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July 17, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd warns of reefer risk from Japanese electricity blackouts
  • Maersk quits South Seas NZ-Wallis, Futuna, Vanuatu container service
  • Container Trade Statistics show slowing global 4.3pc growth in May
  • Alaska sues Feds over eco-fuel - 'UN treaty needs Senate okay to be legal'
  • M+R Singapore appoints Gareth Evans as new executive director
  • DB Schenker warehouses Nikon's cameras, lenses, accessories in India
  • Container volume through Nigerian ports up 9.4pc in May to 83,044 TEU
  • Cathay Pacific-Dragonair cargo falls 5.4 per cent
  • Air China Cargo to start Ho Chi Minh flights via Shanghai, Singapore
  • United Nations' ICAO agrees on how to measure aircraft carbon emissions
  • Zhengzhou airport expands international coverage with US flights by 2013

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • Allcargo Susheela berths at Mumbai Port on maiden voyage
  • India requests WTO panel to settle steel duty dispute with US
  • Mauritius seeks MRPL's guarantee for uninterrupted fuel supply
  • US urges India to refrain from raising duty on power gear imports
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port raises 350 cr.
  • Chidambaram confident of recovery to high growth path
  • Developers get extra time to execute SEZ projects
  • Govt likely to clear 11 road projects worth ' 15K cr.
  • Govt proposes 10 pc import duty on sugar
  • Govt to slow down wheat exports
  • Gujarat keen to do biz with Canada
  • INR loses early gains, remains marginally higher at 55.03
  • Onion exports climb marginally in Q1
  • Services exports climb to $12 bn
  • WTO report signals slowdown in commercial services exports
  • Int'l textile machinery expo in Mumbai

Marine Logweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • One dead, three injured after small craft ignores MSC security...
  • Coast Guard investigates Alaska drillship anchor dragging...
  • Kleven to build LNG-fueled PSV for Remøy Shipping
  • Somali pirate attacks fall, but Gulf of Guinea piracy...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • Corps calling for EIS for Longview coal terminal
  • Port of Los Angeles sees gains in cargo volumes for month of June
  • Insurance club announces top young freight forwarders
  • Coast Guard looking into Columbia River vessel collision
  • OOCL provides update of second quarter numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • LA handles 9% more boxes in June
    Import volumes up by 6%
  • Containers, cruiseships, cars
    Southampton confirms its commitment to the three Cs with the promise of new investment
  • Wrangle over Liverpool state aid blocks Southampton cruise terminal
    ABP waits and watches to see Pier Head's potential impact
  • Mitsubishi plans to develop slow-speed dual-fuel engines
    Japanese manufacturer lays down challenge to Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel
  • One killed, one missing in Atlantic boxship fire
    Three other seafarers injured after explosion on MSC Flaminia
  • Tugs head to abandoned boxship
    MSC denies speculation of calcium hypochlorite on board
  • Freight forwarders in 'a lose-lose situation' on key box trades
    Container volumes falling but freight rates hold firm
  • VLGC freight rate for Middle East-Asia trade heads towards all-time high
    LPG cargo influx as Saudi oil production rises
  • Vintage VLCCs being sold for premium over scrap price
    Owners eager to sell 15-year-old VLCCs
  • Fourth special survey starts to take toll in crude tanker demolition
    EXCLUSIVE DATA: Average age of actively trades ships beached for breaking in 2012 falls below 20 years
  • Hapag-Lloyd rates to rise
    German line seeks increases of up to $500 per teu within next six weeks
  • UK ports welcome $312m state funding
    Money will go towards further development of Strategic Rail Freight Network
  • Chemical tankers offer pulse to moribund secondhand market
    Japan continues to offload stainless steel units amid general market slowdown
  • Scrap market at odds over Indian Supreme Court move
    Directive threatens to remove world's largest recycling centre from demolition market
  • Playing hardball
    As the failed Sanko Steamship seeks massive rate cuts, it could spell real danger for many
  • Ruling on Conwartime clause simplifies owners' refusal of voyage
    Judgment removes the need for second tier of legal test
