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March 19, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic sea index up 15 days running
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose for the 15th straight day last Wednesday as grain shipments boosted panamax rates.
  • Dry-bulk ship scrapping may stay near 2011 level
    Scrapping of dry-bulk ships this year may stay near the 22 million deadweight tonnes demolished in 2011, the Baltic and International Maritime Council said.
  • US Navy sailing towards 300-ship fleet
    The US Navy is nearly finished with a review that will recommend a total fleet of around 300 ships, down from the current target of 313 ships, the Navy's top uniformed officer said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe flat at US$1,379/TEU as transpac rate up 13.6pc to $1,992/FEU
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes intra-Asia, emerging market rates from Far East in April
  • New Zealand court reinstates sacked dockers, will hear arguments today
  • Hong Kong January exports decline 14.3pc due to European debt woes
  • Singapore's seasonally adjusted non-oil exports up 6pc to US$13.5 million
  • Fujian provincial port volume up 15.6pc in first 2 months to 660,000 TEU
  • Port of Weifang port handled 2.57 million tonnes in first two months
  • CN to open Prince Rupert intermodal rail links to Calgary and Edmonton
  • Canadian importers protest having to pay for customs box inspections
  • Germanischer Lloyd sees more money in high oil prices and tough eco rules
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr to buy Air Cargo Germany to gain EU foothold
  • Air Ministry: Air India gets bailout on promise of efficient turnaround
  • Disabled workers win US$6.5 million USAF contract for air cargo nets

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAA seeks concessional tariff for feeder vessels
  • DAMCO to assure shipment transparency for Syngenta
  • US keen to settle poultry dispute with India
  • Fire on board vessel contained at MbPT's Pir Pau
  • Port Pipavav berths maiden Hapag-Lloyd vessel as part of Hypergalex (CIS) service
  • Trivedi expects freight revenue to grow 30.2 pc
  • EPCES expresses concern about non-removal of MAT, DDT
  • Hike in excise duty bad for man-made fibre textiles: SRTEPC
  • Mixed industry reaction to Budget
  • Non-extension of ISS for exports disappointing: Fieo
  • Union Budget 2012-13 Highlights
  • Gautam Adani welcomes infrastructure initiatives in Budget 2012-13
  • Global economy sees fastest growth in Feb.: JP Morgan
  • IMCs seminar on Czech-India business relations on March 22
  • India-Africa conclave to consider joint projects
  • Kübler Spedition battles German icy winter in extra long haul for Bahrain
  • Larger vessels on Zeebrugge-Bilbao service
  • New project liner service from Hartmann Group
  • Transborder S.A.S.named exclusive WWPC member in Colombia

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Mercator signs its first LCC for cargo management technology
    Mercator, a leader in business technology solutions for the global aviation industry, has signed an agreement with flydubai, Dubai's innovative low cost airline, to use Mercator's ...
  • Germany: truck ban before Easter and Whitsun shelved
    Germany's ministry of transport, building and urban development (BMVBS) has shelved its plan to extend the truck ban to Maundy Thursday (5 April) and the Friday before Whitsun (25 ...
  • German engine maker now delivering goods by rail
    MDC Power GmbH, a German car engine manufacturer based in Kölleda/Thüringen, has phased in a new industrial rail siding to its plant. The track, which was subsidised by public mone...
  • Knorr-Bremse: sales top EUR 4 billion
    The Knorr-Bremse Group, the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, saw 2011 sales climb by more than half a billion euros or 14% to EUR 4...
  • MAN strengthens position in Russia
    For the second time in succession, the German company MAN was the No. 1 among European commercial vehicles manufacturers in Russia in fiscal 2011. With sales of over 7,600 trucks ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel establishes Eastern Europe road hub in Vienna
    Kuehne + Nagel has established a central hub in Vienna for groupage overland operations to and from Eastern Europe. The hub is another important step in the Swiss service provider'...
  • Southwest Airlines with several executive changes
    Southwest Airlines, based in Dallas TX (USA), has made several executive changes. Matt Hafner, Southwest's current vice-president (VP) of integrated operations, has been named VP o...
  • Big "Asian" cooperative arrangements to come into operation in April
    Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen have agreed to initiate individual cooperative arrangements on Asia-Europe trades starting from April 2012. A total of eight weekly s...
