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February 28, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • West African waters a new piracy hot spot
    The waters off West Africa's coast, the Gulf of Guinea, are a growing source of oil and have recently seen a spike in piracy for theft of its riches, a development seen to be fuelled partly by rising crude prices.
  • Maersk posts 43% drop in 2011 profit
    A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S reported a 43 per cent drop in 2011 profit after falling freight rates pushed its container line, the world's largest, to a loss.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk 2011 profits total US$3.4 billion, but containers lose $600 million
  • Panama Canal expansion's most expensive jobs threaten to run over budget
  • Maersk's AMPT to limit volume if Mumbai's 44pc THC reduction enforced
  • Shipping Hong Kong conference covers broad range of issues this week
  • UK Club insurers offer maritime BowTie risk management scheme in Asia
  • New York backs off on strict ballast water rules, adopts federal standard
  • Port of Mombasa to auction 200 containers cargo owners refuse to collect
  • Singapore's Mocean Shipping to be rebranded MM Line from March 1
  • Swift pays US$4 million for misappropriation, but scores Moody's upgrade
  • DP World to focus on expanding Caucedo Port in the Dominican Republic
  • Toll Holdings posts lower net profit on 5pc increase in revenue
  • NCC's terminal to restart operations at Black Sea Port of Odessa-Illichivsk
  • US Customs proposes new rule on re-exports to ease tracking, compliance
  • January Asian air cargo volumes fall 13.7pc, but hope rises on US recovery
  • Air France to start twice-weekly freighter service to Atlanta March 27
  • Lufthansa's time:matters opens station at Scotland's Aberdeen airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CBEC chief launches biometric smart card for CHAs, ex-im trade
  • Colombo port container volume up 3 pc
  • Cosco, China Shipping working towards greater service integration
  • ESC wants global anti-trust block exemptions for lines scrapped
  • Introduction of ISO security container seal requirement delayed
  • Maersk rate hikes on FE-West Coast Latin America & Caribbean trades
  • OOCL, RCL, to commence Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Bangkok loop from March 4
  • Safmarine welcomes first of three new WAFMAX vessels in 2012
  • SCI kicks off Worldwide Agents Meet 2012
  • Transparency in dealings between shipping agents, tax authorities stressed at MANSA's TDS seminar
  • Incentives for -denominated trade with Iran
  • ChPT adheres to Madras HC order by discontinuing coal, iron ore handling
  • Govt sets up inter-Ministerial panel to decide on port regulation
  • Labour stir to impact operations at Mumbai Port, JNP today
  • UK trade delegation comes calling at JN Port to explore business opportunities

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • Norfolk Southern first in US to deploy clean renewable diesel
    Norfolk Southern, one of the largest US transporters of coal and industrial products, has penned a deal with Dynamic Fuels and Mansfield Oil, making it the first fleet user of ren...
  • Safmarine introducing new Wafmax vessels
    Shipping line Safmarine has taken delivery of the 4,500 teu "Safmarine Chilka", the first of three new Safmarine-branded Wafmax containerships to join A.P Moller-Maersk'...
  • Gijon container terminal investing in equipment
    The Gijón Container Terminal (TCG) is continuing to pursue its operational optimisation strategy and has thus added a shore crane to its equipment fleet, a Kalmar reach stacker wi...
  • Munich airport posts good results and posts a record
    Munich airport continues to rise in the rankings of Europe's most important air transport hubs, with airfreight at Bavaria's gateway to the world showing a 4% gain in 2011 and inc...
  • Russia and Bulgaria increase frequencies
    Russian and Bulgarian civil aviation authorities have agreed to double frequencies between the Bulgarian coastal towns of Burgas and Varna to Moscow. The designated carriers of ea...
  • Air Zimbabwe suspends services
    Air Zimbabwe is facing serious cash flow problems, failed to resume flights last week, and has now suspended all flights indefinitely. This was after workers vowed not to report f...
  • Kombiverkehr shifts 1 million truckloads from road to rail
    Frankfurt-based Kombiverkehr carried 4.2% more units last year than in 2010, hauling 972,600 truck consignments (or 1.95 million teu), an increase of 3,561 shipments over the prev...
  • RHA welcomes plans to charge foreign trucks in UK
    The UK Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed the government's proposals to charge foreign trucks for using UK roads, which were published in a consultation by transport mini...