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port raises $63m
    Funds will prepay loan and help expansion plans at India's west coast port
  • Kiel Canal volumes pick up
    Trend to larger, cost-efficient ships dominated canal traffic in first half of year
  • Increased piracy risk off Nigeria as Somalia improves
    IMB urges shipowners to see it as the first port of call for reporting incidents
  • DSME scraps plan to buy domestic machinery maker
    South Korean shipbuilder drops bid for DKME due to perceived high price
  • Spanish antitrust probe extends to Valencia box trucking
    Proceedings examine "possible anti-competitive practices" in the sector
  • The complex politics of climate change
    ICS questions IMF assertion that international transport should pay 25% of UNFCCC Green Fund
  • En Lagarde
    Shipping can never be a cash box for politicians
  • Fairstar yields to Dockwise buyout
    Both sides withdraw pending legal actions, clearing the way for tie-up that will create a major new player in oil and gas services
  • CSCL to post second-quarter profit
    China Shipping's boxshipping unit flips back into black after five quarters of losses
  • Logistics professionals grow gloomier
    Confidence index dips for third consecutive month, but sea freight forwarders are more hopeful than air cargo colleagues
  • K+N outperforms the market despite slowdown in volume growth
    Switzerland-based logistics giant says it was hit by 'weak market demand' in the Asia-Europe deepsea trades
  • Jaya sells two anchor handlers for $84m
    Singapore-listed offshore player poised to see recovery in its shipbuilding business
  • Fujairah oil terminal opens to bypass Strait of Hormuz
    First cargo is loaded at facility amid renewed Iranian threats to close strait
  • Bahri profits in big second-quarter rise
    Figure up 127% on better VLCC rates and despite 14% hike in banking costs

Fairplayweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • Search given up in fatal box ship blast
    SEARCHERS today gave up efforts to find a mariner missing since an explosion on a box ship killed another seafarer in the North Atlantic
  • Western Australia's EPA OKs Browse
    WESTERN Australia's Browse LNG project has received 'strict conditional' approval from the state EPA, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Wastepaper shippers warn of crumpled sector
    EUROPE'S exporters of recovered paper - a major commodity in the Europe/Asia box trade - have given a bearish outlook for coming months
  • Scrap prices pick up, and so does breaking
    VLCCs and Capesizes were among the ships sold for recycling as cash buyers have started investing again
  • UAE loading first pipeline-tied ships
    ABU DHABI today began loading its first crude tankers to be supplied by a pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, IHS World Markets Energy reported
  • Bulker resales keep rolling
    THE WAVE of bulker resales is continuing to build, with Supramaxes luring the most buyer interest
  • Upstart Chinese ports grow the most in June
    CHINA'S box throughput in June showed solid growth of 8.8% to 15M teu, the China Ports Association said over the weekend
  • K+N freight profits slide
    LEADING global ocean freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel's sea freight unit said today its EBID dropped 12% in the first six months, hit by a sting of rate hikes
  • VLCCs react to 'quandary'
    OWNERS failing to sell their older VLCCs at target prices early this year are apparently circulating them again for sale
  • Slow growth hits box rates
    BOX RATES fell across the board in the latest weekly indices, reflecting the effects of slow OECD growth on imports from Asia
  • Semua sells entire tanker fleet
    MALAYSIAN tanker group Semua has sold its entire fleet of small products and chemical tankers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Profit Rises 22 Percent
    Intermodal trucking giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported an $80.5 million second quarter net profit as revenue increased 9 percent...
  • Federal Regulators Shut Down 'Chameleon' Trucker
    Federal regulators last week shut down an Alabama trucking firm identified as a "chameleon" carrier set up to evade an...
  • LA Container Imports Rose 6 Percent in June
    Containerized imports at the Port of Los Angeles increased 6 percent in June compared to June 2011, while exports were...
