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March 8, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Demand for medium-range product tankers to rise this year
    The richest investors in shipping are buying petrol tankers, anticipating that fuel demand will expand faster than the fleet for the first time in nine years.
  • Surplus of tankers stays at year's high for 2nd week
    A surplus of the largest oil tankers competing to load crude at Persian Gulf ports remained at this year's highest level for a second consecutive week.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL joins rivals in raising Asia-Europe rates - US$450/TEU from April
  • MOL hikes rate US$150/TEU on Far East to subcontinent from March 15
  • Manila's ICTSI net profit increases 33pc to US$130.5 million in 2011
  • Maersk spreads new layer of boxes to up capacity of SAMMAXer to 8,700 TEU
  • Biggest quay crane in the world to be built at Shanghai Yangshan port
  • Yantai western port area throughput surpasses million-tonne mark
  • ZPMC signs contract with Port of Miami for sale of quayside cranes
  • Sichuan to spend US$715 million to up port capacity to 1.65 million TEU
  • CEVA 2011 profit increases 9.9pc to US$422 million, record sales up 0.7pc
  • US Senate, House bill to quash court ruling against anti-China duties
  • Valencia port chief says cutting transshipment discourages new investment
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port takes delivery of mega box lifting cranes
  • China Southern launches Guangzhou, Qingdao, Los Angeles cargo flights
  • China Postal Airlines to start operating between Shijiazhuang and Seoul
  • Ocean freight threatens as China high-tech plunge hits air cargo trade
  • Victorville's Southern California Logistics Airport seeks world cargo

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Hoyer special containers fly perishable confectionary ingredients to India
    Since mid-February Hoyer, a traditional, independent family enterprise headquartered in Hamburg and one of the world's leading bulk logistics providers, has been using heatable int...
  • Record volumes for Muscat and Salalah airports in January
    Muscat Airport and Salalah Airport in Oman reported a dramatic rise in cargo traffic in January 2012. Muscat noted a 22% rise in the air cargo traffic, taking the tonnage to 9,075 ...
  • Kögel to be pedigree manufacturer of box bodies
    The panel competence centre in Duingen, Lower Saxony (Germany), has been a member of the Kögel group of companies since the end of 2011. Kögel, Europe's third largest manufacturer ...
  • Contargo takes over Wincanton's container activities
    The German transport service provider Contargo has taken over six terminals from Wincanton and purchased shares in another three sites. All of these facilities have been integrated...
  • Crossrail contractor awards major contract to GBRf
    Crossrail tunnelling contractor BFK has awarded GB Railfreight (GBRf) a major contract to move over 1 million t of excavated material from a tunnel portal at Westbourne Park in wes...
  • Zufall Logistics expanding in Germany
    The Zufall Logistics Group, a one-stop German logistics service provider based in Göttingen, recently took over Night Star Express's distribution zone in the Dortmund and Hagen reg...
  • Kuehne + Nagel introduce active wireless sensors for airfreight real-time temperature control
    The Switzerland-based logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel is setting new standards in the handling of pharmaceutical products. As part of its KN PharmaChain product, the comp...
  • More containers on Hamburg-Poland route
    The port of Hamburg (Germany) noted a substantial increase in the number of containers that it handled for Poland in 2011. This follows a slight decrease in 2010. Boxes on feeder s...
  • Containerships now serving Pori
    Containerships, the Helsinki-based shipping line, is now serving the Finnish port of Pori. Weekly departures are available from Pori to Sodertalje, Klaipeda, Teesport, Sheerness an...
  • DSLV welcomes plans for gigaliners
    The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) welcomes the EU Commission's plans to partially allow longer and heavier trucks (LHVs) on international routes. The DSLV prom...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo to introduce new service from Saigon
    Saudi Airlines Cargo is to launch a new B747 freighter flight from Saigon (Vietnam), on 25 March 2012. In combination with its Hong Kong flights, the service will be operated twice...
