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October 15, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk cuts Asia-Europe AE5 loop, suspends AE9 string until December
  • Rates plunge led by 6.2pc fall on Asia-Med as Asia-Europe hits US$1,113/TEU
  • Yang Ming extends all-water Panama transpacific AWE3 loop to Colon, Mexico
  • Logwin opens third China office in 2012 in Hubei's capital of Wuhan
  • Bengbu city builds terminal on north bank of Huaihe River in eastern China
  • Xinjiang's 8-month auto exports surge 71pc, mostly trucks to Kazakhstan
  • Huichun, at N Korea, Russia, China borders, to be major logistics hub
  • Damco to purchase Australian China-savvy freight forwarder PacNet
  • Relocation of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Hong Kong office
  • UK's London-Midlands high speed rail link fast-tracked over objections
  • IATA August freight count slips 1.3pc, calls for Single Euro Sky jumpstart
  • Volga-Dnepr starts to build MRO services hanger at Sharjah Airport
  • EU antitrust regulator raises concerns over UPS-TNT merger project
  • Cargolux union fears Doha maintenance shop shift if Qatar takes over

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Cliff Brand appointed CEO of International Bunker Industry Association
  • deugro Projects (India) Pvt. Ltd celebrates its success with customers
  • Gautam Chatterjee appointed DG Shipping
  • Ban on edible crude exports to stay
  • Dip in Chinese orders to hit cotton exports
  • Fish exports to touch $ 4.7 bn by 2014
  • India to achieve $ 40 bn trade target with Australia
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port commences commercial operations
  • CoPT extends concessions for ships calling at Vallarpadam ICTT
  • CoPT plans long-term dredging contract to cut costs
  • DP World developing new container terminal at Jebel Ali
  • Haldias HBT may consider taking back expelled workers
  • Kenyan Port Authority delegation learns more about JN Port
  • Malaysia's Westports implementing US' CSI
  • Vessel carrying first steel coils shipment of POSCO ISDC calls at Dighi Port
  • China's logistics cost rises 11.3 pc, value up 9.7 pc
  • Railways carries over 481 mt freight in H1
  • DGFT told to stop sugar export registrations
  • Forex reserves rise by $227.3 m to $295 bn
  • INR ends sharply weak at 52.81 on heavy dollar demand
  • Sept. exports decline 10.78 pc
  • Wool industry seeks duty drawback rate hike
  • Almajdouie Group enters Guinness Book for moving heaviest item by road
  • Peel Ports granted permission for wind turbine manufacturing facility

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Air Arabia serves Odessa
    Starting today (12 October), Air Arabia is commencing a Sharjah (UAE) - Odessa (Ukraine) service. Initially, this service will be operated once a week on Fridays, b...
  • Modus Link receives ISO 13485 certification for medical device manufacturers
    Modus Link Global Solution Inc, a global leader in supply chain management, has achieved ISO 13485-based certification for the supply chain management of medical devices at its sol...
  • Turkish Cargo launches truck services to Athens
    The Istanbul-based airline Turkish Cargo is adding the Greek capital Athens to its road feeder service network in Eastern Europe and Balkans, in order to provide an enhanced servic...
  • Russian Railways and JSC Tatravagonka sign agreement
    JSC Russian Railways and JSC Tatravagonka have signed an agreement on the development and production of rail transporters with carrying capacity of up to 500 t. The pact was conclu...
  • AB Volvo signs letter of intent to divest plant in Spain
    AB Volvo has signed a letter of intent with MAPE to divest the crankshaft plant in Leganes ( Spain), which has some 150 employees. At present, part of the plant's production capaci...
  • UPS North America expands fleet with 40 hydraulic hybrid vehicles
    The US-based parcel service provider UPS is now deploying 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs) in its fleet - 20 in Baltimore MD and 20 in Atlanta GA (both USA). The HHVs w...
  • Ceva Logistics names new CEO
    Ceva Logistics has appointed Marvin O. Schlanger, Ceva's current chairman of the board, to the position of CEO. John Pattullo, former CEO, retired on 12 October. Pattullo will cont...