  • MSC Container Ship Ablaze in North Atlantic
    One of the 25 persons aboard the ship was reported missing and one has died from burns. The MSC...
  • Railroads Face Bigger Threat in Price-Fixing Suit
    The class action price-fixing lawsuit looming over the United States' four largest railroads will likely rival the attention analysts give...
  • US Intermodal Traffic Rises 5.6 Percent
    Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending July 7 rose 5.6 percent year-over-year but fell 1.2 percent...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Profit Declined in First Half
    Kuehne + Nagel's net profit fell in the first half of 2012 as slowing global economic growth cut into margins...
  • Spot Market Truckload Volume Dipped in June
    Spot market truckload freight volumes dropped 2 percent in June from May but remained at record high levels, according to...
  • Retail Sales Fall for Third Straight Month
    U.S. retail sales fell for third straight month in June as consumers cut spending on goods including cars, building materials,...
  • Hamburg Sud Switches Australasia Calls to Charleston From Savannah
    The Port of Charleston got more good news last week when Hamburg Sud announced it will switch calls to Charleston...
  • Kerry Logistics Expands in Vietnam
    Kerry Logistics has opened a new 36,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Vietnam. The facility is the company's ninth in...
  • Volumes Remain Down for Cathay Pacific and Dragonair
    Cathay Pacific Airways saw month-on-month cargo volume hold steady in June, but throughput was still slower than a year earlier....
  • Maersk to Hike India-Europe Rates
    Maersk Line will impose a general rate increase on westbound shipments from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting...
  • India Container Volume Flat in First Quarter
    Major state-owned ports in India, getting off to a sluggish growth trend in 2012 amid global economic uncertainties, saw container...
  • Natural Gas Gains As Alternative Fuel in Transportation
    A milestone power utilities achieved this spring should jolt transportation operators and shippers. In April, the amount of electricity generated...
  • On the Ocean, Regulations Drive Alternative Fuel Use
    For ocean shipping, unlike trucking and railroads, environmental regulation, not fuel costs, will likely drive the use of natural gas...
  • Commentary: CSA Clouds Motor Carrier Safety
    Q: I think you overreacted to the question from a motor carrier who was upset because his trucks were being...
  • Technology Drives Savings in Trucking Sector
    The trucking industry faces a number of regulatory and operational changes, but advances in information technology are helping motor carriers...
  • Matson Begins Operating As Standalone Company
    Matson Inc. is navigating its own course following the ocean carrier and logistics provider's separation from the Hawaii-based land and...
  • Federal Judge Dismisses Drayage Lawsuit in New Jersey
    A Teamsters-backed effort to have owner-operator truck drivers classified as employees instead of contractors has been dismissed by a federal...
  • Feds Take the Wheel on Drayage
    Federal and state regulators reportedly are visiting drayage company offices and requesting voluminous amounts of documentation, seeking to demonstrate the...
  • Transport Bill: Breaking It Down
    Ports Congress balked at reforming the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, choosing instead to say all the taxes on maritime...
  • Transport Bill: Congress's Road to Somewhere
    The surface transportation bill Congress squeezed out in late June appears to be more a deferral of hard decisions than...
  • US Imports Lead the Way in West Coast Growth
    West Coast ports entered 2012 anticipating only modest, single-digit growth in imports and exports. To date, that forecast has been...
  • China's Appetite for Fashion Sparks Shift in Trade
    After years of producing garments and luxury goods for the world, China's fashion-conscious consumer is now a major engine for...
  • Improved Infrastructure Would Boost Farm Exports, Economist Says
    If the United States is truly serious about leading the world out of its economic malaise, it should be investing...
  • Rails Taking Another Look at Natural Gas Engines
    Roughly 16 years after Burlington Northern, now BNSF Railway, took its two natural gas-powered locomotives off the tracks, railroads are...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • Andy Tung appointed to WSC board
    Andy Tung, senior managing director of Hong Kong-based OOCL and executive director and member of the executive council of the company's parent group OOIL has been ...
