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October 10, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Daily Maersk promise extends to southeast Asia on six more routes
  • DP World to expand to third container terminal at flagship Jebel Ali
  • Evergreen subsidiary and Arkas offer new Genoa-to-Libya 10-day service
  • ProLogis to spend US$108.2 million on distribution centre in Chongqing
  • Heilongjiang extends cold chain logistics into farm sector to end spoilage
  • China's logistics value up 9.7pc in first 8 months, but costs rise 11.3pc
  • Turkey now the shooting star of Mediterranean container terminal capacity
  • Two northeast China railways linked to connect Tonghua and Guanshui
  • OOCL revamps Scan Baltic Express (SBX) network for winter season
  • Study shows costly hull fouling worst in the Caribbean, least in Alaska
  • Estonia's box terminal sees throughput rise 19pc in first nine months
  • IBM to help DB Schenker with critical supply chains in Asia Pacific
  • MidAmerican St Louis Airport forms air cargo partnership with Ningbo
  • Air cargo critical to export goals, Transport Sec LaHood tells TIACA
  • Delaware county approves eco-study on DC-area air cargo ramp

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • CMA CGM loop starts calling at Russia's ULCT
  • DB SCHENKER connects Russia through key European locations
  • DB Schenker inks deal with IBM for better management of Asia Pacific supply chains
  • G6 Alliance starts feeder shuttle between German ports & Gothenburg
  • GRT Shipmanagement looking at enhancing services
  • Hutchison commences Barcelona Europe South Terminal
  • Ideocean & Aethon's strategic alliance for Middle East market
  • ITC Vietnam going green with Kalmar E-One2 Zero Emission RTGs
  • Much more still needs to be done on Ballast Water Convention: ICS
  • OOCL to increase north Europe to Asia rates in Nov.
  • Projected increases in commodity prices to impact ship operational costs into 2013: Drewry
  • Sharjah-based group proposes to develop Kerala's Azhikkal port
  • INR edges up on fresh dollar selling
  • President calls on exporters to imbibe quality, professionalism & transparency

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • New business development manager for Priority Freight
    Priority Freight, a Dover (UK)-based provider of time critical freight services, has appointed Stuart Jones as its new business development manager. Jones was previously with Sover...
  • Chep expands with pooling service for automobile industry's intercontinental goods flows
    Chep, a provider of pallet, container and crate pooling services, has developed the IcoQube - a standardised reusable receptacle for automotive products. The stackable IcoQube, whi...
  • DAF wins Irish Truck of the Year Award 2012
    The DAF XF105 won the Irish Fleet Truck Award 2012 at the annual Export & Freight Transport and Logistics Awards in Belfast. The jury praised DAF's top-of-the-range model for i...
  • DB Schenker opens four new gateways to Russia
    The German service provider DB Schenker now sends its European land transport consignments to Russia via Berlin, Krakow, Riga and Helsinki. These four new gateways are closely link...
  • Non-commercial partnership UIRE and VDB Germany ink cooperation agreement
    Russia's non-commercial partnership Union of Industries of Railway Equipment (NP UIRE) and the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) have signed a collaboration agreement betwe...
  • Ibia appoints new chief executive
    The International Bunker Industry Association (Ibia) has appointed Captain Cliff Brand as its new chief executive. Taking up his new appointment on 24 October 2012, Brand will rep...
  • Norbert Dentressangle completes acquisition in Sri Lanka
    The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) completed the takeover of the freight forwarding operations of the Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Group on 1 October. Th...
  • 4PL Central Station opens Dy Star Europe warehouse in Biebesheim near Frankfurt
    Dy Star Colours Distribution GmbH, based in the Frankfurt-Höchst industrial park (Germany), recently held an event with customers and logistics service provider 4PL Central Station...
  • Brand new A330-200F joining Turkish Cargo's freighter fleet
    The TC-JDR tail registered aircraft, which is joining Turkish Cargo's inventory as of today (9 October), will be deployed in the carrier's winter schedule network. The new equipmen...
