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June 11, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-USWC spot rates up 12.5pc to $2,658/FEU, east coast rates up 8.6pc to $3,774/FEU
  • Chinese logistics companies' profit growth slows down
  • Kerry Logistics wins Continental Tyres contract in Thailand
  • Yang Ming extends AWE3 service to Manzanillo, Mexico from July 1
  • Swire Shipping unveils new Singapore-Darwin-Dili service since April
  • Jardine Shipping Services further expands office network in Indonesia
  • Globe Express establishes a presence in Bangladesh capital Dhaka and Chittagong
  • MSC deploys newly delivered 13,092-TEU ship on Asia-Europe loop
  • South Korea's ports handle a record 2.1 million TEU May
  • Inner Mongolia launches first scheduled air cargo service
  • Emirates SkyCargo revenues increases 8pc, tonnage up 1.7pc
  • Muscat airport destined to be national air-cargo hub
  • DB Schenker starts labelling medical products in accordance with future IATA regulation

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 10, 2012
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese, Japanese printing plates
  • CIL to import coal thru MSTC
  • DGAD recommends anti-dumping duty on grinding media balls
  • Govt apportions 2 mt of surplus sugar for export
  • CII calls for revival of cash subsidy for shipyards, soft loans to buy vessels
  • GMBs roadshow on Ghogha-Dahej RoRo ferry service today
  • Govt clears constitution of BWNC & PLR for port & dock workers
  • ISPS team visits Kandla, Mundra Ports
  • KPT observes World Environment Day
  • Le Havre adjudged best seaport in Europe for 2nd year running
  • Adani to seek partners for $ 2 bn Oz rail line
  • Effective service tax burden to be 3.6 pc higher for rail transport
  • Ministry sets up Air Cargo Logistics Board
  • Crisil slashes GDP growth to 6.5 pc
  • ECGC not to raise export credit cover premia
  • Forex reserves tumble $2.402 bn to $285.86 bn
  • Govt to levy tax on almost all services from July 1
  • INR recovers by 12 paise against dollar, ends higher at 55.42
  • Sharma confident of achieving $500 bn export target by 2013-14
  • MACCIAs advanced Customs course from June 13-15
  • Direct Logistics adroitly moves turbine
  • Port of Rotterdam revamping project cargo centre
  • Rickmers-Linie gets Best Shipping Line-Project Cargo award at annual AFSCA

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • Martina Hellmann joined Prologis
    Prologis Inc, a global owner, operator and developer of logistics property, chose Martina Hellmann to be its senior manager property management Germany and Austria, with effect fro...
  • CTA: Transport Canada programme to identify ways to "greenify" trucking
    The trucking industry is encouraged by Transport Canada's move to fund the next phase of the eco-technology for vehicles programme - a five-year, USD 38-million scheme that proacti...
  • JadeWeserPort's opening now postponed to end of September
    Germany's first deep water port - the new JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven, will not go into service as planned on 5 August. Operations are now due to start at the end of September. ...
  • Canada and USA also announce air cargo security improvements
    Canada and the USA announced that both governments have agreed to the mutual recognition of, and cooperation on, air cargo security in both countries. Under the initiative, cargo s...
  • Jade grounded for ever
    The new start of the China/Lufthansa joint venture Jade Cargo Airlines with a new ownership structure (see ITJ Daily on 5 January 2012) has failed. The freight airline, which is ba...
  • New Warsaw airport to open only two weeks after Euro 2012
    The complete airborne logistics during the Uefa Euro 2012 championship which starts this evening, will be handled via Warsaw's Chopin airport. The new Modlin airport, some 30 km no...
  • Mercedes-Benz delivers 110 Zetros HGVs to German army
    Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks is delivering 110 Zetros trucks to the German army. The vehicles will be used for logistics purposes. The vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG and its custo...
  • SBB Cargo to close service points for wagon load traffic
    The Swiss freight railway SBB Cargo is closing 126 out of 155 service points for wagon load traffic. The move is for economic reasons. Half of the service points only have a mere 9...
