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September 14, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL hikes north Europe-Asia rate US$200 per TEU and FEU on October 1
  • Fujian's eight-month throughput increases 10.4pc to 6.76 million TEU
  • Damco distances itself from Maersk, moves from Copenhagen to The Hague
  • China's largest free trade port area completes Phase II at Dongjiang
  • Jiangsu's logistics industry prosperity index hits 55pc in August
  • East China's Anhui to build a new US$630 million Yangtze River port
  • Heavy duty railway lays 1,260 kilometres of track from Luliang to Rizhao
  • Westports to create 9 million TEU capacity with new 600-metre wharf
  • Singapore's Bengal Tiger Line to launch regional loop from Krishnapatnam
  • Singapore oil spill cleanup all but done, only faint traces to be removed
  • Price war among armed guards prompts call to ban cheaper security firms
  • BIFA blasts proposal to deny customs checks before temporary storage
  • Arbitrary charges make Nigerian ports world's most expensive: importers
  • Hong Kong ground handler AAT cargo up 7pc to 58,985 tonnes in August
  • Air China offers twice weekly all-cargo Chonqing to Amsterdam flights
  • India's air cargo boom proves no boon to national air freight carriers
  • Southern Air to downsize, dumps 747-200S and reduces head count

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • Fire on vessel off Mumbai coast extinguished
  • GAC International Moving opens new office in Bangalore
  • George Joseph elected President, Ashish Pednekar Senior Vice-President for 2012-14
  • My key takeaways on this journey have been the relationships that I have nurtured, the knowledge that I have gleaned, the opportunities Ive had to ideate and to see those ideas put in action and to be an agent for progressive change
  • Broadening production-supply gap triggers surge in rubber imports
  • Organic textile exports to touch INR 1,500 cr. in FY13: Apeda
  • East coast ports cargo traffic set to grow
  • KoPT, ABG Haldia reach agreement on optimum utilisation of Haldia berths
  • Haryana planning cargo airport at Meham
  • Infra companies cut back on highway projects
  • INR turns weak after hitting 3-week high on fresh dollar demand
  • July IIP inches up 0.1 pc
  • Minimum quantity for export of agri items
  • Tobacco Board projects 10 pc spike in exports

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • Australia publishes first national land freight strategy
    The Australian minister for infrastructure and transport has presented the first national land freight strategy for the period up to 2030. The long-term blueprint aims to establish...
  • New general manager for Vietnam Airlines Germany
    Nguyen Quoc Phuong became the new general manager of the affiliate of Vietnam Airlines in Germany in July 2012. He succeeded Nghiem Van Khanh who had held the post since 2006. Phuo...
  • Truck driving - an increasingly unattractive profession
    A study compiled by the German vehicle manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen AG has discovered that the negative image of road haulage operations could actually slow down the growth of t...
  • Contargo Rhine-Main terminal moving from Mainz to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg
    The Contargo terminal in Mainz (Germany) has moved to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, around 6 km away. The new container terminal covers an area of 16,000 sqm and has 160 m of quay wall and...
  • CMA CGM reports Q2/2012 increase in revenue and volumes
    The French shipping company CMA CGM reported that its Q2/2012 revenue rose by 12% year-on-year to USD 4.149 billion, reflecting a sharp acceleration in business growth. In all, 2.7...
  • ACG Air Cargo Germany increases fleet
    Air Cargo Germany, based in Hahn (Germany), will augment its B747-400 freighter fleet by two additional Jumbos. Both aircraft are extended range freighters (ERF) that are equipped ...
  • IRU NELTI-4 to be launched in the LAS region
    Phase 4 of the International Road Transport Union's New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI-4), in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the Arab Union of L...
  • Qatar Airways awards ULD and galley equipment maintenance contract to CHEP Aerospace Solutions
    Qatar Airways has appointed CHEP Aerospace Solutions to maintain and repair its worldwide fleet of unit load devices (ULDs) and galley cart equipment under a five-year contract. CH...
  • Cargolux intensifies its eCargo ambitions with CHAMP
    CHAMP Cargosystems has attracted the Luxembourg-based airfreight carrier Cargolux as a customer for its Traxon "cargoHUB" and "cargoWEB+" applications. These IT...
  • Logwin opens new facility in Bucharest
    The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based logistics service provider Logwin reinforced its presence in Eastern Europe by opening a new branch office Bucharest (Romania) in July. The comp...
  • DB Schenker growing in Austria and Eastern Europe
    Despite the economic crisis and fewer goods to process, the German service provider DB Schenker reported strong growth last year in Austria and Europe's southeastern region, which ...
  • Damco moving headquarters to The Hague, Netherlands
    Damco, the logistics arm of the Danish container and bulk shipping giant Maersk, is moving its headquarters from Copenhagen to The Hague (Netherlands). The move, which should be co...
  • Panama appoints new chairman of Panama Canal Authority
    Jorge Quijano was sworn in as the head of the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) on 4 September. He has replaced Alberto Aleman Zubieta who held this position for 16 years. Quijano's car...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • Bollinger delivers third FRC
  • Marcon brokers sale of 1980-built supply vessel
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding cuts steel for its 29th DDG 51
  • DFDS pulls plug on P+S Werften newbuilds
  • Blew whistle on Cleopatra, collects $150,000
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo to power Taiwan Ropax ferry

