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September 28, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL ups Asia-Europe, Med, Black Sea rates US$525/TEU from November 1
  • Maersk to increase reefer rate 30pc to US$1,500/FEU from January 1
  • Hong Kong's old Kai Tak airport to be dredged to build barge loading dock
  • Busan New Port opens Asia's first vertical-automated container terminal
  • Greek unions stage 24-hour general strike to stop social welfare cuts
  • Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia to boost co-operation along the Straits
  • Panama Canal expansion half done, on schedule, to be completed Q3 2014
  • Jebel Ali's port expansion at T3 to complete 2014, 69 cranes on order
  • US diesel prices down for second consecutive week to US$4.085/gallon
  • OW Bunker unveils new global quality control standards to reduce claims
  • US fines Japanese forwarder US$2.3 million in probe into air cargo cartel
  • China's NDRC to approve more than 20 new airport projects this year
  • IATA chief: Japan should enhance domestic air freight to increase GDP

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • ABG Shipyard to raise 1,000 cr.
  • Currency fluctuations, slowdown in steel sector & regulatory risks weighing on credit profile of domestic ship breaking industry: ICRA
  • NYK again included in DJSI
  • Consensus eludes Indo-EU BTIA talks
  • MFN status to India by year-end: Pakistan
  • Global port operators looking at stake in Dhamra port
  • JNPT participates in conference & exhibition
  • Krishnapatnam Port commissions Phase 1 of container terminal
  • Ningbo claims to be decade's fastest growing major port globallyv
  • VTS-GOK facilitates quick search & rescue operation off Kandla Port
  • India may miss $ 500-bn export target for 2014: Assocham
  • MACCIA ex-im training programme from Oct. 1-5

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • SAA now serves Mumbai daily
    The Johannesburg-Mumbai route of South African Airways has been upgraded to daily from today. The Star Alliance member introduced a fifth weekly service in June and a sixth one in...
  • Itella new Masku transport partner in Finland
    The Finnish postal operator Itella and Maskun Kalustetalo, a leading Finnish furniture retail chain, have signed an agreement for domestic freight activities, as well as store and...
  • Evergreen improves Libyan links
    The Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen recently started a liner service from Piraeus (Greece) and Marsaxlokk (Malta) to the two Libyan hubs of Misurata and Benghazi, deploying two ...
  • DB Schenker Rail takes delivery of locomotives with particulate filters
    DB Schenker Rail Germany already has 80 Gravita shunting locos with additional particulate filters in its fleet. A total of 130 of these modern and environment-friendly diesel eng...
  • Danish transport companies improve domestic market share
    Danish transport companies' share of lorry traffic to and from Denmark has increased from 34 to 47% in the past two years, according to figures from International Transport Danmar...
  • SNCF to acquire 50% of Europool
    The French national rail operator SNCF is taking over a 50% stake in the Dutch company Europool from the German firm GSG Knape. The other 50% of Europool, which generates annual s...
  • United first North American B787 customer, RAM to follow
    Boeing and United Airlines announced the delivery of the first B787 Dreamliner to United, making it the first airline in North America to operate the aircraft. United will initial...
  • Gondrand reshuffles management
    Olivier Houart, the Gondrand Group's CEO and chairman of the board of directors, has taken on the company's operational management in Switzerland with immediate effect. The execut...
  • Crocodile inspects belly hold
    Baggage handlers on a Qantas flight made a surprising discovery while unloading luggage recently, the Australian media reported. A 60 cm crocodile escaped from its cage during a f...
  • German public inland ports elect executives
    Germany's association of public inland ports (Bundesverband Öffentlicher Binnenhäfen BÖB) unanimously elected a new executive for four years at its 2012 general assembly. It consi...
  • Swiss: next stop Singapore
    The option for Swiss to expand its Asian services with the addition of a daily nonstop Airbus A340-300 flight to Singapore, which Oliver Evans, the cargo COO of Swiss, had announc...
