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November 19, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates plunge 11.4pc to $1,225/TEU as all trades decline
  • TSA carriers delay US$400/FEU dry cargo rate hike to December 15
  • Maersk Line first carrier to surpass million TEU mark in Qingdao
  • Hamburg volume off 0.6pc to 6.7 million TEU, Asian imports down 8.3pc
  • CMA CGM charterer Global Ship Lease praises carrier price discipline
  • South Carolina ports benefit from renewed export log trade with China
  • Nantong to develop China's first 'smart' navigational channel in Jiangsu
  • Chongqing agri investor group develops inter-provincial cold chain service
  • Specific cargo description demanded by Korean Customs - that, or fines
  • Hainan and Singapore set up joint venture to manage Yangpu terminal
  • US poultry sector urges Congress to grant Russia normal trade relations
  • Royal Mail Group back in black, prompting speculation of an IPO ahead
  • TIACA welcomes EU's decision to defer to UN on aviation carbon tax
  • Korean Air re-launches its thrice weekly service to Saudi Arabia
  • DB Schenker opens 9,000-square metre DC between Tokyo airports
  • Anchorage air volume declines 25pc, fuelling hub status grows traffic

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Arshiya International's Q2 net profit up 11 pc, revenue increases 50 pc
  • MOL India shifts to new office in Kolkata
  • MSPL receives third dry bulk vessel
  • NYK connects its largest solar energy generating system to power grid
  • Tanker glut contracting on W. Africa trade
  • Teamglobal Logistics celebrates seven successful years
  • The fraternity turns out in strength for a glittering evening
  • KoPT may install floating crane for transloading
  • Pratibha Cauvery refloated; being taken to Chennai Port
  • CFS Association organises second Inter-CFS Cricket Tournament at Mundra
  • Sarjak forays into ODC shipments by air
  • SECRs throughput remains flat at 84.11 mt
  • Slow world air cargo growth persists: IATA
  • Truck rentals up 3-4 pc in Oct.
  • Difficult to achieve annual export target of $360 bn: Anand Sharma
  • Forex reserves drop by $ 781 m to $ 293.56 bn
  • INR sheds 42 paise to end at 55.17 on heavy dollar buying
  • BBC Chartering increases service frequency to WCSA
  • Clipper Projects to manage new multi-purpose pool
  • Project Professionals Group appoints Stella Group in northern Europe

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Rhenus Midgard Wilhelmshaven: first fully laden capesizer in German seaport 16. November 2012 The "Navios Pollux" recently became the first fully laden capesize vessel to call at the extended Rhenus Midgard quay in Wilhelmshaven (Germany). The Panama-flagged ship, carrying ...
  • New president for European Federation of Inland Ports
    The members of the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP), who recently gathered for the trade body's general assembly in Vienna, elected a new president - Jean-Louis Jérôme, C...
  • RJ ends decades-long Oman service
    After nearly 40 years of service, Royal Jordanian (RJ) decided to suspend its currently four-times weekly operations between Amman and Muscat (Oman), as of tomorrow (17 November 20...
  • Etihad Cargo expands into West Africa
    Etihad Cargo, a division of UAE-based Etihad Airways, has reintroduced a weekly freighter service from Abu Dhabi to the Nigerian city of Lagos, using a Boeing 747-400F freighter, w...
  • U.S. Xpress expands Mexican footprint and service offerings
    U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc, a leading provider of transportation services throughout North America, will significantly expand its presence and range of US/Mexican cross-border ser...
  • Fuso and Nissan collaborating with light truck sales
    Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus and Nissan Motor Co have signed an agreement covering a long-term cooperation on the reciprocal supply of light-duty trucks in Japan. Beginning in Jan...
  • AA first ever US carrier to offer direct USA to Paraguay service
    Today (16 November 2012) American Airlines (AA) will begin a non-stop service four times per week from Asuncion (Paraguay) to Miami FL (USA), making AA the first ever US carrier to...
  • Nicolini keeps the helm of Assoferr
    Logtainer CEO Guido Nicolini has been unanimously re-elected president of Italy's Association of Railway and Intermodal Operators (Assoferr), which he will lead in the next two yea...