  • Hellmann introduces regular Ukraine-Poland groupage links
    Hellmann has established a weekly groupage service between Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in Poland and Hellmann East Europe in Ukraine. Freight can be consolidated in Nowy Tomysl, ...
  • Toll Group reports lower profits in H1
    The Toll Group, an Australian transport and logistics corporation, reported sales of AUD 4.4 billion (EUR 3.6 million) in the first six months of financial 2011/2012 (to 31 Decemb...
  • Expeditors International reports solid 2011 results
    The Seattle-based US forwarding and logistics service provider Expeditors International reported a 5% decline in fourth quarter 2011 revenues, due to the troubled airfreight indus...
  • IJS Global opens German branch office
    IJS Global, a major provider of global logistics services, has opened a new branch office in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, near Stuttgart (Germany). The region is considered one of the...
  • RZD president Vladimir Yakunin awarded Italian order of merit
    Vladimir Yakunin, the president of the Russian Railways, has been made a grand officer in the order of merit of the Italian republic. The award was presented to him on 21 February...
  • New Toll Collect managing director in Netherlands
    Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Marinus Uleman as managing director for the Netherlands. Uleman joined Toll's predecessor Baltrans in 2005, along with other colleagues from T...
  • Inchcape and Al Bakri in joint Saudi venture
    Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is launching operations in Saudi Arabia. ISS has entered into a joint venture with the Al Bakri Group, which will be kn...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • Marty Erdossy to be NNS corporate director of customer relations
  • Private equity firm invests in TPG Mt. Vernon Marine
  • NASSCO gets $359.75 million contract mod for third MLP
  • Chinese shipyard delivers first RAmpage 4500 Class Offshore Support Tug
  • Freddie splashes out at Samsung
  • Costa Allegra adrift after generator fire
  • Austal reports loss-making half year
  • South African ship repairer completes work on Transocean drillship
  • With pain at the pump, AMP moves to head off Jones Act waivers
  • BMT Nigel Gee WSV will be first vessel with new Voith Linear Jet propulsors

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • Coast Guard keeping eye on car carrier with engine problems
  • Responsibilities changing at Federal Maritime Commission
  • Search begins for new president for California Maritime Academy
  • Port of Olympia taps Smith as new director of finance
  • Shipping lines work together to create new ANS service

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • More red ink forecast for Maersk Line as losses return in 2011
    Updated: Capacity cuts but no ship removals from Asia-Europe trades
  • Japanese-owned chemical tanker sells for just $19m
    Sale price is 27% lower than last similar deal
  • Cost increases nearly wipe out revenue gains for Samudera
    Sale of containers pushes net profits up
  • Stockpiled oil must deploy US vessels, says American Maritime Partnership
    Maritime lobby presses Congress to honour its Jones Act obligations
  • Sekimizu urges selection of CO2 market-based measure by 2013
    IMO secretary-general uses opening speech of this week's marine environment protection committee to call on its participants to intensify efforts to make progress i
  • Senate committee to probe cruiseship safety and environmental records
    Hearing follows Costa Concordia incident
  • Allied Maritime hit by new dry bulk charter dispute
    Chicago Rule B case brought by Nikator Navigation names ADM as garnishee
  • Shipping lawyer casts doubt on German owners' flag fundraiser
    VDR wants fee for every permit to flag out a ship to raise money to support training, but Hans Heinrich Nöll doubts that the scheme could be enforced
  • Hapag-Lloyd lands EEDI certification for entire fleet
    Company claims higher than average energy efficiency levels
  • Costa Allegra had fire safety deficiencies, records show
    UPDATED: Second incident likely to embarrass operator
  • The blame game
    Every line needs higher freight rates, but some flexibility on prices is also needed
  • Life is not cheap
    Conference proposal to bar ransom payments to pirates puts seafarers' lives in danger
  • Tug robbed in Strait of Malacca
    Third incident so far this year as anti-piracy watchdog warns of increase in attacks
  • Positive signals from increased US inventory
    Box carriers' supply-demand balance to improve by year-end 2013
  • Up to 60 vessels on sale for scrap
    Premium prices only for large or specialist tonnage
  • Tacoma sees box volumes up 4.1% in January
