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September 21, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Piraeus surges 53pc to retain status as Cosco Pacific's top box shop
  • Maersk Line to use new eastern terminal of JadeWeserPort, Wilhelmshaven
  • Portuguese ports strike bound as workers protest state austerity cuts
  • Jebel Ali Port's Terminal 3 to be equipped with 19 Shanghai quay cranes
  • OOCL expands Russian feeder services to link Germany and St Petersburg
  • Chongqing subsidises container terminal handling charges US$22.79/TEU
  • Industry's shipping confidence index drops to 4-year low to 5.3 in August
  • Finland to side-step EU ban on carrier rebates for costly sulphur fuel
  • DB Schenker Logistics offers eServices to track air/ocean freight
  • Guangdong customs launches e-clearance scheme to cut shipper costs
  • Barloworld Logistics to help Asian firms in their African supply chain
  • Cape Town's development forum to focus on African Ports Evolution
  • SBS Worldwide strikes agency deal in India with Capricorn Logistics
  • FedEx quarterly profit down 1pc to US$459 million, but freight up 114pc
  • Russian ABC freighter aborts takeoff in Shanghai after GEnx engine failure
  • Alabama's Huntsville-Panalpina hub ends year on air cargo volume high
  • United Airlines to lay off Guam cargo ground handlers, ticket agents

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Barge owners jeopardised by Goa mining freeze
  • Divya Shipping & Clearing Services wins "Freight Forwarder of the Year - Indian" award at MALA 2012
  • Shashi Tanna elected AMTOI President, Shantanu Bhadkamkar Vice-President for 2012-13
  • Gold, silver imports dip 38 pc in April-Aug.
  • GPA ports see second-highest box volume in Aug.
  • GTI asks labour & local political representatives to cooperate in the smooth functioning of the terminal
  • KPT civil engineers celebrate Engineer's Day
  • MbPT accepts MANSAs stand on tariff for shifting of vessels
  • CONCOR launches scheduled train service from DCT-Turbhe to Kolkata/Guwahati
  • Rly freight grows 4 pc in April-Aug.
  • Fieo urges government to bring down cost of credit to push manufacturing
  • INR turns lower on fresh dollar demand
  • Adani, Coast Guard jointly commemorate International Coastal Cleanup Day

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Gulf Air resumes flights to Iran and Iraq
    Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, will resume its services to Iran and Iraq from today (20 September), following approval from the Bahrain government. Flights to Baghdad, Erbil...
  • Reshuffle at Lufthansa Cargo in Austria
    The German air transport provider Lufthansa took over Austrian Airlines' cargo division in July and installed new managers in August. Arnulf Schoeberl was selected as country manag...
  • Indian Railways carry 4.23% more freight
    Indian Railways carried 405.54 million t of revenue earning freight between April and August this year. This is an increase of 4.23%, or 16.45 million t more, compared to the 389.0...
  • ETCS signalling systems for new railway line in southern Algeria
    Estel RA, a joint venture of the Algerian national railway Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF) and Siemens, has been awarded a contract to deliver signalling and t...
  • Port of Hamburg handles first gigaliner
    The HHLA container terminal Tollerort at the port of Hamburg (Germany) recently carried out a handling test on its first long and heavy vehicle (LHV). The gigaliner was operated by...
  • Karl Gross adds own former trainees to sales team
    Karl Gross Internationale Spedition GmbH has reinforced its sales team at its headquarters in Bremen (Germany) by recruiting two of its former trainees Stefan Kapitola and Henning ...
  • VIM upgrades connections to Adler/Sochi
    The Russian carrier VIM Airlines is launching weekly scheduled services between Adler/Sochi and the Tajik capital Dushanbe today (20 September). In addition the existing Moscow Dom...
  • Aden Port Authority to end DP World contract
    Aden Port Authority has begun talks with terminal operator DP World with a view to cancelling the latter's port management contract. This transaction is to be carried out in an ami...
  • Logwin opens own office in Rijeka
    The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based service provider Logwin opened its own premises in the port city Rijeka (Croatia) on 1 August. Logwin mainly provides warehousing and customs cl...
