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January 26, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker rates seen rising on Asian routes
    Rates for dirty tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rise over the next week as spot market activity picks up again with the return of Chinese traders from holiday.
  • Oil carrier rates up on Iran threat, shares rise
    Kyoei Tanker Co, a Tokyo-based shipping line that gets more than 90 per cent of revenue from the Middle East, led gains among oil carriers as rates rose following threats by Iran to disrupt shipments.
  • Stricken Costa Concordia's captain blames cruise firm: reports
    The confirmed death toll from the wreck of the stricken Costa Concordia liner has reached 16, amid media reports that the Italian captain blames company pressure for his criticised actions.
  • Improve safety procedures and crew training: insurers

Sched Netweb site
  • Qinzhou port volume up 48pc to 50.4 million tonnes as hazmat soars 95pc
  • Ningxia customs check 1.6 million tonnes of container cargo in 2011
  • Shandong container volume up 13.3pc in 2011 with hazmat rising 27.2pc
  • Yangtze River main stream cargo movement increases 10.5pc in 2011
  • Tanzanian tax department honoured by nation's accountants and auditors
  • Trade court says items packaged in cosmetic cases to be treated as sets
  • Germany's Weiss Rohlig buys Japan's JHB Express for intra-Asian reach
  • Sea-Tac airport plans to double destinations, triple cargo over 25 years
  • Top Qatar aviation security officer attends Boeing's Alabama space camp
  • Royal Jordanian sees bright future for air cargo despite global downturn

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Clipper Projects India opens in Mumbai
  • Damco strengthens North Asia leadership with key appointments
  • Piracy attacks in East & West Africa dominate IMB report
  • Seminar on shipping & insurance today
  • Vasan reviews connectivity projects at Chennai Port
  • Govt likely to withdraw some sops in upcoming Budget
  • RBI lowers CRR, keeps repo unchanged
  • EU approves ban on Iran oil imports from July 1
  • EU nod for Iran embargo pushes Brent oil above $ 110/b

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • Swazi Rail plans to upgrade network
    Transnet (South Africa) and Swaziland Railways have signed a contract to jointly develop a 146-km line from Lothair in Mpumalanga (South Africa) to Sidvokodvo Junction in Swaziland...
  • UIC und UNIFE published new railway technical recommendations
    The International Union of Railways (UIC) and the Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE) have published a new railway specific technical recommendation (TecRec) which ad...
  • Singapore back to 2008 airfreight levels
    Singapore Changi Airport handled 1.87 million t of cargo in 2011, thus attaining the level of 2008 again. The 2011 volume was also up 2.8% from 2010. The airport registered a stron...
  • WCT Europe sets sights on leading position
    WCT Europe GmbH, based in northern Germany, has set its sights on achieving a leading position in the expanding swap body rental business. The company wants to increase its swap bo...
  • Bertschi investing despite dwindling demand
    Bertschi AG, an international transport company based in Switzerland, noted a dwindling demand for transport services from mid-2011. In Q4/2011 the decrease amounted to more than 1...
  • Master plan for Kazakhstan's Almaty airport
    Almaty international airport, the leading facility in Kazakhstan, handled 63,300 t of air freight in 2010 and has been registering significant annual growth in cargo traffic. In v...
  • Le Havre handled 68.5 million t in 2011
    The French port of Le Havre handled a total of 68.5 million t in 2011, 4% less than in 2010. Liquid bulk cargo (41.4 million t) and containers (21.6 million t) represented 92% of ...
  • Iberia Cargo earns "Cargo 2000" certification
    Iberia Cargo has joined Iata's exclusive Cargo 2000 group, which comprises another 60 companies, including leading airlines, multinational freight agencies, handling operators, oth...
  • Damco scoops up China's airfreight forwarder NTS
    Damco, a logistics service provider that belongs to the Danish A.P. Møller-Mærsk group, has acquired NTS, a Chinese airfreight forwarder based in Shanghai (China). The purchase wil...
  • Ceva signs a two year partnership with Bormioli Rocco Group
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two year agreement with Bormioli Rocco Group, an Italian market leader in plastic and glass products. Ceva will be responsi...
  • Panalpina opens new logistics centre for high-value cargo in Moscow
    Basel (Switerland) based logistics operator Panalpina continues to expand and insource its logistics offering. The provider of logistics and supply chain solutions has opened a new...
  • New CEO at TransFargo AB in April 2012
    Håkan Siwersson is set to assume the position of CEO at TransFargo AB, succeeding Hans-Gunnar Andersson, owner and CEO since the company was founded in 1978. Siwersson will assume ...
  • Port of Barcelona and Seat launch first regular service for cars to China
    On 10 January a new regular sailing was launched at the port of Barcelona (Spain) to transport new cars between the Catalan capital and China. The automobile manufacturer Seat load...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • GAO study warns of challenges facing DDG 51 restart program
  • Huntington Ingalls makes VP promotion at Newport News Shipbuilding
  • McDermott books $2 billion subsea contract
  • Frontline to install Inmarsat XpressLink on more than 100 vessels
  • Two hostages freed, nine Somali pirates killed
  • STX Finland completes car-passenger ferry
  • Algoma Central newbuilds to have Wärtsilä integrated scrubbers

