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May 10, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • WTSA proposes rates hikes of US$100-400/FEU for frozen meat from July 1
  • STX Pan Ocean offers Far East-Middle East service; and CK Line joins Namsung's KVT service
  • Makings of a super hub: A tale of two cities of Shanghai and Singapore
  • China has 26 ports that now handle 100 million tonnes of cargo a year
  • Dachser establishes branch in Malaysia through JV
  • Increases in US retail container traffic to rise for the rest of 2012
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics enhances Australia, Europe, Americas links
  • Danaos adds another 13,100-TEU box ship to its fleet, sells 28-year-old vessel
  • Qantas to increase domestic capacity in 2012/13 to maximise profit
  • London Gatwick aim for emerging markets after Air China gain
  • Chapman Freeborn chalks up another accolade winning 'Charter Broker Of The Year' Award

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • 'Toxic' US ship refused permission to anchor at Alang
  • Express Transport is now Express Global Logistics
  • ITIC says ship managers must beware increase in claims by owners
  • MANSA holds valedictory function of its 'Foundation Course on Shipping Logistics'
  • JNPT intimates of power supply shutdown on May 12
  • Demand-supply gap in coal widens to 161 mt in 2011-12
  • Govt cancels onion MEP till July 2
  • Govt revokes draconian penal powers on excise, Customs duty evasion

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • Opening of Berlin's new airport postponed
    The new Berlin Brandenburg airport (BER) in Germany will be inaugurated later than originally planned. The project participants were convinced until just recently that the requisit...
  • Roporfret plans ferry service between Portugal and Belgium
    The Portuguese shipping company Roporfret, a specialist for intermodal transport between Portugal und Northern Europe, is planning to operate a regular ferry service between the po...
  • Hoyer GmbH augments advisory board
    The retired executive chairman of BP Europa SE, Dr Uwe Franke, has been invited to join the advisory board of the Germany service provider Hoyer. Franke spent most of his professio...
  • MAN sees growth stagnating in difficult markets
    The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN generated a Q1/2012 operative result of EUR 253 million, compared to EUR 325 million in the like-for-like period in 2011. The 22 % de...
  • US transport company Schneider renews fleet
    Schneider National, a leading US transport company, plans to replace one-third of its fleet by the end of 2012. The company has invested in 3,000 new vehicles, most of them manuf...
  • Alaska Railroad Corporation: more freight business and more projects
    Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) reported that its 2011 freight train revenue increased by 12.7% thanks to expanded coal exports and a 3% volume increase in interline (barge-rail...
  • Russian Railways' network ships 106.4 million t in April 2012
    According to the latest figures, the Russian Railways network shipped 106.4 million t of freight in April 2012, an increase of 2.9% compared to April 2011. Shipping volumes in the ...
  • Airfreight volumes still sinking at European airports
    The European airports trade body ACI Europe released its March/Q1 traffic report on 7 May. The document provided the first substantial indication of how airport traffic is performi...
  • HKIA pledges to be the world's greenest airport
    Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and 40 business partners recently pledged to make Hong Kong International airport (HKIA) the world's greenest airport - the first commitment of i...
  • New regional sales manager Americas for Virgin Atlantic Cargo
    Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Jim Barruch as regional sales manager - Americas as the carrier prepares to launch new routes and additional frequencies to destinations in the ...
  • Michael Vorwerk resigns from CNS
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced that Michael Vorwerk has resigned and will end his term as president of the Cargo Network Services Corporation (CNS), a...
  • Ceva reports higher turnover and less profit in Q1/2012
    The global logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics boosted its turnover in the first quarter of the current year to EUR 1.712 billion, a 2% increase compared t...
  • Dachser now present in Malaysia
    Dachser, an international logistics service provider based in Germany, continued its international expansion by the establishment of a joint venture in Malaysia at the beginning of...
  • Geodis Wilson inks contract with Bic
    Geodis Wilson, the global freight management company and freight forwarding arm of the French Geodis Group, has been selected by the world renowned stationery and multi-product man...
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines delivers food to Afghanistan
    Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group has transported 100 t of food supplies to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) personnel in Afghanistan using one of AirBridgeCargo Airlines' B...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • Former Hawaii Superferries get Navy names ... and mods
  • Vigor Industrial's US Fab delivers covered paper barge to...
  • Lance Camerna back at Holland America
  • Damen delivers firefighting vessel to Bremen
  • "Bad day for pirates" video upsets some
  • Delivered in 2011, National Security Cutter has holes, rust
  • Donjon Marine refloats former Staten Island car ferry
  • GL Noble Denton makes Marine Casualty Investigation...
  • Dakota Creek AGOR newbuilds to have Siemens diesel electric...