  • Shipping company F. Laiesz names new car carriers in China
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping company F. Laiesz has named two new car carriers (PCTC) at the Yang Fan Shipyard in China. The newbuildings - the "Passero" and the ...
  • Genesee & Wyoming completes acquisition of RailAmerica
    The US-based rail service provider Genesee & Wyoming Inc (GWI) has completed the acquisition of RailAmerica. GWI paid out USD 1.37 billion in cash to purchase RailAmerica's sha...
  • Volga-Dnepr starts construction of new Gulf maintenance facility in Sharjah
    Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group has commenced construction work on a new hangar facility at Sharjah airport (UAE) that will soon be providing state-of-the art MRO services for freighter...
  • Euro-Leasing reinforces sales division
    Kai Müller has become the new sales manager of Euro-Leasing's long-term vehicle hire business field in Sittensen (Germany). In this position he reports to Marcus Burmeister, who wa...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • InterManager names new leadership team
  • Singapore owners pick Wärtsilä X72 power for six newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Canada Place Corp. becoming part of Port Metro Vancouver
  • Freight transport services index slows during month of August
  • US rail freight traffic delivers up/down week
  • Bluewater Organic Vodka opens Everett waterfront outlet
  • Maersk Line plans cuts for Asia-Europe service menu

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Not one man's mistake
    Costa Concordia holds valuable lessons - and we need to learn them sooner not later
  • Box carriers only have themselves to blame, says report
    Management failings led to a lousy 2011, consultants claim
  • Newbuilding prices 'to fall 10%-15% next year'
    Danmarks Skibskredit sees bleak outlook for shipbuilding
  • National class society looks to be green and global
    China Classification Society's new president Sun Licheng sets out his view of CCS' role
  • Actions speak louder than words for low-profile leader
    Holder of a doctorate in engineering, Sun was also a seafarer
  • Ballasting vessels drag down transatlantic product tanker trade
    Flat market forecast after ships flood into Europe
  • Euroports takes over terminals operator SHRU
    Acquisition of Baltic Sea operation enables Euroports to further develop activities in the German market
  • Yang Ming unit to sell aged bulker
    Kuang Ming Shipping plans to sell 1997-built panamax vessel this quarter
  • Comment: Two Greek deals add to trickle of finance from China
    Two years after their $5bn mandate, Chinese banks are still feeling their way
  • InterManager looks east for new president
    Philippine Transmarine Carriers chief executive Borromeo replaces Evitt
  • Making waves
    Asian states are no closer to compromise in the contested South China Sea
  • Major Chinese ports record strong recovery in box volumes
    Shanghai's September container throughput rises 11.6% on month and 5.6% on year
  • Clarity begins at home
    Are Iran sanctions hurting US businesses?
  • Cautious German shipowners bear brunt of finance squeeze, says VDR
    Companies that played it safe are suffering as banks shrink their portfolios
  • Get ready for a new world oil map
    Booming product traffic and fall in crude will transform trade flows in five years, says IEA
  • Europe's top five box ports' terminal utilisation 'to fall to 66%'
    Antwerp most vulnerable to price competition and lost volumes, says Adstrat
  • Poor rewards for suezmax owners for pushing the market up
    But healthy pace of scrapping boosts longer-term prospects
  • Busy capesize market brings little change to rates
    Port congestion prompts owners to push back against the charterers
  • Fresh cuts mean Maersk has axed a fifth of Asia-Europe capacity
    With additional capacity pulls, lines could push through November 1 rates increase
  • CSCL and Coscon launch joint services for China domestic market
    State-owned box operators join hands to serve three routes
  • Cexim finds few takers for secondhand purchase lending
    Cautious foreign owners are in no rush. Download an exclusive timeline infographic.