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • Washington Governor announces tentative deal in Longview labor dispute
  • Port of Seattle Police net CALEA accreditation
  • CSX Corporation sees gains in earnings during fourth quarter
  • Port of Portland reports gains in total tonnage for past year
  • UP Portland Service Unit posts lowest reportable injury rate

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • Pacific Basin sticks to its guns
    Flexible fleet, sound finances and finding new customers keep dry bulk operator in the black
  • OOCL's room to manoeuvre
    Hong Kong boxline has outflanked bad economy and capacity bloodbath
  • Asia's owners gear up for 'most difficult year yet'
    An eye for a good investment meets the art of cultivating solid clients
  • Regulatory reform to impact derivatives market in 2012
    Wave of new rules to see change in working practices for commodities and freight trades
  • Downbeat Chinese forecast sounds a discordant note
    The latest series of reports from the Shanghai International Shipping Institute suggest that the shipping market in China is in a downturn
  • Shanghai International Shipping Institute 2012 forecast highlights
    Gloomy picture painted of sluggish markets and excess capacity
  • Truth is the first casualty
    The Costa Concordia outcry has revealed the mainstream media's worst side
  • Ship security industry in urgent need of regulation
    But where is the leadership, asks a retired naval officer turned private security provider?
  • What price that royal yacht?
    Britannia's shipyards no longer rule the waves
  • Robert Webster takes top role at Carisbrooke
    Replaces Ian Walker who who stepped down at the end of last year
  • CSAV completes stage two of fundraising
    Second tranche brings in $129m
  • Indian oil companies prop up quiet Middle East VLCC market
    Chinese holidays bring seasonal lull
  • South Sudan signs pipeline deal for export route to China
    Kenya terminal lets fledgling nation bypass ports in North Sudan
  • IMF cuts world trade growth forecast
    International Monetary Fund predicts just 3.8% growth in trade this year, less than a third of 2010 levels
  • Bankers see rising trend in shipping defaults
    Biggest Nordic lender's loan loss ratio tops 2%
  • Panamax owners subsidising bunkers on backhaul route
    Dry bulk market continues decline
  • Political interests erode world trade
    Marine insurance trade body says sanctions hurt its business
  • 'Zero hour' for Greek ferry services
    Government panel must embrace reform, say owners
  • Iraq oil exports hit record high
    10% increase hails a new era of growth
  • Steamship Mutual upholds right to cover Costa Concordia
    P&I club says Costa parent company Carnival has made 'significant contributions' in premium over many years
  • CCNI in first charter market trade for a wide-beam panamax boxship
    Newbuilding Merkur Harbour booked for a year at $12,000-$14,000 per day as new type of vessel is more attractive than older panamaxes
  • Feedership KG fund collapses
    Hanse Capital fund insolvent
  • Costa Concordia will force industry to look again at safety
    Too early to gauge market reaction, says IUMI
  • HHI yard beats DSME to top slot
    South Korea dominates top 10 as global deliveries hit record 159m dwt
  • Gaurav Prem master granted bail in magic pipe case
    Decision sets welcome precedent, but finding $100,000 to post bail might may difficult
  • French ferry unions table strike notice
    SNCM and Méridionale face 48-hour walkout
  • Prosecutor calls on German court to jail pirates for up to 12 years
    Nine out of 10 Somali men plead guilty in Hamburg trial

