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April 18, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to increase rates US$500/TEU on Asia-Australia route from May 1
  • Hong Kong up 7.1pc in March to 2 million TEU, Singapore rises 5.8pc
  • Kuehne + Nagel 2011 net profit rises 12.2pc to record US$660 million
  • Patriarch Maersk McKinney Moller at 98, leaving vast shipping empire
  • USAC wins US$150 million loan facility to deploy nine 13,000-TEUers
  • Zepol market intelligence finds US imports up 2.6pc in first quarter
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port's quarterly box volume soars 223pc to 89,357 TEU
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches ADX service to link Adriatic ports with Egypt
  • Malaysia's Northport orders four straddle carriers from Cargotec
  • Russian Railways TransContainer, RZD Logistics start express unit trains
  • Alataw Pass moves 3.98 million tonnes in the first two months
  • State-owned China Railway Express promotes time-definite service
  • Korean Air renews St Petersburg flights, adds Gatwick and Nairobi services
  • Brussels airport quarterly cargo up, freighters lead with 4.3pc gain
  • Oman Air heads into loss despite 28pc increase in freight revenue

Exim Indiaweb site
  • BHP 2012 international conference
  • Indian shipbuilding industry to touch 9,200 cr. value in 3 years
  • J. M. Baxi wins MANSA's Champions Trophy cricket tournament
  • AEPC to encourage exporters to tap non-traditional markets
  • India becomes Iran's top oil buyer
  • Govt awards 3 PPP projects worth ' 8,000 cr. in port sector
  • MoS calls for revival of subsidy scheme for shipbuilders
  • Empowered Committee, India Inc to discuss GST issues
  • Exports surge beyond target; fail to check record deficit
  • RBI cuts repo rate to 8 pc in monetary policy
  • Zero import duty on sugar extended till June
  • AILBIEA celebrates 11th anniversary

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • Bremerhaven car terminal continues upwards trend
    The German car terminal operator BLG reported that it handled 520,000 vehicles in its auto terminal in Bremerhaven in Q1/2012, 7.2% more than in Q1/2011. In 2011, a total of 2.05 m...
  • Australia: first stage of Port Botany rail upgrade completed
    The upgrade and reconfiguration of the rail yard at Port Botany in Sidney has now been completed. It is part of an ambitious project which will transform the movement of freight ac...
  • Switzerland: major railway projects on schedule in 2011
    According to Switzerland's Federal Office of Transport (FOT), the country's major railway projects remained on schedule in 2011, as they did in preceding years. The deadline and co...
  • Dunkirk: March results more promising
    The port of Dunkirk (France) reported favourable results for March (up 2% compared to March 2011), following a somewhat weak February. March 2012 saw the volume of general cargo ri...
  • 24plus tops seven million consignment mark again
    The German general cargo alliance 24plus logistics network grew substantially in 2011, although the number of partners remained the same. For the first time since 2008, the allianc...
  • TNT now deploying electric vehicles in Paris
    Service provider TNT Express has started to deploy Peugeot electric vehicles in Paris. The company is trialling Renault Kangoo ZE vehicles with a range of up 130 km in the city. TN...
  • Hamburg airport sees less cargo in centennial year of existence
    Hamburg airport (Germany) reported that its centennial year 2011 was a financial success, resulting in a profit of EUR 49.2 million (2010: EUR 41.8 million). Airfreight development...
  • Swissport Cargo launches mobile track and trace service
    Air cargo handling provider Swissport International says it has become the first global independent handler to provide an advanced track-and-trace service for cargo customers and o...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Charter extends sales reach in the USA
    Almost a year ago Lufthansa Cargo Charter and Platinum Air Cargo signed a GSA deal, covering the US states of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Looking back onto a successful year th...
  • Maersk Shipping's legendary leader dies
    Maersk Mc-Kinney M'ller, the son of the Maersk shipping company's founder and the doyen of the world's largest shipping group, died yesterday at the age of 98. M'ller was at the he...
  • Aramex founder to retire as CEO in 2012
    Aramex chief executive Fadi Ghandour is set to retire by the end of 2012. Hussein Hachem, who has been CEO of Aramex in the Middle East and Africa regions, will assume the task of ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel: margin pressure, cost increases and antitrust fine impact Q1 results
    The giant logistics corporation Kuehne + Nagel reported that, despite further volume growth, its Q1/2012 results were unsatisfactory due to cost increases, lower margins in the fo...
  • New director general for port of Paris
    The French council of ministers has chosen Alexis Rouque to be the new director general of the inland port of Paris, with immediate effect. Rouque, who has been a consultant in the...
  • J.B. Hunt reports record revenues and earnings in Q1/2012
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc has announced record Q1/2012 net earnings of USD 67.7 million (Q1/2011: USD 50 million). Total operating revenue for the current quarter was USD 1....

