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October 8, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Drewry: Ship costs down, but new marine regulations will squeeze margins
  • Chilean port strike, Valparaiso open, San Antonio shut, others at risk
  • Antitrust probe, excess tonnage, trouble with China mar NYK birthday
  • World Bank: Asian growth to slow, but domestic demand will spark rebound
  • Hapag-Lloyd receives 13,169-TEU New York Express, or is it 12,500 TEU?
  • DB Schenker opens links to Russia via Berlin, Krakow, Riga, Helsinki
  • Encompass offers guarantees for Asia/Australasia refrigerated exports
  • INTTRA enhances multi-carrier OceanSchedules solution with new upgrades
  • Atlanta airport to open 9,290-square metre air cargo terminal in 2014
  • Carriers: Animal air shipments profit steady as most air cargo lags
  • Boeing lowers its 20-year annual air cargo growth rate forecast by 0.7pc
  • United to start Chicago-Shannon flights, boosts Houston-London links

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • DCI net falls to INR 13 cr. Co. inducting new equipment
  • Moore Stephens calls for rethink on capital gains exchange rate distortions on ships
  • Shipping Ministry orders payment of pending PLR/bonus to port & dock workers
  • Sukhar Exim celebrates 10th anniversary
  • ...hikes duty drawback rates on eligible items
  • Bangladeshi exports to N-E hit by infra hurdles
  • Goa's iron ore exports to be hit by SC ruling
  • Govt to introduce new package to boost exports
  • Soyameal exports could touch 50 lakh t this fiscal
  • DP World sole bidder for JN Port's 330-m terminal project
  • GTI appeals to labour body not to disrupt operations
  • Mumbai Port reduces stevedoring charges for Bunder traffic
  • Port capacity should double in 5 yrs: Planning Commission
  • Forex reserves up by $837 million
  • INR ends week at 5-month high of 51.85
  • Moody's outlook on India remains stable
  • RBI should intervene to curtail high rupee volatility: Fieo President
  • KPKS Vice-President Ranabhai Visariya appointed Organising Secretary of Gujarat State INTUC
  • Geodis Wilson to handle transportation of lock gates for Panama Canal expansion
  • Stedergroup ships dutch dredgers from Holland to Singapore

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • World's fourth longest bridge gets traffic control technology
    Siemens will be the general contractor and is equipping the almost three-kilometer freeway bridge at the eastern end of the Sea of Marmara in Turkey with state-of-the-art traffic c...
  • Truckparking Rotterdam opened
    Truckparking at the port facility of Rotterdam has opened two new secure parking areas each with 85 parking spaces. With the new parking zones, Truckparking Rotterdam is in line wi...
  • Audi expands CO2-neutral transports with DB Schenker Rail
    DB Schenker Rail will make its transports of new Audi cars from Neckarsulm to the loading port of Emden in Lower Saxony carbon neutral. Already in August 2010 new Audi car transpor...
  • CN tests natural gas/diesel fuel powered locomotives
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is testing two mainline diesel-electric locomotives fuelled principally by natural gas in revenue service on the 300-mile run between Edmonto...
  • PAL to reduce Seoul service
    Starting next Sunday, 7 October 2012, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reducing its service between its Manila hub and Seoul Incheon to two daily operations. Originally launched as a y...
  • Adelaide and Christchurch join forces
    A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to link one of the largest un-serviced city pairs in Australasia with the aim of benefiting business, freight and tourism of bot...
  • Weakness in Asia-Pacific air cargo continues
    Preliminary traffic figures for the month of August released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued weakness in airfreight markets, which remain depres...
  • LDA and DFDS in joint venture for their ferry business
    France's Louis Dreyfus (LDA) and Denmark's DFDS have entered into a joint venture for all their ferry lines in France, which recently starting operating. The Channel crossings of C...
  • IBIA appoints new CEO
    The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Captain Cliff Brand as its new CEO. Taking up his new appointment on 24 October 2012, Brand will be replacing IBI...
  • Gian Carlo Alessi appointed head of cargo at trinational Euroairport
    Euroairport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has announced the appointment of Gian Carlo Alessi as head of its cargo department. Alessi, who will be a member of the management, will assume ...
  • Swisslog CEO Remo Brunschwiler to leave the company
    Remo Brunschwiler, CEO of the Swisslog Group for warehouse, distribution and health-care solutions, will leave the company by the end of December. He will take up the post as CEO o...
  • Militzer & Münch brings valuable art to Kazakhstan
    Militzer & Münch, the international transport logistics services provider whose head office is in St Gallen (Switzerland), transported more than 400 works of art to the Kazakhs...
  • DPD invests in three new depots in UK
    Parcel service provider DPD has announced that it has invested GBP 4.3 million in three new depots in London, Southampton and Dundee (UK). The new depots, which collectively are ex...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • Newport News Shipbuiding crane makes largest lift yet
  • Corvus supplying battery system for fuel cell vessel
  • Damen-design Platform Supply Vessels under construction in...
  • Braemar promotes NASSCO LNG containment system
  • Austal acquires engineering service provider

