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April 19, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM reshuffles its Asia- Mozambique, South African services with Maersk
  • Maersk's resumes bookings on Europe-Asia backhaul run, but rates to rise
  • Emirates raises rates from Far East to Mideast US300/TEU from May 1
  • Fujian first quarter seaport box volume up 8.9pc to 2.24 million TEU
  • Hamburg Sud revenue grew 7pc to US$6.3 billion in 2011, boxes up 9pc
  • Three Gorges Shiplock container cargo increases 7.6pc in first quarter
  • Tibet's cargo movement increases 6.2pc to 10 million tonnes in 2011
  • Rotterdam quarterly box volume up 1pc in tonnage, but 4pc down in TEU
  • Malaysian Chambers of Commerce undertake trade mission to India, Sri Lanka
  • Panalpina CEO admits un-competitive deals - but that was a long time ago
  • Rena sinking, Thai floods, NZ quake, Japanese Tsunami cut TT Club profits
  • Globe Express Services acquires Italy's 4th Asia-Europe forwarder, ITSA
  • Cathay Pacific increases Hyderabad freighter flights to twice weekly
  • China Eastern takes plunge to 6-month low when China widens yuan band
  • Qantas to conduct trials on biofuel flights as part of feasibility study
  • Air India JV provides ground handling for Thai Air freighters in Hyderabad
  • Woodland forwarder installs Westminster X-ray scanner at London Heathrow

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Drewry report sees resurgence in break-bulk & general cargo
  • Ships advised to avoid South China Sea route
  • TT Club underwriting performance holds fast in challenging trading conditions
  • Anti-dumping duty on Chinese, Thai truck tyres extended
  • India hauls US to WTO over high duty on steel imports
  • Mumbai Port jumps to 4th place by handling 56.19 million tonnes in 2011-12
  • Shipping Secretary makes maiden visit to Kandla Port
  • Cathay Pacific to launch new freighter services
  • Lift ban on pulses export, millers tell govt
  • Rice helps agri exports crest to 60K cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • PCC Intermodal took over management of Frankfurt/Oder terminal
    The Polish company, PCC Intermodal has signed a contract for the management of a handling terminal on the Polish-German border. The agreement entitles PCC Intermodal to manage this...
  • OOCL reorganises Pacific Atlantic Express Service
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), based in Hong Kong, has added eastbound port calls at Shanghai and Los Angeles Ca (USA) to its Pacific Atlantic Express (PAX) service. This ...
  • Updated locomotive safety standards in USA
    The US transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced a final locomotive safety rule that eliminates unnecessary regulatory burdens, facilitates the use of new technologies and inco...
  • ICTSI Ecuador unit adopts OCR technology
    Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) that operates the Guayaquil Container and Multipurpose Terminals (GCMT) in Ecuador, ...
  • Transaero acquires MRO station at Shannon Airport
    Russia-based Transaero Airlines has finalized a deal to take over an aircraft maintenance station at Shannon airport. Ex-Air Atlanta Aero Engineering (AAAE) now operates as Transae...
  • Ryder in UK invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet
    Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle rental solutions, is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 30.4 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fle...
  • New transport minister for Slovakia
    On 4 April Jan Pociatek was appointed minister for transport, construction and regional development in the new Slovakian government, headed by prime minister Robert Fico. Pociatek ...
  • New charter alliance combines scale with service
    Three cargo charter brokers have joined forces to launch the Global Charter Alliance. The aim of what they call "the world's first consortium of independent brokers" is t...
  • Chapman Freeborn strengthens team in Frankfurt
    Chapman Freeborn has appointed Sabrina Klein and Jan Körber as its new cargo charter brokers in Frankfurt (Germany), with immediate effect. Klein's last posting was cargo sales man...
  • GAC Bunker Fuels relocates HQ from London to Dubai
    GAC Bunker Fuels will relocate the headquarters of its global bunker fuel services from London to Dubai (UAE) under the new company name, GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd, in August 2012. The ...
  • Geodis set to take over Sernam
    The commercial court in Paris has approved SNCF-owned Geodis' partial takeover offer for embattled parcel delivery operator Sernam, which is in administration. According to a media...
  • IAG Cargo to market Vueling hold space
    IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, has signed an agreement with Vueling, the Barcelona (Spain)-based low-cost airline, to market its cargo hold space. Within the agreement,...
  • Dachser boosts 2011 turnover by 13%
    Dachser, an international logistics service provider based in Germany, reported double digit growth and raised the group's revenues by 13% to EUR 4.3 billion in 2011. The company p...
  • WWL on track to reduce relative CO2 emissions by 30% by 2015
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics company, is on track to reduce its relative green house gas emissions by 30% by 2015, compared to a 2005 bas...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Former chief engineer cops plea in Pago Pago purse seiner...
  • Passengers from disabled Antarctic cruise ship transferred to...
  • Mary E. Landry appointed Coast Guard's Director, Incident...
  • LEEVAC Shipyards to build two Z-tech terminal/escort tugs
  • UK Club leaflet shows how to cut risks of shipboard slips and...
  • Dean Taylor to step down as Tidewater President and CEO
  • Liberian flag benefits as Greek fleet adds to tonnage total
  • ABB to provide power and propulsion systems for Project Sunshine...
  • TTS sells drilling equipment business to Cameron, keeps offshore...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Spirit Airlines to begin flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to PDX
  • CSX Corp. breaks records with first quarter income numbers
  • Port of Everett introduces new Port Pass marina program
  • Crew of cutter HEALY awarded Coast Guard honor
  • Evergreen Line aims to launch new Belawan to Malaysia feeder run

