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BRIEFS
July 19, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM cuts APL link, renews Far East-Red Sea Rex2 with Hanjin, Yang Ming
  • Idle containership fleet increases in size as peak season hopes fade
  • Deep sea tugs sent to quell blaze and retrieve abandoned MSC Flaminia
  • First US-Cuba shipping service in 50 years with the 16-TEU Anna Cecilia
  • Long Beach June volume breaks 2012 record, rising 3.5pc to 280,526 TEU
  • Hong Kong exports increase 1.3pc while imports rise 0.7pc in May
  • International Chamber of Shipping urges EU to allow ship-sharing consortia
  • Chongqing's half-year cargo traffic up 18.8pc to 518 million tonnes
  • Maersk launches its own in-house e-invoicing system called MyFinance
  • Pearl River Delta's Humen first half box volume up 2,795pc to 362,000 TEU
  • Tianjin Port Group to cooperate with Taiwan International Ports
  • Singapore non-oil exports rise 6.8pc in June after 3.2pc May uptick
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port raises funds to finance major expansion works
  • Melbourne container volume increases 7.8pc to 2.58 million TEU in FY12
  • Tons of Rena debris still need to be removed from wreckage site
  • US authorities shift shipping lanes to save whales near San Francisco
  • JN Port must increase box capacity to stay in world's top 30 box ports
  • China's first half air cargo up 4.9pc to 28.7 billion tonnes per kilometre
  • Boeing faces US$13.6 million FAA fines for tardy fuel tank retrofit manuals
  • Troubled US planemakers, Hawker Beechcraft, team up with Chinese firms

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Container Trade Statistics shows volume slowing in May
  • Drewry forecasts higher freight rates for carriers in 2012 & 2013
  • Govt forms committee to scale up PPP mode in inland waterways sector
  • Graduate high flyers welcomed to SRI's legal internship scheme
  • H1 sees $ 6.1 bn invested in second-hand vessels
  • FTA with EU to boost sagging textile exports
  • Ennore Port gains from ban on dusty cargo handling at neighbouring Chennai Port
  • H1 below par for global transport, logistics
  • 4th round of India-Oz FTA talks likely in Aug.
  • India has investment-friendly climate: Sharma
  • INR turns sharply weak after firm start
  • IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.5 pc
  • US fires fresh salvo at Iran with sanctions on tankers, front firms

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • U.S. tanker American Phoenix commissioned by MOTC
  • RFP issued for new Staten Island Ferry design
  • Great Lakes Shipyard completes work on research vessel
  • ClassNK says it will pull out of Iran
  • French company acquires Boatracs
  • AMT sues MARAD over stalled Title XI application
  • HHI to sign $700 million contract for huge spar platform

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Maersk Line reaches deal to Continue Port of Seattle calls
  • Department of Agriculture inks shipping container availability report
  • CSX Corporation releases second quarter numbers
  • Inchcape Shipping warns of increased labor woes in Brazil
  • Change of command ceremony held for Coast Guard cutter MIDGETT

