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September 12, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • NYK liner trade slides 250pc to post annual loss of US$571 million
  • OOCL to levy US$600/TEU labour strife surcharge at US ports October 1
  • CMA CGM back in black in second quarter, expects profit for full year
  • Strike or no strike, Port Tracker bullish on Christmas volumes this year
  • Singapore vessel traffic remains unaffected as oil spill clean up continues
  • Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay welcomes OOCL Philippines Feeder 2 service
  • Ex-Vinalines chairman arrested for criminal mismanagement by Interpol
  • Fujian customs seven-month trade seaport throughput volume up 12.35pc
  • Dachser opens new office in Nanjing to serve lower Yangtze River Delta
  • Hunan's Chenglingji harbour partners with Taiwan's Port of Keelung
  • APM Terminals enters St Petersburg partnership with Russia's N-Trans
  • Famous Pacific Shipping in Shenzhen relocates to 30pc larger premises
  • APL Logistics, Con-way Freight add Jakarta to guaranteed freight services
  • Optimarin urges owners to get ahead of regulatory curve on ballast water
  • SIA initiates plan to hook up flights to Internet, mobile data connectivity
  • Air China to launch more international flights to cope with downturn
  • Air France-KLM reports 7.8pc August cargo drop on weaker Asian volumes

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • CMA CGM reports significant profitability rebound in Q2
  • NYK issues 2012 annual report
  • Aquaculture products shipments surge 54 pc in FY12
  • Campco calls for curbs on arecanut imports thru Nepal, Bangladesh
  • Pak's move to free imports a shot in arm for Indian paper mills
  • GMB acknowledged as Maritime Board of the Year at MALA 2012
  • JNPT bags two awards at MALA 2012
  • A brief note on the Authority for Advance Rulings (Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax), New Delhi
  • Commerce Ministry wants auto sector to tap African markets
  • Steel sector against ore export duty cut

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • FDE acquires Vialtis Sarl
    FDE, a southern France-based provider of services to fleet operators, has acquired Vialtis, a provider of financial services, particularly for international road haulage customers....
  • Electric and electronic damage most frequent cause of breakdowns
    ADAC TruckService's recently published HGV breakdown statistics reveal that most truck breakdowns (31.8%, up by 3.6%) were caused by faulty electric systems in the first half of th...
  • Petrolesport St Petersburg orders three new Liebherr container gantry cranes
    Petrolesport in St Petersburg (Russia), has placed an order with Liebherr for the delivery of three panamax ship to shore cranes. The new equipment will have a lifting capacity of ...
  • Russian Railways: preparing to take over Gefco?
    Russia's state railway RZD plans to acquire Peugeot-Citroën's automotive logistics subsidiary, Gefco, according to reports in different Russian newspapers. It is thought that RZD i...
  • Supervisory board of Luka Koper dismisses management board president
    The supervisory board (SB) of Luka Koper (Slovenia) dismissed Gregor Veselko, the president of the port's management board, for no-fault reasons on 7 September. The SB then appoint...
  • BNSF expands Bakken oil transport capacity to one million barrels per day
    The US rail transport provider Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) has increased capacity this year to enable the it to haul one million barrels of oil per day out of t...
  • ILA opens at new location
    The ILA Berlin Air Show 2012 opens today (11 September) and will close on 16 September. Europe's third most important aviation show, which is featuring the Republic of Poland as it...
  • Air India took delivery of its first B787
    The US aerospace giant Boeing and Air India celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787 Dreamliner on 6 September. Together with the Indian government, the fifth operator o...
  • Air Charter Service in Husum
    Air Charter Service (ACS), a leading provider of freight and passenger charter flights, is exhibiting at the Husum WindEnergy2012 trade fair, which is due to open next week. As an ...
  • New president and CEO of Rickmers Americas
    The Rickmers Group has appointed Robert Sappio as president and CEO of Rickmers Americas. He will be responsible for Rickmers-Linie (America), as well as for the Maersk-Rickmers U...
  • Rudolph Logistik opens new logistics centre in Hessen
    The German logistics group Rudolph Logistik recently phased in a new multi-user centre in Lorsch in the state of Hessen (Germany). The logistics service provider is using the 10,80...
  • C.H. Robinson to acquire Apreo Logistics
    The logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire Apreo Logistics (Apreo), a freight forwarder based in Warsaw (Poland). Founded in June 2007, Apreo prov...
  • DB Schenker Logistics expands capacity in Stockholm
    The DB Schenker location in Arlandastad, near Stockholm (Sweden), is expanding to 63,000 sqm of hall space. The Schenker Logistics AB facility opened its doors for the first time i...
  • Reshuffle at SNCF Geodis
    Geodis Wilson has appointed Olivier Storch as sales director for the Asia-Pacific region. He joined the French SNCF group in 2006 and was vice-president finance and director of SNC...