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • Everett Port Commissioners Ok Kimberly-Clark site resolution
  • Inchcape expanding in India with 10 new office locations
  • CSX Corp. makes list of carbon disclosure firms
  • Crowley takes delivery of Ocean Class tugboat
  • NYK vessel honored for tracking seawater temperatures

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • VLCC tonne-mile demand rises despite Obama blow to US trade
    Carriers will take Atlantic basin cargoes from smaller tankers
  • China will still import LNG as it ponders shale gas extraction
    Country that boasts the world's largest reserves will continue to buy abroad for now
  • New LNG trade patterns emerge as Norway sends first cargo to Chile
    Trade highlights evolution of liquefied natural gas shipping
  • Northern Europe's missing link
    The Gulf of Bothnia plays an important transport role for Swedish and Finnish raw materials, but campaigners say it needs a 270 km rail line
  • Costs fuel concerns over freight returning to the roads
    Fears that cargo could shift across the bay of Bothnia to the Norwegian port of Narvik, which would fall outside the SECA regulations
  • Lack of funding and interest sank MarAd's double hull study
    Report on economic, environmental and operational feasibility of double-hulled ships 'was not cancelled, but was allowed to expire'
  • View on scrubbers is shortsighted at best
    Scrubbers can and will be able to offer compliance and will save money too
  • Demolition rises as deliveries continue
    Weak demand for smaller, less efficient tonnage will drive owners to scrap
  • Delos emerges as suitor for Omega after unsecured creditors launch fresh offensive
    Chapter 11 drama continues as Delos ponders bid
  • Allied Maritime faces likely court 'end-process'
    Hopes that Greek charterer could avoid bankruptcy dry up after putative rescue package collapses
  • CSAV weighs up two ship sizes
    Chilean line considers newbuild options
  • Pressure group halts Northern Vitality scrapping
    Vessel stays berthed at Wilhelmshaven for the time being
  • Private equity renews interest in German shipping
    Pricing gap between what private equity is offering and what banks are prepared to accept
  • Clean technology will cut owners' fuel bills
    Cheaper to remove pollutants at sea than to buy low sulphur fuel, says expert
  • DFDS cancels P+S newbuildings
    Bankrupt shipyard breached terms of its contracts, claims ferry operator
  • Multiple antitrust probes expose car carriers to repeat fines
    Regional competition authorities conduct separate inquiries
  • Heavy odds
    Everyone has an interest in more accurate box weight measurements
  • US drought not as bad as expected
    Department of Agriculture crop forecast beats analysts' expectations
  • A third of ships are exempt from safety and pollution rules
    Smaller vessels escape regulation, Equasis data shows
  • Diminishing summer ice offers greater use of Arctic waters
    Experts suggest there could be ice-free summers in the Arctic as early as 2030
  • Laskaridis completes second northern sea route passage
    Nuclear icebreaker accompanied reefer during one-week transit
  • Costa Concordia inquiry berates absence of emergency procedures
    Leaked pre-trial report slams captain for delaying evacuation for over an hour
  • Noatum seeks port acquisition opportunities
    Investor aims to build on its existing portfolio of Spanish container, car and breakbulk facilities
  • Keep on moving
    ILA brinkmanship will spread the pain
  • Check box weights in the terminal, says Bromma
    IMO to debate mandatory weighing of containers next week
  • Korean Register opens new Busan headquarters
    More than 400 guests at ceremony
  • Shanghai's throughput slides
    World's largest container port handled 2.6m teu in August, down 7% on year
  • NOL sends boxship for demolition
    Lines scrap smaller, older vessels to take delivery of more efficient ships