  • Uniting Eurasia says railways have to collaborate and harmonise
    To attract new cargo and develop competitive advantages over other modes of transport, the railways have to cooperate successfully and harmonise the different systems in the EU mem...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo appoints new cargo manager for Pakistan
    Saudi Airlines Cargo appointed Kashif Butt as the cargo manager Pakistan, effective 1 June 2012. Butt previously worked for TAQ Logistics, Qatar Airways and various GSAs, including...
  • Rudolph Logistik expanding in Hungary
    Rudolph Autóipari Logisztikai GmbH, the Hungarian subsidiary of the Baunatal (Germany)-based logistics company Rudolph Logistik, is enlarging its facilities in Györ (Hungary). The ...
  • Prologis acquires distribution facilities in Barcelona
    Prologis Inc, the leading global owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, recently announced the acquisition of three fully-leased facilities in Barcelona (Spain). ...
  • CMA CGM reports Q1/2012 loss, but says outlook for 2012 is encouraging
    The French shipping company CMA CGM reported that its carried volume grew by 13.4% year-on-year to 2.6 million teu in Q1/2012, while consolidated revenue increased by 2.6% to USD 3...
  • U-Freight gains AEO status in the Netherlands
    U-Freight Holland BV, the Dutch subsidiary of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has been certified by the Dutch Customs authority as an authorised economic operator (AEO) in the customs s...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • Kvichak delivers pilot vessel to Crescent River Port Pilots
  • Austal lays keel for first Cape Class patrol boat
  • Damen Shipyards Cape Town wins order for pilot cutter and...
  • Horizon Lines gets new President and CEO
  • Ulstein's Blue Ship Invest orders four PSVs from Ulstein...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • Horizon Lines taps Woodward as president, chief executive officer
  • US rail traffic numbers deliver up/down week
  • Mitusi bulk carrier rescues pair of sailors from drifting yacht
  • Trade in goods and services report shows US exports dip in April
  • Cargill buying certain assets of Colorado grain handling firm

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • Reefer specialists enjoy healthy low season after fleet clear-out
    Rates are as good as in 2012's terrible peak period
  • Chilled cargo operators hit back at damage myth
    Containers are not better suited for perishables, say experts
  • AEL still sees a future for niche players
    Punctuality is what counts for the customer, says UK operator
  • More hands on deck
    Shipowners and flag states are the last people to decide safe manning levels
  • ModusLink delivers in Asian logistical jigsaw
    Electronics supply chain management specialist tackles shelf-life cycles that make a mayfly look like Methuselah
  • Ravenna and La Spezia targeted for Contship investment
    Italian ports group prepares for long term growth
  • Key Iran oil importers may follow Japan's proposed sovereign guarantee
    As July deadline looms, EU is unlikely to budge
  • BV pulls out of Iran classification
    French society follows class exodus under pressure from US
  • Grain increasingly driving rates changes for sub-capesize bulkers
    Smaller vessels' earnings no longer move in correlation with the largest ships
  • All eyes on India's drive to import more LNG
    India looks to US to provide new cargoes
  • Shipyards are not bad - it's the owners we should worry about
    Shipbuilders approach NYK all the time but the carrier reserves the right to say no
  • Jaxport halts Gulftainer's proposed Blount Island concession
    Port officials delay decision until strategic masterplan is in place
  • Tipping point
    Two leading indicators both show a further erosion in spot rates from Asia to Europe over the past week
  • MMHE to invest $595m in yard upgrade
    Malaysia offshore player will optimise its operations
  • German transport minister opposes Duisburg sale
    Antwerp and Rotterdam set their sights on shares in the port
  • Sam Woodward takes charge at Horizon Lines
    New broom announced after watershed 15 months at Jones Act liner major
  • Capesize rates hit 15-month low
    Recent China stimulus measures offer better outlook
  • Greek shipowners pledge to help economy
    Posidonia 2012: 'no objection' to working with left-wing Syriza, says Veniamis
  • Dunkirk arrest adds new twist to B+H Chapter 11 case
