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March 13, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Seadrill expects daily rig rates of above US$600,000
    Seadrill, the world's biggest offshore oil driller by market value, expects rig rates to keep rising for the next 12 months or longer, with daily tariffs for ultra- deepwater rigs rising above US$600,000.
  • Carnival cuts outlook on Costa wreck
    Carnival Corp & Plc, the world's largest cruise operator, significantly cut its fiscal year profit and revenue forecast last Friday, citing a deadly disaster in January involving one of its ships.
  • Pakistan's ship breaking yards a death trap for workers
    Mehdi Hassan was clinging to a greasy rope, toiling high inside the hull of an oil tanker, when he became another victim of lax safety standards at Pakistan's Gaddani ship breaking yard.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL net profit falls 90pc to $181.6 million, revenue down 0.4pc
  • CKYH carriers and Evergreen offer joint Asia-Europe loops in April
  • Cosco Busan material witnesses held in LA until court ready to hear them
  • Debate EU's ship eco rules, but don't reject them: UK transport committee
  • US west box port community says scrap harbour tax - or spend it on us
  • Jorge Luis Quijano to replace Panama Canal chief Zubieta of 16 years
  • Philippines ATI profit plunges 29.3pc as rice, steel imports slump
  • Barloworld offers advice, site surveys to UK port/rail freight operators
  • FedEx to deploy unspecified number of electric Newton Step Vans this year
  • Cathay-Dragonair handle 0.8pc more cargo in February - 117,880 tonnes
  • Singapore's ST joins Airbus attack on Boeing's high cargo market share
  • Boeing expects to win 200 orders from China for its 737 MAX in 2012
  • Lufthansa Systems simplifies customs with Import Control System interface
  • Xining airport's February cargo throughput surges 81.6pc to 481.7 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Asia to maintain lead among world's top ports: Shanghai study
  • Demand for Middle East oil tankers at record high in Feb.
  • Increasing fuel demand spurs ship purchases
  • MANSA's 11th Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament begins
  • MOL, RCL launch Singapore-Yangon SYX service
  • MSC shifts megaships to transpacific, bigger vessels to join Asia-Europe services
  • Rising fuel costs, EU woes & lack of funds worsen shipping crisis
  • Seven carrier pact on CKYH's Asia-Europe loops
  • Arshiya Rail holds trade meet to mark launch of Chennai-Bengaluru rail service
  • WR's freight loading surges to new record
  • Ban on cotton exports lifted
  • EPCES urges govt to implement recommendations of Commerce Ministry committee
  • FTP to provide sops for MSME e-commerce exporters
  • Govt issues sugar export order for 86K t

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo returns to Chicago
    Virgin Atlantic will resume a four- flights per week service between Chicago IL (USA) and London Heathrow on 7 May, increasing to daily from 18 May. In preparation for this, Virgin...
  • Imperial continues restructuring measures
    Imperial Reederei GmbH has reorganised its inland shipping business following its takeover of Lehnkering's activities in this field. The former Imperial Reederei Group has become t...
  • Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge sees 10.5% increase in sales
    The German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge succeeded in maintaining last year's increase in deliveries and sent 39,500 light commercial vehicles (+10.5%) to customers...
  • GB Railfreight now moving petroleum
    GB Railfreight, one of Britain's largest railfreight haulage companies, has signed a contract with Carless Petroleum. The contract covers the movement of petroleum products from th...
  • Frankfurt-Hahn airport: new marketing and sales manager
    Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn GmbH (Germany) has selected Jan Möller as the airport's new sales and marketing manager. He succeeds Udo Preissner who died unexpectedly last December. M'l...
  • New Zealand: Kiwi-Rail's freight volumes continue to grow
    KiwiRail, a New Zealand-based rail service provider, reported that revenue in its core business, rail freight, grew by 11% to over USD 220 million contributing to an overall busin...
  • Daimler Trucks North America: vehicle lineup GHG14 certified
    Daimler's US subsidiary, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), has been certified by the country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as fully compliant with the new "greenhouse ...
  • Air Partner strengthening team
    Air Partner, a provider of private jets and commercial passenger and freight aircraft of all sizes and categories, has boosted the sales department of its German branch office b...
  • UHC mobile tool improves pharmaceuticals logistics
    UHC, an alliance of the USA's leading nonprofit academic medical centers, has launched a mobile application for RxLINK, UHC's online analyti...
