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June 29, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • AADA reduces bunker surcharge to US$575/TEU, $1,150/FEU from July 28
  • APL receives 2nd of six 10,000-TEUers from Daewoo after four from Hyundai
  • Box Ships' eighth box ship delivered, goes on three-year charter to OOCL
  • ILA US east coast longshoremen demand redundant men be kept on payroll
  • Port Tangier becomes Maersk and CMA CGM hub for their transatlantic loops
  • Cosco Pacific eyes privatised Greek port of Piraeus investment opportunity
  • Zhanjiang to build 'dry-port' in under-developed City of Yongzhou
  • Chongqing Grain Group plans to build US$345 million logistics park
  • Ningxia's 5-month rail freight volume up 10.8pc to 20.7 million tonnes
  • Chile's port of Valparaso opens tenders for second container terminal
  • Hanjin slow to expand in Algeciras as high local labour costs help rivals
  • Drewry, World Container Index study offers guide to index-linked contracts
  • Threat to EU trucking looms after Russia cuts Polish transit permits
  • CN chief calls on Ottawa to reject shipper demands for intrusive regulation
  • Chinese air carriers report US$216 million collective net loss in May
  • TIACA urges more governments to pursue mutual air security recognition
  • SBS Worldwide leases pilot trucks to accelerate delivery, accent brand

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • Analysts sceptical of outlook for Capesizes as rates sink to 14-year low
  • Bahri, Vela plan $ 1.3 bn merger of their fleets & operations
  • Deepak Shetty is DGS (In-Charge)
  • Indev Group honoured with Lenovo's Operational Excellence award
  • Ship scrapping rates nosedive to June 2010 levels
  • Shipping confidence rises for fourth successive quarter
  • Steel imports soar 69 pc in April-May
  • SAP looks at foraying into transport & logistics sector
  • Industry pins hope on PM as service tax on rail freight takes effect from July 1
  • INR recovers on PM's statement
  • Oriental Bank prunes interest rate on export credit

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • Planzer Transport investing in Scania trucks
    Switzerland's Planzer Transport took delivery of its first Scania unit, which sports a Euro 6 engine, at its Härkingen location early in 2012. The new Scania R440 LB 4x2's Euro 6 e...
  • GTS improving Bologna-Rotterdam links
    Italy's GTS group, which is headquartered in Bari, has improved its intermodal services between Interporto Bologna and the Cobelfret terminal in Rotterdam Botlek. It now offers fi...
  • EUR 5 million available to Danish transporters to protect the environment
    The Danish transport authority has recently started its third grants round for projects promoting energy-effective transport solutions. The application deadline is on 15 August. Tr...
  • Egis acquires Aeroservice in Brazil
    The Egis group, a French engineering entity that is involved in financing and operating roads and airports, recently finalised the acquisition of the Brazilian firm Aeroservice, wh...
  • TNT Express transfers airfreight processes in Berlin
    TNT Express transfers airfreight processes to Berlin Sch'nefeld TNT Express has transferred its regional airfreight processes to Berlin Schönefeld airport, which is right next to B...
  • FlyUs opens Budapest branch office
    FlyUs, a Dutch GSSA, has opened a branch office in the Hungarian capital Budapest, to cater for increasing demand from exporters there. FlyUs became the cargo GSSA for Air Asia, Ai...
  • No guarantee for on-time opening of JadeWeserPort
    The problems with Germany's new JadeWeserPort have not been solved. The second delivery of the largest post-panamax container gantries from ZPMC has arrived and the equipment is b...
  • Honorary doctorate for Isolde Liebherr
    Isolde Liebherr, vice-president of the board of Liebherr International, the parent company of the Liebherr group, was awarded an honorary law doctorate by the National University o...
  • New weekly Weiss-Röhlig Shanghai-Santos groupage containers
    The Weiss-Röhlig logistics joint venture has commenced a direct maritime link between Shanghai and Santos, collaborating with Hapag-Lloyd to this end. LCL consignments from Ningbo ...
