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October 19, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin, Evergreen cut China-Europe capacity 23pc for winter season
  • French state investment arm to buy US$150 million in CMA CGM equity bonds
  • Long Beach September box volume falls 2.9pc as LA posts 5.6pc hike
  • Who's responsible for box weights? Shippers, truckers, carriers disagree
  • Heavier container weights will work on 18,000-TEUers, says Lloyds Register
  • Intertanko endorses BIMCO's standard armed shipboard guard contract
  • DHL invests heavily to enlarge its logistics infrastructure in India
  • Obama Administration speeds up old ship removal to clean California bay
  • Shortsea, inland shipping, low-sulphur fuel costs focus talks in Hamburg
  • UK's Network Rail to build national road haulage distribution centre
  • Australian regulators fine Emirates US$10 million for cargo price-fixing
  • Gulf Air Cargo claims to be one of few in region ready for e-freight
  • GACAG seeks e-customs filing, acceptance of Kyoto paperless accords

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • Bahri's net profit sees massive increase in Q3 & nine months
  • Containership deliveries increase as demolition accelerates
  • UASC introduces GEM1 direct service from ISC, Arabian Gulf & Red Sea to Turkey
  • Anti-dumping duty likely on chemical
  • Anti-dumping duty on stainless steel imports
  • Apparel exports down 7.2 pc in Aug.
  • JNPT participating in maritime event
  • Turkey steaming ahead in developing container terminal capacity in the Mediterranean
  • Railways to get reforms push
  • Truck movement in India slower than global average
  • India should target $100 bn exports to China by 2018: Fieo
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand
  • FAO lowers global rice output estimates

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • China Eastern postpones Sendai service launch
    China Eastern has postponed the launch of its new service between Shanghai Pudong and Sendai (Japan) which was planned to start today (18 October 2012). Like other Chinese and Japa...
  • Seko Logistics in UK welcomes Gary Morter to board of directors
    Gary Morter has joined Seko Logistics UK's board as executive director. At earlier stages in his career Morter held senior management positions with P&O Containers, P&O Ned...
  • Schmitz Cargobull appoints new head of sales Central Europe
    The German trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has appointed Jens Zeller as the new head of sales for Central Europe. Zeller will thus support and coordinate the activities of t...
  • Med Cross Lines with new Koper-Libya service
    Med Cross Lines, an Italian shipping company based in Venice, will start operating a new regular liner service between the port of Koper (Slovenia) to Libya on 22 October 2012. The...
  • Cargolux and Chep Aerospace Solutions extend partnership until 2017
    Luxembourg-based Cargolux, one of Europe's largest all-cargo airlines, and Chep Aerospace Solutions, one of the world's leading independent providers of outsourced unit load device...
  • Norfolk Southern: faster sand deliveries thanks to upgraded terminal
    The US rail service provider Norfolk Southern has reported that the unloading of its trains hauling sand will soon be five times faster thanks to a USD 20 million upgrade at the Ho...
  • Hitachi Europe launches European Rail Research Centre in UK
    Hitachi Europe has launched a European Rail Research Centre in London (UK). The newly established European Rail Research Centre will focus on a broad range of areas, including roll...
  • Denmark's Contino Group equips fleet with telematics
    The Danish Contino Group is equipping more than 300 trucks with TX Max onboard computers built by the German telematics firm Transics. The equipment will be integrated into the for...
  • Anderson Trucking purchases Canadian Wylon Transport
    Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), based in St Cloud MN (USA), has purchased the Canadian company Waylon Transport in Edmonton. Waylon was founded in 1982 as an intra-provincial carr...
