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June 14, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker: US containerised imports expected to increase 4.8pc in June
  • CSAV increases India-Europe rates US$200/TEU - $300/FEU from July 1
  • Hanjin joins Grand Alliance partners on two transpacific services
  • Chongqing's four-month international cargo volume up 30.8pc
  • Tianjin's Pacific International Terminal throughput rises rapidly
  • Hyundai charters fourth of five 13,100-TEU neopanamaxers from Danaos
  • Shenzhen bypass: Nanchang customs okays direct transport to Hong Kong
  • Port of Tianjin builds 17 dry ports along Yellow River
  • PSA wins approval for Chennai terminal stake sale to associate ABG Ports
  • Abidjan seeks offers by July 14 to build second container terminal
  • Lagos introduces controversial night ban on container truck movement
  • SAECS adds 8th ship, speeds reefers north, slows down southbound leg
  • Omani port to add smaller drydock to free large ones for big ships
  • North America's FedEx Freight to increase rates 6.9pc from July 9
  • Port of Beirut box volume up 3.38pc to 426,950 TEU in first 5 months
  • Qantas group expects loss to double on fuel hikes and Eurozone crisis
  • Renewed Eurozone crisis renews threat to global air cargo recovery
  • Michigan's LINC expands cargo facility at Fort Wayne International Airport
  • Initiatives help Rwandan exporters access increased air cargo capacity
  • India's second largest state suffers double-digit air cargo declines

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • ASF calls for continuing measures against Somali piracy
  • CMA CGM Group regroups its five multimodal subsidiaries into one entity: Greenmodal Transport
  • Damco wins IPL awards for excellence in logistics services & sustainability
  • Greatship subsidiary contracts to sell MPSSV
  • IMO Secretary-General to chair eminent judging panel for Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards
  • India drops to 46th spot in World Bank's logistics performance index
  • Iron ore shipping rates continue to decline as demand slows
  • MOL to scrap, cold lay-up 10-20 Capesize bulkers
  • Wind propulsion for ships being tested
  • Indian bananas selling like hot cakes in Pak
  • London Gateway aims at being a hub, not a spoke
  • Shanghai port aims at 33 million TEUs by 2015
  • NRI deposit flows touch record $ 3.2 bn in April

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • BNSF to invest in North Dakota and in Minnesota
    The US transport service provider BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 86 million in ...
  • Icao launches first app
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) recently launched the iPhone and iPad app of its carbon emissions calculator. The device is an impartial and internationally ap...
  • Celadon Trucking Services acquires selected equipment assets from Hiner Transport
    Celadon Trucking Services, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Indianapolis IN (USA), has agreed to purchase a portion of the operating equipment of Hiner Transport, based in Hunt...
  • US trucking firm Holland receives Eastman supplier excellence award
    Eastman Chemical Company has presented Holland, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide,with its 2011 supplier excellence award. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Holland has receiv...
  • Regular Sassnitz-Ust-Luga railroad and ferry services launched
    A regular railroad-ferry service between Sassnitz (Germany) and Ust-Luga (Russia) has been launched. At the launch ceremony in Sassnitz that was attended by illustrious guests incl...
  • New cargo cooperation between China and Germany
    Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG - representing Leipzig/Halle airport (Germany) - and the Shanghai Airport Authority - representing Shanghai Pudong international airport ' have signed a...
  • Tunisia: Mokhtar Sadok new SNCFT central manager for main lines
    Mokhtar Sadok, hitherto manager of the department of communications and international relations at Tunisian Railways (SNCFT), has just been appointed central manager of the main li...
  • Atlas Air to add ninth B747 for DHL Express
    Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has agreed to place a ninth Boeing B747-400 freighter into expr...
  • SDV building its first "green" warehouse in Singapore
    The globally active French logistics service provider SDV, a brand of Bolloré Logistics, is about to complete an impressive SGD 55 million project in the western part of Singapore,...
  • Ceva renews contract with Nokia Siemens Networks
    The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has renewed a multi year contract with Nokia Siemens Networks, a world specialist in mobile broadband. Under the terms of the ...
  • FPS Lanka launches warehouse and 3PL operations
    Projects FPS - the recently-established project forwarding and third-party logistics arm of Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka - has launched a dedicated logistics centre incorporating ...
  • Zuidnatie orders seven low emission, high capacity Hyster forklift trucks
    After the successful introduction of two new tier 4i/stage IIIB compliant Hyster empty container handlers at the port of Antwerp, the port and logistics company Zuidnatie has inves...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • Wärtsilä introduces RT-flex50 version that fits ships with slim...
  • Longliner under construction at J.M. Martinac reaches production...
  • Crowley ATB delivers petroleum products to Guantanamo Bay
  • Box Ships buys two OOCL post-Panamax containserships
  • MOL to scrap Capesize bulkers that are 15 years or more old
  • McAllister Towing orders Tier III tractor tug at Senesco...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • Mitsui plans to remove 10 to 20 Capesize vessels
  • K Line car carrier aids in rescue of small boat
  • Descartes Systems Group buying assets of IES
  • Port of Seattle sets public hearing to discuss surplus property plans
  • Crowley makes first shipment of petroleum products to Cuba

