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April 11, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container lines may need US$20b of short-term funds
    Container-shipping lines may need to raise about US$20 billion in short-term funds this year as they contend with unprofitable freight rates and rising fuel prices, according to Alphaliner.
  • Panamax rates set to rise 25% in Q2
    Ship owners are anchoring the most commodity carriers since at least 2008 after the biggest slump in rates for more than a decade, cutting capacity just as Brazilian farmers prepare for record soya bean exports.
  • French court could annul Total verdict
    France's highest court could annul a verdict against national oil giant Total over a devastating 1999 oil spill off the Brittany coast, a legal source said last Friday.
  • App aims to spare whales from ships in Atlantic
Strait Talk
  • Industry looks on the bright side
    THE shipping papers have been full of reports of shipping companies in financial straits in recent weeks while other stories have focused on how owners are trimming their costs in the face of low rates and high bunker prices.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Container lines may need US$20b of short-term funds
    Container-shipping lines may need to raise about US$20 billion in short-term funds this year as they contend with unprofitable freight rates and rising fuel prices, according to Alphaliner.
  • Panamax rates set to rise 25% in Q2
    Ship owners are anchoring the most commodity carriers since at least 2008 after the biggest slump in rates for more than a decade, cutting capacity just as Brazilian farmers prepare for record soya bean exports.
  • French court could annul Total verdict
    France's highest court could annul a verdict against national oil giant Total over a devastating 1999 oil spill off the Brittany coast, a legal source said last Friday.
  • App aims to spare whales from ships in Atlantic
Strait Talk
  • Industry looks on the bright side
    THE shipping papers have been full of reports of shipping companies in financial straits in recent weeks while other stories have focused on how owners are trimming their costs in the face of low rates and high bunker prices.

Sched Netweb site
  • AADA to raise rates from China and Hong Kong to Australia from May 15
  • Market hits bottom, says Shanghai International Shipping Institute study
  • WTSA carriers propose rate hikes for US-Asia trades from May 15
  • Drewry warns rates under increasing threat as capacity soars unchecked
  • Obscure Daina Shipping charged in New Zealand containership disaster
  • Fremantle dockside reefer box fire breaks out, setting 11 boxes ablaze
  • Dutch dredgers open Mombasa to 4,500-TEUers, raising 2,000-TEU limit
  • APL on course to reduce carbon emissions by 30pc within three years
  • Clogged roads into Chennai slow box flow, though docks now in good order
  • Chennai terminal doubles capacity with 4 new quay cranes and 8 RTGs
  • UASC names 13,500-TEU Al Ula, bound for Asia-north Europe service
  • Amsterdam's surviving box volume declines 28pc, but total cargo up 3pc
  • Fruit South Africa seeks enhanced export supply chain to ensure survival
  • Arab Air Carriers Organisation condemns European Union carbon tax
  • General sales agent ECS takes controlling interest in Niger Air Cargo
  • Venezuela rejects EU ban on EU landings, vows countervailing measures
  • Snake on Australian cargo flight sends pilot back to Darwin airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DCI to procure hopper capacity dredgers: Vasan
  • INTTRA announces alliance with WCA Family of Logistic Networks
  • MoS scales down capacity addition targets
  • Piracy: Prevention is better than cure, says AtoBviaC
  • TKM India comes up with distinct solution to move heavy lift consignment to Turkey
  • India looks to Qatar for more oil, gas
  • India, UAE sign Customs cooperation pact
  • Iran to increase imports of Indian farm produce
  • Arshiya Rail Infrastructure becomes first private container train operator to commence domestic operations from Cochin Port
  • CONCOR to commission AFS Mulund today
  • Emirates SkyCargo wins Platinum at Air Cargo Excellence Awards
  • Fieo to ink MoU for boosting transactions thru e-com
  • Govt not to issue fresh registration for cotton exports
  • Indo-US business ties to shape global economic destiny: Adi Godrej
  • Pradeep Bhargava takes over as new Chairman of CII Western Region

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • DP World reports strong results
    DP World has announced strong financial results from its global portfolio of marine terminals for the twelve months to 31 December 2011, delivering a better than expected profit o...
