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BRIEFS
May 18, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Imports, exports up 14pc as LA's April box volume hits all time high
  • Seaspan quarterly profit rises 1.4pc net to US$51 million, revenue up 25pc
  • Evergreen Line joins Hanjin and UASC to launch new West Africa service
  • Agility quarterly net profit slips 7.8pc despite 1pc increase in revenue
  • CSCL launches 4,738-TEU Xin Qin Zhou from Qinzhou Bonded Port Area
  • Chongqing port's four-month container throughput up 23pc to 241,000 TEU
  • ICTSI Croatia signs deal with Shanghai's ZPMC for cranes and RTGs
  • Nils Smedegaard Andersen back as CEO at AP Moller Maersk after heart surgery
  • Kuehne + Nagel Japan granted medical device manufacturing licence
  • Bunker association to teach bunkering to cargo officers in Singapore
  • GAC Bunker Fuels opens web-based pricing platform with analytical tools
  • DB Schenker Logistics JV with Khimji Ramdas starts operations in Oman
  • Cathay Pacific and Dragonair April cargo drops 11pc to 124.531 tonnes
  • 8 Chinese, 2 Indian airlines defy EU carbon tax, 1,200 carriers comply
  • Cargo operations at Chennai airport resume as strike abandoned

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • Enman & Associates now represents US Fab
  • ABS to class latest Ensco drillship newbuild
  • Sembawang Shipyard gets FSO upgrade and LNG ship life extension...
  • Topaz Marine launches two Incat Crowther wind farm service...
  • Marcon brokers sale of Crowley tug

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • Port of Kalama celebrates vessel maiden voyage call
  • TSA sets December deadline for passenger plane cargo screening
  • Crowley works of charity honored during SUNY Maritime College event
  • Evergreen joining other carriers in new West Africa service
  • NYK takes delivery of new slurry vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • Clinton seeks Arctic role for the US
    Secretary of State's talk of climate change belies quest for energy security
  • Maersk's offshore business stays buoyant as other divisions sink
    Danish group to invest more in oil as barrel price remains high
  • Mid-range tonnage offers versatility
    LNG carrier owners must order carefully to target future import growth
  • Sound and fury but no clear result
    German shipowners' lobbying fails to push through armed guard regulation
  • A case with many twists and turns
    Eighteen months on, trial of 10 suspected pirates continues in Hamburg
  • d'Amico orders six handymaxes from Yangfan
    Bank lending to fund $134m deal
  • Indonesian miners call for coal export quota
    Government still mulling export tax
  • Gerry Wang forecast four more years of pain
    Seaspan chief sees future supply and demand balance
  • IMO plans international standards and guidelines for armed guards
    PMSCs must not become institutionalised, says Sekimizu
  • Petrochemical buyers switch to LPG as naphtha price soars
    Shipping demand reflects cargoes' diverging fortunes
  • BP orders four PSVs for North Sea
    Region's fortunes revived by tax breaks
  • Pacific supramax rates fall as nickel trade stalls
    Ships may ballast towards more lucrative Atlantic
  • Port Hedland expansion under threat
    BHP Billiton reconsidering $80bn investment programme
  • Antwerp port to operate Netherlands rail terminal
    Hub at Geleen expected to begin operations within year
  • Novoship case against ex-UK manager to continue despite move to strike
    Sovcomflot-owned firm is seeking $160m in damages
  • DP World rejects S&P corporate credit ratings
    Assessment criteria were not 'appropriate', claims Dubai ports giant
  • Japanese owners condemn Panama Canal toll hike
    Japanese Shipowners' Association 'deeply disappointed' at last-minute proposal
  • Tankers to benefit as Russia ramps up oil exports to Asia
    Second pipeline proposed to pump oil to Kozmino for onward shipment
  • Australian fund exits Port of Portland investment
    Palisades Ports picks up 50% stake for $66m
  • Hamburg steals a march on north range rivals
    Port gains share in regional box traffic
  • Do public shipping companies have any real equity left?
