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April 12, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL names chief operating officer Andy Tung as new CEO from July 1
  • Japanese carriers consolidate two Asia-Latin America loops into one
  • Zim extends EMX from Busan to Black Sea ports of Odessa, Novorossiysk
  • Emirates Shipping to raise Asia to East Africa-India rates April 15
  • Emirates joins Hyundai in Korea-Middle East service starting April 24
  • Port Tracker sees normal peak season for US imports, 3.2pc uptick in April
  • Dongguan's Humen port to set up 3-square kilometre free port in 10 years
  • Fujian's merged Meizhou Bay ports to focus on domestic bulk and boxes
  • Port of Rotterdam net profit increases 10pc to US$243 million in 2011
  • China's daily railway freight volume sets record high in March
  • AtoBviaC offers shipboard software with route changes to evade pirates
  • Lomar orders new 2,200-TEU ships from Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard
  • US Ambassador to China says America liberalises trade, investment rules
  • Hactl hosts Russian delegation to Hong Kong e-freight implementation
  • Yangtze River Express launches cargo flights from Chengdu to Paris
  • Air France seeks new union contracts to implement cost-cutting measures
  • Inner Mongolia's Hohhot Airport adds flights to Xian and Chongqing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • EU freight cartels fined 169 m euros: Report
  • Relax cabotage law for 3 years, govt panel tells MoS
  • US imposes high preliminary import duty on Indian steel pipes
  • DP World reports significant increase in 2011 profit
  • MACCIA's Maharashtra ports conference on April 23
  • CONCOR, CSC commission Mulund air freight station
  • Govt bid to meet highway development target a godsend for infra cos
  • Corporate sector demands 0.5 pc cut in interest rates
  • Gold import tariff value cut to $ 539/10 gm
  • SBI to slash lending rates for SMEs

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • New safety training schemes for drivers in Africa
    North Star Alliance and Fleet Forum have announced an initiative, called NSEWA, to close the gap between health services and road safety through specially designed driver safety tr...
  • Australia: work begins on the Clyde Road upgrade
    Construction on the Clyde Road upgrade in Berwick, Victoria (Australia), has begun. The work involves the building of a dual divided carriageway from High Street to Kangan Drive. ...
  • Norfolk Southern: construction to begin on intermodal facility in Charlotte
    The city of Charlotte in North Carolina (USA) recently signed a lease agreement with the transport provider Norfolk Southern Corporation. It was a momentous move that will kick off...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo appoints Keku Gazder as regional director
    Saudi Airlines Cargo named Keku Gazder as regional director cargo for the Indian Subcontinent on 1 April. He will report directly to Peter Scholten and manage activities in India, ...
  • Rickmers-Linie names new agents
    Rickmers-Linie, a Hamburg-based German shipping line that specialises in heavylift and project cargo tasks, has named HSR Ocean Trades in Chittagong and Diamond Shipping Services i...
  • Copenhagen/Malmo/Shenzhen cooperation deal signed
    The collaborative Danish-Swedish port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) recently concluded a cooperation agreement with the four Chinese ports of Shenzhen. Yantian, one of the four ports o...
  • More Mahan to Shanghai
    As of today (11 April), Iran's Mahan Air is increasing its flight frequency between Shanghai Pudong airport (China) and Teheran t...
  • CAF signs two new contracts in Saudi Arabia
    The Spanish railway producer CAF has signed two new contracts worth EUR 200 million in Saudi Arabia. One is with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) and the other with Saudi Railways O...
  • CMA CGM upgrades West Med - Morocco service
    The French shipping company CMA CGM and its Moroccan subsidiary, Comanav, will, as from today (11 April), serve the West Mediterranean /Morocco trade through three separated loops ...
  • World Container Index shows second large hike in Asia-to-Europe box rates in two months
    The latest Shanghai-to-Rotterdam container freight rate assessment from the World Container Index (WCI), a joint venture between Drewry and The Cleartrade Exchange, shows that cont...