  • K+N's profits down in H1 12
    Kuehne + Nagel's profitability reduced in the first six months of the year compared to the same period last year due to declining market conditions and a fine from ...
  • CI Awards announces the finalists
    The trading environment in the container shipping industry remains exceptionally challenging with a firm focus on managing costs and protecting revenue. However, ...
  • Pipavav raises new capital
    Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL) in which APM Terminals Pipavav (APM T Pipavav) has an approximate 43% shareholding has raised INR3.5 billion (USD63.8 million) ...
  • Charleston's harbour deepening speeded up by four years
    The US East Coast port of Charleston's Post 45 Harbour Deepening Project is expected to be completed sooner and cost less, the US Army Corps of Engineers' Charleston ...
  • Now oil prices could have been rigged
    With the Libor [the interest rate measure for lending between banks] scandal still unravelling, G20 leaders have voiced concerns about the reliability of oil prices ...
  • MSC Flaminia adrift after mid-Atlantic explosion
    At 10:07 hrs on Saturday morning Falmouth coastguard received a relayed mayday call from the 6,750TEU MSC Flaminia, approximately 1000 miles west of Cornwall en ...
  • Rila says USEC cargo diversion in place
    According to the US Retail Industry Leaders Association (Rila), several of its members have put in place contingency plans, with some already routing their cargo ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • KG aframaxes on the block
  • Box blaze probe gets underway
    A damper has been put on theories that hazardous calcium hypochlorite - involved in many containership fires in the 1990s - could be responsible for a blaze that led to the MSC Flaminia being abandoned in the middle of the North Atlantic.
  • Split read on OOIL
    OOIL's preliminary second quarter figures have provided mixed news for the liner trade.
  • Cops hit Deiulemar clan
    Nine members of the Neapolitan shipowing dynasty have been arrested by Italy's fraud squad, according to Italian press reports.
  • Sasco buys again
    Russia's Sakhalin Shipping Company (Sasco) has snapped up another multipurpose (MPP) ship as its fleet upgrade continues.
  • Brawl hits Anh Son
    The chief engineer of a disabled Vietnamese cargoship has been injured by a colleague in a brawl in India.
  • Remoy orders PSV
    Remoy Shipping has turned to Kleven Maritime for an LNG-powered offshore support vessel newbuilding underpinned by a Statoil charter.
  • "No link" to bomb death
    Greek owner Suez Fortune Investments has dismissed claims of a link between a pirate attack on its suezmax and the killing of a UK surveyor who examined it.
  • Smit to the rescue
    Dutch salvor Smit has signed a contract to provide assistance to the fire damaged containership MSC Flamina adrift in the middle of the North Atlantic.
  • Rainbow chops bulker
    Rainbow Shipmanagement of Greece has cut its exposure to the dry-cargo market after weighing in one of its two bulkers.
  • Cuban's ferry nightmare
    Architect stuck on Russian ferry for a month after immigration mix-up.
  • Crewman dies in fire
    A crewman has died in a fire that struck a cargoship in Argentina.
  • Cuban's ferry nightmare
    A Cuban architect has been stuck on a Russian ferry for a month due to a mix-up with his immigration papers.
  • Mipo nets Neptune pair
    Neptune Lines of Greece has turned to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard with an order for two car carriers.
  • Two vie for Trogir
    Croatian tycoon Danko Koncar has re-entered the race to buy Croatia's Brodotrogir shipyard.
  • Fairstar ends fight
    The battle for control of Fairstar Heavy Transport has ended after its board unanimously recommended the takeover by Dockwise.
  • Navies pull back pirates
    Naval forces have helped restrain the success of Somali pirates in the first half of 2012, a new report shows.
  • Powerships to Beirut
    Turkey's Karadeniz group has won a $390m charter for two power station vessels to supply electricity to Lebanon.