  • Etihad awards cargo handling contract to WFS at London Heathrow
    Etihad Airways has awarded a cargo handling contract at London's Heathrow Airport to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The three-year agreement commences this month (March 2012) and...
  • Panalpina launches four LCL services in Latin America
    Basel (Switzerland)-based Panalpina, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, has launched four new direct less than container load (LCL) servic...
  • Huntsville finishes 2011 with new air cargo record
    Huntsville international airport handled 206,040,435 lbs (almost 94,000 t) of cargo in 2011, which represents a 32% increase year-on-year. This was the highest amount of freight ev...
  • Dutch post office takes over parts of Trans-o-Flex
    Post NL, the Dutch mail service provider, is taking over Trans-o-Flex business activities in the Netherlands and Belgium from the Austrian post office. At the same Post NL is acqui...
  • Asstra opens new office in Dusseldorf
    Asstra Associated Traffic AG, an international transport and logistics provider, opened a branch office in Dusseldorf (Germany) on 1 March. The Asstra group has thereby strengthene...
  • Damco working for Syngenta
    The global logistics and freight forwarding company Damco has signed a three-year contract to serve as the Asia Pacific lead logistics service provider for Syngenta, the world's la...
  • IATA Cargo committee elects new chairman
    Steve Gunning, managing director of IAG Cargo, which combines the brands British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has been elected the new chairman of the Iata cargo committee...
  • Largest German shipping group Blue Star Holding appoints CEO
    Germany's newly formed shipping group, Blue Star Holding, has chosen Dr Hermann J. Klein to be its chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 July 2012. Klein is currently a ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Shipyard De Hoop builds vessel for US tour operator
  • UK Club bulletin warns on dangers of pressing up ballast tanks
  • Great Lakes Shipyard completes repairs to Canadian tug and barge
  • ABS to class barge-based Arctic containment system
  • Resolve Academy opens new Simulation Training Center

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Portland Port Board Oks Gresham business park land sale
  • TSA selects Portland Airport to test new screening procedures
  • TORM cancels contract for new product tanker
  • Rail freight numbers down during week
  • Coast Guard sets final rule for organisms in ship ballast

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Lantern parent prepared to bring second lawsuit against BLT
    Private equity investor Brian Ladin says total claim is $110m, but wants to give Indonesian group another chance to settle
  • Exclusive: Cost-cutting shipowners compromise tanker safety
    Safety fears shrink available tonnage
  • Box lines improve time-keeping
    SeaIntel survey ranks Maersk top performer
  • Lantern revives $55m BLT lawsuit
    Senior management 'misled' plaintiff in last week's settlement
  • Panayotides seals deal to boost Excel cash
    Shipowner negotiates easier repayment schedule to mid-2013
  • KN wins Spirit pubs supply chain deal
    Decision shows food and drinks industry is 'moving into third-party logistics'
  • Kuehne + Nagel volumes soar by 11%
    Largest sea freight forwarder in the world moves past 3m teu for the first time
  • London Gateway orders Navis system
    Sparcs N4 to manage container movements when DP World site opens in 2013
  • How long will the 'sizzling' VLCC market last?
