VLCC finally sold
    KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has finally sold its 1996-built VLCC Hampstead after on-off attempts to sell it at a higher price
  • Titan returns three tankers
    FINANCIALLY troubled Titan Petrochemicals has returned three chemical tankers to the owner who sold them last week
  • Keppel, SMM seen hitting order marks
    KEPPEL and Sembcorp Marine order wins will undoubtedly hit a record this year, with "stronger-than-expected" contracts as the key catalyst, CIMB analyst Lim Siew Khee said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • US Domestic Intermodal Growth Slows, But International Moves Rise
    U.S. domestic intermodal growth slackened slightly as the economy slowed in the second quarter, but the transport of international containers...
  • Eight Air Cargo Carriers Get Court Approval for Price-Fixing Settlement
    British Airways and Chile's LAN Cargo were among eight airlines that got final court approval for a settlement in a...
  • Gibson Guitar, Feds Settle Lacey Act Case
    Gibson Guitar Co. agreed to pay a total of $350,000 to resolve a federal criminal investigation of allegations the company...
  • Roadrunner Buys Two Refrigerated Trucking Companies
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems acquired two refrigerated truckload carriers and expanded its credit facility to pave the way for more acquisitions....
  • Charterer Rickmers Maritime Posts Profit
    Container ship owner-charterer Rickmers Maritime reported a 4 percent rise in second quarter net profit but warned that charter rates...
  • Evergreen Adds Jacksonville Call
    Evergreen Line began regular service to Jacksonville with the weekend call of the Ever Unique, part of a joint service...
  • New UPS Asia-Pacific Head Says Asian Prospects Still Positive
    Global economic uncertainty is hurting Asian economic growth but the long-term outlook for logistics providers is still bright, according to...
  • Texas Commission Recommends Changes in Houston Port Authority
    At a time when cargo volumes moving through the Port of Houston are expanding rapidly, a commission set up by...
  • Cargolux Names Interim President and CEO
    Cargolux named Richard Forson as interim president and CEO of the cargo airline with immediate effect. Forson, currently senior...
  • Nippon Express Net Profit Drops 8.5 Percent
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that its net profit sank 8.5 percent in the first quarter...
  • APL Resumes Services to Aden, Yemen
    Singapore-based container carrier APL has resumed services to and from the Port of Aden, Yemen, after a two-week suspension. ...
  • Industrial Real Estate Staging a Recovery
    The industrial real estate market in the U.S. is bouncing back from the 2008-09 recession, but like the overall economy,...
  • Commentary: Betting on Derivatives
    Q: I've been reading about something called freight derivatives lately, and I have no idea what the term means. We're...
  • Railroads May Be Nearing Their Profit Ceiling
    The rate of profit growth major U.S. railroads can wring out of weak volume increases appears to be shrinking. ...
  • Commentary: Reflecting on Higgs and Highways
    With a single brief announcement on July 3, Rolf-Dieter Heuer marked the end of years of trials and tribulations. "I...
  • SeaIntel Analyzes Shippers' Gaps in Reliability
    When Danish research analyst SeaIntel released its ocean carrier reliability report for June, it revealed an interesting - and, for...
  • Lawsuit Puts FMCSA on the Defense
    After a brief off-duty break, the long-running battle over truck driver hours-of-service regulations is back on the clock, with trucking...
  • FMC's Decision on Canada Diversions Splits Commissioners
    When the Federal Maritime Commission launched an inquiry into shipment of U.S.-bound containers through Canadian ports, cargo interests and Canadian...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • US jobless rate up
    Despite its economy adding another 163,000 jobs in July, the US unemployment rate rose from 8.2% to 8.3% last month, adding to incumbent Barack Obama's worries ...
  • Containers on a Mexican wave
    Ports in Mexico are among the fastest growing in the world when it comes to container traffic throughput performances with volumes up almost 17% in H1 12. The 2.32 ...
  • TSA 'optimistic' about GRI as transpac volumes strengthen
    Following last week's launch of the transpacific Stabilisation Agreement's (TSA) recommended general rate increase (GRI) its executive administrator Brian ...
  • Maersk Strategy on track
    At least that is what Nils Andersen, group ceo of AP Moller-Maersk Group (APMMG), has revealed in the latest issue of 'Maersk Post'. He was of course referring ...
  • World Bank to aid Nigeria infrastructure investment
    The Washington (DC)-based World Bank is set to lend Nigeria USD200 million to help the country improve its infrastructure. While the country has significant economic ...
  • OOCL gears up for new Long Beach terminal with equipment order
    Orient Overseas International Limited's container shipping arm OOCL is already preparing for its lease of Californian Long Beach port's Middle Harbor terminal after ...
  • Sea Connect links UK with Russian demand
    Lithuania-based domestic container and feeder operator, Sea Connect has extended its St. Petersburg schedule to include a UK call at the Port of Tyne [South Shields]; ...