  • Senegal's president opens extended Dakar Container Terminal
    Abdoulaye Wade, president of the Republic of Senegal, recently officially opened the enlarged Dakar Container Terminal. The facility is operated by DP World, which has invested in ...
  • Hoyer logistics group founds new company in Odessa
    Hoyer, a Hamburg (Germany)-based global logistics specialist, is augmenting its activities in Eastern Europe by opening its own offices in Odessa (Ukraine). Hoyer offers local clie...
  • Increasing trade for LPG carriers
    Owners of LPG carriers can look forward to increasing trade in 2012, despite the uncertain economic environment and the dampening effect of the mild winter in the northern hemisphe...
  • AirBridgeCargo operates first cross-polar flight
    The Russian freight-only carrier AirBridgeCargo Airlines has operated its first ever cross-polar flight via the North Pole en route from Chicago IL (USA) to Krasnoyarsk (Russia). T...
  • Sabena technics and Afriqiyah Airways develop airframe maintenance cooperation
    The French independent MRO provider Sabena technics is continuing to assist Afriqiyah Airways to ensure a rapid recovery of Libya's air transport sector. Two Afriqiyah Airways A330...
  • Icao publishes first ever manual on volcanic ash

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • Helix awards Jurong Shipyard $385.5 million order for well intervention semi
  • OSX Brasil gets $732 million products tanker order
  • AIDA newbuilds will use air bubbles and Azipods to cut fuel consumption
  • Tidewater reports "unexpected developments" in Angola JV negotiations
  • Sinopacific Shipbuilding and MHI to jointly develop fuel-efficient bulker
  • Saltchuk promotes Chiarello to President and CEO of TOTE

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • Evergreen joining CKYH carriers in Asia/Europe cooperation scheme
  • NYK adding broadband system to cut CO2 emissions from ships
  • Corps closing small Chittenden Locks for annual maintenance period
  • Panama Canal Authority names new administrator
  • Mitsui launches new car carrier equipped with hybrid power system

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • Sanko Steamship seeks respite from cash flow crisis
    Industry assesses exposure as loss-making Japanese line asks to defer debt repayments
  • Diverse Sanko charters draw Korea Line parallels
    Along with a number of Japanese companies, European owners appear to have exposure
  • Torm rumoured to have sold two more MR tankers
    Brokers claim another deal has followed last week's reported sale of Torm Lana
  • Waiting for Cosco
    State-owned giant and compatriot CSCL are poised for losses
  • Optimism returns for Asia box lines
    Carriers position themselves to benefit from general rates hike and economies of scale
  • Yards slam UK plan to build naval ships abroad
    South Korea lands MARS tanker contract
  • Inmarsat loses maritime momentum
    New sector revenues come from one-off deals
  • Sea trials for first commercial air lubrication system
    DK Group fits first system on Danish ship
  • NYK deploys fleet-wide broadband in fuel-saving drive
    Improved communications keep crew in touch with loved-ones
  • Chinese breakers take advantage of hesitancy in Indian subcontinent
    Demolition rates between China and south Asia close as owners opt for stability in the east
  • High hopes unable to lift dry bulk secondhand market
    Korea Line capesize resale could see first market uptick in month
  • China imports record crude oil volumes in February
    Preliminary Customs figures show growth in inbound iron ore
  • Two former bankers join Hartmann group
    Duo appointed to senior positions with German shipowner
  • UN transfers convicted pirates from Seychelles to Somalia
    Different legal systems offer disparate sentencing terms
  • Penning confirms light dues freeze
    Industry was hoping for reduction after efficiency gains
  • Shell signs two LR tankers for one-year charters
    Reported $12,500 per day rate for both ships
  • BLT redelivers two chemical tankers to FSL Trust
    Indonesian tanker operator defaulted on lease payments for three vessels
  • Nautilus urges London mayor to look into Safmarine cadet death
    Johnson must clarify responsibilities in a case that highlights mixed jurisdictions says union
  • Indian Oil takes VLGC for one year amid high demand for LPG
    Nation drives ahead with plans to be market leader for using gas as automotive fuel
  • Kingfish to buy 11 MRs from OSX