  • Scan-Trans appoints new CEO
    The shipping company Scan-Trans Worldwide has appointed a new chief executive officer with immediate effect. After a successful turn-around process, the board of directors selected...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Bollinger holds Fleet Dedication ceremony
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard starts production of SeaRiver Aframax tankers
  • Alcoa gets Navy contract to develop advanced welding techniques for shipbuilding
  • Horizon Lines issues updates on environmental initiatives
  • Bourbon reports 2011 annual results
  • Wärtsilä launches new medium voltage power drive

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Port of Everett processing first full load log ship since 2002
  • Port of Bellingham continues grant program for small cities
  • Horizon Lines taps Rodriguez as Puerto Rico vice president/GM
  • Port of Portland celebrates start of new Hamburg Süd service
  • Port association representatives call for federal support of seaports

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Downturn deters investment in green shipping recycling
    Owners under pressure to scrap for the highest possible price
  • Bridging the Strait
    The fortunes of Algeciras and Tangier Med are closely interwoven
  • CMA CGM reports a $30m loss for 2011
    The shipping line says it will buck the trend and end this year in profit
  • The equipment purchaser's dilemma
    Shipping needs equipment that works perfectly to avoid vessels being declared deficient in a port state control inspection
  • Goldenport hikes dividend after return to annual profit
    UK-listed container vessel and bulker owner increases revenues on larger fleet
  • Firefighting capacity cut to a handful of coastal counties
    Swathes of UK left without cover after Maritime Incident Response Group axed
  • End of MIRG disappoints UK's shipping industry
    Chamber of Shipping wanted to retain cover at key locations
  • Senior firefighter slams decision to axe MIRG
    Retain MIRG, argues Kent fire chief
  • German wing of UniCredit retains shipping team
    Bank still looking for the right deals, Janssen confirms
  • High bunker prices are here to stay
    Structural changes include falling fuel oil yield
  • Shell reports 'boom' in technical failures on chemical tankers
    Oil major blames lack of trained engineers and construction at cut-price shipyards
  • Surge in Asia-Europe spot box rate lifts charter market's mood
    Containership owners hope increased freight will translate into higher prices
  • Box profitability index hits record low
    Danish shipping lender says market outlook is weak in 2012
  • Cruise reform likely before Costa Concordia investigation concludes
    Industry bodies wary of unnecessary regulatory changes
  • Cheaper Indian rail freight could boost iron ore exports
    Move counters national drive to put domestic steel production first
  • LR tanker locked in to low rate for three years
    Formosaproduct Alpine will reportedly earn little more than operating cost
  • Only one UK fire service confirms it will maintain maritime capability
    Scrapping of Maritime Incident Response Group takes effect at end of this month
  • CMA CGM pioneers new-style customer contract
    Innovative approach to index-linked pricing could offer lines and shippers protection against volatility
  • Nuntius joins the Rule B queue against Allied Maritime
    Illinois complaint seeks redress for alleged loss suffered due to overdue ship redelivery in 2009
  • UK standards for armed guards will be in place by end of the year
    International regulation to follow in 2014
  • Shanghai official calls for 'free trade towns'
    Further integration between ports and townships urged to promote urban development
  • Firefighting cuts
    The UK's Maritime Incidents Response Group has had only half a dozen callouts since its inception in 2006, but the point is that MIRG operates by way of an insurance policy
  • New regulations could drive chemical tanker owners out of business
    Soaring compliance costs threaten companies' survival
  • Dockers lock horns with bank
    Occupy protests reach Italy as ship workers seize UniCredit-owned ship
  • Qingdao Port to commission iron ore terminal that can receive valemaxes
    But berth with nominal capacity of 300,000 dwt may operate below capacity
  • Norden profit falls by $157m
    Results for 2011 beat forecast, but Danish shipowner expects 2012 to be more challenging
  • Shanghai port boss forecasts lower box growth
    Chen predicts 3%-5% increase in volumes to as China's economy slows
  • Diamantopoulou to head Greece's development and shipping ministry
    Owners unimpressed as ministry structure remains unresolved
  • Cosco Pacific plans further expansion in Fujian province
    Cosco's Hong Kong-listed unit to own up to 40% of southeast China ports group
  • ReCAAP gets another five years in Singapore
    Anti-piracy information centre seals agreement for hosting headquarters

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Tankers face US headwinds
    THE EIA has lowered its forecast for US liquid fuels demand, weighing the outlook for tanker imports
  • Yangzijiang eyes ship leasing arena
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it is considering entering the ship leasing business with compatriot banks
  • Allied tagged again
    GREEK charterer Allied Maritime has been hit with another US lawsuit, despite its plea to counterparties for forbearance
