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October 16, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM, chops Turkey, to open Egyptian-Turkish/Russia citrus reefer run
  • Maersk 14,770-TEUer tests at Suez Canal Container Terminal, turning basin
  • K+N profit rises 4pc to US$4.89 billion in first 9 months, sales up 6pc
  • Weak air cargo market, big fine, cuts Panalpina's third quarter profits
  • ANL expands in south east Asia-Australia by joining ASA consortium
  • Shipowners oppose salvor eco-bonus demands at Beijing admiralty law meeting
  • Khalifa Port to export first shipment of 700 boxes of Borouge plastics
  • Memphis trucker buys OOCL chassis to set up co-op with other firms
  • Vivien Lau takes helm at Hacis as Ken Bell becomes Tradeport's new CEO
  • Chinese air cargo shifts to Frankfurt-Hahn to bypass night flight ban
  • Turkey fails to back claims that seized Syrian A-380 carried illegal cargo
  • Logwin opens office, 359-square metre bonded warehouse at Jakarta airport

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • CSL pays dividend of 19.72 cr. for 2011-12
  • InterManager appoints new team
  • Italia Marittima, Arkas launch Genoa-Libya 10-day service
  • LA port recognised for environmental practices
  • Med Cross Lines to launch regular liner service connecting Port of Koper & Libya
  • NYK to build 4 new pure car & truck carriers
  • OOCL alters SBX service network
  • Rates fall across major trade lanes last week
  • Team Spirit plans to expand consolidation & other services
  • YANG MING LINE extends AWE3 loop to Colon, Mexico
  • G. K. Vasan dedicates Ennore Port's LPG ex-im facilities to nation
  • KoPT directs HBT to resume operations in a week
  • ADB cuts India's growth projection to 5.6 pc
  • INR extends its weak trend against dollar
  • Idealistically speaking

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • Sovcomflot appoints new management members
    Sovcomflot, a joint stock company and one of Russia's biggest shipping companies, has appointed Igor Tonkovidov as the new executive vice president of the OAO Sovcomflot and techni...
  • Air Arabia now to Erbil
    Air Arabia yesterday (14 October) launched regular services to Erbil, its second destination in Iraq and 76th destination worldwide. The carrier offers four weekly services between...
  • Increasing number of Danish road hauliers benefit from ITD driving and rest time service
    The Trade Association for the Danish road transport of goods (ITD) now provides its driving and rest time service TachoWeb to 350 companies and 3,700 lorries, and thereby keeps tra...
  • Rosmorport opens ferry terminal in Olya
    A. Lavrishchev, general director of Russia's national shipping company Rosmorport FSUE, has officially opened a new automobile ferry port in the Russian port of Olya. The new termi...
  • AirAsia X suspends services to Teheran
    AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of the Malaysian carrier AirAsia, has suspended its services to Teheran Imam Khomeini airport in Iran, due to challenging economic and ...
  • Kombiverkehr introduces new trains
    The Frankfurt-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is to increase capacity in its own network and introduce new trains between the Cologne-Eifeltor and Munich-Riem C...
  • Indian Railways hauls 481.45 million t of freight
    Indian Railways carried 481.45 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April and September this year. The volume of freight that was hauled shows an increase of 2...
  • Daimler first to receive certification for meeting EU regulation on AEBS advanced emergency braking systems
    The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has presented Daimler AG with the first certificate of approval to be issued in Europe that relates to the international regulati...
  • Hong Kong Air Cargo terminals appoints new managing director
    Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has appointed Vivien Lau as managing director of its Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Ltd subsidiary (Hacis). Lau replaces Kenneth Be...
  • Swiss reports growth in cargo volumes in the first nine months
    Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight business division of Switzerland's flag carrier Swiss, posted a 6% increase in sales in terms of revenue tonne kilometres for the first nine month...
  • Air Charter Service enlarges team in Germany
    Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Caroline Werf as cargo account coordinator of the team in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The ACS affiliate in Germany was established in 2010....