    Brazilian tanker operator places $732m order
  • Sanctions expose EU insurers but will leave Iran unhurt
    IG says forcing companies to find alternative cover raises wider issues of liability
  • NZ port protest receives 'worldwide' support
    Redundancies are still set to go ahead in Auckland following industrial dispute
  • Foreclosure blues
    They may be on the rise, but foreclosures are still the last option banks will choose
  • Ofer joins queue to sue Allied Maritime
    London and Illinois litigation over charterhire default and unpaid bunkers
  • Costa Allegra to be sold or scrapped
    Costa Cruises mulls salvage options for Costa Concordia
  • Evergreen to collaborate with CKYH alliance from April
    Major box lines seek economies of scale
  • Shipping should stand on its own feet
    CMA CGM is not the first to seek financial help from the public sector
  • CMA CGM confirms French sovereign wealth fund talks
    Debt-ridden boxship giant offers Yildirim additional stake
  • All eyes on transpacific
    Cascade of tonnage leaves box lines few options
  • New Panama Canal administrator named
    Quijano takes over from Zubieta

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • Putin said to reject Frank
    PRESIDENT-elect Vladimir Putin has rejected the application of Sergei Frank, CEO of the government-run tanker company Sovcomflot, to take over Russia's seabed seismic service company, Sevmoreneftegeofizika
  • Brazilian yard lands MR tanker order
    EIKE Batista-led OSX confirmed today that it has secured a contract to build 11 medium-range product tankers for Kingfish do Brazil
  • Arrest nears for captain in fatal collision
    MADRAS High Court today dismissed a bail plea filed by the captain of the Singapore-flagged bulker Prabhu Daya
  • Small bulkers draw buyers
    SMALLER bulkers are outperforming their larger Capesize cousins, which is luring potential buyers to the smaller ships, an Athens broker said
  • Study finds Kitimat safe
    LARGE oil tankers and LNG carriers can safely access the small, private port of Kitimat on Canada's West Coast, a Transport Canada study has found
  • Seadrill wins first deal in Saudi Arabia
    SEADRILL of Norway announced today it has won its first contract in Saudi Arabia
  • Cash buyers get stuck
    A WEAKER ship recycling market has left many cash buyers stuck with an unsold inventory, as breaking yards are refusing to pay profitable rates
  • Crew saved in Italy grounding
    NINETEEN crewmen were reported rescued from their Italian chemical tanker after it ran aground off the coast of Sicily
  • Panama Canal boss picked
    JORGE Quijano has been chosen as the new Panama Canal administrator
  • South Oz port JV formed
    A CHINESE steelmaker and an Australian iron ore company said today they are setting up a venture to develop a new port in South Australia
  • Evergreen formalises deal
    TAIWAN'S Evergreen Line has formalised its collaboration with the CKYH Alliance
  • China aims to revitalise shipbuilding
    BEIJING today unveiled a push aimed at revitalising Chinese shipbuilding by 2015
  • Pressure bulker value pressures rising
    SCARCE financing has discouraged shipowners from buying secondhand bulkers, analysts said today
  • Delhi plucks at cotton ban
    DELHI today bowed to political pressure and farmers and partly climbed down on its ban of cotton exports
  • FSL takes two more ships back from BLT
    FIRST SHIP Lease Trust said today that it has received two more chemical tankers that were on long-term lease to cash-strapped Berlian Laju Tanker

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • US Manufacturing Technology Orders Rise 8.4 Percent
    U.S manufacturing technology orders in January rose 8.4 percent year-over-year, highlighting "manufacturers increased confidence in future growth," according to the...
  • Diesel Prices Inch Up 2.9 Cents
    Diesel prices across the U.S. rose at the slowest pace in three weeks, climbing 2.9 cents in the week ending...
  • Freight Demand Keeps Pressure on Truck Pricing, FTR Says
    Research firm FTR Associates sees tightening truck capacity and rising truck pricing ahead this year for North American shippers as...
  • Furniture, Car Parts Drive Import Growth
    U.S. containerized imports rose 4.1 percent in January year-over-year, to 1,475,608 million 20-foot equivalent units, driven by growth in furniture...
  • Steel Exports Strengthen in January
    U.S. steel exports rose 19.1 percent year-over-year to 1.262 million tons in January, as shipments to Canada and Mexico offset...
