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November 14, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • EU shelves airline carbon tax after sustained international furore
  • Expenses push Hapag-Lloyd into loss while pre-tax profit soars 136pc
  • Maersk world's lay-up king: Mothballs 14 ships totalling 94,000 TEU
  • Xiamen box volume up 10.7pc to 5.13 million TEU in first nine months
  • Chongqing to give tax breaks to boost logistics industry development
  • LA port approves US$127 million for TraPac's terminal development
  • Singapore Customs exacts new export requirements to improve security
  • Galveston dredging complete - now all await neo-panamaxers to call
  • North American intermodal quarterly volume up 11pc to 3.7 million units
  • Saudi Port Authority to invest throughout kingdom in port development
  • Cathay to commence Hong Kong-Colombo freighter service in December
  • UPS-TNT merger makers 'unlikely to make deal' before Feb 28 deadline
  • FedEx extends call-in cut off time for Taiwan-to America shipments
  • ECS acquires three Italian companies to create biggest GSSA in Italy
  • Cargolux, Air Ghana launch weekly Luxembourg, Accra, Abidjan flights
  • Ghana Civil Aviation Authority projects 10pc aviation growth in 2013
  • Korean Air unveils new SkyTeam livery on intra-Asia aircraft

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Gujarat Junction 2012 : Cargo & Logistics Awards - Nominees & Winners
  • North European container imports to fall, exports to rise: Report
  • Philippe Donche-Gay to head Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division
  • Piracy up in Oct., mostly off West Africa & Indonesia
  • Rishi Shipping's B. K. Mansukhani honoured for Lifetime Achievement
  • Sarjak Container Lines wins key recognition as 'Best Medium Enterprise in Logistics Sector'
  • SCI rebounds to register 297.26 cr. net profit in Q2
  • Milind Deora apprised of aspects concerning
  • NSB calls for more powers to Major Port Chairmen
  • Ex-im shipments delayed at ACC, Mumbai due to failure in EDI link
  • India Warehousing & Logistics Show 2012 on Dec. 7-9 in Pune
  • Centre & states agree to have fresh look at contentious GST issue
  • Forex reserves drop by $950.3 m to $294.341 bn
  • Govt may announce concessions to boost exports
  • INR nosedives by 94 paise against dollar, ends at 2-month low of 54.75
  • India International Trade Fair from Nov. 14
  • The tears & fears of onions

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Mercedes-Benz Actros wins two prestigious design awards
    The new Mercedes-Benz Actros truck has won two prestigious design awards: the German Design Award 2013 in the "Transportation and Public Space" category and the "Focus in Gold 2012...
  • Steve Perry changes from DHL to Kenco Management Services
    Kenco Management Services, a 3PL service provider based in Chattanooga TN (USA) has announced that Steve Perry has become its vice-president human resources. Perry, who is certifie...
  • Euroports appoints new managing director for Benelux and France
    Paul Jacob Bins, who currently manages Euroports' breakbulk and bulk terminals in Belgium and France, has been appointed the new managing director for Euroports Benelux and France....
  • Two Turkish transport companies augment fleet
    Dalgiç Lojistik Ltd and Golteks Lojistik, two haulage firms located in southern Turkey, have augmented their fleets with Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 LS trucks. Dalgiç Lojistik boosted ...
  • ICTSI's nine-month net income up 4%
    Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported its consolidated unaudited financial results for nine months ending 30 September 2012. The glob...
  • Indian Railways increases earnings
    Indian Railways reported that its revenue earnings rose by 20% to INR 687 billion (around EUR 9.8 billion) between April and October 2012. The transport provider's profit from the ...
  • Europorte and Cerevia create new railway operator "Bourgogne Fret Service"
    Europorte and the agricultural cooperative Cerevia has have created a new local railway operator called "Bourgogne Fret Service" (BFS). BFS is co-owned by Europorte (67%)...
  • "Final call" for SAS
    The pan-Scandinavian airline SAS has adopted a comprehensive plan to pave the way for a new, strong and competitive company. It needs to be fully implemented and new collective agr...
  • Damco boosts sales in Q3
    Damco, the forwarding and logistics subsidiary of the Danish conglomerate Maersk, reported that its sales grew from USD 784 million in Q3/2011 to USD 849 million in the same quarte...
  • FedEx Express opens new facility in Dubai
    The US service provider FedEx Express has opened a new facility in Dubai to expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 5,900 sqm facility in Al Garhoud houses a new...
  • IAG Cargo reports Q3 growth
    IAG Cargo, the single business created in the aftermath of the British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo merger, reported commercial revenue (flown revenue plus fuel surcharges)...
  • Etihad Cargo growth continues in October
    Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo carried a record 32,500 t of freight in October, a 15% increase on the same month last year. The figure is 2.2% higher than September 2012, when the ai...
  • GAC with new CEO from 2013 on
    The shipping and logistics service group GAC will have a new group president in the shape of Bengt Ekstrand with effect from 1 January 2013. Ekstrand is presently GAC's vice-group ...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • CIT Group launches maritime finance business
  • NASSCO floats out first MLP ship
  • Academy training ships house FEMA Sandy responders
  • Waller Marine to develop small-scale LNG terminals
  • Herbert Engineering's Michel to be Webb Institute President
  • New river radar approved for European waterways
  • Ambrey Risk gains Panama security accreditation