  • Two new managing directors for LUG aircargo handling GmbH from 2013
    The German service provider LUG aircargo handling has announced that Patrik Tschirch and Lutz Schmidt will both become managing directors of the company, effective 1 January 2013. ...
  • Gotthard line closed yet again for several days
    The Gotthard rail link through the Swiss Alps has had to be closed yet again due to a new rockslide near Gurtnellen. According to the country's national railway SBB, the route is e...
  • Asstra opens office in Czechia
    The international transport and logistics service provider Asstra has reinforced its presence in Europe. This month (November), the company announced that it has opened a new offic...
  • Dachser expands network in South Africa
    Dachser South Africa, a national subsidiary of the Germany-based global service provider Dachser, recently opened a new branch office in Port Elizabeth. The move enlarges the natio...
  • France launches third rail motorway project
    The French minister of transport, Frédéric Cuvillier, has launched the country's third rail motorway project. The planned new Atlantic Rail Motorway (Autoroute Ferroviaire de l'Axe...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Vigor gets $34.8 million for mobile landing platform work
  • Electric Boat gets $88.8 million more for Virginia class...
  • Seadrill buys ultra-deepwater semi Songa Eclipse
  • MarAd guidance on Sandy Jones Act waiver requirements
  • Conrad Industries books more business
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip Jiangsu Eastern PSVs
  • BP settles criminal charges in Deepwater Horizon case

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Transpacific carriers push back scheduled dry cargo rate increase
  • Intermodal up, carloads down for weekly rail traffic count
  • Port association schedules annual trade routes workshop
  • Greig Star names Inchcape new Port of Houston agent
  • Matson Navigation taps Park as government relations veep

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Pacific box lines delay rate increase
    Two-week hold on rate hike
  • APM Terminals pushes ahead with Nigeria project
    Badagry outside Lagos will handle domestic and regional transhipment cargoes
  • Carnival pays its shareholders a pre-Christmas windfall
    Special dividend of $0.50 per share makes up for earlier austerity
  • Sanko saga reveals changing face of Japanese bankruptcy protection
    Shipowner presses on with rehabilitation drive as the country's economy stalls
  • It's Gaga: flag states offer rival definitions of who is a seafarer
    As MLC looms, disputed terms spell confusion for cruise companies
  • BP still faces huge Deepwater Horizon bills despite $4.5bn penalty
    Experts say oil major could have to pay much more to settle outstanding civil cases
  • Money for old boats
    Far-flung, impoverished island communities are forced to compromise on ferry safety
  • Fall in Middle East VLCC supply will support new rate growth
    DNB Markets expects prices to double to $40,000 per day
  • McNelis named TBS chief executive
    Management emphasises post-bankruptcy continuity after departure of co-founder Joseph Royce
  • Get in quick
    Prices for newbuildings may be about to turn upwards
  • Le Havre chooses Odfjell Terminals for liquid bulk storage project
    Study planned for first-phase storage capacity of 150,000 cu m-200,000 cu m
  • Janholt to retire from J Lauritzen
    Exclusive interview: President steps down in February after 28 years with Danish owner
  • Austere new world
    Business lending must revive, but shipowners will not credit as freely as they did
  • Japan shells out $50m per day for extra LNG imports
    Demand growth strengthens Tokyo's need to cut costs
  • Capesize rates hold steady
    Good, if not spectacular, demand bodes well for next week
  • Outlook improves for Boskalis profits
    Group 'in no rush' to sell marine civil infrastructure firm Archirodon
  • P&I clubs must pay out $9m before group reinsurance kicks in
    IG raises individual club retention for first time since the 2010 policy year
  • Who is liable if lethal force is wrongly used?
