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November 22, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL raises Asia-Europe US$550/TEU, ups Mideast rate US$650/TEU Dec 15
  • Emirates ups FE-India rate US$250/TEU, FE-Mideast by $300/TEU Dec 1
  • CMA CGM posts profit of US$371 million as revenue rises 9pc to $4.2 billion
  • Argentine ports shut down, roads blocked by 24-hour general strike
  • Jiangxi 10-month road freight volume up 13pc to 909.7 million tonnes
  • Expressway network in Gansu province increases length 1,435 kilometres
  • China's express sector shake out looms as e-commerce changes the game
  • Chennai mega container terminal project opens bids to Adani/Essar
  • Relaxing cabotage laws criticised by Indian coastal shipowners group
  • China's logistics info portal to be developed with online giant Alibaba
  • Malaysia Airlines retains freight unit MASkargo though future uncertain
  • FedEx Express recognised as one of the world's best places to work
  • Qatar's 787 showcases first inflight wi-fi, internet, mobile access

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • Bahri wins Best Managed Company in the Middle East award in transport & shipping sector
  • Westwind Shipping wins "Freight Forwarder of the Year - Sea" award at Gujarat Junction 2012
  • CCT achieves record productivity on Maersk Line's vessel Jervis Bay
  • Davies Turner reinvests in UK freight hubs
  • Kolkata Port Trust to start re-tendering of ABG berths
  • Kuwait invests $ 1.2 bn in bid for Northern Gulf gateway
  • Railways revenue from freight traffic zooms
  • Govt issues 8 lakh eBRCs to exporters
  • Realisation period extension to provide relief to exporters: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • Pensylvania boots 24 freight rail projects
    The Pennsylviania State Transportation Commission has granted allmost USD 18.6 million to improve rail access, upgrade rail infrastructure and provide repairs. The US state, which ...
  • IRU Order of Merit for president of Azerbaijan association
    The International Road Transport Union IRU) has awarded its Order of Merit to the president of its member association, the Azerbaijan International Road Carriers Association (Abada...
  • Afriqiyah flying to Casablanca and Dusseldorf
    The Libyan carrier Afriqiyah Airways is commencing a thrice-weekly service between Tripoli and Casablanca (Morocco) today (21 November). Shortly after the launch of this new connec...
  • Gioia Tauro planning new intermodal terminal
    Gioia Tauro, Italy's largest container port, recently issued a tender to select a financial promoter to design, build and operate a new intermodal terminal project. Gioia Tauro is ...
  • Nuneaton north chord rail link in UK opened
    The Nuneaton north chord rail link is now open. As a key part of the British government's investment in the country's strategic railfreightnetwork, the Nuneaton north chord benefit...
  • Navistar's first international Prostar+ rolls off production line
    US truck manufacturer Navistar announced that the first International ProStar+ class 8 on-highway tractor equipped with the Cummins ISX15 and SCR-based Cummins Emission Solutions a...
  • Schmitz Cargobull AG forms joint venture with China's Dongfeng
    Schmitz Cargobull AG, Europe's largest trailer manufacturer, has signed a joint venture contract with Dongfeng Motor Group, one of the three giant truck makers in China. Under the ...
  • Qatar Aiways to hive off Cargolux shares
    Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines International has confirmed that Qatar Airways intends to dispose of its 35% shareholding in Cargolux. Notwithstanding these developments, t...
  • Singapore cargo traffic continued to suffer in October
    In October, airfreight movements at Singapore Changi Airport declined by 8% year-on-year to 150,000 t. For the January to October 2012 period, Changi Airport handled 1.50 million t...
  • Logistics and packing trade fair Pack & Move now open
    Pack & Move, the Swiss trade fair for integrated logistics solutions and packing technology, opened yesterday (20 November) in Messe CH's exhibition centre in Basel (Switzerlan...
  • Gebrüder Weiss holds ground-breaking ceremony for new headquarters
    Gebrüder Weiss, an Austria-based global transport and logistics service provider, is investing around EUR 28 million in a series of new buildings and renovations at its head office...
  • Fercam establishes subsidiary in Tunisia
    The Italian transport and logistics company Fercam, based in Ora near Bolzano, has established a new firm called Fercam Tunisie GmbH, based in the Tunisian port city Rades. It is F...
