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July 10, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd to introduce Asia-Europe PSS & GRI rate hike in August
  • Hyundai Heavy wins US$1.2 billion order for ten 13,800-TEUers
  • World Bank's IFC invests US$15 million in Romanian shipping line
  • Sino-Kazakhstani trade off as Alashankou border volume slips 3.2pc
  • Wuhan-Yangshan shipping service had more than 290 sailings in 2012
  • US administration says new China auto tariffs violates WTO rules
  • South African transport minister mulls jobs in ship, oil rig repairs
  • Cosco in 'green' deal with Jotun for latest anti-fouling marine paint
  • Toll Refrigerated business is to be sold to Automotive Holdings
  • Airbus trails Boeing, as 6 freighter orders cancelled in cargo slump
  • Boeing expects freighter demand growth to slow over 20 years
  • Kuehne + Nagel buys Vancouver perishable goods transport firm

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Asia-Europe spot rates dip
  • Coastal Chinese fleet increasingly trading on high seas
  • EVERGREEN LINE to charter ten 13,800-TEU newbuildings
  • Hans-Ole Madsen joins ICTSI
  • MSC takes 10 pc stake in Crossrail having strong links to Antwerp port
  • NITC pushes for 2nd place among tanker operators
  • SCI organises talk on business ethics & corporate culture in Hindi
  • UAE to fund fight against piracy
  • US postpones 100 pc container scanning until July 2014
  • Car exporters shifting focus to non-EU markets
  • Cotton exports may fall by 9 pc: USDA
  • Expedite surplus milk powder exports to avoid damage: Pawar
  • Southern spinners considering importing cheaper cotton
  • Soyameal exports rise 54 pc to 1.80 lakh tonnes
  • Wheat exports set to zoom
  • NMPT sees marginal growth in Q1 cargo handling
  • PM has assured help in amending shipping laws expeditiously: Kerala CM
  • Adani Enterprises, QR National to study possibility of developing coal rail line in Australia
  • Rlys freight earnings surge 26 pc in Q1
  • Change in validity of Advance Authorisation as per revised FTP
  • Commodity import bill likely to dip by $ 60 bn
  • Focus on exports: Kaushik Basu
  • Hike in import duty of manganese ore in offing
  • INR regains early losses, still lower at 55.88
  • Ministries lock horns over liberalising SEZ policy
  • US to emerge as India's future gas source

Marine Logweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Paris MOU publishes 2011 annual report
  • U.S. Geological Survey seeks replacement for R/V Grayling
  • MHI completes full scale two-stroke engine test facility
  • Princess Cruises awards Wärtsilä long term service...
  • IHC Merwede subsidiary changes name to IHC Sealing Solutions

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Port Metro Vancouver aims to improve trucking productivity
  • Mozambique joins list of piracy code signatories
  • NYK ships monuments at no cost to honor New Zealand quake victims
  • Col. Anthony Wright named Puget Sound Partnership head
  • Trucking association publishes freight forecast through 2023