  • Kombiverkehr increases sales by 12%
    The Frankfurt-based German company Kombiverkehr relieved the environment to a greater extent than ever before in the latest financial year, by shifting 972,600 truck consignments t...
  • Leman improved sales and results in 2011
    The Copenhagen-based Danish forwarding and logistics enterprise Leman Holding improved its sales in financial 2011 by 10% in comparison with the previous year, from DKK 1.13 billio...
  • K+N and Corning Cable Systems strengthen Australian collaboration
    Kuehne + Nagel Australia has signed a five-year contract with Corning Cable Systems Australia, a leading provider of fibre optic and copper product solutions for telecommunications...
  • New president for port of Rouen
    The board of the Grand Port Maritime de Rouen has elected Jean-Philippe Laillé as its new president. Laillé is well-known in the industry, having managed the independent warehouse...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • Rigs set sail for the Arctic
  • WSF reveals more details of proposed conversions to LNG...
  • Saudi Aramco signs MOU to merge Vela VLCC fleet into Bahri
  • Keppel O&M yards in U.S. and Azerbaijan book contracts worth...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • Panama Canal Authority delays start of revised toll implementation
  • Port of Seattle taps Starkey as top firefighter for 2011
  • Johnson, Johnston and Landrieu named 2012 AOTOS award winners
  • FESCO RO/RO service calling Port of Everett
  • Port of Kalama announces hiring of two new employees

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • Celebrities unite in bid to foil Russian Arctic moves
    Tensions rise as Rio summit renews anti-drilling sentiment
  • Sovcomflot and Bourbon have no plans of drillships
    Shipping firms will stick to what they know best, for now
  • Japan unveils plans to invest in Russia LNG export plant
    Latest deal sees co-operation with Russia
  • Maersk Drilling turns 40
    Many more happy returns with plans to double fleet by 2016
  • Gas conference presses for efficiency
    'Floating pipeline' concept makes LNG tonnage inefficient
  • Relying on Japan is a risky business
    What if LNG demand does not grow as expected?
  • LNG Global Congress focuses on orderbook
    Debate continues despite lack of consensus
  • Greeks bearing ships
    Future LNG vessel supply and demand hangs in the balance
  • STX Dalian lands 10-boxship order
    Order said to be from Zodiac will see vessels delivered from 2014
  • Japanese plan for LNG security threatens Greek owners
    Moves to control supply chain could freeze out foreign ships to boost Japan Inc
  • Tourkolias takes the helm at NBG
    Prominent ship financier to lead Greece's largest bank
  • Austal USA boss quits amid speculation over shipyard
    Sale of majority stake in Mobile River facility to General Dynamics is said to be linked with US Navy contracts
  • Creditors agree to sell Sietas in parts
    Individual companies have more appeal than en bloc sale
  • Chartworld returns to Cosco yard for kamsarmaxes
    Project picks up orders initially headed for SWS last year
  • Brazil port congestion slows supramax fleet
    Faster ship would aid charterers but demurrage renders speeding pointless
  • German shipowners outraged as government slashes subsidies
    Budget for 2013 halves state support for shipping
  • UK shipping minister softens on low-SOx rules
    Penning signals sulphur-emissions rethink
  • Australia scales down its iron-ore export hopes
    Government expects growth to slow as China cuts its imports
  • Tonnage tax saves UK owners $1bn since 2000
    Figures revealed in parliamentary question
  • APM opens Asia headquarters in Singapore
    Office for SE Asia and India frees Shanghai to focus on China and Japan
  • Standard Chartered Private Equity invests in Karaikal
    Pondicherry port will ease infrastructure bottlenecks
  • Dalian buys stake in neighbouring port
    Controlling stake in Changxing planned 'when conditions are ripe'
  • Reaction to Vela-Bahri deal focuses on VLCC spot market
    Concern from the market could well be that next time the Saudis need to fix a handful of vessels they will take tonnage available internally
  • Swire Pacific Offshore orders up to 10 PSVs from USC
    Singapore-based offshore player expanding fleet to meet buoyant demand