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Port of Coos Bay taps Dunning as Charleston harbormaster
  • International Shipholding Corp. eyes public offering of stock shares
  • General Dynamics NASSCO finishes float out of MLP ship
  • Team led by Carl Icahn buys Greenbrier common stock
  • Schnitzer board sets dividend for shareholders of record

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Competition hots up in European feeder sector
    Unifeeder's takeover of Feederlink highlights the fight for economies of scale
  • Insurers need more clarity over bunkers sourced in Iran
    UK Treasury response is ambivalent, pending European Court of Justice ruling
  • Shipowners P&I club is first to opt for two interactive ratings
    Decision boosts the insurance player's rating from BBB to A-
  • Grim outlook continues for shipping
    Sector has become a non-industry for banks that are in no rush to return
  • Strong currencies press Asia ship prices to rise
    Yards must respond to rising costs
  • MarAd again rejects Blackstone arm's Title XI application
    Decision casts questions over newbuilding pair ordered at Nassco
  • Third quarter brings profit growth to Hapag-Lloyd
    Prospects fade for IPO as nine-month net loss reflects a continued 'challenging' market
  • Survey reveals high awareness of SEEMP compliance
    Fuel-saving benefits drive interest in ship energy efficiency management plan
  • Nigerian naval exercise supports the country's war on oil theft
    But the government and security services cannot fight piracy alone, says security expert
  • Liner operators launch a surge of seasonal lay-ups
    Alphaliner data points to substantial rise in mothballed ships over coming weeks
  • US east coast ocean carriers declare force majeure on diverted cargo
    Hurricane forced some 6,000 boxes to be rerouted from New York & New Jersey
  • Chinese yards look to naval orders for survival
    Will Hu's call to make China a maritime power allay state-owned yards' problems?
  • Aframaxes trading crude stay buoyant post-Sandy
    Caribbean-US Gulf earnings for 70,000-tonne cargoes top $26,000 per day
  • Oh, Kolkata
    If India is to fulfil its potential, it needs its ports to work well
  • Stop the clock
    Airlines' reprieve from ETS may improve IMO member states' attitudes at the next MEPC
  • Navios Acquisition reduces loss more sharply than forecast
    Frangou says company is building a stable platform as its peers struggle
  • New IG chairman named
    Tindall Riley chief Berkley takes the helm
  • New hopes for shipping as aviation shakes off EU emission targets
    One-year stay of execution sees airlines duck moves to include them in regional ETS
  • Ruling on BLT extension is delayed until next week
    Indonesian tanker firm wants Jakarta court to grant 60 more days to appease its creditors
  • Sandy hits global fourth-quarter oil demand
    IEA cuts its forecast to reflect weak European economy and impact of US hurricane
  • First Steamship plans new share issue
    Taipei-listed dry bulk operator seeks to raise funds for loan repayments and investments
  • Commerzbank expects $342m shipping loss from Deutsche Schiffsbank
    Ship finance is four times more toxic than consumer credit
  • Mercator sees third-quarter profit plunge
    Bombay-listed tanker operator hit by weak rates
  • Jefferies merges with major shareholder Leucadia National
    Firm pledges 'business as usual' for its maritime investment banking
  • Intermodal restructuring sees profits dip at HHLA
    But German port operator reports 2% volume growth for first nine months
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine posts first operating profit since late 2010
    Seoul-listed carrier boosted by lower bunker prices and improved box business
  • Debts hit SinOceanic Shipping
    Interest on $505m debt erodes boxship owner's earnings
  • ASL Marine posts higher third-quarter profit
    But Singapore-listed offshore player warns of more competition ahead
  • LNG-fuelled ethylene carriers will operate out of the UK
    First gas-powered vessels of this type are chartered to Sabic