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • What the eurozone crisis means for ship finance
    One player's risk is another's opportunity
  • India hopes against hope for Iran sanctions deferral
    Sovereign guarantee is the only option if EU goes ahead with insurance ban
  • German tramp owners hope for bunker price boost
    Improved earnings may boost box lines' charter demand
  • Two-year wait for boost to business
    The agreed deadlines for Ecdis systems will see a huge increase in orders, but not until 2014
  • Too much information?
    Debate continues over electronic systems' content as Ecdis deadline looms
  • Questions remain about onboard computer-based training
    Shipowners and training providers await developments at the IMO Standards of Training and Watchkeeping sub-committee meeting later this year
  • Scrapping will keep LNG in a party mood
    Without demolitions, DVB expects fleet oversupply from 2013
  • Good connections
    Youngships on a mission to get industry better understood
  • Ports are facing stormy weather
    Trade dips and Green lobbying ensure port management is not plain sailing for investors
  • Gambling with lives
    To pay or not to pay ransoms to pirates, that is the question
  • House of Lords probes anti-piracy progress
    Sub-committee to quiz witnesses about impact of armed guards
  • APMT closes in on China port deal
    Announcement due when Hu visits Denmark
  • FreeSeas defaults on Yangzijiang newbuilds
    Greece-based bulker owner misses $7.4m in payments
  • STX Group wins extra time to repay $231m bonds
    Main creditor Korea Development Bank grants one-year extension
  • Import growth belies dip in US demand for consumer durables
    Confused? You're not the only one, says Hackett Associates
  • MOL to cull capesizes as spot market remains weak
    Japanese carrier to scrap or idle up to 20 bulkers
  • UK MPs' debate to focus on ransom payment
    Foreign Affairs Committee piracy report said it would not prevent commercial ransom payment, but new task force aims to do just that
  • German-flag fleet continues to fall
    Calls to increase EU-flagged vessels fall on deaf ears
  • Ex-Lufthansa boss joins Hapag-Lloyd board
    Weber succeeds Frenzel as chairman
  • Opec mulls oil supply cut
    Too much oil? Give us more!
  • Box Ships launches offering after scooping OOCL vessels
    Bodouroglou buys shares amid 'challenging' capital-market backdrop
  • Yemen coastguard protest will hit counter-piracy mission
    Security experts fear pirates may take advantage of pay dispute
  • Dockwise fails to close takeover deal on time
    Deadline for tendering shares extends to Friday

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • MOL removing 10-20 Capesize bulkers
    MOL TOLD Fairplay today it has decided to scrap or place in cold lay-up 10-20 Capesize bulkers in hope of returning freight rates to positive territory
  • NYK seeks $503M while posting losses
    NYK, JAPAN'S second-biggest shipowner, said it plans to raise ¥40Bn ($503M) from corporate bonds
  • Brittany Ferries to cut back
    CHANNEL ferry operator Brittany Ferries has said it needs to cut its wage bill and other costs to address financial problems that have built for the past four years
  • ITF urges disarming mariners in Asia Pacific
    THE ITF today called for seafarers to be disarmed aboard ships transiting Asia Pacific
  • Bodouroglou pays up
    BOX SHIPS boss Michael Bodouroglou has personally purchased $40M in preferred shares to facilitate the acquisition of two container vessels
  • Older feeder fetches premium
    INDONESIA'S feeder operator PT Meratus Line has apparently paid a firm $6.1M for a 1997-built, 1,157teu box feeder, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Drybulk port snarls worsen
    GROWING vessel queues in Newcastle and in major iron ore ports have resulted in congestion increasing to the worst snarls since mid-April
  • Gloom builds for European shortsea sector
    DAILY earnings for coasters and mini-bulkers in European shortsea trades are still dropping due to sluggish spot cargo fixing, brokers said today
  • Cargotec warns on profits
    FINLAND'S Cargotec said today to lower operating results in its terminals unit have forced it to issue a warning on profits
  • Asia/Latin box route shuffled
    GERMAN box line Hamburg Süd today announced a joint service expansion on routes from Asia to Mexico and the West Coast South America
  • 'K' Line, Noble starting JV Capesize pool
    'K' LINE told Fairplay today it will start a Capesize pool with Noble Chartering, the drybulk chartering arm of Hong Kong's commodity trading group Noble
  • Dutch reject armed guards
    NETHERLANDS has ruled out allowing armed ship guards on its fleet of vessels passing the piracy-prone waters of East and West Africa
  • Offer for Fairstar extended
    DOCKWISE said today it has extended its offer for Fairstar Heavy Transport by three days to 15 June
  • Alcyon Capesize fixed at big loss
    AN ALCYON-owned Capesize bulker has been fixed at a loss, reflecting the freight market's continuing downtrend

