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October 18, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • AP Moller takes focus off cash-strapped Maersk Line, looks to other units
  • Heavy seas slow efforts to re-float Maersk box ship aground near Valencia
  • Singapore plans megaport at Tuas to nearly double box capacity in 10 years
  • NYK diversifies, to build 4 post-panamax pure car and truck carriers
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine to cut USEC-Asia reefer loop from January
  • Cargotec moves reachstacker-empty handler works to Poland from Sweden
  • Reclamation of Singapore's Pasir Panjang terminal wharves continues
  • Panalpina to handle BMW auto parts from 10,000-square metre DC in Brazil
  • Cargotec lowers its 2012 operating profit margin forecast to 5pc
  • Hactl announces best year-to-date air cargo result since January 2011
  • Cathay, Dragonair September cargo volumes up 24pc, but down year-to-date
  • Hong Kong airport aviation rebates aim to encourage new destinations
  • ABC opts for Lufthansa Systems electronic navigation charts for iPads
  • India's air cargo industry called on to be more efficient, cost-effective
  • TIACA forum calls for closer government ties to boost aviation security

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • India & Germany discuss cooperation in shipping sector
  • NYK takes delivery of new ore carrier
  • Piracy down by 54 pc in Gulf of Aden: IMB
  • Shipping Minister & IMO Secretary-General discuss a range of issues
  • First consignment of instant coffee exported through New Mangalore Port
  • Gail (India) inks deal to use half of Petronet's Dahej capacity addition
  • Port of Amsterdam projected as an alternative gateway to Europe

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • Visakha Container Terminal officially opens extension
    The Visakha container terminal in India has completed its expansion programme. The new terminal sector has been officially opened by the partners Visakha Port Trust, DP World and U...
  • First BharatBenz trucks sold in India
    Three heavy-duty BharatBenz trucks have been rolled out in the Indian city of Mumbai. The trucks mark the launch of sales and delivery of BharatBenz vehicles in India. By the end o...
  • ASM makes further senior appointment
    ASM, the sister company of Routes and Airport Cities Conference and Exhibition, has announced that Marc Gordien will be joining the new ASM team as vice-president consulting in N...
  • Dachser establishes joint venture in Ho Chi Minh City
    The German service provider Dachser established a joint venture in Vietnam at the beginning of October. The majority shareholder is Dachser Far East Ltd, based in Hong Kong. The se...
  • Intermanager elects new team at the helm
    Intermanager, the international trade association for in-house and third party ship managers, has appointed Gerardo Borromeo as its new president with immediate effect. Borromeo, v...
  • Union Pacific Railroad acquires Vital Rail Line in Oklahoma
    The US rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad has acquired complete ownership of a rail line in Oklahoma, decades after state officials saved what continues to be a link of c...
  • DHL Express France expands fleet with Renault electric vehicles
    Renault will supply DHL France with a fleet of electric vehicles by 2015. A total 50 vehicles have already been confirmed. The first four - Kangoo Z.Es - will be delivered by the e...
  • Kombiverkehr stops Coevorden-Ludwigshafen route
    The Coevorden - Ludwigshafen v.v. rail service has seen a sharp drop in demand in recent months. The German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr has therefore decided to cease ...
  • End of "BAA"
    The name British Airports Authority (BAA) ceased to exist from last Monday (15 October), The UK's London Heathrow and Stansted, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton airports wil...
  • Swedavia is world's first carbon neutral national airport group
    Last week, Swedavia, Sweden's national airport group, became the world's first national airport group to achieve carbon neutrality across its suite of ten airports. As of today (17...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • Norwegian Cruise Line orders new ship at Meyer Werft
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard lays keel for SeaRiver Aframax
  • Evergreen adds another eco-friendly containership
  • WL Ross ups stake in Navigator to more than 50 percent
  • U.S. destroyer's radar injured Norwegian Coast Guard crew
  • Offshore buoys Wärtsilä order intake
  • Inchcape's Brazil unit celebrates tenth anniversary
  • DOF Subsea books contracts worth $50 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • Bellingham Port Commissioners name finalists for director position
  • Braemar Seascope predicts record year for box ship deliveries
  • Container group taps Aleman Zubieta as Connie Award winner for 2012
  • Port of Vancouver nets grant for industrial park upgrades
  • WL Ross & Co. purchases controling stake in Navigator

