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March 9, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping crisis to extend into 2013, says Moody's
    The global shipping slump is expected to last well into 2013 as a glut of vessels and a growing credit squeeze will challenge even the toughest companies in the seaborne sector, Moody's Investor Service said on Wednesday.
  • CMA CGM in talks to overhaul debt terms
    CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping firm, is in talks with its banks to overhaul its debt terms to ease financial pressure caused by volatility in the freight sector, the French group's finance director said on Wednesday.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM suffers net loss of US$30 million in 2011 as revenues rise 4pc
  • Maersk-BNSF offer slow ships and fast trains from LA to US Midwest
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes Far East, Oz, India rates on March 15 and April 1
  • Auckland to sack 292 striking dockers, replacing them with new hires
  • Tough contract talks loom in October between dockers and eastern US ports
  • Eurogate Wilhemshaven receives first 4 of 8 of world's biggest quay cranes
  • Shippers and carriers weigh impact of slow steaming on overall costs
  • MOL to experiment out gas injection on slow speed of diesel engines
  • Railway ministry okays Guiyang's Gaimao Logistics Centre box operations
  • SBS Worldwide starts HK, Shenzhen, Shanghai to US consolidation
  • INTTRA hosts TPM conference to discuss industry performance metrics
  • Germany's Dachser to open Dutch 30,200-square-metre cross-dock facility
  • St Kitts & Nevis ship registry quality drive boosts inspection results
  • Kenya and Ethiopia to build railway from Lamu Port to Addis Abba
  • Hong Kong's AAT air cargo volume up 23pc to 51,690 tonnes in February
  • Nanning airport cargo volume increases 66pc to 5,398 tonnes in February
  • Lufthansa Cargo calls for faster shipper accreditation to meet EU deadline
  • ATSG quarterly net profit up 17pc to US$23.3 million as sales fall 7pc
  • Etihad Airways offers 5 flights weekly between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai
  • Malaysia's MAS could be the loser in MASkargo spin-off: S&P analyst

Exim Indiaweb site
  • FEDSAI's new office-bearers elected
  • France developing techniques to tackle maritime piracy
  • Martin Sieg appointed global head of ocean freight at Damco
  • Strategy in place to ensure supply of Iranian crude: Govt
  • Urmila Project Services moves largest ODC package to New Mangalore Port for IOCL's Paradip refinery
  • US trade delegation visits JN Port
  • Rlys hikes freight rates by up to 20 pc
  • Exports of man-made fibre textiles to cross $ 11.5 bn by 2016-17: Minister
  • Govt panel to re-evaluate cotton export ban today
  • KASEZ aims at ' 3,000 cr. exports by fiscal end
  • Surplus stocks may force govt to allow 1 mt sugar exports
  • US becomes net oil exporter for first time in 63 yrs

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • New head of Finnair Cargo
    Finnair has appointed Juha Järvinen as managing director of its cargo companies, Finnair Cargo Ltd and Finnair Cargo Terminal Operations Ltd, with effect from 14 May. J'rvinen will...
  • Gatwick says hello to Hong Kong Airlines and good-bye to Air Asia X
    This morning (8 March), Hong Kong Airlines arrived for the first time at London's Gatwick airport. The arrival heralds the introduction of a daily service operated with a fleet of ...
  • Oil and fuel distributor in UK expands fleet with Isuzu vehicles
    The Southampton (UK)- based oil and fuels distributor WP Group said that the longevity, manoeuvrability and reliability of a tanker vehicle were the driving factors when specifying...
  • New study: US airports are vital economic hubs
    The USA's commercial airports are a powerful economic engine, generating 10.5 million jobs and USD 1.2 trillion - about 8% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and a...
  • A lot more money for Switzerland's railway infrastructure
    Switzerland's federal council of ministers is allotting nearly CHF 9.5 billion for the operation and maintenance of the country's railway infrastructure between 2013 and 2016. The ...