  • Finnair banking on fuel economy and lower CO2 output
    The Nordic airline Finnair has selected Nordisk Aviation Products to provide its wide-body aircraft with lightweight ULDs, w...
  • G6 Alliance starts feeder shuttle between German ports and Gothenburg
    The partners of the G6 Alliance will start a dedicated G6 feeder shuttle from German ports to Gothenburg (Sweden) on 18 November. The port rotation of the servic...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • Vulcan Materials christens new tugboat
  • Ingalls delivers DDG 1000's composite deckhouse
  • New CEO for TransAtlantic's Industrial Shipping Division
  • Waller LNG ATB gets ABS approval in principle
  • American Club issues stowaway warning

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • Grain access project completed at Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Port Metro Vancouver hosts naming event for Greig Star ship
  • Crowley changing face of logistics group management team
  • Inspection finds no safety concerns for Sea-Tac Airport fueling operations
  • Port Tracker report predicts rise in box port cargo volumes

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • 'Nothing in principle wrong' with global claims
    True, but global claims often mask bad claims
  • Claims for sudden loss of power are running to millions of dollars
    UK P&I Club makes detailed analysis of more than 700 claims
  • Charter market split over footing the bill for fuel-efficient tonnage
    Cargill and other cargo owners may be calling for more efficient ships, but who is going to pay? Because there is already a chartering markets tug of war taking place over bunkers
  • Going round in circles
    Shipping cycle phases: from P/E to PE in a New York minute
  • Hellenic seals short period deals for two of its three bulkers
    AIM-listed owner keeps 2013 mostly uncovered to avoid locking in tonnage at low rates
  • AP Moller-Maersk targets oil and terminals
    Ten-year plan for $50bn gross investment sees conglomerate shift beyond shipping
  • APMT plans acquisitions to meet its targets
    Terminals business will invest $800m-$1bn in three or four new projects annually
  • Will Maersk split its business into separate listings?
    Analysts see clues in what the shipping giant did not say
  • JadeWeserPort signs first regular feeder operator
    Seago Lines is a sister company of shareholder APM Terminals
  • Loss-making lines 'in no position to start a rates war'
    Ceva Logistics boss gives a forwarder's-eye view of the Asia-Europe box trades
  • Greens press Hamburg government over Hapag-Lloyd dividend
    Opposition claims shipping line will delay promised pay-out until late 2014
  • Tokyo Gas plans to expand its LNG fleet
    Shipowners see threat in Japan Inc drive to control gas supply chain
  • Speculatively ordered LNG ships will struggle for long-term contracts
    Greek owners left vulnerable as China, Korea and Japan turn to home-owned tonnage
  • Stay vigilant
    As Asian growth slows, the region's central banks should boost their supporting role
  • Chemoil to sell Jurong Island terminal for $285m
    Glencore-controlled bunker supplier shifts to 'asset-light business model'
  • Contship Italia restructures to ride out the downturn
    Firm adjusts to poor domestic prospects as box traffic slows
  • 'Major boxship loss' could wipe out insurance market overcapacity
    Cover for 18,000 teu vessel and lost cargo could reach $2.3bn
  • Africa's switch from charcoal stoves will lift LPG demand
    UN and World Bank push 70m people to turn to liquefied petroleum gas
  • China encourages private shipping firms to expand abroad
    Ministry of Transport issues guidance to support firms venturing overseas
  • Shipping economics just get worse
    Why is the industry so disconnected from its customer base?