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • Cheniere gets FERC approval for Sabine Pass LNG export...
  • Aker Solutions to provide Statoil with Cat B rig services

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • 2012 cruise season begins for Port Metro Vancouver
  • Retirement bring changes to Hamburg Sud Executive Board
  • Trucking association releases 2012 trucking trends publication
  • OOCL making changes to Pacific Atlantic Express run
  • Emerson buys Johnson Controls' Marine Container and Boiler business

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • Asian urbanisation will put
    Class will need to interact at all points, says Lloyd's Register Asia's John Rowley
  • China's challenge to class societies
    Sector must think seriously about its engagement with nation
  • Ruling gives 'real teeth' to London arbitrators
    Long-running case upholds choice of English tribunal
  • Melting Baltic Sea ice sees aframax spot rates soften
    Warming European weather also keeps cross-Mediterranean voyage earnings flat
  • Euronav posts $9m first-quarter loss
    Tanker company calls for more consolidation and scrapping
  • Energy insurance demand buoyant, says Swedish Club
    Extra capacity in sharp contrast to hull market
  • Shaking up China's banks
    Change would reward the competitive, including shipping
  • US gives go-ahead to Sabine Pass LNG exports
    Decision a catalyst for other US export projects
  • UK go-ahead for fracking threatens LNG shipments
    Shale gas could fill 40 years' worth of UK demand
  • Hamburg Süd brings in new blood with boardroom reshuffle
    Annual results deliver cautious forecast
  • Caribbean states 'unprepared' for major oil spill
    Only half have contingency plans to cope with a major incident
  • Panamax bulker rates 'up by the hour'
    Baltic Exchange time charter average hits three-month high
  • Public funding needs more discipline
    National Ports Policy Statement requires ports to operate commercially
  • Shipowners uncertain about the implications of YPF renationalisation
    Knutsen and Teekay confirm period charters
  • Guardcon's verbiage clouds security issues
    Guns have no place on today's commercial vessels
  • Skaugen hits black as Iran sanctions boost tonne-mile demand
    Tehran trade ban erodes ethylene supply
  • Binge to bust
    From feast to famine, shipping needs to find a happy medium
  • Rotterdam reports first quarter dip in throughput
    Container volumes fall as weak eurozone erodes imports
  • Singapore and Shanghai tie for top container port
    First quarter sees southeast Asia hub outpace its Chinese rival
  • Transatlantic strives to return to profit
    Company says flagging out is not the only option as it seeks talks with unions
  • Consolidation is critical to survival
    No carrier can operate giant boxships alone, CMA CGM vice-president tells conference
  • Hamburg Süd takes cautious view of liner industry's prospects
    Some positive signals seen but there is also uncertainty, says Ottmar Gast
  • Teekay LNG Partners unveils Norwegian bond issue
    Daughter company intends raising $87m-$122m
  • Eurotunnel bids to run Calais and Boulogne
    Managing ports consistent with Eurotunnel's obligation to promote economic growth, says Jaques Gounon
  • HNA Group punishes Grand China Logistics executives
    Officials disciplined, demoted and docked but only two are sacked
  • Rio Tinto's Australian iron ore port capacity stretched
    Cyclones create widening gap between production volumes and shipments
  • Aegean Baltic provides new loans with strings attached
    Clients asked to maintain dollar deposits with lender
  • States step in
    Sovereign cover must be transparent and fairly priced
  • Drewry and CargoSmart launch quarterly KPI report
    Inland transport, dwell times and commercial performance to be reviewed
  • Game on
    Maersk had no choice but to chase market share

