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August 24, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Mass cargo diversion threat as US east coast longshore talks collapse
  • Zim increases Asia-Europe rates US$300 per TEU from September 10
  • Asia-Australia carriers to increase bunker surcharge September 22
  • Hong Kong and Guangdong to check mainland coastal feeders for safety
  • Charleston tops US container ports with July box volume up 16pc
  • DP World Southampton grows in strength double docking two 13,000 TEUers
  • Stifel Nicolaus confidence index slips, but logistics mood stays positive
  • Fujian provincial port cargo volume sets record as it rises 11.9pc in July
  • Caofeidian port area takes delivery of eight Shanghai ZHIC gantry cranes
  • Fujian-Taiwan direct shipping box volume up 10.1pc to 351,700 TEU
  • Chinese slowdown hurts Taiwan and Thailand exports, hits GDP forecast
  • Vancouver joins DP World to expand intermodal links to Detroit, US Midwest
  • Nanchang Railway Bureau rolls out new online cargo booking service
  • Yusen Logistics in Bangladesh and with new offices in Dhaka, Chittagong
  • MidAmerica comes up with new deal to keep airport alive against all odds
  • Chattanooga expands runway after first half's 240pc air cargo surge
  • Air transport industry to be hit by looming US defence cuts, AIA warns

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • River-sea vessel rules could boost coastal shipping
  • India to embark on PTA route to boost trade ties with LAC
  • Indo-Israel FTA likely by Q2 2013
  • Indonesia, Thailand & Malaysia to reduce rubber exports
  • Revival of engg goods exports a challenging task: EEPC
  • ACHAA holds painting competition for children
  • Indev Group's CFS awarded Authorised Economic Operator status by CBEC
  • Land acquisition for Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor in progress: Scindia
  • Brace for spike in pulses, edible oil import bill: Experts
  • Govt may lower 12th Plan growth rate to 8-8.5 pc
  • Implementing GST can validate India's zeal for reforms: PM
  • INR firms up further on persistent dollar selling

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • Scania builds a new plant for trucks and buses in India
    Scania Commercial Vehicles India has laid the foundation stone for its new industrial plant in Narasapura, Bangalore. The factory, which is being built on a site of around 140,000 ...
  • IDS Logistik reorganises fleet
    The partners of IDS, Germany's largest general cargo alliance, placed an around EUR 10 million order for 883 high cube box and curtain-side trailers in July. The new units represen...
  • QR National awards contract for Australia's Wiggins Island rail project
    QR National has awarded the second major construction contract for the Wiggins Island rail project, one of Australia's largest rail infrastructure schemes. The AUD 56 million (EUR ...
  • VTG reports slight increase in turnover and new business
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based wagon hire and rail logistics company VTG Aktiengesellschaft reported that its H1/2012 revenue rose slightly to EUR 379.9 million, 1.6% more than the E...
  • Air Partner launches freight calculator app
    Air Partner has become the first aircraft charter broker to launch a freight industry piece fit application. The free multi-lingual (British and American English, French, German, I...
  • World's largest auto carrier makes maiden call in Bremerhaven
    The 265 m long "Salome", currently the world's largest car carrier, made its maiden call at the BLG Autoterminal in Bremerhaven (Germany) on 15 August. The vessel operates a liner ...
  • UK packaging company guilty of safety breaches
    A West London packaging company has been fined GBP 25,000 and GBP 6,630 costs for attempting to transport improperly packed dangerous goods on a cargo flight from Heathrow airport ...
  • Cargo accident at Chennai airport
    A van lost control and ploughed into a cargo loader at Chennai airport (India), leaving the driver and his co-passenger injured. According to sources, the vehicle suddenly veered o...
  • Port of Antwerp with new head of shipping management
    Rik Verhaegen was appointed head of shipping management at Antwerp Port Authority (Belgium) on 6 August. He began his maritime career in 1981 as an ocean-going ship's officer and l...
  • Leroy Merlin augments contract with Gefco Italy
    Leroy Merlin, one of the leading French DIY chains and a client of Gefco in Italy since 2007, has decided to step up its collaboration with the logistics service provider's Italian...
  • Damco and EBL create logistics hub in Panama
    A strategic partnership between logistics service provider Damco and Exclusive Brands Logistics (EBL) is generating new opportunities for optimising supply chains for fashion indus...
  • Menlo working for Neil Phillips Stained Glass
    Neil Phillips Stained Glass, a UK manufacturer and restorer of traditional style stained glass, is tapping into a new e-commerce sales medium, having joined the growing base of com...
  • Klug selected as interim port director of Tampa
    The Tampa Port Authority FL (USA) announced on 21 August that Charles Klug, the authority's deputy port director of administration and port counsel, was selected as interim port di...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • Transcom contract extensions for U.S.-flag ship operators
  • Kastner to lead HII effort to find options for Avondale
  • MAN launches new high speed marine engine line
  • Time to censor comedy routines on cruise ships?
  • Damen completes dredge for China in under three weeks
  • Queen of the Mississippi to be christened in Nashville
  • EC gives green light for LNG fuel supply JV
  • Gibdock completes work on semi-sub