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • Change flag to avoid MLC problems
    STATES that have not ratified the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) could cause problems for ships sailing under their flags, warned Natalie Shaw, employment affairs director at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
  • Sekimizu: ratify ballast water convention now
    THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY should encourage flag states to ratify the Ballast Water Management Convention, IMO secretary general Koji Sekimizu told the International Chamber of Shipping's London conference yesterday
  • Polish/Croatian LNG cos ink deal
    POLAND'S Gaz System and Croatia's gas transmission system operator, Plinacro, have today signed a 'declaration of cooperation' that will link up two LNG terminals in the respective countries that will go into operation in the coming years
  • Piracy: complacency is the enemy
    THE fall in piracy incidents off Somalia should not be treated as an excuse to become complacent, successive speakers warned delegates at the International Chamber of Shipping's conference in London yesterday
  • Boyden initiates tanker coverage
    GLOBAL Hunter Securities analyst Natasha Boyden today debuted coverage of the tanker sector and predicted a possible rate revival in mid-2013
  • EC prepares "Blue Growth" plan
    MARITIME, coastal and cruise tourism has been singled out by the European Commission as an economic sector offering particular growth potential over the current decade to 2020
  • Forwarders expect greater activity
    FREIGHT forwarders in Europe expect shipping and intermodal activity to rebound in October after several lacklustre months, according to a survey by Danske Bank
  • DFDS dumps ro-ro newbuilds
    RESCUE prospects for Germany's insolvent P+S shipyards turned sour today on news of a contract withdrawal by one of its major customers
  • EU Sulphur Directive approved
    THE European Union's revised marine fuels sulphur directive can be expected to come into force in a matter of weeks, Fairplay was told today
  • Whistleblower awarded in magic pipe case
    A FILIPINO oiler was awarded $150,000 for providing evidence against Cleopatra Shipping Agency for illegally dumping bilge waste
  • Russian containers to outstrip GDP growth
    RUSSIA'S container business will continue to grow faster than the economy, with container terminals doing better financially than either oil, petroleum or grain export terminals, according to a report by a transportation analyst at Uralsib Bank in Moscow

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic Rises 6.8 Percent
    Strong iron ore, cement and coal shipments boosted volume nearly 6.8 percent year-over-year on the St. Lawrence Seaway in August. ...
  • Strong Growth in US Agriculture Exports Forecast
    U.S. agricultural exports should remain strong for many years because of the growing demand for food in developing nations, but...
  • DOT Freight Policy Council Seeks Industry Views
    Determining ways to measure the conditions and performance of a national freight work emerged as a top priority for the...
  • Maritime Unions Pledge Solidarity
    Two U.S. longshore unions, three of their affiliates, and the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association have formed a new organization to...
  • Truckload Spot Market Volume Rose in August
    The volume of truckload freight offered on the spot market rose 1.1 percent in August from July and increased 8.4...
  • DP World Selling Antwerp Breakbulk Terminal
    Dubai's DP World is selling its breakbulk terminal in Antwerp to focus on its core container operations at the Belgian...
  • PSA International Ranked Top Container Terminal Again
    The global container terminal rankings, currently headed by Singapore's PSA International, face a major shake up amid renewed merger and...
  • August TEU Volume Is Savannah's Second-Highest
    The volume of containers handled by the Port of Savannah in August jumped 13.8 percent year-over-year to 270,610 20-foot-equivalent units,...
  • Shipowners Will Pay Premium for Eco-Ships, Analyst Says
    The latest engine and hull designs for container ships are so fuel-efficient and save so much money that shipowners are...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Adds Call to Mediterranean-Canada Service
    Hapag-Lloyd will upgrade its Mediterranean-Canada Service with an additional eastbound call at Lisbon, Portugal, starting in October. The new...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • China looking for 'fast and stable growth'
    Chinese premier Wen Jiabao sought to rebut the gloomy statistics that suggest that the country is in for a hard economic landing when he spoke at the World Economic ...
  • Charter market for boxships expecting more pain
    There are a significant number of chartered boxships scheduled for renegotiation / redelivery within the next three months and with ocean carriers pruning back ...
  • Bunker prices near Q1 danger levels
    The price of bunker fuel has crept back up close to a level that was blamed - in equal measure with low freight rates - for the disastrous first quarter postings ...
  • Delmas stops some DRC bookings
    Delmas, which is the specialist arm of CMA CGM serving Africa, has stopped accepting cargo for some Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] locations owing to severe ...
  • Marine fuel tax exemption in California to continue
    Ocean carriers who use California's ports will welcome the news that state Governor Jerry Brown has signed law legislation that will extend a partial sales tax ...
  • Consolidation on the horizon for intra-Asia trade
    Lars Jensen, ceo and partner of Copenhagen-based research and consultancy group SeaIntel Maritime Analysis believes that consolidation and larger ships are on the ...
  • MSC sets record in Le Havre