  • AP Moller-Maersk unveils non-shipping focus at capital markets day
    Group targets less volatile markets in five-year plan for diversified growth
  • Cut and run
    Body count will rise as banks foreclose and sell or refinance firms at market levels
  • Brussels probes Cosco Pacific concession at Piraeus
    Investigation launched into Greek state aid for Chinese port management firm
  • Military protection 'put together at speed' is no solution to piracy
    Using the armed forces to protect commercial ships creates new problems, Confitarma chief tells conference
  • Private equity funding 'won't be mentioned' in two to three years
    Conference warned about short-term investors seeking high rates of return
  • P&I clubs wrong to turn their backs on war risks, says Standard Club chief
    Decision not to issue blue cards is a poor state of affairs, says Jeremy Grose
  • Geogas orders LPG carrier at STX O&S
    Swiss trader books 9,000 cu m tanker for $27m with option for one more

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • US box import surge seen
    US BOX imports will probably stage a late surge, partly in reaction to the threatened October docker strike being called off, a shipper forecast predicted today
  • Maersk's box ships skip Iran
    DENMARK'S APM, which halted tanker calls in Iran in February, today said its Maersk Line box ships would also boycott the country
  • Two terminals dominate US LNG imports
    THE US LNG import trade has dwindled to contract cargoes from Trinidad to Boston's Everett and Georgia's Elba Island, new government data confirmed
  • Wärtsilä's China plans frozen
    AN ENGINE venture has reportedly been stymied for Finnish manufacturer Wärtsilä and China's Jingsu CuiXing Marine Offshore Engineering
  • Top plans third split
    EVANGELOS Pistiolis-led Top Ships confirmed today it plans yet another reverse stock split, as its shares once again flirt with the $1 minimum
  • IMF warns on global economy
    THE IMF cut its global GDP and trade growth estimates today and issued a stern warning on recessionary risk
  • Specialised reefer groups seen frozen out
    SEABORNE trade in refrigerated products will grow in the next four years, but box lines will mainly benefit, not specialised reefer operators, a leading consultancy has predicted
  • Box exports drop 8.3% y/y from Asia in August
    BOX EXPORTS from Asia fell by 0.8% in August, and by 8.3% year on year, the UK consultancy Container Trade Statistics said today
  • OSM car carriers auctioned
    THREE arrested vehicle carriers belonging to South Korean car carrier player OSM Shipping have been auctioned in Singapore after the company failed to repay its debt
  • Breaking diverts to India
    INDIAN breakers are continuing to bask in improving fortunes, as weakening prices in Bangladesh persuaded many cash buyers to divert tonnage to India
  • APM stresses wide reach
    DENMARK'S APM, widely perceived mainly as a shipping conglomerate, pointed out today to investors and analysts it relies on its terminal, oil and gas operations to be central drivers of growth
  • Pirates beget 'floating armouries'
    NIGERIAN pirates are expanding their scope westward, which is becoming a major concern for insurers, according to a lawyer who focuses on piracy
  • Japan seen being pushed back to coal
    HIGH LNG prices might steer Japan back to coal, shipping analysts have cautioned
  • HPH Trust gets 'buy' from Maybank
    MAYBANK has given a 'buy' rating for its initiating coverage of HPH Trust, highlighting the company's "far too attractive" distribution yield
  • VLCC rates near year low
    BROKERS said today the benchmark Ras Tanura/Chiba VLCC rate is failing to improve even though China has resumed work after its weeklong National Day holiday

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • Port Tracker Reaffirms Import Forecast
    Imports at 10 top U.S. container gateways are expected to increase nearly 10 percent in October as merchants wrap up their pre-holiday shipping season, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates said in their monthly Global Port Tracker report. Containerized imports through the ports are expected to total 1.45 million 20-foot-equivalent...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • Toyota suffers from island spat fall-out
    Anti-Japanese sentiment in China over the sovereignty of a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea has forced car maker Toyota to consider drastically ...
  • OOCL in winter schedule swap
    The Baltic feeder services of ocean carrier OOCL [Scan Baltic Express SBX] will be adjusted for the winter period in order the liner says, to offer 'an overall ...
  • Contship's new organisation
    Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello, president of Contship Italia, the terminal operating, logistics and intermodal rail group, has announced that a new and simplified ...
  • Insurer overcapacity could be consumed by one major boxship loss
    The marine insurance market may be experiencing overcapacity in terms of current risks but future exposures could more than swallow up any capital available in ...