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • Port of Grays Harbor celebration highlights 100,000 vehicle exports
  • Evergreen Line christens new L-type container ship
  • Port of Vancouver USA eyes construction of multi-use pathway
  • Cruise business booming through Port of Astoria
  • General Dynamics NASSCO nets modified Navy contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • Scandlines ponders rescue options for stricken P+S
    Bankrupt German builder pleads with customers to help
  • Owners withdraw ships as supramax rates slump
    Tonnage idled as new business is refused in Africa and India
  • A newbuilding is a zero-yield investment
    No profit for first three years on the water, say DNB equity analysts
  • Broström to switch HQ to Denmark
    Maersk unit relocates from Sweden
  • Trident wins Sami certification
    US private security firm criticised for excessive force gets industry recognition
  • MSC Flaminia to be towed to Jade-Weser-Port
    Decision sparks protests from Wilhelmshaven politicians and green campaigners
  • Pipeline attack threatens Yemen's LNG exports
    Gas terminal shuts after sabotage blamed on terror groups
  • Survival of the fittest?
    Is winning about well-honed strategy or does dumb luck come into it? Reader, you decide
  • Navios reports 'solid' second quarter
    Higher revenues from South America logistics arm offset fall in dry-bulk earnings
  • The song remains the same
    Tough times and labour unrest are a grim reminder of the 1970s
  • Strike threat rises as negotiators walk out of US docker wage talks
    Automation a sticking point in USMX and ILA discussions over east and Gulf coast contract
  • Daggett's double speak
    ILA accepts automation in Virginia yet opposes it at other ports
  • Shih Wei picks up handysize bulker in resale
    Taiwanese shipowner pays $25m for 32,000 dwt vessel
  • Carlyle Group and Deutsche Bank arm bid to run Virginia port operations
    Updated: Investment groups go head to head with APM Terminals
  • Sinoceanic takes a hit as loans eat into profit
    Major shareholder HNA seeking cheaper Chinese financing
  • Rena case adjourned to October
    Lawyers for Maritime New Zealand and Diana Shipping need more time to prepare
  • Paragon ekes out second-quarter profit
    Box Ships stake aids bottom line as bulk revenues suffer
  • Germany gives MSC Flaminia refuge
    Struggle to secure stricken vessel highlights states' rights and responsibilities
  • Higher prices and state contracts lift Hurtigruten's first-half results
    But cruise-ferry firm sees 'challenges' in Europe's economic woes
  • Golar LNG shuns longer charters as spot market strengthens
    While tightened tonnage supply sees charter rates rise, preference is moving towards rapid increases in spot trades
  • Sinotrans Shipping eyes newbuilding orders
    Sinotrans & CSC group's Hong Kong-listed unit looks for opportunities to order supramax and handysize bulk carriers
  • Consolidation beckons for LNG shipping, says Livanos
    GasLog boss sees advantages for established players in growing market