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • HHLA slashes investments
    HAMBURG's biggest box terminal operator HHLA today pruned back investments this year from €250M to €200M ($254.35M) because growth prospects have soured
  • Ferry 'cartel' fined €88.5M
    SPAIN'S competition commission has imposed fines totalling €88..5M ($108.73M) on six shipping groups that operated a price cartel on Spain/Morocco services in 2002-10
  • Cargo owners upheld in 2005 collision-blast
    A US LOWER court decision in favour of cargo owners has been upheld in a case involving a ship collision and explosion in the Yellow Sea in 2005
  • PNG seen as linchpin for smuggling rings
    PAPUA New Guinea's biggest-ever drug bust has brought police warnings that PNG is becoming a smuggling transshipment point, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • RCL profits turn to losses
    THAILAND'S RCL reported a 216M baht ($7.04M) in losses for 3Q12, reversing 804M baht in profits a year earlier
  • 170 held in migrant smuggling
    GREEK authorities are holding 170 people believed to be involved in the smuggling of migrants in the past week
  • SinOceanic to refinance
    NORWAY'S listed box ship provider SinOceanic said today it plans to refinance, given deep losses for 3Q12
  • Lianyungang to issue bonds
    SHORT-term financing bonds will be issued next week to raise development money, China's Lianyungang Port Group said today
  • Thessaloniki cargo rises
    GREECE'S second-largest port, Thessaloniki, said its cargo-handling rose 19% year on year in the first nine months of the year
  • Modec wins PETROBRAS charter of FPSO
    MODEC of Japan said today it has won a deal to charter an FPSO to PETROBRAS
  • Shanghai Free Trade Zone reports growth
    SHANGHAI'S Free Trade Zone has reported 14.4% year on year growth in imports and exports during first nine months

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • DSV plans central logistics hub in Germany
    Danish forwarder, DSV has unveiled plans to construct a EUR60 million logistics facility in Krefeld-Fichtenhain, Germany.The 80,000sqm facility will consolidate ...
  • Idled fleet surge begins
    According to the latest data from Alphaliner the past two weeks has seen the amount of redundant cellular capacity increase by 96,000 to 762,000 slots for 282 ships; ...
  • USEC liners declare 'Force Majeure'
    In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy many ocean carriers that diverted container ships from the storm-ravaged New York & New Jersey terminals to discharge ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits up but liner still in the red YTD
    German container giant Hapag-Lloyd was able to increase freight rates, revenue and results in the third quarter, although it warned that the market environment ...
  • End of the banana wars
    The European Union and 11 South American countries have finally declared peace after many years of raging banana wars. The two sides have signed an agreement ...
  • Samskip acquires Coolboxx