    Company seeks to release two ships as it pursues cash collateral authorisation
  • Russia to double wheat export capacity
    Overburdened rail and port network to be expanded
  • Tanker owners must do more to calculate optimum sailing speeds
    Accuracy will help owners, charterers and the environment
  • Harren venture rests on success of P+S bail-out
    Shipowner has ordered specialist tonnage for offshore work in Papua New Guinea
  • Too early to talk about tanker recovery, says Sovcomflot
    Russian owner does not expect improvement before 2013
  • South Korean and Japanese banks agree ship finance deal
    Petroserv borrows $300m to fund DSME rig
  • Tsakos urges restraint in gas carrier orders
    Plea comes days after shipowner inked LNG deal with HHI
  • Tackle yard capacity first
    China should move quickly to consolidate its yards
  • Los Angeles unveils a slimmer budget
    'Modest decline' reflects estimates of relatively flat operating revenues while US economy remains in recovery
  • Off-peak bounce for reefer trades
    Heavy scrapping helps to stabilise market
  • China Shipbuilding Industry Co raises funds in offshore drive
    Listed company will invest in capital projects
  • July 2014 deadline for box scanning remains unchanged
    All US-bound maritime containers will be scanned at foreign ports of origin

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • BV axes Iran-tied activities
    BV TOLD Fairplay today it has decided to cease all its maritime activities related to Iran
  • UGS: look beyond guards
    UGS CHIEF Theodoros Veniamis today closed the Posidonia conference with a plea for shipping to look beyond shipboard guards for security solutions
  • Congress rejects port pleas on 100% scanning
    CONGRESS has decided to ignore pleas by importers to reverse a law requiring foreign ports to scan all US-bound boxes, now scheduled to take effect in July 2014
  • Continued recovery seen for Russian grain
    RUSSIA'S agriculture ministry has predicted continued recovery in its grain harvest, despite an unusually dry spring in the southwest
  • Russian asset sales listed
    SEVERAL key assets tied to shipping and owned by Russia's government have been earmarked for sale this year
  • Kallas wants EU to buckle on Blue Belt
    EU TRANSPORT tsar Siim Kallas has pledged to seek ways to ease customs checks for ships that would be monitored under the EC's Blue Belt proposal
  • Five CMA CGM units combined into one
    FRANCE'S box giant CMA CGM today said it has reorganised its five land transport and logistics businesses into its single new Greenmodal Transport
  • Northeast Passage transit window widening
    VOYAGES through the Russian Arctic are likely to pick up early this year, a leading German institute said today
  • More charged in SeaFrance theft inquiry
    EIGHT former SeaFrance employees have reportedly been charged with theft and fraud
  • LNG price visibility seen as key to exploration
    VISIBILITY of long-term LNG prices is the key to investments for new projects, the World Gas Conference heard in Malaysia
  • MMHE to upgrade yard
    MALAYSIA Marine & Heavy Engineering told Fairplay today it will allocate 1.9Bn ringgit ($597M) for upgrading its shipyard in the next four years
  • VLCC tonne-miles climb
    VLCC SPOT activity was lower than predicted in May, but tonne-mile figures are increasing because of a shift in trade lanes, according to shipbrokers and analysts
  • Höegh LNG targets Asian sector
    NORWAY'S Höegh LNG has joined its peers in tapping Asia's growing gas market
  • Dockwise hails 97.4% take-up
    DOCKWISE, the Dutch heavy-lift specialist listed in Oslo, said today it has received subscriptions for 97.4% of the 14M new shares it offered in a rights issue
  • Yangzijiang seen hitting target
    SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang can reach its order target of $1.5Bn for 2012, according to CIMB Securities and UOB Kay Hian

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • Fitch Sees Start of Two-Year Container Shipping Recovery
    Fitch Ratings said CMA CGM's first-quarter results are evidence that the world's largest container shipping companies are beginning to reap...
  • US Intermodal Rail Traffic Up 4.1 Percent
    U.S. intermodal shipments on major railroads in the week ending June 2 rose 4.1 percent year-over-year but fell 12.6 percent...
  • Imports and Exports Decline, Narrowing US Trade Deficit
    The U.S. trade deficit narrowed by 4.9 percent in April as imports declined more than exports, partly because of slippage...