  • DAF wins Irish Truck of the Year Award 2012
    The DAF XF105 won the Irish Fleet Truck Award 2012 at the annual Export & Freight Transport and Logistics Awards in Belfast (Ireland). The jury praised DAF's top-of-the-range m...
  • Hunt & Palmer launch air cargo business
    The British air charter company Hunt & Palmer PLC has launched a new venture called Hunt & Palmer Cargo Charters Ltd. Operating from the group's head off...
  • Hoyer buys Turkish forwarder Aktifsped
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based logistics service provider Hoyer has acquired a majority shareholding in the Turkish forwarder Aktifsped. Aktifsped, a national and international road h...
  • Emons Spedition GmbH expanding
    Emons Spedition GmbH, a global forwarding company based in Cologne (Germany), is expanding. In order to better participate in the growing volume of international goods flows and tr...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Shell Alaska drilling faces another regulatory obstacle
  • LoBiondo holds hearing on USCG "death spiral"
  • Port dispute parties agree to 90-day contract extension
  • BAE Norfolk gets Navy contract mods worth $104.8 million
  • Barges play key role in Virginia submarine program
  • Rolls-Royce delivers permanent magnet tunnel thruster
  • Cruise industry adopts new lifeboat loading policy

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Port of Anacortes honored for coastal restoration work
  • Los Angeles Harbor Commission Oks last phase of channel deepening
  • NYK enters joint venture with Russia-based ROLF Group
  • FMC responds to inquiries regarding congestion surcharges
  • New Commerce Department data shows metro area exports growing

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Australian LNG lifted by Browse sale
    Completed sale comes amid concerns for Australian exports
  • China's oil demand will rebound in 2013, says expert
    Positive news for VLCCs as country widens its supply base
  • Middle-aged drillships spark Arctic safety concerns
    Vessels built in 1950s and 1960s are still in service
  • Red tape strangles east Africa's energy potential at birth
    Tanzania and Mozambique face major LNG export hurdles
  • Piracy threat also poses problems for East African energy
    Offshore vessels operating in region's gas boom could make tempting targets
  • Mozambique liquefaction plant awaits final decision next year
    Country's LNG to come to market in 2018
  • Iraq ramps up its crude exports
    New VLCC capacity at Khor al-Amaya brings timely boost as sanctions hit Iran
  • Scorpio Tankers adds tonnage
    Half a dozen charter-ins boost fleet to 26
  • Profits are possible in hull
    Lloyd's Joint Hull Committee chairman offers a more sanguine view of market prospects
  • Insurers risk irrelevance if they cannot deliver capital providers
    Zurich's Sean Dalton and Lee Meyrick talk exclusively to Lloyd's List about the key messages that have arisen from IUMI 2012
  • European port bosses hope to gauge Brussels' policy intentions
    Concession agreements will be top of conference agenda for Espo
  • Scorpio Tankers boosts its earnings through time charter deal
    MR tanker deal fixed for almost double the spot market rate
  • Bromma tackles 'megaship syndrome'
    Triple E-class vessels pose congestion threat for ports
  • Chinese owners, yards and lenders must work together to survive
    Shipping needs 'new market order', Wei tells summit
  • Shell fixture highlights VLCC time charter demand
    Latest time charter fixture brings total to 24 this year
  • New York bankruptcy judge clears Wilbur Ross investment in Navigator
    Private equity mogul to buy stake from trustees of bankrupt Lehman brokerage
  • Tsantanis to succeed Ploughman at Seanergy
    Chief executive steps down as write-downs hit second-quarter results
  • Bibby targets distressed assets for shipmanagement arm
    Liverpool group sees business opportunities in the downturn
  • Huge crowd expected for Jade-Weser-Port opening
    About 1,000 guests to witness unloading of the first containers
  • DP World pulls out of Aden
    Yemen accused Dubai ports giant of failing to meet the terms of its contract
  • IUMI 2012: Insurers serious about offshore markets must cover FPSOs
    Offshore risks are complex but interesting, says IUMI energy chairman
  • Valemax detente
    High-level talks between China and Brazil over the big-ship ban are welcome
  • Vietnam halts Vinalines transhipment port project
    Ministry of Transport seeks additional domestic and international investors
  • Comment: Entente cordiale?
