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BRIEFS
May 17, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk posts a quarterly loss of US$599 million despite 18pc volume rise
  • Hanjin levies US$300/TEU-$700/FEU Asia-Europe surcharge from June 1
  • HK down 4.2pc in April to 2.1 million TEU, Singapore rises 5.6pc
  • EU Navfor goes inshore, destroys boats, but with no 'EU boots' on ground
  • Asia-Europe capacity swings to hurt supply-demand balance: Seaintel
  • More than 60 enterprises to co-build logistics base in Chongqing
  • China's first expressway in Shanghai removes toll booths after 24 years
  • Oman Container Line adds Port Sultan Qaboos to Salalah-Jebel Ali service
  • India's Kandla Port to set-up satellite container terminal at Tuna-Tekra
  • Malaysia's MISC winds up its New Zealand container service June 30
  • Kerry Logistics opens ISO tank facilities in India and China
  • Germanischer Lloyd urges shipping firms to upgrade software applications
  • Chicago's O'Hare airport to build massive US$200 million cargo hub
  • Cathay Pacific appoints Chitty Cheung as director of corporate affairs
  • Chongqing's first quarter air freight volume up 29.5pc to 67,900 tonnes

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • Logwin: hefty costs impact Q1/2012 result
    Logwin, a logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), generated a Q1/2012 turnover of EUR 329.9 million, a 1.9% decrease compared to the same period in 2011 (EUR...
  • Union Pacific posts best-ever quarterly record
    Union Pacific Corporation, based in Omaha NE (USA), reported Q1/2012 operating revenues of USD 5.1 billion, up 14 %, and the best-ever result for a quarter. Q1/2012 business volume...
  • Ansaldo STS wins new EUR 118 million contract in Australia
    Ansaldo STS Australia has been awarded a EUR 118 million contract to deliver the first two phases of a staged signalling and communications system for the Roy Hill Iron Ore Project...
  • Taiwan's Eva Air orders three B triple-sevens
    Boeing and Taipei-based Eva Air last week finalized an order for three B777-300ERs (extended range) airplanes. The order also includes purchase rights for an additional four airpla...
  • MASkargo expands freighter services to Ho Chi Minh City
    Malaysia-based MASkargo has inaugurated a twice weekly A332 freighter flight that will serve Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). Th...
  • New Finnish honorary consul for Lübeck and Ostholstein
    Heinrich Beckmann, who has been the managing director of the German port operating company Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG) since July 2008, has been appointed honorary consul of ...
  • China Southern and Air Baltic, new LUG customers
    LUG aircargo handling, the oldest independent ground service company at Frankfurt/Main airport (Germany), has signed long-term contracts with two new clients since the beginning of...
  • MOL and Evergreen to launch new Asia-USEC service
    The Japanese shipping company MOL Liner Ltd (MOL) and Evergreen (Taiwan) will start a new service from Asia to US east coast ports together. MOL will provide nine vessels and Everg...
  • Heartland Express modernising fleet
    US-based Heartland Express plans to upgrade its fleet this year with 1,000 new Wabash trailers. The company, one of the biggest truckload carrier based in North Liberty IA, grew it...
  • Mercees Benz expands truck series with Antos
    The German vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz will soon be extending its family of trucks by the new Mercedes-Benz Antos. With the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz Antos, Mercedes...
  • Salalah to expand general cargo terminal
    Oman's ministry of transport and communication has invested USD 143 million in an expansion project at the port of Salalah. The aim is to double the port's general cargo capacity. ...
  • DB Schenker expands presence in Africa
    DB Schenker Logistics has expanded its presence in Africa by opening its own national subsidiary in Namibia. Over the past five years, the customers relied on the service of partne...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Japan receives medical device manufacturing license
    The Chiba Prefecture Government (Japan) has granted Kuehne + Nagel Japan the medical device manufacturing license for its logistics facility in Ichikawa. The new designation marks ...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • ABB wins $18 million order to supply systems for two...
  • Conrad Industries reports on first quarter and backlog
  • Cargotec books contracts to equip 15 OSV's building in China
  • HII gets $133.7 million advanced procurement award for LPD...

