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April 26, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco to add transpacific loop via Wan Hai and 'K' Line slots purchase
  • Cosco's Piraeus first quarter volume increases 146pc to 504,000 TEU
  • Evergreen increases Libya shuttle to weekly, with second 1,000-TEUer
  • Shandong's Yantai port first quarter cargo volume increases 8.6 per cent
  • Threat piracy for seafarers troubling, declares Asian Shipowners Forum
  • Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway Terminal opens as volumes show steady growth
  • Industry needs to innovate to meet challenges ahead - Singapore minister
  • Malaysian forwarders sign with Aktiv Aspac and Multi-Purpose Insurans
  • CMA CGM, Emirates to provide two weekly Mideast to east Africa loops
  • Indonesia to invest US$2.47 billion to boost port's to 18 million TEU
  • Insurer to publish warnings against slipping, tripping and falling at sea
  • China's air cargo volume slides 6.1pc in March on weak global demand
  • Forward Air profits increase 30pc in first quarter to US$10.3 million
  • Indianapolis airport seeks cargo tenant for US Postal Service facility

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bill to prosecute pirates introduced in LS
  • Angré Port inaugurated
  • G. K. Vasan visits Antwerp Port
  • MbPT to beef up security system
  • Work on Panama Canal expansion seen behind schedule
  • Agriculture Minister pushes for additional exports
  • Cotton yarn exports surge 15 pc in FY12
  • Govt may permit more sugar exports due to higher output
  • Govt move puts off FIIs from investing in long-term debt
  • RBI has done nothing to boost exports: Fieo
  • Textile industry seeks FTA with Pakistan

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Kögel creates more than 100 jobs
    The trailer manufacturer Kögel, headquartered in Burtenbach (Germany) has created more than 100 jobs since 2009. The company now has around 600 employees at the Burtenbach location...
  • SBB Cargo invests in intermodal transport sector in Ticino
    Switzerland's railfreight service provider SBB Cargo has phased in a new terminal in Cadenazzo, canton Ticino. The facility has four sets of tracks, each 220 m long, and mobile han...
  • Pema continues to set records
    Pema, a commercial vehicle lessor based in Germany, is still chalking up success after setting new records in 2010 and 2011. The latest success was the firm's significant increase ...
  • Eurotunnel Shuttles: healthy 21% increase in Q1 revenue
    The Eurotunnel Group reported that its Q1/201 revenue reached EUR 222.5 million, an increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2011. Shuttle traffic increased significantly in...
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches Adriatic Express (ADX)
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd (HL) is starting a new service called the Adriatic Express Service (ADX) at the beginning of May. The sailing will rotate between Rijek...
  • Evergreen Line is to upgrade its Libya Service
    The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is to upgrade its LYS - Libya service frequency from fortnightly to weekly, starting from the end of April 2012. The 1,000 teu "B...
  • BLS nominates candidate for board of directors
    The Swiss transport service provider BLS AG has nominated Lorenz Bösch as a new member of its board of directors. The election of the candidate will take place at the annual genera...
  • BAA announces sale of Edinburgh Airport
    On 23 April BAA announced that it has agreed to sell its 100% interest in Edinburgh Airport Ltd (UK) to Gatwick owner, the New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners, for G...
  • Forward Air profit soars
    The RFS provider Forward Air Corporation, based in Greeneville TN (USA), announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.07 per share of common st...
  • Airfreight industry regains confidence
    Airline industry confidence has improved slightly in Iata's April survey of CFOs and heads of cargo. Respondents reported weakness in Q1/2012 ...
  • Logwin opens new locations in Graz and Lauterach
    The international logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), recently expanded its network of sites in Austria by opening a new 600 sqm distribution cen...
  • Kerry Logistics lands logistics contract with Woolworths in South Australia
    Kerry Logistics, a leading global logistics service provider, has secured a major contract with Woolworths Ltd in South Australia to provide landside logistics for general merchand...
  • Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics announce cooperation
    Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics have announced an all-in-one logistics service for the seafood industry at the ongoing European Seafood Exposition in Brussels (Belgium). Comb...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • John Nobles named Managing Director, Donjon UK
  • WSF and Vigor ink agreement for second 144-car ferry
  • AIDA's Thamm to succeed Foschi as Costa Crociere CEO
  • Fairmount Marine tug frees, then tows, grounded bulker
  • NASSCO delivers T-AKE Medgar Evers
  • Seacor reports first quarter results
  • YoungShip President Birgit Liodden receives the WISTA Norway...
  • NTSB: Faulty valve critical in S.I. ferry accident
  • Former BP engineer faces first criminal charges in Deepwater...
