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February 22, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rising risk of major spills as bigger ships built
    THOUGH oil spills from accidents at sea are on the decline, the building of bigger ships means more catastrosphic spills in the future, said London Offshore Consultants (LOC), a UK-based marine and offshore consultancy yesterday.
  • LNG tanker rates surge on Japanese demand
    Rates for tankers hauling liquefied natural gas are rising for a third year as expanding Japanese demand for the fuel attracts cargoes from the Atlantic, extending voyages at a time of shipping capacity shortages.
  • Closing Hormuz will halve Iraq oil exports
    Iraq could lose more than half of its oil-exporting capability if neighbouring Iran shuts the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, Iraq's planning minister said, adding no immediate alternatives would make up the shortfall.
  • Indian shipping firms will lose insurance due to Iran sanctions
  • NITC to pay back BNP Paribas loans
  • A new green era in shipping
Strait Talk
  • Can owners keep getting more ships built and ignore oversupply?
    THIS is a busy week for International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) chairman Spyros Polemis. On Monday, he made a speech at the FT World Shipping Congress in Athens. Tomorrow, he will chair a session at The Economist's World Oceans Summit here in Singapore.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Rising risk of major spills as bigger ships built
    THOUGH oil spills from accidents at sea are on the decline, the building of bigger ships means more catastrosphic spills in the future, said London Offshore Consultants (LOC), a UK-based marine and offshore consultancy yesterday.
  • LNG tanker rates surge on Japanese demand
    Rates for tankers hauling liquefied natural gas are rising for a third year as expanding Japanese demand for the fuel attracts cargoes from the Atlantic, extending voyages at a time of shipping capacity shortages.
  • Closing Hormuz will halve Iraq oil exports
    Iraq could lose more than half of its oil-exporting capability if neighbouring Iran shuts the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, Iraq's planning minister said, adding no immediate alternatives would make up the shortfall.
  • Indian shipping firms will lose insurance due to Iran sanctions
  • NITC to pay back BNP Paribas loans
  • A new green era in shipping
Strait Talk
  • Can owners keep getting more ships built and ignore oversupply?
    THIS is a busy week for International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) chairman Spyros Polemis. On Monday, he made a speech at the FT World Shipping Congress in Athens. Tomorrow, he will chair a session at The Economist's World Oceans Summit here in Singapore.

Sched Netweb site
  • USAC to increase Asia to US east coast rates in March and again in May
  • MSC may overtake Maersk in battle for giant box ships to gain market share
  • Reality check: Asia-Europe conditions induce Maersk cut capacity 9pc
  • 2,800 kilometres of Yangtze dredged to 4m downstream and 2.7m upstream
  • Fujian-Taiwan direct cargo shipping volume up, but value down in January
  • Rotterdam to ease port access with 550-metre channel widened by 240 metres
  • Beihai port's January container throughput up 23pc
  • Global economic survey shows recovery, but Asian results expected to lag
  • CN sets US$1.76 billion capital budget in 2012 to maintain network
  • Hijacked Panama-flagged ro-ro ship said to become pirates' mothership
  • Landstar System posts 22pc hike in quarterly sales to US$717.5 million
  • Singapore's CWT Globelink extends reach with new UK office opening
  • Dachser Transport of America becomes Lufthansa Cargo's global partner
  • Atlas Air quarterly profit off 24pc to US$41 million, overall sales up 8pc
  • Ozar airport in India fails to attract air freight operators

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APM Terminals Inland Services conducts safety awareness workshop
  • Siddharth Chakravarty: From merchant navy officer to conservation & environment crusader
  • The industry pays its respects to a true stalwart
  • Uniworld Logistics completes 10 successful years
  • Govt likely to persist with 18.5 pc MAT on SEZs
  • Oil Ministry wants tax exemption for payment to Iran
  • PPP draft rules could draw investors : ADB
  • Section of Commerce Ministry reportedly favours doing away with curbs on sugar exports
  • Task force to be set up to promote exports: Spices Board
  • Traders not enthused by cut in onion MEP to $ 125/t

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • Calogi's express handling module to digitise courier business
    The Middle East air cargo portal Calogi has added a new paper-free module to its range of supply chain products to simplify the courier business. The new feature, rolled out in Dub...