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • Port of Tacoma warns residents of emergency warning system tests
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement plans to add peak season surcharge
  • NOL Group delivers first quarter 2012 numbers
  • Seattle Port Commission backs Washington Tourism Alliance
  • CKYH Alliance lines to restructure Asia to US East Coast service loops

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • Sanko Steamship adds tonnage in first quarter
    Ailing shipowner continues vessel sales but takes delivery of previous orders
  • Clock is ticking for Sanko
    Japanese shipowner struggling with its second financial crisis
  • When the master is cast as a criminal
    Seafarers' Rights International survey exposes shocking treatment of crew
  • Sorry, shipping isn't booming in Britain
    RSA-sponsored study's methodology leads to overoptimistic claims
  • Norwegian research praises Oslo's maritime prowess
    But Singapore still accorded top slot
  • No ships in sight from Port of Portland
    But maritime reminders are close at hand
  • NOL reports $254m first-quarter loss as box lines struggle to recover
    Box line pins its hopes on improved freight rates and cost-cutting
  • Exxon Valdez denied the right to die in India
    Court to rule whether ship can be laid to rest in Alang
  • Indian-Iran oil trade falls by a third
    April saw US diplomatic pressure take effect
  • BLG breaks the billion euro sales barrier
    German logistics group's pre-tax earnings climb as turnover rises 12.4% to just over $1.3bn
  • Germany sees new wave of KG Fund failures
    Former Beluga vessels among the casualties as further collapses loom
  • Maersk Line charter of panamax boxship sets new rates benchmark
    Firm interest by charterers in panamax and post-panamax vessels
  • Bocimar buys capesize resale pair for bargain price
    Deal marks further decline in capesize values
  • Calling the tune
    Shippers say reliability matters - but are they willing to pay for it?
  • Cosco's Ma Zehua charges that Vale is boycotting its vessels
    Chinese shipping giant's president says move is retaliation for nation's valemax ban
  • Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case extended to June
    HSH Nordbank show-cause notice hearing likely in week of June 4
  • Cosco Corp (Singapore) reports 25% fall in first-quarter profit
    Shipbuilder targets offshore orders
  • Antwerp secures approval for future expansion
    Flemish regional government reserves more than 1,000 ha for port activities
  • Owners seek to arrest Sanko vessel
    Cobelfret and Liquimar claim $16m in Baltimore court
  • Costa Cruises pays out to French victims
    Deal gives 235 survivors $11,700 each but leaves them still able to sue
  • Commerzbank to run down shipping
    Market conditions will worsen, bank warns
  • DNB pulls Singapore research
    Bank will cover selected Asian shipping and energy stocks from Oslo
  • Odfjell hints at newbuilding orders as its revenues improve
    Company may be lured by 'tempting' prices for coated chemical tankers
  • Box terminal at Atlantic end of Panama Canal given go-ahead
    Permits granted for construction and operation of $600m Panama Colón Container Port
  • Algeciras growth brings hope to blighted Spanish economy
    Port has 'moral responsibility' to create jobs, says Morón
  • Transpacific lines to levy peak-season surcharge
    Carriers say forward bookings signal stronger demand
  • The dilemma and the cure
    The cost of the revolution should not prevent it from happening
  • Shanghai volumes decline in April
    Growth dips suggest slowdown in China's trade
  • Navios Partners grosses $72m from follow-on offering
    Funds may be used for fleet expansion, says Angeliki Frangou-led bulk carriers operator

Fairplayweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • North-South gap seen wider at Europe's ports
    GROWTH prospects for box cargo handling in North and South Europe are diverging, according to Global Port Tracker's North Europe Trade Outlook
  • Tweet alarms Carnival
    IN YET another false alarm for the cruise industry, US agents scrambled to search Carnival Magic for biological weapons this week in response to a 'tweet'
  • NOL losses worsen to $254M
    SINGAPORE'S NOL said today 1Q12 losses worsened to $254M, from losses of $10M in 1Q1
  • Tankerska Plovidba turns to 1Q profits
    CROATIA'S Tankerska Plovidba said it has turned around the losses of 2011's first quarter
  • Ferry strike suspended
    SNCM workers voted today to suspend a strike that had halted most of the French Med ferry company's sailings to Corsica during the past eight days
  • Dockwise raises its stake in Fairstar to 54%
    DOCKWISE said today it now controls 54% of the shares in Fairstar Heavy Transport
  • Odfjell profits turn into losses
    ODFJELL, the listed Norwegian chemical tanker and tank terminal group, said today it lost a net $3M in 1Q12, from profits of $11M year on year
  • MOL remains 'watchful' on Iran crude
    MOL, JAPAN'S biggest shipping group, told Fairplay today it would welcome sovereign insurance guarantees from Tokyo that would enable it to continue importing Iranian oil
  • Analysts reassess COSCO yard unit
    COSCO Corp (Singapore)'s lower earnings in 1Q12 suggest it faces challenging times as it persists with its offshore marine ambitions, analysts said today
  • Wilson cuts losses
    WILSON, the listed Norwegian shortsea operator, said today it reduced its losses in the first three months of the year
  • SMM's profits fall 25%
    SINGAPORE'S SMM today posted net profits of S$113M ($90M) in 1Q12, compared with profits of S$150M ($120M) a year earlier
  • Germany seen missing offshore power targets
    PROJECT cargo flows and investments in Germany's offshore wind sector are dropping far below targets, a survey has indicated
  • West Oz buying port land
    THE PREMIER of Western Australia today said his government has begun to acquire land for a major new Pilbara port
  • More KG feeders on the rocks
    THE RISE in insolvencies among German one-ship KG companies is continuing, with two more '90s-built feeder/handy box ships ordered into administration
  • Record predicted for Chinese coal imports
    CHINA'S coal imports could hit monthly record 25M tonnes in July, a drybulk consultancy has predicted

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • FedEx, UPS Keep Rural Reach Through USPS Backtrack
    Parcel giants FedEx and UPS will still be able keep piggybacking on the U.S. Postal Service network to remote locations,...
  • Horizon Operating Loss Narrowed in First Quarter
    Horizon Lines said its first quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $6.1 million from $9.4 million a year earlier...
  • Livingston International Acquires M.G. Maher
    Livingston International has acquired New Orleans-based forwarder and customs broker M.G. Maher & Co. and the business of its affiliate...
  • Recession Cuts Into European Port Traffic
    Imports at Europe's largest container ports declined 1.1 percent in the first two months of this year as economic problems...
  • DOT Freight Index Slipped 0.8 Percent in March
    Freight ton-miles carried by the for-hire transportation industry fell 0.8 percent in March from February, the Transportation Department said. ...
  • Global Details Terminal Expansion Plans
    Global Container Terminals issued details of a 70-acre expansion that will open in 2014 and use cargo-handling technology to squeeze...
  • Nippon Express Net Profit Tripled in FY2011
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that its net profit surged a whopping 215.5 percent in fiscal...
  • Domestic Maritime Advocates 'Sail In' to Washington
    In February, shippers staged a "fly-in" on Capitol Hill to "stand up for trucking." Today, a the domestic maritime industry...
  • TranzAct's Regan Warns Shippers on Truck Rates
    Shippers that don't monitor trucking costs carefully could see truck pricing skyrocket by 2014, Mike Regan, president of TranzAct Technologies,...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo Expands West Africa Service
    Saudi Airlines Cargo has increased freighter frequency from its Jeddah hub to N'Djamena in Chad with the addition of a...
  • International Air Cargo Tumbled in March
    Global air traffic contracted 2.2 percent in March as 14 of the world's top 20 freight airports experienced year-over-year declines,...
  • NOL Posts $254 Million First Quarter Loss
    Singapore-based NOL Group reported a $254 million first quarter loss despite cost-cutting and rate increases in March, and said high...
  • USMX's Capo 'Cautiously Optimistic' on ILA Contract
    United States Maritime Alliance Chairman and CEO James Capo said he is "very hopeful and even cautiously optimistic" that management...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Rates on Major Trade Lanes
    Hapag-Lloyd will raise its freight rates on major trade lanes as part of a new rate restoration program. From...
  • CKYH Alliance Restructures East Coast Services
    The CKYH alliance will restructure five of its current all-water services from Asia to the U.S. East Coast this month....
  • TSA Proposes $600 Peak Season Surcharge
    Shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific are counting on a strong peak season this summer and fall to support a...
  • Pacer, CSX Extend Partnership Past 2014
    Pacer International and CSX Transportation have extended their partnership through a new multiyear agreement, giving the intermodal middleman more opportunity...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • WTSA suggests rate increases for reefer cargo
    The Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) has proposed a set of non-binding guideline increases for freight rates covering frozen and chilled beef, ...
  • NOL Q1 loss prompts 'organisation streamlining'
    A USD254 million net loss in the first three months of the year will mean a global staff downsizing at Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines [NOL] in an endeavour to ...
  • CKYH expands transpac offerings as 'strong summer' for volumes forecast
    The CKYH Alliance has announced a restructuring and expansion of its Asia-US East Coast services - just as the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) ...
  • TPT moves onto 'stage two' improvement process at Durban
    Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), which operates the majority of container-handling facilities in South Africa and has a productivity improvement programme in place ...
  • SNCB Logistics still in the red
    The EU's love affair with rail privatisation suffered another knock yesterday when Belgium's state-owned SNCB Logistics reported a EUR185 (USD240) million loss ...
  • OOCL and Team Lines join forces in SBX2
    Hamburg-based Team Lines has become a vessel providing partner in OOCL's SBX2 service between northern Europe and the Baltic Sea. Since the end of April it provides ...
  • Textainer confident about the future
    Textainer, the world's largest container lessor, expects the demand for containers to remain robust and fully expects to meet this demand by adding to its equipment ...
  • A sensible alliance
    Like the nefarious bankers before them, container shipping lines have been tarred with a 'reckless' brush for their gung-ho ordering of cellular capacity, way beyond ...
  • Developing world comes to rescue of ocean carriers
    The latest information from Container Trades Statistics confirms that the developing world will probably save ocean carriers this year. As shown in the table, containerised ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • Eagle springs split
    Sophocles Zoullas in the driver's seat as bulker owner attempts to resuscitate share price on the heels of quarterly deficit.
  • Solstad strikes
    Oslo-listed owner prepares to pounce on offshore unit after boosting bottom line in the first quarter.
  • Pierce poaches Partridge duo
    Boston, Massachusetts-based law firm expands admiralty line-up with recruits from Partridge Snow & Hahn.
  • Newbuilds on the barbie
    Safe Bulkers predicts painful price drop at leading shipyards as it mulls fresh investments in fuel-efficient tonnage.
  • Tankerska bounces back
    Croatian tanker player returns to profit in first quarter after shedding loss-making aframaxes.
  • Tanker attack foiled
    Crew of aptly-named Savvy seal accommodation block and engine room as pirates fail to gain control of vessel.
  • Deiulemar boss dies in raid
    Eighty-eight-year-old owner Michele Iuliano killed by heart attack as fraud squad hits his house.
  • UDSC cuts deficit
    State-run Ukrainian cargoship and ferry operator has chopped Q1 losses despite revenue dip.
  • Deeper red for NOL
    Singapore-listed container line burns cash for the fifth successive quarter as higher fuel prices and lower rates bite.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • Retailers push for Lacey Act revisions
  • ALAN adds targeted mapping tool
  • Ryder expands food packaging ability
  • Capo doesn't think ILWU will join ILA fight
  • NEWSFLASH: Global details Bayonne terminal expansion
  • FIATA concerned over EU air freight security
  • APL loses $246 million in 1Q
  • CKYH to add all-water loop next week
  • Livingston International acquires M.G. Maher
  • TSA to seek peak season fee in June