  • Reshuffle at Cargolux after Qatar Airways quit
    After the withdrawal of shareholder Qatar Airways from the Luxembourg-based cargo only airline Cargolux, the latter's chairman of the board of directors is to step down. Albert Wil...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • N.Y. City requests bids for new temporary ferry service
  • London Club warns on cargo hold pipework
  • ECDIS familiarization guidelines available
  • Incat launches LNG fueled high speed RO/RO
  • Metso to refurbish cruise ship's automation system
  • Bollinger delivers fourth FRC to Coast Guard

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • October box numbers rise at Port of Tacoma terminals
  • FMC collects civil penalties from NVOCC shipping act violations
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opens North Africa operations desk
  • Port of Vancouver, USA sees progress on access project
  • APL Logictics buys Carmichael International

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • Strike Club reports falling income from shipping
    Insurer increases cost of cover as austerity budgets bring threat of new unrest
  • Stena Line appoints new chief executive
    Gunnar Blomdahl makes way for Carl-Johan Hagman
  • Power generation
    Shipping firms must develop and inspire tomorrow's leaders
  • Capo heats up US dock talks as employers demand box royalty caps
    War of words resumes between USMX chief and Daggett despite federal mediation
  • UK Club must beef up its underwriting, says S&P
    But rating agency upgrades insurer's outlook from stable to positive
  • Awilco LNG awaits a winter warmer
    Norwegian energy shipper expects market to pick up after dipping this year
  • Europe's ports urge Brussels to defend infrastructure budget
    Budget cuts target spending on transport
  • Multipurpose shipping takes a battering
    Sector accounts for disproportionate number of insolvent KG Funds
  • VLCC spot market stays buoyant amid chartering buzz
    Ships removed from list as winter tanker activity picks up
  • ILA demands full wage-scale talks with USMX next month
    Daggett slams Capo's 'misleading rhetoric and scare tactics'
  • The end of the tanker downturn is nigh, says Tsakos
    Shipowner curbs red ink but trims dividend to save cash for LNG and shuttle tankers
  • Brokers predict more pain for tramp boxships
    A quarter of respondents to survey see no prospect for employment to improve
  • Panama Canal Authority meets owners to talk tolls
    Exclusive: Quijano woos ICS, after chamber slammed 'rushed' and 'excessive' new tariff
  • GasLog outperforms expectations and pledges to expand fleet
    Livanos-led owner eyes prospects for master limited partnership
  • Poetic justice
    Note to parties to the US dockers' contract talks; import cargoes always find ports
  • Lay up or die
    Tanker owners must now seriously consider cold lay-ups
  • Wyndham port to receive major upgrade
    Australia subsidiary of China's Shanghai ZhongFu develops regional sugar industry
  • Vantage-linked joint venture books drillship at STX O&S
    Sigma awaits delivery in November 2015 and retains four options
  • Victoria Labor party backs Bay West box port for Melbourne
    But ruling coalition tries to speed up progress for proposed Mornington Peninsula site
  • NOL unit acquires US logistics firm Carmichael
    APL Logistics seeks to offer more in-house logistics services in US
  • Shipowners urged to support campaign against Wal-Mart
    ITF asks maritime community to rally round retailers' workforce

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • Spanish yards remain on payback hook
    SPAIN'S shipbuilders still face the threat of being told to pay back government aid that the EC believes they may have received illegally under a now-defunct tax scheme
  • Gillard focuses on shipping in islands dispute
    AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Julia Gillard has added a shipping focus to the Beijing-Tokyo South China Sea island dispute at the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks
  • American Hull quits sector
    AMERICAN Hull Insurance Syndicate has decided to quit underwriting and run off its portfolio after 92 years
  • Awilco LNG, now in profit, predicts firming
    AWILCO LNG, which today said it had turned losses at this time last year into profits, predicted that a soft trend in the sector would give way to a firmer tone this winter
  • TEN halves its losses
    TSAKOS Energy Navigation today reported improved quarterly results, as the upside for its LNG carriers offset Suezmax softness
  • NOL acquires Carmichael
    NOL SAID today it has acquired the US customs brokerage and trade compliance group Carmichael
  • GasLog mulls financial partnership structure
    NYSE-listed LNG owner GasLog today reported progress on its newbuildings and potential interest in a strategy involving a 'master limited partnership'
  • Chinese yards still depend on imported gear
    CHINA'S yards still heavily depend on imported maritime equipment, including Diesel engines and radar navigation gear, to build new vessels, government statistics showed