    Enrica Lexie case highlights questions that owners and security firms must clarify
  • Booth parts company with Deutsche Shipping
    Sources claim financier clashed with global co-head Bedranowsky
  • Ross and Diamond S brace for fall-out from 'shaky credit' counterparty OSG
    Distressed asset legend shrugs off fears and criticism, as market laments 'sad day'
  • OSG's Chapter 11 move centres on missed SEC deadline tax issue
    Details emerge as latest shipping bankruptcy drama launches in Delaware
  • BV's Anne predicts upturn in yard prices
    Newly retired class society marine director says demand has now hit bottom

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Two sought after oil rig blast off Louisiana
    SEARCHERS were reported today to be looking for two rig workers missing since their facility exploded today off Louisiana
  • Chemoil triples 3Q profits
    SINGAPORE-listed Chemoil said today it tripled its 3Q profits on a 26% year on year rise in bunker sales volumes
  • Singapore tightens standards on bunker quality
    SINGAPORE, the world's leading bunkering port, has amended its standards to improve fuel quality
  • IG raises club retention cost - again
    P&I CLUBS were told today by the International Group that the levy for individual club retention will be raised to $9M
  • Scheme bundles container ship companies
    DUTCH container feeder specialist JR Shipping is about to merge 11 one-box-ship companies to secure refinancing from HSH Nordbank
  • Transocean wins back award
    DRILL shipowner Transocean has won an appeals court ruling reinstating a $15M jury award against rival Maersk Drilling USA
  • Southern Cross deal for Ultrapetrol lauded
    THIS WEEK'S majority purchase of Ultrapetrol by Southern Cross attracted a "great deal" assessment at the Marine Money conference in New York
  • Court papers explain OSG bankruptcy timing
    OSG SOUGHT Chapter 11 protection on 14 November because a missed SEC deadline would have triggered default, bankruptcy court documents confirm
  • VLCCs extend gains on low vessel count
    SPOT RATES for VLCCs are continuing their recent rise, and a low vessel count in the Gulf bodes well for further gains
  • Prison urged in collision
    A PROSECUTOR has called for prison sentences of 4-5 years in the fatal collision of a Turkish general cargo ship with a French fishing vessel
  • Antarctic ship hits reef
    COOL WORK by rescuers has saved nearly 100 passengers on a grounded Antarctic research ship
  • TORM issues warning on profits
    TORM issued a profit warning today deepen its 2012 losses by up to $180M
  • Aegean turns losses to profits
    BUNKER supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum Network posted net profits of $8.7M in 3Q12 amid challenging market conditions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • GPA Opens Expanded Intermodal Facility
    Georgia Ports Authority opened its expanded Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Savannah today. Curtis Foltz, GPA's executive director, said the $6.5 million, 6,000-foot railyard extension will increase capacity, improve efficiencies and reduce costs for customers. Previously, trains entered the Mason ICTF from the east and exited toward...
  • UPS Hikes Rates for 2013
    UPS today published new rates for 2013, including an average net increase of 4.5 percent for all air and U.S. origin international services, and 4.9 percent on ground services, effective Dec. 31. The air and international services rate increases are based on a 6.5 percent average increase in the base rate,...
  • Business Sales Show Fastest Growth Since March 2011
    U.S. business inventories in September increased 0.7 percent from August to a seasonally adjusted $1.61 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Business sales increased 1.4 percent, the fastest rate of growth since March 2011, to a record $1.26 trillion. Retail inventories excluding the auto sector were unchanged from September. Manufacturing inventories also...
  • DHL Offers Two New Carbon Reporting Services
    DHL recently expanded its GOGREEN environmental services with the addition of two new carbon reporting services, Carbon Estimate and Carbon Footprint, for U.S. importers and exporters. Carbon Estimate is a forecast service that provides customers with an estimate of their CO2 footprint for the most recent three month time period, based...
  • Boskalis Raises Profit Outlook for Second Half of 2012
    Marine services and dredging group Royal Boskalis Westminster reported revenue and profit in the third quarter were higher than levels in the first half of 2012. The Dutch firm revised its outlook. It expects its profit to be around 230 to 245 million euros (about US $293 to $312 million) in...
  • Canadian Pacific Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Sandy Relief
    Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) announced today it will donate $1M to assist with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The donation will include $250,000 to the American Red Cross; $250,000 to the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City; and $250,000 to New Jersey Governor Christie's Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. "On behalf...
  • EU Rules Changes Could Hit Caribbean Rum Exports
    Changes in European Union trade rules could cause Caribbean countries to lose up to 10 million euros (approximately $12.7 million) by the end of the decade from falling rum revenues, according to the Overseas Development Institute, a UK think tank on international development issues. New research produced for the Commonwealth Secretariat showed...
  • Nicaragua Receives $39.2 Million Loan to Improve Road Transportation
    Nicaragua was recently approved for a $39.2 million loan by the Inter-American Development Bank to improve the efficiency and safety of its transportation system. The money is intended to help reduce vehicle operating costs and accident rates, increase travel speeds, conduct environmental studies, maintain roads and promote safety. A major component includes...