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • US group fined for IRISL ties
    GRAND Resources USA was slapped with a $402,000 fine for using IRISL, the US Treasury Department asserted
  • Cruise lines brace for Isaac
    WITH Tropical Storm Isaac predicted to strengthen, several cruise lines are weighing plans to alter routes
  • India's steel usage grows
    CHINESE growth is slowing, but growing Indian steel consumption offers hope for coking coal and iron ore shipments
  • PDVSA, Reliance make an oil supply deal
    VENEZUELA'S oil major PDVSA has announced an agreement to supply India's Reliance, implying a positive tonne-mile effect for crude tankers
  • No laughing matter, this cruise settlement
    A RETIRED Irish construction worker has reportedly won a settlement from Carnival Cruises after complaining about 'Paddy' jokes told on the company's ships by comedians
  • Navios Holdings falls short
    ANGELIKI Frangou-led Navios Holdings today announced lower profits than expected, but confirmed a strengthened balance sheet and lower costs
  • EC approves LNG fuel JV
    THE EC has approved a venture planned by Germany's Marquard & Bahls and Linde groups to supply LNG for bunkering in northern Europe's SECA
  • Oil storage terminal JV in Malaysia scrapped
    CHINA Aviation Oil said today it has aborted plans for a Malaysian oil storage terminal venture
  • China's imports of steam coal rise 41%
    CHINA imported 13.86M tonnes of steam coal in July this year, 41% up on July last year
  • HK Sinotrans unit's profits drop 64%
    HONG KONG-listed Sinotrans Shipping said today profits for the first six months of this year were $20M, a 64% drop from the same period of 2011
  • China and India slash crude cargoes from Iran
    CHINA and India have slashed their intake of Iranian crude to comply with US and EU sanctions
  • BHP sparks mining scare
    BHP BILLITON'S move to shelve $50Bn in Australian mining and port expansion projects sparked renewed debate today on whether Asia's boom times are over
  • Golar LNG's profits boom
    GOLAR LNG of Norway has increased quarter-to-quarter profits by a factor of seven times
  • Nam Cheong sells three ships for $44M
    MALAYSIA'S offshore support vessel builder Nam Cheong said it has sold two AHTS vessels and one PSV for $43.81M
  • Fortescue's profits rise 53%
    AUSTRALIAN miner Fortescue Metals posted profits of $1.56Bn for its full financial year, up 53% year on year

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • ATA: US economy 'lost steam but not stalled'
    The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index - a widely used barometer of the financial health of the US economy - was unchanged in July ...
  • Russia gears up for expansion
    Russian ports clearly see a bright future ahead, either because of the country finally joining the WTO this month, or the Government's pledge to distribute income ...
  • AgTC boss hails FMC index proposal as 'creating level playing field'
    The executive director of the US Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Peter Friedmann has welcomed consideration of a US agri export freight rate ...
  • CMA CGM to increase transatlantic rates
    CMA CGM has announced that it intends to target freight rate increases from Northern Europe to the East Coast of North America on October 1, 2012. According ...
  • Strike threat as USEC ILA talks break down
    Labour contract negotiations on the US East Coast have crumbled after the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) slammed the International Longsgoremen Association ...
  • MSC Flaminia: Wilhelmshaven confirmed
    After more than five weeks of negotiations the fire-ravaged boxship MSC Flaminia has finally been granted a port of refuge at the newly-constructed German deep ...
  • Asciano posts higher fiscal year results
    Asciano, which owns Patrick Stevedores and is one of the biggest operators of container terminals in Australia, has posted a good set of results for its fiscal ...
  • Regional variations will colour future container-handling activity
    In its latest annual report; Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Review & Forecast 2011, Drewry Maritime Research has concluded that there will be ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • The naughty professor
    The family of a man killed in an Aurora, Colorado movie theatre last month is urging the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point not to dismiss a professor who made a joke about the attack in class.
  • Money to burn
    Paragon Shipping's chief executive is confident the Greek bulker owner has what it takes to ride out the market downturn.
  • Flaminia lands in court
    A company with cargo tied to the stricken German containership MSC Flaminia has filed a lawsuit against the vessel and its owners in the Southern District of New York.
  • Navios stalls in the second
    Navios Holdings takes a hit but still manages to turn in a modest quarterly gain.
  • GSI profit plunges
    Guangzhou Shipyard International is the latest Chinese shipbuilder to report a sharp decline in first half profitability.
  • Coastal crackdown
    Hong Kong and Chinese authorities are to target small coastal boxships in a September safety drive.
  • GMLP follows parent
    Golar LNG Partners has followed parent Golar LNG's example and ramped up its second quarter dividend payment.
  • Rongsheng cuts engine deal
    Shipbuilder China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has scrapped a deal to buy vessel engine maker Anhui Quanchai Engine.
  • Flaminia heads home
    Owners of the badly fire damaged containership MSC Flaminia have finally found a port prepared to accept the ship.
  • Golar divi cheered
    Golar LNG has won applause for its surprise dividend hike in a second quarter which saw its other numbers measure up with expectations.
  • Maybulk profit tumbles
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers is in the hunt for new tonnage and long term charters despite the downturn in the dry bulk arena.
  • Heisco heads downward
    Kuwait Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding (Heisco) has endured a weaker first half as profit fell.
  • Box Ships boosts Paragon
    Paragon Shipping booked a small profit for the second quarter with the aid of its separately-listed containership venture, Box Ships.
  • Jireh cut up
    Salvage teams have begun removing the grounded cargoship Jireh bit by bit off Puerto Rico.
  • CSDC delays deliveries
    China Shipping Development Co is renegotiating the delivery schedule of its entire order book after plunging into the red in the first half.
  • Oceanteam back in black
    Oceanteam Shipping is primed to profit from the growing demand for harsh and deepwater pipe and reel-lay vessels from next year onwards.
  • Tianjin kills cape
    Chinese owner Tianjin Ocean has weighed in one of its two capesize bulkers.
  • Grandweld adds duo
    Dubai's Grandweld Shipyards has won another crewboat order from domestic owner Global Marine Operation.
  • Gas hope for yards
    US shale gas demand could require over 250 LNG vessels costing over $50bn, Barclays Capital says.
  • 2Go goes backwards
    2Go Group, the merged ro-ro operation of Aboitiz and Nenaco, has swung to a second quarter loss.
  • Domestic bliss
    Improvements in the Norwegian coastal trade boosted second quarter profit at Hurtigruten.
  • ENVC offers in
    Portugal's struggling shipyard Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC) has received six bids as its sales process hots up.
  • Siem hit by strong dollar
    Siem Offshore has slumped to a loss of $17.6m as the stronger US dollar wreaked havoc with other currencies.
  • Interest hurts SinOceanic
    Oslo-listed SinOceanic Shipping is hunting cheaper financing for its boxships as loan costs widened first-half losses.
  • Stolt lines up bond raid
    Stolt-Nielsen is plotting a return to the Norwegian bond market to raise up to NOK 1bn ($175m).
  • Golar profit soars
    Golar LNG's earnings have jumped in the first half as rates for LNG carriers rose.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • CKYH slows Asia-Med MD2
  • Hill aides visit Baltimore to learn about ports
    "This port tour gave our policymakers' staffs valuable exposure to the size and scope of port operations, and enhanced their understanding of the challenges facing our nation's ports," said Rep. Janice Hahn, co-chair of the Congressional PORTS Caucus.
  • Fujitsu starts service around logistics KPIs
  • CMA CGM joins transatlantic rate increase chase
    The line said Thursday it will increase rates by $300 per 20-foot container and $400 per 40-foot container from Northern Europe and the Mediterranean to the U.S. East Coast. It will also hike rates from Northern Europe to Canada and Mexico.
  • Flaminia finds a home
    The 6,732-TEU MSC Flaminia, hit by an explosion while en route from Charleston to Bremerhaven, is being towed toward British territorial waters before eventually heading to Wilhelmshaven in northern Germany.
  • TruckingOffice launches Getloaded-branded services
  • Port of New Orleans not disrupted by low river
  • DHL ramps up for e-commerce
  • GAC Laredo facility to support oil/gas industry
  • 'Stakes are high' as ILA contract talks break down
  • ABS to partner with ESRG
  • Conflict mineral rules to test retailers
    The SEC voted 3-2 on Wednesday to approve implementing regulations which require publically traded companies to determine whether their products contain "conflict" minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • UP tests emissions-control technology

