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March 22, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Little left to short with shipping stocks slump
    The shipping industry is offering fewer targets for investors betting on declining share prices after its 80 biggest listed companies lost US$99 billion of market value in four years, hedge-fund managers said.
  • India buyers ask Iran to bear oil insurance risk
    Indian oil buyers are asking Iran to bear the insurance risk for transporting its crude as tighter Western sanctions make it more difficult to buy Teheran's principal export, industry sources said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco to levy US$500/TEU rate hike from Asia to South America April 15
  • MSC to increase freight rates US$300/TEU from Far East to New Zealand
  • Korea's Hanjin Shipping adds two more loops to transpacific coverage
  • Hanjin and Cosco jointly unveil Far East-Gulf of Mexico loop April 28
  • New Zealand court reinstates sacked dockers until legalities settled
  • Grand Alliance increases ship sizes calling at Charleston to 5,400 TEU
  • Guangzhou Railway Group signs cooperation agreement with three ports
  • Qingdao port targets rise from 370 million to 400 million tonnes in 2012
  • Port of Ngqura in South Africa to quadruple capacity to 2 million TEU
  • APM Terminals opens 700 metre-long berth at Savona-Vado container terminal
  • CEVA signs five-year deal to provide logistics to Forum Sport in Spain
  • DB Schenker Rail opens logistics base at Blanc Mesnil to access Paris
  • Hong Kong's ExCo approves in principle US$17 billion third runway project
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo welcomes Hollywood's canine superstar 'Uggie'
  • CEVA opens multi-user warehouse near Ontario Airport near LA

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMTOI's session on cross border transaction on March 26
  • Asia-Europe trade takes new boxship capacity
  • Baltics main sea freight index rises to two-month high
  • Dredging Corp set to boost capacity
  • ISSA encourages ship suppliers to go green
  • Leading policymakers to grace BHP 2012 conference
  • Not paying ransom would be massively detrimental to the industry: InterManager President
  • NYK in World's Most Ethical Companies list
  • Commissioning of Petronet's Puthuvypeen LNG terminal likely by Dec.
  • KoPT to invite EoIs for captive barge jetties
  • Pak dirty cargo terminal to be ready for operations by 2015
  • Last-mile connectivity projects bring respite to user industries
  • Govt to compile National Business Facilitation Grid
  • Merchandise exports could slow down, warns Survey

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • BNSF cut customers' CO2 emissions substantially in 2011
    The US transport service provider BNSF significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions in 2011 by shipping freight by rail instead of moving goods entirely by road. In 2011, custome...
  • L.I.T. takes delivery of 50, 4 m high Kögel Mega P55s
    L.I.T. AG, a transport specialist based in Brake (Germany), has augmented its vehicle fleet by the addition of 50 new height-optimised Kögel Mega P55 trailers. This type of vehicle...
  • Cargobull presents innovative tarpaulin to speed up HGV loading/unloading
    The German vehicle manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has presented an innovative truck tarpaulin that speeds up truck loading and unloading processes. The product, known as a Speed Cu...
  • OPDR upgrades services to Portugal and Spain
    The German short sea shipping company Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) revamped its Portugal, Canary Islands and Spanish mainland services on 7 March. Prior to...
  • Brussels airport changes cargo team
    Brussels airport has made a series of changes to strengthen its cargo business unit in order to cope with the increased work and projects at Brucargo. Piet Demunter, who started th...
  • Cathay Pacific suffered from high fuel prices and low cargo demand
    The Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific announced that in 2011 the core business of the group was materially affected by instability and uncertainty in the world's major economi...
  • Azerbaijan's transport ministry announces USD 1.1 billion tender for new port
    Azerbaijan's ministry of transport is issuing a USD 1.1 billion tender for the construction of a new port, as the energy-rich former Soviet republic looks to become a major trade h...
  • GOL plans service to the USA
    The Brazilian airline GOL has submitted a route right request to the country's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate a São Paulo (Brazil) to Miami Fl service, its f...
  • Qatar Airways starts daily flights to Rwanda
    Served from today on (21 March), Kigali is the third destination launched by the Qatar Airways so far this year and its latest to the African continent. In February, the airline ...
  • InterRail subsidiary RailService acquires UralRail
    RailService Ltd, a Moscow-based subsidiary of the Swiss InterRail Group, has acquired the rolling stock owner UralRail, likewise located in Moscow. UralRail, which was founded in 1...
  • Ceva France gets new CEO
    The international logistics service provider Ceva has chosen Franck Chevret to manage its logistics and freight activities in France. He reports to the CEO of northern Europe, Leig...
  • An additional managing director for Polzug Intermodal
    The German intermodal service provider Polzug is getting an additional managing director in the shape of Peter Plewa. In his last position he was managing director of HHLA Intermod...
  • Geisseler Transport AG facing bankruptcy
    Geisseler Transport AG, headquartered in Pratteln near Basel (Switzerland), has had to report insolvency and is facing closure. The plan to turn the firm around has failed despite ...
  • BabyCare selects Menlo Worldwide China for distribution and warehouse management
    Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China), the global logistics subsidiary of the US company Con-way Inc, will handle the North China distribution and warehouse management for BabyCare Inc...
  • WCA family week conference sets new record
    The 2012 WCA family week conference set a new record when over 2,150 freight forwarders descended on the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre between 4 and 11 March. The