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Svitzer settles with Liverpool crews
    Threat of strike next week now lifted
  • DFDS issues corporate bond on Oslo Stock Exchange
    Move aims to diversify ferry operator's loan portfolio
  • KfW plans $2bn in shipping loans this year
    Other lenders predict cash will remain tight
  • Has shipping learned its lesson?
    CMA commodores lament overordering and say smart operators will invest in training
  • California dreaming
    LA and Long Beach makeovers prove that busy ports can be glamorous ports
  • VLCC rates rally highlights two-tier charter market
    Charterers' preference for newer tonnage offers 'good value' to owners of modern ships
  • Shipping to benefit from macroeconomic stability
    BIMCO 'cautiously optimistic' on higher global growth
  • Dean Taylor to retire from Tidewater helm
    Will continue as chairman at offshore supply major
  • Box volume growth in US and China points to transpacific recovery
    New figures show double-digit growth at Long Beach and LA
  • 'Big three' report 22m tonne drop in first quarter iron ore output
    Falling production explains plunging capesize rates
  • Daily Maersk to extend after shippers respond positively
    Danish line admits past mistakes and vows to listen to its customers
  • Sub-panamax boxship chartering markets remain depressed
    Overcapacity caps rates gains but size sector could see shift in interest from more expensive panamax vessels
  • German forces to join Atalanta anti-piracy drive
    Decision allows air attacks on shore-based Somali targets
  • Arrested NewLead kamsarmax to be sold in South Africa
    Newlead Gujarat to be auctioned at Durban on May 3
  • La Monte to head Heidmar
    Heilmann becomes executive vice-president after board reshuffle
  • Scandlines ro-pax deliveries delayed
    Ferry operator cites 'challenges' at yards
  • Simplicity the key to index-linked contracts as interest grows
    Maersk Line reveals that it has signed six such contracts with key accounts
  • Singapore sling
    Singapore is nipping at the heels of Shanghai once again
  • Coscol's operating profits collapse in the first quarter
    Increased expenses more than offset rising revenue
  • Guardcon creates essential standardisation
    Reference to "regulatory verbiage" does not recognise the difficulties faced by insurers and clubs dealing with large numbers of poorly drafted and inadequate contracts
  • Waiting in vain
    Developing nations must prepare oil spill response now
  • IG airs sanctions fears
    States face paying out for oil spills if insurance ban goes ahead
  • China CSSC issues first-quarter profit warning
    State-owned yard expects 65% fall in net profit on year
  • Ust-Luga box terminal ready for transfers to rail freight
    ULCT managers plan to send up to 30% of container traffic by block trains
  • Stevedore JSC gets a 42% lift in St Petersburg volumes
    Milder winter boosts 2012 first quarter figures
  • China Rongsheng to deliver up to 10 valemaxes this year
    Chinese yard denies media report of delays
  • Eurotunnel revenues rise by a fifth
    Demise of SeaFrance boosts cross-Channel freight demand
  • TEN launches follow-on issue
    Share sale earmarked for LNG expansion
  • Teekay LNG Partners completes bond issue
    Company raises capital for 'general partnership purposes'
  • Sanko sells two largest ice-class 1A bulk vessels
    Nordic Bulk Carriers to use tonnage on Northern Sea Route

