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April 27, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to raise Asia-Latin America US$300/TEU surcharge from May 20
  • French state financier reportedly seeking stake in debt-heavy CMA CGM
  • Tauranga congestion eases, ships return to Auckland as strikes end
  • MOL makes Lima, Peru its South American base because of its stability
  • Hong Kong urges Vietnam to use it as springboard to mainland markets
  • Hainan's provincial quarterly port cargo movement increases 24.2pc
  • Liaoning provincial port container volume up 21.6pc in first quarter
  • West African, Indonesian piracy up, but Somali attacks fall off in 2012
  • Nova Scotia's Melford container terminal hopes to start building in 2012
  • Oman embarks on US$143 million port development project
  • Cargotec wins US$13 million China deal for MacGregor shipboard cranes
  • Railroad at ULCT in northwest Russia swings into intermodal operation
  • Changi March air cargo dips 1.8pc, but upticks 0.6pc over first quarter
  • Qantas starts cargo flights via Chongqing, New York, Chicago, Sydney
  • US fighters conduct drill escorting 'suspect' cargo aircraft in Alaska
  • FedEx condemns FAA 'one size fits all' cargo pilot enforced rest rules
  • Korean air cargo declines 1.9pc, blamed on outsourcing of IT manufactures

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Commodity carriers being anchored due to falling rates
  • Dealing with the human factor in accident prevention
  • Essar Shipping bags order to drill oil wells in Brunei
  • Fund houses emerging as key buyers of chemical tankers
  • Increasing capacity impacting rates: Drewry
  • Isle of Man Ship Registry gets closer to Asian shipowners with new Singapore office
  • Record Chinese oil imports trigger rebound in ships rates
  • Indo-Pak land trade at 44 pc high
  • Govt sets 2012-13 traffic targets for Major Ports
  • JSW Jaigarh Port impresses the trade
  • CBEC hikes import duty on poppy seeds to $ 3,680/t
  • EGoM meet on sugar exports postponed

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • System Alliance rates regional operators
    The general cargo partnership System Alliance regularly evaluates the quality of its 42 regional firms. To do this, the network compiles a ranking list with key figures that enable...
  • Union Pacific reports record first quarter
    The US rail service provider Union Pacific Corporation reported a Q1/2012 net income of USD 863 million. First quarter business volumes, as measured by total revenue carloads, grew...
  • Plans to privatise Georgian Railway
    The government of Georgia plans to sell its 25% stake in Georgian Railway. It is planned to make the initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in May. The rail company...
  • DAF heralds in Euro 6 engines
    DAF Trucks has announced that it is launching a new engine generation that has been developed for the new Euro 6 emissions legislation. The new law comes into force in the European...
  • DHL Global Mail gets new MD for Switzerland and Italy
    DHL Global Mail, the international postal solutions division of Deutsche Post DHL, recently appointed Jérôme de Varreux as new managing director for Switzerland and Italy. Since 20...
  • PWL now representing Empros
    The German company Peter W. Lampke GmbH (PWL) has become the commercial representative and port agent of Athens-based Empros Lines Shipping Co, with immediate effect. PWL now repre...
  • AFRAA welcomes new members
    The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) approved three airlines and four air transport related service providers as members and partners respectively, at its ordinary 157th execut...
  • Sukhoi Superjet successfully performs latitude trials in far north
    The Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft successfully went through additional certification trials on expanding operational conditions in the high north latitude area. T...
  • Airlines unhappy with Heathrow
    A survey published by the UK's Board of Airline Representatives (BAR) has revealed that major international airlines are set to abandon London Heathrow airport in favour of less-co...
  • Rhenus Midgard to partner Jade Werke in Wilhelmshaven
    The German port service provider Rhenus Midgard has signed a logistics service contract with Jade Werke GmbH, based in Wilhelmshaven (Germany). Rhenus Midgard will use its expertis...
  • DB Schenker Logistics to build new EUR 27 million logistics centre in Germany
    The giant German service provider DB Schenker Logistics is investing roughly EUR 27 million to build a state-of-the-art logistics centre in the Ilsfeld Untere Bustadt industrial pa...
  • Culina agrees to acquisition of Cert Octavian
    The UK-based Culina Group, the market-leading provider of shared-user logistics services for food and drink companies, has agreed to take over the supply chain activities of Cert O...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • JHSV 1 completes builder's sea trials
  • EIA continues to mis-state number of Jones Act tankers
  • Wärtsilä adds 920 mm bore engine to X-generation
  • Frangou sees opportunities ahead in S&P market