  • IJS selects managing director for German market
    IJS Global, a worldwide logistics service provider, has appointed Stefan Heine as managing director Germany. Reporting to EMEA CEO, Mike Gillett, Heine will be based at the newly o...
  • Railfreight sector increased in Europe
    Data collected by the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) on the performance of the rail sectors in Q3/2011 shows a continued recovery of railfreight i...
  • Scania switches to fossil-free fuel for internal transport services
    The Swedish truck manufacturer Scania is now taking a further step in its efforts to reduce the climate impact from its own operations. Using renewable bio ethanol as a fuel rather...
  • Scandlines adding Baltic Sea services
    The Danish/German shipping company Scandlines, based in Rostock, is augmenting its Baltic Sea services. The carrier now offers daily departures (except on Sundays) to Latvia. Four ...
  • Inchcape Shipping establishes own office in Malta
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has established a new office in Malta. It is headed by ISS country manager Ray Turban. (it)
  • New general manager at Haeger & Schmidt International
    Heiko Brückner, the current managing director of H&S Container Line, will also assume the task of general manager of Haeger & Schmidt International in October this year. Ha...
  • Kenco announces three promotions
    Kenco, a Tennessee (USA)-based 3 PL-provider, has promoted three executives. Brad Liddie, now vice-president, operations (Stryker-Medical), joined Kenco in 2001 as an operations su...
  • Amsterdam and Cologne airports to reward quieter freighters
    The Russian carrier AirBridgeCargo (ABC) is the first freighter operator this year to enjoy reduced airport charges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, by benefitting from the facility'...
  • Rhenus begins construction of new logistics centre near Paris
    The German Rhenus Group has commenced construction work on its new logistics centre in Gretz-Armainvilliers (Seine and Marne), in the Paris region. A 32,000 sqm warehouse of the la...
  • Panalpina reports successful 2011
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based Panalpina Group can look back on a successful 2011. The provider of supply chain solutions further expanded its profit margins and achieved a consolid...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • OSG promotes Janice Smith to Senior Vice President
  • Austal completes repair and maintenance work on Sea Fighter
  • Cargo ship master faces alcohol charge after collision with Stena ferry
  • ME-GI engine edges closer to commercial production
  • Van der Velden Timon rudders selected for high speed RoPax
  • Malcolm Vincent becomes 110th President of IMarEST

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • Port of Seattle sees gains in 2011 financial totals
  • NYK nets ISO14001 nod for Sydney/Melbourne offices
  • Pacific Merchant Shipping Association schedules annual luncheon for April 11
  • International Trade Administration releases export trade data for cities
  • Horizon Lines inks report covering carrier's 'green' efforts

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • Norden forecasts two-tier tanker market
    Fuel-efficient tonnage has 'competitive edge' of double hulls in the 1990s
  • Tanker rates will flatten this year
    Market faces triple-whammy of recession, oversupply and high bunker rates
  • STX Pan Ocean and Swiss Marine seek damages from Allied Maritime
    Greek charterer faces new Rule B complaints in Illinois
  • CMA CGM seeks minority investor for ports business
    Company aims to finalise debt restructuring in June
  • DVB Bank profits hit all-time high
    Sale of containers helps earnings to rise to $195.3m
  • Chemical and product tankers eye early upturn
    European laws on low-sulphur fuel will drive new tonne-mile demand
  • Q&A: Energy Transact partner David Gardner
    LNG shipping is gearing up for growth, but flexible arrangements could make for more disputes in the future
  • LR tankers grow in popularity in the Atlantic
    Use of long range vessels for Atlantic trades stifles MR tanker chartering
  • Dubai Drydocks World launches $2.2bn debt restructuring plan
    Company says earnings comfortably top budget
  • VLGC fleet set to match demand
    Tonne-mile demand boosted by China taking cargoes from Atlantic basin
  • Rising production drives up global seaborne LPG trade
    Middle East and West Africa increase liquefied petroleum gas output, while western Europe sees decrease
  • LNG charter market seeks spot tonnage