  • CMA CGM Group names new vice-president
    The French CMA CGM Group has appointed Jacques Delort as vice-president of information systems for the group and deputy general manager of CMA Systems, the new entity set up as par...
  • H&S Container Line in Rotterdam augments sales team
    Rotterdam (Netherlands)-based H&S Container Line chose Torbjörn Persson to be its new sales and business development manager in mid-March. His task is to strengthen sales activ...
  • EVA prolongs contract with FCS
    The Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways (BR) has once again awarded Fraport Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) a long-term freight handling contract. EVA, whose cargo has been handled by FCS sinc...
  • FedEx buys Polish CEP company Opek
    US-based FedEx Corporation said recently that it will buy the Polish CEP company Opek to gain a ground delivery network with about USD 70 million in annual sales. The financial ter...
  • Ceva renews energy contract with Petroamazonas
    The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has expanded its contract with the Ecuadorian state-owned oil company Petroamazonas. Under the renewed contract Ceva will continue t...
  • DHL acquires 24% stake in Lemuir
    According to local press reports, the Deutsche Post subsidiary DHL has acquired the 24% stake held by India's Lemuir Group in their joint venture. As a result of the transaction, D...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • Horizon Lines reports loss making fourth quarter

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • Port of Portland taps Degens as business development manager
  • BTS freight index up during month of February
  • Truck driver turnover rate slides during fourth quarter
  • Port Tracker report predicts rise in import container volumes
  • Mitsui making changes to Asia/Mexico/SAmerica routes

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • Jones Act targeted in fresh political attack
    Guam representative seeks to dilute the law after Senator John McCain fails in new bid to have it abolished
  • Nigerian pirates step up use of motherships, warns Bergen
    Hijacked vessels become bases for new attacks
  • Problems stack up for cash-strapped Greek ferries
    Seafarers' strike adds to companies' woes
  • Eagle Bulk fixture activity defies broker claims of difficulties
    All of its 45 vessels are committed to charters, disproving rumours, New York company says
  • Government must review tax and crew rules, says chamber
    VAT and other levies make up 22% of costs while the state is also a factor in port charges and vessel manning levels
  • My cousin, the hero
    'With enough lifeboats, nobody would have died and who would remember it today?'
  • Battle planning for serious casualties
    However good a master's professional training might be, it probably has not prepared him for a position of ultimate responsibility in a major casualty
  • China ventures into foreign finance
    Barriers to growth include hefty interest rates and red tape
  • Build in China to borrow in China
    Owners who order from China shipyards will find the banks more forthcoming
  • Greek-owned shipping tops record 264m dwt
    Survey shows more capacity but a shrinking home-flagged fleet
  • Exclusive: Maran seals deal with BG for up to five more LNG carriers
    Angelicoussis gas arm has covered up to nine of 11-ship newbuilding programme
  • March VLCC rates rally explained
    McQuilling argues the causes and prospects for better tanker rates
  • A century after Titanic, shipping still claims lives
    Despite falling loss and death rates, working at sea remains a dangerous job
  • Brokers gloomy on boxship charter prospects
    Hamburg optimism unfounded, say London counterparts
  • Skagerrak Foundation demands tighter ship safety rules
    Titanic would meet today's Safety of Life at Sea Convention requirements, says lobby
  • Sovereign liability cover rejected as answer to Iran sanctions
    Any alternative to P&I cover risks hurting third parties most, says Hong Kong shipowners' association chief
  • Rotterdam to help develop $2.2bn Brazilian greenfield port
    Porto Central project aims to serve booming oil, gas and offshore services sectors as well as handling dry bulk and general cargo
  • VLCC earnings hit one-year high on Saudi-US route
    Spot market rates from Middle East to hold steady in coming weeks
  • Safety must apply to all