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • World Trade Club honors top/emerging traders for 2012
  • Port of Tacoma hands out inaugural Summit Awards
  • APL presented with award for environmental practices
  • Seattle Port Commission passes new cruise ship wastewater rule
  • General Dynamics delivers 13th T-AKE vessel to Navy

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • Costamare snaps up two MISC boxships
    'Bargain' pair of 3,842 teu vessels will operate under charter to Evergreen for two years
  • Lenders' use of enforcement action shows an upward trend
    There have already been 26 arrests in Singapore in the first quarter of this year compared with 84 in 2011 and 63 in 2010
  • Decline in bank lending seen as threat to stability
    Shipping prepares to attract new forms of finance by reducing operating costs further and disposing of non-core assets
  • Shipping should improve its image, says BIMCO chief
    Industry need to meet social responsibilities with image dampened by maritime accidents
  • Lloyd's Register pulls out of Iran under pressure from US
    Move follows DNV exit but other class societies are reluctant to withdraw
  • Sunoco fights to keep its Philadelphia refinery open
    Good news for suezmaxes shipping Nigerian crude to the US
  • Q&A: Samco Shipholding chief financial officer Borzou Aram
    Serendipity happens but is a tricky word to spell
  • Timing is everything
    Evergreen's ultra-large boxship order ends the race to order outsized tonnage
  • Navios Partners lifts first-quarter operating surplus by 12%
    Frangou-led company eyes purchases as ship prices 'rationalise'
  • Greek owners suffer fall in financing
    Petrofin sees glimmer of hope in arrival of 16 new lenders, but for now many owners have little prospect of loans
  • Containership owners head for consolidation
    Larger fleets needed to gain economies of scale, says GL boss
  • Green rules will strip out excess tanker tonnage
    Supply-demand balance will stabilise, d'Amico predicts

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • Japan chokes off Iranian crude flow
    JAPAN'S customs-cleared crude imports from Iran reportedly fell 6.3% in March from that month a year ago, with even sharper drops expected for April and May
  • LR has severed Iran ties
    LLOYD'S Register today confirmed it has shut down operations in Iran
  • Keep juggling, liners told
    JUGGLING the supply of box ships will remain crucial for the sector, even as it gains optimism after sharp rate increases and returned profitability, shipping analysts have warned