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • Successful restructuring strategies for embattled shipping companies
    A guide to firms that face recapitalisation and restructuring in a post-Lehman Brothers world
  • See Naples and talk
    Shipping and the Law conference holds passionate debate about key market issues
  • Crewsure to plug gap in the market for seafarer insurance
    New product will sit alongside P&I with $500,000 limit per person per year
  • Court blocks Elbe deepening
    Project faces several years' delay even if approved in harsh blow to Hamburg
  • Boxship charter rates flatline or weaken
    Oversupply undermines a steady flow of new fixtures
  • Buyer beware
    Super eco-efficiency designs must prove they can deliver the savings they promise
  • Pressure mounts on OSG
    Speculation over tanker firm's liquidity after aggressive shorting of its shares on Nasdaq
  • OSG ship sale talk divides market
    Brokers disagree over whether company will dispose of older VLCCs
  • Aerospace offshoot eyes yard acquisitions
    Singapore-listed firm seeks enhanced product line after purchasing Deltamarin
  • Owners face new ordering 'dilemma'
    Prospect of fuel-efficient newbuildings tests industry resolve
  • HSH chief executive steps down
    Lerbinger to be replaced by von Oesterreich
  • Private equity funds are 'dangerous bedfellows' for shipping firms
    Insolvency procedures remain the last resort for banks, Greek forum told
  • Flat LNG rates prompt fears that winter spike will be a no-show
    Concerns over idle fleet raise doubts over whether rates will harden this year
  • Containership fleet deliveries top 1m teu
    With fleet growth under control demand is 'causing the headache', says BIMCO
  • K&R premiums plummet as pirate attacks fall in the Gulf of Aden
    Vessels enter the high-risk area without kidnap and ransom cover
  • China approves PetroChina-PDVSA shipping venture
    Four VLCCs will ship crude from Venezuela in energy security pact
  • OSG braced for lengthy bank work-out
    As tanker firm's problems become clearer, a 27% drop in share price flags market fears
  • Seanergy sells off another bulker
    Five-year-old handysize fetches $11.3m to raise working capital and reduce debt
  • Vantage Drilling sues Nobu Su for fraud
    Taiwan shipping tycoon accused of breach of fiduciary duties
  • Box shipping is at a turning point, warns NOL chairman
    Kwa pledges shift from a 'managing-growth mindset to a managing-costs mindset'

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • NCL orders its largest ship
    NORWEGIAN Cruise Line today announced a firm contract plus an option at Germany's Meyer Werft for its new Breakaway Plus class
  • Wärtsilä rides order surge
    FINLAND'S Wärtsilä said today its Ship Power business area has staged a strong recovery, with the value of new orders up 99% year on year in 3Q12
  • LNG carrier orders tail off
    LNG CARRIER orders on speculation that followed Japan's quake crisis have run out of steam, an MISC executive said today
  • Discipline prescribed on newbuilding ordering
    MARINE Money Athens was warned today that shipping must stand down across the board on newbuilding orders or face more tears
  • FreeSeas 1H figures confirm cash shortfall
    NASDAQ-listed FreeSeas has belatedly filed its first-half results with the SEC, revealing weakened operating performance and insufficient cashflow
  • Vale awards VLOC conversion contract
    CSSC Chengxi Shipyard has won a deal worth more than $10M from Brazilian mining giant Vale to convert a 300,000dwt VLOC to a floating transfer station for ore
  • Höegh LNG, PGN agree on amended contract
    NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holding and Indonesia's PGN have cut a deal amending a newbuilding employment contract
  • Bunker hotline looks at 'cappuccino' effect
    SINGAPORE plans a hotline to help manage bunker disputes at the port - including the 'cappuccino' issue
  • NYK begins third Jiangsu Shagang contract
    NYK HAS begun servicing a 20-year iron ore transport deal with Chinese steelmaker Jiangsu Shagang, with the delivery of a 250,868dwt ore carrier
  • Indonesia's coal export patterns changing
    INDONESIA exported more coal to India than to China in August, according to IHS McCloskey
  • Hezhong plans to buy 20 chemical tankers
    DALIAN Hezhong Shipping said it plans to acquire more than 20 chemical tankers by 2015, under plans to build up an environmentally friendly stainless-steel fleet
  • GVK unit to build Oz port
    INDIA'S GVK Power & Infrastructure today told local stock exchanges that a subsidiary has signed a contract to build a coal ore port in Australia
  • St Petersburg throughput rises 26%
    CARGO throughput at St Petersburg rose 26% year on year in the nine months to 30 September
  • Shipping pays ECA's price
    VESSEL operators face significant bunker premiums to comply with new US emission rules, the Caribbean Shipping Association conference has been warned

