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July 11, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • New joint FE-Mumbai service offered by HMM, TSL and GSL
  • MSC expands Freeport-Centram feeder service to US East Coast
  • Chongqing five-month bonded trade cargo value soars 292pc
  • Sino-Russian Manzhouli crossing cargo rises 11.9pc in five months
  • Cai Mep aims for 600,000 TEU in 2012, after 2011's 186,000 TEU
  • Blue Star Holdings is second-largest NOO after merger of E.R. & Komrowski
  • TNT Express puts controversial longer trailers British highways
  • Gefco to take on most of General Motors logistics needs in Europe
  • ABC flies walrus from Russia to Germany for dental appointment
  • Riga airport cargo volume soars 194.7pc to 17,416 tons in first half
  • Ground handler Swissport buys Inter Handling to expand in Finland

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Can shipping meet environmental obligations? - ICS challenges conference attendees
  • China cooperating with India, Japan on anti-piracy patrols
  • Dhaka offers extension of transhipment facilities to India
  • Hyundai Heavy wins order for ten 13,800-TEU vessels
  • Indus Container Lines obtains ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • Leather goods exports likely to surge 20 pc
  • Cochin Port offers discount to attract box traffic for West Asia
  • Essar Ports to focus on India
  • KoPT planning dredging to improve draught
  • KPKS Mohan Aswani elected General Secretary of INTUC, Gujarat
  • Boeing projects slowing freighter demand
  • SCR freight earnings jump 40 pc in Q1
  • Truck rentals bogged down by reduced cargo demand
  • Govt to invite bids for sale of 2 mt of wheat
  • India ranked 3rd in UNs most attractive investment destination list
  • INR recovers on fresh dollar selling
  • New World Bank chief warns on eurozone crisis

Marine Logweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Costa Concordia passengers file new suit against Carnival in...
  • Rickmers-Linie promotes Ulrich Ulrichs to MD
  • Irving Shipbuilding awarded $9.3 million preliminary NSPS...
  • Private equity firm in majority recapitalization of Tideland...
  • Drydocks World Dubai completes major maintenance project on NDI...
  • Keppel Kazakhstan to build $242 million KFELS B Class jack-up...
  • WSDOT sails away with award for bringing in new ferries on time...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Washington DOT honored for building ferries under budget
  • Retail group inks letter calling for speedy labor talks
  • Unknown aviator photo series on display at Portland Airport
  • General Dynamics buying Earl Industries ship repair division
  • NYK vessel rescues stranded Chinese fishermen

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Strong owners benefit from falling boxship newbuilding prices
    Yards willing to offer special terms to favoured clients
  • Norwegian oil industry dispute hits aframax spot market
    One cargo reported lost and now North Europe faces terminal maintenance worries
  • CSA demands Chinese cargo owners stay out of shipping
    Industry group says cargo owners should follow official guideline and resist building own fleets
  • June's 10% fall in Chinese iron ore imports is poised to dip lower
    Customs data show a loss in cargo demand last month equivalent to about one capesize discharge per day
  • Q&A: Willis head of marine in Asia Darren Rowland
    Insurance must not be used to police sanctions
  • Drydocks World creditors back next step in $2.2bn debt restructuring
    Ship repair and conversions outfit can now move towards closing joint venture agreement with Pacific Carriers
  • German competition authorities agree Scandlines route sell-off
    Stena Line plans to buy five Baltic freight-based links
  • Indian cover to carry Iranian oil is insufficient, say shipowners
    Industry concerned about liability under $50m limit but has few other options
  • Solvency II poised to take effect from 2014
    But time is running out to agree Omnibus 2 proposals ahead of confirmed deadline
  • Ex-Safmarine boss takes helm at HHL
    Tomas Dyrbye to become chief executive of Hamburg heavylift and project cargo specialist on August 1
  • Deadline looms for Virginia port bids
    APM Terminals is sole confirmed suitor for Hampton Roads but others are mooted
  • Sanko Steamship sheds tonnage and plans early redelivery
    Japanese shipowner presents reorganisation plan after filing for receivership
  • Pirate attacks peak in West Africa
    Unpredictable patterns of theft and hijacking expand the area of risk, says Bergen
  • China's choice
    Shipowners are just one concern for a government managing a slowdown
  • Phoenix Petroleum snaps up Chelsea Shipping for $36m
    Philippines deal delivers Phoenix a fleet of 10 product tankers
  • NYK sends two young capesizes to the scrapyard
    'Clearest sign yet' of trend to recycle to reduce exposure to bearish market
  • Battle lines drawn as Sanko faces crucial Chapter 15 hearing
    Are timechartered ships visiting the US fair game for unpaid creditors?
