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March 23, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index up as rates of smaller vessels rise
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose for the 20th straight day on Wednesday, as demand in the Atlantic basin pushed up rates of smaller vessels.
  • EU plans to strike pirates on Somali coast
    The European Union will likely approve today plans to strike Somali pirate equipment on beaches, widening the scope of its naval operations four years into a mission to protect shipping.
  • Maersk unit to develop port in Costa Rica
    APM Terminals, the port operating arm of Danish oil and shipping group A P Moller-Maersk yesterday said it had won a concession in Costa Rica to develop a port, carrying an investment of about US$992 million.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL cuts Gdansk from Loop 3 over difficulty in securing berth window
  • Hapag posts $38 million net loss, but operating profit hits US$133 million
  • US imposes lower than expected 2.9- 4.73pc tariffs on China solar panels
  • ICS: Global eco rules needed, not ones that change from place to place
  • Port of Barcelona container volume increases 4pc to 2 million TEU in 2011
  • Chongqing to cut warehouse tax 50pc to meet rising property prices
  • Port of Charleston February container throughput increases 9pc
  • DP World to launch barge service between Vancouver Island and BC mainland
  • Ship manager: Pirate ransom ban would endanger crew and hurt global economy
  • Sweden's Greencarrier Services ties up with Turkey's Ekol Logistics
  • PD Ports group scoops prestigious ASDA top supplier award
  • Changi's cargo traffic rebounds in February from January's dip
  • Lufthansa Cargo 2011 operating profit drops 24.4pc to US$329 million
  • IATA: Oil prices to cut profits - Asia Pacific carriers perform best
  • Korean Air becomes official sponsor of 2014 Incheon Asian Games

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 22, 2012
  • Indian Railways carry 875.6 million t of freight
    Indian Railways carried 875.6 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April 2011 and February 2012. The freight volume carried increased by 42.94 million t, or 5.16%, ...
  • BLS Cargo lands major contract
    The Swiss rail service provider BLS Cargo has landed a major contract from the Swiss steel industry. BLS is now hauling different steel products by blocktrain from Emmenbrücke (Sw...
  • AfDB supports road infrastructure development in Kenya
    The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Kenyan government recently signed loan and grant agreements to support road infrastructure development in Kenya. The financial package i...
  • Tercat takes delivery of second batch of quay cranes
    On 16 March, the port service provider Tercat took delivery of four super post-panamax quay cranes for its new container terminal at Muelle Prat at the port of Barcelona (Spain). T...
  • Hong Kong airport reports double-digit cargo increase in February
    Hong Kong international airport (HKIA) recorded growth in all three traffic categories in February 2012. The cargo traffic division reported a double-digit increase of 18.6% over t...
  • Hellmann UK and DTC start overland shuttle services
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK, partnered by the Nuremberg (Germany)-based Deutschen Transport-Compagnie (DTC), is offering another direct transport service to the federal states ...
  • Africa Container Lines launches new Alicante - Ghazaouet link
    Africa Container Lines, a shipping company specializing in services between Spain and the Maghreb countries, has launched a new ro-ro service from Alicante (Spain) to Ghazaouet (A...
  • Iata's secure freight programme gaining worldwide acceptance
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has announced that Malaysia's civil aviation authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on expanding the secure fre...
  • Smiths Detection launches new air cargo scanner
    Smiths Detection has unveiled a new, dual-view X-ray inspection system designed to meet the growing global demands of screening large cargo, pallets and freight items on both passe...
  • Chairman nominated for Save our Seafarers campaign
    Alastair Evitt, president of InterManager and managing director of Meridian Marine Management Ltd, has been appointed chairman of the Save Our Seafarers campaign (SOS). Evitt, who ...
  • SBS appoints new USA director for human resources
    Supply chain provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Jim Frentheway as human resources director USA. Frentheway has worked in HR for a variety of USA-based companies for 24 years. His...
  • Austria's Lagermax group takes over Frikus
    The owners of Frikus Friedrich Kraftwagentransport und Speditions GmbH, based in Zettling near Graz (Austria), are divesting themselves of the Austrian forwarding and transport com...
  • Hellmann UK: new partnership with Rangel in Portugal
    Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK, part of German logistics group Hellmann Worldwide, recently established a new partnership with Rangel Express and Logistics in Portugal. The allian...
  • Hanjin Logistics opens at Schiphol
    Hanjin Logistics Europe BV - a subsidiary of South Korea's Hanjin Logistics - has opened a new on-airport base at Amsterdam airport Schiphol. The new facility, which includes both ...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards seeks to diversify production
  • Queen of the Mississippi completes first sea trial ahead of schedule
  • FastShip files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
  • COSCO Guangdong to build up to 10 PSVs for U.S. shipowner
  • Contractor takes to river to beat London traffic