  • Peel Ports wins planners' go-ahead for Sheerness wind turbine factory
    Confidential discussions held with 'blue-chip international manufacturers'
  • Pirates release Free Goddess
    Crew of 21 reported safe and well on FreeSeas bulker hijacked off Oman in February

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Maersk cuts Asia/Europe route capacity
    MAERSK Line, the world's biggest box liner, said today it plans to cut capacity on key Asia/Europe routes, on which it predicted volumes would fall 3% this year
  • Breaking bosses held in fatal Alang fire
    THE OWNERS of an Alang recycling operation have been arrested five days after six breakers were killed in a fire
  • United Ocean Services sold
    NYSE-listed International Shipholding Corp confirmed yesterday that it will acquire US-flag drybulk owner United Ocean Services for $111M
  • Dutchess Capital Management taking FreeSeas stake
    EMBATTLED Handysize specialist FreeSeas confirmed today that it has entered an investment agreement with Boston's Dutchess Capital Management
  • Shipowners' Club raises premiums by 5%
    PREMIUMS of the Shipowners' Club have been raised by 5% for the next underwriting year
  • Star Bulk unveils split details
    SPYROS Capralos-led Star Bulk today confirmed that it will effect a 1-for-15 reverse stock split on 15 October
  • Thailand: 'road map' agreed on Dawei port
    THAILAND'S government said today it has agreed with neighbour Myanmar on plans to develop the stalled Dawei mega-port
  • Trafigura renews Asian credit facility
    TRAFIGURA, the commodity trader that also charters bulkers, said today it has renewed its Asian syndicated revolving credit and term loan facility
  • More palm oil heads for India
    MORE PALM oil is expected to be shipped from Southeast Asia to India as the latter prepares for its Diwali celebrations in November
  • China adds two more cross-strait ports
    BEIJING has opened Yantai's Penglai port and Shenzhen's Dachawan port for cross-strait shipping
  • COSCON, CSCL unwrap domestic box deal
    COSCON and CSCL, two of the largest box liners in China, have agreed to joint operations for the country's domestic trade
  • Panamax bulker rates continue to recover
    RISING coal shipments to China and India have injected much-needed business into the Panamax sector, with rates rising all week
  • LR2 rates again near 2012 high
    RISING activity in the LR2 product tanker segment has pushed up rates toward 2012 highs again, brokers said today
  • Supramax short period business sought
    SUPRAMAX owners are seeking short period business because of downward pressure on the spot market
  • Pilbara scheme faces cuts
    A JOINT mining and port venture in Pilbara is the latest Oz ore project to face cutbacks, with Australia's commodity boom peaking and China's demands cooling

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Maersk Line Slashes Asia-Europe Capacity
    Maersk Line will scrap one of its Asia-Europe services and suspend a second loop in the face of persistent overcapacity and falling freight rates. The world's largest container line will end the AE5 service and suspend sailings by the AE9 service until early December. The action by the world's largest container line...
  • Savannah Ocean Exchange Announces Grant Winners
    The Savannah Ocean Exchange Global Review Panel recently selected the two winners of the 2012 Solutions Exchange awards, which rewards organizations promoting environmental stewardship and economic growth with $100,000 prizes. The Gulfstream Navigator Award was given to Protei: Ocean Cleaning Sailing Robots, a seafaring surface vessel that carries research and environmental...
  • UASC to start India-Mideast Service
    United Arab Shipping Co. will launch a weekly container service connecting the Indian subcontinent, the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea and Turkey, starting Nov. 1. The service, called GEM1, will operate on a weekly basis with the following rotation: Khor Fakkan, Sohar, Sultan Qaboos, Oman; Karachi, Pakistan; Hazira and Mundra, India; Khor...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Boxship and general cargo vessel still aground at Valencia
    Two weeks after fierce storms dragged two merchant ships onto the shore of an environmentally-protected beach in southern Spain, both remain stuck firm despite ...
  • Israel opens tenders for two box terminals
  • CEVA ceo to retire
    CEVA Logistics ceo, John Pattullo has announced his retirement and will be succeeded by the company's chairman, Marvin Schlanger. Pattullo will however continue ...
  • SA truckers' strike over
    The truck drivers strike in South Africa is over following meetings this morning between the Road Freight Employers Association and the main union, the South African ...
