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July 18, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Two dead as MSC Flaminia aflame and adrift after mid-Atlantic explosion
  • HK box volume down 6.8pc in June to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore rises 9.2pc
  • Los Angeles June box volumes up 8.75pc to 696,847 TEU, 6pc in first half
  • Kuehne + Nagel first half net profit declines 11.1pc to US$285.5 million
  • China exports increase on US demand, but import growth continues to slow
  • Nanjing starts building CNY50 billion shipping business centre
  • Chief engineer suffers head injuries in mutiny on Viet ship off Kolkata
  • Fujian's half-year box volume up 10pc to 4.87 million TEU
  • Mawei port's ECFA commodities trade grows 96pc from January to May
  • DHL Supply Chain boasts 'world's tallest warehouse' at its HK mega hub
  • Indian major ports' first quarter freight volume dips more than 5pc
  • M+R strengthens Asian network with new office in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
  • Panalpina boosts intra-Asia, adds 3 LCL services from Japan to Singapore
  • Nova Scotia port poses challenge to Panama Canal by using Suez route
  • Hactl has first growth since Feb 2011, handles 1.3 million tonnes in 2012
  • Dragonair backs recommendations of HK Civil Aviation on aircraft incident
  • Shanghai Pudong aims to overtake HK and Memphis as top air cargo hub
  • Atlas Air wins US$2.9 billion Pentagon cargo contract

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • Asia-Europe freight rates fall 4.4 pc last week
  • Bahri sees exponential jump in Q2 & H1 net profit
  • BCHAA welcomes new Customs/Central Excise/Service Tax officers
  • CaroTrans, Craft strengthen US-East Coast South America LCL & FCL service network
  • CKYH alliance to lay up Asia-Europe trade vessels
  • CMA CGM announces launch of New Africa Express (AFEX) service from South China to Africa West Coast
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike Asia-Europe PSS & GRI ratesfrom August
  • MSC expanding Freeport-Centram feeder service to US East Coast
  • No need to review foodgrain export policy: Pawar
  • Port of Zeebrugge receives halal certificate
  • US peak season to be better than last year: Port Tracker survey
  • Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 27.38 pc in Q1 2012
  • India may not meet infra investment target : Montek
  • INR trims early gains, still higher

Marine Logweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • American Samoa may seek JV partner for Satala shipyard
  • Sea Star invests in improvements for Puerto Rico trade
  • Albanian Coast Guard takes delivery of first locally buit Damen...
  • Palmer releases more details of Titanic II plans
  • Rolls-Royce design and equipment for wave-piercing PSV
  • Coast Guard picks SAFE Boats to provide OTH-IV boats

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • Report finds foreign-trade zones see strong numbers during 2010
  • Parsons Brinkerhoff taps King as strategic consulting group member
  • Crowley Maritime promotes Golonka to vice president of ship management
  • Keith P. McTigue takes command of Coast Guard Port Angeles station
  • NOAA releases grant funds to aid in tsunami debris cleanup