  • U.K. Court Extends Judgment for Star Reefers
    A U.K. court has extended an order freezing assets of Russia's largest fruit importer, JFC Group, to enforce a judgment...
  • Trucking Dashboard 2011: Interactive Graphic
    Click on an icon below for detailed information on average retail diesel prices, LTL yield, trucking volumes, trucking employment, and...
  • German Court to Begin Review of Frankfurt Night Flight Ban
    A German federal court will begin a hearing tomorrow, March 13, to decide whether to extend a controversial ban on...
  • Two New OOCL Services to Set Sail
    OOCL will launch two new services from Asia to the U.S. West Coast this spring that it says will enhance...
  • Largest LTL Carriers Grew 17 Percent in 2011
    The biggest less-than-truckload carriers got bigger in 2011, with the number of LTL companies with more than $1 billion in...
  • APL Seeks Second Rate Increase on Asia-Europe Trade
    APL joins other major ocean carriers in implementing a second general rate increase this year on the depressed Asia-Europe trade...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Volume Drops 3.4 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo freight traffic slowed to 3.4 percent year-over-year in February from 11.4 percent in January, amid a slowing global...
  • CKYH, Evergreen to Start 12 Asia-Europe Loops
    The four ocean carriers that belong to the CKYH alliance and Evergreen Line are entering into individual cooperative agreements with...
  • OOCL Parent Ends 2011 in the Black
    Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. and its subsidiaries reported a profit of US$181.6 million for 2011, but the company warned the...
  • Cathay Pacific, Dragonair See 2 Percent Rise in Lift
    Cathay Pacific Airways' key markets remained "soft" in February with year-over-year traffic gains, mostly because of the early Chinese New...
  • Southern California Ports, Logistics Firms Focus on Efficiency
    Anticipating fierce competition from East Coast ports when the Panama Canal expansion project is completed in 2014, the Southern California...
  • India Container Volume Increases 3.3 Percent
    Container volume at major ports in India grew 3.3 percent year-over-year in the first 11 months of fiscal 2011-12, according...
  • MCC Transport Launches Smart Phone Products
    Intra-Asia container line MCC Transport has introduced a new mobile Web site and a smart phone application to enable customers...
  • Customs' Winning Hand
    A dozen years after Congress first allocated funding, Customs and Border Protection's Automated Commercial Environment isn't fully delivering on the...
  • Trucking Dashboard 2011: Fourth Quarter
    A surge in freight demand helped the for-hire U.S. trucking industry sustain its momentum in the last quarter of 2011,...
  • Long Arm of the Broker Law
    Q: We're a broker, and recently hired Carrier A to handle a load moving from our customer to its customer....
  • The Numbers Game
    As someone with a pricing background from back in the days of mechanical calculators, numbers have always fascinated me. And...
  • Trailer Bridge Back on Firm Ground
    Trailer Bridge is on track to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 16, four months after the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico...
  • APM Terminals' Productivity Push
    Kim Fejfer is waging a war on waste at his company's container terminals. As CEO of APM Terminals, Fejfer views...
  • Congress's Road Rage
    Things have become so chaotic on Capitol Hill over transportation legislation that even the political experts admit it's hard to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • OOCL the most profitable so far
    Unlike all other carriers that have so far reported financial results, OOCL remained in profit on the bottom line last year, as shown in the table. Its revenue ...
  • Interim report reveals Rena master 'under pressure' to make pilotage window
  • Ocean carriers could have funded further space exploration
    SeaIntel Maritime Analysis' latest analysis of container industry trends reveals that the cost of the price war waged by the carriers on the two main trades linking ...
  • MOL phases own tonnage into Singapore/Myanmar
    Mitsui OSK Lines is replacing slot purchase agreements on common-user feeder services with its own tonnage on the route between Singapore and Yangon (Myanmar). ...
  • CKYH alliance and Evergreen bring back withdrawn Asia/Europe services
    Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen have confirmed that the Asia/Europe services which were withdrawn in December are to be re-introduced. Whilst confirming ...
  • Al Batha signs up in Kizad
    The Sharjah (UAE)-based Al Batha Trading & Industry Group has signed a 50-year deal with the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and will become the first tenant ...
  • CMHI aims to invest in more emerging markets
    China Merchants Holdings International's (CMHI) target is to become a global terminal operator and to this end is seeking more opportunities to invest out of China ...