  • VTG improves operational result
    The Hamburg-based German company VTG Aktiengesellschaft, a leading European wagon hire and rail logistics enterprise, improved its operational results (ebitda) by 9% in 2011, to E...
  • Scania to deliver more trucks to Zoomlion in China
    Zoomlion, China's leading concrete pump manufacturer, has again chosen Scania trucks for its largest mobile concrete pumps. In addition to 375 trucks being delivered in April, the...
  • DSV Road restructuring services in Germany
    The Danish transport and logistics provider DSV is introducing a new range of services in its German overland transport business. The new options include full truck-load, part-tru...
  • New CN steel-wheel interchange with CSXT in Chicago
    Canadian National Railway Company (CN) now offers a steel-wheel-interchange service with CSX Transportation (CSXT) in Chicago. The service gives container imports moving through C...
  • Touw and Walgaard duo heads Karl Gross International in Rotterdam
    Karl Gross International, the Rotterdam-based subsidiary of the German freight forwarder Karl Gross Internationale Spedition, headquartered in Bremen, has had a duo at its head si...
  • Deepening of Germany's river Elbe set to go ahead
    The government of the German state of Lower Saxony has become the third of the three German federal states involved to give the green light for the deepening of the fairway of the ...
  • Gefco reports excellent results in 2011
    Gefco, a French transport and logistics group, improved its sales by 13% to EUR 3.8 billion in 2011. The company's operational result attained a record EUR 223 million, the equival...
  • Norbert Dentressangle opens new UK distribution centre
    Norbert Dentressangle has invested more than GBP 1 million in a new site at Rugby in the UK, primarily to serve as a national distribution centre for the Continental Tyre Group. No...
  • Boeing's maintenance performance toolbox reaches milestone
    Boeing has announced that Star Air, a cargo airline based in Dragoer (Denmark) and which operates eleven Boeing B767Fs, is the 100th airline to sign up for its maintenance performa...
  • Cathay Pacific rolls out e-AWB in Singapore and Malaysia
    Cathay Pacific Airways has introduced electronic air waybills in Singapore and Malaysia, as part of its efforts to promote a greener and more efficient airfreight industry. The air...
  • USA bans Iranian cargo airline Yas Air
    The US department of the treasury has designated the Tehran-based Iranian cargo airline Yas Air as a company that acts for or on behalf of, or provides support to, a terrorist enti...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • SEAJON christens first ATB built in Erie since 1972
  • Horizon Lines converts debt to stock and reaches deal with Ship...
  • IHC Merwede gets financing in place to start pipelayer...
  • OSG tanker involved in spill of HFO into Mississippi
  • MacGregor mooring winches chosen for pipelaying OCVs
  • TEN orders LNG carrier plus option from South Korean...
  • Crowley promotes Julia Shemesh to VP and deputy general...
  • Fairstar Heavy Transport newbuild duo closer to entering...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • WTSA member carriers plan new round of rate increases
  • Coast Guard releases vessel cleared of safety violations
  • Crowley promotes Julia Shemesh to senior vice president/general counsel
  • Horizon Lines completes cost-saving transactions
  • Alaska Airlines to begin daily Portland to Pasco flights

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • Time for Chinese shipping to embrace offshore yuan funding
    The so-called dim sum bond market is expanding, and could offer a cheaper option to domestic Chinese maritime firms
  • Yuan on the march
    Offshore payment volumes have soared this year
  • Chapter 11 or Catch-22 - that is the question
    When bankruptcy means a new beginning for shipowners, what are the options available?