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • FIS Launches Bunker Pricing Service
    Ship broker and risk management company Freight Investor Services launched a bunker fuel pricing service that automatically organizes prices from multiple market-makers and provides firm bids and offers along six months of the forward curve. Screen prices reflect real-time market changes in three bunker contracts: Singapore 180 centistokes, Singapore 380 CST and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • Everything looks okay to me. You really don't need me
    You are unlikely to ever here a consultant utter those words; likewise you will rarely hear a consultant say: 'You're right; we are billing you far too much for ...
  • TCB Rail volumes steam ahead
    TCB Railway Transport (TCB RT), the rail freight transport company owned by the terminal operating/port management entity, Barcelona-based Grup TCB, has reported ...
  • Hoffmann to head Safmarine's local cluster
    Safmarine has appointed Dirk Hoffmann as its new Southern Africa Cluster Manager. He succeeds Jonathan Horn, who has taken on a similar position at the company's ...
  • Freightliner gets a lift at Southampton
    The UK's, largest intermodal player, Freightliner, yesterday officially launched two new rail-head gantry cranes at the operator's Southampton Maritime ...
  • COSCON and CSCL team up
    China's two biggest shipping lines, COSCON and China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL], are to join forces to operate a domestic service suggesting it could be the ...
  • Carlyle Group pulls its Virginia bid
    The Carlyle Group has withdrawn its USD2 billion proposal to manage container terminals and inland locations at the US east coast ...
  • Contrasting fortunes for San Pedro Bay ports
  • CMA CGM secures cash injection as it eyes IPO
    The French ocean carrier CMA CGM has confirmed that it has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement [MoA] with sovereign wealth fund Fonds Strategique d'Investissement ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • Ross seals raid
    Wilbur Ross has emerged victorious in a fight to secure a majority stake in Navigator Gas.
  • OSG plunge continues
    Shares of Overseas Shipholding Group continued to plummet Wednesday afternoon on the back of a sell-off that has reignited concerns about how the tanker owner intends to plug an upcoming liquidity gap.
  • That's all, folks
    A 13 day winning run in the panamax market come to an end today amid a warning the recovery man have run its course for now.
  • Batista goes for $1bn haul
    Brazil's OSX has announced plans for a huge fundraiser for the second time in a week.
  • Bahri's bulk boost
    Saudi owner's nine-month profit rises thanks to ro-ro fleet and new Bahri Bulk venture.
  • Antwerp stumbles
    The port of Antwerp in Belgium has seen cargo volumes drop in first nine months due to a refinery shutdown.
  • L&T eyes funds
    India's L&T Shipbuilding is eyeing a massive fundraiser on the bond market, according to reports.
  • Ma eyes deeper ties
    Cosco vice chairman Ma Zhehua has said a domestic tie-up with CSCL could be extended to international routes.
  • Swiber targets Indonesia
    Swiber Holdings could be poised to add to its contract backlog in South East Asia, according to OCBC Securities.
  • Second tweak helps Hoegh
    Hoegh LNG will be $30m better off after its record-breaking FSRU contract off Sumatra was redrawn.
  • Probe into tug death
    Sri Lankan authorities are probing the death of a tug captain while en route to Pakistan.
  • Bourbon crew snatched
    Seven crew have been kidnapped from a Bourbon offshore vessel off Nigeria in an attack that marks a departure from the usual pirate pattern in West Africa.
  • Norwegian ferry furore
    A group of more than 50 Asian tourists have blocked a Norwegian ferry after being told the ship was full - despite the fact they had tickets.
  • Clarksons pins tipping point
    Product tanker rates are set to shift upwards due to a change in the market balance, Clarksons Capital says.
  • Wartsila steps on gas
    Finnish engine maker Wartsila continues to see hope in the offshore and gas carrier markets as its profit heads up.
  • Dof reels in $50m
    DOF Subsea has picked up $50m worth of contracts in far flung parts of the world over the past fortnight.
  • Concordia sonar "off"
    An echo sounder tracking water depth had been switched off before Costa Concordia hit rocks off Italy in January, a pre-trial hearing in Italy has been told.
  • Orders set to continue
    Dahlman Rose says it expect to see continued ordering in the ultra-deepwater drilling (UDW) newbuilding space.
  • Paper prophecy
    Bulker owners enjoying the spike in capesize rates should make hay while the sun sneaks through the clouds, if the paper market is to be believed.
  • MSC crewman lost
    US rescuers have called off a search for a man missing from an MSC containership after a two day operation.
  • Ore demand to slow
    BHP Billiton boss Marius Kloppers says growth in iron ore demand is set to be slower this decade as China's economy evolves
  • Miner salvage stopped
    The long-delayed salvage of the grounded bulker Miner has been halted by the Canadian government.
  • Standard seeks 7.5% rise
    The mutual that leads the protection and indemnity cover on the Costa Concordia is to seek a 7.5% general increase at the February renewal.
  • Kazakhs eye expansion
    Kazakhstan state shipowner Kazmortransflot will add more tankers to its fleet if oil exports are increased.
  • Bug kills crewman
    An Indonesian seafarer has died of meningitis in Italy following an outbreak on an MSC cruiseship.
  • DNV in Oz LNG study
    Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has launched a study into the adoption of LNG fuelled vessels in Australian waters.
  • Helix offloads pipelayers
    Helix Energy Solutions has sold three pipelaying vessels as it looks to concentrate on its well intervention and robotics businesses.
  • Seanergy sheds handy
    Seanergy Maritime Holdings has sealed the sale of a handysize bulker that recently concluded a lucrative period charter with Clipper Bulk.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • NY/NJ port authority undertakes strategic plan
  • BlueWater Reporting: Liner capacity declines marginally in 3Q
    Most of the world's major container trade lanes saw a nominal amount of capacity withdrawn from the beginning of July to the beginning of October, according to the latest World Liner Supply Report.
  • C.H. Robinson sells T-Chek unit
    T-Chek is a provider of payment services to trucking fleets, as well as other industries. Truckers use T-Chek pre-paid cards and fuel cards to purchase fuel and services at truck stops.
  • CSX 3Q profit lowered by domestic coal drop
  • Costamare raising $98 million
  • Chapman Freeborn expands coverage
  • Obama, Romney clash on trade, manufacturing policy
    Both candidates said their job-promotion efforts would include fielding policies that give incentives to domestic manufacturers to keep factories in the United States rather than relocate them in low-wage countries.
  • French government invests in CMA CGM
    CMA CGM said Tuesday the French Government's sovereign wealth fund, Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (FSI), has agreed to subscribe into $150 million in bonds which are convertible into a 6 percent stake in CMA CGM.
  • VA officials adjust timetable to review port privatization
    The Virginia Office of Transportation Public-Private Partnerships has extended until Dec. 2 the deadline for submitting detailed proposals for the Port of Virginia, Virginia Port Authority spokesman Joe Harris confirmed.
  • ChemLogix's new freight brokerage service
  • Kane names VP, director of customer solutions
  • Aden named Americold's CFO