  • Nigeria finally lifts Bonny Light force majeure
    ROYAL Dutch Shell said today it has lifted force majeure - imposed on 19 October - on Nigeria's Bonny Light crude cargoes
  • Putin prods Novatek
    PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin has urged independent Russian gas producer Novatek to speed plans for a gas field and LNG port on the Yamal Peninsula, above the Arctic Circle
  • Drybulk port snarls drop
    SNARLS in major drybulk ports dropped over the past week, with vessel queues at the major Newcastle terminal dropping to a 2012 low
  • Coal prices seen below $100/tonne until 2014
    COAL PRICES are expected to face downward pressure until 2014 despite producers' attempts to raise them by cutting output
  • VLCC rates top $30,000/day
    VLCC RATES on the benchmark Gulf/Far East route have hit $30,000 per day
  • MMHE's profits dive 90%
    MALAYSIA Marine & Heavy Engineering said today its 3Q profits plunged 90% year on year to 8.1M ringgit ($2.6M)
  • Two seafarers hurt in HK fire
    TWO CREW members have reportedly been seriously injured after a fire broke out on a North Korea-registered cargo vessel in Hong Kong Harbour

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • Coal Shippers Could Face Higher Rates if STB Changes Rules
    Coal shippers could see their rates increase if the Surface Transportation Board grants the major U.S. railroads' request to consider indirect competition, specifically from the natural gas industry, when the agency determines whether it has oversight on coal rate cases. The Association of American Railroads this week petitioned the STB to...
  • NY-NJ Terminals to Open Friday
    All container terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey will be open Friday following the Thanksgiving Day holiday, as the port continues to clear a backlog of cargo following Hurricane Sandy. Maher Terminals will be open for truck processing Saturday. Port Newark Container Terminal will continue to offer...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Slip 1 Percent
    Trans-Pacific spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles fell 1 percent from last week in their seventh consecutive weekly decline, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants' rate benchmark. This week's benchmark registered $2,192 per 40-foot container, down from $2,228 the previous week and $2,711 in early October. The index hit its...
  • ILA-USMX: Time for Shippers to Worry (Again)
    Happy holidays? Not for shippers. Last summer they sweated the possibility of a peak-season strike by the International Longshoremen's Association. Now they're facing the real threat of an ILA work stoppage at year-end. Eight months after opening negotiations, the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance remain far apart on a...
  • CMA CGM Set to Ink Debt Deal in January
    CMA CGM is on the verge of a hard-fought agreement with its banks to restructure $4.6 billion of loans, ending months of uncertainty over the future of the world's third-largest ocean carrier. Michel Sirat, chief financial officer of the French container line, said a "deal in principle" has been struck with...
  • Japanese Exports to US Rise 3.1 percent
    TOKYO -- Japan's exports to the U.S. rose for the 12th consecutive month in October on a year-over-year basis, increasing 3.1 percent to $11.2 billion, according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Ministry. The pace of growth in exports to the U.S. quickened from 0.9 percent in September. Leading the...
  • Asian Shippers Press for Regulatory Reform
    More maritime regulatory reform is needed in Asia to protect shippers from collusion by lines, the Asian Shippers' Council says. Repeating its previous declarations that container carriers act as a "cartel," an ASC statement issued after its 8th annual meeting this month said reform had gained added urgency because carriers were...
  • Emirates SkyCargo Expands Thai Services
    Emirates SkyCargo launched a new service to Phuket, Thailand, expanding the carrier's weekly capacity to the country to more than 640 tons. Phuket is the second Thai destination to be connected to the freight division of Emirates' global network, which now totals 126 destinations. The daily Phuket service utilizes an Airbus 340-300...
  • Cargo Volume Dives at Singapore's Changi Airport
    Cargo volume through Singapore Changi Airport nose-dived in October, extending a disappointing year for the world's 11th-largest cargo airport by tonnage. Volumes in the month fell 8 percent year-over-year, to 150,000 metric tons. They were also down from September's 153,700 tons. Changi handled 1.5 million tons of cargo in the first...
  • Oakland Dockworkers Return to Work
    International Longshore and Warehouse Union dockworkers returned to work late Tuesday after Oakland Mayor Jean Quan brokered a deal between the port authority and the Service Employees International Union. The SEIU, which has been negotiating a new contract for port maintenance workers for more than a year, picketed Oakland's marine terminals...