  • US chassis pools enjoy boost
    The provision of chassis will be boosted following the news that Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) and Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) have announced that the ...
  • Maersk takes knife to Asia-Europe service network
    Soft demand in the Asia-Europe trade has led the route's leading operator to take more capacity out with one string being terminated and another suspended until ...
  • CMA CGM's new Citrus Express targets Turkish truckers
    CMA CGM's new Citrus Express service between Turkey, Egypt and Russia's Black Sea port of Novo has been developed on the back of the latter country's decision to ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Hanjin's nuclear nightmare
    Canada cries foul over box containing kitchenware contaminated with Cobalt 60.
  • FreeSeas courts Dutchess
    FreeSeas has inked a deal to sell stock to a US hedge fund in a move aimed at boosting its cash reserves.
  • CMA CGM plots reefer run
    CMA CGM has laid the framework for the launch of a new seasonal liner service in a bid to expand its presence in the reefer market.
  • Vogemann in denial
    Reederei Vogemann is denying reports that it has sold three bulkers to Sinokor Merchant Marine of South Korea.
  • Erick Martin - testing story
    The introduction of the story
  • Hadjiyiannis tied to buy
    Cyprus Maritime of Greece is rumoured to have purchased a panamax bulker from affiliates of diversified Japanese operator Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line).
  • Kazakh conundrum
    A Russian cargoship has been detained in Kazakhstan for three months over its border clearance.
  • Three breakers arrested
    Three shipbreaking executives have been arrested following a deadly blast in Alang last week.
  • Star Bulk in reverse split
    Star Bulk Carriers plans to beef up its share price following a ticking off by the Nasdaq.
  • SFL in $105m score
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International is the latest owner to walk off with a suitcase full of cash from the Norwegian bond market.
  • Nelly up on debut
    Indonesian tug-barge owner Pelayaran Nelly Dwi Putri has seen its stock jump by as much as 10% following its IPO in Jakarta.
  • Avic buying Deltamarin
    Chinese group Avic International has agreed a EUR 32.1m ($41.67m) deal to buy Finnish ship designer Deltamarin.
  • Chief mate killed
    A seafarer has died after hitting his head in a freak accident on a grounded cargoship in Guyana.
  • Maersk cuts back again
    Maersk Line has made good on its promise to slash capacity on its Asia to Europe services again following a slump in demand.
  • Golar guns charter chat
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has silenced talk of a lucrative contract for one of its vessels.
  • Crew charged in Lagos
    Five tanker crew have been charged in Nigeria after they allegedly opened fire on a government patrol boat.
  • Polaris pens VLOC loan
    Polaris Shipping has secured a huge loan to help fund its $600m sale-and-leaseback deal with Vale involving 10 VLOCs.
  • Wartsila wins six
    Finnish group Wartsila is supplying fuel-efficient engines to six newbuildings in China.
  • Chinese walkaway
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Fletcher eyes more
    Fletcher Shipping is on the lookout for its next vessel but worries that funding is the main barrier to its expansion.
  • Big two in tie-up
    The containership arms of China's two massive state-controlled shipping groups are joining forces to weather the domestic downturn.
  • US crew laid off
    US operator Atlantic Caribbean Line (ACL) is desperately seeking new business to avoid making its remaining workers redundant.
  • Subsea 7 extends charter
    Subsea 7 has extended its charter of a subsea vessel after it saw a maintenance contract with BP extended.
  • Chameleons collared
    Four live chameleons have been confiscated from a ship's crew in Cardiff, Wales, by UK border force officers.
  • Deiulemar owes EUR 500m
    Administrators are moving in at Italian bulker owner Deiulemar Shipping, which has been declared bankrupt owing more than EUR 500m ($647m).
  • Cargill bounces back
    Cargill has rebounded from its worst quarter in over 20 years to post a 300% surge in profits at the start of its new fiscal year.
  • Exit the comfort zone
    We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week.
  • Traf renews funding
    Trafigura says it has successfully renewed its $900m Asian syndicated revolving credit and term loan facility.