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • G6 Alliance partners eye Gothenburg feeder shuttle
  • US rail freight traffic tally delivers up/down week
  • FESCO plans to begin new Black Sea region service
  • Washington Governor talks trade during trade mission stop in India
  • TSA taps Douglas Hofsass as new assistant administrator

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • Golden opportunities for capesize bulkers
    What was supposed to be a quiet holiday turned into a bumper week for owners
  • Greek-owned capacity reaches all-time high
    Owners focus on bigger and younger vessels, says Petrofin
  • Investigation launched into HK ferry collision
    Harbour remains a safe haven, says Marine Department
  • Brussels asks Greece to explain shipping tax system
    Inquiry launched as owners and government thrash out deal to boost state coffers
  • Unsecured creditors get court sanction to pursue rival Omega bids
    'Higher and better' offers sought for bankrupt firm ahead of rumoured Delos bid
  • BLT works to pull off a deal with its creditors
    Workout team calls meeting a day before crucial deadline to approve its proposals
  • Technical diplomacy
    The need to find a resolution on a non-shipping topic should not stall IMO's progress on CO2
  • The future of private maritime security - have your say
    Lloyd's List survey sets the agenda for a roundtable debate on piracy
  • Technology transfer hijacks MEPC debate on market-based measures
    Committee sidesteps CO2 emissions and ballast water problems
  • Piracy resurgence is possible with cashflow injection
    One ransom payment could ignite activity
  • Structured bonds offer extra way into capital markets
    Rating of an SPV can be better than its parent company's, according to Norton Rose
  • Oaktree book sale could prompt fresh cut-price disposals
    Other banks may follow Lloyds to ditch burdens on their portfolios
  • Sleeker, faster, quicker
    Efficiency in shipping is so doggedly pursued, so rarely achieved
  • UK port data highlights steady and long-term decline in exports
    Rotterdam cements its role as top gateway to Europe
  • Financial support alleviates shipyards' pain in Spain
    Interest subsidy offered until new tax lease scheme is agreed
  • Spanish shipbuilding industry finds a champion
    Support contrasts with that available elsewhere
  • Sensible seamanship
    Pilots are on and off ships all the time, giving them a wide-ranging view of ships' operating standards and the competence of their crews
  • Zouros eyes expansion in ports and offshore sectors
    Northern Greek group aims for more ASD tugs and investments in offshore support vessels
  • TMT continues to negotiate over Samho bulkers
    Yard receives only 30% of payment from Taiwanese owner
  • Odfjell secures $200m credit for US tank terminals growth
    Joint venture with equity investors aims to expand facilities at Houston and Charleston
  • Antwerp targets Asia-Europe containers
    Inland Belgian hub seeks wider customer base for location that 'cuts shipping costs'
  • New ships planned for Russia's Yamal LNG export project
    Arctic venture seeking final investment decision could generate 200 loads a year
  • Rotterdam port boss urges owners to cut capacity and improve logistics
    Shipping lines seeking discounts on harbour dues should find other ways to ride out the downturn, says Hans Smits
  • Prosafe returns to Sembcorp Marine for more rigs
    Oslo-listed rig operator to build at least one more semi-submersible accommodation rig that can host 450 workers