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Just say no to newbuildings
    Overcapacity means the industry needs no new capesize tonnage, at any price
  • Canada unveils container hub port plan to challenge Panama Canal
    Nova Scotia's Sydney a potential east coast mirror of Prince Rupert
  • Falling product tanker asset values make scrapping look attractive for 15-year-old ships
    LR tanker 13 years old is worth only $5m more than scrap
  • Secondhand capesize prices crash to record low
    Average five-year-old cape is worth barely a fifth of value during the boom
  • General Maritime survives thanks to careful planning
    US tanker player emerges from Chapter 11 protection within six months
  • Life after bankruptcy
    Sanko, Korea Line and General Maritime show how shipping lines handle receivership
  • Sanko Steamship lodges second bankruptcy
    Japanese carrier enters receivership again
  • Golar LNG sister company builds up long-term contracts
    Sale of regas vessel keeps it in the Fredriksen family
  • Iyo Wind arrest in Texas brings new hitch to Sanko bankruptcy
    Does US Chapter 15 protection apply to chartered ships?
  • Handysize bulker sale indicates value closing in on same level as capesizes
    Bangladeshi buyer picks up 16-year-old, 46,664 dwt vessel for $10.6m
  • What old boys' club?
    Jeremy Penn explains why the Baltic Exchange is a thoroughly modern market organisation
  • VLGC spot market picks up after a dozen fixtures
    Iran cargoes carry a premium but it is unclear whether sanctions apply to LPG
  • Use of slow steaming kit spreading across industry
    Maersk Line is talking to owners about installing turbocharger cut-outs on the ships it charters, Wärtsilä reports an upturn of interest in the kits and MAN Diesel has sold 200
  • Shipowners reluctant to take European Investment Bank loans
    European Investment Bank still looking for shipowners needing loans to invest in new fleet-wide efficiency solutions
  • Lloyd Fonds closes in on rescue bid for KG funds
    Ocean 16 will agree terms with a German bank, says Teichert
  • Boxship demolition on the rise
    Braemar forecasting 200,000 teu to be scrapped in 2012
  • Sanko holds creditors meeting in London
    Company likely to push restructuring plans
  • Labour row brings Europe oil and gas giant to the brink of total stoppage
    Norway shutdown hits LNG carriers and offshore vessels and threatens global supply
  • Pacific Basin and Boluda team up to launch Australian tug business
    Firms lodge joint bid for contracts at Australian LNG terminals
  • A wake-up call
    The controversy over seafarer fatigue gets a test case
  • Qingdao port operator borrows yuan via offshore facility
    QQCT gets $345m loan on advice from PBOC
  • Iranian aframax dons disguise to shuttle crude from Kharg
    Neptune among the latest tankers in the country's fleet to change identity and flag
  • Keep calm and carry on loading
    Libya's new democracy should calm itself and let the oil flow
  • Clearer channels needed for piracy reporting in West Africa
    Inaccurate reports fuel rumours
  • Xiamen Port funds highway to Gulei
    Joint investment with CCCC bucks slowdown in China BOT projects
  • South Africa urged to consider state shipping bank
    Move would assist local owners in securing finance
  • Coscol shipments rise 23.5% in January-June
    Cosco unit supported by stronger performances of general cargoship and heavylift divisions
  • Oil terminals reopen in eastern Libya
    Exports resume at Ras Lanuf, Brega and El-Sider after pre-election protest shutdown
  • HHI promotes Kim to president
    Kim Oi-Hyun and Lee Jai-Seong to share duties leading the world's largest shipbuilder

Fairplayweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Freight forward unit sold
    GLOBAL transport, logistics and freight forwarding company Norbert Dentressangle said it plans to buy the Colombo-listed freight forwarding unit of John Keells Holdings in Sri Lanka and India
  • Buyers grabbing Supramaxes and Handysizes
    SOFTER prices are leading to Supramax and Handysize bulkers to the secondhand market, with yard resales accounting for some of the interest
  • Distressed KG ships to be bundled up
    HAMBURG KG issuing house Lloyd Fonds reportedly plans to consolidate 16 distressed container one-ship KG funds into a joint-asset holding company
  • Mind the bomb, Dover
    A SAFETY warning is in place today for ships in and around Dover's port the after a dredger scooped up a suspected Second World War bomb
  • Indian companies tap cash
    INDIA'S shipping companies have returned to the international market to raise foreign debt
  • Aframax gains seen in Japan fuel oil rises
    JAPAN'S imports of fuel oil and heavy/sweet crude for oil-fired power plants have surged since its quake crisis, raising demand for Aframaxes
  • Davie Yards for sale again in Canada
    DAVIE Yards is being offered for sale again in Canada
  • Transiidikeskus, Muuga, olumes rise 27%
    ESTONIA'S only specialist box and frozen-goods terminal operator, Transiidikeskus, said the volume of container goods handled in the first half of the year rose 27% to 116,057teu
  • Yangzijiang lent $150M
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has obtained two loan facilities totaling $150M from China Development Bank
  • Keppel buys 20% of KrisEnergy
    SINGAPORE'S Keppel said today it has acquired a 20% stake in upstream oil and gas company KrisEnergy for $115M
  • MR charters stay strong
    OPERATORS are continuing to fix MR product tankers for 1-3 years, as rates remain flat in the Atlantic
  • JSA: scrap Panama rises
    THE JSA has assailed the proposed Panama toll rise, saying it "imposes an unduly excessive burden on canal users"
  • Vintage VLCCs converted to storage
    BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCCs built in the 1990s are increasingly likely to be sold for storage