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • Stranded mariners aided
    A CHARITY for seafarers said today it is aiding the crew on a German general cargo ship that has been stranded for three months off the UK
  • Piracy sentences sought
    GERMAN prosecutors reportedly called today for prison sentences of 4-11 years for 10 Somali pirate suspects being tried in the hijacking of a box ship in 2010
  • Drybulk seen bottoming in 2013
    DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman predicted today that drybulk rates will not bottom until next year - and won't recover until 2014
  • New Gdynia inquiry planned
    THE EC said today it plans a formal investigation into the legality of government aid to yards that bought the assets of Poland's bankrupt Gdynia shipyard
  • Boxes back to future?
    TODAY'S liner sector has been battered, yet an acquisition free-for-all like 2005's is unlikely, a key analyst has assured
  • US coal accord signed
    ENERGY terminal operator Kinder Morgan is expanding its coal export capacity in the US Gulf of Mexico through a $140M long-term pact with Arch Coal
  • Uljanik Plovidba flips to losses from profits
    CROATIA'S Uljanik Plovidba has reported net losses of 7.2M kuna ($1.23M) for 2011, from net profits of 96.6M kuna for 2010
  • Pulp shippers seeking shift of sea to rail
    PAPER and pulp exporters in Scandinavia are looking to shift more shortsea cargoes onto rail in response to rising fuel costs in the northern Europe's SECA
  • More faulty Ust-Luga construction disclosed
    FAULTY construction will reportedly hold up tanker loading at the gas liquids terminal at Ust-Luga for months more - if not longer
  • Steam coal imports to China rise to record
    CHINA imported a record 102.31M tonnes of steam coal in 2011, a 10.6% increase on 2010, according to customs data
  • Synchronised diving for bulker values
    THE BDI has sunk to a two-year low, falling 34 points from 23 January to close yesterday at 807
  • Coal port waits fall, but iron delays rise
    WAITING at drybulk ports remain almost unchanged this week, with increases at major iron ore facilities balanced by decreases at major coal ports
  • Sellers resisting falling prices for VLCCs
    BROKERS told Fairplay today Samco Shipholding has withdrawn 2003-built Samco America from the S&P market after offers fell below its hopes
  • Perusahaan and Höegh complete FSRU deal
    A DEAL to employ the first of two 170,000m³ FSRUs off Belawan in North Sumatra has been completed by Höegh LNG
  • Kremlin backs coal port
    THE KREMLIN reportedly backs a scheme to build a coal-loading port with planned yearly capacity of 20M tonnes on the Sea of Okhotsk