  • International ports body launches forum for finance professionals
    IAPH sets up committee to serve as a resource for exchanging views on common challenges and best practices
  • Ecsa asks Brussels to keep tramp shipping guidelines
    But European shipowners' group supports end of guidelines for liner trades
  • It's good to talk
    Brussels' maritime industry guidelines debate generates measured response
  • Indian Supreme Court ruling roils shipbreakers and cash buyers
    Pollution Control Board in Gujarat holding clearance of vessels until appeal is heard on July 19
  • Tanjung Pelepas announces $470m expansion
    Planned upgrade follows record monthly throughput for June
  • Tuvalu warned over Iran reflaggings
    US congressman tells South Pacific nation it may fall foul of sanctions
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service restructures Asia management
    Move positions the firm for expansion in region's major port cities

Fairplayweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • GM, Peugeot combine shipping volumes
    VEHICLE carriers, box lines and port service providers will be facing a powerful new automotive customer, according to a venture announcement today in Paris
  • Oslo ends oil strike
    NORWAY'S government has stepped in to halt the country's long oil strike, causing production to resume today at key oil and gas fields, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Multipurpose market rates scraping bottom
    CHARTER and freight rates in the multipurpose carrier segment remain under extreme pressure, with timecharter equivalent earnings still down in some sectors
  • Taiwan Navigation plans to diversify bulkers
    TAIWAN Navigation reportedly plans to increase its drybulk fleet from 15 to 25 vessels, exploiting current low newbuilding prices
  • Drifting ship to be towed
    A TUG is expected tomorrow to begin towing a drifting log-carrying ship to safety in India, maritime sources told Fairplay today
  • Man dies after fall from ferry's top deck
    A PASSENGER has been killed after falling from the top deck of Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation's ferry Tanit
  • European mini-bulker rates are lagging
    A RUSH in shortsea cargo fixing in the North Sea in recent weeks was not enough to ease the plight of minibulker and coaster vessel owners in European trades
  • China's crude imports fall to 2012 low
    CHINA imported just 21.7M tonnes of crude in June, or 5.28M barrels per day
  • Breaking prices bottom out
    YOUNG Capesizes were sold for demolition last week, as breaking prices have finally bottomed after falling for nearly two months
  • Older feeders lure buyers
    SEVERAL decade-old feeders have been sold to Asian buyers, illustrating the high interest in such ships for intra-Asia trade
  • Panamax rates still firming
    A PROLONGED South American grain season is firming Panamax bulker rates, with prompt ships increasingly scarce, brokers said today
  • Searchers seek four missing mariners
    RESCUERS are today searching for four seafarers missing from a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Indonesia
  • India approves P&I for Iranian oil cargoes
    DELHI has decided to offer sovereign insurance cover to Indian groups whose ships carry Iranian crude
  • Low LPG price galvanises VLGC market
    AS SAUDI Aramco's LPG contract price crashed to a two-year low last week, Asian traders are wasting no time exploiting the situation
  • Box ship chartering slows
    CHARTER rates for box ships, especially the sub-Panamax category, are continuing to drop as the summer lull kicks in

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • ILWU Protests Use of Non-Union Labor in Oregon
    International Longshore and Warehouse Union members this week are picketing a barge facility in southern Oregon to protest a lumber...
  • Oscar Abello, Former 'K' Line America CEO, Dies
    Oscar J. Abello, the former president, CEO and chairman of "K" Line America, died on Sunday, July 8, in Pembroke...