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • Vantage Drilling to add DSME newbuild drillship to fleet
  • CLIA seeks greater transparency on casualty reporting
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports $38 million loss for 2011
  • Hercules Offshore to acquire jack-up from Diamond Offshore
  • CARB has funds to guarantee loans for vessel emission reduction

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • Federal Railroad Administrator visits Port of Vancouver rail project
  • Coast Guard Port Captains make multiple bar closures
  • NYK continues string of ethical company honors
  • Suit filed against Port of Anacortes over public access to Seafarers' park
  • Mitsui training center holds first graduation event

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • Nordic iron ore output on the rise
    Exports via Baltic ports and Narvik likely to grow
  • How to spend it
    Smart money is on product tankers and offshore
  • Apply energy-saving changes now
    Reducing built-in engine power is not the only way to get the right EEDI value
  • Are ships idle or simply resting?
    Shipping must clamp down on layup elasticity
  • Green grants for SMEs
    Haven Gateway low carbon project aims to take freight off the road and on to rail
  • Cold reality returns to VLCC market
    Earnings dip below $30,000 per day after higher vessel speeds result in tonnage build-up
  • Ports of Auckland re-enters talks with union
    Court decision forces further negotiation
  • Exclusive: Delta International ponders Allied Maritime legal action
    Greek owner a target for $20m in legal claims
  • Report slams Australian cabotage changes
    Proposals will increase costs by 16%, study claims
  • Gas glut good for the US economy
    LNG shipping to stay tight for 18 months
  • CMA 2012: USCG chief slams 'paper tiger' ISM Code
    Costa Concordia case exposed serious shortcomings
  • Insurers fear US will force link between piracy and terrorism
    Certain governments believe that banning ransom payments would end Somali piracy
  • Safe Bulkers share offering raises $37m
    Proceeds pumped into new tonnage, capital expenditure and debt
  • Index signals global trade growth
    Seasonally adjusted box handling rises 4%
  • Chinese coal imports triple as Australia returns to form
    Rising imports into China seen from Mongolia and North Korea
  • Japan and 10 EU states exempt from US sanctions against Tehran
    Breathing space for countries that reduce their oil imports from Iran
  • Liberian iron ore mine exports 1m tonnes of ore
    Beginning of African iron ore renaissance
  • Spring equinox for boxships
    Brokers hail 'breath of fresh air' as market indices rise
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts $38m net loss
    Box lines' price war is over, says Behrendt
  • China puts its foot on the gas
    Australia provided largest volumes in February, signalling its rise among the ranks of suppliers
  • Yang Ming delays five boxships
    Taiwan carrier ordered 4,500 teu vessels for delivery this year
  • China slashes imports of Iranian oil by 45%
    Pressure mounts to source alternative oil supplies
  • Dry bulk tonne-mile demand to suffer
    Chinese iron ore imports to grow, but import distances shorten
  • Greek seafarers end strike
    Ferries moving as government grapples with pension costs
  • China hints at intervention for ailing industry
    China debates ways and means to rescue cash-strapped carriers
  • Oh, please
    The industry trade groups have been vocal in criticising governments on piracy, but do politicians listen?
  • German ports record 16% annual box growth
    Figure 200,000 teu shy of 2008 record
  • Vantage buys drillship from Nobu Su
    Vessel to drill for Petrobras in Gulf of Mexico
  • Tyne reports 66% surge in cargo volumes
    Cars, containers and wood pellet bulk cargo all hit record levels in 2011
  • APM Terminals planning for 22,000 teu boxships
    Ultra-large vessels are already in service and even larger vessels will follow, says APMT chief