    US west coast port lifted by buoyant international trade
  • Maersk Tankers posts hefty loss as capacity glut cuts earnings
    Hopes pinned on new VLCC pool
  • Cosco Container Lines makes second Asia-Europe rates push
    Chinese line tells shippers that it plans to lift rates by $230 per teu on March 10, in addition to $300 rise taking on Thursday
  • Gearbulk to bring in exclusively Asian crews by 2013
    Move is part of a transition to hold down costs in a prolonged period of lower dry bulk freight rates
  • Port terminals and supply chains add to AP Moller-Maersk profits
    Profit for global terminals business surges 24% to $611m
  • Nam Cheong profits fall 20% despite new fourth-quarter orders
    Malaysia offshore specialist will expand business with Petronas
  • Swiber posts record revenues for 2011
    Strong Southeast Asian and South Asian demand boosts offshore specialist
  • China slams EU proposal to include shipping in emission trading scheme
    Pre-emptive remarks ahead of IMO debate on curbing shipping emissions
  • Seadrill orders two deepwater rigs from Samsung
    $1.2bn deal could signal further order soon
  • Asian box lines in US east coast- South America tie-up
    NYK Line, HMM, Hanjin and Evergreen launch service from March
  • Golar LNG places two new orders
    Orderbook stands at 13 vessels and FSRUs
  • Star Bulk settles dispute with Italian charterer
    Greek owner to write off $0.7m after receiving 'major portion' of claimed sum

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • Indian shares dive
    INDIAN shipping shares dived today as crude prices rose to a 10-month high, exceeding $125 per barrel
  • Finns finally get tonnage tax
    THE FINNISH Shipowners Association today hailed the country's new tonnage tax, which was unanimously approved on 24 February by the parliament
  • Maersk rate rise 'does not seem sustainable'
    EFFORTS by Maersk Line, the principal box unit of AP M'ller-Maersk, to increase freight rates on core Asia-Europe trade might not be sustainable, a shipping analyst said today
  • Breakers continue their cherry picking
    THE FLOW of ships being sold for recycling is steadily continuing, despite flat scrap prices
  • Blackstone bets on LNG
    CHENIERE Energy today confirmed a $2Bn investment by Blackstone that paves the way for large-scale LNG exports from the US
  • Seized ship arms presented at Indian court
    WEAPONS recovered from Italian crude carrier Enrica Lexie were produced today before a court in Kerala, India
  • Box ship S&P surges
    BOX SHIPS have grabbed top S&P billing for the first time this year
  • Wilmar unveils fifth buy
    SINGAPORE-listed palm oil grower and commodity trader Wilmar International has continued to shop for chemical tankers
  • Handysize bargains grabbed
    S&P DEALS are rising for Handysize bulkers, brokers said
  • VLCC taken for up to five years
    SOUTH Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine has booked a VLCC for up to five years, said Greek broker Golden Destiny
  • First Resources has bumper year
    INDONESIAN palm oil grower First Resources has reported another bumper year, with a good harvest and higher crude palm oil prices
  • African oil heads to China
    RECOVERING Libyan crude production could create stronger tonne-mile demand for crude exports to China, a broker has predicted
  • Steeper tanker S&P fall seen
    BROKERS said today potential buyers of all tanker types are entering the market in hope of further falls in asset values
  • East box rates spring surprise
    FAR EAST/Europe box rates are bucking their falling trend, in what appears to be a certain success in planned general rate increases
  • Bumi Armada profits
    MALAYSIAN FPSO specialist Bumi Armada today announced 359.7M ringgit ($118.86M) in net profits for 2011, up 2.5% year on year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • SC Gov. Haley Vetoes Bill to Deny Savannah Dredging
    South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Monday vetoed a bill both state houses passed unanimously in an attempt to overturn...
  • Diesel Prices Top $4 Mark to Nearly 10-Month High
    Diesel prices across the U.S. topped $4 a gallon in the week ending Feb. 27, jumping 9.1 cents to a...
  • Seattle's Linda Styrk on Port Trucking and Cargo Diversion (Video)
    Seattle Seaport chief Linda Styrk says the port's moves to clean up harbor trucking are moving at a good pace,...
  • DOT's LaHood Urges 'Bold' Action on Transport Plan
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Monday urged state transportation officials to "be bold, don't be afraid" as they meet with...
  • Four Carriers to Launch Joint US-Brazil Loop
    Four ocean carriers are teaming up to jointly launch a new service between ports the U.S. East Coast and Brazil...