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Wartsila targets offshore and LNG as orders for other segments slide
    Owners are increasingly focusing on greener vessels, driven by legislation, says chief executive
  • Second explosion hits MSC Flaminia
    Rescue operations hindered, with no obvious cause found for initial blast
  • Shipping security firms return fire as UN experts criticise regulation gap
    Private security body rejects damning report arguing regulation will not work without international support
  • Dynacom lands $25,000 per day deal as VLCC spot market collapses
    Brokers forecast rise in period deals which offer owners better returns
  • Capital ratio concern for shipowners
    Loans under threat as European Banking Authority considers making 9% coverage permanent for larger banks
  • India to encourage refinancing of rupee loans in dollars
    Shipping companies among those likely to take advantage
  • Why shipping executives need a return to reality
    Recent statements by some of the top bosses bear little resemblance to what is actually happening in the market
  • Half-baked Alaska
    The state's challenge to the North American ECA won't pass the durability test
  • APT and Blackstone accuse Obama administration of bias against private equity
    UPDATED: APT chief Rob Kurz tells Lloyd's List why he thinks the hold-up in a $340m Title XI application is politically motivated
  • German approves draft law for onboard guards
    Rules governing PMSCs unlikely to be implemented before July 2013
  • Iranian sanctions leave chemical tankers unemployed
    Asian owners charging 'whatever they want' to pick up pariah cargoes
  • CSS unit issues profit warning
    Shanghai-listed machinery maker says first-half profit down 80% on year
  • Maersk Line signs mega-deal for seven post-panamaxes
    Charters arranged with Greek owners Technomar and Embiricos for vessels being built at Hyundai's Samho yard
  • Rising output from Australian miners fails to lift capesize rates
    BHP Billiton defies analysts' expectations in second quarter of 2012
  • Somalia's president shielded top pirate from arrest, says UN report
    Monitoring group slams 'climate of impunity'enjoyed by pirate leaders
  • Do box lines have the backbone to make rates stick?
    Analysts divided over lines' resolve as load factors slip
  • Scrapping is only answer for tankers
    As newbuildings continue to enter service, tanker sector has no option but to remove existing vessels
  • China Shipping Development issues profit warning
    Chinese major unable to escape from overcapacity and expensive bunkers may have to resort to bond issue
  • Going down in history
    Fateful voyage of the Albion revealed in priceless manuscript of captain's letter sent to Lloyd's underwriters in 1810
  • EU and US seaborne trade still below pre-crisis levels
    Figures from the International Transport Forum show the overall picture is 'stagnant'
  • New EU mission will complement Atalanta in fight against piracy
    EUCAP Nestor will focus on maritime capacities of countries in Horn of Africa and training of Somali coast guard
  • Asciano plans $358m Port Botany upgrade
    Introduction of box-handling automation will 'decimate' workforce, says Maritime Union of Australia
  • HHI eyes $1.1bn offshore deals
    South Korean shipbuilding giant in final steps to win two platform orders
  • Titan Petrochemicals reveals buyout offer from Chinese oil trader
    Deal with Guangdong Zhenrong Energy would include provision to buy 11% stake from Warburg Pincus
  • STX OSV secures PSV contract from Troms
    Vessel to be delivered in 2014 to charter by Statoil
  • Rongsheng seeks to extend deadline for Quanchai deal
    China's top private yard reluctant to finalise buyout deal amid weak market conditions

Fairplayweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • IACS chairman sets out priorities
    THE new chairman of IACS, Tom Boardley, has set a top priority for the organisation that it focuses on developing harmonised common structural rules during his year in office
  • APT cries foul over loan lag
    BLACKSTONE-owned APT has filed suit against the US government, alleging that bias against private equity has stalled its loan guarantee application
  • Somalia reportedly shielded pirate boss
    A PIRATE kingpin was given a diplomatic protection by Somalia's president, a Reuters report alleged today
  • Ferry sinks off Zanzibar
    A FERRY carrying at least 250 people in Tanzania reportedly sank today near Zanzibar
  • Nigeria mulls $5Bn fine in tanker-tied spill
    NIGERIA might impose a $5Bn fine against Royal Dutch Shell in connection with a 2011 offshore oil spill, IHS World Markets Energy reported today.509773.timg
  • Helvetia swallows maritime portfolio
    GROUPAMA, one of France's largest marine insurers, said it is selling its maritime underwriting unit to Swiss insurer Helvetia Assurance
  • Euronav runs up $20M in fresh losses
    ANTWERP'S tanker operator Euronav said today it ran up another $20.2M in net losses in the first half of the year
  • Chinese ship to join Russian Arctic flotilla
    A CHINESE icebreaker will for the first time be joining a convoy of 10 Russian cargo ships in transiting westward through the northern Chukchi and Laptev seas
  • Class NK also cuts out Iran
    JAPANESE classification society Class NK confirmed to Fairplay today it will close its Tehran office
  • Vehicle carrier order rise seen by bank
    DNB NOR has told Fairplay that the bank expects more orders for vehicle carrier newbuildings as the supply-demand balance improves
  • NCSP iron ore exports drop 49% in H1
    IRON ORE exports fell 49% in this year's first half year on year for Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • Crude palm oil prices seen ready for rally
    CRUDE palm oil prices are headed for another rally as the El Nino effect and lower soybean production in the US exerts upward pressure on demand
  • Panamaxes lose momentum
    BROKERS cautioned today that rates for Panamax bulkers might be losing momentum