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Prestige master testifies
  • Teekay bags Hummingbird lease
    Teekay Corp has struck a deal to lease a floating production, storage and offloading unit to oil explorer Antrim Energy.
  • Algarve to Brazil?
    Modec looks to have secured a contract for a VLCC it is believed to have bought from Belgian tanker owner Euronav.
  • NewLead to fight on
    NewLead Holdings has vowed to carry on the fight to reclaim the money it is owed by Taiwan's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) over unpaid charter fees.
  • Berkeley gets P&I nod
    P&I club manager Grantley Berkeley has been elected chairman of the International Group (IG) cartel.
  • Statoil seeks ships
    The over-supplied North Sea anchor-handler (AHTS) market could be thinned out a little next year after Statoil launched a tender for term charters.
  • Sato sells off handy
    Japan's Sato Steamship has offloaded its smallest bulker into Greece.
  • ASL sees upswing
    ASL Marine has reported higher third quarter numbers as margins increased across the board.
  • Frangou's positive feeling
    Navios Maritime Acquisition has turned in a slightly stronger than expected third quarter showing as fleet growth helped improve revenue.
  • Naveiro crew stuck
    The crew of a Portuguese cargoship have been stranded in Germany since August over unpaid port fees.
  • Frontline's winter window
    An improving picture for the VLCC spot market has opened a window of opportunity for investors in John Fredriksen's Frontline, Arctic Securities says.
  • Death probe demanded
    The family of an engineer who died on an Essar Shipping vessel off South Africa want a full investigation.
  • Wilson orders at Damen
    Wilson Sons of Brazil has returned to Damen Shipyards for 12 more tugs.
  • Eagle's runway race
    A three-year debt runway could prove too short for Eagle Bulk Shipping if the dry-bulk market remains rooted to the ground, a leading analyst suggests.
  • Hong Kong cans IRISL
    Hong Kong is cutting ties with 19 ships belonging to Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines.
  • Cosco adds four VLCCs
    China's huge push to build up to 50 VLCCs has continued with a new order for Cosco at China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC).
  • SinOceanic books big loss
    SinOceanic has turned in a loss in its first full quarter with a four vessel fleet.
  • Better from Eidesvik
    Eidesvik Offshore has overcome a slump in revenue to post improved operating numbers for the third quarter.
  • Hapag better in Q3
    Hapag-Lloyd has joined the band of container lines posting improved third quarter numbers.
  • PGS fixes new quartet
    PF THOR has ordered four new seismic support vessels on the back of long-term charters from Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS).
  • Pallas returns to profit
    Swedish tanker owner Pallas Shipping has made it back into the black in the first quarter of its financial year.
  • Polarcus returns to profit
    Polarcus has returned to profit in the third quarter helped by contributions from its entire fleet of eight seismic ships.
  • Damen Brest wins trio
    Damen Shiprepair Brest has tied up a trio of drydockings from three separate Scandinavian tanker owners.
  • Two down, one to go
    Lamprell, the struggling Middle East rig builder, has appointed a new chief financial officer but only on an interim basis.
  • Sentinel behind AHTS deal
    Sentinel Marine has emerged as one of the parties behind the recent anchor handler newbuilding order at Nam Cheong.
  • PBR in new PLSV push
    Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil giant, is looking to long-term charter a further nine flexible pipelay vessels.
  • Hedland in China record
    Port Hedland has set a new monthly record for iron ore volumes to China, latest figures from the port show.


American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Benjamin retires as Port of Oakland director
    Omar Benjamin, who had served as executive director since February 2007, leaves the agency amid an investigation over expense reimbursement, practices and policies by the port's outside counsel.
  • LA port awards contracts for TraPac expansion
    The port authority has approved $127 million for two projects related to modernization of the TraPac container terminal. Both projects are part of a $365 million expansion of the terminal.
  • Riverside acquires MNX
  • XRS names Schenk senior VP market growth
  • Caribbean carriers announce 2013 rate increases
  • Port of Houston names key executives
  • CaroTrans starts new China/Chile LCL services
  • 20-year EU-Latin American banana war ends
    "This is a truly historic moment," said World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy on Nov. 8. "After so many twists and turns, these complicated and politically contentious disputes can finally be put to bed."
  • Coolboxx becomes reefer box rental
  • Washington Notebook: Veterans' Day salute for railroads
  • House lauded for addressing Russia favored status
  • Michel named president of Webb Institute
  • Commerce's new export finance guide released
  • Survey finds growth in inter-regional trade
    Of the supply chain executives surveyed by BDP International, 87 percent indicated their companies are considering or have already begun to move production closer to end markets, sourcing and selling their goods within the same hemisphere.
  • U.S. steel exports drop in September
  • Hapag-Lloyd profits improve as freight rates rise

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
  • Bunker supplier exits Istanbul market
    Rida Petrol Urunieri A.S. suspended supply operations this month and its trading team was made redundant.
  • Head of Norwegian Oil Trading passes away
    Sadness as Tor Javier Melsom dies after illness, aged 56.
  • Bunker prices stable in Fujairah
    But prices gather pace in South African ports.
  • Prices show mixed movement in Europe
    Margins on trades low, sources said.
  • Ferry operators struggle to find cash for fuel
    Up to half the ferry fleet operating out of the Greek ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio could be laid up.
  • Layton announces departure from WFS
    Senior commercial manager worked for the group for 24 years.
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports Q3 profit
    But bunker costs 'weigh heavily' on performance.
  • Bank holiday curtails Singapore market
    Quiet market all round in Asian ports.
  • Baxus and OceanConnect in court Friday
    Indebted company owes around $16 million.
  • Global energy map being 'redrawn'
    United States will be the world's top oil producer within eight years, says IEA.
  • IMarEST announces conference schedule for 2013
    Topics for next year's conferences include environmental issues, offshore oil and gas, liquid natural gas, arctic shipping, and marine engineering.
  • Wind power can save on bunker fuel costs, says tech firm
    'There is immense energy in the oceans which can be harvested and used by ships.'

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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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