  • Gebrüder Weiss to step up logistics solutions activities
    Gebrüder Weiss (GW), a global transport and logistics service provider based in Lauterach (Austria), has launched an information campaign to underline its expertise in the field of...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • Hornbeck orders two more from Eastern Shipbuilding
  • Electric Boat gets another $459 million for nuclear sub...
  • GL North American Committee meets in Houston
  • Ocean Rig orders another drillship
  • NYK orders four post-Panamax PCTCs
  • Wärtsilä engines, thrusters picked for Brazil drillships
  • China's AVIC to acquire Deltamarin

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • Dredging project begins today for Snohomish River settling basins
  • Ship recycling money headed to America's maritime academies
  • Port of Portland invites public to attend Hillsboro Airport event
  • Port of Los Angeles releases September cargo volume numbers
  • NYK Line places orders for four car/truck carrying ships

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • Ocean Rig orders additional drillship from Samsung
    Contract for January 2015 delivery likely to be first of three options held with yard
  • FMM agrees credit lines to build Açu shipyard
    Deal comes after new Brazil superport struggles to convince other investors
  • Fuzzy logic creates new sophisticated anti-piracy system
    WatchStander aims to transform the way that vessels pre-empt attacks
  • WatchStander: how it works
    Off-the-shelf hardware uses proprietary military-grade software
  • Costs, benefits and advantages
    Shipowners could recoup installation price from reduced insurance premiums
  • New studies boost LNG fuel outlook
    LR analysis of deepsea uptake backs DNV study highlighting strong demand
  • Terminals must back natural gas as a marine fuel
    Terminals must back gas as a fuel if a global network is to develop
  • Federal mediator reports 'good progress' in US dock wages talks
    ILA and USMX resume negotiations this week after five 'productive' days
  • The man who came from the mountains
    Minsheng Leasing president Zhou Wei has changed the maritime business in China
  • Chiller in Manila
    Labour supply firms baffled after sting leaves 19 facing charges of illegal recruitment
  • Jiangnan Heavy warns of third-quarter loss
    Prolonged industry woes spread from shipyards to equipment makers
  • KDB leads $334m syndicated loan for Polaris-Vale deal
    Policy bank backs leaseback deal to purchase 10 VLOCs
  • Capesize rates tick up as China reports second-highest monthly ore imports
    Activity has picked up and stayed high since July, supporting a charter rate increase
  • FreeSeas lines up cash from hedge fund
    Dutchess Opportunity Fund agrees three-year deal to buy up to 10% of Greek bulker owner
  • Strike fears see US imports peak in July
    Zepol data suggests fears of east coast stoppages spurred unseasonally early flows
  • Pre-trial Costa Concordia hearing begins in Italy
    Schettino in court for testimonies and review of black box data
  • BIMCO pledges that audits of armed guards will uphold ISO standards
    Draft proposal reveals that auditors will need national accreditation
  • China's oil imports rise in September
    Temporary boon to tanker industry
  • Houston offers 'huge premium' over Middle East VLGC spot market
    Premiums for the US loadings widen the gap to $30,000 versus $50,000 per day
  • Univan and Wallem face illegal recruitment charges in Philippines
    Move follows undercover sting at Luneta Seafarers' Centre
  • Protests shut Alang yards after three held over fatal Union Brave blast
    Anger over 'culpable homicide' arrest of two owners and a manager at Kiran Ship Breaking
  • EU investment bank seeks to lend more to maritime sector
    Smaller ports must combine projects to reach level at which EIB usually participates
  • Spanish court to hear accusations over Prestige oil disaster
    Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for tanker's 77-year-old master
  • NYK places first car carrier order since start of the financial crisis
    Japanese giant is optimistic about vehicle demand despite facing antitrust investigation
  • The art of war
    Maersk capacity cuts may prompt a deadly new battle for Asia-Europe market share
  • Maersk Line capacity cut could bring back the dark days of 2011
    Rival carriers' response will be critical for rates as demand continues to plummet
  • Toney Capital Holdings backs new anti-piracy system
    Biggest vessel repossession and auction group in US senses lucrative business opportunity