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • Hot Profit for Cold Chain Specialist Marten Transport
    Marten Transport raised its net profit 47 percent to $7.1 million in the fourth quarter as the refrigerated carrier's revenue...
  • Canadian Shippers Report Higher Surface Rates
    Ground transportation rates paid by Canadian shippers rose 1.6 percent month-to-month in November, the ninth straight monthly increase since...
  • Turnaround at Swift Nets $90 Million Profit
    Swift Transportation reported its first annual profit since 2006 as the nation's largest truckload carrier rebuilt its revenue base and...
  • Trucking Industry, Teamsters Clash Over Owner-Operator Bill
    The harbor trucking industry is clashing with the Teamsters union over a bill before the Washington state legislature that would...
  • US to Develop Global Strategy for Supply Chain Security
    The U.S. will develop a global supply chain strategy that allows goods to move efficiently and securely, and encourages development...
  • CN Boosts Profit 17.7 Percent on Record Revenue
    Canadian National Railway's profit in the fourth quarter rose 17.7 percent year-over-year to $584 million, as revenue jumped 12 percent...
  • CSAV Raises Additional $129 Million
    Chilean carrier CSAV has raised $129 million in the second stage of a planned $1.2 billion capital increase and said...
  • Rotterdam Container Growth to Outpace Rivals, Analyst Says
    The port of Rotterdam will grow container traffic faster than its north European rivals over the next six years and...
  • House Republicans to Introduce 'At Least' Five-Year Transport Bill
    House Republicans on Thursday will introduce a surface transportation bill that calls for highway spending at current levels "for at...
  • French Ports Push Unified Seine Logistics Corridor
    The northern French ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris are working together on a joint effort to attract business...
  • Norfolk Southern Net Profit Rises 19 Percent
    Higher intermodal, coal and general merchandise volumes helped Norfolk Southern increase net profit 19 percent to $480 million in the...
  • Damco Taps Thygesen as North Asia CEO
    Damco has appointed Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, a 16-year veteran of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, as its new CEO for North...
  • Maersk Adds Cargo Declaration Amendment Fee
    Maersk Line will begin charging a cargo declaration amendment fee on shipments to destinations that require advanced manifest, starting March...
  • EU Orders Deutsche Post to Pay Back State Aid
    European Union trust busters ordered Deutsche Post to pay back up to $1.3 billion in aid from the German government...
  • Trans-Pacific Rates Stay Firm as Chinese Factories Close
    Average spot freight rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade held firm for the third week in a row even as...
  • Japan Posts First Annual Trade Deficit in 31 Years
    Japan suffered a trade deficit of $32 billion with the rest of the world in 2011- the first annual deficit...
  • Maersk Reorganizes Far East-Mediterranean Services
    Maersk Line is reorganizing its Far East Asia-West Mediterranean service network, effective mid-February. The changes include new port calls...
  • Panalpina Launches Six Intra-Asian LCL Services
    Panalpina said its six new direct less-than-container-load services on intra-Asian routes are aimed at tapping growing demand from consumer, high-tech...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • US truckers power ahead
    Further evidence that the US economy may be picking up the pace in growth comes from the American Truck Association's [ATA] for-hire truck index for December which ...
  • ACL and Peel Ports win business from General Electric
    Atlantic Container Line (ACL) and Peel Ports of Port of Liverpool, have secured new business with General Electric (GE) Transportation to ship, handle and deliver ...
  • APM T's US activities win safety award
    The Hague-based APM Terminals' (APM T) focus on ensuring its facilities are among the most secure and safest in the world is paying off with the operator recently ...
  • UK economy contracts
    Troubled by the eurozone crisis - its biggest trading partner accounting for 50% of its exports - the UK's GDP has started to contract, and could have already slid ...
  • M&A not on the cards in 2012
    UK-based Drewry Maritime Research, a leading adviser and publisher of reports on the global shipping industry, has ruled out any significant merger and acquisition ...
  • UPs 2011 intermodal revenue jumps but volumes decline
    US Class 1 railroad Union Pacific (UP) saw its intermodal revenue surge for 2011 - but volumes fell, no doubt impacted by the tough global economic situation and ...
  • Growth continues in mothballed fleet
    The amount of idled cellular capacity has spiked again to hit 676,000 TEU at the January midpoint, equating to 268 boxships, according to the latest survey by Paris-based ...
  • Le Havre down but not out
    Le Havre has confirmed that its container traffic declined by 6% last year, down to 2,220,000TEU, which is a poor result compared to its Benelux rivals' combined ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • CSAV nears next round
    Spinoff of Saam on the horizon as Chilean liner giant completes second phase of billion-dollar securities sale.
  • Rem inks PSV fixture
    Age Remoy-led offshore owner to send new platform supply vessel off for six months.
  • Navy SEALS spring hostages
    Seafarers on alert amid fears of retaliation as gun battle between Somali pirates and elite US military unit ends in bloodshed.
  • BON's bonds looked tasty
    Fred Olsen company rakes in more than expected from a trip to the bond market.
  • DOF continues spree
    Oslo-listed owner fixes three vessels to Shell and wraps up $120m fundraiser.
  • Sembcorp linked to Sete deal
    Singapore shipbuilder reportedly clinches Brazilian drillship contract worth nearly $800m.
  • Fastnet gets more time
    Ireland to Wales ferry operation has Dublin court protection extended as it tries to find new investor.
  • Yard boss attacked
    Mitsui systems engineer arrested for attempted murder after hitting office manager in the head with hammer.
  • Jaya admits IHC interest
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder confirms reports Dutch company has made enquiries after share price leaps.
  • DHT divi doubt dismissed
    Fear of a further dividend cut which is dragging owner's stock down is wide of the mark, analyst says.
  • Dof ties up two PSVs
    Mons Aase-led owner fixes two offshore support vessels on long-term deals in Australia and Brazil.
  • Kayne sells DHT stock
    Hedge fund flogs a chunk of its shares in New York-listed tanker owner.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • Drewry sees more interest in index-linked contracts
  • Maersk boosts Colombo hub
  • White House releases global supply chain security plan
  • U.S. export reform to keep space industry in flight
  • Miami dredging faces lengthy delay
  • MSC raises U.S. export rates to South Africa
  • Panalpina starts 6 ex-Shanghai LCL services
  • Norfolk Southern profit rise 19% in 4Q
  • KCS 4Q profit up 73%
  • Encompass picks new president, CFO
  • MSC raises Europe-East Africa rates
  • CN profit up 18% in 4Q
  • Proxy battle shaping up at CP