  • Hoyer signs cooperation deal with Etihad Rail
    Hoyer, an international chemical industry logistician, and Etihad Rail, based in Abu Dhabi, have commenced close collaboration in the transportation of liquid bulk cargo in the Un...
  • DHL opens Energy Center in Houston
    DHL, a leading global logistics company, has opened its Energy Center in Houston TX (USA), to showcases DHL's unique range of services for leading players in the energy sector, in...
  • C.H. Robinson to acquire Phoenix International
    The Minneapolis-based third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has reached a stock purchase agreement to acquire the privately-held international forwarder Phoenix I...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • Atwood exercises option with DSME for third drillship
  • Huntington Ingalls gets $296 million more for CVN 79
  • Research vessel to become fisheries catcher/processor
  • BAE San Diego gets $20.3 million Navy contract mod
  • Van der Velden and MMG offer Energy Savings Package
  • Atwood books contract for under-construction drillship
  • Blount Boats books contract to build 85 ft ferry
  • Indonesian officials to see Norgas Cathinka VDR data

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • Seattle Port Commissioners call for review of CEO actions
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of July
  • Longtime Jensen Maritime exec announces plans to retire
  • Coos Bay Rail Link earns railroad safety honor
  • NYK vessel transports crane to quake damaged Japanese port

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • Oil prices and the power of what-if
    Fiscal policy, geopolitics and fear shape the costs of US crude
  • Human error rather than ageing vessels is biggest risk in Arctic
    Focus should be on the right training to work in icy conditions, says Norton Rose partner
  • Canadian First Nations groups buy land at Kitimat port
    Purchase puts Canada's LNG exports on a surer footing for now
  • Ferry operators bear the brunt of Greece's crisis
    Sector's plight is evident as first of the 'big five' operators seeks court protection
  • Greek ferry bosses meet Mousouroulis for crisis talks
    Jobs are at stake as industry faces 'the most difficult period in our history'
  • Investors advised to put money in ports rather than shipping
    Clarkson Capital Markets says terminals better placed to ride out the cycle
  • Shipowners must work harder to secure finance
    Companies must do more to help themselves, DVB tells Capital Link forum
  • Costa Concordia wreck removal costs increase by $100m
    Claims break second tier of IG reinsurance
  • Iron ore and steel trade to double in five years
    Forecasts point to 2014 as peak year for dry bulk port capacity growth
  • Suezmaxes hit as US imports of West African oil plummet
    Domestic production squeezes out imports of light sweet crude
  • ITF attacks Panama and Cyprus over box weight check delays
    Flag states' delaying tactics highlight 'poor reputations', say unions and shipowners
  • Hour of need
    Greek shipowners pay taxes and raise funds for the poor
  • Teekay and Golar LNG announce Norwegian bond issues
    Oslo market remains viable alternative for maritime and offshore issuers
  • Shipowners pessimistic about supramax rate prospects
    Grim prospects for recouping investments, cost of credit and profit margins
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to 2014 IPO
    Kühne bides his time, but pledges to keep a controlling stake
  • New labour
    ITF adopts more forward-looking tactics
  • Siem poised to order car carrier pair
    Price of $60m for 6,500 ceu vessel compares well to other orders
  • Brussels puts Spain on a warning for breaking EU port labour rules
    Dockworkers pool limits recruitment from the open market
  • West African demand ignites Atlantic product tanker market
    Earnings for MR vessels hit four-month high
  • Fund launched to target offshore infrastructure vessels
    Investment adviser join forces with Red7Marine
  • Odfjell Terminals (Rotterdam) axes jobs after summer safety shutdown
    Company posts second-half loss as Shell ends its contract at troubled site
  • China ports throughput report slow growth in August
    Ministry of Transport data reveals tepid peak season petering out
  • Europe's dockers warn of backlash against liberalising jobs
    Unions declare they are ready to fight as Brussels considers ports policy review
  • Cosbulk gets $400m loan from CDB
    China Cosco vouches for credit to fortify bulk arm's working capital
