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November 23, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • APL increases reefer rate US$1,500/FEU globally from January 7
  • China consumers expected to balance trade in 10 years: Maersk CEO
  • International Transport Workers Fed seeks carrier backing against Wal-Mart
  • CSCL participates in UASC's new GEM service linking Mideast to India
  • European Union tax on crockery is underhanded, says UK retail group
  • Hebei 10-month port container volume increases 7.6pc to 681,000 TEU
  • Jiangxi to invest US$15.7 million on riverside cargo terminal
  • Japan exports to China plunges 12pc, but China-to-Japan trade up 4pc
  • APM Terminals banks on highway widening, sets sight on Lagos box shop
  • PPG names Stella in N Europe to boost Finland, Baltic and Russia loops
  • DB Schenker opens 21,000-square metre Erskine Park warehouse in Sydney
  • APL Logistics buys Carmichael, firm's long-time customs broker partner
  • Hong Kong airport posts 1.1pc October cargo increase to 346,000 tonnes
  • AAT is appointed cargo handler in Hong Kong for Tonlesap Airlines
  • Changi Airport October freight drops 8pc, but passenger numbers surge
  • DHL delivers Formula 1 cars to Austin as the key logistics provider

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
  • Allcargo Logistics bags major contract to handle & transport Super ODC
  • The world of cargo & logistics on splendorous display
  • UK P&I Club welcomes Standard & Poor's upgrade
  • Avian-flu impedes India's emergence as top egg exporter
  • Cashew exports fall on poor demand
  • Gujarat medical device exports set to surge
  • Pharma exports may touch $25 bn by 2014-15
  • Rubber imports to hit new high
  • Paradip Port urges state govt to ease norms on coal imports
  • India may not achieve export target of $ 360 bn for 2012-13: Exim Bank
  • India set to sign FTA with Asean: PM
  • NHAI likely to miss road target for 2012-13
  • Rice exports expected to fall in 2013: FAO

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
  • Iata announces successful trials of electronic consignment security declaration
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced that trials of electronic consignment security declaration (e-CSD) were conducted in the UK and the Netherlands in O...
  • Indian Southern Railway operating new freight trains
    India's Southern Railway has extended its transport services and started to operate freight trains on the Salem-Karur railway line in the state of Tamil Nadu. The track has been ...
  • Russian Railways orders new freight locomotives
    JSC Russian Railways (RZD), Sinara Group Ltd. and Siemens AG have signed a new locomotive delivery contract for RZD. Accordng to the pact, RZD has confirmed its intention to purc...
  • Roads carry 62% of total freight value in USA
    According to the US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) goods valued at more than USD 1.06 trillion crossed the US border in trade with Canada ...
  • New director operations for Rail Service in Moscow
    Fedor Andreev has become the operations director of Moscow-based RailService Management, an affiliate of InterRail. Andreev gained his wealth of container terminal experience while...
  • Examining speed limit for heavy goods vehicles on single carriageway roads
    UK's Department for Transport (DFT) is considering raising the speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 t from 40mph to 45mph or 50 mph on single carriageways. ...
  • Agility names new road freight director Europe
    The global logistics service provider Agility recently appointed Claus Duval as road freight regional director for Europe. Duval will be responsible for leading the developm...
  • Rhenus opens new logistics centre in Frankfurt
    The German logistics corporation Rhenus has phased in a newly built logistics centre on a 41,000 sqm plot of land in Kinzig, near Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The multi-user wareho...
  • DB Schenker opens new facility in Australia
    DB Schenker recently established a new major logistics warehouse and operations centre in Sydney. The complex, known as the Erskine Park logistics centre, was officially opened in ...
  • APL Logistics acquires Carmichael International Service
    APL Logistics, the supply chain management unit of Singapore's NOL Group, has acquired the independent Los Angeles CA (USA)-based customs brokerage and trade compliance firm Carmic...
  • Tallink Grupp changes routes of "Silja Europa" and "Baltic Princess"
    AS Tallink Grupp, an Estonian/Finnish ship operator, has announced that the ferry ship "Baltic Princesss" will be deployed on the Turku-Stockholm route from 1 February ...
  • Asia-Pacific airports cargo rebound in September
    The September 2012 traffic data published by the regional section of the Airports Council International showed a continuous and steady growth in the Asia-Pacific region, recordin...