  • European Commissioner sets out passenger ship safety...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Port of Tacoma making changes to development plan/brand identity
  • Washington ferries gets go-ahead for construction of second new vessel
  • Mitsui plans to open subsidiary company in Peru
  • ConGlobal Industries moving to Port of Portland Rivergate site
  • Port of Seattle nets green honor for car rental facility at Sea-Tac Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • The KG model must adapt or die
    German ship finance requires new sources of cash, says KPMG
  • New corporate structures could be answer to financing problem
    Extract from KPMG ship finance survey
  • How long can NITC store surplus crude at sea?
    Laden vessels at anchor highlight Iran's struggle to sell its oil
  • Lloyd's List: Better Shipping
    An exclusive website to help shipowners and managers optimise vessel performance
  • Brussels extends operational remit for Emsa
    European Maritime Safety Agency is tasked with establishing an 'EU maritime space without barriers'
  • Defending the Jones Act
    In tough times, hard-won rights are worth defending
  • Throughput falls at Antwerp
    Slight rise in box moves countered by falling oil imports
  • Multi-vessel funds could solve KG problem, says KPMG
    Classic single-ship structure is in crisis. EXCLUSIVE video interview.
  • IMO urges heads of states to tackle piracy
    Sekimizu says ministerial discussions lack political will
  • Oman Shipping VLOCs strengthened after valemax scare
    Owner said to be comfortable about safety of quartet due for delivery from Rongsheng
  • More than 60 KG funds or vessels are now insolvent
    Specialists' survey paints gloomy picture
  • China's 10-ship booking spree buoys Middle East VLCC spot market
    Rates on benchmark route to Asia climb back after three-week fall
  • Angola to start LNG exports in June
    West Africa is an emerging supplier of gas
  • Shell offers $1.8bn to buy Cove Energy
    Deal raises Shell's stake in plentiful East African gas and future LNG exports
  • India to ship Iranian oil with reduced cover
    Shipments could continue at 5% of current liability cover
  • BIMCO and IMO voice concern over emissions control areas
    Fragmented patchwork of regional and unilateral regimes not in shipping's best interest, says Sekimizu
  • Demand grows for panamax boxships
    Increase in charter fixtures tightens supply and boosts owners' hopes
  • Frequent loader points
    Could loyalty cards succeed where box lines' general rates increases have failed?
  • Study points to slowdown in Asian labour productivity
    Region must boost workers' efficiency, warns HSBC
  • Offshore yuan deal sweetens ship orders
    Bank of China's Hong Kong unit is offering yuan lending for shipbuilding, in another step in the internationalisation of the currency
  • New NYSE delisting watch for DHT
    Rights issue subscription period ends on Friday
  • US-China dialogue clears air on NVOCC rules
    Lidinsky comments come as Federal Maritime Commission embarks on overhaul of US regulations
  • CSCL losses swell in first quarter
    Higher costs and lower revenues hobble China box line
  • ECA report slams EU port infrastructure funding
    Projects unfinished, unused or needed further investment
  • Arctic summers will be ice-free by 2050
    But rate of winter warming will be lower
  • Vopak first quarter profits up 26%
    Capacity grows by 3m cu m to 28.3m cu m at 84 terminals worldwide
  • Cosco Pacific profits fall 29% in first quarter
    Poor results in container manufacturing offset by strong terminal performance
  • Universal Shipbuilding profits fall by a quarter
    Strong yen bites into earnings despite 2% increase in revenues
  • MOL opens Peru subsidiary
    Move follows enhancement of service between Asia and South America
  • US-Philippines exercises rekindle South China Sea tensions
    Oil and gas exploration resumes at Reed Bank on Friday

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Cutty Sark makes deadline
    CUTTY Sark, arguably the most famous name of all commercial ships worldwide, was today reopened to the public in Greenwich by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
  • Bremer Landesbank doubles risk provisions
    RISING default risks among shipowners forced German state bank Bremer Landesbank to double its loan loss provisions last year
  • HCI revives KG placing
    GERMAN KG house HCI Capital returned to the equity placing market for ships this week, wooing private investors with a post-Panamax box ship
  • Georgia pledges Savannah more dredging cash
    SAVANNAH'S port received an additional $46.7M from the state of Georgia to dredge its harbour to 14.3m (47ft)
  • Petronet profits rise 19%
    PETRONET, India's largest importer of LNG, has reported a 19% rise in net profits for its January-March quarter
  • Cautious outlook for yard
    OFFSHORE inexperience can be expected to hinder shipbuilder Cosco Corp (Singapore) for the time being, OCBC Investment Research has warned
  • FLNG mitigates risks
    FLOATING LNG systems could encourage investments in new projects because of their flexible designs, a Singapore conference heard today
  • BIMCO urges more piracy patrol warships
    BIMCO president Yudishthir Khatau appealed today for more warships to be added to anti-piracy patrols
  • Mission's Tom Heffer dies
    THE REV Tom Heffer, secretary-general of The Mission to Seafarers, has died at a North London hospital
  • Japan stays the course on FPSO lending
    OWNERS of FPSOs face limited access to ship financing, but the Japan Bank of International Co-operation is still making huge loans for Japanese-tied projects
  • Reliance profits plummet
    RELIANCE Industries, India's largest exporter, today said net profits fell 21.2% year-on-year during its January-March quarter, to $847M
  • Tight money sharpens focus
    DELEGATES at the Offshore Marine Asia conference heard today that tight money has forced shipowners to sharpen their focus
  • VLCC values seen testing recovery
    VALUES of modern VLCCs might turn higher in reaction to the cyclical recovery of freight markets expected next year, a shipbroker has predicted
  • IMAREX sells NOS
    IMAREX, the Oslo derivatives exchange, has agreed to sell its NOS clearing business to NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, part of the US NASDAQ
  • Indian tankers defy insurance squeeze
    INDIAN shipping groups reportedly plan to continue transporting Iranian crude despite limits to insurance coverage related to Western sanctions

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Pacer, CRST Forge Drayage Pacts
    Pacer International and CRST International this week reached agreements that will give the former more drayage capacity, as the duo...