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • Truckload Rates Flat in May, Intermodal Pricing Rises
    Truckload rates shifted into lower gear in May, rising only 5 percent from a year ago and staying basically flat...
  • CSAV Secures Financing for New Ships
    CSAV said it secured a $90 million 12-year loan from Germany's DVB bank to complete the financing of the...
  • APM Terminals to Unveil $500 Million China Deal
    APM Terminals, the global ports operator, is set to unveil an investment of more than $500 million in a new...
  • Shippers See Trouble as Truck Capacity Tightens
    As trucking capacity tightens, shippers are increasingly concerned about their ability to get goods to customers on time, logistics executives...
  • Global Semiconductor Sales Give Air Cargo Carriers April Boost
    The ailing global air cargo industry got a little help from the semiconductor sector in April, as international sales of...
  • APM Terminals Orders Bromma Spreaders for Maasvlakte II
    APM Terminals, on a crane-buying spree, Tuesday ordered 31 ship-to-shore spreaders from Stockholm-based Bromma for cranes at its container terminal...
  • Box Ships Buys Two Container Vessels from OOCL
    Greece's Box Ships Inc. has bought two post-Panamax container vessels from Orient Overseas Container Line for $62.3 million, which the...
  • Five Carriers Reconfigure Peak Asia-Latin America Slings
    Five carriers announced plans to reconfigure the slings of their joint service to meet peak-season demand on the trade between...
  • China Could Seize EU Aircraft in Escalating Emissions Row
    China has warned it might impound European aircraft if the European Union penalizes its carriers for not complying with its...
  • Logistics Costs Rose 6.6 Percent Last Year
    U.S. business logistics costs rose 6.6 percent last year as companies spent more on transportation and inventory in a gradually...
  • Descartes to Acquire IES
    Descartes Systems Group said it will acquire substantially all of the assets of Integrated Export Systems and IES Asia for...
  • Peak Surcharge Fuels 20 Percent Jump in Trans-Pacific Rates
    Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade surged 20 percent this week as carriers put a peak-season surcharge into...
  • ANA, JAL See Growth in International Cargo Volumes
    Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. said that its international cargo volume grew for the third consecutive month in April on...
  • MSC to Raise Rates on Asia-Europe Trade
    Mediterranean Shipping Company has joined other liner operators in seeking a general rate increase July 1 on Asia-Europe services. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • Will your containers arrive in time for Christmas?
    The jovial attendant announced that your flight had arrived ahead of schedule at London's Heathrow Airport; but here you are, almost two hours after disembarking ...
  • Mothballed box fleet levelling off
    At 483,000 slots for 225 ships - according to the latest report from Alphaliner - the number of idled container ships would appear to have reached a plateau after ...
  • London CT appoints CMC as IT partner
    The London Container Terminal [LCT] - the newly merged operation of Tilbury Container Services [TCS] and the old Short Sea Container Terminal at the River Thames- ...
  • Kerry gets a grip in Thailand
    Hong Kong-headquartered Kerry Logistics has won a major new contract to manage the warehouse storage and management, local transportation and express distribution ...
  • Davidson: 'its all about the right capacity'
    Addressing the TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe conference in Antwerp yesterday, Neil Davidson, senior advisor - ports at London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants, ...
  • TOC: Emerging markets offer the best prospects
    Speakers at the TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe conference in Antwerp, which opened yesterday, appeared confident that a series of new dynamics taking shape ...
  • World Bank: euro jitters hitting global growth
    The latest report from the Washington-based The World Bank, warns that fears about the eurozone have 'reduced investors' tolerance for risk' and it has further ...
  • APM T selects Cargotec for Massvlakte 11
    APM Terminals (APM T) has signed a contract with Tampere, Finland-based Cargotec for eight super post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes and two quay ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • Maersk unit plots Chinese port
    APM Terminals due to unveil location of new $500m container facility during Hu Jintao's visit to Denmark.
  • Boyden blesses TEU splash
    Global Hunter equity guru says OOCL deal and Bodouroglou bankroll look attractive given cash crunch in Europe.
  • Oslo IPO in the works
    Mysterious shipping company crawls out from the shadows with plot to take control of ten Turkish crude carriers.
  • Pak leads the pack
    Clarkson Capital grabs bull by the horns in a bid to beat rivals as analyst launches coverage of Maersk and four Asian carriers.
  • Car trouble for Nikitin
    Novoship trial hears how Russian shipowner's dodgy commission deals were referred to in coded emails as "extras" for car stereos and leather seats.
  • Weernink makes it three
    SwissMarine grabs its third capesize on term in as many weeks, brokers say.
  • Courage scraps namesake
    Hsu Chih Chien-led owner sends one of its last two panamax bulkers to the breakers yard.
  • OCBC mulls STX conundrum
    Unusual number of leaks and rumours surrounding Fincantieri move for Singapore-listed shipbuilder, analyst says.
  • CSSC to raise $1bn
    Chinese shipbuilding titan to raise $1bn from sale of 10-year notes.
  • Bodouroglou funds Box buy
    New York-listed owner's boss snaps up $40m of share warrants to provide cash to complete OOCL vessel deal.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • Asia-Europe volume falls in April
  • Projects FPS launches warehouse and 3PL efforts
  • Descartes to buy IES
    Descartes acquires software-as-a-service provider IES in a $35 million deal to expand reach in Asia and product portfolio for intermediaries in the latest significant acquisition for the logistics software developer
  • MSC truncates USEC-Panama feeder again
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. pulls a call at Cristobal on its U.S. East Coast/Panama feeder after shortening the service's rotation in February, with the round trip voyages cut from 21 to 14 days.
  • SDV building "green" warehouse in Singapore
  • Box Ships acquires, leases back two OOCL ships
  • New chairman for Hapag-Lloyd
    Hapag-Lloyd brings in new chairman Jürgen Weber in a planned move as former chairman Michael Frenzel, chairman of tourism giant TUI, steps away in TUI's continued divestment from the German container line
  • MOL adds intermodal on-time transit metric
  • DHL adds 747 jet to trans-Pac network
  • Maersk suspends fog surcharge
  • AFS and CHD partner on supply chain visibility
  • APM Terminals orders quay canes for Dutch terminal
  • MOL plans to lay-up or scrap 10-20 bulkers
  • Virginia port posts container gains in May
  • "K" Line in dry bulk venture with Noble