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • Miami Settles Environmental Objections to Dredging
    The Port of Miami will be able to move ahead with its project to deepen its harbor under an agreement...
  • US Containerized Imports Rose 7.3 Percent in March
    U.S. imports rebounded sharply in March after falling in February on tough year-over-year comparisons because of the early closing of...
  • Intermodal Rail Volume Jumps 6 Percent
    U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending April 21 jumped 6 percent year-over-year and 2.2 percent from the previous...
  • CSAV Volume Drops 53 Percent in March
    The volume of containers transported by CSAV in March of this year fell by more than half year-over-year as the...
  • Knight Boosts Profit on More Loads, Higher Pricing
    Knight Transportation profit in the first quarter rose 6 year-over-year to $10.5 million, as the company increased pricing and expanded...
  • USPS Says Senate Reform Falls Short
    The U.S. Postal Service said the Senate decision on Wednesday to reimburse the ailing agency about $11 billion for overpaying...
  • Universal Truckload Profit Jumps 24 Percent
    Universal Truckload Services reported a profit Thursday of $3.6 million for the 13 weeks ended March 3, up 24.1 percent...
  • ODFL Profit Rises 44.1 Percent on Record Revenue
    Record revenue growth of 17.6 percent pushed Old Dominion Freight Line profit up 44.1 percent year-over-year in the first quarter...
  • RailAmerica Loses $40.2 Million Despite Revenue Surge
    RailAmerica lost $40.2 million in the first quarter, as an $82.4 million charge related to the early retirement of debt...
  • Pacer Reports First Quarter Loss
    Pacer International on Thursday reported a 3.5 percent decrease in revenue to $345.9 million in the first quarter despite a...
  • UPS Revenue, Operating Profit Climb
    Package delivery giant UPS reported a 4.3 percent increase in first quarter revenue to $13.1 billion from $12.6 billion a...
  • Indonesia Bans Imports of US Beef
    Indonesia has banned the imports of all U.S. beef until it is convinced the U.S. dairy herd is free of...
  • American Feeder Lines Suspends Service
    American Feeder Lines has suspended its 9-month-old feeder service from Halifax to Portland, Maine, and Boston while the company undergoes...
  • Active Box Ship Fleet Hits Record 15 Million TEUs
    The active container ship fleet has soared to a record 15 million 20-foot equivalent units, driven by deliveries of new...
  • Asian Airline Cargo Traffic Drops 4.5 Percent
    International air cargo traffic carried by Asian airlines fell 4.5 percent year-over-year in March as key consumer markets remained weak....
  • Maersk Claims 'Absolute' Reliability For Daily Maersk Service
    Maersk Line claimed its Daily Maersk liner service has achieved "absolute" reliability in its first six months transporting containers from...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Sets New Rate Increases
    Hapag-Lloyd will increase its freight rates on major trade lanes as part of a new rate restoration program. The...
  • Ports, Inland Distribution Centers Rank High in Ozone Pollution
    Forty percent of the U.S. population, including residents of some of the largest port cities and inland distribution hubs, breathe...
  • Trinity Doubles Profit, Railcar Shipments
    Trinity Industries, North America's largest railcar manufacturer, in the first quarter shipped twice as many railcars as it did a...
  • CSAV Creates Planning Unit to Implement Restructuring
    CSAV is creating a new management function, called strategic development and planning, to oversee the struggling Chilean carrier's restructuring, strengthen...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • Daily Maersk achieves 97% reliability
    Maersk Line's guaranteed time-definite Daily Maersk service from Ningbo, Shanghai, Yantian and Port Tanjung Pelepas to Felixstowe, Bremerhaven and Rotterdam ...
  • GL boss points to challenging future
    Erik van der Noordaa, ceo of Hamburg-based Germanischer Lloyd (GL), one of the world's largest classification societies, has pointed to difficult and challenging ...
  • CSCL sinks to new debt low as analyst highlights 'difficult' Q1 for carriers
    Hong Kong-listed CSCL has plunged further into debt in Q1 12, with the loss of USD228 million comparing with USD22 million fin ...
  • Antwerp bucks the trend
    Antwerp's container traffic increased by just 0.7% in Q1 12, compared to the same period of 2011, despite MSC's home terminal (in photo) remaining full. This terminal ...
  • Melbourne's box boost
    Container-handling activity in the port of Melboune will be expanded considerably under the AUD1.2(USD1.24) billion redevelopment plan just announced by Victoria's ...
  • Maersk rolling out GRIs in Brazil
    Maersk Line in Brazil has underlined its decision to increase freight rates by an average of 30% this year. It has also found that the market in Brazil ...
  • US truck tonnage index points to 'moderate' growth
    That is the view of the American Truck Association's [ATA] chief economist, Bob Costello, after reviewing the 0.2% month-over-month growth in its For-Hire Truck ...
  • ADPC strengthens its relationship with Arcadis
    Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), which will open its new Khalifa port and industrial zone complex by the end of 2012, has signed a three-year deal with Arcadis, ...
  • COSCON takes on charter yet another ULCS
    The seventh of a series of eight 13,100TEU ships went on-hire to China's COSCON last week after its non-operating owners, Seaspan, took delivery of the behemoth ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • Tycoon selling Bumi Armada stake
    Reports say Malaysia's second richest man is about to offload shares in offshore company worth $820m.
  • Newbuildings top DIS wish list
    D'Amico chief Marco Fiori says fresh orders await once he is sure the corner has been turned.
  • China Cosco losses amplify in Q1
    Chinese shipping titan sheds over $400m in the first quarter dominated by bulker and boxship blues.
  • Concordia Maritime hit by early tanker return
    Swedish owner reports steady first quarter but says future earnings will be hit by redelivery of duo from Argo Shipping.
  • Star buys some Star
    Could buybacks help Greek bulker owner avoid delisting warning on Nasdaq?
  • Navios Partners a little ahead
    Angeliki Frangou's bulker company edges up profit in first quarter after adding two more vessels.
  • CSDC warns again over losses
    Chinese owner's "preliminary assessment" of first quarter accounts indicates deficit as rates continued to fall.
  • Maersk Line claims early success
    World's leading container line says its Daily Maersk initiative is delivering on reliability and emissions reduction.
  • Two in, two out for Costamare
    Greek owner confirms bargain MISC boxship raid to replace 1984-built sisters on charter to Evergreen.
  • Falling ship prices hurting GSI
    Guangzhou shipbuilder's earnings more than halved in first quarter as it builds lower-margin vessels.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • AlixPartners establishes maritime practice
    The practice has been set up to advise the $380 billion international maritime industry as it tries to "find its bearings following the perfect storm of the financial crisis, the Great Recession and skyrocketing fuel costs," the firm said.
  • U.S. Customs corrects delays for broker licenses
  • Pregis app fixes packing problems
  • Intelleflex, DeltaTRAK partner on monitoring
  • Two-way trade: Meth, handbags in, drone parts out
    Two Taiwanese nationals were charged Wednesday with allegedly seeking to export sensitive U.S. military technology to China, including drone aircraft, spy planes and stealth technology related to F-22 fighter planes.
  • American Feeder Lines suspends service
    "The service has been suspended and we have been in talks with investors to continue. But unfortunately, these talks have died and AFL has therefore taken the decision to cease trading," said CEO Tobias Koenig.
  • Mild hurricane season forecast for Atlantic
    This preseason forecast calls for 11 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes, a milder outcome than in recent years.
  • New World, Evergreen leave CMA CGM's FAL 1
  • UPS pilots angered by FAA rest regs
  • Air Force laments IT crash