  • No New Bans for US Beef
    Major beef markets around the globe remain open to U.S. imports a day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed...
  • Rebuilding in US, Vitran Reports $5.8 Million Loss
    Vitran's losses deepened in the first quarter to $5.8 million as the Canadian-based company struggled to improve its U.S. less-than-truckload...
  • Railroad Union Holdout Strikes Accord
    The threat of a national railroad labor action further receded, after a union representing maintenance of way employees joined the...
  • C.H. Robinson Profit Rises 10 Percent to $107 Million
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide moved more freight in the first quarter, but higher trucking costs bit into the non-asset logistics company's...
  • Harley-Davidson Shipments Rev Up 19.4 Percent
    Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the first quarter jumped 19.4 percent year-over-year, reflecting a revving up of consumer confidence in...
  • TransForce Acquires US Oilfield Trucker
    Canadian trucking giant TransForce acquired certain assets of Peak USA Energy Services, an oilfield trucking business in Texas, for approximately...
  • Antwerp Container Traffic Rises 0.7 Percent to First Quarter Record
    The port of Antwerp's container traffic grew a modest, but significant, 0.7 percent in the first three months of 2012,...
  • N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority Posts New Activity Index
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun posting an index of monthly freight and passenger activity...
  • BAA Earnings Soar 15.1 Percent
    BAA, one of the U.K.'s largest airports operator, reported first quarter operating profit grew 15.1 percent from a year ago...
  • March Steel Imports Increased 6.5 Percent
    Steel imports increased 6.5 percent in March over February based on preliminary U.S. government reporting. The largest product increase...
  • Canadian Trucking Cost Index Up 10 Percent
    Trucking costs in Canada are steadily rising in early 2012 and are 10 percent higher than in March 2011, according...
  • Maersk Names Zimmerman VP, North American Sales
    Maersk Line named David Zimmermann as vice president of North American Sales, effective immediately. Zimmerman, who has been with...
  • Somali Pirates Release Tanker With Indian Crew
    Seven Indian sailors, held captive by Somali pirates for nearly four months, were freed Monday following intense diplomatic negotiations. ...
  • USDA: Beef Supply Is Safe Despite Mad Cow Finding
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the nation's beef supply is not affected by the discovery of a mad cow...
  • Georgia Funds Another $46.7 Million for Savannah Deepening
    The state of Georgia will chip in another $46.7 million to help pay for deepening the Savannah River to 47...
  • Maersk to Raise Asia-Latin America Rates
    Maersk Line will impose a peak-season surcharge on trades from Far East Asia to Latin America, starting May 20. ...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Most Gains
    Trans-Pacific spot rates eased slightly this week after their 19.9 percent spike last week, which followed carriers' mid-month general rate...
  • FMC Chairman Seeks NVO Reform
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard Lidinsky Jr. said he hopes the FMC can move quickly on a "top-to-bottom" modernization of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • MOL makes moves on WCSA
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reiterated its growth intentions when it comes to the west coast of South America (WCSA) region by setting up a subsidiary in ...
  • COSCO Pacific's Q1 profit slides but liftings hold up
    Terminal operating company COSCO Pacific has seen its net profit dive for Q1 12 compared to the same period last year - down 27% to USD80 million. But ...
  • Duqm spearheads trading opportunities in central Oman
    It is hoped that the development of a modern port and logistics zone at Duqm in central Oman will boost the local economy and lead to significant growth in trade ...