  • Dachser Opens Fourth Office in South Africa
    Germany-based logistics provider Dachser recently opened a branch in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, the company's fourth South African office. The Port Elizabeth opening was driven by expanding opportunities in the province ever since the inception of the Port of Ngqura, which is 12 miles northeast...
  • Chassis Shortage Clogs NY-NJ Port
    Hurricane damage to chassis has created equipment shortages that are hitting truckers with hours-long delays and demurrage costs at Port of New York and New Jersey marine terminals. "It's an absolute disaster," said Tom Heimgartner, president of Best Transportation in Port Newark. Other port drayage operators also expressed frustration at chassis...
  • IATA Urges Investment in Aviation Infrastructure for Latin America
    The International Air Transport Association urged stakeholders in the Latin American and Caribbean region to work together for safer and more efficient air transportation at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association Airline Leaders Conference in Panama on Nov. 15. IATA joined ATLA, Airports Council International and the Civil Air...
  • IECEE Welcomes Kazakhstan as Newest Member
    Valery Koreshkov, EEC minister for technical regulation, and Pierre de Ruvo, IECEE executive secretary and COO. The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components, which provides conformity testing and certification for the safety and performance of electronic products, recently welcomed Kazakhstan as its newest member country. Kazakhstan's membership...
  • Descartes Unveils Product Innovations at Global User & Partner Conference
    FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, unveiled key product advances at its Evolution 2012 Global User and Partner Conference that are designed to help Descartes' customers improve their productivity and performance. The advances announced enhance Descartes' Routing, Mobile...
  • DIRECTV Signs Four-Year Contract Renewal With Kuehne + Nagel to Manage Logistics Operations in the U.S.
    JERSEY CITY, N.J. - DIRECTV has awarded a new 4-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel to manage its U.S. warehousing operations and inbound international transportation. This contract is both a renewal and expansion of the existing 6-year strategic relationship. Two additional distribution centers will be opened in Illinois and Texas...
  • Crew of Crowley-Managed Ocean Titan Awarded for Heroism at Sea with 2012 AOTOS Mariners' Plaque
    Accepting the AOTOS Mariners' Plaque on behalf of the officers and crew of the M/V Ocean Titan was Captain Christopher Hill (second from right). Accepting the Mariners' Plaque on behalf of the officers and crew of the USNS 1st LT Baldomero Lopez was AMO National EVP Robert Kiefer. With them...
  • FedEx Trade Networks Named 2012 HP Supplier of the Year
    MEMPHIS, Tenn. - FedEx Trade Networks, the freight forwarding arm of global shipping giant FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), was named 2012 Global Logistics Supplier of the Year by HP for its innovative freight forwarding solutions and collaborative approach to customer service. The prestigious award was presented to FedEx Trade Networks...
  • WISTA UAE - DP World Event on Sunday 18 November, 2012
    WISTA (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association) UAE regularly organises motivating yet unique events for its members in venues not open to the public; on a ship, in an engine room, in a port or even a drydock with great speakers and networking opportunities for the ladies in the shipping...
  • Con-way Truckload Recognized for Superior Performance by United Sugars Corporation
    JOPLIN, Mo. - Con-way Truckload, a full truckload carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced it was recently honored with the 2012 Service in Excellence Award from United Sugars Corporation, the leading marketer of industrial sugar in North America. Con-way Truckload received the award for providing superior...
  • States, Feds on Regulatory Collision Course
    With the U.S. presidential election over, let the hand-wringing begin. Between now and January ' less, considering the upcoming holiday breaks ' what will a lame-duck Congress accomplish on the numerous and important issues facing it: sequestration/budget cuts, entitlements, the debt ceiling, tax rates, Hurricane Sandy relief, appropriation bills, infrastructure...
  • U.S. Xpress Seals $358 Million Credit Deal
    U.S. Xpress Enterprises extended its credit facilities by securing a $385 million credit deal that increases its total available funds, the trucking operator said Thursday. The refinanced credit structure includes a $190 million loan, a $155 million accounts receivable securitization and a $40 million revolving line of credit. The refinancing increases total...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Florida man takes a dozen containers and turns them into a hi-tech home
    Shipping containers are designed to withstand high winds, salt water and be sturdy. One man in Gainesville, Florida, in the US, decided these qualities added up ...