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 26, 2012
  • Bunker prices mostly firm in the Americas
    Demand was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier.
  • Tour set for review of LNG-powered propulsion system
    The Catamaran will transport up to 1,000 passengers between Buenos Aires, Argentina, Montevideo and Uruguay.
  • Vopak announces Q1 financials
    Group's operating profit increased 26% to $182 million.
  • Fujairah bunker prices to firm as pressure on Iran grows
    More Iranian fuel oil is heading to Singapore, says analysts' report.
  • Prices firm in north European ports
    Some congestion reported at loading installations in Rotterdam.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Good demand in Middle East hub.
  • Warning on rates as box fleet capacity reaches new record
    Surge in active fleet could spur renewed price competition, says Alphaliner.
  • New Managing Director for Total Marine Fuels
    Anna Whitehouse takes over from Christophe Girardot.
  • Traders push back date for fuel oil arrivals
    Arbitrage cargoes delayed as traders seek firmer prices.
  • Canada issues circular on ECA compliance
    Advice leaves room for interpretation in cases where owners claim they could not obtain low-sulphur fuel.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb in Singapore
    Arbitrage arrivals from the West leave inventories at a two-week high.
  • Coalition launches 'action plans' for sustainable shipping practices
    Action plans represent 'significant step' towards achieving vision of a sustainable, profitable shipping industry by 2040.
  • 'Everybody is looking at LNG for bunkering ships'
    Shipyards could win contracts worth 'billions of dollars' converting ships to run on LNG.
  • Shipping companies fined for sulphur violations
    Two companies fined $55,500 each for failing to switch to distillate fuel within 24 nautical miles from California's shores.
  • Bunker prices still lacking direction
    Demand mixed across key Asian ports.
  • Market-based measures for shipping 'only way out'
    Outcome of IMO's MEPC meetings 'so far has been minimum', says Danish ambassador to Singapore.
  • Kirby Corporation announces record quarterly earnings
    Consolidated revenues for Q1 2012 were $566.9 million compared with $299.4 million in the same period in 2011.
  • BW Group business risk profile rated as 'fair'
    Agency forecasts that shipping industry is facing a prolonged downturn and that it expects it to face another difficult year.
  • Viability of LNG bunkering depends on its 'practicality'
    Challenge is availability, transportation and storage, says BIMCO president.
  • DFDS achieves record low annual bunker consumption
    'We have never sailed as far on a tonne of oil as we do today,' says company executive.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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