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • Study finds Port of Portland huge factor in creating jobs
  • Trade between NAFTA partners skyrockets during past year
  • Mitsui celebrates completion of new iron ore carrier
  • AAPA honors congressman with top port person award
  • Port of Port Angeles schedules Lincoln Park planning open house

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • Transpacific or bust
    Ill-timed cascade of tonnage will struggle to achieve economies of scale
  • Northern sea route sees rise in traffic
    Cargo volume to double this year
  • German banks plug covered bonds
    A 100-year-old style of German investment vehicle could be poised for a revival
  • Norway and Russia to ride fourth wave of LNG exports
    Arctic and Sakhalin reserves lead 2030 boom
  • Gazprom to build new port for oil exports on northern sea route
    Ice no obstacle for the Russians
  • Outlook darkens for Black Sea product tankers
    Russian exports of cleaner diesel will lead to more shorthaul voyages
  • All fuel off Costa Concordia by Friday
    But wreck removal will take up to a year
  • Capital shuffles suezmax charters in deal with BP
    Last crude tanker is taken off spot market
  • APM Terminals finalises Costa Rica concession
    Ports giant to invest $1bn in Moin Container Terminal
  • UK ports welcome review of habitats and wild bird directives
    Planning restrictions impose 'ridiculous costs'
  • Exclusive: Maran Gas orders two more LNG carriers from Daewoo
    Angelicoussis company confirms 11 orders
  • Keep LPG carrier ordering in check, warns broker
    New trade patterns support liquefied petroleum gas shipping market
  • LNG shipping to become 'two-pronged'
    Market to be split between two classes of ship, says broker Barry Rogliano Salles
  • CMA 2012: Shipping must accept the high price of low-sulphur fuel
    Fuel switchover the best solution to emission control regulation, says DNV chief
  • Erck Rickmers caught up in political row over Hapag-Lloyd sale
    Shipowner is also a member of the majority Social Democratic Party in the Hamburg parliament
  • South Korean shipyards to increase revenues 7% this year
    Chinese yards will close and other countries' shipyards will struggle to land orders
  • SeaFrance five on organised theft charges
    Fraud said to total hundreds of thousands of euros
  • Klaveness investigates fuel leaks from Bareli
    Oslo-based operator seeks to remove bunker fuel soon
  • Costamare raises $106m from follow-on offering
    Boxship owner will expand fleet and build liquidity
  • US Gulf holds supramax market lead
    Rates hit $22,000 per day out to Asia
  • No change for Jones Act conversions
    Restrictions on overseas repairs to over 7.5% of ships' steel weight will not tighten
  • Troubled tanker owners put quality and safety at risk
    A fine line between cuts and cutting corners, says Thome
  • Politically hoarse
    Exim banks ultimately support yards to save jobs
  • Doing it better
    Lloyd's List: Better Shipping will help owners get to grips with the challenges of asset management
  • Tangshan Port posts 31% rise in profits
    Surge in throughput continues
  • Hanjin Shipping plans to launch three box services in two months
    South Korea's top container line to work with Grand Alliance and Cosco
  • Storms hinder Rena salvage
    Response team monitors oil sheen from wreck
  • Middle East client converts South Korea VLCC order to LNG carrier
    Owner bets on strong demand for gas tonnage
  • Brussels warns six EU countries
    European Commission alerts six member states over failures on maritime accident investigations and on flag state rules
  • Ports of Auckland plans April lockout
    Ban on unionised labour follows four-week moratorium on plan to contract out jobs