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • Broker outlasts Allied Maritime
    A German firm that served as Allied Maritime's shipbroker for nearly three decades has survived the collapse of what had been its largest client.
  • Claimaints swarm Flaminia
    Lawsuits against the disabled MSC containership Flaminia are starting to stack up in the Southern District of New York.
  • More trouble for Rongsheng
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has been slapped with a law suit after it dropped a bid for engine marker Anhui Quanchai.
  • Billion dollar men
    Billions of dollars in private equity cash is lined up and ready to invest in the shipping sector, the industry's most famous newcomer says.
  • Save our shipyard!
    Union leaders at STX France have urged the government to take over the yard to safeguard jobs.
  • Iran turns to Labuan
    Iranian oil is being transhipped close to a well-known vessel lay-up spot in its latest effort to dodge US sanctions, Reuters claims.
  • Roose eyes cargo niche
    Four former Clyde & Co lawyers have formed a new London legal operation to target cargo insurance business.
  • Boyden tips bounceback
    A rebound in the depressed tanker market could be only 12 months away, Global Hunter Securities says.
  • India steps up security
    India is to deploy armed Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on its merchant ships to combat piracy - for a fee.
  • SCF cut by costs
    Sovcomflot's earnings dropped by just over a fifth in the first half despite revenue and operating numbers showing a slight improvement.
  • Seafarer electrocuted
    A Lebanese crew member has died after being electrocuted on an Abou Mehri Lines cruiseship off Cyprus.
  • DFDS pulls P+S duo
    Insolvent German shipyard P+S Werften has suffered a big blow after DFDS cancelled two contracts for ro-ro newbuildings.
  • Short and sweet
    A Chinese stimulus plan will not open the door for a spike in dry-cargo rates but it has created an opening for investors, a leading analyst says.
  • Torm tanker attacked
    Quick action by the captain of a Torm tanker has saved it from a hijacking by pirates off Nigeria.
  • Fugro out of EMGS
    Fugro has offloaded its entire holding in Oslo-listed seismic outfit Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS).
  • Too fast, too close
    Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino took his doomed ship too close to the shore at too great a speed, according to a report submitted to an Italian court.
  • Odfjell eyeing bonds
    Odfjell may be about to re-enter the bond market for the second time this year, according to reports circulating in Asia.
  • Golden grabs bond slice
    Golden Ocean has laid down $5.9m to purchase a large chunk of a convertible bond due to mature later this year.
  • Cruise numbers jump
    The number of cruiseship passengers worldwide soared by 10% in 2011, according to new industry figures.
  • One to go for MISC
    MISC looks to have offloaded the last but one its fleet of sixteen containerships, according to brokers.
  • Whistleblower gets half
    Greece's Cleopatra Shipping Agency has been fined $300,000 after admitting dumping oil from a bulker off the US.
  • Japan rising
    New bulker orders are proving key to Japanese shipyards as they look likely to over-take Chinese rivals.
  • Iraq deal for Boskalis
    Boskalis joint venture Smit Lamnalco has secured an offshore project in Iraqi waters potentially worth over $200m.
  • Indian port goes online
    India's deep sea port of Krishnapatnam is poised to receive its first regular container service this month.
  • NOL scraps boxship
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has scrapped an elderly containership in advance of the delivery of the first in a series of newbuildings.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • SIS, StormGeo partner on software development
  • Air China starts cargo flights to Amsterdam
    The new Boeing 747-400 services will initially operate five times weekly from Shanghai, via Chengdu or Chonqing. The flights return via Tianjin. The airline has slots for up to 10 flights per week from Amsterdam.
  • MarAd ends plan for double-hull tanker study
    The agency has withdrawn a solicitation for a study on the "safety, economic and environmental issues of vessels with double hulls" due to a "lack of available funding and interest," a spokesman said.
  • iPhone 5 expected to soak up air freight capacity
  • Companies reveal plan for energy-efficient barge
    The EcoLiner could haul bulk commodities or containers and its developers said "we expect this new concept to appeal to shippers of consumables particularly, oil companies and logistic operators keen to get their cargo off the roads."
  • Port of Virginia gains TEUs in August
  • MSC joins up U.S. East Coast-WCSA loops
  • Ti, Hanover Fox boost logistics recruitment
  • Le Groupe La Poste acquires ORIUM
    The combined e-commerce logistics firms will offer a network of 18 European distribution centers, access to the Reflex warehouse management system, a European contact center, and extensive transport services.
  • Inchcape expands in India
  • MarAd makes change in reef program
  • FMC reviews OTI license application
  • U.S. Xpress picks Neal to lead driver retention