  • Pirate attack 'marks start of post-monsoon operations'
    Somali piracy's capability still very much intact, warns Dryad Maritime
  • Indian port concession winners withdraw from project
    Eredene Capital blames abandoning of Ennore terminal on weaker rupee and lower growth in box traffic
  • Univan steps up internal port state control checks
    Move follows UK detention of 2011-built bulk vessel

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • Eagle Ford fuels Jones Act demand in US
    SURGING US oil production is not only curbing import appetite, it is heightening demand for Jones Act tankers and ATBs, several industry sources have confirmed
  • Baoshan shuts plant
    BAOSHAN Iron & Steel, China's largest listed steelmaker, was reported today to have stopped production at a plant because demand for shipbuilding slabs has fallen
  • Panamax bulker rates crash to a record low
    PANAMAX bulker freight rates have crashed to an all-time low as the sector felt growing pressure from newbuilding deliveries
  • Brightoil's profits fall 76%
    HONG KONG-listed bunker supplier Brightoil has reported a 76% year on year drop in 2012 net profits because of weak global demand for bunkers
  • Golar LNG weighs $227M in bonds
    GOLAR LNG said today it might issue senior unsecured bonds in Norway's bond market worth up to $227M
  • Strikers close two ABG Haldia berths
    A WILDCAT strike has shut down two berths at ABG's Haldia Bulk Terminals, a senior Kolkata Port Trust official told Fairplay today
  • LNG rates fall w/w
    LNG RATES are today being quoted lower week on week both on the spot market and for one-year timecharters, a shipping analyst said
  • RCL gets $10M injection
    THAILAND'S RCL said it is receiving a "financial assistance" of 300M baht ($9.7M) from majority stakeholder Ngow Hock Co
  • Bulker fleet growth slows
    ONLY 74 bulkers were delivered from yards in August, well below deliveries in June and July, which saw more than 100 ships arrive each month
  • Drybulk congestion rises
    CONGESTION in drybulk ports has inched up, after falling to a 2012 low last week
  • Subsea 7 plans bonds worth $700M
    SUBSEA 7, the UK-based seabed-to-surface engineering group, said today it plans to issue five-year convertible bonds valued up to $700M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • World Container Index Slips 3 Percent
    The World Container Index comprehensive reading for Sept. 21 was down 3 percent or $66.03 from the week before, to...
  • STB Orders Berkshire Hathaway to Divest Two Railroads
    Berkshire Hathaway has roughly a week to explain to the federal government how it will divest itself of two railroads,...
  • Ship Schedule Reliability Fell 6 Percentage Points in August
    Container ships reached their destination ports around the world on time 77 percent of the time in August, a drop...
  • Investors Signal Rail Profit Slowdown
    Investors are scaling back their profit forecasts for several of the major U.S.-based railroads ahead of the release of their...
  • INTTRA Updates OceanSchedules Service
    INTTRA announced a new release of its OceanSchedules service that enables customers to access and evaluate more than 7 million...
  • Indonesia to Implement SOGET-Microsoft Port Community System
    Indonesia is planning to roll out a single electronic platform across all of its commercial ports over the next few...
  • Consortium Drops Bid for India's Ennore Terminal
    India's port privatization program suffered yet another setback Thursday when a consortium that had won concessions to build and operate...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • Southampton celebrates box port investment
    The UK port of Southampton yesterday saw the official launch of a GBP150 million investment project aimed at keeping its container facilities competitive. The development ...
  • APM T bags port operator gong at Lloyds List awards
    At a lavish dinner attended by the great and the good of the shipping industry in London's West End last night, the Hague, Netherlands-headquartered APM Terminals ...
  • CP targets Southeast Asia
    Canadian Pacific (CP) is set to boost its links to the Southeast Asia market after expanding its logistics service there by appointing its first representative ...
  • ITF attacks Panama and Cyprus over box weight check delays
    International Transport Workers' Federation [ITF] president Paddy Crumlin and general secretary David Cockroft have joined other industry leaders in voicing dismay ...