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Three Months
    Diesel prices in the U.S. rose for the first time in three months, climbing 3.5 cents in the week ending...
  • EGT's Design and Efficiency Touted at Opening Ceremonies
    Agricultural exports, such as grain shipments moving through the new EGT terminal in Longview, Wash., are leading the economic recovery,...
  • SC Ports Authority Plans Inland Port, Rail Terminal in Greer
    The South Carolina State Ports Authority plans to develop an inland port in Greer, S.C, together with Norfolk Southern to...
  • Market Share, Revenue Gain Forecast for Trucking
    Total U.S. freight tonnage will grow 21 percent by 2023, as freight revenue rises 59 percent, the American Trucking Associations...
  • Developer Sought for Nova Scotia Container Hub
    Cape Breton is looking for a terminal operator to build a container terminal on a greenfield tract of land in...
  • Brazil's 'Turtle Strike' Continues to Slow Ports
    Brazilian Customs officials continued the slowdown in inspections at most Brazilian ports on Monday, leaving long queues of ships waiting...
  • Air Menzies Begins Online Express Import Rates Service
    Air Menzies International is now offering all-inclusive online express import rates and bookings in the U.S. from global destinations. ...
  • Kerry Logistics Plans Further Expansion in Thailand
    Kerry Logistics plans to expand its presence in Thailand further. The company, which recent expanded its automotive facilities at...
  • GACAG Slams National Approach to Air Cargo Security
    The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group has warned regulators that national, ad hoc and impractical approaches to advance electronic information...
  • Box Ships Pulls Public Offering
    Box Ships Inc. withdrew a public offering of 700,000 units that was part of the NYSE-listed Greek shipowner's approach to...
  • Nehru Port Dockworkers Call Off Strike
    Unionized dockworkers called off a threatened strike at the APM Terminals facility in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru)....
  • Etihad Crystal Cargo Posts Record Traffic
    Etihad Crystal Cargo's traffic soared 21 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago to a record...
  • Oakland Wins Port Security Grants
    The Port of Oakland is scheduled to receive more than $3.5 million in federal port security grant funding for three...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Plans for Nova Scotia deep water terminal move forward
    Plans for a container terminal in Sydney Harbour on the east coast Canadian island of Nova Scotia have been boosted after Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) ...
  • Ports and terminals shortlisted for CI-Awards 2012
    Ports and terminal operating companies have enjoyed far better financial performances than many other sectors in the global container industry, with the leading ...
  • JSA wants Panana Canal toll rises terminated
    The Japanese Shipowners' Association has called on the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to scrap its planned toll increases, claiming that any rise 'imposes an unduly ...
  • Mujica drives Uruguayan port project
    Uruguayan president Jose Mujica [pictured] is determined that the country should have a deepsea port that is capable of handling post-panamax ships. In addition ...
  • Man overboard saved after 8h in Atlantic
  • Armed guards help defeat Somali pirates
    The increased adoption of armed security guards on merchant ships transiting the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden shipping corridor has resulted in a significant drop ...
  • MSC turns to Gioia Tauro
    Contship Italia managed Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Gioia Tauro successfully handled three of MSC's ULCVs at the same time on July 5, underlining why ...
  • IMF: global growth shrinking
    That was the message from the International Monetary Fund's [IMF] Christine Lagarde to business leaders in Tokyo last week. She said that the global growth outlook ...
  • End in sight for Brazilian customs strike?
    Reports from Brazil suggest that the customs officer wage dispute is nearing an end with stakeholders predicting that the three-week strike could be over as early ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Synergy cited by USCG
    A handymax bulker controlled by Synergy Marine of Singapore has landed in detention for the second time in less than four months.
  • Universal plots next chapter
    Universal Maritime will continue to pursue the acquisition of tankers from its Turkish parent despite the high profile failure of an IPO in Oslo, according to finance chief Rich Lemanski.
  • Atlantic boosts ERRV tally
    Atlantic Offshore has notched up yet another emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) contract.
  • Samsa presses for funds
  • Sanko PSV pair sold
    Bankrupt Sanko has sold two platform supply vessel newbuildings, brokers say.
  • Elderly ship fetches $385m
    A newly converted floating storage and regasification ship that was originally delivered in 1977 is changing ownership for a massive $385m.
  • Bean barge sinks
    A barge filled with soya beans has sunk off the Philippines following a clash with a Costamare boxship.
  • Petronas tug robbed
    A knife-wielding gang has robbed a Petronas Carigali tug off the coast of Malaysia, reports claim.
  • Coastal wins 12 ships
    Malaysia's Coastal Contracts is celebrating a series of orders for 12 offshore vessels.
  • Ship scrap chaos hits India
    The world's largest ship scrapping site in Alang is said to be in turmoil after the country's Supreme Court blocked the import for recycling of vessels containing toxic waste.
  • Skov seals Nordic pact
    Mikael Skov's Tankers Inc has taken over the management and administration of Danish owner Nordic Shipholding.
  • Royal reward
  • Keppel to see windfall
    Keppel Corp has been tipped to take the burgeoning wind sector by storm.
  • Ro-ro in spill mishap
  • Worker dies in blast
  • Bank notes bulk hope
    Jefferies has handed beleaguered bulker owners a ray of hope suggesting the seeds of a market recovery are being sewn.
  • Bank notes bulk hope
    Slowing supply growth and potential China stimuli offer hope for recovery, Jefferies says.
  • DFDS chops route
  • Damaged ship halted
  • Box Ships cans offering
    Box Ships has shelved plans for a public offering to fund its latest acquisitions.
  • Pac Basin sites LNG pie
    Hong Kong-listed owner teams with Boluda to chase Australian terminal contracts.
  • Crewman missing off Italy
  • ACM ups China ante
    ACM Shipping has again boosted its sale and purchase roster after hiring George Eliades from Intermodal.
  • MOL captain fined
    The captain of an MOL chemical tanker has been fined for illegally entering New Zealand's waters and cleaning out tanks.
  • Jiangsu's order drought
    New orders have plummeted by more than half in China's most prolific shipbuilding region.
  • Teekay pays out
    Teekay Corporation shareholders will be in the money as the company pays out dividends later this month.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • BlueWater Reporting: G6 lines lag behind Asia-Europe rivals in capacity
  • Nova Scotia port starts marketing campaign for container terminal
    The Cape Breton Regional Municipality, which bought 500 acres from Laurentian Energy Corp., has launched a marketing campaign to promote a new deep-water container port in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
  • New MSC loop links Jacksonville to network
    Starting July 17, the liner carrier will operate a new U.S. East Coast-to-Central America service from Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga., via its offshore hub in Freeport (Bahamas).
  • COSCO plans TP rate hike
  • MSC/CMA CGM adds calls on Asia-Europe loops
  • Arcline to meet Canada's eManifest
  • Maersk slows second Asia-East Africa loop
    The ocean carrier has added a new port call at Singapore, and an additional vessel to its weekly Mashariki Express service.
  • Obama signs transportation bill
    The bill streamlines more than 100 federal programs, attempts to speed up project delivery, adds performance outcomes to the criteria for project funding and addresses freight infrastructure.
  • time:matters expands network
  • Kerry takes on auto logistics in Thailand
  • SP Express to operate Mannatech DC
  • Torque expands near Manchester, UK