  • AMI Perth moves to new premises
    The Perth (Western Australia) division of AMI - one of the world's largest airfreight and express trade-only wholesalers - has relocated to new premises on Airport Park 1, adjacent...
  • UASC with its own agency company in UK
    The United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) recently announced that, with effect from 1 January, its operations in the United Kingdom began running under a new company that is 100% who...
  • Itella: higher revenues, but operating loss in 2011
    The Finnish postal and logistics operator Itella Logistics has announced an operating loss of EUR 5.9 million in 2011, compared to an operating profit of EUR 32.4 million in 2010. ...
  • Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions secures order in LNG sector
    Norway-based Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has received a landmark order to supply inert gas generator systems for five LNG carriers under construction in South Korea. The W...
  • Alaska Air Group to get new CEO in May 2012
    The Alaska Air Group recently announced that Bill Ayer, its chairman and chief executive officer, will retire as CEO of Air Group and its subsidiary carriers, Alaska Airlines and H...
  • Golf pro George Coetzee unveiled as new GAC brand ambassador
    The South African professional golfer George Coetzee is the latest sportsman to join global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC's stable of brand ambassadors. Coet...
  • Germany: trucks to pay road charges from August
    Trucks of 12 t and over will be obliged to pay a road charging fee of EUR 0.17 on Germany's motorways and trunk roads from 1 August this year. The country's government hopes this w...
  • Fastest train scanner now in service in Rotterdam
    The world's fastest train scanner recently went into service at the port of Rotterdam (Netherlands). The Dutch Customs selects containers for scanning on the basis of a risk analys...
  • MidCargo becomes CFL cargo Sverige
    CFL cargo SA and Svensk Tågkraft AB have joined forces to develop rail freight transport between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe through joint ownership of the Swedish rail frei...
  • Kerry Logistics takes full control of operations in Spain
    Kerry Logistics, a leading global logistics services provider, has completed the acquisition of its former Spanish joint-venture, Kerry Salvat Logistics SA, through a buy-out of th...
  • Kervan Tur and Balkanexpress agree to collaborate
    The Turkish logistics provider Kervantur Logistics, headquartered in Tuzla/Istanbul, and Balkanexpress, a Polish logistics company based in Czechowice-Dziedzice, have signed a coop...
  • TNT Express receives unsolicited offer from UPS
    TNT Express (Netherlands)has received an unsolicited non-binding and conditional proposal from the US-based United Parcel Service (UPS) for the acquisition of the whole of the issu...
  • IAG Cargo launch phone application
    IAG Cargo, the umbrella organisation of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has launched an innovative free iPhone and Android phone application (app), which allows custo...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • Huntington Ingalls appoints VP of customer relations for Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • OSHA cites Jeffboat for nine safety violations
  • Eastern Shipbuilding leases 20 acre site in Port St. Joe
  • OSD wins design orders for ten Platform Supply Vessels
  • Polish shipyard to build second wind farm installation jack-up
  • Class NK issues guidelines for gas-fueled ships
  • Damen Shipyards builds modular dock for Djibouti

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • Homeland Security Department offering grant application kits
  • Diana takes delivery of Panamax container ship
  • Bill Ayer to retire as Alaska Air Group CEO
  • Federal Maritime Commission collects $490,000 in civil penalties
  • BNSF earmarks $3.9 billion for 2012 capital commitment program

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • High LNG spot rates threaten benefits of arbitrage
    Shipping no longer a passive tool, says Vauthier
  • Industry work patterns 'can no longer be justified', says Nautilus
    'Foolish' owners and operators ignore study's findings at their peril, warns Graveson
  • Asleep on watch: the facts
    Key preliminary findings of Project Horizon
  • Time for shipping to face up to fatigue
    Breakthrough research shows extent of problem
  • Battle fatigue grips container shipping
    Carriers have stopped chasing market share at all costs, but have they left it too late?