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • ITF to target India, Sri Lanka
    THE ITF said today it would target ships calling at major Indian and Sri Lankan ports for inspection next week
  • A year later, Rena salvage continues
    SALVORS have started hacking back steel from the bow section of the box ship Rena, whose grounding caused New Zealand's worst spill one year ago today
  • Chinese tanker orders surge 256% m/m
    CHINESE orders of big ships dominated newbuilding contracts in September, with tanker orders alone surging 256% month on month, according to Greek broker Golden Destiny
  • Two LNG export plans advance in US
    TWO MAJOR LNG export projects, in Texas and Alaska, have reported progress as the push toward foreign sales accelerates
  • HHLA buys out intermodal partner at Polzug
    HAMBURG box terminal HHLA operator made the next move today in restructuring its intermodal division by assuming full control of container block train operator Polzug
  • Iranian VLCC transports crude to S Korea
    IRANIAN VLCC Brawny is headed to South Korea with a crude cargo, according to IHS Fairplay data
  • Baltic grain stems lift Europe's shortsea bulkers
    VESSEL earnings in the European shortsea bulk trades continued to recover this week, as the Baltic grain loading season remained in full swing
  • Eitzen debt accord agreed
    EITZEN Chemical, Norway's listed chemical carrier group, said today it has reached a restructuring agreement in principle
  • MISC to realise $2.3Bn from asset sale
    MISC WILL receive more than $2.3Bn from selling its stake in a semi-floating production system and its subsidiary, which owns the semi-FPS
  • DPW becomes only JNPT terminal bidder
    DUBAI Ports World has emerged as the lone bidder for the 330m minor box terminal at JNPT
  • Technical co-operation seen at MEPC meeting
    BRAZIL said that during today's final session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee, substantial progress had been made in talks about technology sharing and knowledge exchanges
  • Subsea 7 wins $100M Oz deal
    SUBSEA 7, the seabed-to-surface engineering group listed in Oslo, said it has won a $100M contract from Apache Australia for the Julimar Development Project off Western Australia
  • Banks grant Odfjell $200M in credit
    ODFJELL Holding (US), a subsidiary of OTLG, has secured a $200M, five-year secured credit facility from US banks, the Bergen-based parent of the Odfjell group said
  • KG funds hive off Capes
    GERMAN KG house Commerz Real is selling two Capesize bulkers to avoid losses for the ships' KG investors
  • Great Lakes port woes worsen
    SHIPS ENTERING most US ports are having carry well below capacity cargoes because of low water levels in the Great Lakes following a winter and summer of below-average rain fall, according to a US maritime group

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • New Chassis Solution at Port of Virginia
    Joe Ruddy had a big problem. One by one over the last few years, many of the 30 shipping lines serving the Port of Virginia were announcing plans to pull out of the business of providing chassis to haul their customers' containers. How would the port's Hampton Roads Chassis Pool...
  • Freight-Related Transport, Warehousing Sectors Add 4,300 Jobs
    The U.S. freight-related transportation industry and the warehouse sector added about 4,300 jobs in September from August, helping to push down national unemployment under 8 percent for the first time since 2009. Employment in the sectors handling freight in September was up about 49,000 jobs from the same period in 2011,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • Damco hires new CFO
    A track record of result orientation; a leader and a strategic processor; those are the qualities that the newly-hired global chief financial officer, Pernille ...
  • Fargo gets carrier praise
    Leading UK specialist software firm, Fargo Systems, has joined with international port operator DP World to develop an export booking interface for the CNS (Community ...
  • G6 Alliance to start Gothenburg feeder link
    The partners of the G6 Alliance have announced that during the winter season when their Loop 3 Asia-Europe service string will be suspended as part of the group's ...
  • Crowley acquires new logistics firm
    Jacksonville-headquartered Crowley Maritime Corporation has recently acquired the Houston-based, freight forwarding, export packing and logistics company, Jarvis ...
  • Maersk feeder still aground
  • Safmarine imposes Dammam surcharge
    The congestion difficulties in Dammam and in getting cargo into/out of the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, are continuing with Safmarine among carriers announcing ...
  • APM T's Callao project takes shape
    APM Terminals (APM T) has commenced construction on its new container terminal in Callao, with work now underway on demolishing the city's old Patio Guadalupe railway ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • Pancoast abandons charter
    A dispute over the early termination of a charter contract has led to the arrest of bunkers on board a handysize bulker in New Orleans.
  • Sinokor strikes again?
    While the downturn has forced some shipowners to sit on the sidelines of the sale-and-purchase arena others are taking advantage of declining asset prices and picking up tonnage at a record pace.
  • NGM dives into pool
    NGM Energy of Greece has entered its lone crude carrier into Heidmar's aframax tanker pool.
  • BLT given more time
    Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) is confident that creditors will back a long term restructuring plan after a Singapore court agreed to extend a protection order by two months.
  • Double jeopardy
    A Norwegian ferry has bashed into a dock for the second time in eight days.
  • MISC sale raises $1.7bn
    MISC has sold a half share in an oil and gas producing unit that will enable it to tone down debt and keep its shipping division afloat.
  • UANI turns on China
    US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has turned its fire on the China Classification Society (CCS).
  • Humpuss faces debt action
    Indonesia's Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) is facing legal action by a creditor to stop it paying off other debts.
  • Going for a drive
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Crew safe after fire
    A fire on a Chinese cargoship has been brought under control off Japan.
  • MSC honours pledge
    Rena charterer MSC has made good on its promise to help out New Zealand businesses hit by the boxship's grounding last October.
  • Eitzen Chem get a breather
    Eitzen Chemical has taken another step on the road to safety after sealing a restructuring package with creditors.
  • Heater blamed for blast
    The botched assembly of a heater caused a fireball that seriously injured three CSDC tanker crew in Australia, an accident probe has found.
  • Odfjell secures $200m
    Terminals group Odfjell Holding has bagged a new $200m loan to expand in the US.
  • Making your mind up
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • IRISL cash frozen
    Iranian owner IRISL is facing a money headache as the country's central bank, the CBI, effectively froze $50m of cash deposits.
  • Subsea 7 SURFs again
    Oslo-listed owner Subsea 7 has won another installation contract worth $100m.
  • I hit the sheriff
    An Algoma bulker has been involved in a collision with a sheriff's vessel and a pier in Ohio.
  • Yard workers protest
    Greek shipyard workers have broken into defence ministry property in a protest over wage arrears.
  • Atwood ties up newbuild
    Atwood Oceanics has secured a one-year charter for a jack-up drilling rig now under construction in Singapore.
  • Clear out at Lamprell
    Lamprell has removed its top three senior executives as it looks to restore investor conference in the troubled rig builder.
  • Oz China cargoes slide
    Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland, a bellwether for Chinese industrial activity, fell 9% last month.
  • SFI shifts into high gear
    Ship Finance International has raised nearly $90m from a follow-on equity offering backed by Morgan Stanley.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • Citrus growers feel squeezed by Maersk
    The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa's CEO said the plan by Maersk and sister company Safmarine to raise reefer rates $1,500 per 40-foot container is "overzealous" and "flawed."
  • Produce groups step up supply chain safety
  • Great Lakes levels heighten dredging crisis
    The water levels on the Great Lakes have begun their seasonal decline, so the impacts of the dredging crisis will become even more pronounced in the fourth quarter, warned the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force.
  • Shippers call for greener ships
  • VPA given authority to decide port privatization
  • Report says Connecticut ports have niche opportunities
    The Connecticut Deep Water Port Strategy Study, prepared by Moffatt & Nichol, said "despite its rich maritime history, the Connecticut ports and related maritime industries have not fared well in recent decades."
  • Commentary: Apple's logistics lessons from maps
    Apple has moved away from its Google Maps partnership and launched its own Apple Maps, which has been such a problem that Apple's CEO Tim Cook apologized, and has recommended users try services from its competitors instead.
  • UK Club warns rising ship engine breakdowns
  • ALK's rail routing service adds 20 carriers
  • MOL reinstates NKX service
  • Over 4,100 Internet pharmacies shuttered
  • G6 Alliance's feeder between German ports, Gothenburg