    Analysts and brokers divided over whether the rates spike will carry on
  • Escape from air travel hell
    Ferry Fortnight celebrates under-rated mode of transport
  • Daily earnings soar in Middle East VLCC spot market
    Rush to charter sees owners push up prices
  • Brazil has 'gigantic' demand for offshore vessels
    Energy billionaire building the world's biggest shipyard predicts a decade of strong demand
  • India cuts import duty on thermal coal
    Government budget changes could provide a boost for dry bulk carrier activity and also LNG as country ramps up energy use
  • Capesize rates near breakeven again
    Owners are consider laying up more tonnage off Singapore while they wait for demand lift
  • Ageing tonnage pushes TEN to first-ever loss
    Tanker owner hopes 2011 was 'a blip'
  • Politburo power struggle
    Overthrow of party official highlights China's widening poverty gap
  • Arms and the man
    Shipments of arms and laboratory animals put carrier ethics under the microscope
  • NewLead issues stock to creditors to settle $7m bill
    Deal ends Greek owner's Nasdaq capitalisation woes
  • Marubeni confirms exposure to Sanko Steamship
    Japanese trading house leases three tankers and one bulker to Sanko
  • Essar Shipping brands demerger a success
    Company will hold its own thanks to growth in domestic economy
  • Annual UK cruise calls up 6%
    Surge in demand ahead of royal jubilee and 2012 London Olympic
  • Barrier Reef eco fears delay Rio Tinto bauxite plan
    Bulker oil spill stirs up new opposition to Queensland mining complex
  • Cyclone Lua shuts Western Australia ports
    Major iron ore terminals affected by weather for second time this year
  • US box imports rise 4% in January
    Demand for auto parts and home furniture drives growth
  • Oakland gets ready for biggest arrival
    The 12,500 teu, 366 m long MSC Fabiola, the largest boxship yet seen on the US west coast, calls next week
  • CSD's annual profits fall by one third
    Difficult year ahead for Chinese state-owned giant's bulk business
  • BLT secures Chapter 15 protection
    US hearing on March 23 for ailing Indonesian tanker operator

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • USCG unveils ballast water regs
    BALLAST WATER rules issued by the US Coast Guard today align closely with IMO standards, as expected by shipowner representatives
  • Pot of oily gold found
    AN IRISH oilfield capable of producing 3,514 barrels per day has been discovered in the Atlantic off Cork, which could lead to a boon for offshore shipping
  • TEN plots LNG push
    NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation today reported widening losses and brewing plans for significant expansion in the LNG sector
  • CSD profits plummet 37%
    CHINA Shipping Development said today it had a 37.4% crash in net profits in 2011
  • Cocaine seized at Kingston
    JAMAICAN customs has seized cocaine worth about $1.7M from a container at Kingston's port, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Suit retargets BLT accounts
    LANTERN Maritime has renewed its fight to collect $55M from Berlian Laju Tanker, alleging that the troubled Indonesian group reneged on its settlement
  • FESCO threatens to quit Transcontainer
    Far Eastern Shipping Co today threatened to walk away from Russian rail operator Transcontainer after opposition to its plan to take over the company
  • Liners 'holding up well'
    RATE increases by liners are holding up well as slot utilisation has dropped since Lunar New Year, CIMB Securities said today
  • Excel renegotiates debt terms
    NYSE-listed Excel Maritime today revealed a major restructuring of its loan repayment schedule amid widening losses
  • Montreal expanding box terminals
    MONTREAL has unveiled a C$40M ($40.35M) plan to boost the capacity of two box terminals and enable ships with heavier loads to sail up the St Lawrence River
  • Saudi VLCC fixtures spike
    SAUDI Aramco shipping arm Vela has ramped up VLCC fixtures to counter Iranian sanction effects, Dahlman Rose analyst Omar Nokta said today
  • BIMCO sees older scrapping for bulkers
    YOUNGER bulkers are often thought to be demolished in today's weak freight market, but the Baltic & International Maritime Council says the opposite is true
  • VLCCs seen buoyed
    MORE VLCCs are expected to arrive back in position for loading next week, which brokers saw buoying the sector
  • Jiangsu Eastern profits soar 208%
    SINGAPORE-listed Jiangsu Eastern Shipyard said 2011 earnings rocketed 208.3% year-on-year to 202.9M yuan ($32M)
  • US doubles Hormuz choppers, minesweepers
    WASHINGTON is reportedly doubling the number of minesweepers in the Gulf to reinforce the US ability to keep it open to shipping even tensions with Iran boil over

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Coast Guard Finalizes Ballast Water Regulations
    The Coast Guard on Friday announced final ballast water rules that make mid-ocean ballast water exchange insufficient. Instead, ships will...
  • China Merchants Holdings' Hu Discusses Terminal Traffic, Economy (Video)
    Dr. Hu Jianhua, managing director of China Merchants Holdings, says Chinese terminal traffic has dipped as the economy slows, but...
  • Senate Could Vote on Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Next Week
    The Senate could vote as early as Tuesday on a jobs bill that includes an amendment reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank...
  • JOC's Tirschwell, Szakonyi Share TPM Long Beach 2012 Highlights (Video)
    Peter Tirschwell, Journal of Commerce's senior vice president of strategy, and Associate Editor Mark Szakonyi review the highlights of the...