  • Shippers praises carriers for adapting to true competition
    Lobby group says EU liner regime is effective
  • Industry needs to share the ferry vision
    Balancing regulatory ideals with reality is a common cause not a combat mission
  • The sound and the fury
    Enrica Lexie killings are a legal and political minefield
  • Subletting of LNG carriers has softened charter rates
    High inventory levels in Japan also contribute to lower prices
  • Shipping to push for government incentives on exhaust cleaning
    UK Chamber of Shipping organises first talks with scrubber makers and regulators to find solution to low sulphur rule impasse
  • New Baltic Sea pipeline opens for business
    Brokers report Sovcomflot aframax will be the first ship to load from the BPS2 at Ust-Luga
  • Indian police to search Enrica Lexie and seize weapons
    Diplomatic row continues as Italian foreign minister prepares to fly to India
  • Courts are slow to imply terms into contracts
    A recent case serves as a useful reminder that the courts are slow to imply terms into contracts
  • Clyde & Co's Asia push led by Nash move to Singapore
    Number of regional partners nearly doubles in a year
  • Greece must look to shipping to haul itself out of the doldrums
    Seafarer nation can secure more jobs if only government will listen
  • Shell demands more flexibility for LNG operations
    Oil major will expand chartered fleet
  • Hutchison offshoot is given three months to improve productivity at Dar es Salaam
    Regulator asks for better box crane handling
  • Hutchison Port Holdings Trust posts lower-than-forecast quarterly results
    Port giant misses full-year growth target for container throughput
  • Market sees mini capesize boom
    Mid-size bulkers balance capacity with access to shallow Southeast Asia ports
  • Suezmax sells at firm price after weeks on market
    Monte Granada had earlier been reported withdrawn
  • Heavylift BBC launches liner service
    Fortnightly Asia-Europe schedule can offer inducement calls
  • DSV forecasts 4%-5% growth in sea freight volumes for 2012
    Volumes rose just 3% in 2011
  • NITC repays BNP Paribas and switches P&I cover
    Japan P&I and Chinese insurers ready to take up EU sanctions slack
  • Golar revenues up in fourth quarter
    Annual results reflect improved vessel utilisation
  • Southeast Asia to drive LNG demand for next decade
    Singapore a potential trading hub
  • Panamax owners are subsidising operating costs on Atlantic voyages
    Brokers fear bulk carrier market is heading towards the negative earnings seen in the tanker sector last year as the fleet grows
  • Seafarers lives must come first
    Thursday's conference on the future of Somalia must tackle the tragedy of hostage-taking
  • Dongfang Shipbuilding and local government play down default fears
    Yueqing City says it will help the AIM-listed firm
  • National Container Co restarts box handling at Illichivsk
    Agreement reached with Ukrainian state-owned port after three-year absence and lengthy legal battle
  • The clue is in the name
    Many major ship financiers are keen to reduce exposure to shipping - even Deutsche Schiffsbank, whose name means German Ships Bank, wants to reduce its shipping portfolio

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • Harren, JP Morgan share heavy lifting
    JP MORGAN Asset Management and German shipowner/manager Harren & Partner said today that they are planning a joint fleet of heavy-lift vessels
  • Golar LNG bullish after strong 2011
    TIGHT supply of shipping capacity and strong demand helped Golar LNG to report strong figures for both final quarter and full-year 2011
  • Yangzijiang unveils $206.2M in orders
    CHINESE shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it has won $206.2M worth of new orders since January 2012
  • OSG faces loan squeeze
    NYSE-LISTED shares of OSG could face headwinds today after its US Title XI funding setback
  • HPH Trust outperforms its own forecast
    HPH Trust today exceeded its own forecast in its 2011 results and confirmed a dividend payout
  • Changes seen for Indonesian LNG
    INDONESIA'S LNG exports under long-term contracts will gradually decline between 2012 and 2020, according to IHS World Markets Energy
  • A big Capesize for free
    CLASSIC Maritime has paid nothing to hire a Capesize, with the ship's operator SwissMarine paying $10,000 per day of the charterer's fuel costs
  • More small box ships seen being auctioned
    MORE SMALL box ships might go under the hammer soon, a brokerage has warned, as banks lose patience with struggling borrowers in today's weak charter market
  • ACM rejects Platou offer
    ACM SHIPPING, the listed London shipbroker, has rejected a possible offer from Norwegian shipbroker and investment bank RS Platou
  • ICAP Shipping buys Island
    ICAP SHIPPING, ICAP plc's shipping arm, said today it has acquired Singapore's Island Shipbrokers
  • Charterers pounce on low box ship rates
    BOX SHIP chartering has picked up, but brokers told Fairplay today that charterers are merely seizing opportunities presented by low rates
  • Bumi Armada seen as 'sweet spot'
    MALAYSIA'S FPSO specialist Bumi Armada plans to unveil record profits of 379M ringgit ($125.46M) when it posts 2011 results this week, CIMB Securities said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • Diesel Prices Hit 11-Week High as Oil Prices Jump
    Diesel prices across the United States hit an 11-week high in the week ending Feb. 20, rising 1.7 cents as...