  • US Economists Expect 2.4 Percent Growth in 2012
    Forecasters surveyed by the National Association of Business Economics show growing optimism about the U.S. economy's direction this year but...
  • Electronic Container Booking Growth Outpaces Industry
    Electronic container cargo booking in 2011 outpaced overall industry volume growth by nearly four-fold, according to figures released Monday by...
  • Hong Kong Airlines to Continue Transporting Dolphins
    Hong Kong Airlines is refusing to stop transporting live dolphins captured in Japan despite public uproar over its involvement. ...
  • China Aims to Build World's Largest Cargo Airport
    China plans to build the world's largest cargo airport near Beijing in a $4.8 billion project due for completion in...
  • APM Terminals Profit Falls 18 Percent on Volume Gain
    APM Terminals profit declined 18 percent in 2011 to $649 million from $793 million a year ago, but the container...
  • CMA CGM Trims Asia-US East Coast Services
    CMA CGM will trim its network of all-water services between the Far East and the U.S. Gulf and East Coast...
  • Maersk Lost $602 Million Last Year, Forecasts 2012 Loss
    Maersk Line will remain in the red this year after slumping to a $602 million loss in 2011 from a...
  • Cleaning Up at the Dock
    Drewry Shipping Consultants estimates the international shipping industry contributes about 3.3 percent of the world's carbon dioxide emissions, part of...
  • State Competition for DCs Heats Up
    After years of turning their backs on distribution centers as grey hulks full of low-paying jobs, more states and cities...
  • Brokering Logistics Growth
    Chicago, the hub around which so many of the nation's transportation assets spin, is home to two non-asset transport operators...
  • CSAV's New Lease on Life
    After three years of boom and bust, Chile's CSAV hopes a new business model and $1.2 billion in fresh capital...
  • Happy Days at Hapag-Lloyd
    A decade ago, Hapag-Lloyd operated in the rarefied air along with the world's most profitable global ocean carriers. Now, after...
  • Rewards of Risk
    You've heard the wisecracks and jokes: "How can you tell your life-partner is a consultant? He/she celebrates an anniversary by...
  • How Independent Are Owner-Operators?
    Despite the widespread treatment of drivers as independent contractors and written agreements making clear drivers are not employees, an increasing...
  • Atkinson's Changed World
    Joseph B. Atkinson knew trouble was coming when Schneider National leaped into the regional truckload business in 2008. "My competition...
  • Trucking Takes Two Routes
    Trucking in 2012 is an increasingly divided industry, not along lines such as truckload or less-than-truckload or dry van or...
  • Research, Interrupted
    One of the smallest victims of Capitol Hill's battle over transportation funding may be the one most missed by industry...
  • Riding the Free Trade Wave
    Three long-awaited free trade agreements passed Congress last year, and the U.S. is negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership. What next? Several...
  • Customs' Wish List
    Senior managers at Customs and Border Protection have had several recent meetings in the Los Angeles area, explaining agency priorities...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • MISC counts the cost of liner exit
    Malaysian shipping group MISC Berhad posted a thumping pre-tax loss of MYR1.222 billion (USD410 million) for its full financial year, nine month abbreviated period ...
  • Airfreight acquisition flying high for Damco
    Damco, the stand-alone freight forwarding arm of Danish conglomerate, A P Moller-Maersk, increased its net profit contribution by almost 50% in 2011, versus the ...
  • Small shippers still left out in cold
    SeaIntel's latest research shows that small shippers are still being left to fend for themselves by ocean carriers. Working under the identity provided by a number ...
  • Lamu Port construction to start this week
    The Kenyan Government is planning to hold a ground breaking ceremony at Lamu on March 2, 2012. It will signal the start of the construction work at the new port, ...
  • CMA CGM reshuffles Asia-USEC loops
    CMA CGM has announced that it is reshuffling its services covering Asia-US East Coast - with the main changes being the rationalisation of a round-the-world-service ...
  • NZ's Tauranga achieves record half-year results
    The New Zealand, North Island Port of Tauranga has announced a record performance for its half year 2011/12 fiscal year which ended on December 31, 2011. Moreover, ...
  • Containerisation International seeks shippers to join Asia sentiment panel
  • Maersk hikes Suez Canal Fee by 60%
    Maersk Line is the first to announce an increase in Suez Canal Fee (SCF) in preparation for the Suez Canal Authority's 3% increase on March 1, 2012. Northbound ...