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Top seeks $100M
    FOR the second time in two years, NASDAQ-listed Top Ships is hoping to raise $100M via equity sales
  • India's shipbuilding industry to reach $1.8bn by 2015
    INDIA'S shipbuilding and ship repair industry is growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 8% and will reach Rs92Bn ($1.8Bn) by 2015, according to a study released by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)
  • Eurogate's profits catching up
    GERMANY's leading container terminal group Eurogate increased its profits by 26.6% in 2011, but is still a far cry from its record results of 2008
  • TEN plots share sale
    NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation plans to sell 10M shares to fund growth initiatives, including its LNG expansion
  • China's iron ore imports could hit 1Bn tonnes in 2020
    CHINA'S annual iron ore imports could hit 1Bn tonnes in 2020, said an NYK Line executive today
  • Mitsubishi boss criticises Japan's government
    THE boss of Japan's biggest commodity trading house hit out at the country's government for failing to solve the ailing economy
  • Eurogate sees JWP launch in limbo
    THE planned commissioning of Germany's deepsea container terminal JadeWeserPort (JWP) in early August could be delayed by several months if construction faults are not quickly addressed
  • Renewed tanker dip predicted
    EVERCORE analyst Jon Chappell has warned that tanker rates are likely headed down again before an eventual recovery
  • GDF Suez LNG looks to India
    UK-BASED GDF Suez LNG has forayed into India for setting up a floating storage re-gasification unit (FSRU) in Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of the country
  • "K" Line to focus on growth sectors
    "K" LINE is shifting some of its focus towards growing segments such as offshore drilling and LNG imports, even as Japanese shipping faces challenges from the high yen and a global tonnage glut
  • Environment, safety and financial matters in focus
    ENVIRONMENTAL, safety and financial issues will be the main focus of next week's Singapore Maritime Week
  • Euronav confirms market revival
    ANTWERP-based tanker operator Euronav announced a $9.03M deficit in the first quarter of 2012, but said the period had ended strongly with voyage rates reaching break-even level for the first time in a year
  • Lebanon likely to award FSRU contract
    LEBANON could be the next country to award a contract to operate a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), shipping analysts at Pareto in Oslo say, adding that the contract could be awarded this year or in 2013

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • House Extends Transport Plan, Triggers Congress Conference
    The House's passage on Wednesday of a 90-day extension to highway funding will allow members to begin conferencing with the...
  • Marten Transport Boosts Profit 33 Percent
    Greater emphasis on regional trucking boosted first quarter revenue and profit at refrigerated trucking and logistics operator Marten Transport, Mondovi,...
  • Heartland Express Adds Trucks, Revenue Hits $135 Million
    Productivity gains from an expanding fleet of drivers and tractor-trailers helped truckload carrier Heartland Express outrun higher costs in the...
  • Bill Would Expand FAA Fatigue Rules to Cargo Pilots
    Air cargo pilots, not just passenger plane pilots, would be subject to tougher regulation aimed at reducing fatigue in airline...
  • Analysts: Rates Will Fall Unless New Capacity Is Absorbed
    Although the general rate increases of the last two months in the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes are being accepted...
  • Seattle Container Traffic Rebounds
    Containerized imports at the Port of Seattle increased 5 percent in March over the same month last year. Exports were...
  • Cathay Pacific to Expand India-Hong Kong Freight Services
    Cathay Pacific Airways will launch a new twice-weekly freighter service to Hyderabad, India's fourth most populous city and a centre...
  • SIA Cargo to Expand Coverage After Cuts
    Singapore Airlines Cargo will boost its Asia Pacific coverage after agreeing to manage the bellyhold capacity of Scoot, a new...
  • FedEx Negotiating Purchase of French Express Carrier Tatex
    FedEx Corp said it is in negotiations over a "potential plan" to buy French express shipping company Tatex as it...
  • Eurotunnel Revenue Grows 21 Percent
    Groupe Eurotunnel's revenue grew 21 percent in the first quarter to $292 million, driven by a surge truck shuttles through...
  • Mexico-US Poultry Talks Collapse
    Behind the scenes negotiations to settle a poultry anti-dumping case filed by Mexican producers against their U.S. counterparts have collapsed,...
  • Kobe Container Trade Rose 3.9 Percent in 2011
    The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Kobe in western Japan rose 3.9 percent in 2011...
  • Container, Breakbulk Volumes Surge at Tacoma
    Containerized imports through the Port of Tacoma surged 14.6 percent and exports jumped 10.4 percent year-over-year in March, as Pacific...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Jump 20 Percent
    Trans-Pacific spot rates jumped 19.9 percent this week, according to the Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark, an indication...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • US bellwether ports rebound
    After year-on-year declines in February - largely blamed on the early falling of the Chinese New Year - the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both ...
  • Maersk looking to roll-out 'daily' concept on other trades
    Maersk Line is looking to develop its 'Daily Maersk' Asia-Europe service concept across many more tradelanes, Lucas Vos, the carrier's chief commercial officer, ...
  • Container shipping industry should 'embrace' index-linked contracts
  • Siemens wants reliability and predictability
    Robert Gora, corporate vice president global category management logistics, at the German-based industrial, energy and healthcare group Siemens, is happy to give ...
  • Executives urge: build reliability into contracts
    Schedule reliability has improved - but it needs to be built into contracts between carriers and shippers to ensure long-term integrity. Furthermore, there should ...
  • UASC secures further USD150 million
    Dubai-based United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has secured another USD150 million in funding, this time through a package that includes a seven-year senior term loan ...
  • Big shoes to fill at Esplanaden
    If Malcom McLean was regarded as the 'father' of the container industry then Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller was the visionary entrepreneur that drove the concept into ...
  • Global liner conference: 'more and more consolidation'