  • FMC investigates US NVOCC regulation changes
    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)'s chairman Richard Lidinsky has revealed that the US Government agency will be looking at modernising NVOCC regulation this ...
  • UNCTAD to assist intra-Africa trade
    The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is to assist members of the African Union (AU) to implement their recently announced 'Action Plan ...
  • Evergreen to encompass West Africa into its network
    Taipei-based Evergreen Line is to offer importers/exporters trading with West Africa access to its global liner network. The move follows the carrier's arrangement ...
  • Rena: 50% of boxes recovered
  • UK enters double-dip recession
    The UK's economy has fallen back into recession after data released by the Office for National Statistics this morning recorded a provisional 0.2% contraction in ...
  • Ocean carriers' dash for cash continues
    Ocean carriers' average all-in freight rate obtained from all cargo shipped out of China on Friday climbed by 1.3% compared to the week before, up to USD1,215/TEU, ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Teekay talks valuation hits
    Canadian giant is latest shipowner to admit vessels aren't worth their carrying values.
  • DHT must play NYSE
    New York Stock Exchange reminds tanker company of the value of a dollar.
  • Vale ups piracy fight
    Miner says it will fit citadels to the giant bulkers it still has on the production line.
  • Limarko earnings fall
    Tough start to the year for Lithuanian reefer owner as revenue dwindles.
  • Fuel bill bites Samudera
    Hefty rise in bunkers wipes out higher revenue and pushes shipowner into the red.
  • SCF to double LNG income
    Russian tanker owner eyeing share of country's likely $500bn investments in oil and gas as it develops non-core business.
  • Turkey goes seismic
    Government paying EUR 100m for new survey vessel at domestic Tuzla Shipyard.
  • Cruiser in the clear
    Cargo checks in Turkey find no weapons on board Bockstiegel vessel caught up in Syrian sanctions row.
  • Cosco Pacific takes a dip
    Hong Kong-listed port operator sees its first quarter profit decline by almost 30%.
  • Action urged over ship fall
    Danish report warns of dangers of open gratings after routine repair ended in broken ribs for Oraness crewman.
  • CSCL burns more cash
    Hong Kong-listed containership owner sees first quarter bottom line drop more than 800% further into the red.
  • Vopak still growing profit
    Dutch tank terminals player pushes up first quarter occupancy rate as earnings improve.
  • No storage spur for spot rate
    Use of half of NITC's tankers on storage contracts may boost stocks but not earnings, RS Platou Markets says.
  • Nordlake set to leave India
    Supreme court rejects government plea to keep German boxship in country following 2011 clash that sank warship.
  • Imarex exits shipping
    Sale of NOS Clearing to Nasdaq OMX leaves pioneering company with just its salmon futures business.
  • Seacor profit shoots up
    New York-listed owner sees addition of wind farm vessels spur its first quarter bottom line.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • 'Key moment' for regulating NVOs, forwarders
  • CargoSmart develops business process outsourcing
  • Dubai's Calogi expands air cargo, insurance
  • Waterworth to lead Port of Houston
  • Zimmermann to head Maersk's NA sales
  • COSCO Pacific sees sizable 1Q profit growth
  • Pacer, CRST in drayage deal
  • C.H. Robinson's 1Q profit up 10%
  • U.S. intermodal continues growth charge
  • KCS reports record 1Q revenues

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 25, 2012
  • Prices firming in Northern Europe
    Tight avails for prompt product in Rotterdam.
  • Prices lack direction in Fujairah bunker market
    Suez players report another quiet day.
  • Bunker prices 'outpacing' freight rates
    Fuel costs have undermined signs of a recovery for Samudera.
  • Shipping market 'at or near the bottom'
    Survivors in the long term likely to be those who can afford investing in fuel-efficient vessels, says DNB Bank Asia chief.
  • Supplier reports threefold increase in bunker sales
    Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group outlines plans for growth.
  • Asian bunker prices mixed
    Loading schedule remains tight at some terminals in Singapore.
  • European shortsea sector continues ECA delay campaign
    Head of ferry company considers delay of 0.10% sulphur limit as 'quite realistic' if littoral states 'team up at the IMO'.
  • University project claims sails could cut fuel use by up to 30%
    If results from computer simulations of design bear out in the real world, sails could have a return on investment period of five to ten years.
  • Banks 'favourably disposed' to fund fuel-efficient newbuilds
    Fuel economy a criteria when looking at funding new ships, shipping executives say.
  • NYK Line launches bunker optimisation project
    Regular use of real-time information, to optimise vessel operations on board its ships will commence from May.
  • WSS strengthens marine chemicals offer
    Launches revised portfolio with increased products range for water treatment, fuel oil treatment and cleaning chemicals.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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