  • Project cargo network appoints new representative in Australia
    Project Professionals Group (PPG), a project forwarding network, has appointed Townley Group International Ltd as its new member for Australia. Townley Group already represents PPG...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • Austal USA holds LCS 6 keel-laying ceremony
  • VT Halter Marine delivers ATB tug to Bouchard
  • McDermott's Mexico yard gets rig refurb contracts
  • Agribusiness bigs launch ocean freight partnership
  • Costa Concordia hearings continue
  • Ezra spins off yard operations into separate listed company
  • Austal books new orders for wind farm service vessels
  • Pirates kidnap crew of Bourbon offshore vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • Oregon governor on mission to promote trade with state
  • Port of Vancouver, USA schedules budget workshop
  • Pair of Crowley employees earn company's highest honor
  • Carriers cutting sailings on China/Europe/Med service
  • VT Halter Marine delivers new ATB offshore tug

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • Light at the end of a dirty tunnel
    For all the gloomy forecasts, there is hope on the horizon for crude tankers
  • India energy giant opens its door to foreign LNG
    Drop in production from domestic gasfield will see imports rise, says Reliance Industries
  • Thermal coal will save the dry bulk market, says BIMCO
    China and India expected to step up imports to meet rising power-generation needs
  • Is private equity an answer to funding woes or a wolf in sheep's clothing?
    If the answer is both, shipowners must learn to recognise the difference
  • Angola LNG gives owners cause for cheer
    The world's newest exporter may need chartered-in tonnage to meet Asian demand
  • OSG consolidates its crude fleet in Athens
    Move from UK is a cost-cutting measure that will generate economies of scale
  • Cross-Mediterranean clean tanker trade goes 'ballistic'
    Urgent charter drives rates up 20 points overnight
  • Bonny Island hijack signals worrying rise in kidnap and ransom
    Seven foreign nationals kidnapped while nine Nigerians remained on Bourbon Liberty 249
  • Meyer Werft wins $917m cruiseship order from NCL
    US major secures German export funding as New York IPO remains dormant
  • Evergreen will wait for market recovery before boosting capacity
    Hsieh says Taiwan liner operator will renew rather than expand its fleet
  • Is bid to save OSG a 'transfusion' for a patient too far gone to save?
    Tanker firm's condition too critical to justify resuscitating it, say critics
  • Study casts fresh doubt on prospects for US LNG export projects
    Delayed approval for start-ups could tip shortage of specialist tonnage into surplus
  • Coustas warns eco-ship orders may lose money
    Containership owner says retrofitting an existing ship is better business
  • Flag states will follow Panama's lead to vet armed guards nationally
    Deadline extended for private maritime security firms after take-up of just 10
  • An industry on trial
    Several factors prevented more lives being lost on Costa Concordia
  • Eastern promise
    Lloyd's List's Middle East and Indian subcontinent awards hail fresh thinking
  • Analysis: Hard-pressed OSG bets its ranch on hopes for a tanker upturn
    But Fredriksen or other rivals may pounce on low-priced opportunity, warn experts
  • Hanjin and Evergreen follow Maersk's lead to announce cuts in sailings
    Companies strip 23% of capacity from joint Asia-Europe service
  • CMA CGM could open IPO window from July 2014
    Exclusive: Carrier's largest investor, Robert Yildirim, may exit once the offering goes live
  • Yildirim puts shipping investment on hold
    Exclusive interview: Investor eyes ports but finds shipping less attractive than mining and commodities
  • Bahri posts increase in third-quarter profit
    Dry bulk growth, slow steaming and stronger general cargo business support Saudi carrier

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • Hanjin, Evergreen trim Asia/Europe capacity
    HANJIN Shipping and Evergreen Line are reducing capacity on their joint China/Europe service for 4Q, as the seasonal drop in demand has started
  • ITF: crew in limbo out of pocket $90,000
    SEAFARERS on a product tanker detained at Colombo are owed at least $90,000 in unpaid wages, the ITF told Fairplay today
  • OSV demand surge seen
    WINDFARM schemes planned up to 2020 will create demand for at least 300 offshore supply vessels in Europe alone, GL predicted today
  • Morocco adjourns trial of Comanav Six
    A COURT in Morocco has adjourned until 14 November during the trial of Comanav's former chairman, who remains charged with sabotage