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • Port of Portland schedules public hearing to discuss budget
  • Service members benefit from Precheck program at Sea-Tac
  • South Africa joins list of nations fighting piracy
  • Grand Alliance announces dates of first calls to Port of Tacoma
  • Marcon brokers sale of Crowley tug to Island

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • Ecdis deadlines start in six weeks
    How to train all relevant crew is a major concern for owners
  • More anomalies must be detected
    More Ecdis anomalies must be detected before fleets can become paperless
  • Carnival's centre aims to repair dented reputation
    Carnival welcomes Lloyd's List into its state-of-the-art centre for simulator maritime training
  • Northern range overcapacity to keep port profits low
    MM Warburg predicts tough fight over handling fees
  • Declining imports signal sluggish European economy
    But Greek eurozone exit could invalidate projections, study warns
  • No first-quarter profit for AP Moller-Maersk
    But divestment and tax settlement boost bottom line
  • It's logical, captain
    Discipline is critical to box lines' prospects
  • Rongsheng stock soars, then dumped
    Share price spikes after chief executive's remarks are misunderstood
  • States seek international response to piracy
    IMO debate reveals disagreement over where the fight should focus
  • We didn't start price war, says Maersk chief Andersen
    UPDATED ANALYSIS: Maersk Line loses $599m but regains market share
  • Maersk Tankers slides to $28m loss in first quarter
    Persistently poor freight rates hamper improvements for tanker division
  • West African suezmax market 'on fire'
    Earnings soar $13,000 overnight
  • Paradip imports first iron ore cargo
    Debut shipment heralds shift in dry bulk trading patterns
  • Simmering stand-off
    China can and should ease its tough stance over the Scarborough Shoal
  • Guardcon's wording is not the problem, say insurers
    There will always be an issue of what can be covered in the event of a criminal act
  • China's coal imports hit record highs
    Preliminary data show 23.9m tonnes of coal imported in April
  • Bristol Port welcomes its longest vessel
    Atlantic Conveyor docks at southwest UK port after lock outages at Liverpool
  • MSC tasked with finding a practical solution to armed guard regulation
    Sekimizu also points to need for cruise industry to focus on safety
  • Boxship charter market gains pace
    New fixtures seek larger tonnage
  • ISS expands in Asia
    Inchcape Shipping Services opens Singapore office
  • Dockwise hits back at Fairstar
    'You may call it unsolicited... but the offer is fair' says Dockwise
  • Warning shot
    Fleet management now critical, says Maersk
  • Shipowners applaud EU Navfor strike
    Reaction endorses land attack on Somali pirates' base and praises 'restraint'
  • Brussels negotiates compromise on low-sulphur bunker fuels
    Pre-agreement proposal to implement 0.5% level from 2020
  • Thoresen Thai stays in the red, but improves quarterly performance
    Thoresen Shipping cuts vessel operating expenses by 17%
  • CSA says Vale official denies retaliation against Cosco
    Shipowners' group hands Vale a letter asking it to stop building additional valemax ships
  • Box lines improve punctuality
    Carriers can do better when it comes to service standards, says Drewry
  • Courage Marine narrows its losses as fixed costs contract
    Hong Kong-based company looks to diversify into trading to offset dry bulk woes
  • Box Ships nets $4.7m in first quarter
    Bodouroglou sees rebound for containerships
  • Euroseas to use rights issue cash to fund ship purchases
    Boxship disposal pushes mixed fleet owner to $9m first quarter loss

Fairplayweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • Fairstar accuses Dockwise of 'poison pills'
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport said today it has turned down what it termed a 'poison pills' financing offer from Dockwise
  • More sluggish German shipbuilding seen
    GERMANY's shipbuilding sector braced itself today for another difficult year, after 2011's sluggish contracting
  • IMO urges guard review
    IMO CHIEF Koji Sekimizu today called today for a thorough review of armed anti-piracy guards on ships
  • NewLead takes coal stake
    AS ITS fleet continues to dwindle, Michael Zolotas-led NewLead has reported huge losses - and a new coal-trading investment
  • Soy woes weigh Ultrapetrol
    NASDAQ-listed Ultrapetrol has reported a doubling of quarterly losses on much weaker soybean volumes for its South American river business
  • New SCF-Nikitin trial starts
    A UK HIGH Court trial started today in Sovcomflot's lawsuit against former chartering partner Yury Nikitin
  • Huge drop seen in Iran crude cargoes
    IRAN'S exports on crude tankers could fall another 500,000 barrels per day when the EU embargo takes effect in July, Barclays has predicted
  • Pittas plots more buys
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas will use proceeds from its impending rights offering to buy vessels, CEO Aristides Pittas has confirmed
  • MISC's losses widen
    MISC SAID today its year on year losses deepened to $133.9M in 1Q12, from losses of $59M in the same period of 2011
  • TTA cuts losses to $6.5M
    TTA SAID today it cut losses in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 to 205M baht ($6.5M), from 560M baht in that quarter of the previous year
  • First Resources profits rise 60%
    INDONESIAN palm oil grower First Resources said 1Q12 profits rose 60% year on year to $49M, due to a surge in sales of crude palm oil and palm oil products
  • Suezmax surge aids VLCCs
    A SUDDEN surge in Suezmax tanker rates on the route from West Africa to the US East Coast and UK Continent yesterday is likely to buoy VLCCs loading West African crude, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Key Maersk role seen in box rate doubling
    MAERSK Line's actions have enabled carriers to achieve their initial round of rate rises on the Asia/Europe lane this year, analyst Janet Lewis has found
  • EU readies piracy policing
    THE EU is preparing a multimillion-euro initiative to bolster counterpiracy forces and policing capacity in eight east African countries
  • Panamax rates keep sliding
    THE SLIDE in Panamax bulker rates is continuing, with the South American grain season ebbing away