  • OOCL push on with RRs
    Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL is attempting to reverse the negative sentiment of freight rate futures on the capacity excess troubled Asia - Europe trade lane by ...
  • Bunker prices on rollercoaster ride
    The cost of Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 was down by USD4.50 per tonne yesterday at USD631, after gaining USD4 the day before, following a USD6 loss the previous day, ...
  • American trucks weighed down
    The American Trucking Association's [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index contracted by 0.9% in August after increasing by 0.4% in July, however compared to the same ...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • Harvey goes 'green'
    US offshore owner mints deal to build another pair of LNG-powered OSVs.
  • Papaeconomou's pick
    Shares of Baltic Trading would be a nice addition to a diversified portfolio despite ongoing turbulence in the drybulk market, according to Lambros Papaeconomou.
  • Is piracy still a plague?
    Pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa have fallen sharply in recent months but the threat to commercial shipping remains, according to security specialist Dryad Maritime.
  • Molaris sounds eco alarm
    Stamatis Molaris has called on owners not to get caught up in the hype of eco newbuilding orders.
  • Dacy snubs saviours
    Private equity and Chinese banks will not provide a plug for shipping's funding gap, JPMorgan says.
  • Dry dealt another blow
    Sentiment in the bulker market took another hit Thursday in the wake of reports that one of China's top steelmakers has suspended production at a plant in Shanghai.
  • Scorpio seals juicy fixture
    Scorpio Tankers is putting its newest medium-range (MR) products carrier to work on the back of delivery from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea.
  • Subsea 7 succeeds
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has sold $600m of bonds to fund expansion.
  • Commerzbank 'stuck'
    Commerzbank could find itself "stuck" in the shipping industry, according to rival Citigroup.
  • 'Rebound unsustainable'
    Clarksons Capital Markets has dismissed a recent rally in the Baltic Dry Index as unsustainable.
  • Golar preps bond press
    Another publicly traded shipowner is turning to the Norwegian bond market it a bid to slash debt.
  • D'Amico adds MRs
    D'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has returned to Hyundai Mipo for two more eco MR tankers.
  • Skaugen: no hit and run
    Norway's IM Skaugen has denied reports its gas carrier Norgas Cathinka did not stop in the immediate aftermath of its fatal collision with an Indonesian ferry.
  • How to get a loan
    Small and medium-sized owners can do more to win loans from banks, DVB says.
  • ALG in new tie-up
    UK cruise group All Leisure has announced a tie up with rival Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) as it shakes up its top management.
  • Nordic linked to P+S
    Germany's Nordic Yards is the latest shipbuilder to be linked with a potential bid for insolvent rival P+S Werften.
  • Guy Eldar in at Zim
    Israeli container line Zim is bringing in Guy Eldar to replace Allon Raveh as its chief financial officer (CFO).
  • Marco takes IPO step
    Marco Polo Marine has taken the first firm step towards an initial public offering of its Indonesian affiliate.
  • Crew speaks out
    Seafarers on a Brittany Ferries ship have revealed their grievances as the industrial dispute that has kept vessels in port continued into its second week.
  • Jasa swoops for two
    Malaysian offshore owner Jasa Merin has added a pair of advanced anchor handling tug supply vessels to its fleet.
  • GulfMark secures $150m
    GulfMark Offshore has clinched new funding worth $150m as it expands its fleet.
  • ICAP makes India move
    ICAP Shipping has dipped a toe into the burgeoning Indian market with the acquisition of a local broker.
  • Ultrapetrol complies
    South American shipowner Ultrapetrol has boosted its share price back above the $1 minimum demanded by the Nasdaq exchange.
  • TK closes on funds
    Teekay Corporation is planning a raid on the Norwegian bond market.
  • Eredene quits Ennore deal
    Eredene Capital, a UK based infrastructure fund, has withdrawn from India's Ennore Port container terminal project.
  • Subsea in bond splash
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 is plotting a bond sale worth up to $700m.
  • Atlantic buys POET PSV
    Atlantic Offshore Services SA has agreed to acquire a PSV under construction at a shipyard in Singapore.