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • Kiel's €1.2M expansion opens
    An extension to the port of Kiel opened today, just over a year after construction started
  • FastShip goes bankrupt
    FASTSHIP, which spent a decade seeking funding for its high-speed concept, has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware
  • Seaway opens optimistically
    THE ST LAWRENCE Seaway opened its locks to navigation on 22 March, optimistic the 2012 navigation season will see a continuation of 2011's increase in traffic
  • German agents slam cost hikes
    CARGO growth in Hamburg is likely to be strangled and traffic rerouted via Benelux ports if local port and handling cost increases are not curbed, port and liner agents have warned
  • USCG rejects foreign rebuild petition
    JONES ACT carriers were rebuffed by the US Coast Guard in their petition seeking clarification on foreign rebuild rules
  • Costamare raises $106M
    BOXSHIP lessor Costamare today priced its follow-on offering at $14.10 per share, a 9% discount to yesterday's closing price
  • Mixed reaction to UK budget
    THE UK Budget has inspired mixed emotions from players in the shipping industry
  • Vanino port attracts new bidder
    THE contest for control of Vanino, the bulk cargo specialist port at the northernmost end of the Sea of Japan, is heating up again, as the Mechel group has filed for government permission to bid
  • Hat-trick for Bumi Armada
    MALAYSIAN offshore vessel operator Bumi Armada said today it has won a third contract with Brazilian oil company Petrobras
  • HPH Trust to trade in Singapore dollar
    SINGAPORE-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, currently listed in US$, will move to a dual currency trading platform from 2 April
  • MOL, Marubeni and Mitsui to participate in FPSO project
    MOL, Mitsui & Co and Marubeni today announced a joint investment in a long-term FPSO project in Brazil's pre-salt oil field
  • China's coal imports surge to new high in February
    CHINA'S coal imports surged to record monthly levels in February, according to customs data
  • Sanko woes boost Supramaxes
    BROKERS told IHS Fairplay today that Sanko Steamship's financial woes are helping the Supramax market, as charterers are steering clear of any ships owned and operated by the Japanese company
  • China imported more LNG in February
    CHINA imported 830,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas in February, up 26% year-on-year, according to latest customs data
  • Stolt Valor CTL after fire
    THE 2004-built parcel tanker Stolt Valor has been declared a constructive total loss following a fire that started on board on 15 March when the vessel was in the Persian Gulf

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • BNSF Rates Unfair, Shippers Tell STB
    Shippers on Thursday got their shot to tell the Surface Transportation Board that it's unfair for them to pay higher...
  • DHL Express Adds Hong Kong-LA Freighter
    DHL Express is expanding next-day package service between Asia and the U.S. and Western Canada with a new flight connecting...
  • US Manufacturing 'on Track' for Growth, Report Says
    U.S. manufacturing recovery continues on track and should outperform overall GDP growth through 2013, according to a quarterly report by...
  • Spot Rates Ease in Asia-Europe Trade
    Average spot prices in the Asia-Europe trade slid this week for the third consecutive week following the huge March 1...
  • Lufthansa to Sell Jade Cargo Stake
    Lufthansa Cargo plans to sell its 25 percent stake in Jade Cargo International, the China-based carrier that grounded its freighters...
  • APM Terminals Gets Green Light on Moin Project
    Costa Rica gave the final go-ahead for APM Terminals' 33-year concession to build and operate a $992 million container terminal...
  • Costamare to Sell 7.5 Million Shares, Purchase Ships
    Container ship charter owner Costamare said proceeds from the sale of 7.5 million shares in a secondary offering on the...
  • FedEx Profit More Than Doubles
    FedEx Corp.'s profit more than doubled during its fiscal third quarter, fueled by record holiday package shipping, higher profit for...
  • Port of Mumbai to Waive Charges on Collision-Affected Traffic
    Bowing to intense pressure from the local trade community, India's Mumbai Port Authority agreed to waive charges levied on vessels...
  • Japan Posts Surprise Trade Surplus
    Japan posted a surplus of $396.39 million in its trade with the rest of the world in February after incurring...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • G6 to continue serving Poland via transhipment
    The new G6 alliance between the Grand Alliance (OOCL/NYK/Hapag-Lloyd) and New World Alliance (MOL/APL/HMM) will no longer call directly in Gdansk with its Loop ...
  • Auckland unions accuse PoA of unlawful lock-out
    After being encouraged to return to the bargaining table yesterday by an Employment Court judge, the management of the strike-plagued contracting-out Ports of Auckland ...
  • BIFA rues fuel tax hike
    The British International Freight Association [BIFA] said it is 'disappointed' that the fuel duty increase planned for August was not scrapped in yesterday's UK ...
  • Yang Ming stalls delivery of 4,500TEU series
    Contained in a regulatory filing advice, Taiwanese carrier, Yang Ming has postponed the delivery of 5 x 4,500 TEU boxships, stemmed for the second half of ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd clarifies 2011 results
    Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed more details of its financial performance in 2011. According to the consolidated financial statements approved yesterday by its Supervisory ...
  • Port of Long Beach's Lytle unveils strategies for 2012
  • Idled boxships: approaching one million slots
    The latest numbers published by Paris-based analyst, Alphaliner, suggest that the one million redundant slots watershed is not too far away - with the figure as ...
  • Bareli: a 'challenging salvage operation'