    To recover, the industry needs smaller, more efficient players to emerge
  • Port volumes rise in Los Angeles, fall in Long Beach
    LA enjoyed best April on record, while Long Beach throughput declined 13%
  • Olive branch
    Vale is getting better at the game of winning hearts and minds
  • Japanese bank freezes transactions with Iran
    Move backs US court ruling on 1983 Beirut bombing not latest sanctions drive
  • Wasting the wealth of nations
    Indonesian export tax on minerals and coal will only hurt the country in the long run
  • Using less fuel delivers triple benefit
    Initiatives to cut emissions need targets to determine failure or success
  • Vale in talks over access to China
    Brazilian mining giant confirms meetings are taking place and says there is 'no antagonistic position' with China owners
  • MPC Capital posts first-quarter loss
    Affiliates' losses erode profitable operating business
  • German shipbuilders renew call for political support
    Yards struggle as flow of orders disappoints

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • BLT garnishments ordered
    A Connecticut judge has approved $55M in attachments targeting the assets of Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker, Fairplay has confirmed
  • Liner punctuality climbs
    BOX CARRIERS improved their punctuality to 72.3% in 1Q12 from 69.4% in 4Q11, a new survey said
  • Guilty on the waterfront
    FORMER docker Edward Aulisi has pleaded guilty to extorting Christmas 'tribute' payments from fellow longshoremen in New Jersey
  • Talks reported in SCF suit
    TALKS are taking place today between the parties involved in Sovcomflot's lawsuit against former chartering partner Yury Nikitin, Sovcomflot's UK spokesman told Fairplay today
  • Shares in two STX units might be sold
    STX CORP, the parent conglomerate behind several South Korean shipping companies, said today it might sell shares of its affiliates STX HI and STX Energy
  • Seaspan tops forecast
    NYSE-listed Seaspan Corp has posted better results than expected and firmed Chinese financing for its previously announced three newbuildings
  • Rail work enables Chinese coal record
    MONTH-long maintenance on China's coal-dedicated Datong-Qinhuangdao (Daqin) Railway has enabled a new monthly transport record
  • Iran's product tankers feel 90% bite
    PRODUCT tanker cargoes being exported from Iran have reportedly declined by nearly 90% in the past two weeks
  • Essar returns to profits
    ESSAR Shipping said it had net profits of 549.8M rupees ($11M) during its January-March quarter, reversing 6.7M in losses in that 2011 period
  • STX Pan Ocean blames charter fleet
    EXCESSIVE speculation on chartered-in ships resulted in STX Pan Ocean's record losses of $103.9M for 1Q12, said the company, whose shares took a beating
  • MISC to sell Aframaxes
    MALAYSIAN energy shipper MISC plans to shrink its Aframax fleet and invest in bigger tankers to boost its profitability this year, analysts said
  • A tale of two ports
    BIGGER box lines and steadier business accounted for at least part of the sharp disparity in port volume between Los Angeles and Long Beach in April
  • Iron-sand slurry contract to NZ starts
    NYK LINE said today it is beginning a 15-year contract with New Zealand Steel Mining with the delivery of what it calls the world's first ship dedicated to transporting iron-sand slurry
  • Location location location for Capesizes
    CAPESIZE bulker owners can get good rates this week if their ships are in the right place at the right time, as the Atlantic market tightens, brokers said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • Intermodal Volume Rises 3 Percent on Major US Rails
    U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending May 12 rose 3 percent year-over-year and was nearly flat from the...
  • TSA to Begin 100 Percent Global Cargo Screening December
    The Transportation Security Administration will begin screening all cargo arriving from international passenger flights in early December, a year after...
  • Activist Investor Wrestles Control of CP From Management
    William Ackman, an activist investor, won a resounding victory on Thursday in wrestling control of Canadian Pacific Railroad, as the...
  • Container Shipping Profits to Bounce Back in Second Half, Analyst Says
    Many container ship operators will report losses in the first half of 2012 before bouncing back later in the year,...