    Brazil has sought to rebuild relations with China since Agnelli left Vale last year
  • Consolidating German owners is not easy, says Blue Star
    Challenges include vessel quality and clashing corporate cultures, says Klein
  • UK oilspill plan opens for consultation
    MCA invites interested parties to put forward their views
  • Increase financial liability for Arctic shipping, says UK
    Maximum of $20m compensation to those affected by spills from ships is not enough, says parliamentary report
  • NYK takes stake in Russia's Rolf Group
    Two global players ink deals to enter market after Moscow joined WTO last month

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Ross takes Navigator control
    A New York bankruptcy judge has approved the Lehman Brothers estate's sale of its shares in LPG operator Navigator Holdings to Wilbur Ross, giving the famed vulture investor majority control
  • German shipping restructuring soars
    A SURVEY today has warned that the financial straits of German shipowners and KG one-ship companies are continuing to worsen
  • DNB: US shale surge to slash oil prices
    OIL PRICES will plunge in the coming years because shale gas development in the US will change tanker shipping dynamics, DNB Bank has warned
  • 'K' Line lifts China travel caution
    JAPAN'S 'K' Line told Fairplay today it will lift its warnings to its officials bound for China, as territorial disputes are beginning to ease
  • Seanergy appoints restructuring advisers
    VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy today said it has replaced its CEO, hired restructuring advisers and revealed significant quarterly losses
  • PEMEX throws Spain a $380M yard lifeline
    PEMEX of Mexico has handed northwestern Spain's order-starved shipbuilding sector a $380M lifeline with two offshore orders
  • DPW sells non-container holdings in Antwerp
    DUBAI Ports World said today it has agreed to sell its 60% holdings in Antwerp's general cargo terminal operator DP World Breakbulk and the logistics company AProjects
  • Philippines training academy to appeal closure
    A TRAINING academy in central Philippines plans to appeal an order to close, Fairplay was told today
  • VLGC rate pressure warned
    VLGC RATES are likely to remain under downward pressure next month, the Oslo shipbroker Fearnley has warned
  • GCB sells tanker at $6M loss
    MALAYSIAN tanker operator Global Carriers Bhd said it has sold a 12,000dwt tanker at an expected extraordinary loss of 18.32M ringgit ($6M)
  • Cruising scores sulphur emissions victory
    ROYAL Caribbean has received approval for a sulphur averaging plan that could serve as a cost-effective template for industry compliance within the North American Emission Control Area

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • North American Intermodal Volume Rises
    U.S. intermodal shipments on major railroads in the week ending Sept. 15 rose 3.9 percent year-over-year and 14.8 percent from...
  • Ports Want Army Corps, HMT Reform in WRDA
    Port proponents on Thursday urged Congress to streamline the federal maritime project review process and boost spending by reforming the...
  • Retailers Welcome ILA Extension
    Retailers say they welcome the agreement by the International Longshormen's Associaiton and United States Maritime Alliance to extend negotiations for...
  • ILA, USMX Agree to 90-Day Extension
    The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance agreed to a 90-day contract extension, averting a threatened Maine-to-Texas dock...
  • FMC Issues Guidance on Congestion Surcharges
    The Federal Maritime Commission has reminded the shipping industry that carriers must file notice of port congestion surcharges at least...
  • Truckload Slowdown Spreads Amid 'Soft' Demand
    The freight economy in the U.S. is slowing, and softer truckload shipment volumes and rising fuel costs are squeezing earnings...
  • Virginia Port Launches Labor Web Site
    The Virginia Port Authority and Virginia International Terminals have created a Web page providing operational information related to the possibility...
  • DP World Sells Stake in Troubled Yemen Container Terminal
    DP World has sold its 50 percent stake in the container terminal in Yemen's port of Aden just four years...
  • Peugeot Selling 75 Percent Stake in Gefco Logistics
    French auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen is selling a 75 percent stake in its Gefco logistics unit to Russian Railways for...
  • Japanese Exports to US Surge 10.3 Percent
    Japan's exports to the U.S. rose for the 10th consecutive month in August on a year-over-year basis, soaring 10.3 percent...
  • Massport Director Mike Leone to Retire
    Mike Leone, director of the Massachusetts Port Authority, plans to retire at the end of September after 14 years on...