  • Navis upgrades TOS solution
    Navis, which is a specialist in developing terminal operating systems (TOS), has announced a further upgrade to its highly successful SPARCS N4 solution. According ...
  • World Bank forecasts stuttering growth in Asia
    The Washington DC-headquartered World Bank has published its latest review on the global economic situation, and it is predicting growth to slow by a full percentage ...
  • Satawu and RFEA to meet for talks today
    Despite the intense acrimony that has built up over the past two weeks between the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) and the employers ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • Cargill's bulker blitz
    Cargill has fleshed out its period fleet with charters for three vessels in the past four trading days.
  • Golden cull awaits
    Golden Ocean has been tipped to cut its newbuilding orderbook in half in a move which will free up almost $100m.
  • Corinthian's cold charter
    ISP cruiseship wins new deal with Polar Latitudes for winter voyages.
  • GLDD scores a double
    Great Lakes Dredge and Dock has bagged a pair of contracts weighing in at over $30m.
  • Saved off Somalia
    Anti-piracy forces have come to the rescue of a seafarer injured on a Hafnia Tankers vessel off the Somali coast.
  • Rederi Gotland stronger
    Sweden's Rederi AB Gotland has boosted profit so far in 2012 as revenue rose.
  • Oh buoy
    An Isle of Wight ferry has smashed up a buoy off the UK after losing power.
  • Orfeas released
    The Greek tanker Orfeas , hijacked off Abidjan over the weekend, has been released without harm to the crew.
  • Mellquist in at RABT
    Helene Mellquist has been promoted to the top job at Rederi AB TransAtlantic's Industrial Shipping division.
  • Platt tips greater profit
    Tidewater is set to see profit improve this year as the offshore market pulls away from the trough, its CEO says.
  • Hurtigruten loses case
    The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has backed a ruling that Hurtigruten received illegal state aid.
  • Keppel O&M reshuffles
    Michael Chia has been unveiled as the new managing director (marine) of Keppel Offshore & Marine.
  • KFS crew serve notice
    Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) workers have issued a strike notice that could paralyse the Likoni channel and Mombasa.
  • Isaac blow for earnings
    Fallout from Hurricane Isaac has led Credit Suisse to dim its third quarter profit forecasts for leading US offshore owners.
  • Dockers win deal
    Chilean port workers have ended their terminals strike after agreeing a new deal on pensions.
  • Nisshin sheds second MR
    Nisshin Shipping of Japan looks to have sold its second medium-range (MR) tanker this month as prices in the sector continue to feel the squeeze.
  • S&P sweeter on MISC
    Standard & Poors has raised its outlook on Malaysian owner MISC after the company announced plans to raise $1.7bn from the sale of a stake in an oil and gas unit on Friday.
  • Sentinel adds two more
    Singapore owner Sentinel Marine has returned to China for another two supply ship newbuildings.
  • Wilson delays Briclog buy
    Brazil's Wilson Sons has stretched the deadline to complete the purchase of compatriot offshore port services company Briclog.
  • Aban ties up rig
    India's Aban Offshore has seen its share jump after it won a new rig contract in Malaysia.
  • Daiichi plan pending
    Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha is plotting further sales and newbuilding cancellations as it attempts to keep the lights on.
  • Double deal for Hellenic
    Hellenic Carriers has found short period contracts for two of its bulkers.
  • Chemoil offloads storage
    Chemoil is selling its oil storage facility in Singapore as part of a move towards a more asset-light strategy.
  • Vinashin revenue plunges
    State-run Vietnamese shipbuilder Vinashin has seen revenues plunge in the first three quarters of 2012.
  • Flaminia crewman dies
    A Filipino crewman injured three months ago in the MSC Flaminia fire has died in Portugal.
  • Geogas adds another
    Switzerland-based Geogas has ordered a new LPG carrier at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding in Korea.
  • Chartworld sells cape
    Chartworld looks to be down to just one capesize bulker after selling an eighteen-year-old unit for scrap.