    A buyer in possession of good cargo must be in need of a ship
  • FMC developing freight index for US exporters
    Commission exploring the use of data it has on file to develop a container shipping rate index for targeted export commodities
  • Supramax Atlantic rates climb on rising US scrap and pet coke cargoes
    Indonesian port congestion also pushes up Pacific charter rates
  • Goldenport focuses on secondhand containerships
    Newbuilding spree 'very unlikely, especially in bulk carriers'
  • Clarksons' core profits hold steady in 2011
    Broker gains market share in dry and wet divisions and predicts tanker industry growth
  • Naval and regional states co-operate to increase piracy prosecution
    It will still be 'many years' until Somalia can deal with the problem
  • Cargoship master arrested after Belfast ferry collision
    Vessel named as Union Moon
  • Heavylift vessel faces Grand China litigation in Texas
    Oldendorff and C Transport Cape Size seek Rule B attachment against Eagle
  • Armed guard contract to be published before the end of the month
    Guardcon will provide clarity but BIMCO questions who will take the next step
  • Better to be green
    Today's tough shipping economics is cutting into the green recycling initiative
  • Tough times for CMA CGM
    CMA CGM has asked creditors for more time
  • STX Offshore & Shipbuilding wins $100m heavylift contract
    South Korean yard to deliver crane ship to SSMC in first quarter of 2014
  • Rena's master failed to respond to radar warning of dead-ahead reef
    Accident report details minutes leading up to New Zealand grounding
  • Cosco Shipping reports rising volumes
    State-owned giant's Shanghai-listed unit may bottom out in first half of 2012
  • PNSC to lose monopoly status in advance of going private
    Pakistan's state-owned shipping company will be stripped of its right of first refusal of public sector cargoes
  • DSME in $2bn FPSO deal for Inpex
    Vessel bound for Western Australia's Ichthys project
  • Chinese shipping lines pessimistic about their prospects
    93% of carriers say industry faces its worst downturn in three decades

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • DVB to raise ship lending
    GERMAN specialist transport bank DVB said today it plans to expand its exposure to shipping this year despite turmoil in major dry and wet cargo segments
  • Allied under siege
    INSTEAD of forbearing, Allied Maritime's counterparties are accelerating legal actions, filing $8.5M in fresh claims yesterday
  • Goldenport eyes expansion
    GOLDENPORT Holdings, the Athens drybulk and box shipowner, left the door open today to cautious expansion after returning to profits in 2011
  • Loan portfolios stay on shelf
    SHIPOWNERS will probably be spared the headache of switching bank portfolios so their loan accounts can be transferred to more acquisitive lenders, transport bank DVB said today
  • Legal complexity seen failing seafarers
    MARITIME law's complexity is failing seafarers, a top jurist has told Fairplay
  • Hay Point short of coal
    STRIKES at mines operated by the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance are the major cause of coal shortages at Hay Point coal terminal, IHS McCloskey reported
  • Hurtigruten finishes shuffle
    A LOAN accord has enabled Hurtigruten of Norway to complete restructuring of its debt
  • Oz mining exports rocket
    THE VALUE of mining exports from Australia reached a record in 2011, according to new figures
  • Stolt-Nielsen weighs new bond issue
    STOLT-Nielsen, the London-based chemical carrier and tank terminal group, said today it might issue bonds on the Norwegian market
  • COSCO buys three bulkers
    COSCO has exercised purchase options on three Panamax bulkers it had chartered from two of George Economou's companies
  • VLGC sector depressed
    HIGHER contract prices of Saudi Arabian LPG have depressed freight rates for very large gas carriers on the Persian Gulf/East route
  • Rena shortcut confirmed
    A REPORT today found that the captain of Rena, the box ship whose grounding caused New Zealand's worst pollution casualty, had been taking a short cut
  • Profits rise at Clarkson's
    CLARKSON'S said today 2011 net profits rose to £35.4M ($56M) from £32.4M in 2010, despite a fall in revenues to £194.6M from £202.6M
  • Vale finishes first transhipment
    BRAZIL'S mining giant Vale has executed its first iron ore transhipment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • Legislators Seek to Tie HMT Spending to FY2013 Budget
    While a long-term transportation bill faces an uncertain future in the House, sponsors of a measure to spend all Harbor...