  • Charleston Adopts Load Center Strategy
    Planning to build the load center port of the future requires a strategic vision that emphasizes construction of large marine...
  • Maersk to Launch India-Mediterranean Service
    Maersk Line plans to launch a container service, called the ME4, linking India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, effective...
  • 'K' Line to Lift China Travel Warning
    'K' Line will end its recommendation to employees that they forgo travel to China during the current Chinese protests over...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Jump Before Possible ILA Strike
    Trans-Pacific spot rates jumped 8.6 percent this week from last week as U.S. importers scrambled to find space on vessels...
  • ILA, USMX Return to the Table
    Negotiators for the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance met Wednesday in Newark, N.J., and planned to return Thursday for...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Ngqura sets new records
    South Africa's newest container port is continuing to set records with Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) in the eastern Cape province having had its best month yet ...
  • DP World divests of its Yemen interests
    After months of speculation, DP World has announced that it has withdrawn from the Yemeni port of Aden and divested of all of its interests in Dubai and Aden Ports ...
  • MSC and Maersk get together between Med and ECSA
    Maersk Line's weekly Rumba service and MSC's Spain schedule between the Mediterranean and East Coast of South America are to be merged into one common service. ...
  • US cargo costs to jump unless port investment gap filled
    Unless an investment gap of nearly USD16 billion for the update of the US' ports and inland waterways is filled, the prices for transporting goods will rise and ...
  • Japanese trade down again in August
    With the bilateral USD300 billion per annum trade with China at risk over the islands spat with its neighbour, the news from Japan just gets worse: its ...
  • Drewry launches new equity research service
  • MSC Flaminia: fire investigation continues
    Recently described as a 'chemical' container ship in some elements of the mainstream press the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia remains alongside at its Jade-Weser-Port, ...
  • Purfresh appoints additional Latin American agents
    US-based Purfresh, which uses ozone to control atmospheric conditions inside containers, thus allowing perishable products to be shipped effectively, has appointed ...
  • Halifax port strikes MoU with Panama Canal Authority
    The Port of Halifax is preparing for the widening of the Panama Canal by striking a memorandum of understanding with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) - and claims ...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Postmortem
    Recent fixtures tied to Transocean and other US-quoted offshore contractors suggest that day rates for ultra-deepwater drilling units may have plateaued, according to analysts at Dahlman Rose.
  • US ports strike averted, for now
    Employers and longshoremen unions on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast have come to a temporary agreement that averts a strike for at least the next three months.
  • Phoenix duo exits AI
    Phoenix Energy Navigation of Greece has added a pair of coated carriers to Heidmar's aframax and long-range-two (LR2) pool, Sigma Tankers.
  • Scorpio's growth spurt
    Scorpio Tankers' fleet expansion campaign continued this week as it firmed up deals to charter-in five products carriers.
  • SHIP calls in hired guns
    Dale Ploughman is stepping down as the chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings after hiring a pair of financial advisors to aid in a restructuring.
  • PB boosts buying power
    Pacific Basin Shipping has turned to the bond market to swell its already impressive war chest.
  • Rich owners in short supply
    New York may be a popular hangout for shipping money men but very few with links to the maritime industry can be found among America's richest people, according to the latest list from Forbes.
  • Rem ponders bond bid
    Rem Offshore is the latest Norwegian shipowner to ponder a trip to the bond market.
  • Sick in Sydney
    About 21 passengers and crew have developed a gastrointestinal illness on a Holland America cruiseship off Canada.
  • Bibby wants more
    Bibby Line Group is pushing to become a major force in the third-party shipmanagememnt sector as the downturn creates fresh opportunities with both owners and banks.
  • "I'm Jack Sparrow!"
    A drunk and hallucinating UK woman has ended up in jail after stealing a ferry and yelling at police: "I'm Jack Sparrow!"
  • Kemal Kuru refloated
    A Turkish cargoship has been freed by tugs after running aground in the Dardenelles strait.
  • Dosco order still an idea
    A giant VLCC newbuilding order from Dalian Ocean Shipping Co (Dosco) appears to be some way off.
  • DP World sells again
    Dubai ports group DP World has offloaded $61m of non-core operations in Belgium.