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
  • Chinese demand supports Asian fuel oil market
    'As always the Chinese buyer is extremely price sensitive, if we had a slightly softer flat price we would have seen a quicker take up, so buyer and seller are still haggling over the price point.'
  • Fuel leak in Alaska confirmed
    Spokesman confirmed that a temporary seal had been put on the fracture and a small quantity of fuel was still leaking, but being contained on the barge deck.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah
    Tight avails in Fujairah.
  • IFO prices soften in Rotterdam
    Customs officials strike in Piraeus.
  • New strike at Trinidad refinery
    Production disrupted for second time in just over a week as workers stage walk out.
  • Japanese refiner reassures bunker players
    Supplies of marine fuel will not be cut by refinery closure.
  • Ballast water: 'An issue the shipping industry cannot escape'
    'The success of the shipping industry should not be achieved by threatening the very element that sustains it,' says IMO secretary-general.
  • Sovcomflot's profits fall
    Bunker prices, weak demand and newbuilding deliveries all blamed for lacklustre performance.
  • Fuel oil stocks at five-week high
    Chinese fishing fleets resume demand for distillate marine fuel.
  • Operations inside ECAs could double by 2020
    Potential new ECAs would have a big impact on ships' global operational profile.
  • Novorossiysk bunker player posts 36% lower profit
    NCSP's bottom line affected by foreign exchange losses.
  • IFO prices show little movement in major Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Dan-Bunkering hires trader for Beijing office
    Dena Kong joins the company with effect from August 13.
  • BP Marine looks at ECA options
    Predicts 'vast majority of ships' will choose MGO for ECA operations in 2015.
  • SEEMP - A new strategy to reduce bunker bills
    Introduction of SEEMP into operating procedures could mean significant savings across entire fleets.
  • Polar sea routes have capacity to reshape world trade
    Academic says that the impact of the polar sea routes will be significant.
  • Singapore bunker sales at six-month low
    Higher bunker prices and lower vessel arrivals impact sales in August.
  • Tankers 'storing Iranian product' off East Malaysia
    Titan says it was told the cargoes were from India.
  • Costlier ECO newbuilds 'commercially viable'
    Fuel savings make ECO tankers a viable investment, says Bimco.
  • Malaysia starts 'aggressive plan' to attract oil firms
    Country aims to triple Johor-based storage.
  • Bunker spill cleanup in Singapore nears end
    No oil patches observed in the affected waters on Wednesday afternoon, says MPA.

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