  • Better sea freight volumes boost K+N third quarter
    Group turnover up 12.4% on year, but firm warns that market growth has slowed
  • China Shipping Development predicts return to profitability
    Tanker and bulker giant expects small third-quarter profit after change of accounting

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • 'Good progress' seen in US port talks
    US EAST Coast dockers and employers are returning to talks after five days of "good progress", a federal mediator confirmed
  • Maersk, CSAV scoop up post-Panamaxes
    BROKERS told Fairplay today Maersk Line and CSAV have chartered in five 8,500teu ships between them
  • India stays bullish in breaking market
    BREAKING is continuing its bullish streak in India, although concerns about a weakening rupee and Delhi's safety push could curb the trend
  • NYK orders four PCCs
    NYK TODAY said it has ordered four pure car and truck carriers to be delivered in 2014-15
  • Nam Cheong to issue notes
    MALAYSIA'S offshore support vessel builder Nam Cheong said it will issue up to S$200M ($164M) in notes
  • Jaya to expand in Batam
    SINGAPORE-listed Jaya Holdings said today it will expand its Batam shipyard by November 2013 so it can build more and larger vessels
  • Xiamen compensated for port switch
    XIAMEN International Port Group will receive 1Bn yuan ($150M) in compensation from the municipal government for land that had been reserved for its Dongdu terminal
  • AVIC acquires majority stake in Deltamarin
    AVIC International Investments said today it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Deltamarin, the Finnish naval architecture consultancy
  • ExxonMobil's VLCCs reportedly sold
    BROKERS said today ExxonMobil might have sold its two VLCCs to Malaysian FPSO specialist Bumi Armada
  • Panamax prices still seeking a benchmark
    THE GROWING gap between secondhand Panamax prices has left market players scratching their heads over benchmarks
  • Seadrill IPO launched
    SEADRILL Partners said today it has launched an IPO of 8.75M common units in New York

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • CMA CGM Launches Mideast-Russia Citrus Service
    CMA CGM recently launched the Citrus Express, a seasonal service to transport citrus exports from Turkey and Egypt to Russia. The fixed-day weekly service will transport goods from Mersin, Turkey, to Novorossiysk, Russia, in five days; and Damietta, Egypt, to Novorossiysk in seven days. Beginning Nov. 2, the container shipping company will...
  • CMA CGM Restructures Asia-Med Services
    CMA CGM recently announced the reshuffling of its Asia-Mediterranean services, including the removal of its Turkey Shuttle, effective Nov. 8. The Turkey Shuttle comprised eight vessels of 6,500 20-foot-equivalent units, jointly operated by CMA CGM and Maersk, linking Asia to the Red Sea, Egypt and Turkey. The container carrier will maintain its...
  • DOT Gives Extra $2.3 Million to Maritime Academies
    America's six state maritime academies will receive an additional $2.3 million, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced recently. The $392,913 given to each academy is available from the sale of obsolete vessels from the Maritime Administration's National Defense Reserve Fleet and budget savings by the Maritime Administration. The academies receiving...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • Reefer trade to remain resilient
    Drewry Maritime Research expects that the trade in perishable products over the next five years will grow at a slightly faster level that that of the past decade ...
  • Full-year still looking good for K+N despite Asia - Europe
  • US east coast Virginia port's liftings jump
    The Port of Virginia has seen its throughput jump by 8.1% for the first eight months of the year, hitting 785,776TEU - with shippers dashing to get their cargo ...
  • Hackett: Maersk cull 'unlikely to hold up rates'
    Maersk Line's move to reduce capacity on the Asia-Europe trades is unlikely to hold up rates as intended, according to Hackett Associates consultant Ben Hackett.'Rates ...
  • Sokhna strikebound again
    The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna appears to be strikebound again, with local reports saying that dockers walked out on Saturday, following several days of go-slows. ...
  • MSC Flaminia: 442 boxes discharged
  • SA truckers unions get 27% rise over three years
    Further details have now emerged of the wage deal struck between South Africa's Road Freight Employers' Association (RFEA) and the country's various truck drivers' ...