  • Greek shipping chief named
    ATHENS has named former European commissioner and Socialist politician Anna Diamantopoulou as its new shipping minister, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Bourbon returns to profits
    FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon has swung back to profits during the second half of 2011
  • Panalpina seeks market share in freight sales
    GLOBAL freight forwarder Panalpina today vowed to focus on building market share in freight sales and management after moderate growth in 2011
  • Avast! 'Pirates of Trapani' are angry
    AN OIL tanker has reportedly been seized in Sicily by angry Italian crew members who dubbed themselves 'the Pirates of Trapani'
  • Breaker sales exceed '11's
    OWNERS are selling more vessels for demolition than during this period of last year, a shipping analyst has calculated
  • China's caustic soda exports grow
    CHINA'S caustic soda exports soared to a record of 2M tonnes in 2011, consolidating its status as the world's biggest caustic soda exporter, IHS Chemical reported
  • Drybulk snarls ease again
    DRYBULK port congestion has dropped for the third straight week, as ship day delays in the major coal ports decreased by 10%, while dropping 11.5% in iron ore ports
  • VLCC rates hovering
    BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates are expected to remain even at best this week, with tonnage remaining ample for cargoes to be covered for the last week of March
  • Norden's net profits fall steeply
    DS NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulk and product tanker company, said net profits fell in 2011 to $87.8M, from $244.8M a year earlier
  • Static drybulk rates seen
    HIGH IRON ore inventories and slow coal demand in China mean that drybulk rates are likely to remain static until 2Q2012, RS Platou has predicted
  • Tilbury-Gothenburg container link opened
    THE UK-based unit of French box giant CMA CGM, MacAndrews, has reportedly opened a service linking Tilbury with Sweden's Gothenburg
  • ICTSI profits rise 33%
    PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI's profits for 2011 rose 33% year-on-year to $130.5M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Senate Would Act Quickly on Transport Bill, Boxer Says
    The Senate could pass a transportation bill quickly whenever Senate leaders agree to a package of amendments for debate, Sen....
  • Villaraigosa: Infrastructure Investment is a Must
    Mayors from throughout the U.S. are standing by their call urging Congress to enact multiyear surface transportation legislation, which would...
  • Maersk to Launch India-East Africa Service
    Maersk Line will launch a container service connecting the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and East Africa, starting in early...
  • Wilcox Savage Expands Maritime Law Practice
    Industrial law firm Wilcox Savage is expanding its maritime practice in the port city of Norfolk, Va., adding attorneys Christopher...
  • CMA CGM Lost $30 Million in 2011
    CMA CGM swung to a net loss of $30 million in 2011 from a $1.6 billion profit in 2010 but...
  • Panalpina Climbs Back Into the Black
    Panalpina swung to a profit of $139.7 million in 2011 from a 2010 loss of $28.6 million as the Swiss...
  • Sourcing Alternatives Challenge China's Dominance
    Manufacturers are looking for lower-cost sourcing locations as China's wages rise well above those in other emerging markets. ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Hikes East Asia Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd is seeking a series of general rate increases on East Asia services, as part of a new rate restoration program....
  • Strike Is Possible, ILA's Daggett Warns
    International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett warned of a possible ILA strike if the union can't secure acceptable terms in...
  • Indexed Ocean Contracts Catching On, But Slowly
    Multiyear contracts indexed to freight rates are slowly starting to catch on in global trade lanes as a means of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • Panalpina and Ceva improve in 2011
    Panalpina and Ceva improved their financial performance in 2011 despite adverse market conditions, underlining the stability of freight forwarders compared to ocean ...
  • Colombia's river Magdalena to be upgraded
    A significant stretch of the Magdalena river in Colombia is to be upgraded and its navigable channel improved in a bid to improve the movement of goods from the ...
  • ICTSI posts strong results
    International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) strategy of investing in medium size regional ports and cargo-handling facilities is paying off with the ...
  • Investors' angst as Greek deal goes to the wire
    As the 20:00 GMT tomorrow [Thursday] deadline approaches for the terms of the EUR130 billion second bail-out for debt-ravaged Greece to be realised, equity investors ...
  • Auckland sacks its striking dockers
    The industrial action-plagued New Zealand Ports of Auckland has announced that it intends to dismiss its striking dockers and contract the work out, but will give ...
  • INTTRA takes trading of containerised goods into 21st Century
    INTTRA has introduced a multi-carrier and multi-bank electronic Bill of Lading (B/L) service that enables shippers to get paid faster for goods sold under letter ...