  • Vast majority of supply chain claims could be prevented
    TT Club appeals to operators as a result of study
  • Svitzer in talks to avert Liverpool strike
    Towage company and union go to conciliation
  • Cosco's next move
    Chinese giant needs to present a clearer view of its way back to profit
  • Easter holidays fail to move aframax market
    Pre-holiday rush does not materialise
  • Widdows brings investor contacts to Rickmers
    New chief executive raises German group's international profile
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes 2013 public offering
    Carrier ponders expansion after outperforming the market
  • China keeps up strong oil imports
    Crude stockpiling, new refining capacity and increased output from PetroChina and Sinopec support VLCC tanker demand
  • Longer sailing distances boost LNG carriers' earning power
    Short-term market rates top $100,000 per day
  • Iranians capture pirate kingpin Garaad
    Two seafarers confirmed killed in earlier rescue
  • Ship Finance takes 10% of Horizon Lines in ship return deal
    Deal reduces Jones Act liner major's debt
  • Where the greenbacks go
    This season, heavy hitters are mostly backing drillships
  • French court may overturn Erika ruling
    Public prosecutor argues casualty was not in territorial waters
  • TEN inks LNG newbuildings deal with Hyundai Heavy
    Greek owner sees 'growing role' for itself in liquefied natural gas and shuttle tankers
  • FSL Trust to take equity in Torm in return for rates concessions
    Singapore-listed trust alters terms on two bareboat chemical tanker charters
  • VLCC charterers accepting slower laden leg sailing speeds
    Tripling of bunker prices appears to have created more leniency in spot market, says RS Platou Economic Research
  • Guangzhou Shipyard International warns of 50% drop in quarterly profits
    Hong Kong-listed builder hit by declining newbuilding prices
  • China's Cabinet debates incentives for shipping
    Recommendations due in late June
  • China Shipping Development faces first-quarter loss
    Falling coastal freight rates and high fuel prices take their toll
  • Industry facing design challenges
    Decades' worth of ship performance data from AP Moller Maersk highlights concerns over design approval
  • Fight for hearts and minds continues in valemax publicity war
    Two Oman Shipping valemaxes near completion as DNV emphasises VLOC safety
  • No more Whacky Races: novel technologies getting good hearing
    Cynical industry starts to listen to new tech firms
  • Scramble for Africa
    Offshore industry growth will boost shipping
  • May rates rise for westbound transpacific cargo
    Carriers restore rates after last year's collapse
  • Salvors rush to prevent Bareli splitting
    Metal fatigue weakens boxship grounded off Fuqing
  • Aegean ties up with Sinopec unit
    Greek bunker supplier targets China presence
  • DryShips to sell portion of Ocean Rig stake
    George Economou expected to privately buy into offering which aims to gross up to $175m

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • US container lines seek new rate rise
    BOX LINES are seeking yet another rate increase for westbound US exports in the trans-Pacific trade
  • FSL takes TORM stake
    SINGAPORE'S FSL Trust will take a stake in embattled Danish products tanker and bulker operator TORM
  • Hanoi arrests four more in VINASHIN inquiry
    POLICE in Vietnam are holding four more people in their inquiries into the near-collapse of government-owned shipping group VINASHIN, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • US box import forecast edges down
    VOLUME forecasts for US box ports for April were ratcheted down slightly from a 3.6% increase predicted a month ago, to a 3.2% rise
  • Captain sought in sinking
    SEARCHERS are looking today for the skipper of a French trawler missing since a collision with a Turkish products tanker
  • India resumes rice exports to Iran
    INDIA'S rice exporters have started direct shipments to Iran after eight years
  • EDF awarded wind farms
    FRENCH electricity producer EDF has been picked by Paris as top winner of its tender call to build wind farms off France's Channel and Atlantic coasts
  • TEN places LNG bet
    NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation today firmed up its previously disclosed expansion plans by confirming an LNG newbuilding order
  • Beijing orders newbuilding crisis report
    CHINA is reacting to a sharp drop in newbuildings by ordering a new report into how the government can arrest the fall, according to IHS Global Insight
  • Wales salvage to start
    SALVORS are expected tomorrow to begin removing the wreck of a general cargo ship grounded in Wales, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency said
  • Courage targets secondhand buys
    COURAGE Marine boss Hsu Chih Chien told Fairplay today he is eyeing more secondhand tonnage to expand its fleet
  • Chinese, Turks winning breaker bingo
    CHINESE and Turkish breakers surprised market watchers by diverting older ships away from their South Asian rivals, which usually offer higher rates for them
  • Key week seen for VLCCs
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that this week is pivotal for the VLCC rally, as very few April cargoes appear to remain
  • Seafarers hurt in blast
    TWO MARINERS were recovering today from injuries suffered in an explosion aboard a Dutch LPG carrier in the Channel
  • Bumitama Agri's potential touted
    CIMB Securities today lauded the potential of Indonesian palm oil grower Bumitama Agri and its Singapore IPO

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • Canadian Pacific Expects to Triple First Quarter Earnings
    Canadian Pacific Railway expects first fiscal quarter diluted earnings per share to be triple that of the same period a...