  • China's exporters bounce back
    Fears of an abrupt slowdown in the Chinese economy may have been over-egged if the latest data from the world's second-largest economy is any guide, giving ocean ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • CMRE tests trigger finger
    Shares of Costamare took a hit in afterhours trading Monday after the Greek containership owner outlined plans for a follow-on equity offering.
  • Diana bulker detained
    The crew of a bulker controlled by Diana Shipping has been accused of using a "magic pipe" to discharge oily waste into the sea.
  • Crewman missing
    A frantic search for a missing crewman from an MSC containership is underway in the US Gulf.
  • GBN torches rumours
    Giuseppe Bottiglieri di Navigazione (GBN) has torpedoed talk that it has sold off its fleet of handysize chemical carriers.
  • Batista borrows more
    Eike Batista's OSX has bagged a fresh batch of funds to help pay for its Acu Shipyard in Brazil.
  • Clearlake goes Greek
    A Greek-owned capesize bulker has secured the highest period contract on offer in the market for more than six months.
  • ORIG makes it eight
    George Economou's Ocean Rig has inked a contract to construct another ultra deepwater drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries.
  • A deliberate spill?
    Western spy chiefs are worried that Iran could run an oil tanker on to rocks in the Strait of Hormuz to cause chaos in the Middle East.
  • Prestige trial to begin
    Three officers from the sunken tanker Prestige will finally face trial in Spain tomorrow over the 2002 disaster.
  • FreeSeas under pressure
    Falling vessel values again hurt FreeSeas in the first half of 2012 contributing to another interim loss for the company.
  • EU tightens Iran bans
    The European Union has toughened up its sanctions against Iran in a bid to force it to the negotiating table over its alleged nuclear weapons programme.
  • Wartsila to supply drillship
    Wartsila has won the contract to supply propulsion systems for six deepwater drillships under construction at Sembcorp Marine's Brazilian yard.
  • Hezhong plots 20-ship spree
    A new tanker company formed by a Dalian investment fund is planning to build up a fleet of 20 chemical tankers within three years.
  • Greek greats still waiting
    Many traditional Greek owners are still keeping their powder dry despite huge interest in second-hand bulkers, a leading shipbroker says.
  • Jaya to upsize Batam
    Jaya Holdings is planning to expand its yard in Batam as it prepares to build bigger more advanced vessels following its tie-up with IHC Merwede.
  • Schettino in court
    Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared in court in Italy as passengers took the chance to look him in the eye.
  • Alang hit by strike action
    Scrapping brought to a standstill in protest against yard owners' arrest.
  • Greenland grounding
    A Greenland ferry has been put out of action for a week after grounding in strong winds.
  • Oldendorff extends spree
    Oldendorff Carriers is tipped to have continued its bulker buying spree with the purchase of a ship from Japan's Marubeni.
  • KCSI bill cut
    The Philippines supreme court has reduced the cash payable by Keppel Cebu Shipyard Inc (KCSI) to an insurer following the fire on the Superferry 3 in 2000.
  • Sandfrakt adds another
    Norwegian shipowner Sandfrakt has added another small bulker to its fleet.
  • PGS firms MHI pair
    Petroleum Geo-Services has finally taken up options on newbuildings worth $500m at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
  • Ships still stuck
    Heavy seas are hampering dredging operations to free two multipurpose vessels stuck on a Spanish beach for two weeks.
  • Lawyer dies in Yemen
    A popular shipping lawyer has died after being found injured at his home in Yemen.
  • Seadrill IPO underway
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill is looking to haul in over $220m from the IPO of a master limited partnership (MLP) subsidiary in the US.
  • Jaws drydocked
    Workers at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore thought they'd landed a big fish for their dinner after a drydock was drained earlier this month.
  • Damen seals Kuwait deal
    Dutch shipbuilder Damen is to supply 14 tugs to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC).
  • Cosco wins FPSO
    Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) has turned to China for a circular floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO).
  • NYK orders PCTC quartet
    NYK has ordered four pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at two shipyards in Japan, the company announced Monday.