  • ILA president goes to war on eve of US longshoremen negotiations
    Labour contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Atlantic and Gulf ports later this month look set to be stormy ...
  • Chassis antitrust immunity slammed by shipper at TPM
    Concerns were raised yesterday at the Long Beach-hosted JOC TPM about the recent antitrust immunity granted to chassis manager Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • CMA CGM in profit pledge
    French liner titan vows to return to the black this year after 2011 ended at a loss.
  • Erria falls deeper into the red
    Copenhagen-listed company battered by writedowns and floundering chemical carrier market.
  • PNSC slated for sell-off
    Pakistan lines up potential privatisation of state owner, but not before halting its monopoly on government business.
  • FOW pens three more
    Norwegian company's Windcarrier unit to pay $4.4m each for three crewboats.
  • Bourbon profit drained
    Higher financial costs push down 2011 earnings at French offshore ship giant, despite revenue rise.
  • MOL tanker targeted
    Gang attacks Japanese-owned vessel on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Aden.
  • Goldenport returns to profit
    Paris Dragnis-led owner overturns 2010 loss as it takes in newbuildings.
  • Dolphin looking for $40m
    Oslo-listed seismic company to tap investors for funds to add a seismic streamer package to a vessel.
  • Blinded by the light
    Sun reflections on water partly blamed for German cargoship and fishing boat colliding off Denmark.
  • Norden to spread its wings
    Both tankers and bulkers on the menu for Danish owner - but it won't be doing banks any favours.
  • ICTSI expanding empire
    Philippines operator buying into container terminal at Karachi in Pakistan as profit rises.
  • They think it's Orlova...
    It is now, as rusting Russian cruiseship heads to breakers following prolonged stay in Canada.
  • Blaze hits Philippines ferry
    All passengers accounted for after Cebu Ferry 1 catches fire off Batangas.
  • Norden nails Q4 bets
    Danish owner trumps forecasts in the fourth quarter but braces for lower 2012 numbers.
  • Yuexin yokes huge order
    Chinese shipyard wins deal to build 10 anchor-handlers for Marten of Singapore, plus 10 options.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • CMA CGM reports 2011 loss, predicts turnaround
  • FMC reviews 27 OTI license applications
  • Very big ships entering transpacific
  • Maersk suspends Europe-India ICON loop
  • U.S. wants end to India's poultry trade ban
  • Ex-Im Bank sets up in 4 U.S. cities
  • DHL recycles electronics in Australia
  • Indexed freight swaps now hedge backhauls
  • Report: U.S. recycling legislation violates trade law
  • SaaS-based supply chain management sees growth

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2012
  • New medium-voltage power drive launched
    Drive is able to offer medium voltage solutions with increased efficiency and redundancy, which leads to lower fuel consumption and reduced operating costs.
  • Horizon Lines' green initiatives see financial and environmental rewards
    Company has reduced fleet fuel consumption by 3.5 percent and cut emissions by an estimated 231,000 tonnes.
  • Sustainability goes 'hand in hand' with commercial success
    Asia takes up the banner of sustainability, says Jonathon Porritt.
  • Uncertainty 'most significant' barrier to uptake of GHG reduction solutions
    EU study underway to analyse market barriers that prevent uptake of cost effective abatement opportunities and how to surmount them.
  • CMA CGM back in the red
    'Bunker prices soared 34% over the year,' says container shipping group.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Prices falling in South Africa.
  • European market softened
    Rotterdam prices barely move.
  • Container sector 'facing new phase of consolidation'
    'Container industry will shrink to seven to 10 carriers by 2020.'
  • Indian Shipping Corp. expected to hedge bunker purchases
    Bunker costs made up 34% of its total expenditure in the final three months of 2011.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asian ports
    Players report 'above average' demand.
  • Green Award certified ships offered discount on oil recovery system
    Offer made after French firm joined Bureau Green Award as an incentive provider.
  • German firm offers ultrasonic desulphuriser for fuels
    Hielscher ultrasonic systems 'able to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.'
  • Shipping industry to 'move towards' using LNG as bunkers
    Gazprom to discuss the subject at a joint seminar next month.
  • Brightoil: Volumes Clarification
    Sales volumes for H2 were 6.6 million metric tonnes.
  • WFS declares quarterly cash dividend
    Dividend stable even as the company posted 'record' earnings for full year 2011.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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