  • Auckland dispute to spread
    The decision by the New Zealand Ports of Auckland [PoA] to dismiss its 300 dockers and replace them with contracted-out workers has rallied the International ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • Safe readies fundraiser
    Nasdaq-quoted bulker owner closes in on ship acquisition trail after lining up stock offering that could top $40m.
  • VLCCF sounds Sanko alarm
    John Fredriksen-backed owners tell investors they are 'prepared to protect the value' of charters with ailing Japanese operator.
  • Iberia initiates Safe
    Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner may have its sights set on fuel efficient Japanese newbuildings, analyst says.
  • GSP wins pipe-layer work
    Romanian owner bags contract from Wintershall for North Sea job from June.
  • Angola standoff angers TDW
    US offshore powerhouse threatens to pull ships out of key market as talks with Sonangol turn sour.
  • Shell fixes Prosafe floater
    Oslo-listed offshore accommodation contractor ties up $58m deal with Shell Philippines Exploration.
  • Kingfish orders 11 tankers
    UK owner heading to OSX's new Brazilian shipyard for $732m MR deal backed by charters to Petrobras.
  • Colombo curtailed
    Sri Lankan shipbuilder posts 9% drop in fourth quarter earnings, but has work through to end of 2013.
  • SFI CFO resigns
    Eirik Eide heads for the door after brief tour of duty with jewel of John Fredriksen's shipping empire.
  • Ofer joins Allied offensive
    Israeli owner's bulker wing storms US legal arena with charter claim against troubled Greek operator.
  • Profit slips at Sinotrans
    Chinese bulker and boxship owner's 2011 earnings cut back by rising costs.
  • NewLead chalks off debt
    Nasdaq-listed owner clears $159m from its liabilities as a panamax bulker follows tanker quartet out of the door.
  • Billung: Sanko has paid up
    Golden Ocean chief says Japanese owner has handed over capesize charter cash despite seeking debt restructuring on Monday.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • ABC links Hannover to Beijing
  • OOCL parent sees sharp decline in profit
  • S&P lowers ratings on CMA CGM
  • CKYH-Evergreen detail Asia-Europe rotations
  • Panama Canal names new administrator
  • Obama offers manufacturing resources with job rise
  • U.S. military extends contracts with carriers
  • Beijing will get bonded cultural FTZ
  • PrimeRevenue picks new technology chief
  • ToolsGroup starts outsourced inventory service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 12, 2012
  • BMS Bunkers undergoes corporate redesign
    'You might know us as Brilliant Maritime Services, some as Brilliant, others as BMS or BMS Bunkers - we want to make it simpler - just call us BMS Bunkers,' says company MD.
  • Mediterranean cargos pricing at discount
    Soaring crude is keeping outright fuel oil prices close to historic highs, while reducing demand from bunkerers and weakening the market, says analyst report.
  • Prices fall in northern Europe
    Prices lack direction in Mediterranean.
  • Mabanaft to focus on bunkering
    'Distinct growth potential' for its international bunkering business.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah, down in Suez
    NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • Sinotrans sees profits fall
    Annual bunker costs climbed to $22.31 million.
  • Newbuilds focus on fuel efficiency
    ABB to supply azimuth thrusters.
  • Bunkerworld expands price coverage
    Bunker prices from over 300 ports around the world available, enhancing subscriber benefits.
  • Asian bunker prices showing little movement
    Supplies of 380 cSt material 'slightly tight' in Busan.
  • CMA CGM placed on S&P's credit watch
    Ratings of the French shipping firm lowered after it posted lower-than-expected operating profits.
  • Shipbuilder targets gas injection technology in demo
    Mitsui Engineering to hold demonstration for modified gas injection engine in the spring of 2013.
  • Indonesian oil trader reaches 'big milestone'
    Secures cooperation agreement with a subsidiary of Norway's I.M Skaugen.
  • US-based firm converting tanks to store low sulphur diesel
    In a bid to stay in compliance with a new mandate.
  • OOIL posts 90% drop in profits for FY 2011
    Sees improvements in freight rates for 2012 to-date, but not enough to fully cover costs amid rising bunker prices.
  • Sanko Steamship eyes out-of-court rehabilitation
    Many bunker suppliers to be affected by the move, say industry observers.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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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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