  • Retailers Optimistic Imports Will Increase This Fall
    Retailers continue to plan for increased imports this fall despite discouraging news recently regarding consumer confidence, employment numbers and retail...
  • RILA to ILA, USMX: Settle Contract Before Sept. 30
    The association representing the largest U.S. retail companies urged the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance to reach...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Sees Drop in Volume and Revenue
    Germany's Lufthansa Cargo carried 4.6 percent less freight in June than a year ago as it slashed capacity in line...
  • Vietnam's Cai Mep Losing Carrier Appeal, Alphaliner Says
    Vietnam's ambitious Cai Mep container port is losing its appeal to ocean carriers, according to Alphaliner, as lower-than-expected cargo volumes...
  • Report: Japanese Container Trade Will Rise 3.2 Percent in Fiscal 2012
    Japan's containerized cargo trade will rise 3.2 percent year-over-year in fiscal 2012, which started on April 1, to 12.865 million...
  • Judge Rules Against Dismissal of Savannah River Dredging Suit
    The fate of the long-planned Savannah Harbor Expansion Project remains undecided after a federal judge ruled against the dismissal of...
  • Maersk Sets Rate Hikes on Asia Services
    Maersk Line plans to implement a new round of general rate increases in its Asia services that would take effect...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Nicaragua 'transoceanic' canal moves a step nearer
    Nicaragua's dream to build a canal across the American isthmus and offer ocean carriers, importers, exporters, traders, etc an alternative to the Panama Canal has ...
  • NYK to double sales from logistics
    NYK intends to double sales from logistics operations according to a recent report in Bloomberg. NYK president Yasumi Kudo is reported to have said that ...
  • St Petersburg's customs procedures improved
    It is much easier to move traffic between St Petersburg's container terminals and the port's off-dock terminal in Yanino due to a change in customs procedures. ...
  • South Africa and Chile to forge closer trade relationships
    At the latest Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) meeting held between South Africa and Chile last week, the two governments have vowed to co-operate closer on trade, ...
  • Planned Nova Scotia hub: a challenge to ECNA ports
    A new deep-water container port planned for Nova Scotia - on the east coast of Canada - could pose a threat to the business models of other North American terminals: ...
  • Iran military again threaten to close the Strait
    The sabre rattling between Iran and the European Union (EU) and the US has stepped up a notch again with Iran's chairman of the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff ...
  • CMIT calls for assistance for Vietnam's ports
    Officials from APM T's Cai Mep International Terminal [CMIT] in Vietnam took the opportunity during a recent site visit by a delegation led by the State President, ...
  • US steps up its 'car war' with China
    America has complained to the World Trade Organization [WTO] about China's 'unfair' tariff on US-manufactured cars which at the luxury car level adds 21.5% of import ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Production crisis averted
    Statoil is getting ready to reactivate oil and gas installations stalled by a tense dispute with unions over worker pensions.
  • Farstad lands RAF job
    A Farstad vessel has been given the somber task of retrieving a Royal Air Force Tornado that crashed in Scotland last week.
  • Hong Kong holds its nose
    Hong Kong port state control inspectors have detained two vessels for dumping sewage into the sea.
  • Paragon pair nets less
    Paragon Shipping has locked in short-term period deals for two of its bulkers at reduced rates.
  • Navios lifts charter rates
    Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation has extended charter deals for two chemical tankers at slightly better rates.
  • Keppel wins rig job
    Keppel Corp has bagged yet another order for one of its KFELS B Class jack up rigs
  • Timaru left in lurch
  • Cape rally cooling
    Concerns the capesize mini-rally has run its course continue to grow.
  • Stena RoRo pursues $36m
    Sweden's Stena RoRo has won the right to an appeals hearing in its battle to claim compensation for two cancelled ro-paxes in Russia.
  • NYK rescues fishermen
    An NYK-owned LPG carrier rescued four Chinese fishermen after their fishing trawler sank in the South China Sea.
  • Drumming up a billion
  • Bakri back for more
    Bakri Navigation has added its second tanker in under a month, brokers believe.