  • FIS upbeat on supras
    Freight Investor Services (FIS) says a number of improving factors bode well for supramax demand prospects in 2013.
  • GL opens in Seattle
    GL Noble Denton has expanded its marine casualty investigation (MCI) practice in the US with a new office in Seattle.
  • Ports in LNG alliance
    Rotterdam and Gothenburg are teaming up in a bid to speed up the establishment of LNG as a maritime fuel.
  • Free Goddess released
    A FreeSeas handysize bulker hijacked off Somalia in February has been released, the company confirmed last night.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • U.S. exports fell 1% in August
  • Maersk pulling Asia-Europe capacity
    The Danish carrier said Thursday it has permanently deleted a service between Asia and the Black Sea and will also suspend a service connecting Asia with Northern Europe and the Mediterranean until December.
  • EU regulators to deny UPS-TNT merger, reports say
  • Maher sues NY/NJ port authority over fees
    Maher, which has a 445-acre terminal in Elizabeth, N.J., said in complaint filed at U.S. District Court in Newark that the port authority's charges and fees are unlawful because they recover the agency's "local sponsor share."
  • Bulk pellet shipper leases space at Port of Virginia
    The Virginia Port Authority announced Wednesday that it approved a 20-year lease with ecoFUELS Pellet Storage LLC, a Virginia company that exports wood pellets to Europe for biomass energy production.
  • UASC starts new India-Middle East-Turkey service
    The liner carrier said the service will provide coverage of other East Mediterranean and North African ports through relay services via Port Said, as well as access to a number of Black Sea ports through relay services at Istanbul.
  • Virginia ports see 8.3% rise in box traffic in first 9 months
  • Hactl names Lau division managing director
  • InterManager picks new president
  • CORRECTION: Stifel Nicolaus on FedEx's profit expansion plan

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 12, 2012
  • Weekly global bunker price roundup
    A weekly roundup of prices across four of the world's largest bunkering ports.
  • Americas pricing records mixed trend to close out week
    The front-month WTI contract for November closed down at $91.86 per barrel.
  • Dutch authorities rejected appeals against 'sulphur detentions'
    BDN says 'nothing about the sulphur content of the bunkers that are actually used,'says Dutch Transport Authority.
  • Confirmed orders set to double LNG-fuelled fleet
    Most of them will be delivered to operators in Scandinavia.
  • IFO prices fall in Fujairah
    While other ports, a mixed picture on pricing was in evidence.
  • Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam
    Upward trend loses momentum as prices turn soft.
  • Chemoil will 'continue to use' Helios terminal
    iltanking will honour current contracts with Helios users, says report.
  • 2020 newbuilds expected to emit 30% less CO2
    Mostly driven by EEDI requirements but a third or more of reduction will be motivated by cost-efficiencies alone.
  • Worldscale ups bunker component for next year's rates
    Flat rates on key tanker rates likely to rise by 9%.
  • Oil prices 'to ease' over the next five years
    IEA says new production capacity will outstrip the weak growth in demand.
  • Week ends with IFO prices down
    Supplies of marine fuels at major Asian ports fine on Friday.
  • Titan tankers lose insurance cover
    Insurers pull back over Iran sanctions' fears.
  • Cargill's earning's surge
    One of the world's largest charterers of shipping recovers from dismal March-May quarter.
  • Sinopec to build $850 million oil storage near Singapore
    Acquires stake to build 2.6 million cbm terminal in Batam, Indonesia.
  • Study: Banana fibres to combat marine oil spills
    Fibre from stem of banana plant can absorb up to 18 times its weight in oil, researchers say.
  • Caltex confirms closure of Australian refinery in 2014
    Set to proceed with closure and conversion of the Sydney refinery into an import terminal.
  • Arctic shipping route offers opportunities for 'super-slow steaming'
    Up to 1.5 million mt of cargo may be transported via Northern Sea Route in 2012, says the Arctic Institute.
  • Engine manufacturer highlights challenges of gas-fuelled engines
    LNG engines require 'a lot of attention on controls and system integration', says Wartsila spokesman.

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