  • DOT Report Underscores Need for Infrastructure Investment
    A new Department of Transportation report detailing the need to spend $101 billion annually, plus inflation, over the next 20...
  • Trade Tech's Heimbeck on Cloud Computing in Logistics Sector (Video)
    Bryn Heimbeck, president of Trade Tech, says the logistics industry will further embrace cloud computing as a way to better...
  • Report Predicts Continued Strong Growth for India's Logistics Sector
    Logistics companies operating in India will continue to see rapid growth as more companies look to outsource, according to the...
  • Boskalis Profit Declines Despite Record Revenue
    Boskalis reported net profit plunged 18.3 percent to $330 million in a "turbulent" 2011, compared with a profit of $404...
  • Excess Capacity in China Export Trade, Lufthansa Cargo Says
    Air cargo overcapacity remains an issue out of China despite recent new product launches, according to Lufthansa Cargo. A...
  • US Industrial Production Unchanged in February
    A slowdown in auto manufacturing growth and natural gas extraction in February left U.S. industrial output unchanged from January, when...
  • Volga-Dnepr Closes In on German Air Cargo Acquisition
    Volga-Dnepr is awaiting anti-trust clearance for its planned acquisition of Air Cargo Germany, which will significantly boost the Russian cargo...
  • US Intermodal Rail Volume Up 4.2 Percent
    Intermodal volume hauled by major U.S. railroads rose 4.2 percent year-over-year in the week ending March 10, while traffic dipped...
  • APM Terminals Opens Hong Kong Office
    APM Terminals said opening an office in Hong Kong will help A.P. Moller-Maersk's port operating unit to expand partnerships with...
  • UPS Pursues 'Constructive' Talks With TNT
    United Parcel Service on Friday said it remains in "constructive" talks to take over TNT Express and plans to submit...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Rates from East Asia
    Hapag-Lloyd will raise its rates on East Asia services as part of its new rate restoration program. The German...
  • LTL's Second Wind
    The less-than-truckload industry accelerated in 2011, shedding any remnants of lethargy as shipping demand increased and excess LTL capacity dwindled....
  • Rebounding Margins
    Public less-than-truckload carriers posted a slight operating profit in 2011 after three years of operating losses. Their combined operating margin...
  • A Perception, Shattered
    After sitting through this month's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference session on East Coast longshore negotiations, a large importer of consumer goods...
  • A Rolling Recovery
    The U.S. economy is stuck in a seesaw recovery. As soon as job numbers or retail sales improve, fuel prices...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Ocean carrier schedule reliability improves
    Ocean carrier schedule reliability improved slightly between January and February. According to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis' latest report, 60% of all global ocean ...
  • APM T opens office in Hong Kong
    In a move designed to add value to its core container-handling activities and forge closer links with the Asian-based liner shipping community, APM Terminals (APM ...
  • Guinness is good for you: especially on St Paddy's Day
    With St Patrick's Day tomorrow, millions of people around the world will be downing a pint or two of the popular Irish dry stout; and not least in the US where ...
  • Slowing growth at India's ports
    Latest figures released by the Indian Ports Association [IPA] show that box throughput at its major ports increased by just 3.3% in the 11-month fiscal-year period ...
  • Early CNY dents LA/LB numbers
    The US San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach's imports were impacted by the early January 23 start of the Chinese New Year festivities this year, versus ...
  • Reprieve for 'sacked' Auckland dockers
    A New Zealand employment court has banned the dismissal of 292 workers at the strike-plagued Ports of Auckland - but the order is only until the court case for ...
  • Swift suspends its services to Iranian banks
    Swift, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, is to suspend its service to Iranian financial institutions that are subject to European ...
  • Exclusive: Seattle ceo urges co-operation rather than competition as Tacoma wins GA string
    Seattle port's ceo has called for Seattle and Tacoma to stop competing against each other, and is pushing for more co-operation in the aftermath of the Grand Alliance's ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Klaveness boxship grounds
    Norwegian operator says 3,100-teu containership at risk of breaking up after grounding off China.
  • China to keep Iran oil flowing
    Gulf nation's biggest crude buyer will not let European sanctions disrupt shipments, CSDC says.
  • EXM dodges debt bullet
    Panayotides clan ready to ride to the rescue with equity injection in exchange for overhaul of $1.4bn credit pact.