  • Georgian Railway Seeks $250 Million From London IPO
    Georgian Railway plans to raise around $250 million from an initial public offering of 25 percent of its shares in...
  • HHLA Downgrades 2012 Revenue, Profit Forecast
    HHLA has downgraded its revenue and earnings guidance for 2012 after the port of Hamburg's biggest stevedore posted a 22.6...
  • Hamburg Box Traffic Grew 5.2 Percent in First Quarter
    The port of Hamburg's container volume grew 5.2 percent in the first quarter, boosting its Northern Europe market share at...
  • Japanese Economy Posts Relatively Strong Growth
    The Japanese economy grew 1.0 percent in the January-March quarter from the preceding quarter, or at an annualized pace of...
  • Maersk Adds Peak-Season Surcharges on India-US Trade
    Maersk Line will apply a peak-season surcharge on shipments from India to the U.S. and Canada, starting June 15. ...
  • Regulator: Zero-Emission Technologies Will Be Needed to Meet EPA Goals
    The strategic plan for reducing pollution from drayage trucks in Los Angeles-Long Beach will involve the use of proven low-emission...
  • Wireless 'Spectrum Crunch' Looms, Xata's Schenk Warns
    Worried about driver and capacity shortages? Don't forget the "spectrum crunch." Within 18 months, the U.S. is likely to...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • K+N opens new LCL gateway in Shanghai
    Kuehne + Nagel has opened a less-than-container load (LCL) gateway in Shanghai which significantly improves direct connections to Eastern Europe. Much ...
  • LA/LB combined imports on the rise for April
    The combined loaded imports into the US West Coast (USWC) ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) for the month of April were up by 2.6% year-on-year to 597,518TEU ...
  • Idle box fleet falls ahead of peak season
    According to the latest survey data produced by Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the number of inactive boxships had fallen to 251 for the equivalent of 410,000 ...
  • Antwerp Port Authority takes stake in Netherlands rail terminal
    Antwerp's Port Authority has joined an investment consortium to build a new rail terminal at the Chemelot site in Geleen (Netherlands). Its two other shareholders ...
  • Tideworks concludes TOS with Vale NC
    Seattle-based Tideworks Technology, which is a leading provider of software solutions for managing and planning marine terminal activities, has signed a new contract ...
  • New rail service between Rotterdam and Poland
    Rotterdam-based ERS Railways has launched a new intermodal rail service between Rotterdam RSC and Poznan CLIP Terminal in Poland, next to the important E20 rail ...
  • Kerry Logistics invests in its ISO tank services
    Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics is expanding and improving its ISO tank container services by opening a new depot in India and a factory in China for supplying ...
  • Ocean carriers could do better
    Drewry Maritime Research's new quarterly report entitled Carrier Performance Insight reveals that ocean carriers still have much to do to offer a good service to ...
  • ASL withdraws anti-trust immunity exemption petition
    South Africa's Association of Shipping Lines (ASL), which is now incorporated into the South African Association of Ship Operators and Agents(SAASOA) has withdrawn ...
  • Hamburg on a high
    Hamburg appears to have captured market share from its Benelux rivals in Q1 12. The German port's container traffic increased by 5.2% compared to the same period ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • D'Amico joins 'eco' order race
    Cesare d'Amico says design is a game-changer as banks flock to finance $267m worth of dry newbuilds inked at Chinese yard.
  • Kentucky kicker
    Dry researcher raises concerns about declining US coal production as NewLead Holdings gets cooking in the 'Bluegrass' state.
  • Derivatives dent TGP
    Financial losses push down first quarter profit at LNG arm of Teekay empire.
  • GasLog falls after IPO
    Peter Livanos-led company sees first quarter dip and expects earnings to stay flat until newbuild arrives in January.
  • TOO takes flight
    Teekay Offshore ready to ride the acquisition train while dishing out dividends following quarterly gain as liquidity tops $436m.
  • Master snored as ship grounded
    UK report reveals tale of drunkenness, violence and tears as Karin Schepers travelled for two hours with no one awake on bridge.