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • LA and Long Beach handle more boxes in June
    Two US ports report higher import and export volumes
  • Euronav losses surge fourfold
    Belgian tanker outfit makes case for sector consolidation as well as scrapping older tonnage and cancelling orders
  • ICS calls for extension of tramp pool guidelines
    Consortia 'provide stability to markets', says chamber
  • Stranded Moroccan seafarers are finally heading home
    But doubt persists about the future of Morocco's oldest ferry operator
  • Union activists arrested after helping stranded seafarers
    Plight of Comarit-Comanav raises sensitive issues
  • Exodus survives without Comarit
    As north African expats head home, a drop in numbers means there is sufficient capacity without companies' ferries
  • Cases focus on delayed discharging operations
    Two recent judgments deal with a freezing injunction and with the concept of laytime under an American Welsh Coal charter party
  • Maersk skips Asia-Europe sailings as peak season disappoints
    Lines press ahead with rate increases and tell shippers to prepare for more
  • Beazley offers first combined war risk and piracy product in Lloyd's
    Cover has limit of up to $75m
  • Bid to avert industrial action in US ports
    Retailers call for further negotiation with dockworkers to avoid strikes hitting economy
  • Chinese economic slowdown hits shipping
    As GDP growth in China decelerates, export patterns have started to shift
  • Norwegian oil strike would take out up to 18 aframax loadings a month
    Unions might still disrupt work at terminals
  • Chinese tanker owners fight for sovereign cover on Iran oil shipments
    EXCLUSIVE INFOGRAPHIC. Cosco calls for action amid mounting financial losses
  • Just what shipowners need: oil price manipulation
    Record high prices for bunker fuel may have an illegal cause
  • Boxship reliability stabilises at 81%
    Latest report also shows on-time door-to-door delivery of containers is continuing to improve
  • Box lines wait for answers about MSC Flaminia blast
    Three hurt in mid-Atlantic accident in hospital as Hanjin Ottawa arrives to aid salvage operation
  • DHT begins hike back toward NYSE listing compliance
    Reverse stock split finally takes effect
  • Valemax fleet growth back on track as STX bulker returns to service
    Vale Beijing has finished repairs in South Korea and is en route to Brazil for loading
  • Hamburg seeks LNG fuel terminal
    Port authority says fuel would be useful for feeder services trading on Baltic Sea
  • Sovereign guarantees sidestep sanctions, but at what cost?
    The reliance of Japan, China and India on Iranian crude has presented all three countries with some difficult decisions
  • China should support Iranian sanctions
    Global security, not lost business opportunities, should count for China
  • Alaska in court bid to stay out of North American ECA
    Dire consequences feared for all maritime treaties signed by the US, but experts sceptical of Alaska chances
  • Shipowners fear record bunker prices are result of manipulation
    Concern sparked by report that traders are likely to have tried to distort the oil market
  • CIMC issues first-half profit warning
    China's top container supplier sees profit down at least 55% in January-June
  • China State Shipbuilding to raise yet more funds via bond sale
    State giant issues $940m of seven-year notes, but is still to launch a further bond programme within a month
  • Australian ports come under attack
    Productivity and profitability called into question in two separate reports
  • Melbourne posts a record 2.6m teu
    Results for 2011-2012 financial year show total trade up 9.1%, with container exports up 9.8% and box imports up 7.1%

Fairplayweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • China could follow Japan on Iran insurance
    COSCO's boss Wei Jiafu has pointedly said Beijing could follow Japan in providing sovereign insurance for ships carrying Iranian oil, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Smelting China's iron ore import figures
    IRON ORE imports to China fell more quickly than expected in June, dropping 8.7% to 58.3M tonnes, a research group said today
  • OPEC output pause seen hurting VLCCs
    STRUGGLES in the VLCC sector would be compounded if OPEC heeds the IEA's call to trim output, an analyst has warned
  • Seanergy pulls offering plan
    SEANERGY has announced the withdrawal of Restis family plans to divest part of its stake in the company, and also confirmed the sale of an ageing Capesize for scrap
  • RCL plans feeder service
    RCL SAID today it plans its biggest feeder service on the Singapore/Laem Chabang/Singapore corridor
  • Idle box ship fleet seen expanding again
    LAID-UP and charter-free box ship tonnage is swelling again amid expectations of a lacklustre peak season, a data analysis group has reported
  • Navig8 starts LR1 pool
    TANKER pool Navig8 today confirmed to Fairplay that it has started an LR1 pool, in addition to its existing VLCC, Aframax, MR and chemical tanker pools
  • VLGCs need spot cargo spurt
    LNG RATES for VLGCs have hit a new 2012 high of $73.063 per tonne, but brokers cautioned today rates will drop if exporters fail to make more spot cargoes available
  • Russian terminal sale deal to Glencore reported
    GLENCORE is reportedly buying a new grain export terminal at Taman on the Russian Black Sea coast
  • Far East seen doubling box export lead
    FAR EAST exporters are expected to double their lead over European shippers in the West African box trades by the end of next year, according to a new study
  • LR2 rates reach 2012 high
    RATES to ship clean oil products on LR2 tankers on Gulf/Far East routes have reached a 2012 high of Worldscale 104
  • CSSC Jiangnan HI warns of 80% profits fall
    CHINA'S shipbuilder CSSC Jiangnan HI today warned its profits are in freefall
  • China Merchants Energy's profits drop 58.5%
    CHINA Merchants Energy Shipping today said its first-half net profits dropped 58.5% to 83M yuan ($13M) on the same period of 2011
  • 2,500teu active ship sold at all-time low
    A NEW low has been reached in secondhand prices for 2,500teu box ships, in an apparent fire sale by a German owner
  • Colombia/Asia coal rises 363%
    COLOMBIA'S steam coal exports to Asia reached 3.76M tonnes in the first half this year, up 363% or 2.94M tonnes from 810,000 tonnes shipped during 1H2011, IHS McCloskey said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • CSX Profit Up 1.2 Percent on Volume Drop, Flat Revenue
    CSX profit in the second quarter rose 1.2 percent year-over-year to $512 million, as improved operations helped offset a slight...
  • Kimberly-Clark's Sather Discusses Tightening Truckload Capacity (Video)
    Truckload capacity is getting tighter, says Kimberly-Clark's Rick Sather, and that poses challenges for the shipper as it tries to...
  • Report: USPS Could Save $100 Million Annually by Going Intermodal
    The ailing U.S. Postal Service could save roughly $100 million annually by shifting more mail shipments from the highways to...
  • Virginia Container Volume Rises for Fifth Month
    The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia rose by a strong 11.2 percent in June from the...
  • Survey Points to Higher Back-to-School Spending
    A survey by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs indicates consumers will spend more on back-to-school shopping...
  • Pirate Attacks Dropped in First Half of 2012
    The number of pirate attacks dropped by a third in the first half of 2012, led by a decline in...
  • Shipowners Urge Caution on Emissions Fees
    The International Chamber of Shipping said the maritime industry shouldn't have to pay more than its share of the cost...
  • Shipowners Press EU to Keep Vessel-Sharing Consortia
    The International Chamber of Shipping said it doesn't object to the expiration of guidelines for ship lines after Europe's abolition...
  • OOIDA Targets Driver Screening, Appeals Process
    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is suing the federal government over a pre-employment screening program it claims hurts a trucker's...
  • Intermodal, Auto Traffic Drive Up KCS Profit
    Double-digit increases in intermodal and automotive shipments helped drive Kansas City Southern profit up 83 percent year-over-year to $120 million...
  • India's Exports Down 5.4 Percent in June
    India's exports in June fell 5.4 percent year-over-year, shrinking for the second straight month as the global economic slowdown hurt...
  • PSA Invests in Automated Port Vehicles
    Global port giant PSA and the Port Authority of Singapore have allocated some $15.8 million to develop a new generation...
  • Retailers Urge ILA, USMX to Keep Ports Open
    The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and its management counterpart to pledge to continue contract negotiations and...
  • Brazil Customs Slowdowns Intensify
    Brazilian customs officers stepped up their slowdowns this week, delaying commerce at Santos and other ports, as labor negotiations continued....
  • INTTRA, SeaIntel Unveil New Container Delivery Metrics
    Container lines and the cargo owners that ship products on their vessels are getting new tools to measure both performance...
  • DHL Eyes High-Tech Growth in Hong Kong
    Hong Kong's competitive position in high-tech logistics markets will get a major boost when new infrastructure linked to factories in...
  • Greek Shipowner Share of Container Fleet Grows
    Greek shipowners are gaining a larger share of the global container ship fleet, challenging German KG partnerships as the primary...
  • Container Traffic Rises at Long Beach
    June was the busiest month of the year so far at the Port of Long Beach, with the 555,359 20-foot...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Raise India-US Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd will raise its rates on services from the Indian subcontinent to the U.S., starting Aug. 15. Rates on...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • Shipowners not fussed over EU Antitrust guidelines
    Ocean carrier members of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) say they are not particularly concerned over the need for antitrust guidelines after 2013. ...
  • Ship attacks off West Africa increase
    While the latest figures published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre showed a sharp drop ...
  • 'Soft' Asia - USWC peak season predicted
  • New feeder service to Liverpool
    BG Freight Line plans to introduce a weekly feeder service between Rotterdam, Belfast and Liverpool on July 21, 2012. Departures from Rotterdam will be every Monday, ...
  • Deadline extended for Virginia port bids
    APM Terminals could be up against other contenders in its bid for a long term concession for the operation of the US East (USEC) port of Virginia after the state's ...
  • Shipowners note protest over IMF green tax assessment
    Shipowner members of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are unhappy with a recent statement from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) managing director ...
  • Evergreen to route more ships to Mombasa
    Taiwan's largest liner shipping company is to increase its sailings to/from the port of Mombasa and expand its presence in the country according to its president ...
  • MSC Flaminia: Smit tugs to assess damage
  • China: economic hardship may continue for some time
    That was the message from China's Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao at the weekend in a statement in which he described the nation's challenges as 'serious and complex'.To ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • Euronav endorses consolidation
  • Boxship raided off W Africa
    Container vessel's crew taken hostage in robbery off Conakry, Guinea.
  • Sister helps MSC Flaminia
    A second NSB boxship and a firefighting tug have now reached the burning MSC Flaminia.
  • Seanergy confirms cape sale
    Restis-controlled Seanergy Maritime Holdings has sold a capesize bulker for scrap for less than previously reported.
  • Palmer bars OAPs
    Australian tycoon Clive Palmer has unveiled plans for his new Titanic replica cruiseship - but will bar pensioners from its casino.
  • Iino offloads Duke
    Japanese owner Iino Kaiun Kaisha has found an Indonesian buyer for its oldest chemical carrier.
  • PGS looking stronger
    Norwegian shipowner Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) is forecasting an improved second quarter profit as revenue rises.
  • Hantong hauls in duo
    China's Hantong Shipyard has been linked to a new panamax order from Korea's HI Investments.
  • Pipavav pockets cash
    Gujarat Pipavav Port has completed a private placement that paves the way for it to expand the facility.
  • NCSP forges ahead
    Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) has boosted first-half volumes under new ownership.
  • Bulker seized in pay row
    An Albanian bulker has been arrested in China as the cargo owner seeks to unload its iron ore.
  • DHT completes split
    Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-led tanker owner finalises its delayed 12 for 1 reverse stock split.
  • DHT completes split
    DHT Holdings has completed its 12-for-1 reverse split of its common stock
  • Containership aground
    A German feedership has run aground off Belize, but did not hit a nearby reef as initially feared.
  • ENVC sale soon
    Portugal's government wants rid of troubled shipbuilder by September.
  • Sumitomo not worried
    Sumitomo Heavy Industries is still in the hunt for new orders.
  • Los Angeles gets busier
    The Port of Los Angeles has posted a modest rise in its box throughput for the first half of 2012.
  • Friendly Fire
    An Indian fisherman was killed and three others injured after the fishing launch they were working on board strayed too close to the US navy replenishment vessel USNS Rappahannock (built 1995). The incident took place on Monday close to the port of Jebel Ali.
  • Golar fully exercised
    Golar LNG Partners raised $195.7 million in a fully subscribed public offering that closed yesterday.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • CaroTrans, Craft expand South America partnership
  • Sterling expands into Chinese aviation market
  • CII names Bermingham VP sales, operations
  • Crowley promotes Golonka VP ship management
  • MavenWire announces rapid cloud TMS
  • New report compares liner, container delivery reliability
  • Alaska seeks to block low-sulfur fuel reg
    In a lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, the state seeks an injunction keeping the EPA and Coast Guard from their plans to begin enforcing the North American Emissions Control Area (ECA) on Aug. 1.
  • Ambassador Bridge reopens after bomb scare
    Authorities have reopened the Ambassador Bridge after the busiest international commercial truck crossing in North America was shut down Monday evening for five hours because of a bomb scare.
  • Washington Notebook: Designer drugs seized at UPS hub
  • Security forces keep Somali pirates at bay
    The number of attacks by Somali pirates on vessels from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean declined in the first half of the year to 69 from 163 during the same period in 2011, the IMB said.
  • Retailers: Keep ports open with or without contract
    The National Retail Federation asked the the ILA and dockworker employer representative to commit themselves to continuing talks and normal port operations on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts even if they do not reach agreement by Sept. 30.
  • Railroads appeal class action certification
  • Military Sealift Command tests biofuels