  • Intermodal Volume on US Railroads Climbs 6 Percent
    Intermodal volume hauled by major U.S. railroads rose 6 percent year-over-year in the week ending March 3, pushing intermodal traffic...
  • USPS to Lose $83.2 Billion by 2016 Unless Congress Acts
    The U.S. Postal Service, upping the pressure on Congress to allow it to overhaul operations, said Thursday that it will...
  • Boehner Rides Senate's Version of Transport Bill
    House Speaker John Boehner appears to have given up hope of resuscitating the ailing House surface transportation bill after he...
  • CP to Open North Dakota Crude Oil Facility
    Canadian Pacific Railway said it would further tap the Bakken crude oil boom this summer by opening a North Dakota...
  • Qatar Airways to Expand Cargo Capacity
    Qatar Airways will expand its global bellyhold and freighter network via its Doha hub later this year. Starting in...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Posts $79.2 Million Loss
    Air France-KLM's cargo unit swung to a $79.2 million loss in 2011 from a $19.8 million profit in 2010 amid...
  • Lufthansa Lost $17 Million in 2011
    Lufthansa, Europe's second-largest airline, swung to a net loss of $17 million in 2011 from a $1.5 billion profit in...
  • Italy Slams India's Action Over Deaths of Fisherman
    The recent arrest and jailing of two Italian armed ship guards by Indian authorities drew a sharp protest from the...
  • DHL Drives Deutsche Post Growth
    Germany's Deutsche Post DHL, coming off a year in which net profit fell by half because of a onetime charge...
  • 'Multichannel' Shoppers Challenge Retail Supply Chains
    Retail supply chains are no longer just multimodal, they're multi-channel, and that's adding layers of fulfillment complexity for shippers, a...
  • Two New Export Control Offices Open
    Federal officials on Wednesday announced the opening of two offices to expedite the investigation into shippers believed to be illegally...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • Pelindo II to build Kalibaru CT
    Indonesia's state-owned port operator Pelindo II is to develop a new container port for the heavily congested Jakarta (Tanjung Priok). Phase one of the project ...
  • D-Day for the Greeks
    Greece says that almost 60% of its bondholders have agreed to a 53.5% [EUR206 billion] 'haircut' in value ahead of the 20:00 GMT deadline today - it needs a 75% ...
  • Brazil marching to the growth beat
    The largest economy in Latin America, Brazil, is now the world's sixth-biggest, overtaking the UK in the process. According to official data from the National Institute ...
  • Maersk revamps Middle East-Indian Ocean/East Africa network
    Maersk Line is shaking up its regional Middle East-Indian Ocean/East Africa network as it strives to improve service levels, extend market coverage, target the ...
  • Auckland sackings: 'unlawful'
    That is the belief of New Zealand's Maritime Union [MUNZ] after digesting yesterday's shock news by the council-owned Ports of Auckland [PoA] to dismiss almost ...
  • US execs urge: 'Kill' harbour tax
    Strong hostility from the US container industry was voiced against the Harbor Maintenance Tax [HMT]at the Long Beach-hosted JOC Transpacific Maritime Conference ...
  • CaroTrans adds Charleston/South Africa direct LCL link
    US, Clark (NJ)-based CaroTrans has added Charleston as a direct call on its LCL service offering to South Africa. The move reflects growth in the market and is ...
  • LA gears up to face Panama Canal challenge
    The port of Los Angeles' (LA) executive director Geraldine Knatz has applauded the announcement that Maersk has teamed up with BNSF for its 'Absolute Reliability' ...