  • Blue Star eyes newbuilds
    Germany's Blue Star Holding is drawing up plans to order new containerships.
  • Lauritzen returns favour
    Three months after losing its dry-cargo president to Norden, J Lauritzen has raided the Danish owner to fill the vacancy.
  • Bidders eye Rocha
    Up to 40 companies have expressed interest in building Uruguay's new deepwater container port.
  • Vinalines work halted
    The Vietnamese government has lost patience with Vinalines' delayed project to build a new container terminal in Van Phong.
  • Malaysia thwarts pirates
    Malaysian authorities have foiled a group of pirates as they tried to sell bunker fuel from a hijacked Singaporean tanker.
  • Crew saved as ship burns
    The Japanese coast guard has evacuated 12 crew from a burning Chinese cargoship off Sasebo.
  • Pemex inks double
    Mexican state oil company Pemex has ordered two flotels in Spain.
  • RIG ties up newbuild
    Transocean has secured a three-year charter for an ultra-deepwater (UDW) drillship newbuilding under construction in South Korea.
  • FreeSeas gets more time
    FreeSeas has restructured two ship finance loans with Deutsche Bank which will see repayments made substantially easier for the shipowner.
  • Eurasia wins extension
    Eurasia Drilling Co (EDC) has secured three years more work in the Caspian Sea for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • NY/NJ port authority getting 'on the right track'
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is implementing changes to "rid itself of years of inefficiency," and faces "enormous" challenges and opportunities over the next decade, according to a report by Navigant Consulting.
  • Back to the drawing board at Nhava Sheva
    Earlier this week, officials at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority officially threw out a winning bid from PSA International and domestic partner ABG Ports for a 30-year concession to build and operate the terminal.
  • OCZ beset by supply chain problems
  • NY/NJ port authority resists handing over report
  • 'K' Line to resume China travel soon
    The Japanese line confirmed to American Shipper that it recommended staff "forgo business trips for the time being," but said "there is an option for staff to take a business trip to China depending on the need."
  • NYK acquires majority of Russian logistics firm
    NYK said ROLF's current managers will lead the new joint venture divisions and work in cooperation with NYK representatives. Alexander Larin, who is now chief executive officer of ROLF's logistics business, will remain CEO of the joint company.
  • Newsflash: ILA, USMX agree to 90-day contract extension
    The International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance have agreed to extend their collective bargaining agreement, which was due to expire at the end of this month by 90 days, until Dec. 29.
  • Wicresoft, SPS Commerce target North Asia
  • Stifel European forwarder index sags for 5th month
  • NS, FedEx signal slowing economy
  • Maersk to split Middle East/Med/ECSA loop
  • Shipco starts 2 new China-U.S. LCL services
  • Virginia port to provide ILA news
  • Barloworld expands in Persian Gulf, Africa
  • Virtualized Logistics' workshops to manage suppliers
  • Yamato Global pays $2.3 million price-fixing fine
  • FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
  • Key bunker grade sees fall of $25.50 in Fujairah
    Falling market sees Fujairah suppliers 'holding back product'.
  • Markets fall sharply across Europe
    Lower prices trigger 'very, very strong demand' in Gibraltar.
  • Dispute escalates to attack on Gibraltar's key industries
    Bunker sector embroiled in row over fishing rights.
  • Pirate attack close to Singapore waters
    Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency says pirates were 'selling fuel below market price.'
  • Fuel arbitrage volumes remain high
    Stocks in Singapore at six-week high.
  • Dredging will open the way for 'fuel efficient' ships
    New Zealand's high court says project to clear channel for larger ships can go ahead.
  • Prices plunge in Asian bunker hubs
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Brightoil charters out second newbuild VLCC
    Brightoil Gravity time chartered to US Energy firm at $20,000 per day.
  • Hong Kong study supports regional ECA
    'Excess deaths' would be cut by 91% if emissions regulations were in place.
  • ABB introduces vertically integrated fuel saving system
    Marine advisory and automation system able to 'dramatically reduce' fuel consumption of vessels, it says.
  • Titan's wind-up petition hearing adjourned, again
    Hearing of Saturn Petrochemical Holdings Limited adjourned to November 16.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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