  • Department of obstruction
    ICTT will remain hamstrung until India relaxes its cabotage laws
  • Hamburg and Bremerhaven urged to co-operate as well as compete
    OECD study says Hamburg's decline after the global crisis has shown its vulnerability
  • Financiers forecast shipping exodus for banks
    Owners that cannot make payments face repossession, say experts
  • New Concordia Maritime suezmax tanker named
    Stena Supreme is tanker operator's fifth suezmax
  • The price ain't right
    Future Asian customers will reject top-dollar LNG prices
  • Saudi Aramco to sell tanker unit to Bahri
    Regulatory approval would make Bahri the fourth-largest owner of very large crude carriers

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • NAD says contract extension is worth $410M
    NORTH Atlantic Drilling said today ExxonMobil intends to extend its charter of the semi-submersible drilling unit West Alpha
  • Singapore chops Iran oil flow nearly 60%
    CRUDE transported in June to Singapore from Iran was reported today to be running 58.7% below February's highs
  • Liability, shortages becalm German wind sector
    LIABILITY problems and capital shortages are stalling installation plans for Germany's offshore wind schemes, a Bremen conference has heard
  • PCTC order pick-up hailed
    A FLURRY of new orders for PCTCs is continuing, according to a shipping analyst
  • DDW, Kuok form JV
    DRYDOCKS World said today it has formed a venture with the Asian group Kuok to widen its presence in Southeast Asia
  • TORM gets NASDAQ extension
    TORM has obtained a 180-day extension to regain compliance with listing rules at NASDAQ
  • Panama Canal delays toll hike
    RESPONDING to customer complaints, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced today that it will postpone implementation of new toll increases by three months

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • US Intermodal Traffic Up 4.8 Percent
    Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 23 rose 4.8 percent year-over-year and slipped 1.5 percent...
  • AAPA Urges Action on TWIC Readers
    The American Association of Port Authorities said delays in setting technical specifications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential card scanners could...
  • Tacoma to Welcome Two New Services in August
    The Port of Tacoma will receive two new container services in early August when the Mediterranean Pacific and the Oceania...
  • South Carolina Legislature Allocates $300 Million to Deepen Charleston Harbor
    The South Carolina Legislature allocated $300 million to fund the deepening Charleston's harbor in the amended state budget announced Thursday....
  • What the Transport Bill Means for Shippers, Carriers
    The final surface transportation bill, expected to pass Congress Friday, is full of victories and disappointments for shippers and freight...
  • ILA, USMX Resume Contract Talks
    The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance have resumed negotiations on a contract covering 14,500 East and Gulf...
  • Customs, GPA Sign Five-Year Agreement for Savannah Station
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection signed a five-year contract with the Georgia Ports Authority to use newly renovated offices and...
  • Foxconn Targets Indonesia for Super Factory
    Electronics giant Foxconn plans to build a giant factory in Indonesia, and as a result, could employ as many as...
  • Martinaire Charged With Hazmat Violations
    Texas-based air cargo company Martinaire Aviation could receive a six-figure fine after being accused of noncompliance with hazardous cargo regulations....
  • Truck Strike Slams South Korea Container Trade
    A truck strike over working conditions in South Korea continued to paralyze import and export trade Thursday. Most ports...
  • Airbus Considers Building Assembly Plant in Alabama
    Airbus is weighing plans to build its first U.S. assembly plant in Alabama as the European aircraft manufacturer ratchets up...
  • Asia-Europe Rates Slip Again
    Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade slipped this week for the seventh week in a row, threatening to erode...
  • Bill Introduced to Deepen Mississippi to 50 Feet
    Congress may consider a bill to deepen the Mississippi River to 50 feet so that larger post-Panamax vessels transiting the...