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 17, 2012
  • Rotterdam Q2 bunker sales shrink further
    Latest figures show 13.7% year-on-year decline and 2.2% fall compared to overall Q1 sales.
  • Report stokes oil market manipulation fears
    Survey of oil trader practice highlights distortion 'window of opportunity'.
  • Market gains in Fujairah
    Fujairah displays highest surge in Middle East.
  • Market firm across Europe
    Upward trend clearly visible across European ports.
  • Avoiding ECAs 'rarely cost effective or practical'
    Online tool helps calculate distance sailed inside ECAs so operators can estimate extra fuel cost.
  • IMF chief criticised for comments on Green Climate Fund
    ICS Chairman points out complexities surrounding MBMs for shipping and says sector's contribution must be proportionate to share of global CO2 emissions.
  • New fuel efficiency tool from AWT
    Uses ship data to monitor fuel use and estimate cost.
  • Asian bunker prices surge
    Prices rise across all key ports on Tuesday, Bunkerworld data shows.
  • Parker buys oil testing kit manufacturer
    Kittiwake's niche presence to become part of bigger company.
  • New barge for Algerian supplier
    2,500 mt capacity vessel suitable to service big tonnage vessels.
  • Horizon Lines reduces bunker surcharge
    Lowers fuel surcharge amid decline in bunker costs.
  • South Korea to suspend bunkering ops as typhoon approaches
    Bunker deliveries in Busan will resume only at the end of the week, local traders say.
  • US Navy refueling ship fires at boat off UAE
    One person killed and three injured during the incident on Monday.
  • Maersk Line cuts fuel costs by $90 million
    Vessel performance system has helped company reduce energy costs in the past three years.
  • CSCL to return to profit in Q2
    Earnings helped by higher rates and a decline in bunker prices, according to parent firm.

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