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • FMCSA Shuts Down Alabama Trucking Company
    Federal regulators shut down an Alabama-based trucking company after finding the carrier violated rules regarding hours-of-service rules, driver qualifications and...
  • LA-LB Imports Rose 8 Percent in April
    Loaded containers moving through the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex increased 4 percent in April over April 2011, with imports...
  • Near-Sourcing Job Growth Expectations Overblown, Study Says
    The production cost gap between the U.S. and China is steadily decreasing, but the number of U.S. jobs gained through...
  • Saint Lawrence Seaway Begins Season With Volume Gain
    A jump in coal shipments helped boost cargo volume on the Saint Lawrence Seaway up 2.2 percent in the first...
  • Motor Carriers Turn to Natural Gas as Fuel
    Motor carriers are adopting natural gas as one of the fuels of choice for their fleets because it makes financial...
  • Container Ship Schedule Reliability Improves
    The schedule reliability of container ships in all trade lanes improved to 72.3 percent in the first quarter of 2012...
  • Cathay Pacific Sees Volume Fall Again
    Cathay Pacific Airways saw a year-over-year decline in freight volume in April. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried 124,531 tonnes...
  • Virginia Container Throughput Climbs 5.2 Percent
    The container volume handled by the Port of Virginia increased 5.2 percent year-over-year in April, to 169,644 20-foot equivalent units....
  • Jean-Louis Cambon, Leading Shipper Campaigner, Dies
    Jean-Louis Cambon, a prominent campaigner for shippers and a constant scourge of liner conferences, has died after a long illness....
  • Profit Down 93 Percent for Malaysian Carrier
    MISC Berhad saw revenues tumble in the first quarter following its decision to exit the container business. The Malaysian...
  • Maersk Line Posts $599 Million First Quarter Loss
    Maersk Line slumped to a $599 million operating loss in the first quarter from a $424 million profit a year...
  • Inland DCs Near Rail Ramps Luring Retailers
    With transportation representing the biggest cost factor in the domestic supply chain, retailers are locating their inland distribution facilities as...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Hikes Rates on East Asia Services
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a new round of general rate increases on its East Asia services, which will take effect in...
  • Air Cargo Specialist Starts Service to Chinese Interior
    Cargolux Airlines International has started a twice-weekly freighter service linking Luxembourg to the booming Chinese interior city of Chongqing. ...
  • YRC Freight to Hire 200 Truck Drivers
    Trucking giant YRC Freight is hiring 200 truck drivers in more than 10 cities across the U.S. as less-than-truckload freight...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • Any port in a storm?
    According to APM Terminals' head of project implementation, Soren Jakobsen, the port industry needs to quickly up its game to service the new generation of ultra ...
  • DB Schenker sets up shop in Namibia
    DB Schenker has acquired the entire share capital of Windhoek, Namibia-headquartered Desert Logistics (DL) and in so doing set up its own organisation in the southern ...
  • Ecowas considering Mali sanctions again
    The West African country of Mali is under threat of trade sanctions once again being imposed by Ecowas. The regional economic grouping is disappointed at the progress ...
  • Fuel cost hope for Maersk and co.
    The shocking USD600 million loss for Maersk's liner services in the first three months of the year would have been significantly less if not for the sharp spike ...
  • APM T posts Q1 12 profit rise
    A combination of exceptional items, continuing strong growth from emerging markets and portfolio optimisation and expansion strategies led APM Terminals (APM T) ...
  • Mixed outlook for annual transpac contracts
    Mixed signals about the success for carriers of the transpacific annual contracts have been given - the Transpacific Stabilisation Association (TSA) has expressed ...
  • Maersk Line still stuck in a rut
    Maersk's liner services operated by Maersk Line, Safmarine, MCL and Seago suffered another collective bottom line loss of USD599 million in Q1 12, which was even ...
  • MSC Idil: salvors assessment awaited
  • EC again highlights need for clearer EU port competition
    European Commission vice-president and Commissioner for Transport Steering Siim Kallas remains determined to enforce fairer competition between the EU's ports. ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • Regulation fuels reality check
    Clarkson analyst says Indonesia's efforts to curb mineral exports will hurt but may buoy bulker market in the long-term.
  • Evergreen inks alliance
    Four 3,000 TEU containerships dedicated to new West Africa rotation on the heels of freshly minted partnership.
  • Sanko stuck in limbo
    Seized bulker still in custody after Cobelfret helps troubled Japanese operator clear first hurdle in race to lift arrest.
  • Business as usual?
    Dockwise's takeover target keeps its cool despite unwelcomed advances as it locks in juicy deal with John Fredriksen's Seadrill.
  • Wilson Sons curbed by costs
    Higher expenses carve into Brazilian diversified owner's bottom line.
  • Pacific-Gulf in the hot seat
    Lebanese shipper races to seize US-flagged heavylift vessel following damage to gas turbine destined for Iraq.
  • Jebsen ship refloated
    Malta Cement cleared to proceed after suffering small crack to hull in grounding off Sweden.
  • Novoship trial finally begins
    Russian tanker owner's $135m corruption case against former UK boss Vladimir Mikhaylyuk opens without main defendant, who is ill.
  • Nam Cheong looking hot
    Investors should be making eyes at Malaysian shipbuilder following "stellar" start, analyst says.
  • Hyundai Mipo slumps
    Korean shipbuilder falls short of market expectations in the first quarter.
  • Maersk's Andersen unhappy
    Danish giant's first quarter results are largely in line with those of a year ago, but CEO "not satisfied".

American Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • April liner reliability in eye of beholder
    Drewry reported Wednesday that global schedule reliability improved 2.9 percent to 72.3 percent during the month. But SeaIntel said global reliability fell from 79 percent to 78 percent in the month.
  • Senate renews Ex-Im Bank charter
    The Senate voted 78-20 to pass the Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act to renew the Ex-Im Bank's charter for another three years and raise its lending cap from $100 billion to $140 billion.
  • LA volume up 14.5% in April
  • Colombia puts trade benefits on Web
  • EasyTracGPS tries phone-free tracking
  • Maersk Line sustains $571 million 1Q loss
  • EC affirms 2016 for electronic procurement
  • NYK modifies chassis provisions in PNW
    NYK Line (North America) Inc. said it has begun the process of no longer providing chassis in certain markets, and said on July 1 the policy will be extended to the Tacoma, Seattle, and Portland markets.
  • Agility reports lower 1Q profit
  • Forwarder gets jail time
    Ulrich Davis, 50, a Dutch citizen from The Netherlands, was sentenced to six months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by facilitating the illegal export of goods to Iran.
  • Daymon starts logistics division with Echo
  • St. Lawrence Seaway's 'solid start'
  • Virginia container volume up 3rd straight month
  • FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications
  • Courier operates weekends for Europe harvest
  • DSV Solutions gets new director

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 16, 2012
  • Global uptake of ISO 8217:2010 still at 10% or less
    Global supplier and testing agency tell workshop that 2005 edition still dominates contracts.
  • Bunker markets soften in Europe
    Public holiday in Rotterdam on Thursday.
  • Widening losses for MISC
    Challenges 'do not bode well for the rest of the year' after difficult Q1.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah
    Slow demand with players expecting prices to fall further.
  • Fuel costs limit naval operations
    Portugal is restricting the number of hours its submarine Tridente spends at sea.
  • Fuel costs trigger surge in use of armed guards
    Hiring armed security personnel is cheaper than sailing at speed in areas threatened by pirates.
  • Trinidad and Tobago firms to start Panama bunkering ops
    'The Panamanian government has assured its assistance to Petrotrin and NPMC to secure the necessary permits.'
  • Bunker prices falling in key Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker material fine at major Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • High bunker costs put Maersk Line in the red
    Total bunker costs increased 44% to $1.9 billion during the first quarter while freight rates remain low, says Maersk.
  • STX Pan Ocean widens Q1 losses
    Preference for fuel efficient vessels amid high bunker prices provides more incentive to scrap older vessels, it says.
  • East China fuel oil imports to decrease 12% in May
    Lower refinery demand and wait-and-see attitude among bonded bunker traders reduces imports.
  • Thai-listed shipping firm narrows Q1 2012 loss by 30%
    Regional Container Lines quarterly results affected by rising fuel costs and overcapacity.
  • LNG-fuelled vessel orders increase 26%
    Key factor is the IMO Tier III emissions standards, slated to take effect in 2015-2016.

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