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 13, 2012
  • Prospects look good for stalled cold ironing project
    'The environmental impacts to the local community are real,' says port authority executive director.
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    Good avails in Middle East bunker hub.
  • European bunker prices show little movement
    Bunker prices were moving within relatively tight margins
  • More predictions of boost to cruise line profits
    Analysts reiterate 'buy' ratings as bunker prices soften.
  • Forum to help players prepare for North American ECA
    Tacoma event to hear from enforcement agencies and expert panels sharing experiences gained from ECAs in Europe.
  • Fuel efficiency is driver behind 'greener' operations
    'Customer demand' has no role in cutting emissions.
  • Mixed price movements in Asian markets
    Supplies of bunker fuels fine at major ports in Asia.
  • ATB vessel makes first fuel delivery to Cuban US naval base
    Articulated tug-barge vessels feature advanced safety features and 'best achievable technology available today', says Crowley.
  • Singapore May bunker sales at record high
    Higher bunker sales come amid higher vessel arrivals and lower bunker prices.
  • Hong Kong, Macao to study use of low sulphur fuel
    Regulations would apply to vessels at berth.
  • South Korean trader expands bunkering ops
    STX Corporation leases two storage tanks with total capacity of about 24,000 mt at Pyeongtaek.
  • Bunker tanker owner in red
    Shipping markets 'remain very difficult' on weak freight rates and high fuel costs, says Yujin chairman.
  • WFS quarterly cash dividend stable
    Set to issue cash dividend to shareholders on July 6, 2012.

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