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • Scandlines hit by newbuilding delays
    DELAYS in the construction of two ferry newbuildings at Germany's P+S Werften have forced Baltic Sea ferry operator Scandlines to rejig its peak season schedule
  • Hamburg Süd sees flat rates
    GERMAN container line Hamburg Süd is bracing itself for another difficult year with moderate volume growth and flat freight rates in its core trades
  • Lauritzen plans 500-berth unit
    Lauritzen Offshore is seeking a joint venture partner to place an order for a 500 berth accommodation unit, says Ib Hansen, head of Lauritzen Offshore
  • CSSC yard reports modest profits
    ONE of the two listed subsidiaries of China's state-owned shipbuilding conglomerate China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) today announced modest profits for 2011
  • Low speed market regains balance
    THE low speed marine diesel engine market has staged a substantial rebalancing act in recent months, says Ole Grone, senior vice president for sales at MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen
  • MPP vessel in sanctions row
    A GERMAN multipurpose vessel has been pulled from a voyage to Syria by its owner/manager in the Eastern Mediterranean due to fears over a sanction breach
  • Teekay drops down 13 tankers
    TEEKAY Corp will sell seven crude tankers and six product carriers to subsidiary Teekay Tankers in a transformative deal for both NYSE-listed companies

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • CSX Posts Record Earnings
    CSX boosted first quarter revenue 6 percent year-over-year to nearly $3 billion despite volume rising only 1 percent, exemplifying the...
  • FMC Seeks Public Comments on NVO Service Agreement Changes
    The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comment on possible changes to NVOCC service arrangements, which allow non-vessel-operating common carriers...
  • Virginia Container Volume Up 4.4 Percent
    The Port of Virginia handled 166,719 twenty-foot-equivalent units of containers in March, an increase of 4.4 percent from a year...
  • Retailers Press USTR on Footwear Tariffs
    The Retail Industry Leaders Association urged U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to utilize the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations as a vehicle...
  • Indexed Freight Contracts on the Rise
    In the current volatile freight rate environment on the major east-west trade lanes, shippers and carriers are slowly beginning to...
  • Containerized Exports Jumped 9.6 Percent in February
    U.S. containerized exports in February rose 9.6 percent from a year earlier, driven by strong gains in paper and paperboard,...
  • Rotterdam Box Traffic Slips 4 Percent
    Rotterdam's container traffic declined 4 percent in the first quarter of 2012 from a year earlier to 2.8 million 20-foot...
  • Hamburg Sud Revenue Climbed 7 Percent in 2011
    Hamburg Sud's revenue grew 7 percent in 2011 from a year ago to $6.64 billion, driven mainly by a 9...
  • Drewry, CargoSmart to Launch New Container Metrics
    Drewry Research and CargoSmart are joining forces to publish a wider range of key performance indicators aimed at helping importers...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Raise East Asia Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a new round of general rate increases on its East Asia services, starting May 15. The...
  • CEVA Adds Intra-Asia LTL Services
    Netherlands-based logistics provider CEVA is extending its Asian cross-border road freight services to include less-than-truckload services. The new...
  • US Demand to Drive China Exports, Economist Forecasts
    China's export sector has not turned recessionary and will recover later this year on the back of strong U.S. demand,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • Intermodal South America breaks one-day record
    A record one-day attendance at the Sao Paulo, Brazil-hosted Intermodal South America fair and exhibition last week was also the scene of some lively debates and ...
  • Sidler: forwarders' share to rise
  • Global Liner Shipping Conference: bunker costs and rate volatility main challenges
    Soaring bunker costs, increasing rate volatility and new environmental regulations are the main challenges for the container shipping industry - and crucial in ...
  • MISC completes liner exit
    Malaysian shipowner, MISC Bhd. has advanced its departure from liner trades by two months with the imminent termination of its last intra-Asia services, thus completing a ...
  • Alliance forces Evergreen's hand towards ULCS behemoths
    Despite Evergreen founder and chairman, Chang Yung-fa's oft-remarked reservations about the utility of mega containerships, the Taiwan carrier has made an about ...