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Top tips on shelf update
    Investors spank Greek owner with 15% drop after it freshens up $100m securities registration.
  • Market punishes TEN raise
    Tanker owner's shares slide below $7 as investors react to follow-on sale of 10m shares.
  • Evergreen feeds Indonesia
    Taiwanese container line launching new run linking Sumatra to Malaysia.
  • Tidewater CEO steps down
    Dean Taylor to vacate hot seat at US offshore giant after 10 years.
  • Forger fined for fraud
    UK court hears how seafarer obtained captain's certificate by falsely claiming time served on anchor-handlers.
  • Heidmar fills top job
    US tanker pool player promotes Marc La Monte to take over from veteran Tim Brennan.
  • Rongsheng scorns VLOC talk
    Chinese shipbuilder says a report that Vale has refused delivery of three very large ore carriers is "inaccurate and unfounded".
  • NCSP pulls Novoship deal
    Russian ports group kills purchase of two sites at Novorossiysk from tanker owner.
  • Deliveries bedevil Pac Basin
    Bulker owner bemoans continued influx of new vessels as it predicts 2012 will be weaker than last year.
  • Awilco nets Wilphoenix deal
    Aberdeen-based explorer to pocket at least $148m for semi-submersible charter.
  • Rotterdam beefs up volumes
    First quarter growth better than expected at giant Dutch port, despite bulk cargo numbers dropping.
  • Arms "not bound for Syria"
    UPDATED: Bockstiegel vessel's charterer claims "munitions" on board intended for Turkey and Montenegro, not Assad regime.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Kronos buys U.K. logistics company
  • Supply chain firm Relex U.K. bound
  • TomTom WebFleet adds dispatch option
  • Infrastructure projects move forward at Port of Tampa
  • CSX's Q1 profit up 14%
  • Yang Ming joins AAA1 service
  • Shippers gain lower cargo insurance prices
  • Maersk speeds up Asia-East Africa Mashariki Express
  • Dachser revenue rises 13%
  • CaroTrans expands LCL service to Brazil

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 18, 2012
  • Crude falls after report shows supply glut
    'Even though we are going into the driving season, there is still plenty of oil to be held in storage.'
  • North European ports see weak demand
    Loading stopped in Piraeus due to bad weather.
  • Middle East prices lack clear direction
    Quiet market in Suez with few enquiries.
  • Industry veteran sets up bunker consulting firm
    Former IBIA executive Ivar Tonnesen has over two decades of experience as a bunker buyer.
  • Market forces driving efficiency ahead of regulations
    Expectations that 'high-consumption older tonnage' will be scrapped earlier than usual due to market conditions.
  • Asian bunker prices mixed mid-week
    Demand below average across key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • 'No real recovery' for box shipping in 2012
    Hamburg Sud does not anticipate a 'sustainable turnaround' in the industry this year.
  • Canadian firm offers $2.8 billion for Statoil Fuel & Retail
    Transaction will free up oil major Statoil's capital, streamlines its portfolio, says CFO.
  • Andatee faces 'a number' of class action lawsuits
    Lawsuits, which relate to its CEO proposed buyout, also target certain of its officers and directors.
  • Finnish ship tech developer expands into Asia
    Move in line with corporate strategy to provide ship owners and operators with technology to save fuel and improve environmental performance.
  • East China fuel oil imports to fall in April
    Fuel oil imports expected to decline 53% on tepid demand from local importers.

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