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • NY-NJ Port Expedites Bayonne Bridge Project
    The Bayonne Bridge will have enough clearance by the fall of 2015 to handle larger post-Panamax ships that will start...
  • Maersk to Hike US-Oceania Rates in August
    Maersk Line will boost rates on its services from the U.S. to all ports in Australia, New Zealand and the...
  • Housing Starts Rise, But Permits Fall
    U.S. housing starts in June rose at the fastest rate in almost four years, but permits for construction of new...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls for Third Week
    Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 2.6 percent this week, down for the third week in...
  • Maersk Renews Seattle Calls
    The Port of Seattle got good news for a change on Tuesday when Maersk Line renewed its agreement to call...
  • China-Africa Trade Booms
    Sino-African trade is booming even as China's overall trade growth rates continue to slow because of weak domestic demand and...
  • UASC Sets Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge
    United Arab Shipping Company has joined other major ocean carriers in announcing a peak-season surcharge on westbound cargo from Asia...
  • Lidinsky Praises Container Availability Report
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. praised ocean carriers and the Department of Agriculture for a new weekly...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Confusion reigns in the liner industry
    To an outsider business analyst looking in, the container liner industry must paint a very confused picture: even to an insider the view is distinctly murky. For ...
  • Different fortunes for LB and LA ports in H1
    The first half liftings of the US west Coast ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles vary widely - while the latter has seen increases in both inbound and outbound ...
  • Dammam congestion free but slower
  • Mombasa mobilised again
    Action taken by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) this year has resulted in a major improvement in cargo-handling activity at the country's leading port Mombasa. ...
  • Irish exports driving recovery
    Exports from the Republic of Ireland increased by 7% in May, compared to the same month of 2011, to EUR7.52 (USD9.17) billion, with 58% going to EU counties [36% ...
  • MSC Flaminia: superstructure and engine room 'unaffected'
  • Chinese ports on the up for H1
    Despite the downturn in the traditional markets of Europe and the US, China's ports are continuing to grow their liftings according to volume statistics for the ...
  • Lome CT gears up
    Terminal Investment Ltd (TIL), which is a company with close links to Geneva-based container shipping company MSC, has placed an order with Finland-based Konecranes ...
  • Schedule reliability and container on-time delivery getting better
    More containers were delivered on time in June compared to May despite schedule reliability remaining constant, according to INTTRA's and SeaIntel's first joint ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • US secures Strait
  • UDW poised to pop
  • MSC Flaminia develops list
    The firefighting tug Fairmount Expedition is fighting the blaze on the abandoned containership MSC Flaminia as well as undertaking boundary cooling to try to prevent the fire spreading.
  • African ferry sinks
    A Tanzanian ferry has sunk with 250 people on board near the island of Zanzibar.
  • Nakilat cruising
    Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat) continues to report steady earnings during the year so far.
  • Save the whales!
    Ships are to be re-routed in San Francisco Bay to help cut down on whale fatalities.
  • Livestock lag
    An order for 10 livestock carriers at Sungdong in Korea has been delayed due to lack of a refund guarantee.
  • Titan's White Knight
    Titan Petrochamical looks to have been thrown a lifeline in its battle for survival after a major investor agreed to a cash injection.
  • CSDC heads for loss
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has warned investors it is heading for a loss in the first six months of 2012.
  • Supramaxes sold
    Interest in second-hand supramaxes remains strong as another two sales were reported.
  • Ultrabulk back for more
    Ultrabulk has returned to Japan for more eco-friendly bulk carriers and has added additional vessels at Samjin Shipbuilding, its first at a Chinese shipyard.
  • Rex rises again
    French container line CMA CGM has resurrected its Asia to Red Sea loop without former partner APL.
  • Wartsila profit falls
    Finnish ship engine maker Wartsila has posted lower net earnings in the first half of 2012.
  • No word on Bahrain
    IM Skaugen is still none the wiser about its prospects of winning the tender for the Bahrain LNG import project.
  • KDM wants $36m
    Ukraine's KDM Shipping has said it wants to raise $36m for fleet expansion in its Polish IPO.
  • APT takes on US
    American Petroleum Tankers (APT) is suing the US government over alleged delays in a financing application.
  • ClassNK quits Iran
    Japan's ClassNK is the latest classification society to stop its Iranian dealings after US pressure.
  • Nordea earnings down
    Swedish bank Nordea's shipping profit has fallen in the second quarter as loan losses increased.
  • CSSC fears profit plunge
    Shipbuilder China CSSC Holdings has forecast a big drop in net earnings in the first half.
  • Troms confirms STX OSV order
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder STX OSV confirmed today that it has firmed up a newbuilding contract for a large platform supply vessel with Norway's Troms Offshore.
  • Analyst sounds TI alarm