  • Goose-egg nears for drybulk fleet growth
    GROWTH of the global drybulk fleet is likely to fall from double-digits this year to a virtually nil within two years, a shipping analyst warned today
  • Singapore dangles LNG bunkering carrot
    SINGAPORE might offer LNG bunkering by late 2014, the city-state's Maritime & Port Authority
  • BIMCO sees key to box sector's recovery
    BOX SHIPPING'S growth will slow significantly in the next few years, which means recovery of demand is the key to the sector's future, according to BIMCO
  • Alang's breakers return after striking
    BREAKERS returned to work today at Alang in Gujarat after a six-day strike
  • Just 1.2% growth seen in product tankers
    PRODUCT tanker fundamentals are looking good in contrast with the oversupplied market for dirty tankers, BIMCO said today
  • Box ship deliveries seen breaking teu record
    SHIPYARDS will be breaking a 2008 record on total teu delivered in 2013, a broker's study said today
  • VLGC rates keep sinking
    VLGC RATES have dropped below the $50 per tonne for the first time since March, as vessel supply continues to outstrip demand
  • BAHRI profits jump by 157%
    BAHRI of Saudi Arabia said today its third-quarter net profits shot up by 157.3% year on year
  • Offshore remains finance focus
    "IF IT SMELLS of offshore, you will get the money," Dagfinn Lunde, DVB Bank's shipping chief, has assured Marine Money Athens
  • Empty containers clog Venezuela's ports
    VENEZUELA'S strict empty container regulation is exacerbating already severe port congestion, SeaFreight president Roland Malins-Smith told the Caribbean Shipping Association conference
  • Searchers seek second mariner
    SEARCHERS are looking today in the Gulf of Mexico for a missing seafarer - just a day after another GoM rescue operation was called off for another mariner

The Journal of Commerce - Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • Hanjin, Evergreen Slash Capacity on China-Europe Service
    Container carrier Hanjin Shipping and maritime transportation company Evergreen Line are reducing capacity on the weekly China-Europe service from October to December because of a seasonal drop in trade demand. The joint rotation is referred to as "China-U.K. Express" by Hanjin and "China-Europe-Mediterranean" by Evergreen. Among 13 voyages scheduled in the fourth...
  • Evergreen Line Presents New Ship
    Evergreen Line introduced the Ever Leading at its maiden voyage event in Felixstowe, England, on Oct. 17. The ship is owned by Evergreen Marine, the U.K. brand under Evergreen Line, and is the third L-type container ship on the U.K. Shipping Registry. It is about 1,096 feet in length and 150...
  • Record Container Ship Deliveries Expected in 2013
    Next year will see a record number of container ship deliveries, which will boost the global fleet by 9.5 percent. Braemar's latest Quarterly Container Ship Fleet Statistics forecasts vessels totaling 1.7 million 20-foot-equivalent units of capacity will join the fleet next year, 13 percent more than the record 1.5 million TEUs...
  • Asia-Europe Rate War Unlikely, NOL Chief Says
    SHENZHEN, China - NOL Group President and CEO Ng Yat Chung doesn't expect a rate war on the Asia-Europe trade lane, largely because carrier alliances are removing capacity and carriers realize "increased competition in a shrinking market isn't a recipe for prosperity." The deep container shipping market downturn is more than just a...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • CMA CGM secures cash injection as it eyes IPO
    The French ocean carrier CMA CGM has confirmed that it has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement [MoA] with sovereign wealth fund Fonds Strategique d'Investissement ...
  • COSCON and CSCL to team up on domestic and possibly international routes
    China's two biggest shipping lines, COSCON and China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL], are to join forces to operate a domestic service suggesting it could be the ...
  • Evergreen celebrates new UK-flagged boxship, but denies chasing market share
    UK parliamentary under-secretary of state for transport [DTI]Stephen Hammond said that he was 'delighted' to see the relationship between Evergreen and ...
  • Bimco's latest report does not ease box worries
    BIMCO's latest report on the boxship market pours further gloom on the sector, with the global shipping association declaring that a market balance in the sector ...
  • Antwerp box traffic holding up
    The Port of Antwerp has published its throughput figures for the first nine months of the year, and it is so far so good for its container traffic with TEU processed ...