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 25, 2012
  • Phased Introduction of the Global Cap
    Should the IMO consider a phased approach between the current 3.50% and 0.50% global sulphur limit?
  • Crude rallies on low production numbers
    'The sizable build in crude supplies was more than balanced by the drop in product supplies,' says analyst.
  • Mixed price movements in European ports
    Low demand in Rotterdam.
  • Signs of improved compliance with new global sulphur limit
    DNVPS reports fall in fuels testing above limit while Visva Lab identifies different markets with high levels of fuels above 3.50% sulphur.
  • Fujairah prices falling
    Tight avails in Fujairah.
  • Lukoil-Bunker Italy deploys two tankers
    Company has been delivering product to vessels of northwest Africa.
  • New trader at Cockett Marine
    Tom Coffey will be based in UK office.
  • Wartsila to supply engines 'with integrated scrubbers'
    System will 'set new standards for environmentally sustainable shipping.'
  • Fuel oil imports down year-on-year
    Chinese bunker demand 'mediocre.'
  • Ship's officers in court after bunker spill
    Master and chief engineer given bail.
  • Asian bunker prices falling mid-week
    No indications in Hong Kong due to Lunar New Year holidays.
  • Maersk Line completes biodiesel test
    Test on Maersk Kalmar part of integrated testing and certification programme.
  • DHT posts lower revenues in fourth quarter
    Voyage expenses for 2011 amounted to $1.3 million, related to bunker consumption.
  • EEDI and SEEMP requirements to 'gradually' reduce emissions
    Higher fuel prices will, over time, 'drive' technology and innovation, says DNV.
  • US firm fined $1 million for oil pollution and ballast water failures
    'Excessive' oil and diesel fuel leaking from components of Titan Express, says US Coast Guard.

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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
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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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