  • Safmarine takes control of first WAFMAX ship
    Grant Daly, ceo of Safmarine, has said that the delivery of the 4,500TEU ship, Safmarine Chilka [pictured], into the carrier's fleet represents a 'strong commitment ...
  • Maersk's liner services suffer even more in Q4 11
    The A P Moller-Maersk's liner services offered by Maersk Line, Safmarine, MCC and Seago Line saw collective profitability continue to sink badly in the final quarter ...
  • Growth markets drive APM T
    Emerging markets contributed to the bulk of APM Terminals' (APM T) operating profits this year, with about 76% of the terminal manager's earnings before interest, ...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • CMB sells Clarksons stake
    Compagnie Maritime Belge ends investor relationship with top shipbroking group.
  • Nam Cheong awaits boom
    Malaysian shipbuilder expects flood of orders as it records a 15% rise in final quarter earnings.
  • Bank defends Genmar bailout
    Genmar rescue blueprint branded a significant achievement and the only option in Nordea counter attack.
  • Casino ship finally sold
    Three crew set for back-wages pay-out after abandoned Niobe Corinthian auctioned in Bermuda.
  • Dongfang's door spins again
    Finance director follows operations chief out of ailing AIM-quoted shipbuilder.
  • Fire on Carnival's oldest ship
    Costa Allegra loses power after blaze on more than forty years old vessel.
  • Adani wins Kandla build
    Indian group to invest INR 12bn in new bulker terminal in Gujarat state.
  • Bigger Bumi banks more
    Hassan Basma-led offshore outfit sees earnings rise thanks to expansion.
  • Seanergy extends handy deal
    Greek owner secures another two years' work for bulker with ArcelorMittal's Mur Shipping.
  • BLT admits defaults
    Indonesian owner misses payments on bonds and loans as talks with financial advisor continue.
  • Swiber sitting pretty
    Singapore-listed owner banks record revenue and ups earnings in 2011.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • C-TPAT budget-saving plans
  • Kyriba launches supply chain finance platform
  • Roadrunner takes over Capital Transportation
  • Maersk Line suffers $483 million loss
  • CMA CGM turns RTW service into all-water loop
  • COSCO raising Asia-Red Sea rates
  • FMC settles with eight firms
  • OOCL increasing transatlantic rates
  • Two Panalpina execs from K+N
  • South Africa partners in supply chain management

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
  • Cruise operator implements trim optimisation technology
    'When you're talking about an annual consumption rate of around 70,000 tonnes, the figures will soon add up,' says cruise operator.
  • Bill extending Californian bunker tax break passed
    SB 1243 would continue to exempt bunker fuel bought in California but consumed outside of Californian waters from full state sales/use tax.
  • MEPC 63: Lukewarm reception for Efficiency Incentive Scheme
    Proposal aimed at overcoming typical objections to MBMs draws sceptical remarks during IMO presentation.
  • European bunker markets lack direction
    Public holiday in Piraeus.
  • Prices show little movement in Middle East hub
    Strong winds disrupt Fujairah weekend deliveries.
  • Maersk Line reports Q4 loss
    Fleet will continue to sail at a loss in 2012.
  • Istanbul LSFO supply suspended
    Supplier suggests owners are not buying LSFO due to economic crisis and lack of port state control.
  • High bunker prices choking demand
    Rising fuel costs have pushed many ship operators into loss, 'forcing' them to keep bunker purchases to a minimum.
  • Bunker leaks 'quite normal' says Namibian official
    'Vessels have freedom of passage, and we can't patrol every vessel that passes-by.'
  • Asian markets firming as week opens
    Demand generally sluggish in Asian ports.
  • Study: PM and emissions lower on different fuel, under high loads
    PM, emissions and other parameters lower on Jatropha biodiesel and diglyme, against MGO.
  • Sinopec resumes bunkering in Shanghai after 'bad weather'
    Deliveries in Yangshan and Shanghai resumed from February 23 and 24 respectively.
  • Spanish shipper orders 'robust' engine for newbuilding
    Fuel efficient MAN L27/38 engine 'smokeless' while idling.
  • Isle of Man Ship Registry releases fuel changeover procedures
    'Highly unlikely' that mixing 3.50% and 1.00% sulphur fuels will produce ECA compliant material.
  • Maersk Line hikes Asia-Europe rates
    Amid a backdrop of tonnage oversupply and high bunker costs.

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