  • Bareli: no news?
  • Schedule reliability continues to improve
    Global ocean carrier schedule reliability improved from 78% in February to 79% in March based on containers arriving within a day of schedule, according to SeaIntel ...
  • TT Club income depressed by 'catastrophic' incidents
    The TT Club, a mutual insurer of transport equipment and logistics risk, has posted a substantial drop in profits for its 2011 fiscal year after what Charles Fenton, ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • NAT admits sagging values
    Herbjorn Hansson-led listing tells US regulators 19 of its 20 ships aren't currently worth their carrying price.
  • Euronav tanks on earnings
    Belgian owner let down by tankers again, with TI-based VLCCs earning $24,000 per day in first quarter.
  • Boskalis bags Ichthys deal
    Dutch dredger scores $260m contract for work on giant Aussie LNG project.
  • Debut cruise cut short
    Newly refurbished Saga vessel hit by engine trouble in Spain during maiden voyage.
  • NSCSA confirms bulk order
    Saudi tanker owner branches out with order for five bulk carriers.
  • Solstad enters Bibby charter
    Oslo-listed company signs bareboat deal with Bibby Offshore with option to buy.
  • Action over Ozge clash
    Wife of missing trawler skipper files complaint in French court following alleged collision of boat with Turkish tanker.
  • Skaugen inches back to black
    Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner returns to positive territory despite Middle East uncertainty.
  • CSC Phoenix heads for loss
    Chinese owner says it was hurt by rising fuel price and low bulker rates in the first quarter.
  • Time to buy Yangzijiang
    Analyst says investors should get a slice of Chinese yard before its share price rebounds.
  • Cosco eyeing state help?
    Hong Kong-listed group denies decision has been made on whether to apply to Chinese finance ministry for $1.6bn cash injection.
  • STX into Canada
    Korean yard group to offer technical help to Seaspan Vancouver as it prepares for massive state orders.
  • Chinese eye 3 Maj
    Croatian government in talks with Jiangsu investment fund over disposal of loss-making yard.
  • TGP turns to Oslo for funds
    New York-listed company swells the ranks tapping Norwegian bond market.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • CargoWise pushes into Canada
  • FedEx negotiates for French express carrier
  • Hamburg Süd calls 2011 'challenging year'
  • Infor, Oak Barrel partner on supply chain
  • U.S.-Colombia FTA takes effect May 15
  • Drewry, CargoSmart partner on carrier KPIs
  • Evergreen in for 'gigantic' ships
  • Hijacked crewmen of Maersk Alabama file lawsuit
  • Cathay expands India freighter network
  • Singapore Air manages Scoot's cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 17, 2012
  • Prices continue to fall across the board
    Average demand and healthy avails in Hamburg.
  • Obama in bid to crack down on oil market manipulation
    Report suggests speculators trading in crude oil inflate oil prices by as much as 40%.
  • Prices mixed in Middle East
    Good bunker demand reported in Suez.
  • O.W. Bunker launches Marine Lubricants Division
    New division will be headquartered in Piraeus with further offices to open globally over the coming months.
  • Repsol share price hit by YPF takeover
    Spain threatens economic retaliation against Argentina.
  • Commodity trader seeking $470 million credit facility
    Major Swiss-based fuel oil trader said to have hired banks to help arrange a $470 million revolving credit facility.
  • Evergreen to charter fuel efficient 'mega-ships'
    Lower operating costs will 'significantly enhance Evergreen's competitiveness'.
  • Asia bunker price drop prompts buying
    Strong demand as prices soften.
  • Saudi tanker firm posts 168% increase in Q1 profit
    Implements slow steaming and route adjustments to curb the 23% increase in bunker costs, says CEO of NSCSA.
  • Chinese bunker supplier's profit declines 47% in 2011
    Andatee reports lower-than-expected profit on 'significant' decrease in demand in Q4.
  • Environmental regulations spurring research, innovation
    Design envelope 'pushed in every direction' amid greater demand for ship efficiency, says BIMCO's Watchkeeper.
  • Tanker market 'yet' to make upward turn
    High freight rates could provide incentive to activate additional tonnage by raising sailing speeds.
  • LNG starts to challenge traditional bunker fuel in China
    Local shipping group set to modify ships to use a hybrid of LNG and gasoil.

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