    It is time to reassess the way that the industry shapes safety regulation. The rules are written to improve safety, so any clause allowing non-compliance goes against this concept
  • Posidonia pledges tight security in light of Athens bombings
    But no step-up in checks, despite political tension in Greece
  • Almi presses Daewoo for more LNG slots
    Greek tanker owner plots $2bn worth of gas carrier and drillship projects
  • Japan P&I Club seeks advance notice from members carrying Iranian oil
    Insurer claims right to deny cover to comply with EU sanctions
  • Sydney docker talks hit stalemate
    Conciliation planned as Port Botany union rejects Asciano agreement
  • CO2 tipping point
    Shipowners need support in a new era of emissions regulation
  • ACL to order five ro-ro ships in weeks
    Transatlantic specialist benefits from falling newbuild prices
  • Hapag-Lloyd's victory lap
    Discipline pays off as Hapag-Lloyd mulls turning to stock market to build warchest
  • Horizon closes 2011 with $229m loss
    Asset sales planned after delayed annual report reveals turbulent year
  • Japanese lines upgrade Asia-Latin America box services
    MOL, NYK and K Line deploy bigger tonnage
  • OOCL confirms Tung succession
    Official statement names Andy Tung new chief executive from July
  • China publishes tepid first-quarter trade figures
    Second quarter growth in iron imports may boost capesize rates

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • SA issues guard warning
    SOUTH Africa would need a "drastic restructuring" of its statutes if Pretoria allows armed guards on foreign ships, its defence minister warned today
  • SCI wins terminal deal
    SCI, INDIA'S largest shipping company, has branched into the port sector
  • Colombia-Panama ferry service planned
    A FERRY service is planned between Cartagena de Indias in Colombia and the Panamanian port of Colón, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Tsunami watch cancelled
    A TSUNAMI watch for the entire Indian Ocean was cancelled today by the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, despite an 8.2-intensity aftershock to yesterday's 8.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia
  • Japan P&I warns on Iran
    JAPAN'S P&I Club said it has taken steps to address member claims that might be affected by the EU's tighter sanctions on Iran
  • Russia box imports drop
    A SLOWING of growth in Russian box volumes last year gave way to an outright decline in the first quarter of 2012, according to Transcontainer
  • Onassis cave-in could spark VLCC rate drop
    BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates on the benchmark Gulf/East route could drop
  • Sale seen boosting STX OSV stock
    SECURITIES firm DMG & Partners said today STX's divestment of its 51% stake in Singapore-listed STX OSV should boost the latter's share price
  • NOL mulls alternatives
    SINGAPORE'S NOL could offer a rights issue if it desperately needs cash, securities firm Maybank Kim Eng said today
  • Port labour headaches persist in Australia
    STRIKES have caused worsening delays in Australia's coal ports of Hay Point and Abbot Point, even as congestion eased in iron ore ports and other coal ports
  • KOMIPO closes LNG deal
    KOMIPO has signed a $3.4Bn S&P deal with Swiss-Dutch energy trading company Vitol, IHS Global Insight has reported
  • IronClad plan approved
    SOUTH Australia has given final state approval to the first stage of IronClad's plans to turn a small port into an iron ore export hub
  • Vale snaps up five Capesizes
    VALE HAS contracted five Capesizes to ship iron ore to the Far East, as Brazilian exports begin recovering from January's heavy rain, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Chinese crude imports drop
    CHINESE customs data show that refinery maintenance since March has caused a drop in oil imports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • Army Corps Targets Savannah Depth at 47 Feet, not 48 Feet
    When the Army Corps of Engineers released final documents Wednesday for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, it surprised the industry...
  • Global Semiconductor Sales Decline
    International semiconductor sales in February fell 7.3 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent from January, further illustrating the weak demand plaguing...
  • CMA CGM Sets 'Emergency' Rate Hike in Asia-Europe Trade
    CMA CGM has announced an "emergency rate restoration" of $385 per 20-foot container on routes from Asia to Europe and...