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 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 22, 2012
  • NYK shifts focus towards transport of oil and gas
    Japanese owner tells Lloyd's List where its priorities and opportunities lie
  • Kansai Electric and BP sign ground-breaking agreement
    First long-term deal not linked to oil price
  • The hand that guides China's yards
    As downturn hits state-owned giants, the government keeps them afloat
  • Why LNG shipping is in a tight spot
    Trade patterns and vessel demand have changed but operating patterns stay the same
  • Callimanopulos snaps up two bulkers
    New York-based owner returns to the dry bulk sector, buying Norden kamsarmaxes
  • Mediterranean box ports claim lower CO2 emissions for Asia-Europe trade
    Northern range ports' continued domination 'will increase emissions 199% in a decade'
  • Research flags sharp decline in reefership numbers by decade's end
    Competition from box majors sees dedicated tonnage scrapped and not replaced
  • P+S group yard seeks to complete two ferries for DFDS
    Construction is advanced, but guarantees need to be amended
  • Gods of carnage
    Where private equity funds swoop, blood will be spilled
  • Naptha product tankers scoop record earnings
    Charterers pay more than $25,000 per day to secure vessels in tight market
  • LNG shippers fear too-high Panama Canal tolls
    High tariffs could diminish returns from new US gas exports
  • More than 300 boxships are laid idle
    Lay-ups will gather pace as carriers adjust to lower demand
  • Roadways makes tracks for London Gateway
    Multimodal firm hails 'the future of logistics and shipping in the UK'
  • Irish maritime outlook remains challenging
    Stable third quarter leads to slight improvement but threats remain
  • UKMPG urges Brussels to rethink subsidies to continental ports
    Hammond says commission is wrong to revisit UK port services law
  • Private equity set for shipping investment
    But timing is everything after four years of poor shipping markets bring scant payback
  • Red tape, 'inappropriate' regulations and taxes penalise UK ports
    UK Major Ports urges government to speed up sale of Port of Dover
  • U-Ming orders two post-panamax bulkers from Japan
    Taiwan firm continues counter-cyclical expansion with booking at Oshima
  • Japan's shipowners face squeeze on home-grown funding
    Tokyo's risk-averse banks favour credit-worthy westerners

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
  • Prestige decision defended
    MADRID'S former shipping chief told a court today he would have been imprisoned with Prestige's captain if he had sent the tanker to a coastal shelter rather than back to sea
  • Japan vehicle cargoes to China fall 82%
    JAPAN'S vehicle exports to China fell by 82% year on year in October, IHS Automotive reported today
  • Russia grain export estimate grows by 55%
    RUSSIA'S agricultural ministry has raised its prediction on grain export totals for this year by 55%
  • HMM greatly widens its losses
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine told Fairplay today 3Q losses were more than nine times greater than those of a year ago, mostly because of higher operating costs
  • Knightsbridge sells VLCC
    KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has sold its third VLCC in two months
  • China class society also shuns Iran
    CHINA'S classification society was reported today to have joined the other dozen top international class groups in halting verification of Iranian ships
  • GO reports 3Q12 losses
    GOLDEN Ocean, the listed drybulk group in John Fredriksen's shipping empire, has reported 3Q12 losses on the back of an impairment charge against the value of its vessels
  • Bumi Armada's 3Q disappoints analysts
    MALAYSIAN offshore vessel specialist Bumi Armada said it might fare better with OSVs this year, but it has not won any FPSO contracts in 2012
  • COSCON seeks rate rise
    COSCON will seek a rate rise on routes from the Far East to the Gulf, Red Sea and the Indian subcontinent
  • Odfjell bonds raise $121M
    ODFJELL, Norway's listed chemical carrier and tank terminals group, said today it has raised 700M kroner ($121M) with two bond issues
  • Net bulker deliveries touch two-year low
    STEADY demolitions have caused a two-year low of 22 ships in the net drybulk fleet
  • Sanko's woes hit Pareto
    SANKO Steamship's financial woes have affected a bareboat charter arrangement of 10 anchor-handling tug supply vessels with Norwegian finance house Pareto
  • Keppel keeps 'outperform' rating from CIMB
    KEPPEL has retained its 'outperform' rating from CIMB Securities, as it stands to win S$4Bn ($3.3Bn) non-PETROBRAS orders
  • Coal, grain fuel Panamaxes
    PANAMAX rates have surged in recent days as more ships are fixed to haul coal and grain cargoes to the Far East