  • APL Logistics' Buying Binge Extends Global Reach
    APL Logistics is moving aggressively to expand its global capabilities with the acquisition of Carmichael International Service, a Los Angeles-based customs broker and freight forwarder that will fill out the largely missing U.S. brokerage component of its logistics portfolio. Tuesday's announcement of the Carmichael deal comes hard on the heels of...
  • APL Logistics Acquires Carmichael International
    APL Logistics, the supply chain management unit of Singapore's NOL Group, has acquired Carmichael International Service, a Los Angeles-based customs broker and trade compliance company. Terms of the deal were not announced. Founded in 1961, Carmichael is one of the largest independent customs brokerage, trade compliance and consulting specialists in the U.S. ...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • Maersk not too proud to take lead on lay-ups
    Quoting the Alphaliner report from last week which identified the Copenhagen mega-liner as having the most boxships in lay-up mode, Maersk Line's head of scheduling ...
  • Argentina paralysed by general strike
    Ports, airports, trains and roads were shuttered yesterday in Argentina as the South American nation suffered in the second big anti-government strike in two weeks.The ...
  • EU: like bulls in a china shop
    How else can you describe the Commission's immediate nigh 60% tariff hike on the dockside price of Chinese crockery? It is bad news for importers involved in the ...
  • Sandy stymies US truckers
    Trucking activity, the barometer of the US economy, declined by a month-on-month 3.8% in October, according to the American Trucking Association's [ATA] For-Hire ...
  • Rotterdam's box capacity will spark only 'limited' price war
  • PSA's Chennai box terminal hits one million
    Chennai International Terminals Pvt Ltd [CITPL] recently processed its one millionth container since its 2009 commissioning and with the acquisition of seven super ...
  • CMA CGM posts USD371m profit for third quarter

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • High-yield heaven
    A leading bond analyst is urging investors not to give up on DryShips on the back of a briefing in which George Economou said the owner won't offload shares of its drilling offshoot to bankroll unfinanced newbuildings.
  • Solvang fighting back
    Norwegian gas carrier owner Solvang has continued its recovery thanks to buoyant LPG exports from the Middle East.
  • Fesco revs up new line
    Russian owner Fesco is teaming up with Japan's LIB Corp to export used cars to Vladivostok.
  • Tallink talks tennis
    Estonian ro-ro group Tallink has renewed sponsorship deals for the nation's favourite tennis players.
  • Rongsheng banks on offshore
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries is hoping offshore orders can account for half of its portfolio within the next five years.
  • TEN trims dividend
    Tsakos Energy Navigation has chopped its dividend by two thirds following continued losses in the third quarter.
  • FOE bins semi-sub
    Fred Olsen Energy has canned an option for a second $700m semi-submersible drilling rig at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • SVL eyes new tankers
    Ukraine shipbuilder Kherson is hopeful of landing more tanker orders from Russia's SVL group.
  • Bumi better off
    Bumi Armada has seen an uptick in its third quarter earnings as activity rose across all business segments.
  • Livanos eyes spin-off
    Peter Livanos is mulling a move from John Fredriksen's box of tricks as he looks to push fleet expansion at GasLog.
  • Veteran cape sold
    Hong Kong's Winning Shipping has paid $7m for a 1990-built capesize.
  • Keppel closes in
    Keppel looks to have lined up an order for another pair of semi-submersible drilling rigs.
  • Sincere earnings dip
    Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has posted a slide in net earnings in the first nine months as revenue declined.
  • Diana questions eco
    Diana Shipping has waded into the debate of eco ships, questioning the merits of ordering vessels based on their performance.
  • Term tempters for owners
    Supply ship owners will be keen to grab two long-term charters on offer in the North Sea from early next year.
  • Tankerska eyes Uljanik
    Croatian owner Tankerska Plovidba is to take part in domestic shipbuilder Uljanik's big share sale.
  • A 'necessary evil'
    A brutal order drought has seen almost half of the world's shipyards close since the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Diana Shipping highlights.
  • SinOceanic gets discount
    SinOceanic has negotiated a discount on a loan for one of three containership resales purchased from Germany's ER Schiffahrt.
  • HMM swings to profit
    Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has returned to the black in the third quarter as revenue rose.