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2012
  • EU proposal to minimise climate impacts of biofuel production
    Only biofuels which satisfy a set of sustainability criteria qualify for public support on the European market.
  • Bunker companies with capital 'will pull through'
    For smaller bunker players 'being acquired would be a logical conclusion'
  • Fujairah prices change direction
    Fujairah's prices are down but South Africa's go up.
  • Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam
    Prices down across Europe except for Piraeus.
  • Refinery shutdown hurts Antwerp cargo volumes
    Crude imports fell by 40% in first nine months.
  • Sohar bunker volumes set to triple
    Omanoil Matrix Marine Services to start sourcing material from India.
  • RN-Bunker achieves quality management success
    Russian bunker company gains accreditation after a six-month trial.
  • Wartsila reports strong year-on-year performance
    Newbuilding discussions focus on LNG, efficiency and the environment, says engine manufacturer.
  • Bunker prices take dip at major ports
    Supplies of marine fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Prestige court case hears demand for greater compensation
    Court case is expected to last around six months.
  • Keppel: LNG-fuelled harbour tugs 'a good starting point'
    LNG bunker fuel could be available in Singapore next year.
  • Singapore 'green pledge' attracts more supporters
    Hong Lam Marine and Wan Hai Lines among companies signing the green pledge.
  • MISC to try out scrubbers
    Scrubbing trial will start early next year.
  • Singapore in moves to enhance quality of bunkering
    Information sheet on licensed bunker suppliers and a guide on mass flow metering in the offing.
  • Singapore talks tough on 'cappuccino bunkers'
    'We absolutely do not condone such activities,' says local transport minister.

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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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