  • Nam Cheong eyes funds
    Nam Cheong is looking to raise capital after setting up a SGD200m ($163m) multicurrency medium term note programme.
  • Canadian ship aground
    A Le Groupe Desgagne-owned multi-purpose vessel has run aground on the St Lawrence Seaway in Canada on Sunday.
  • Confusion over ransom
    Confusion surrounds the amount of money FreeSeas allegedly paid to have one of its bulkers released by Somali pirates.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • Aljex integrates DAT Direct into software
  • Hyundai to stop U.S. East Coast/Asia reefer service
    "he decision to suspend the service is based upon prevailing non-compensatory rate levels from the East Coast and longer roundtrip voyages which translate to higher costs for HMM," the line said in a statement.
  • Car carriers go post-Panamax
    The Japanese carrier expects worldwide demand for PCTC transport to "steadily expand" and its four new vessels on order will transit the new Panama Canal locks when operational in the autumn of 2014.
  • Freeport names Carlson port director
    He previously was senior vice president of liner services and business development for the North Carolina Ports Authority, where he was responsible for marketing and pricing container, bulk and breakbulk business activities.
  • Direct ChassisLink joins 2 CCM pools
    William J. Shea, chief executive officer of DCLI, said his firm's participation in the CCM pools "will increase flexibility for our customers and supplement our existing extensive chassis supply network."
  • MarAd scraps ships faster than anticipated
  • 6 U.S. maritime schools share $2.36 million
  • Feds: 'Good progress' made on ILA talks
    Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance on a new labor contract will continue this week with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
  • Troy adds LCL services to South America
  • J.B. Hunt helped by strong intermodal
  • FONASBA names Collins president
  • Freeborn & Peters forms transportation team

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 15, 2012
  • Cairns diesel spill cleanup complete
    Ports North says the operation to clear up the diesel spill is complete.
  • PDVSA appoints bunker traders
    Orlando Castejon and Zelime Gonzalez have been appointed as bunker and lubricant traders.
  • Fuel oil steady as Asian inter-month spread nears parity
    Sentiment in market was depressed as rising oil prices threatened demand.
  • MEPC to revisit US GHG proposal
    US in bid to avoid political obstacles and improve energy efficiency of all ships through future amendment of MARPOL Annex VI.
  • Fujairah bunker prices show little movement
    Good avails in Cape Town.
  • Bunker prices falling in Europe
    Above average demand in Gibraltar.
  • Iran facing tougher EU sanctions
    European companies will be forbidden from providing oil storage capabilities.
  • Iranian tanker 'plot' raises pollution fears
    A spill in the Strait of Hormuz could see sanctions temporarily lifted.
  • Prestige trial starts tomorrow
    Civil damages is said to exceed EUR 2.2bn
  • Company launches 'game-changing' bunker software
    'Anything that can improve operational efficiency and reduce costs has major potential,' says Inatech CEO.
  • Phillippines oil company buys up shipping firm
    Chelsea Shipping supplies bunkers to US Navy at Subic Bay.
  • Singapore bunker sales fall to seven-month low
    Falls seen across all IFO grades.
  • Port expects record number of cruise ship visits
    Australian port to see cruise traffic climb by 30%.
  • Week opens with fall in bunker prices
    Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • NYK Line orders four 'next-generation' PCTC vessels
    Ships offer an improved fuel performance of 30%, says firm.
  • Vitol increases core revolving credit facility to $6 billion
    Due to 'strong demand from existing and new lenders', it says.
  • 'Prospects' for LNG-fuelled shipping in Asia
    Class society may look at the prospects of LNG bunker adoption in specific regions.
  • Middle Eastern firm developing LNG engine technology
    Vessel engines will use LNG instead of fuel oil, says Qatargas spokesman.
  • Quantity matters
    At current prices, minute inaccuracies in measuring fuel delivered can impact operating costs 'significantly'.
  • Cappuccino bunkers: Shipowners, charterers could be 'equally at fault'
    Industry should not be 'quick to attribute' bunker quantity disputes to the cappuccino effect.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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