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • Study eyes industrial sites in Portland metropolitan area
  • OOCL plans surcharge to cover work stoppage costs
  • General Dynamics NASSCO finishes MLP structural assembly
  • Commerce Department report finds goods and services exports down in July
  • AAPA Security Committee member speaks before House subcommittee

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • Mediterranean aframax market heading towards W75
    Charters break through W80 floor
  • US shippers switching ports to avoid strike threat
    West coast benefits as retailers fret over docks dispute hitting east and Gulf coast
  • Ocean Rig lines up $112m Irish deal
    Letter of intent underpins DryShips subsidiary's confidence for 2013
  • German owners risk being left behind
    Older ship types and designs are not competitive any more, Ship Finance Forum is told
  • Damco moves headquarters to The Hague
    AP Moller-Maersk logistics arm positions itself to serve the heart of Europe
  • US appeal court upholds complaint against Carnival
    Virgin Islands shooting case hears that shipowner owes 'duty of reasonable care'
  • Increase in West Africa pirate attacks hits cargo market
    Lack of international support leaves insurers vulnerable
  • Innovated in China
    Trends in manufacturing will alter trade patterns
  • Forecast hints at weakening Asia-Europe rates
    Recovery could return in late 2013, says CFDA
  • Arcadia eyes energy-efficient newbuildings
    Product tankers could be next as group seeks to cut fuel consumption
  • Shipping salaries are flat but job market proves resilient
    But employers are more demanding, says recruitment firm
  • CSAV eyes 9,000 teu newbuildings
    Carrier ponders order for 10 units and options for a further 10 - but can it find the finance?
  • Rowan takes up option for ultra-deepwater drillship
    Hyundai Heavy Industries order adds fourth vessel to fleet
  • Opec expects demand for its oil to fall next year
    China's imports drop as growth rates slow
  • MarAd scraps double-hull study
    Cooler heads thought to have prevailed in debate
  • Brussels made 'errors' ruling that SNCM did not receive state aid
    Luxembourg court upholds complaint by rival Corsica Ferries France
  • Brussels dashes shipowners' SOx hopes
    Parliament over-rules shipowners' five-year campaign to soften emission rules
  • Tankers hit by fall in cargo volumes to US
    Opec data shows crude imports into US have dropped 3.6% year on year
  • CSSC launches bond sale earlier than planned
    Shipbuilder goes to market this month due to 'capital needs and market conditions'
  • Ocean Atlas detention highlights need to regulate PMSCs
    Should Nexus have deployed an armoury rather than stow weapons on board?
  • To Russia with doubt
    APM Terminals will hopefully have heard all of the Russian business horror stories prior to its decision to take a 37.5% stake in Global Ports
  • Major Chinese ports post dismal August results
    Shanghai, Ningbo and Shenzhen report declines or slower growth in cargo throughput and box volumes
  • VLCC buying spree pushes prices up
    Talk of up to five VLCC sales
  • Growing iron ore derivatives market means volatile future for dry bulk
    Swaps and options trading expected to triple this year
  • Interlude in Venezuela
    The Ocean Atlas incident shows the importance of complying with weapons paperwork in all jurisdictions
  • Quanchai seeks deal on deposit with Rongsheng after failed buyout
    Shanghai-listed enginemaker seeks to comfort investors