  • Customs' Allen Says Funding Needed to Expand ACE
    Customs and Border Protection has $140 million to operate and maintain a commercial trade processing system, but there's no money...
  • Expeditors Profit Falls 4 Percent on Weak Peak Season
    Expeditors International of Washington said a weak peak season for imports pulled fourth quarter profit down 4 percent year-over-year to...
  • Italy-India Tensions Escalate Over Fishermen Killing
    A bitter diplomatic confrontation appears to be brewing between India and Italy over the arrest of two Italian armed ship...
  • China to Expand Port Bordering North Korea
    China plans to spend $3 billion to build a three-pier terminal in a special economic zone bordering North Korea and...
  • US Export Growth to China Will Outpace Imports, Report Says
    U.S. exports to China will rise at a faster rate than imports during the next five years, aided by an...
  • Analyst Says New Vitran Chief Could Lead Recovery
    Canadian-based less-than-truckload carrier Vitran may be headed back toward profitability after naming a new president for its ailing U.S. operations....
  • Kerry Logistics Acquires Spanish Joint Venture
    Kerry Logistics said the acquisition of its former joint venture in Spain will allow customers in the country's poor performing...
  • Diana Adds Eighth Container Ship, Plans to Buy Another
    Diana Containerships said it took delivery on Feb. 17 of the APL Sardonyx, a container ship with a capacity of...
  • MSC Set to Grab Asia-Europe Business From Maersk, Report Says
    Mediterranean Shipping is set to significantly increase its share of Asia-Europe container traffic in 2012 at the expense of market...
  • MSC to Raise Trans-Pacific Rates Mid-March
    Mediterranean Shipping announced it will increase all freight rates on its eastbound service from Asia to the U.S. and Canada...
  • TNT Focuses on Europe Amid Rising Losses, UPS Takeover Bid
    TNT Express, the Dutch express delivery company in takeover negotiations with UPS, plans to refocus on its core European market,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • Is China's economic rise a covert threat to the west?
    China's stunning growth from a poor stagnant country to the world's second-biggest economy in less than 30-years - and predicted to overtake the US by 2018 - is ...
  • Xu quits Cosco
    In a note to the Shanghai Stock Exchange yesterday, Cosco Shipping Company - a unit of the state-owned China Ocean Shipping - announced the surprise resignation ...
  • ISS sets up in Venezuela
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), one of the world's leading providers of maritime services, has expanded its global network by opening its first office in Venezuela.The ...
  • Non-lethal weapons are a deterrent to pirates
  • NCC take back control of Illichivsk
    In accordance with Odessa's Regional Court of Appeal's ruling at the end of last year, NCC's Ukrainian subsidiary Ukrtranscontainer (UTC) resumed control of Illichivsk's ...
  • Strike-affected Sokhna reopened
    The labour dispute that rocked the Egyptian Red Sea port of Sohkna recently and led to servere disruption and loss of cargo is over.This followed meetings over ...
  • Ports of Auckland: management and dockers remain entrenched
    A week-long strike beginning Friday [February 24], back-to-back with another seven day stoppage from March 2, suggests that the increasingly bitter dispute between ...
  • China: a 'reliable friend' to Ireland
    In something of a scoop for the Irish Republic, Vice-President [and heir apparent to the presidency] Xi Jinping, stopped off in Ireland on his way back from a week-long ...