  • FedEx Freight to Raise Truck Pricing 6.9 Percent
    FedEx Freight, the nation's largest stand-alone less-than-truckload carrier, is first out of the gate to raise pricing this summer with...
  • Lacey Act Reform Clears House Committee
    A House committee approved a bill to reform the Lacey Act to avoid what retailers and other businesses say are...
  • Ex-Pier Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Gambling
    A suspended pier superintendent at Maher Terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey pleaded guilty to a...
  • Celadon Trucking Buys Hiner Transport Assets
    Celadon Trucking acquired a portion of the equipment of Hiner Transport, a truckload carrier based in Huntington, Ind. Terms of...
  • Why Congress Won't Pass a Transport Bill This Month
    Signs abound that Congress won't get its act together before the highway spending extension expires at the end of the...
  • CEVA Completes Buyout of CEVA Ground in China
    CEVA Logistics has further committed to operating truck services in China, completing the buyout of CEVA Ground in China, a...
  • China's Jade Cargo to Be Liquidated
    Jade Cargo International is being liquidated after shareholders, including Lufthansa Cargo, failed to agree on a restructuring of the financially...
  • UASC to Hike Asia-Europe Rates on July 1
    United Arab Shipping Company has joined other major container ship operators in announcing a general rate increase on westbound Asia-Europe...
  • NVOs to Take Brunt of Peak-Season Surcharges
    Having worked for more than 22 years in the shipping industry, much of the time with ocean carriers, Stephen Aldridge...
  • News and Views from JOC Shipping Conference
    Below are a few tweets from the JOC Container Shipping Conference last week sent out via Linked In (Twitter is...
  • ILA May Give Shippers the Summertime Blues
    If supply chain managers are starting the summer in a cranky mood, it's easy to see why. Three days...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • CMA CGM regroups
  • Northern Europe Middle East trade falls
    Container flows on the northern Europe-Middle East route fell in April, with exports out of Europe falling almost 2% and imports declining by over 4%. A total of ...
  • APL's LA terminal expansion gets green light
    The Port of Los Angeles' Pier 300 container terminal expansion has got the go ahead after the Los Angeles Harbour Commission certified the final Environmental Impact ...
  • Woodward appointed as Horizon's ceo
    Charlotte (NC)-based Horizon Lines, which is a major player in the US Jones Act trades to/from Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii, has named Sam Woodward as its new ...
  • Matson moves closer to being standalone following debt financing agreements
    US Jones Act carrier Matson Navigation Co has moved a step closer to being a standalone company after owner Alexander & Baldwin Holdings Inc (A&B) ...
  • Ocean carriers all at sea
    Effective July 1, 2012, ZIM Line will implement a general rate increase on the following trades linking: ...
  • New capacity causes pressure on transatlantic
    The recent influx of more capacity on the transatlantic trade has led utilisation and freight rates to drop and put pressure on supply and demand according to certain ...
  • DHL opens new warehouse in Jakarta
    Bonn-based DHL Supply Chain, which is an operating division of Deutsche Post, has opened a new common-user warehousing facility in the eastern part of Indonesia's ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • Eagle enlists reefer man
    Eagle Bulk Shipping insists no major shake-ups preceded or followed Chris Towne's debut on its chartering desk
  • Harvey to honour PSV pacts
    US offshore owner will let BeeMar charters run their course when raid worth an estimated $275m is sealed, CEO says.
  • George's golden ticket
    Greek magnate's drilling arm looks like a sweet bet for investors given its upcoming availability, RS Platou Markets says.
  • NOCC newbuild finds work
    Oslo-listed owner secures debut contract for its newbuilding on order at Hyundai Heavy.
  • SwissMarine picks up cape
    Peter Weernink-led operator takes on its second period cape in under a week, brokers say.
  • Greek tanker set free
    Elmira Tankers' ship pirated in the Gulf of Aden last November has been released.
  • Wind deal lifts Van Oord
    Dutch dredging specialist blows away the competition to seal EUR 250m wind farm project.