  • CMA CGM also sinks further into the red
    As with most other ocean carriers, CMA CGM sank further into the red in the final quarter of the year. Compared to Q3 11, its revenue only decreased by 1%, down ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • BLT unit takes over tonnage
    $50m lawsuit against Berlian Laju on hold as US-based Chembulk takes direct control of chartered ship from Indonesian parent.
  • Allied faces legal avalanche
    Dimitris Marinis at the helm as Greek operator grapples with dry downturn and charter claims of nearly $15m.
  • Shipping slips under radar
    Only seven shipping names flagged on Forbes rich list, but there were plenty more industry big hitters fighting hard with global elite.
  • K Line wins JFE freight deals
    Japan's K Line secured three major long term freight contracts with JFE steel involving three newbuildings
  • Green shoots for ConTex
    For the first time in a year all the arrows on the Hamburg Shipbrokers Association's containership chartering indices are pointing skywards.
  • Van Oord happy with year
    Dutch dredging specialist sees a rise in turnover but says 2012 will not be easy.
  • Albedo set for freedom?
    Malaysian boxship tipped to receive ransom drop which would end long-running piracy drama, it is claimed.
  • Clarksons settles with Nikitin
    Top shipbroker draws a line under long running Sovcomflot and Novoship corruption cases as it pockets $7m from Russian businessman.
  • Tanker hit by fire
    Deck of Volgoneft-215 went up in flames in St Petersburg after fuel oil spilled.
  • Moody's in recovery warning
    Light at the end of the tanker and bulker tunnel is over a year away, ratings agency says.
  • DSME wins Ichthys FPSO
    Korean shipbuilder emerges victorious in the race to build $2bn floater for Australia LNG project.
  • DVB overcomes market gloom
    Top ship finance bank on profitable course despite significant rise in bad loans.
  • Master pulled from Med
    Russian captain missing for six hours suffers hypothermia after miraculous rescue by Spanish authorities.
  • Stolt joins bond flock
    Oslo-listed owner is the latest to tap the red hot bond market for cash to clear existing debt.
  • Mipo makes offshore move
    Korean yard clinches first platform supply vessel contracts from European owner in a deal worth $196m.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • U.S. sets up inter-agency export control centers
  • UHC mobile tool improves pharma logistics
  • CORRECTION: ILA warns of strike if demands not met
  • Huawei, IBM partner on mobile logistics
  • TNT, Emirates enter cargo code-share
  • FMC outlines initiatives to assist exporters
  • Encompass offers cargo control app
  • Maersk Samba's faster tempo, adds Antwerp
  • Horizon names Rodriguez Puerto Rico VP
  • ABC makes first cross-polar flight

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2012
  • Asian fuel oil timespreads falling
    'Current demand is so weak now, it's pushing down the premiums.'
  • Prices up in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Some Rotterdam suppliers fully booked until March 12.
  • Prices barely move in Fujairah
    Good bunker in Middle East hub.
  • Algeciras sets new annual bunker sales record
    Supplied volumes in 2011 up by nearly a quarter after a dip in 2010 as more container ships call at the port.
  • MISC Bhd downgraded
    Moody's says decision driven by 'high fuel costs' and overcapacity.
  • Ferry group blames bunker costs for fall in profit
    'Fuel costs had been a significant headwind for a number of years.'
  • Fuel oil stocks fall
    But Singapore inventories still above 21 million barrels.
  • IFO prices climb in key Asian ports
    Weak demand in Asian ports on Thursday.
  • 'Tight' avails of MGO at Colombo
    Supplies of MGO should return to normal after March 10, says trader.
  • 'Half' of shipyards unable to back performance claims
    Use of LNG as bunker fuel in Norway is 'obviously attractive,' says Gearbulk.
  • Biofuels provider for US Navy posts losses for 2011
    But fourth quarter loss (Q4) lower than Q3 losses.
  • Canadian firm enters trial agreement for vessel tracking services
    System aims to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

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