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Retail, railroads reflect tepid economy
  • No merger of produce trade groups
    The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association ended merger discussions Tuesday, citing unresolved differences in combining both their memberships and support staffs.
  • CMA CGM redeploys in Asia-Red Sea trade
  • Commentary: Making due in the South Pacific
    Although Maersk has exited the Wallis and Futuna, and Vanuatu island trades, freight forwarders on the islands are confident that they will find ways through other carrier services to move containerized goods.
  • COSCO, MSC raising Asia-Latin America rates
  • Hong Kong air cargo shows 2Q lift
  • Gypsy moth eggs found at Port of Tacoma
    It's Asian gypsy moth season again and U.S. border officials are trying to prevent the pests from entering the United States, where they could pose significant danger to forests and crops.
  • Intermodal, autos boost CSX, KCS earnings
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • MSC drops Charleston, Port Everglades on East Coast feeder
    The service decreased its total roundtrip voyage time from 14 days to seven days, and removed one vessel. It now operates weekly with one 3,840-TEU ship in a rotation of Philadelphia, New York, Freeport (Bahamas) and Philadelphia.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Fujairah prices moving in different directions
    Overall price picture in the market remains uncertain.
  • Market lacks direction across Europe
    Congestion and limited enquiries add to sluggish market.
  • Dan-Bunkering beefs up Shanghai office
    Danish bunker company adds to its Shanghai operation.
  • Wartsila posts weaker first half profit
    Engine maker's results held back by depressed shipping markets.
  • New emulsion fuel has promising production start
    Ecomulsion Fuel Solutions says it hopes to reduce the processing cost of its alternative to conventional bunker fuel.
  • Asian bunker fuel oil prices mostly lower
    Price of 380 cSt in Singapore falls for the first time in over a week.
  • Iran offers cover to any ship
    Move to skirt round European ban on insuring vessels carrying Iranian oil.
  • Wartsila Hamworthy inks scrubber deal
    Set to provide four hybrid scrubber systems to two Royal Caribbean newbuild cruise vessels.
  • Shipping remains weak spot for ship financier
    Nordea making provision for more loan losses from shipping.
  • Norwegian shipbuilder wins contract for LNG-powered vessel
    Kleven Maritime chosen for its 'long experience and competence' in building LNG-powered vessels, says Remøy Shipping managing director.
  • South China sees marginal increase in fuel oil imports
    July imports relatively stable on tepid demand for bonded bunkers.
  • Belgian tanker firm widens H1 losses
    Challenge for tanker market 'still almost entirely' on the oversupply of available tonnage, it says.
  • Titan receives proposal for $213 million capital injection
    Proposed offer, however, subject to the adjournment and ultimate withdrawal of legal proceedings filed against it.

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