  • Damen in for Bijela
    Dutch shipbuilding group Damen is considering a move for Montenegro's Bijela shipyard.
  • Aegean to buyback
    Aegean Marine Petroleum has given the green light to buy back up to one million shares during the next year.
  • Bharati plunges to loss
    India's Bharati Shipyard has fallen into the red for the second quarter as revenue more than halved.
  • Wenchong wins dredger
    A China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) subsidiary has signed a deal to build a new cutter suction dredger.
  • Awilco LNG back in black
    Awilco LNG has returned to profit in the third quarter thanks largely to a reduction in its voyage expenses.
  • Lamnalco ups orderbook
    Smit Lamnalco has returned to the newbuilding market after renewing a marine services contract with Shell in Gabon, Africa.
  • STX in bumper rig deal
    Sigma Drilling has ordered up to five deepwater drillships at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding in a deal potentially worth almost $3.5bn.
  • DeepOcean extends DSV
    DeepOcean has secured another 18 months of employment for one of its dive support vessels (DSVs), the company has confirmed.
  • Vantage orders drillship
    A Vantage Drilling-led joint venture has ordered a deepwater drillship at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • ILA, USMX trade barbs, but will meet Dec. 10
    James A. Capo, chairman and CEO of USMX, issued a statement saying "ILA leaders view bargaining as a one-way street that leads only in their direction," while ILA president Harold Daggett retorted "USMX has continually played one port against the other but that strategy will not succeed."
  • Iranian national charged with illegal U.S. exports
  • Counterfeit winter hats seized in Atlanta
  • Thailand joins Proliferation Security Initiative
  • Port Manatee handles corn imports
    The Tampa Bay port this week discharged more than 52,000 tons of Brazilian-produced corn from the ship King Fraser. The corn is being imported to offset drought-stricken U.S. production shortfalls and will be used for animal feed.
  • APL acquires customs broker Carmichael
    "Customers want the global player, they've gone more to strategic partnerships. So we felt the timing was right. Carmichael saw this too - they just didn't have other services to offer," said APL Logistics Vice President Tony Zasimovich.
  • Talks with LA/LB clerks break down, disruption 'likely'
    The harbor employers said Tuesday "the OCU has reversed course and once again called an end to negotiations in a move signaling that further OCU-initiated disruption in the L.A./Long Beach ports is likely."
  • SEIU workers disrupt Port of Oakland
    About 150 employees demonstrated at various sites around the port and a half-dozen ships were not worked Tuesday. The port has been negotiating a new contract with SEIU Local 1021, which expired in July 2011.
  • State steps into Portland port guard contract talks
  • European plastic pallet providers merge
  • ABS helps Stevens Institute build new lab
  • Shapiro names Starr CFO
  • C.H. Robinson upgrades TMS system
  • SAP releases TM update

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
  • Bunker prices show losses in Fujiarah
    But steady market seen in Suez.
  • Prices follow soft trend in Europe
    In Hamburg, bunker fuel lost $8 while distillates fell by $6.
  • Asian fuel oil market remains 'depressed'
    Bunker differential at eight-month low.
  • US West Coast ports facing industrial action
    Some disruption to operations seen at Oakland.
  • 'Eco' savings exaggerated, says shipowner
    Timing and price more important than theoretical savings.
  • LNG fast ferry to start sea-trials in January
    Ferry will be first LNG powered vessel built under the IMO's High-Speed Craft (HSC) code.
  • Container cap sticking point in US port negotiations
    Both sides appear unwilling to give ground.
  • Japan: Monthly bunker sales climb
    Sales of bond bunker fuel exceeded 338,000 kilo litres in September.
  • Glencore/Xstrata merger goes ahead
    Merged company will have $80 billion capitalisation.
  • Report says Brightoil's head of global trading has resigned
    If confirmed, Quek Chin Thean, will be the most senior executive to have left since June.
  • Bunker prices weaken mid-week
    Prices mostly lower across key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Singapore-listed firm posts lower Q3 earnings
    Penguin posts lower revenues despite higher contribution from its bunkering activities.
  • Aegean resumes share buyback plan
    Set to buy back up to one million of its shares 'from time to time'.
  • Efficient vessels help prop up CMA CGM's bottom line
    Generated cost savings of over $550 million for the first nine months of the year.
  • WFS declares quarterly dividend
    Set to pay out cash dividend to shareholders at the start of the new year.

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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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