  • TEN readies VLCC sale
    New York-listed owner plots expansion in the LNG and shuttle tanker arenas as prepares to shed ageing duo.
  • Fesco to exit bulker sector
    Russian owner will sell its 11-vessel dry cargo fleet, plus general cargoships, as it focuses on core containership operations.
  • Samsung drops EAS
    Korean group sells out of Brazilian shipyard a week after it pleaded for help with late deliveries.
  • Tripling money with George
    Surprising views about bankers, getting ahead by becoming a high flyer and dangerous commas.
  • Amur rejects USC hike
    Shipbuilder's minority shareholders block bid by Russian state holding company to buy up more stock.
  • Top level change at Thome
    John Sydness takes over as managing director of shipmanager's two offshore ventures as Claes Eek Thorstensen moves up the ladder.
  • Koncar calls it quits
    Croatian tycoon bows out of race to buy 3 Maj shipyard, but remains on track to secure Trogir and Kraljevica.
  • Sanko to halve charter hire
    Sanko chief Takeshi Matsui offers sincere apologies in confidential message to shipowners as company holds crisis meeting in London.
  • Rates to touch four-year high
    Owners of VLCCs could enjoy a short-term earnings window following a flurry of activity ahead of Iranian sanctions, Dahlman says.
  • Torm in crunch talks
    Danish owner's fight for survival takes it to Tokyo as it looks to redraw charter contracts with a string of owners.
  • Torm chops last newbuild
    Danish owner guns MR tanker as it crosses a bridge on the path to survival.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Unease on the waterfront
  • Safmarine's WAF loops flood back to Tangiers
  • NY/NJ port chief wades into labor controversy
  • Liner reliability improves in February
  • MOL releases first performance indicators
  • UPS still in talks with TNT
  • ATA says HOS rule 'arbitrary and capricious'
  • Build costs rise as Congress debates transport bill
  • CP Rail in fracking sand deal
  • SF reorganizes FTZ under new rule

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2012
  • Papers provide practical guidance on oil spills
    ITOPF releases 17 updated technical papers that provide information on everything from aerial observations to spill claims.
  • Global bunker prices display a week of disparity
    Global trend displayed a price rise in first half of the trading week.
  • Bunker prices mixed as week ends
    Crude rose as the US economy strengthened.
  • Malaysian homogeniser seeks to become 'major player'
    A homogeniser reduces sludge in bunker fuel used by vessels and in turn converts it into burnable fuel.
  • Rotterdam fuel oil trading at wide discounts
    'Fuel oil market in [Europe] is pretty weak. HSFO premiums in Singapore are relatively depressed due to lots of oil availability there,' says trader.
  • Ratings service concerned by bunker fuel prices and vessel oversupply
    Standard & Poor's release report focused on high fuel costs and its effect on global shipping.
  • Prices falling across Europe
    Double-digit losses in southern Europe.
  • Bunker prices soften in Fujairah
    Good demand in Suez.
  • Opposition to hike in fuel oil export duty
    Russian government ministries in conflict over fuel oil tax.
  • More Iranian product heading East
    'Iranian cargoes are not doing well in the Middle East because of issues with payments.'
  • Bunker volumes down in Asian hubs
    Reports from Hong Kong and Japan confirm downward trend.
  • Bunker suppliers 'tightening credit lines'
    Suppliers and traders shortening credit payment terms, says Integra Fuels Regional Manager.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asian hubs
    Demand for bunker fuels weaker than average, say players.
  • ExxonMobil to launch 'variable sulphur' marine lube
    Supplier claims new lube can be used with bunker fuels that has sulphur content ranging from 0.50% to 4.00%.
  • CSDC sees 30% increase in fuel costs in 2011
    But fuel consumption per nautical miles declined by 9.1% in 2011, says Chairman.
  • Korean yard to build fuel efficient offshore vessels
    Hyundai Mipo to use Rolls-Royce's vessel design which features diesel-electric propulsion system.
  • East China monthly fuel oil imports to increase 16%
    Imports of SRFO to East China will 'grow notably' in March, due to traders expecting a rise in oil prices, say traders.
  • Berlian Laju gets US court order protection
    Protection prevents BLT's vessels from being arrested by creditors.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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