  • Botched turns blamed
    Indonesian police have said the fatal collision between an IM Skaugen gas carrier and a ferry happened because both ships tried to turn at the same time.
  • Vitol denies Iran deals
    Oil trader Vitol has denied that it has violated US-led sanctions against trading in Iranian crude or oil products.
  • 12 year deals for CIMC
    China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has won twelve year leases for the ships it has just ordered for charter to CMA CGM.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • Control tower to Heinz: Your box has landed
  • Kewill's universal carrier compliance
  • Rational and irrational competition
    Recent actions by central banks around the world indicate the near-term global economic outlook is improving, but even assuming that the United States delays the "fiscal cliff," it is difficult to expect high growth and therefore the intensity of competition that such an environment spawns will decrease.
  • HP's China strategy
  • FDA transformation
  • Commentary: Liners say don't count on developed trades
  • Commentary: Rarified air
  • A demanding problem
  • All points on the compass
  • Reinvigorating U.S. export reform
  • Supply chain security foolishness
    Some years ago I had occasion to travel through Japan and was awaiting a flight to Chicago at Tokyo's Narita airport. It was a lovely sunny day, and a brand new Japan Airlines Boeing 777 was parked...
  • Delay is not a loss
  • Have you been served?
  • Banking on health care
  • NTSB calls for anti-ground collision devices
  • From hoarder to helper
  • Analysis: C.H. Robinson reaches forwarding big leagues
  • Port of Virginia names interim director
    Chief Financial Officer Rodney Oliver will become the port's interim executive director, taking over for Jerry Bridges who is scheduled to step down as head of the state agency at the end of October.
  • Indonesia begins massive port customs system
    The Indonesia Port Corp. II has chosen a service from SOGET and Microsoft to implement what it calls the largest port community system in the world, beginning with Jakarta before expanding to other Indonesian ports.
  • Hanjin to depart Hapag's Med-Montreal loop

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
  • IMO committee to look at low sulphur fuel availability
    Energy efficiency measures and MBMs also on agenda for next week's MEPC meeting.
  • Prices showing mixed movement in Fujairah
    Price of intermediate fuel oil loses $1.50 while distillates go up by same amount.
  • Rotterdam IFO prices fall while MGO prices rise
    Hamburg and Gibraltar markets lack direction.
  • Supplier says Baltic port has 'promising' bunker prospects
    Lukoil-Bunker sold 64,000 mt of bunker product in Ust-Luga in the three months June to August.
  • Global outlook for crude now 'stable', says OPEC
    But next year's forecast holds 'considerable uncertainty'.
  • Ban bunker fuel on Arctic routes, say greens
    EU should take lead in protecting Arctic.
  • New terminal on track to open in 2014
    Eight tanks were partially built and that the foundations have been laid for another 11.
  • Fuel oils stocks fall as softer prices trigger demand
    Chinese buying, however, remains lacklustre.
  • Bunker prices move downwards
    Good demand in Hong Kong ahead of office closures next week due to public holidays.
  • Transport strike may hit ports
    Industrial action by rail workers could spread to South Africa's port sector.
  • Vitol subsidiary 'did buy Iranian fuel oil'
    Trader admits purchasing spot cargo but says Vitol companies 'no longer purchase any product of Iranian origin.'
  • Firm wins award for marine wind and solar power solution
    Plans to continue 'bringing new solutions' at future events.
  • China scores Arctic first
    Icebreaker crosses Arctic Ocean.
  • Finnish, Chinese partnership to focus on fuel efficiency
    Partnership will specialise in research, development, manufacturing and sales.
  • ENOC implements ethical guidelines at Singapore terminal
    Code of Business Conduct to serve as a 'roadmap' to uphold 'highest ethical values', says GM of Horizon Singapore Terminals.
  • Billionaire investor 'skeptical' of LNG as bunker fuel
    A rising LNG price would affect take-up of LNG as marine fuel, says Wilbur Ross.

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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
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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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