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 9, 2012
  • Mitsubishi completes marine diesel engine testing facility
    Testing machine will be used for verification of various technologies to comply with NOx emission regulations.
  • Market softens in Fujairah
    South African prices lack direction.
  • WFS orders ship arrest
    Ship arrest for unpaid bunkers attempted with bankruptcy protection in place.
  • Sharp falls in European bunker markets
    'Stand-off between sellers and buyers' in Rotterdam.
  • 2015 sulphur deadline 'catastrophic' for industry
    European shipowners add their collective voice to the disquiet over 2015 deadline.
  • ConocoPhillips rebrands marine fuel arm
    Phillips 66 Ltd new name for marine fuels operation in the UK.
  • Former Shell man starts trading firm
    Industry veteran says oil glut offers opportunities.
  • Asian and European firms collaborate on fuel efficient ships
    Proposed design will be inside energy efficiency targets.
  • Week starts with bunker prices down at major Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Falling bunker prices providing 'much needed relief'
    Capacity management remains 'key' to shipping liners' profitability, says OCBC Investment Research.
  • Bunker tanker owner cancels shipbuilding contracts
    Yujin requesting a refund of all monies paid to the unidentified shipyard.
  • Change in cabotage law opens door to bunkering opportunities
    Amendments to cabotage law will allow foreign ships to transport cargo between Indian ports, says Chief Minister of Kerala.
  • Equilibrium
    The concept of equilibrium relates to the composition of residual marine fuel commonly used in the shipping industry.
  • Brightoil extends maturity date of $120 million notes
    Extension necessary in order to 'reduce the immediate risk' of events that may affect its share prices, it says.

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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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