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • Knightsbridge sells tanker pair
    NASDAQ-listed Knightsbridge Tankers today confirmed the sale of two VLCCs, including one that went to a new buyer after the first deal fell through
  • SNCM to appeal aid court ruling
    FRENCH Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM will appeal against a European Union Court of Justice decision invalidating the European Commission's approval of financial aid it received from the French government prior to 2006
  • EC stays mum over raids
    THE European Commission told Fairplay today that it was not ready to give further information about its raids on the offices of a number of EU car carrier operators last week until it had completed its investigation
  • Maersk fires up Wilhelmshaven
    THE new deepsea JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, has landed its first handling contracts from Maersk Line
  • Privalov pleads guilty in SCF case
    THE second day of Yury Privalov's trial in Moscow for embezzling funds from Sovcomflot (SCF) ended Monday evening without a ruling from Judge Natalia Morozova
  • Seadrill plans $1.0Bn note offer
    SEADRILL, the Oslo-listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drill ship and rig business, plans to raise $1.0Bn through an offer of five year notes, the company said in a statement
  • Globus axes dividend
    NASDAQ-listed Globus Maritime today reported a swing to losses and a decision to not pay a dividend for its latest quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • MSC Flaminia Docks at Wilhelmshaven
    The damaged container ship MSC Flaminia docked in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, seven weeks after an explosion and fire killed two crewmembers...
  • Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers, ILWU in Negotiations for New Contract
    With a Sept. 30 deadline looming, Pacific Northwest grain handlers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union are negotiating a...
  • Grimaldi Unit Buys 6 Ro-Ro Vessels from Pacific Basin
    Italian short-sea shipping company Atlantica di Navigazione has purchased six roll-on, roll-off vessels from Hong Kong-based bulk carrier operator Pacific...
  • Cargo Declines at Lufthansa, Air France-KLM
    Lufthansa Cargo carried 8 percent less freight in August than a year ago as it reduced capacity in a bid...
  • Marad Cancels Double-Hull Study
    The Maritime Administration said its recently announced study of the effects of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990's requirement for...
  • Damco to Relocate Headquarters to The Hague
    Global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco plans to move its headquarters from Copenhagen to The Hague, Netherlands, by the...
  • APL, Con-way Expand OceanGuaranteed Service From Asia
    APL Logistics and Con-way Freight are rapidly expanding their OceanGuaranteed service for less-than-containerload cargo from Asia. The companies in...
  • ANA, JAL International Cargo Volumes Up in July
    Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. said that its international cargo volume grew for the sixth consecutive month in July on...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • Another boxship fire
    With the cause of the July mid-Atlantic explosion on the MSC Flaminia still to be determined, yet another boxship was badly damaged at the weekend by an onboard ...
  • Maersk Line appoints new cfo
    Maersk Line has appointed Soren Strom as chief financial officer from November 1. Until then Jakob Stausholm, Chief Strategy, Finance and Transformation Officer ...
  • CMA CGM further clarifies financial turnaround
    As shown in the table, CMA CGM's remarkable financial turnaround in Q2 12 compared to other lines was not simply due to market circumstances. Its cargo only increased ...
  • Carriers warn of surcharges as ILA/USMX talks go to the wire
    Ocean carriers serving US east coast and Gulf ports are readying for the introduction of port congestion surcharges effective October 1. Surcharges are threatened ...
  • China's imports plunge
    In a speech last Sunday, the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, promised the continuation of a 'proactive fiscal policy' in order to tackle the impact of worsening economic ...
  • Charleston: 'laser-focused' on new business
    That was the message from the president and ceo of the South Carolina Ports Authority [SCPA], Jim Newsome, on the Port of Charleston's [PoC] commitment to drive ...
  • CMA CGM on the road to recovery
    CMA CGM outperformed most of the ocean carrier market in Q2 12, and estimates that it could even end the year in profit. Compared to the loss-making previous quarter