  • Greece gets its new bail-out
    After 13 hours of intense talks - finishing in the early hours of this morning - the 17 eurozone finance ministers have finally agreed the terms for the EUR130 ...
  • Thailand's economy to bounce-back
    After the devastating flooding of last year which covered two-thirds of the country, took the lives of more than 800 people, and stymied manufacturing, it was no ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • Danaos sheds the red
    New York-quoted containership owner's quarterly profit overshadowed by chief executive's grim market forecast.
  • Cargill courts MR sisters
    Greek owner poised to pocket $36m as commodities giant ties up chemical carrier newbuildings for three years, brokers say.
  • BBC campaign continues
    Turmoil in the heavylift market fails to derail German giant's expansion crusade as it unveils another freshly minted loop.
  • Liquidity steals the spotlight
    Asset sales and equity exercises increasingly likely for Morten Arntzen-led owner following failed Title XI loan bid, analyst says.
  • Greek newbuilds find a home
    Carras Hellas and Target Marine bag period deals with big-name charters for freshly arrived panamaxes.
  • Storm halts tanker salvage
    Fuel pumping halted off Sakhalin as bad weather moves in around grounded Karakumneft.
  • Freeze fires GMLP dividend
    Golar Partners' profit passes its parent's in Q4 as vessel dropdown spurs payout.
  • STX Europe romps home
    Korean-owned shipbuilder produces impressive final charge to end the year on a high.
  • Seypec "financially sound"
    Indian Ocean tanker owner says it will "forge on" despite racking up losses from tough markets.
  • Hochtief back for more
    German owner orders another heavy-lift ship at Poland's Crist for wind-farm installation work.
  • Yards running on half a tank
    Newbuilding orders reached only 50% of global capacity in 2011 despite prices dropping by a tenth, RS Platou says.
  • PDZ still going strong
    Kuala Lumpur-listed owner continues profit drive as container volumes rise.
  • ICAP buys Island Shipbrokers
    London broker back on the acquisition trail with deal to take over Singapore tanker and S&P specialist.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • ICS chairman calls for shipbuilding moratorium
  • Expeditors' 4Q results reflect weak demand
  • TCC wins key decision in MQC claims pursuit
  • Improved productivity at APMT Callao terminal
  • Maersk drops more West-Med hub calls
  • MSC raising Black Sea/East Med export rates
  • NY port hits record container volume in 2011
  • LaHood's son caught in Egyptian power struggle
  • IBM buys Worklight for mobility strategy
  • TNT reports $230 million 4Q loss

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
  • Fujairah prices soften
    Durban market also softened slightly.
  • Prices diverging at key European ports
    Quiet markets reported in Rotterdam and Hamburg.
  • New IBIA Board members elected
    Chairman-elect welcomes new Board members during annual dinner.
  • ClassNK releasing guidelines for gas fuelled ships
    Requirements for safe design in the guidelines are based on the current draft of the IMO's IGF Code.
  • Australasia bunker demand growing
    Increase in commodity trade and further growth in cruise industry driving demand across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, says O.W. Bunker.
  • IFO prices weakening across major Asian hubs
    Demand mixed at major Asian bunkering hubs on Tuesday.
  • 'No plans' for Japanese bunker barge newbuilds
    Banks reportedly not willing to finance barge owners amid diminishing bunker sales.
  • Voyage charters to get new slow steaming clause
    Slow steaming clause for voyage charters 'more complex' than time charter version, says BIMCO.
  • Cargo arrivals easing tight IFO supplies in Colombo
    Three major suppliers delivering replenishment stocks to Colombo this week.
  • Rolls-Royce: LNG fuel becoming 'popular choice' for vessels
    LNG to become 'realistic choice' after development of bunkering infrastructure.
  • South China faces 'severe' shortage of blendstocks
    Limited residue output from Guangdong refiners squeezing feedstock volumes.
  • Shipping industry needs 'moratorium on new orders'
    ICS Chairman also urges shipyards to 'cooperate fully' with shipowners in design and construction of future vessels.
  • Americas markets quiet as US celebrates holiday
    Markets flat as US celebrates Presidents Day.

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