  • Teekay back in black
    Better rates and lower costs boost US-listed tanker and LNG carrier giant's bottom line.
  • BP confirms PSV quartet
    Oil giant admits to building four platform supply vessels at Hyundai Mipo for North Sea operations.
  • Nikitin must stand trial again
    UK judge rejects bid to boot out Novoship's allegations of bribery against Russian businessman.
  • Officer just following orders
    Mercator Lines bulker crewman tells US court captain ordered him to dump plastic pipes overboard as Gaurav Prem trial begins.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • Jade opens Dubai office
  • Agentrics NeoGrid starts supply chain portal
  • 3 lines start new West Africa service
    Evergreen, Hanjin and United Arab Shipping Co. will launch a new West Africa service at the end of May. The service will provide a transhipment link to the Far East and Europe via Algeciras.
  • IAG Cargo targets small freight
    IAG, a business unit formed after the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has begun testing a freight collection service in New York and Chicago supporting shipments of up to 200 kilos.
  • PostNord gets approval for logistics takeover
    The postal operator has been given approval by the Swedish Competition Authority to proceed with the acquisition of state-owned Green Cargo Logistics, which will include property and buildings.
  • Long Beach expects boost from new services
    The southern California port said Wednesday its terminals handled 461,911 TEUs in April, 13 percent fewer than the 531,090 TEUs in April 2011. But three new liner services promise boost in volume.
  • Green, 5 directors resign from CP
  • Exporters get jail for computer exports to Iran
  • FMCSA parks Alabama trucker
  • LeanLogistics starts TMS on-demand for NetSuite
  • Container volume up in Charleston
  • Long Beach approves Desmond Bridge contractor
  • Amerijet freighters reach southern Brazil
  • Global Container Terminals picks new CFO
  • U.S. grant to help Pakistan train operation

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2012
  • US crude oil inventories still at 22-year high
    Traders nevertheless expecting crude oil prices to bounce back after being 'tremendously oversold'.
  • Vessels collide during refueling exercise in California
    'No one was injured, there was no fuel spilled and the ships' fuel tanks and systems were not compromised.'
  • IFO prices soften in Fujairah
    Middle East markets show little movement.
  • Gothenburg oil harbour renamed to reflect renewable fuel trend
    'Now that both liquefied natural gas and biogas will be handled at the port in the near future, the change of name is entirely in keeping with the times.'
  • Mediterranean prices lack direction
    North Europoean markets closed for public holiday
  • Japanese bunker volumes up month-on-month
    Sales stronger than anticipated.
  • Fuel oil cargoes face rail restrictions
    Russian refinery says 'heavy oil shipments' have dropped by 50%.
  • New oil storage project for Fujairah
    Sinopec and Concord Energy to build 1.125 million cubic metres of new capacity.
  • Maersk says fuel costs are 'a huge headache'
    But container line says it has no plans to hedge its bunker purchases.
  • Fuel oil stocks at four-week low
    Singapore players say a fall in fixed-price levels stimulated demand.
  • Chinese bunker supplier delays release of Q1 results
    Requires additional time to present all necessary disclosures and finalise the report and financial statements, says Andatee.
  • Price of IFOs mixed at major ports
    Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • High bunker prices absorb firm spot rates in Q1
    Recent strength in the suezmax tanker market 'a mere aberration' rather than a fundamental upward shift, says Drewry.
  • Singapore-listed group narrowly in profit
    Increase in bunkering activities not enough to offset lower shipbuilding revenue.
  • 'Increasing signs' of rate undercutting
    Failure to impose peak season surcharges could have 'significant negative ramifications'.
  • Vessels to use 'energy efficient' diesel electric propulsion system
    Wärtsila-designed vessels will feature optimal fuel consumption and flexibility in pipe laying operations.
  • Trading firms lease fuel oil storage space in Singapore
    Trafigura and Mercuria take over space left vacant by Westport, reports say.
  • Aegean Q1 profit rises 50%
    Focus on transacting with 'creditworthy counterparties' helps to improve margin although volumes sold fall.

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