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • US eases oil import penalties
    ELEVEN countries have been exempted for 180 days from penalties imposed by the US as a result of reducing their oil imports from Iran
  • HHI wins OSC LNG carrier
    OMAN Shipping Co has announced that it has placed a new order at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai HI for an LNG carrier
  • DHT pays 'steep price'
    SHARES of NYSE-listed tanker owner DHT plunged 26% yesterday following its announcement of a highly discounted equity sale
  • Scrubber equation uncertain
    AN owner's decision on whether to install an emissions scrubber is inherently complicated by unknown variables, explained Interntanko deputy MD Katharina Stanzel
  • Drybulk demand growth seen to accelerate 2013
    Tonne-mile demand in drybulk shipping should accelerate markedly next year, lifted by strong iron ore exports from Brazil and Australia, which should also lead to a better fleet utilisation rate of the fleet in 2013, a shipping analyst says
  • Supply-demand fundamentals halt VLCC rally
    THE week-long rise in VLCC rates retreated yesterday as charterers resisted owners' demand for higher rates
  • Oz drybulk congestion rises
    BAD weather has reversed the easing snarls in Australian drybulk ports
  • Drybulk 'eco design effect' looms
    IF next-generation, fuel-efficient bulkers meet promised specifications, a new wave of orders could ensue despite overcapacity
  • Maersk halts Far East bookings
    Maersk Line informed its European export customers yesterday that it will not accept further bookings to the Far East for now
  • APM prepares for 22,000teu ships
    A senior APM Terminals executive has called on terminal operators to start getting themselves ready to accommodate 22,000teu container carriers
  • Skaugen plans $60M bonds issue
    I.M. Skaugen, the listed Norwegian LPG carrier and lighterage tanker operator, says it is planning a bond issue of at least NK350M ($60M), five weeks after it raised NK400M on the Oslo market
  • Ust Luga gains 6% box discount
    UST LUGA'S brand-new container terminal won a government handout this week in its bid to attract container volumes away from St Petersburg port
  • BLT renegotiating charter rates
    EMBATTLED Indonesian chemical shipping specialist PT Berlian Laju Tanker is renegotiating charter rates for its existing chartered-in tonnage, Fairplay has learnt
  • LNG challenges persist in SE Asia
    DEMAND for liquefied natural gas as fuel may be growing in southeast Asia, but the sub-region still faces production and storage challenges, an industry roundtable in Singapore heard
  • More box ships on Asia-EC South America
    THE Asia-EC South America route has seen substantial box ship deployment over the past two years, said Braemar Seascope