  • Hamburg Plans Traffic Surge After Elbe River Deepening Project
    Hamburg is set to sharply increase its share of the fiercely competitive North European container market after a long-delayed plan...
  • Army Corps Releases Final Savannah Deepening Documents
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final documents on Wednesday for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project for review...
  • Truckload Driver Turnover Rate Slows
    Large truckload carriers had a slightly easier time holding onto truck drivers in the fourth quarter, with rising tonnage likely...
  • CTS Reports Growth in February Container Trade
    Container imports to Europe increased 4 percent in February, while exports grew 8.89 percent, according to the latest analysis from...
  • Vietnamese Container Ship Sinks After Collision
    A Vietnamese vessel carrying 60 containers sank off the shore of southern Vietnam after it collided with a Thai ship...
  • FMC Considers Container Rate Index for Exports
    The Federal Maritime Commission is interested in exploring a suggestion by agricultural shippers that establishing a container rate index for...
  • Horizon Operating Loss Narrows to $6.9 Million
    Horizon Lines said its fourth quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $6.9 million from $33 million a year earlier...
  • Maersk to Raise Cargo Rates Again
    Maersk Line is implementing a new round of general rate increases on various trade lanes that will take effect in...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Up
    The general rate increase implemented on March 15 by carriers on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade continued to hold up this...
  • "K" Line to Enhance Asia-Americas Services
    "K" Line will upgrade its services linking Asia and Mexico and the west coast of South America over the next...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • Transnet targets rail transport
    Transnet SOC is hoping that its planned ZAR300(USD37.8) billion seven-year capital expenditure programme will lead to a modal shift in the country as general freight, ...
  • Greece faces a summer of discontent
    The second day of a 48-hour strike by Greek dockers in protest at another raft of bail out-conditional austerity programmes has brought the embattled nation's ports ...
  • Horizon's losses deepen but it slashes debt with vessel charter settlement
    US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines has seen its losses escalate as it suffered a net loss of USD229.4 million for 2011 compared to a deficit of USD58 ...
  • Emirates books onto HMM's KMS link
    Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has agreed a slot sharing arrangement with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and will from April 24, 2012, be booking cargo on the South ...
  • Japanese carriers revise their Asia/WCSA service network
    K Line, Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line which jointly serve the trade between the Far East and the west coast of South America (WCSA) and Mexico are rationalising ...
  • SCCT 'back to normal'
    After several days of 'go slow' by dockers at Port Said's Suez Canal Container Terminal (SSCT), the largest in the Egyptian Mediterranean coast port, operations ...
  • Global Port Tracker forecasts 'traditional peak season' as US volumes rise
    Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.2% in April compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year gains ...
  • AADA hikes China-Aus rates
    The members of the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement [AADA] propose to increase freight rates on their services from China and Hong Kong to Australia from May ...
  • Billions wiped off euro bourse values
    The post-Easter meltdown continued yesterday as European stock markets suffered one of their worst days in months on fears that the global recovery is stalling ...
  • The T&L industry needs sexing-up
    Why did you choose a career in transport and logistics [T&L]: was it the handsome salary package and career prospects, or the sharp-end excitement and job ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • Protesters swarm CCL meet
    Activists attempt to steal the spotlight as Costa Concordia takes centre stage at US-listed cruise giant's annual meeting.
  • Cal Dive storms wind arena
    New York-listed offshore contractor readies Nantucket Reds in a bid to take a bite out of Cape Wind Project.
  • CMRE poised to pop
    Constantinos Constantakopoulos-led containership owner positioned to cash in on market recovery, analyst tells investors.
  • TOPS teeters on the brink
    More asset sales may be on the horizon as Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner grapples with covenant breaches and liquidity crisis.
  • MSC ponders port listing
    Notoriously private shipowner is tipped to be lining up a $1bn IPO for its terminal arm.