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 9, 2012
  • Nustar Energy surges up FORTUNE 500 list
    Company attributed rise in revenue to increased volume and prices for bunker fuel.
  • Bunker levy could accelerate adoption of Coriolis technology
    Authorities collecting the levy would need to have accurate data about bunker volumes, says instrumentation company.
  • Prices weaken in European hubs
    Prices for 380 cSt grade in Rotterdam have been falling for five consecutive trading days.
  • IBIA Board appoints Vice Chairman
    Simon Neo will automatically become Chairman in 2013.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Good demand and active market in Suez.
  • Ship owners 'want fuel saving technology but lack the funds'
    'There is no money for the initial costs,' says CEO of Germanischer Lloyd.
  • 'Completely dead' bulker facing arrest
    Reports say vessel's engine failure is linked to bunkers delivered in South America.
  • NOL losses widen to $254 million on high fuel costs
    Posts losses even as it achieves $100 million of cost savings through reduced fuel consumption and improved operational costs.
  • Asian bunker prices still falling
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Settlement reached in San Francisco Bay bunker spill case
    Owner and ship manager of the tanker Dubai Star to pay total of $1.96 million in settlement fees.
  • Odfjell sees 'better earnings' despite high bunker costs
    Expects declining bunker costs in Q2 to 'offset some of the challenges we are faced with'.
  • Ships slow steaming despite risks from pirates
    Fuel savings could be used to pay for guard protection services.
  • Environmental targets for ships should be 'practical'
    Implementation of EEDI on existing ships 'impractical', says BIMCO's secretary general.
  • 'No capex' model for green tech solutions
    Framework gives shipowners the opportunity to install green tech solutions, says Carbon War Room spokesman.

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