  • Daily Maersk, still daily for now
    In Maersk Line's dramatic announcement last week that it was to cull its AE5 Asia - Med service and suspend the Asia - north Europe AE9 string until early December, ...
  • And the winner is.....
    Not long to wait now: just after lunchtime today in the west end of London, 300 senior executives - the great and the good of the container shipping industry - ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • ADM seals alliance
    Archer Daniels Midland and Wilmar International have secured regulatory approval to cement alliances focused on freight, fertilizer and edible oils.
  • BLT beef reignites
    One of Berlian Laju Tanker's most outspoken creditors has accused the beleaguered Indonesia operator of attempting to dodge a $39m claim related to a charter dispute that was thought to be settled back in June.
  • Bocimar in the black
    Bocimar is well-positioned to cash in on the recent revival of rates tied to capesize bulkers, the Belgian operator's parent told investors Thursday.
  • SEC sues Yorkville
    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against a Jersey City hedge fund manager and two of its top executives.
  • Five dead off Korea
    Five seafarers died after the coastguard vessel that rescued them from a sinking Malaysian cargoship capsized off the coast of South Korea.
  • Arctic cold on cape values
    Capesize values may slide to the lowest point in more than a decade given the weak market, Arctic Securities says.
  • Grandweld signs up two more
    Grandweld Shipyards of Dubai has added two more crewboats to its orderbook.
  • Table for two?
    Uncertainty surrounding Overseas Shipholding Group's finances have inspired countless rumours but one is particularly sensational, market insiders said Thursday.
  • LNG rates at 2012 low
    Period rates for LNG carriers have dipped to the lowest level seen this year, Dahlman Rose says.
  • Double for Afai Southern
    China's Shenzhen Pengxing has ordered two high-speed ferries at Afai Southern Shipyard.
  • RABT adds Baltic run
    Rederi AB TransAtlantic has expanded its Baltic operations with the addition of a new Poland to UK run.
  • Not the season to be jolly
    Timid demand in China and negative developments in the global economy will stand in the way of a seasonal upswing in the dry-cargo market in the final quarter of 2012, Pacific Basin Shipping warns.
  • Keppel down in Q2
    Keppel Corp has seen its third quarter net earnings slide by 15% due to stiff competition for work in the offshore and marine business.
  • Pac B back on the horse
    Pacific Basin Shipping has dipped into its huge war chest to purchase its first vessel in almost a year.
  • More wind work
    Australia's Austal has won a contract to build three wind farm support ships.
  • NOL sees the light
    Neptune Orient Lines may be back on the road to profitability but it could be some time before there is any significant change in its fortunes, its CEO has said.
  • Alang back to work
    Workers at shipbreaking yards in Alang will pick up their tools again this afternoon, ending strike action.
  • Euroferries charters newbuild
    Cross-Channel operator Euroferries has signed a four-year charter deal for a ferry built on spec by Austal in Australia.
  • Braemar crunches box numbers
    Record newbuilding arrivals will expand global containership fleet by one tenth in 2013.
  • Geden crewman missing
    The US Coast Guard has launched a search for a crewman missing from a Geden Lines suezmax in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • "Can I have another go?"
    A Russian master has been jailed in the UK for twice crashing his ship while more than four times over the drink-drive limit.
  • Triyards makes debut
    Triyards has made an assured debut on the Singapore stock exchange.
  • 'Hand of god' steered
    Divine intervention rather than the actions of Captain Francesco Schettino prevented greater tragedy after the Costa Concordia grounded, an Italian court has heard.
  • Lerbinger leaves HSH
    HSH Nordbank CEO Paul Lerbinger is leaving the shipping lender at the end of this month.
  • Su ponders VLOC swaps
    Ever-inventive shipowner Nobu Su is pondering switching four giant ore carriers on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries into LNG newbuildings.
  • EOC wins upgrade gig
    EOC has won a $15m contract to upgrade a floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit working off Vietnam.
  • CNPC plots VLCC order
    China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is plotting a new VLCC order with PDVSA of Venezuela.
  • US yard worker killed
    A DonJon shipyard worker has died after becoming trapped in machinery in the US.