  • Ulstein pens four more
    Norwegian family contracts an extra four PSVs at its own yard to take speculative haul on its books to six.
  • L&T bags Halul orders
    Indian shipbuilder to construct four offshore support vessels for Qatari owner worth $87m.
  • SCF Frank on tanker rates
    Sovcomflot CEO says it is way too soon for recovery talk as owner chalks up another profitable quarter.
  • Brokers take fight to Eagle
    Nasdaq-listed bulker owner endures another headache linked to its Korea Line chartered ships.
  • Shipping's big squeeze
    Nikolas Tsakos puts a new complexion on the downturn, while Harald Serck-Hansen sees no safety in numbers.
  • Don't blame VLOCs for glut
    Morgan Stanley says an over ordering of capesizes is true root cause for overcapacity in bulk sector.
  • Hedland sees record month
    Chinese appetite for ore still sharp as world's largest commodity export harbour sees record exports.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • Keypoint adds DAT for carrier monitoring
  • Wainio resigning as Tampa port chief
    Richard Wainio, director of the Port of Tampa since 2005, said he will resign in September. "My decision is purely personal based on family considerations and certain future issues," he said.
  • LA approves Pier 300 expansion environmental review
    The $196 million redevelopment project, scheduled to begin in late 2012, will maximize use of the property at the port's second largest terminal by allowing APL to handle nearly 58 percent more ship calls.
  • Jaxport board supports director's lease deferral
    The board affirmed on Thursday a decision by its executive director not to pursue a possible lease with a new container terminal operator at Blount Island until the port has completed a long-term strategic plan.
  • Maersk speeds up WAF8
  • Horizon Lines names Woodward CEO
  • CLARIFICATION: Maersk kills Spondylus WCSA loop
  • UPS makes Canavan Asia-Pacific president
  • P&G converts forklifts to hydrogen power
  • U.S. flag group ASL shuffles execs
  • Horizon's Zuckerman joins Williams Mullen
  • Encompass, ServicePower target after-sale services
  • Senators urged to embrace sugar reform
    The amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill - the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 (S. 3240) ' under consideration this week in the U.S. Senate, would roll back the sugar program's most onerous provisions.
  • Parr heads legal at Old Dominion
  • United blends LAX small package service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 8, 2012
  • Bunker prices end lower as week ends
    Trading picked up today on the US Gulf, according to a local player.
  • Ratings agency sees hope for container lines
    Shipping lines are taking 'a more rational approach to pricing' as bunker prices stay close to historic highs.
  • Strong demand in Fujairah
    Cape Town sees return of 180 cSt spot market.
  • Bunker prices falling in Europe
    Quiet markets in Hamburg and Piraeus.
  • Investors focus on modern, fuel-efficient ships
    Older, less efficient ships 'put a big strain on balance sheets'.
  • 'Earth systems' are being pushed towards their limits
    UN report paints grim picture of global warming and other trends, but says MARPOL convention 'is reducing pollution from ships'.
  • Shipyard to build dual-fuel bulker
    50,000 dwt vessel will be able to switch between IFO and LNG.
  • 'Success' for emulsion fuel in early sea trials
    'Confirmation of potential emissions related benefits is a key outcome,' says Quadrise chairman.
  • Week ends with lower bunker prices
    Barging schedule in Singapore slightly tight, players say.
  • Shipping financing to shrink on increasing defaults
    Financiers set 'demanding preconditions', says CEO of Second Wind Shipping.
  • WTSA plans further rate increase
    Increases aimed at reversing steep declines in revenues and carriers' overall financial health, says executive administrator.
  • Supplier focuses growth on New Zealand market
    Gull New Zealand's new, state-of-the-art storage facility will enable it to 'keep bunker and retail prices low', it says.
  • Quantity disputes 'less than 0.1%' of Singapore bunkering ops
    Bunkering service providers involved in malpractice 'will be severely dealt with', says port authority.
  • Bunker, oil prices have 'opposite' effect on optimal tanker speed
    Optimal speed also depends on time charter rate and the financing cost of the cargo, says DNB Markets analyst.

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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
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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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