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • New chief for Norway owners
    Color Line chief executive Trond Kleivdal promises to be a good helmsman as he takes over as president.
  • Short score for Ocean Rig
    George Economou's drilling venture nets near $70m deal for semi-submersible off West Africa.
  • Costamare aims for $106m
    Greek boxship owner prices new stock offering at $14.10 as shares sink to $14.07.
  • Bareli slipping under water
    Work to remove bunkers and boxes from Klaveness containership continues but vessel appears to be in a dire situation.
  • Capital cashes in tanker
    Evangelos Marinakis-led owner sells one of its smallest ships as it secures period deals for two suezmaxes.
  • Vernicos adds another
    Greek owner snaps up second second-hand tug in three weeks following Asian raid.
  • DHT could buy VLCC brace
    Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-led owner will have the firepower to swallow a couple of five-year-old VLs following effective recapitalisation, Jefferies says.
  • Over-exposed in the Caribbean
    Male couple arrested on Celebrity Summit in Dominica after they were spotted having sex - on gay cruise.
  • ICAP sees Atlantic bright spot
    Broker finds a crumb of comfort in Italian steel figures following string of furnace shutdowns in response to slowing construction.
  • Croatia back to square one
    More crisis talks due after government rejects privatisation bids for two shipyards.
  • Cosco Corp makes PSV move
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder secures offshore breakthrough with four-ship contract from US owner.
  • Havila hooks Petrobras pact
    Njal Saevik-led offshore owner wins a fourth PSV period deal with Brazilian titan.
  • India pleads for cover
    IOC and Hindustan Petroleum ask Iran's national oil company to insure tanker shipments as US sanctions bite.
  • Berglund takes PB hot seat
    Ex-Stena and OSG bigwig fills the vacant CEO's chair at Hong Kong-listed bulker owner.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • Maersk's no-bookings in Europe linked to market cycle
  • Encompass opens NY office
  • CMA CGM raising rates ex-Asia, Mideast
  • DHL starts second round-the-world service
  • CargoNet reports 17% rise in cargo theft
  • NYSA to address ILA staffing, hours of pay
  • G6 Lines drop Gdansk on Asia-Europe loop
  • CargoWise, Compu-Clearing enter Namibia
  • FastShip files for Chapter 11 protection

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 22, 2012
  • Rotterdam players report 'paltry' demand
    Prices softening in European markets.
  • Prices mainly falling in Middle East and South African ports
    Good bunker demand in Fujairah.
  • Fuel oil stocks still climbing
    Singapore on-shore inventories at highest level for ten months.
  • LR introduces 'ECA calculator'
    Aims to support the decision making process as shipowners consider different scrubbers versus distillate fuels.
  • Berglund to leave Chemoil
    Announcement says he is to become Executive Director and CEO of dry bulk operator.
  • Asian bunker prices largely flat
    Marginal changes in IFO prices in Singapore, Hong Kong.
  • Turkish player supplying IFO
    Trial period has gone well, says Oiltrade Marine.
  • Dan-Bunkering appoints senior trader
    'Natural step' to promote Jesper Glistrup.
  • Brightoil places 'key focus' on risk management
    Plans to pursue opportunities where there is 'an appropriate balance between risk and reward.'
  • MISC seeks compensation from bunker supplier
    Move follows the reversal of a district court decision in the US that paves way for the company to seek damages from Equatorial.
  • Andatee continues to assess CEO's buyout proposal
    Special committee retains independent financial advisor to assess the proposal.
  • Caltex Australia adds new bunker tanker in Sydney
    The 65-metre Anatoma will support the booming shipping market in Sydney.

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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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