  • Matson posts mixed results
    Matson has announced a mixed set of inaugural results since its separation from former parent Honolulu-based Alexander & Baldwin and its life as a listed ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • Carnival in the crosshairs
  • Haines in at Heidmar
  • DNB promotes Papp
  • Cargill charters capes
  • Clarksons backs spin-off
    Clarkson's Capital has thrown its weight behind Tsakos Energy Navigation's plan to spin-off its LNG and shuttle tanker fleets.
  • Knight lands lifeline
  • Baltic's $1bn bonanza
    Russian yard wins contract to build giant ice-breaker for compatriot Atomflot.
  • Jaya sheds a second
    Jaya Offshore of Singapore has sold its second anchor-handling-tug-supply newbuilding in as many months.
  • Swiber prints again
    Singapore's Swiber Holdings has pocketed SGD 150m ($120m) from its ongoing notes push.
  • Profit boost for Essar
    Profitability of Essar Shipping has soared despite tough times in many sectors of the market.
  • Double joy for Marco
    Marco Polo Marine has doubled its second quarter net profit despite revenue being sliced by a third.
  • Rickmers inches up
    Rickmers Maritime has turned in a slightly improved second quarter profit.
  • Petrobras greenlights rigs
    Brazilian giant Petrobras has signed off on a series of 12 drilling rigs to be built in Brazil.
  • Tsakos plans MLP trick
    Tsakos Energy Navigation is looking to take a lead from John Fredriksen's box of tricks and spin-off its LNG and offshore activities into a master limited partnership (MLP).
  • Bahri to plug gap
    Bahri Dry Bulk is looking to charter a series of dry-bulk carriers to fill the gap before its newbuildings hit the water.
  • USCG rescues crewman
    A seafarer has been seriously injured in an engine room fire on a containership off southern California.
  • Steady at CH Offshore
    CH Offshore has seen little change in full-year net profits, but despite this shareholders are in line for a bonus dividend.
  • Milaha profits inch up
    Milaha, formerly Qatar Navigation, has seen a 5.5% increase in first half results despite stagnant growth in revenue.
  • More joy for Genco
    Genco Shipping & Trading saw its shares surge for a second day in a row Friday in the wake of its deal with lenders.
  • Two killed off Nigeria
    Robbers have attacked two offshore vessels off Nigeria Saturday killing two men and taking four others hostage.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • Oracle buys Xsigo for cloud boost
  • U.S. exports slow, but equipment imbalance remains
    The value of goods and services exported from the United States during the first five months of the year increased 5.6 percent from the same period in 2011. Overseas shipments of goods climbed 6.3 percent.
  • Tosca buys GP's plastic container division
  • Truckload carriers wary of CSA compliance costs
    According to a recent survey of over-the-road carriers by the advisory firm Transport Capital Partners, three quarters of trucking companies believe their costs per driver to adhere to new CSA standards will be more than $500.
  • Hapag-Lloyd sets low-sulfur NA fuel charge
    The German line will introduce and revise its low-sulfur fuel charge, effective Sept. 3, for its transatlantic services to account for an emissions control area (ECA) off the coast of North America that went into effect on Aug. 1.
  • TOTE to convert 2 Alaska ships to LNG
  • Maersk's West Africa push
  • Fujitsu chooses Cincom for kiosk logistics
  • Charaf named Delta's cargo chief
    He replaces Neel Shah, who recently stepped down from the position. Charaf, a 16-year veteran of the airline including four years as head of Delta Cargo, will maintain his current role as president of the airline's technical operations.
  • Ex-Im Bank lifts turbine blade exports to Brazil
  • Martin Bencher opens in SoCal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 6, 2012
  • Fujairah opens on firm note
    General upward movement in prices seen across most markets.
  • Bunker prices show strong gains in European ports
    Markets shift upwards with double-digit gains seen in Piraeus.
  • Korean cargo figures up over last year ago
    But growth likely to stall on gloomy outlook.
  • 'Bunker problem' bulker heads to China
    New owners of renamed Panos Earth complete repairs faster than expected.
  • First of its kind Mobile Phone App from Ocean Intelligence
    'A must-have tool for any busy Maritime Credit Manager.'
  • Chinese ports stick to growth
    Ports activity increasing but slowing overall in first half.
  • Development agency wants fresh study of fuel cell technology
    Lessons from road-based project suggested similar technology could be used in ships.
  • Rising bunker prices start week at major Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels mixed at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • OPEC ramps up global demand estimates
    Demand for natural gas also set to grow as North sea oil drys up.
  • Bomin and Linde to develop LNG bunker infrastructure
    'We want to offer LNG to ship owners as an alternative energy source.'
  • Banks downgrade WFS shares
    Lower rating a result of WFS's continued slow earnings growth, says Bank of America.
  • US shipping firm gets ECA waiver
    TOTE seeks to convert its vessels to LNG as their primary fuel source.
  • Hanjin Shipping trims losses
    Box division returns to black for first time in over a year.
  • Low sulphur sales to be tracked by Singapore
    MPA to track sales of LSFO product, add bunkering details to e-Pans and general declaration documents.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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