  • Horizon Cuts Debt, Eliminates Charter Obligation
    Horizon Lines has completed transactions that reduce the company's net debt by $188.4 million and terminate obligations for five idle...
  • Maryland Fuel Tax Hike Dies in Committee
    Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to raise the state gas tax by 6 percent, or roughly 18 cents, died in...
  • Japanese Container Trade To Rise 3.3 Percent, Firm Says
    Japanese containerized cargo trade will rise 3.3 percent in fiscal 2012, which started on April 1, from fiscal 2011 to...
  • OOCL Names Tung as New CEO
    OOCL named Andy Tung, its current chief operating officer, as its new chief executive, succeeding outgoing CEO Philip Chow, as...
  • Carriers Face $20 Billion Cash Call in 2012, Alphaliner Says
    Ocean carriers could face a short-term funding call of up to $20 billion in 2012 as they are not generating...
  • 3.2 Percent Rise Forecast in April Retail Container Traffic
    Import cargo volume at the nation's major container ports is expected to increase 3.2 percent in April compared to the...
  • YRC Freight Implements Network Changes
    YRC Freight implemented two changes of operations over the April 7 weekend, reconfiguring its terminal network to speed freight and...
  • British Airways-Iberia Cargo Volume Slips 2.9 Percent
    International Airlines Group, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, reported cargo traffic down 2.9 percent in March as an 11.2 percent...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Volume Dipped in March
    Air France-KLM carried 3.4 percent less cargo in March than a year ago as traffic fell sharply on its previously...
  • Trans-Pacific Carriers Plan Another Round of Westbound Rate Hikes
    Container shipping lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement have announced further rate hikes for dry and reefer cargoes to...
  • US Auto Imports Wane While Exports Increase
    The U.S. auto trade is undergoing a sea change as the import share of the domestic market is set to...
  • Busan Container Traffic Up 13.7 Percent in February
    The Korean hub of Busan saw total container traffic expand 13.7 percent in February compared to a year earlier. ...
  • Increased Cargo Helped Boost Oman Air Revenues
    Rising cargo income saw Oman Air's total revenue jump 35 percent last year to OMR311.3 million ($807 million), but the...
  • CMA CGM to Hike Rates on India-Europe Service
    CMA CGM will raise its rates on westbound cargo moving on its Epic service from India to North Europe and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • Saudi Arabia box throughput edges up in 2011
    The number of containers handled at Saudi Arabian ports rose just over 7% in 2011 to 5.7 million TEU, a rate of growth that was just about in line with the global ...
  • Last chance to have your say: join the North America sentiment panel
    Containerisation International's second North America survey has launched and is looking for more shippers and freight forwarders in this area to join the panel, ...
  • Hellmann offers Goa gateway option
    Hellmann Healthcare Logistics, which is an operating division of Hamburg-based Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, has expanded the range of sea freight options available ...
  • Bareli: 'breaking in two'
    The 3,100 TEU CMA CGM-chartered Bareli is in imminent danger of breaking in two, according to the salvage operators at the scene of the Fuquing, China, March 15 ...
  • WTSA boosts rate restoration efforts
    Container shipping lines in the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) are recommending a further round of incremental rate increases to dry and ...
  • INTTRA strikes alliance with global freight forwarder network
    New Jersey-headquartered e-commerce provider INTTRA, and forwarding group WCA Family of Logistic Networks have announced a strategic alliance to deliver ocean shipping ...
  • CMA CGM/COMANAV improve Med-Morocco links
    CMA CGM and its Moroccan subsidiary, COMANAV are to upgrade their western Mediterranean-Morocco ro-ro and container services this week by offering dedicated and ...
  • Hardware boost for PSA's Chennai terminal
    The booming Indian port of Chennai has received a capacity shot in the arm from the arrival of four new post-panamax ship-to-shore quay cranes and eight new RTGs ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to start Adriatic - Egypt service
    In May, Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd will start a new shuttle service linking Egypt and the Adriatic region. It will move both deepsea feeder and local import/export ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • The Fukushima effect
    What catalysts will drive the LNG market boom when Japan recovers from the collapse of its nuclear backbone?