  • GOS sells down
    India's Global Offshore Services has sold almost a third of its Dutch unit for a shade under $14m.
  • Swire crewman killed
    A Swire seafarer has died after a propeller accident on a supply ship off Angola.
  • NYK bins cape pair
    NYK has followed the lead of compatriot MOL and scrapped a couple of capesize bulkers, it is claimed.
  • Bulk's pending dry run
    Arctic Securities has dimmed its view of the dry-cargo marker amid fears a rebound is still some way off.
  • Suezmax in yacht clash
    A pleasure boat has been damaged in a collision with a Minerva Marine suezmax off Greece.
  • Phoenix buys 10 tankers
    Phoenix Petroleum of the Philippines is buying the 10-ship tanker fleet of Chelsea Shipping Corp.
  • Ambiente cancels
    German cruise operator scraps winter cruise program citing overcapacity concerns.
  • Tanjung Pelapas bulks up
    Malaysian port to splash out on capacity expansion as box throughput hits record numbers.
  • Costamare plans payout
    New York-listed boxship owner is planning to pay its shareholders a dividend in August.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • GECC subsidiary TIP sells last of trailers
  • Maersk accepts credit cards for demurrage
    The liner carrier said it will begin accepting credit cards as a form of payment to cover demurrage charges to help customers expedite the release of their cargo in U.S. locations.
  • Dyrbye named CEO of Hansa Heavy Lift
  • Zim service to call Halifax
  • Panalpina starts new Japan/Singapore LCL services
  • Chemlogix appoints Challman VP NA operations
  • Rickmers-Linie's new managing director
  • TCG taps Neimer for sales VP
  • SC to fast track inland port development
  • Europe's shifting pharmaceutical supply chain
    More European pharmaceutical companies are turning to third-party logistics companies (3PLs) as a cost-cutting measure, according to a new report by healthcare specialists GBI Research. But concerns remain about effects on industry.
  • USDA's Cotton Board seeks members
  • VA legislators to hold port privatization offer hearing
    Virginia State Senate Majority Leader Thomas K. Norment said a working group of state legislators advising Gov. Bob McDonnell will hold a public hearing on possible privatization of the Virginia Port Authority facilities on July 17.
  • Washington Notebook: LaHood marks TIGER grant during Oakland trip
  • Bureau Veritas aims to ease ship certification
  • Telecom pays $1 million for false TAA claims
    ADC Telecommunications resolves allegations that it submitted false claims to federal agencies when it sold equipment manufactured in countries prohibited by the Trade Agreements Act.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 10, 2012
  • Prices showed mixed movement in Fujairah
    Unsettled outlook on prices in Middle East and Africa.
  • Rotterdam prices firm but margins squeezed
    European-wide growth in prices but not much good news in the way of margins.
  • WFS releases ship but asserts right of arrest
    Tense stand off between Sanko and bunker supplier continues over unpaid bills.
  • SEAaT and UK Chamber move closer
    Shipowners and emissions abatement outfit formalise relationship.
  • Tanker cover agreed for Iranian oil
    India ready to provide vessel insurance for oil shipments.
  • Asian ports see prices weaken
    Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' across major Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • Malaysia's 'bunker island' developer faces winding-up threat
    Winding-up petition by ZAQ Construction made after it won a judgement-in-default against Asia Petroleum Hub.
  • Supplier offers 380 cSt material in Dakar
    Total Marine Fuels says maritime traffic in West Africa is growing.
  • Vopak, Gasunie plan for Rotterdam LNG terminal
    New terminal next to Rotterdam's Gate Terminal will enable LNG to be transferred to bunker stations via tank trucks.
  • Cruise line signs service agreement for fuel saving engines
    Wartsila to maintain common-rail engines for seven vessels of Princess Cruise Lines.
  • Fuel efficient AHTS delivered to offshore operator
    Bourbon Liberty 200 series vessels use a diesel-electric propulsion system, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
  • Chimbusco teams receive Chinese quality control awards
    Chimbusco Shenzhen awarded for fuel reduction project.

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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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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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