  • SFI eyes bond market
    Ship Finance International looks set to tap investors for more funds less than a week after issuing new shares.
  • Candies gets 5 year fix
    Oceaneering International has entered into a five-year charter for a subsea support vessel from compatriot Otto Candies LLC.
  • Port Klang prang
    A German feeder containership and a Japanese panamax bulker have collided off the Malaysia's Port Klang.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • NEWSFLASH: Pattullo to step down as CEVA CEO
    John Pattullo will retire as chief executive officer of CEVA Logistics, effective Oct. 12, the company announced Tuesday.
  • INTTRA enhances platform integration, booking process
  • U.S. bribery charges for CBP officer, associates
  • House Committee chides Chinese telecom giants
    The committee report released Monday said Huawei's "assertions denying support by the Chinese government are not credible." Huawei and ZTE were dinged in the report for disregarding intellectual property rights.
  • Trucker buys OOCL chassis, eyes national co-op
    Memphis, Tenn.-based IMC Cos. has acquired more than 1,500 container chassis from OOCL (USA) and is speaking with other trucking companies about creating a pool to buy chassis from other ocean carriers.
  • Saathoff leaves Freeport for Houston Port Authority
    She recently withdrew her name for consideration as the permanent port director and resigned her post to take advantage of the opportunity in Houston, Bill Terry, chairman of the Port Freeport commission, said.
  • Washington Notebook: Asia-Pacific slow growth expected, World Bank says
  • Drewry sees continued reefer trade growth
    The research firm forecasts continued growth in perishable reefer cargo for 2012, and said "beyond that, population growth levels and GDP levels will see trade increase at an average rate of over 4 percent a year to 2016."
  • Bollore plans to double Abidjan capacity by 2015
  • Maersk planning oil, terminals expansion
  • J.B. Hunt brings PeopleNet on board
  • Crowley shuffles logistics management
  • Next Generation, Data Masons team up
  • Dascher opens Vietnam office
  • ITC investigates U.S. olive oil competitiveness
  • DB Schenker opens air hub at Heathrow
  • Ex-Im Bank holds finance seminars in Vietnam

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2012
  • Bunker prices continue falling in Fujairah
    Fuel oil avails were good in most markets.
  • MGO prices show gains across Europe
    But fuel oil stays on downward path.
  • IMO to update GHG estimate
    Figures from the 2009 GHG study are out of date as they fail to take global economic downturn into account.
  • Bunker sector wins new concessions
    More developments in India to promote Kochi as a bunker hub.
  • Recovery next year, in India
    SCI chairman believes Indian shipping market will bounce back next year.
  • Attempt to block ECA enforcement branded 'callous'
    'Without ECA rule, pollution from ships burning dirty fuels will continue to cause severe health problems,' say US environmentalists.
  • French port hit by strikes
    Protest fuelled by fears of job losses.
  • Stolt-Nielson tanker division posts loss
    'Overall market conditions remained soft,' says group CEO.
  • South African strike threat fades
    But biggest union remains on strike.
  • Saudi minister soothes oil markets
    Oil state will continue to work on moderating prices.
  • Mixed outlook at key ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • Philippine authorities suspend shipping firm's operations
    Ferry lost power while trying to switch between different bunker fuels.
  • Chemoil sells Singapore terminal to Oiltanking for $285 million
    Structural changes in the marine fuels market favour asset-light business model, says Chemoil.
  • LNG as marine fuel 'all about collaboration'
    'There has to be a group of stakeholders who want it to happen,' says Lloyd's Register analyst.
  • Dual-fuel engines with electric propulsion 'more efficient'
    Solution able to increase cargo capacity by 3 to 5% due to optimised engine layout, says GE.
  • BP adds low sulphur to Singapore operation
    Move meets ECA need for low sulphur material, says company.
  • Brightoil makes 'advances' in upstream business
    Plans to 'actively explore' business projects to enhance its leading position in the industry.

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