  • Sterno refloated
    A Fiducia Rederi mini-bulker has been pulled free after grounding off Sweden.
  • Coscol cash cut
    Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has suffered a 73% drop in net earnings in the third quarter.
  • Saudi deal for MEO
    Miclyn Express Offshore has secured contracts for three crew/utility vessels from oil company Saudi Aramco.
  • Kapoor joins Drewry
    Rahul Kapoor is jumping ship from RS Platou Markets to join Drewry's new research initiative in Singapore.
  • KS Maritime buys bulkers
    KS Maritime has emerged as the buyer of two handymax bulkers sold by Jakarta-based Noah Shipping Solutions.
  • NCL books cruise double
    Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has ordered a new cruise ship at Germany's Meyer Werft in a deal worth EUR700m ($917m).

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • European forwarder index still paints bleak picture
  • China's Lenovo to build PCs in NC
    The new PC assembly line is currently under construction and slated to open early next year, the company said. It will reside within Lenovo's recently expanded 240,000-square foot distribution center in Whitsett, N.C.
  • Following the wind
    When wind energy company Iberdrola Renewable completes construction of a North American wind farm, Red Arrow Logistics comes up behind to pick up unused supplies and materials and transports them to the next build site.
  • Evergreen/Hanjin to skip some Asia-Europe sailings
    The two liner carriers said they're considering further capacity reduction on the joint service depending on market demand and supply situation. More details are to be announced when finalized.
  • Americold offers truck capacity finder
  • WSC names Viccars Brussels rep
  • CN, Tundra to build terminal to move Bakken crude
    The terminal will initially load 30,000 barrels of crude oil per day into railcars - the equivalent of more than 50 tank cars worth - starting in the second quarter of 2013. It will have the potential to handle unit trains of 100 tank cars.
  • Foxconn removes underage interns in Chinese plant
  • RedLine, Junction partner on produce tracking
  • MSC offers Philly-NY landbridge off Oceania loop
  • WWL reclaims former sales exec
  • UP reports $1 billion quarterly profit
  • U.S. Bank boosts freight pay management team
  • UASC opens Turkey agency
  • CHEP Aerospace buys equipment repairer

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2012
  • Confusion about US ECA requirements
    Shipping executive tells conference that owners have been forced to buy marine diesel to comply.
  • Prices fall for second day in Fujairah
    Prices keep moving downwards across Middle Eastern and African ports.
  • Prices lack direction in Rotterdam
    Weak demand seems to be driving bunker prices downwards.
  • Order an eco ship and you'll be 'disappointed', says shipowner
    Danaos CEO is concerned that owners are getting little more than a strong sales pitch.
  • Slow steaming boosts Bahri's profits
    Q3 earnings of Saudi shipping company more than double year-on-year.
  • Liners face uphill task to re-balance rates
    Sharp contrast between trans-Pacific and Europe-bound trading lanes.
  • 2013 'biggest year ever' for containership deliveries
    Increases in fleet this year 'actively countered' by demolition, says Braemar Seascope's container analyst.
  • IFO prices largely dip at major ports
    Supplies of marine fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Evergreen to receive sixth L-type containership
    8,452 TEU capacity vessel to be delivered to firm on October 22.
  • Fuel oil stocks declining
    Increased demand from Vietnam and Philippines leaves Singapore stocks at two-week low.
  • Turkish supplier terminates trader's contract
    The trader had been in her position for two years.
  • Yard outlines cost implications of building LNG-fuelled tugs
    LNG-fuelled tugs could cost 40% more to build than conventional tugs, says Keppel spokesman.
  • DNV: 2020 a key year for shipping
    One out of 10 newbuilds in 2020 will 'certainly' be running on LNG, says President.
  • Singapore targets LNG bunkering operations by 2014
    Port authority finalising licensing requirements for LNG bunker suppliers and craft operators.
  • Containership industry urged to change its focus
    Current industry model based on growth 'not sustainable', says NOL Chairman.
  • 'E-dispute resolution' concept mooted for bunker industry
    Bunkering disputes envisaged to be resolved within three to eight weeks, says Singapore arbitrator.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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