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • D.A. Landis Pleads Guilty to Driver Log Fraud
    The owner of a Pennsylvania trucking company who pushed drivers to violate hours of service limits could spend years in...
  • APM Terminals Says Ports Must Prepare for Giant Ships
    APM Terminals said ports must start to draw up plans now to handle the future generation of giant container ships...
  • Senate Democrats Blast House GOP Transport Extension
    Democratic Senate leaders, along with Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, urged House Republicans to adopt their two-year transport bill...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Doubles Detroit Flights, Adds China Services
    Lufthansa Cargo is adding three new destinations in China and ramping up its recently launched freighter service to Detroit in...
  • Kemmsies Discusses Economic Case for Infrastructure (Video)
    Moffatt & Nichol Chief Economist Walter Kemmsies discusses the need for U.S. transportation infrastructure investment. He spoke at the annual...
  • NAFTA Trade Value Hit Record High in 2011
    The value of surface transportation trade between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and...
  • XPO Logistics Raises $137 Million in Stock Offering
    XPO Logistics raised $136.7 million through a public stock offering, exceeding its initial expectations as it secured funds for acquisitions...
  • Jaguar Land Rover to Make Cars with Chery in China
    Jaguar Land Rover, a unit of India's Tata Motors, is forming a joint venture with Chery Automobile of China to...
  • NYSA's Curto Responds to Waterfront Commission Report
    Inefficient work and pay practices criticized by the Waterfront Commission should be addressed "at the bargaining table - not publicly...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Posts $38.3 Million Net Loss
    Hapag-Lloyd swung to a net loss of $38.3 million in 2011 from a $565 million profit in 2010. But...
  • Waterfront Commission Blasts NY-NJ Port Job Practices
    Hiring and work practices at the Port of New York and New Jersey breed inefficiency, favor "a privileged few," and...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Stay Steady
    Spot rates on the trans-Pacific trade stayed flat week-over-week this week after a 13.6 percent jump last week that followed...
  • Hanjin, Cosco to Start Far East to Houston Loop
    Hanjin Shipping and Cosco Container Lines plan to launch a new service between the Far East, Panama and Houston at...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • Second batch of gantry cranes received at TERCAT
    The Hutchison Port Holdings Group, Terminal Catalunya [TERCAT], Muelle Prat Terminal, Barcelona took delivery of the second batch of four super post-panamax quay ...
  • US food shippers group slams carrier customer service
    Bob Weiss, independent administrator of the Food Shippers Association of North America (FSANA) has hit out at the 'decline' in ocean carriers' customer service ...
  • Asia-Europe tradelane soaks up surplus tonnage
    According to the shipbroker Braemar Seascope, the Asia-Europe tradelane soaked up a massive 56% of the 2.6 million TEU of new boxship capacity delivered over the ...
  • BIFA's budget hopes
    When the UK Chancellor, George Osborne stands up in the House of Commons this afternoon to deliver his Budget speech the British International Freight Association ...
  • COSCON and Hanjin launch all-water service
    Members of CKYH Alliance - COSCON and Hanjin Shipping - have announced that they will be launching a new service in the Far East -Gulf of Mexico trade effective ...
  • Ban on ransom payments a mistake: InterManager president
    The proposal from the recent London conference on Somalia to make the payment of ransoms to pirates holding merchant ships illegal would be 'massively detrimental ...
  • Rena: salvage work continues
  • Oakland welcomes the biggest
    Moving up the California coastline and with two pilots guiding it onto its mooring at the International Container Terminal, the 12,560 TEU MSC Fabiola makes its ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • Reardon replies to million-dollar puzzler
    ConocoPhillips insider says crude market may have bottomed but timing of tanker upturn remains to be seen.
  • Maitland issues battle cry
    Outspoken industry veteran says Marad shake-up and commitment to Kings Point cadets is key to the revitalisation of US flag.
  • Efficiency debate plagues Ploughman
    Seanergy chief says fuel efficiency drive during market downturn poses threat to ships, seafarers and owners.
  • D'Amico adds to MR fleet
    Italian owner says it has snapped up High Prosperity at bargain price after chartering it in for six years.
  • Raoust calls time on size wars
    VLOC white elephants, question marks about Maersk's triple-e ships and the Costa Concordia tragedy all indicate a scale threshold has been reached, BRS boss says.
  • Lorentzen intrigued by LNG
    Seacor CEO says scorching sector looks promising but investments in dry supply chain may be more compelling.
  • STX OSV 'no longer cheap'
    Analyst warns investors in SGX-listed yard to tread carefully as European finance issues remain.
  • CNCo inks handysize quartet
    Swire group company heads to China's Chengxi Shipyard for 39,500-dwt series of "eco" bulkers.
  • ICAP endorses LR2 playbook
    Top researcher says product tanker market needs to turn the page in order to cash in on burgeoning long-haul trade.
  • Creditors fear Chapter 11 chaos
    Seward & Kissel says some ailing owners are using bankruptcy as a "sword and shield" when restructuring talks sour.
  • Genmar wins more time
    Tanker owner has been given an extra couple of months to firm up details of its escape from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in the red
    German container line hails "excellent" result compared to rivals, despite 34% jump in fuel costs pushing it to loss in 2011.
  • Stolt Valor fire contained
    Stolt-Nielsen tanker under tow off Qatar following blast, but declared CTL.
  • Cash crunch clogs pipeline
    Belt-tightening at European banks proves problematic for owners, cash buyers and recycling markets alike, GMS says.
  • Oivind Lorentzen uncensored
    Oivind Lorentzen dishes about dynasty, downturns and the next generation as TradeWinds tours his Connecticut estate.
  • Morgan Stanley's LNG storybook
    Fotis Giannakoulis bullish on LNG market as tonnage shortage and Sabine Pass pave the way for profits and expansion.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • COSCO/Hanjin start new Asia-US Gulf service
  • Argentine truckers strike as soy harvest begins
  • Cook handicaps election at AAPA function
  • U.S. finds China subsidizes solar panel exports
  • Asia-Europe absorbs over half of 2010-2011 deliveries
  • Bryson leads trade mission to India
  • Red Hook deploys Tideworks
  • Virgin resumes London-Mumbia cargo service
  • 3PL Global adds DC in SoCal