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 23, 2012
  • LNG marine fuel JV gets clearance
    EC clearance of JV approved under simplified merger review procedure.
  • Iranian fuel oil 'bound for Singapore'
    VLCC carrying two million barrels of product has left Singapore.
  • Bunker prices show strong gains in Rotterdam
    European markets firming.
  • Bunker prices firm in Fujairah
    South African prices stable.
  • More departures from Noble
    Speculation about long-term strategy continues.
  • Chinese LNG project going ahead
    Fortune oil says sites for the first LNG ship refuelling stations on the Yangtze have been identified.
  • Fuel oil stocks down as arbitrage voumes fall
    Singapore's onshore fuel oil stocks at seven-month low.
  • Emulsion fuel specialist sees share price soar
    New deal gives Quadrise 'access to one of the world's largest downstream and fuel oil markets'.
  • Bunker prices firming in Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels 'tight' in Singapore.
  • CSDC falls into the red
    Amid continued weakness in freight rates and a 18.4% increase in fuel costs.
  • Chinese bunker supplier sees profit fall by 84%
    Not able to pass higher costs of raw materials to customers, says Nasdaq-listed firm.
  • 'Positive arbitrage' helps boost Rotterdam fuel oil throughput
    Imports from Russia and exports to Singapore helped raise volumes, says port authority.
  • Odfjell losses widen
    Rising bunker prices expect to offset benefits of firmer market in Q3.
  • Chinese player exits Malaysian oil storage project
    Exit will not have any material impact on China Aviation Oil's business, it says.
  • BLT secures extension to debt moratorium
    Court grant extension following support from majority of its creditors.

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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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