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 5, 2012
  • Global bunker prices fall across week
    Bunker markets track crude declines to end week down overall.
  • North American prices rally to close out week
    Futures completed longest run of weekly decreases since June after Energy Department reported that US crude output rose to 6.52 million barrels a day last week, the most since December 1996.
  • New UK headquarters for Ocean Intelligence
    'The office move is about creating business opportunities.'
  • Ross's eco doubts not shared
    'Undecided' billionaire out on a limb on eco-tonnage debate.
  • Prices end the week up in Fujairah
    Bunker prices closes the week firm in Fujairah on Friday.
  • Bunker prices firm in Rotterdam
    Strong gains were seen in fuel oil and distillates.
  • SA port strike edges closer
    Call made for secondary action at country's ports.
  • Sales of 500 cSt material climbing in Asian hubs
    Sources say Hong Kong September sales of high viscosity IFO have doubled year-on-year.
  • Pirates take gasoil from seized tanker
    IMB says fuel was transferred to a waiting bunker tanker.
  • Dan-Bunkering makes Singapore appointment
    New trader started this month.
  • Singapore broker nets Korean contract
    Hyundai Merchant Marine's broking and bunkering business goes to Singaporean firm.
  • MPA asks players to nominate 'outstanding bunker player'
    Singapore authorities looking for 'commitment to quality standards and quantity assurances.'
  • Bunker prices end week firm
    Supplies of marine fuels were fine at major ports in Asia on Friday.
  • US ferry owner enjoys 30% fuel savings with new vessel
    Vessel performing 'up to our expectations', says president and owner of Rhode Island Fast Ferry.
  • No clear IMO response to fuel sampling practice
    MEPC 64 unable to agree on guidelines for PSC procedures when obtaining samples for sulphur compliance testing.
  • Danish bunker firm to launch Cambodian ops
    Set to leverage its knowledge and technology know-how to develop Cambodia's offshore bunker business.
  • Bunker firm expands reach to Hong Kong
    Expansion 'natural move' for IBS, says managing director.
  • Deal 'most compelling option' for Titan
    Enhanced subscription deal 'defining moment' for Titan, says executive director.
  • 'Comprehensive' study on hull fouling and fuel savings
    Study compares types of hull cleaning methods for cruise vessels and their resulting fuel savings, says Eniram.

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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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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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