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 21, 2012
  • Container sector seeing 'a clear upward trend'
    'Price war' coming to an end, says CEO of Hapag-Lloyd.
  • New study offers different perspective on ECA challenges
    Exclusive study finds that the situation is 'a game of poker', as shipowners, fuel providers and technology companies adopt the wait and see approach.
  • Multi-million dollar fuel-saving technology obsolete due to slow steaming
    Emma Maersk class vessels operating significantly below design speeds unable to benefit from waste heat recovery systems.
  • North European markets lack direction
    Strike in Piraeus ends.
  • Bunker prices firming in Middle East and South Africa
    Good demand in Fujairah.
  • Russian Navy ignores bunker spill costs
    Embassy official says spill caused 'no harm to the environment of Ireland.'
  • Study predicts adverse MBM impacts on India
    Increase in bunker prices could hurt trade and economic growth and lead to unfair burden on Indian consumers.
  • 'Oil belt' seen in the water near grounded ship
    Chinese authorities say no new leaks detected.
  • First phase of Fujairah terminal project 'on track'
    September remains completion date, says Gulf Petrochem Group CEO.
  • Bunker prices lack direction in Asia
    Traders divided over levels of demand.
  • Multi-party collaboration needed to seize LNG opportunities
    Increasing demand for LNG to drive offshore marine growth throughout Asia, says industry experts.
  • South China fuel oil imports down 4% in March
    Bonded bunker suppliers scheduled to receive fuel oil imports in the second half of March.
  • Bunker suppliers urged to act 'promptly' in enforcing claims
    Bunker suppliers among those that are in 'potentially better position' to recover monies owed to them in an event of a winding up, says lawyer.
  • Use of scrubbers 'the answer' to shipping's future
    Scrubbers offers 'potential long term economic advantages' to shipowners, if they can be proved to work effectively.
  • Aegean renames Verbeke Bunkering
    New corporate identity to reflect position as a 'leading physical supplier' in North-West Europe.

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