  • K+N renews DIRECTV deal
    DIRECTV has awarded a new four-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) to manage its US warehousing operations and inbound international transport, extending and ...
  • Top two box ports still ahead
    The first and second-ranked container ports by volume both enjoyed year-over-year increases in throughput in October suggesting that a combination of new markets ...
  • EU spending will modernise ports, and stimulate shortsea trades
    Proposed European Union infrastructure spending of EUR50 (USD63.8) billion will directly affect the continent's shipping, according to European Commissioner for ...
  • US reports 5% drop in inbound box volumes for October
    US inbound container volumes for October fell 4.8% to 1.4 million TEU compared to the same month in 2011 and are 6.8% lower than volumes for September 2012.Latest ...
  • NYK Europe executive receives honorary degree
    The chief operating officer of NYK Group Europe, Svein Steimler, is to receive an honorary degree from Southampton Solent University for his 'outstanding accomplishments ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Top gun talks turkey
    If you have money in the bank and are willing roll the dice while riding out the downturn it may be the right time to pick up tonnage, according to Urs Dur of Clarkson Capital Markets.
  • Savings shocker
    DNB Markets believes in the benefits of fuel efficient designs but one of its equity analysts is surprised by the high level of savings that some shipowners have reported.
  • Fools rush in
    A team of top US bankruptcy attorneys is urging struggling shipowners to consider Chapter 11 a last resort when determining how best to tackle financial turmoil.
  • NITC's name roulette
    What have a safe, a panda and a carnation got in common?
  • Dof seals more wins
    Dof Subsea has added another batch of fresh contracts in far flung corners of the world.
  • Krasnoye profit leaps
    Russian shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo has pushed up profit on soaring revenue in 2012.
  • Navios buys bulker?
    Angeliki Frangou is being linked with the purchase of a panamax bulker from Japan's Mitsubishi Corp.
  • SwissMarine takes two
    SwissMarine has stepped back into the capesize period market for a couple of vessels today.
  • Mercator turned down
    A Sri Lankan court has turned down Mercator Lines' injunction bid against Ceylon Shipping Corp (CSC) in a coal transport row.
  • Transpetro gives go ahead
    Brazil's Transpetro has given compatriot shipyard Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) the green light to build four more tankers after Samsung Heavy Industries agreed to collaborate on their construction.
  • Wightlink under fire
    UK ferry group Wightlink has come under pressure from customers after deciding to cut night sailings to the Isle of Wight.
  • Bulk to burden DryShips
    DryShips' increasing exposure to the battered dry-cargo spot market has led Global Hunter Securities to cut its rating on the Nasdaq-listed owner.
  • Odfjell builds in France
    Odfjell and private equity partner Lindsay Goldberg have won a race to develop a greenfield facility in France.
  • Tallink forges ahead
    Reduced financial costs have allowed Estonian ro-ro owner Tallink to boost its third quarter profit.
  • Seadrill hooks Songa rig
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has confirmed the purchase of a semi-submersible rig from Arne Blystad's Songa Offshore.
  • Cash or keys, please
    DVB Bank is sticking with its no-nonsense approach to troubled loans and borrowers in breach, according to Dagfinn Lunde.
  • Torm to lose half a billion
    Torm will sink to a loss of at least $500m this year as the cost of a financial overhaul sends it bottom line deeper into the red.
  • Polfoss refloated
    A tug has pulled an Eimskip reefer free from a Norwegian beach after it went aground on Friday morning.
  • Maybulk chips in
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers (Maybulk) has agreed to subscribe to a major fundraiser by a part owned offshore vessel owner.
  • VLs in spring rerun
    A spike in VLCC rates could take earnings back above $40,000 daily before owners pull the market back down, a leading analyst says.
  • Kids rescued
    Japanese school children have been rescued from a grounded passengership off Yamaguchi.
  • Pappadakis eyes 'eco'
    A leading Greek tycoon is looking to break back into shipowning after a brief hiatus in which he devoted much of this time to the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) and other charitable causes.
  • Dencker Nielsen in comeback
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Solstad CSV stays put
    A Solstad construction support vessel will spend another year working in Mexico.