  • Shell drillship breaks free
    A Noble drillship broke its mooring and came within 100 yards of the shore at Alaska's Aleutian islands this weekend.
  • PKL orders tug
    Ukraine's Chernomorsky Shipyard has booked a tug newbuilding from Latvia.
  • Ship fined for pollution
    The captain of a Moldavan-flagged cargoship has paid a fine after an alleged pollution incident in Georgia.
  • India's dirty scrap trade
    Dawood Ibrahim, India's most wanted man, has a major stake in the country's shipbreaking industry, while crime organizations are using scrap-bound ships to smuggle in weapons, explosives and other contraband items, claims a report in the Times of India.
  • Suez revenues fall
    Egypt's Suez Canal Authority reports that it revenue in June fell to $415.9 million from the $434.6m earned in May.
  • Bahri in the money
    Bahri, the company also known as the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, credits improving market conditions for VLCCs as part of the reason its net profit for the first half of this year are 143% higher than the same period last year.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • NEWSFLASH: Alaska seeks to block low-sulfur fuel reg
    The state of Alaska is suing the federal government over plans to prevent ships operating within 200 miles off its coastline from using fuel with more than 1 percent sulfur.
  • E2open prepares for IPO
    The filing with the SEC shows the company expecting its 4.7 million-share IPO to garner between $15 and $17 per share. This would, at its midpoint, give the company a valuation of roughly $437 million.
  • INSIGHT focuses on supply chain big data
  • Maersk launches e-finance suite
    The new function, the carrier calls MyFinance, allows for faster processing of disputes, the ability for customers to re-dispute, as well as raise multiple disputes. Invoices can be paid in full online 24 hours a day.
  • K+N says 'muted consumption' felt by 3PLs
    The freight forwarding giant had a profit of 279 million Swiss francs ($283 million) in the first half of 2012, 11 percent less than the 314 million Swiss francs earned in the same 2011 period.
  • Hamburg Süd, MSC raise U.S. rates to Oceania
  • MOL opens 2 new China offices
  • Weeks Marine expands dredge fleet
  • Foe heads C.H. Robinson in Europe
  • Port Everglades names admin director
  • Camelot 3PL, B2BGateway partner on EDI
  • Boeing fined $13.6 million for safety compliance delay
    The FAA has issued a preliminary civil penalty against Boeing for failing to meet a deadline to submit service instructions that would enable airlines to further reduce the risk of fuel tank explosions.
  • IMO to change ship traffic to protect whales
  • Explosion aboard MSC vessel kills crewman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 16, 2012
  • Prices slightly firmer in Fujairah
    Mostly firm trend seen in South African ports.
  • IFO prices open week firmly
    MGO prices were softer in North European ports.
  • US calls for IMO guidelines to be used for sulphur verification
    Fuel oil samples tested as part of a compliance inspection 'must meet the 1.00% standard' officials advise Bunkerworld.
  • Update of H2S test method leads to fifth edition of ISO 8217
    Publication of ISO 8217:2012 expected shortly after closure and review of ballot result.
  • Asia IFO prices rise to kick off week
    Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Iran considers nuclear-powered commercial vessels
    Nuclear technology will enable vessels to travel long distance without the need to refuel, says local officials.
  • Hong Kong supplier welcomes new director
    Mikhail Mityurev appointed as director of Sea Trader International Ltd.
  • Saudi tanker firm doubles profit despite higher fuel costs
    Bahri attributes higher profit to an increase in VLCC spot rates.
  • General Maritime mulls listing from 2014
    May re-list on the New York Stock Exchange, says CFO.
  • Grounded cargoship completes bunker recovery operations
    Long Shan now transferring cargo to another vessel, says owner.
  • US acceptance of North American ECA 'unconstitutional'
    Alaska 'seeks relief' from upcoming North American ECA for waters off its coast.
  • Singapore barge operator eyes growth
    Seeks to grow asset and expand operations beyond Singapore.

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