  • ORIG steals the spotlight
    DryShips may use cash generated by sale of shares in spinoff to fuel tanker, bulker and LNG drives, analyst says.
  • Seabird extends
    Oslo-listed seismic survey specialist sets anchor in Brazil after Hawk Explorer lands data contract worth up to $8m.
  • Tactics not tarot win the day
    A spot of clear thinking rather than a dash of supernatural helped claim Baltic gong, winner says.
  • OSG aframax spills fuel oil
    USCG, MSRC and O'Brien's spring into action after Overseas Beryl sends 'Number 6' into busy US waterway.
  • Rongsheng cools chop fears
    Chen Qiang-led yard confirms cancelled cape has found a new home after newswire reports sent shares crashing.
  • Sun sets on SFI charters
    Ship Finance International takes boxships back ahead of schedule in exchange for slice of ailing operator Horizon Lines.
  • TEN in LNG push
    New York-listed owner books newbuilding at Hyundai Heavy amid hope long-term contract will soon be in the bag.
  • FSL takes a bite of Torm
    Singapore-listed company confirms it will take a stake in the chemical tanker owner in return for re-writing charters.
  • Kayne in dual exit
    Hedge fund cashes in stock worth over $50m in Teekay Tankers and Knightsbridge.
  • China Shipping Dev sees red
    Hong Kong-listed bulker and tanker owner expects to record a net loss during the first three months.
  • Nam Cheong to ride the wave
    AMFraser tips Malaysian yard to stack up a larger profit as Petronas spending fuels orders.
  • GSI fires profit warning
    Hong Kong-listed shipbuilder will see its first quarter bottom line tumble by 50%, investors told.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • Guam legislator seeks changes to Jones Act
  • Recognizing Cachaça and Bourbon
  • IES gets Ocean AMS users on ACE
  • Horizon in deal to return ships
  • WTSA lines seek $50 per FEU rate hike
  • Tung to become new OOCL chief
  • COSCO raising Europe-ECSA rates
  • Emirates joins Hyundia's Asia-Middle East loop
  • Crowley names Shemesh VP, deputy general counsel
  • Packaging with a face

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 10, 2012
  • New LNG carrier has tri-fuel design
    Ship can run on fuel oil, marine diesel/gas oil and natural gas.
  • Fuel spill on the Mississippi River
    Tanker discharging bunker fuel into the river following vessel refuelling operations.
  • Innovative newbuilds for Malaysian tanker firm
    New designs making significant strides in efficiency and safety for ship-to-ship transfers in US Gulf.
  • Study backs push to reduce IMO flash point limit
    Research undertaken by FOBAS for Danish Shipowners' Association looks at widening marine distillate supply pool to help meet ECA and global demand.
  • Prices softening in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    Lack of bunker demand in Rotterdam.
  • Bunker prices falling in South Africa
    Cape Town sees double digit losses.
  • US opens 'first ' bio-refinery
    Facility dedicated to producing bio-based versions of the range of fuels more commonly made from petroleum.
  • Hong Kong: Switch to low-sulphur fuel should be 'compulsory'
    'The voluntary approach is no way to go about making our air safe.'
  • Bunker prices largely stable in Singapore
    Supplies of bunker fuel mainly fine among Asian ports, say traders.
  • Bunker removal ops on grounded cargo ship completed
    Salvors remove remaining 24,000 litres of fuel oil, along with oily water and other hazardous materials removed from the vessel.
  • Japan to set safety standards for LNG-fuelled vessels
    Japanese transport ministry plans to draw up safety standards by March 2013.
  • 'Usual enforcement checks' to ensure compliance with ISO 8217:2010
    All marine fuels supplied in Singapore will 'by default' meet the 2010 revision from July onwards, says local port authority.
  • NOL, APL place order for energy and emissions optimisers
    Ship owners 'need accurate and error free measurements.'
  • Box carriers facing 'increasingly difficult' funding environment
    Box carriers may need up to $20 billion for debt repayment and finance costs, says Alphaliner.
  • South China refineries up fuel oil output by 15% in April
    Blending margins for domestic bunker fuel remain stable in early April.

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