  • Shipping in focus
    It is time once more to get out your camera for the TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year competition.
  • Janholt calls it a day
    J Lauritzen president and CEO Torben Janholt is stepping down after 28 years with the Danish group.
  • QGOG makes it three
    Brazil's QGOG Constellation has declared an option for another drillship at Samsung in Korea.
  • Shen Neng master fined
    The captain of a Chinese bulker that caused "unprecedented" damage to the Great Barrier Reef has been ordered to pay an AUD 25,000 ($25,850) fine.
  • No regrets?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Private equity pledge
    Intermarine expects to continue its fleet expansion campaign when the ink dries on its merger with Scan-Trans Holdings of Denmark in a drive backed by its largest shareholder.
  • Secondhand makes sense
    Safe Bulkers has described its recent acquisition of a modern secondhand panamax bulker as "opportunistic".
  • Ross ready to talk
    Wilbur Ross may have the Midas touch but his shipping empire is not immune to the market downturn.
  • McNelis takes TBS reins
    Gregg McNelis has been named as the new chief executive of tweendecker and bulker specialist TBS Shipping.
  • Jurgen Salamon passes away
    Jurgen Salamon, managing partner of the Dr Peters group, has died of a suspected heart attack. He was 65.
  • PACD ties up Khamsin
    Pacific Drilling has fixed the fifth of its seven drillships on a potential three year charter to Chevron.
  • ISH pulls fund raiser
    International Shipholding Corporation (ISH) has pulled a share offering blaming volatile stock markets for the decision.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Warning: Cost of shipping going up in 2013
  • Rare case
  • FedEx, UPS prepare for holiday rush
  • Spinning a new yarn
  • Improving import clearance
  • A question of values
  • ECS' Italian landing
  • Charting a unique course
  • WFS handles BA cargo
  • Singapore Air's struggle
  • Wanted: Boeing 767 converted freighters
  • Panamax makes shippers widen thinking
    Major shippers are incorporating the Panama Canal route into their near-term business plans, East Coast ports are expanding their infrastructure to meet future demand, and we are now close enough to envision what the route's capacity will be once the canal expansion is complete in early 2015...
  • Targeting counterfeit drugs
  • Container security test at Prince Rupert
  • Export malaise
  • New export wave
  • Commentary: Solar trade flares
  • Compliance vs. growth
  • Commentary: Big data = big jobs
  • Commentary: Wilder West

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
  • Bunker prices end week on uncertain note
    Avails for 1% LSFO were tight on the US Gulf, according to a local player.
  • NOAA funds projects to investigate impact of chemical dispersants
    Funded projects awarded to the University of Maryland Centre for Environmental Science, SEA Consulting Group and Research Planning.
  • Study will look at LNG as a fuel for containerships
    Joint project will take three years.
  • Bunker prices drop in Fujairah
    Marine fuel prices falling across regional bunker hubs.
  • Prices soften in Rotterdam but firm in Gibraltar
    Prices moving up in northern European ports but margins remain tight.
  • Eco orders could put off product tanker revival
    'For the rates to pick up we need less ships not more,' says Stealthgas CEO.
  • Fuel costs climbing for Baltic operator
    But Tallink's profits still show year-on-year growth.
  • Japan reports climb in bunker sales
    September volumes up 13.5% year-on-year
  • Ferries and local business fight sulphur regulations
    Shipping's plea to delay 0.10% sulphur rule is heard by local business.
  • China's bunker sales fall month-on-month
    Plans to allow more suppliers still under discussion.
  • Low used-ship values 'beat eco tonnage' for short term investment
    Secondhand ships top the 'to buy' list.
  • Chemoil seeks to wind up Singapore bunker firm
    'Sufficient evidence' provided to the court that Trio Energy is unable to pay its debt, it says.
  • Bunker prices lack direction
    Prices moving in different direction across key Asian ports on Friday.
  • Chinese bunker supplier engages new accounting firm
    Previous auditors ceased services due to 'changes in the marketplace'.
  • Investment bank continues to 'favour' Aegean
    Aegean's current share price 'too low', says Dahlman Rose.
  • Torm ups full year loss forecasts
    Full year loss to include net loss of $150 million related to time charter agreements cancellations.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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