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
  • Yusen Logistics Drops Antitrust Appeal
    TOKYO - Yusen Logistics will not appeal an antitrust ruling by the Tokyo High Court to the Supreme Court, the Japanese freight forwarder said Thursday. The announcement came two weeks after the Tokyo High Court upheld an antitrust decision by the Japan Fair Trade Commission against the company. "After close examination and...
  • Gefco Breaks Into Asian Wine Market
    Automotive logistics specialist Gefco is targeting the lucrative and fast-growing Asian wine logistics market. Asian demand for imported wine surged 122 percent between 2006 and 2011 and by 1,040 percent to China, according to International Wine and Spirit Research. Gefco, which recently participated for the first time in the 2012 Hong Kong...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
  • Freightliner runs first Shortliner
    UK intermodal rail freight operator Freightliner has taken delivery of new wagons to launch its Shortliner services. The fleet of twin platform 'Shortliner' ...
  • Idled box tonnage exceeds 300
    According to the weekly report from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the number of inactive container ships current stands at 308 vessels for 546,780 TEU, but that ...
  • Roadways makes tracks for London Gateway
    Roadways Container Logistics has signed on to run services to London Gateway that will reduce road miles for thousands of shippers when the new UK port opens in ...
  • Chinese exports to soar to emerging markets
    That is the prediction of analysts at HSBC, but its export market focus is changing from the downturn-plagued European Union and the sluggish US, to intra-Asia, ...
  • Japan's exports fall again
    Exports from the world's third-largest economy declined for the fifth consecutive month in October dented by a year-on-year 20% fall in shipments to the EU and ...
  • CMA CGM close to final agreement with bank creditors
    CMA CGM is close to reaching a restructuring plan with its creditors that will finally end years of negotiations between the French line and its bankers over some ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
  • New Filipino yard
    The Philippines has approved plans for a new shiprepair yard in Navotas City.
  • Deilmann plots bond sale
    German shipowner Peter Deilmann Reederei is eyeing a new debt sale to bolster its finances.
  • CCS drops Iran
    China Classification Society (CCS) has become the last of the 13 major ship certifiers to stop working with Iran.
  • Did GOGL cull correctly?
    Golden Ocean has placed the wrong newbuilding contracts into the shredder, Danske Bank says.
  • Icon eyes IPO
    Newly merged Malaysian offshore vessel owner Icon Offshore is aiming for a listing in Kuala Lumpur by 2014 at the latest.
  • Sisa launches Israel run
    Turkey's Sisa Shipping Lines has started a new ro-ro link to Haifa in Israel.
  • Crew in auction threat
    A group of 12 Georgian seafarers say they will sell their abandoned tanker in Panama if they are not paid.
  • Maersk to delay giants?
    Maersk Line could set back the arrival of some of its giant 18,000-teu newbuildings, a leading analyst says.
  • Knightsbridge sells VL
    John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers has edged towards the VLCC market exit door after confirming the sale of one of its tankers.
  • Damen bags crew trio
    Damen has received an order for three crew transfer vessels.
  • GasLog eyes bond plot
    Peter Livanos' GasLog has been scoping out the Norwegian and US bond markets as a potential source for cash.
  • Divi lights GasLog fire
    GasLog shares shot up yesterday amid the promise of hefty future dividend payments.
  • No need to panic
    Investors in Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) should not be scared off by AP Moller Maersk's decision to focus more on businesses other than shipping, an analyst has said.
  • Sleepy master in mix-up
    A sleepy master has been blamed for a ferry delay in the US after kipping on the wrong Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship.
  • Sasebo in retrofit first
    Sasebo Heavy Industries says it has become the first shipyard to retrofit a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) on a capesize bulker.
  • Values hurt GOGL profit
    Impairments on vessel values pushed Golden Ocean into the red in the third quarter.
  • Two out of three ain't bad
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has canned two out of the three newbuildings it secured a lower price for this summer.
  • Vietnam calls in cabotage
    Vietnam will temporarily ban overseas boxships from 2013 in a bid to boost domestic operators.
  • Subsea 7 makes order splash
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 is heading to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new dive support vessel (DSV).
  • Odfjell sells out
    Tanker owner's bond issue raises $123m to boost finances following nine-month loss.
  • U-Ming orders bulker duo
    U-Ming of Taiwan has joined the eco revolution with a deal for two new kamsarmaxes in Japan.
  • Japan LNG imports up
    Japan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose by 8.3% last month to 6.7mt, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data has shown.
  • BIMCO picks Singapore
    BIMCO has added Singapore as an arbitration venue for dispute resolution alongside London and New York.
  • Maersk drop John jack-up
    Maersk has said it won't extend its charter of a jack-up drilling rig owned by John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Offshore.
  • Hanjin boxship refloated
    A Hanjin Shipping containership has been refloated off British Colombia in Canada after running aground.
  • China steel output up 6%
    China was one of the few nations in Asia to report a year-on-year growth in crude steel production last month.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
  • Bunker prices steady in Fujairah
    While suppliers report tight avails.
  • No clear direction for Rotterdam prices
    Mixed price picture seen across European hubs.
  • 'Fuel-efficient' tanker delivered to Greek owner
    Ship has an electronic main engine and larger diameter propeller.
  • Different lube types required post-2015, says engine maker
    High BN best when using scrubbers but lower number better suited to 0.10% sulphur material.
  • Eight fuel oil brokers hired for Singapore venture
    Starfuels to open Singapore brokering desk next month.
  • Castrol's slow steaming solution finds favour in industry
    MAN Diesel & Turbo supportive of company's views on single solution mid-range lubes.
  • Fuel oil stocks at highest level since July
    Strong arbitrage and weak demand bring supply glut.
  • IFO prices stable to soft
    Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Pakistani bunker supplier announces staff movement
    Experienced bunker trader rejoins the company.
  • Emission regulations 'badly required' in Hong Kong
    Policy think tank welcomes recommendations for HKSAR government to step up efforts to cut emissions.
  • TEN narrows losses as bunker costs fall by a third
    'We think the worst is behind us , says CFO.
  • Brightoil confirms bunker CEO departure
    Announces a 'strategic reform' of its international fuel oil trading and bunkering business.
  • 'Very limited' expertise available for LNG bunkering
    Particularly in the eastern part of the world, says managing director of Singapore-based bunker firm.

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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
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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