  • Matson closes in on IPO
    Alexander & Baldwin executives hit the road to pitch spinoff of US liner wing to analysts in anticipation of upcoming vote.
  • Havila nets term duo
    Oslo-listed owner joins Farstad and Solstad in penning new vessel charters.
  • Horizon stained red
    Cash-strapped containership owner poised to pursue sale of "selected assets" in a bid to preserve liquidity.
  • Are rate hikes off the map?
    Citi says record newbuild deliveries and reactivation of capacity are a threat to push for better earnings.
  • Solstad Offshore books trio
    Oslo-listed offshore outfit ties up three vessels on long-term deals.
  • Greek fleet sets new record
    New benchmark of 264 million dwt set despite reduced vessel count, new report shows.
  • Nigeria follows Somali lead
    Use of motherships by pirates off Nigeria now proven beyond doubt, Bergen Risk says.
  • Farstad racks up Oz charters
    Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore outfit consolidates position Down Under with a flurry of deals.
  • Fincantieri in STX OSV swoop
    Corrado Antonini-led yard touted as a potential buyer of STX Group's shares in Singapore-quoted firm.
  • Nova drives VLCC revival
    New Maersk-fronted tanker pool has had an "appreciable impact" on spot rates, Intermodal says.
  • Back to the future
    Frontline 2012 to retrace the success of its predecessor and enjoy a growth spurt in a weak market, Arctic says.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • FP0406aa Maersk slows FM3 again, add Shanghai
  • CBP vet Herman joins Venable trade practice
  • Swisslog provides new storage system for Asda
  • U.S. imports up nearly 10 percent in March
  • Asia-Europe volume up 16% in February
  • Bulk tonnage increases at Redwood City
  • FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications
  • IQMS launches shipping management module
  • Horizon hit by big loss
  • Japanese lines merge Asia/Mexico/WCSA loops

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 11, 2012
  • NuStar expands bunkering service
    NuStar will supply bunkers via barge to ports surrounding the Columbia River.
  • Prices mixed in South European ports
    Tight avails of LS product in Rotterdam.
  • Prices falling across Middle East and Africa
    NYMEX showing gains in early trading.
  • Oil extends gains on decreasing stockpiles
    Both finished gasoline inventories and blending components inventories decreased last week.
  • Horizon Lines reports fourth-quarter 2011 financial results
    Company forecasts bunker fuel costs in the $730-$735 per metric tonne range in 2012.
  • Commitment to alternative fuels 'not about saving the earth'
    US Navy officials continue to defend commitment to alternative fuels.
  • Updated H2S test method solves industry issue
    Test method to determine if H2S in bunkers meets ISO 8217:2010 limit receives revision approval after correction for interferences.
  • Fuel oil trader to join Chemoil
    Another fuel oil trader leaves Shell Singapore.
  • Service contract 'will cut' Carnival's fuel consumption
    Savings could be 'as high as $1 million per-ship, per-year.'
  • Fuel oil stocks in East China decline
    Further declines expected partly due to strong demand from bonded bunker suppliers.
  • Bunker prices falling in major Asian ports
    Avails of bunker fuel at key Asian ports 'fine' mid-week.
  • O.W. Bunker appoints new manager of Malta division
    Grafakos has expertise in manufacturing and development of marine lubricants.
  • Mississippi river fuel spill cleanup completed
    Response cleanup 'went very quickly' as a result of slow discharge of bunkers and fast river current, says USCG.
  • GS Caltex to increase bunker fuel storage capacity
    Plans to convert terminal on the west coast of South Korea to store bonded bunkers from May onwards.
  • Sinopec eyes higher bunker sales volume, profits
    Urges international trading partners to 'build a grand blueprint for China bonded oil market'.
  • US in move to align maritime rules with international conventions
    US Coast Guard wants bunkering activities and oil systems failures to be entered into oil record book.
  • CSDC warns of Q1 losses
    Expects to swing to a loss partly due to high fuel costs.

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