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • TOO turns to Wall Street
    Teekay Offshore Partners has launched a follow-on equity offering in a bid to raise cash for the $540m acquisition of an FPSO from parent Teekay Corp.
  • Top Ships torches critics
    For some it may have appeared like Top Ships was knocking on death's door when it reported an annual loss $189m earlier this year but looks can be deceiving.
  • ORIG lands LOI
    Ocean Rig has secured a six-month contract for one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs.
  • Super profit to stay
    Shipowners will see their offshore drilling interests produce hefty profits for at least the next four years, Nordea says.
  • Chu Kong slips
    Hong Kong's Chu Kong Shipping has posted a fall in first-half profit, but container volumes are on the up.
  • DVB dispels dry myths
    A tunnel of despair trapping the dry-bulk market will take longer to escape than many commentators fear, DVB warns.
  • VLCCF sells sisters
    Knightsbridge Tankers has confirmed the sale of a pair of VLCC sisterships, although one of them almost didn't happened.
  • Shreyas adds sixth
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has met its expansion target by agreeing another containership purchase.
  • Maersk names new CFO
    Clipper's Soren Strom will be Maersk Line's new chief financial officer (CFO).
  • Igal Dafni "lied"
    CMA CGM would probably not have hired former Zim man Igal Dafni if it had known about his links to South-east Asian cargo agents, a Hong Kong court has heard.
  • Wood chip four chopped
    Mitsui OSK Lines has collected over $15m from the scrapping of four woodchip carriers, it is claimed.
  • Thumbs up for Ezra plan
    Ezra Holdings' decision to spin-off affiliate Triyards has met with approval by OCBC Research.
  • Henghou offloads resales
    Chinese owner Ningbo Henghou Industries has reportedly sold a pair of new panamaxes for a combined $48m.
  • Older VLs in vogue
    Lack of loans behind a surge of interest in late 1990s built tankers, says Clarksons.
  • Victoria lacks vroom
    A Cunard cruiseship is crawling home to the UK after suffering mechanical failure off Portugal.
  • How to handle a crisis
    John Fredriksen has always fought off any thoughts of retirement despite amassing an impressive fortune during a 50-year shipping and business career.
  • SapuraAcergy nabs GoM job
    SapuraAcergy has won a charter contract for its derrick pipelay vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Interpol hunts owner
    Indian police have sought Interpol's assistance to arrest the owner of the Singapore-controlled bulker Black Rose that sank off Paradip in 2009.
  • Giants no worry for SITC
    An influx of larger boxships into the intra-Asia trade will not stand in the way of SITC International Holdings' strong financial performance, its CEO says.
  • CSSC plots bond sale
    China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) has announced plans for another huge fundraiser.
  • Precious cashes quartet
    Precious Shipping has run out of patience on a series bulkers at India's ABG Shipyard which have been beset by delays.
  • First feeling feebler
    Taiwan's First Steamship has posted a weaker result for the first half as costs rose.
  • Box blast blamed
    The fire that gutted a section of the Amsterdam Bridge in India on Sunday was probably caused by an explosion in a container.
  • Seadrill prices notes
    John Fredriksen-controlled Seadrill has set a coupon of 5.625% for its planned $1bn bond issue, the company said late Monday.
  • Spill cleanup continues
    Singapore authorities say efforts to clean up an oil spill following a collision between two ships on Sunday continues.
  • Transocean eyes quartet
    Transocean says it is in discussions with an unnamed oil major to order up to four deepwater drillships in a deal worth $3bn.
  • Transocean offloads rigs
    Transocean has sold thirty-eight shallow water drilling rigs to a private-equity led buyer in a deal worth just over $1bn.
  • GMS poaches broker
    Compass Maritime Services of the US is on the lookout for fresh talent after losing one of its sale-and-purchase brokers to veteran cash buyer GMS.
  • Globus falls short
    Globus Maritime reported a second-quarter loss Monday on the back of plummeting freight rates and a write down related to an ongoing charter dispute with Allied Maritime.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • Explosion aboard 'K' Line vessel near Indian port
  • Data2Logistics focuses on freight details
  • Rules govern when strike surcharges can be applied
    Shippers should carefully read surcharge notices issued by container lines in the past two weeks in response to a potential longshoremen's strike and port closure on the East and Gulf coasts to understand them, an FMC official said.
  • Demand Management brings S&OP on common platform
  • Maersk to assess sizable inland haulage fee
    The carrier will raise rates to $900 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container on its U.S. inland-haulage import (IHI) services applicable from Los Angeles and Long Beach on Oct. 7.
  • ILA strike threat aids August U.S. inbound volumes
    Import cargo volume at major U.S. retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5 percent in September compared with the same month last year, with strong increases expected into the holiday season.
  • Damco to move headquarters to The Hague
  • Strom named new Maersk Line CFO
  • Venezuela drops charges against U.S. ship, crew
  • MercuryGate links to Internet Truckstop
  • T. Parker Host names new COO
  • Washington Notebook: Russia PNTR bill has chance to pass this month
  • Report: 1H FCPA actions in line with 2011
    Law firm Veneble said the number of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement actions by the Justice Department and SEC in the first half of 2012 stayed flat compared to levels in the first half of 2011.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
  • Mobile LNG marine fuel tank launched
    After filling the container at an LNG terminal, the containers can be transported to each required destination by sea, rail and/or road.
  • Bunker prices continue to firm in Fujairah
    Suez prices remained flat while in South Africa, they edged upwards.
  • Prices remains stable in Rotterdam
    But 380 cst material at Hamburg jumps $10 a tonne.
  • OPEC sees weaker demand ahead
    China's role seen as 'critical'.
  • Dry bulk sector in 'tunnel of despair'
    Vessel scrapping must be stepped up, says bank.
  • MARAD cancels double hull study
    Study was unexpected given that double hulls are industry norm.
  • Traders: Concern over refinery restart
    'No news' on when cargo loadings will resume.
  • EU signs up to global SOx limit
    0.5% sulphur in marine fuels to come in for 2020.
  • Air-lubrication: Key task is to apply technology to larger ships
    Current systems work best on shallow draft vessels.
  • IFO prices continue to climb at Asian port hubs
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • Public/private funding call for Trinidad bunker market
    Ex-minister makes case to keep bunkering a local affair.
  • Chimbusco sees 78% decline in profit
    Total debt increased by about 30% during the first half of 2012.
  • Bimco: Wind turbines can enhance vessel efficiency
    Shipowners could achieve 'perceptible reduction' on fuel consumption and generator load, says firm.
  • Suppliers exit Singapore physical bunker market
    Ocean Energy and Bakri Trading no longer hold licence to supply bunkers at the port.
  • Finnish tech firm chosen as finalist for cleantech award
    Award showcases clean technology's 'rising stars'.
  • Bunker spill cleanup continues in Singapore
    Following collision between two foreign-registered vessels on Sunday.

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