  • No Stowaways Found on Container Ship in Newark
    An extensive search of a container ship at Newark, N.J., ended this morning without authorities finding any stowaways. The...
  • APM Terminals to Open New Asia Headquarters
    APM Terminals will open a new regional headquarters in Singapore in September to oversee its operations in Southeast Asia and...
  • India OKs Kintetsu-Gati Joint Venture
    Indian regulatory authorities cleared a joint venture between Japanese forwarder Kintetsu World Express and domestic logistics group Gati Ltd. ...
  • LaHood Optimistic on Future of TIGER Grants for Ports (Video)
    Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood discusses TIGER grants for transportation infrastructure. He was interviewed at Global Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., where...
  • Panama Canal Postpones Proposed Toll Hikes
    After reviewing objections raised by shipping lines to the toll increases it proposed in April, the Panama Canal Authority postponed...
  • MSC to Boost Rates From Asia to South America
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. will impose a general rate increase on shipments from Asia to the east coast of South America,...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • Zim moves to reduce B/L forgery
    Zim Line has introduced a new standard Bill of Lading (B/L) which it claims will significantly reduce forgery. The form, which is said to exceed current industry ...
  • More horror for financially strapped shipowners
    One of Germany's largest banks, Commerzbank, has decided to cease lending money to shipowners. Cash strapped ocean carriers have been told to look elsewhere for ...
  • Yangtze River intermodal cargo to get boost from new terminal
    The largest intermodal terminal on the Yangtze River, Chongqing Guoyuan, is expected to start a partial trial run by the end of 2012, according to the Yangtze River ...
  • Hope as talks begin over union dispute at Portland
    A labour dispute at the US port of Portland that has disrupted shipping traffic in the north-west Pacific for weeks entered a new phase this week, as peace talks ...
  • Shipping confidence on the up - and look for the rise of the 'shanker'
    Confidence levels in shipping increased in the three months to May, to reach their highest level since February 2011, according to the latest survey from shipping ...
  • AgTC requests deadline extension for FMC export index NOI - and names its top carriers
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) has welcomed the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Notice of Inquiry (NOI0 into the possibility of launching a US ...
  • Customs dispute affects Brazil's ports
    Ocean carriers calling at Brazil's main ports are suffering delays to their services as a consequence of strikes and go-slows by the country's Customs officials ...
  • Transpac PSS keeps up momentum
    The strengthening in transpacific spot rates is holding fast following the implementation of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) according to Drewry's container ...
  • APM T to set up new office in Singapore
    The Hague-based APM Terminals (APM TI is to open a new office in Singapore in September. It will focus on managing the terminal operator's facilities and investments ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • 'Buy rumour, sell the news'
    Tanker market on edge as EU points sanctions cannon at Iranian crude.
  • Sietas close to sale
    Struggling Hamburg group in talks with Lurssen and VeKa to offload yards.
  • Pac Basin pounces
    Looming loss has not dented the Hong Kong-listed owner's appetite for bulker buys.
  • Atlantic plots order blitz
    Norwegian owner plans four ERRVs to follow double PSV contract, report claims.
  • Car carriers welcome
    Arctic says four owners penning new ships is a good sign for the sector.
  • Crewmen burned
    Filipinos in hospital in Fujiarah after accident on Greek tanker Aris.
  • Swire back for more
    Singapore group orders up to 10 supply ships at Universal in Japan.
  • Jinjiang orders quartet
    Shanghai shipowner builds feeder fleet with deal at Jiangnan Shipyard.
  • Cargoship salvage begins
    USCG coordinating lightering of Jireh stuck off Mona Island, Puerto Rico.
  • Seadrill into extra time
    John Fredriksen-led driller scores $410m contract extension with ExxonMobil.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • Logistics companies' margins remain thin
    The revenues of the world's leading listed transport and logistics companies flattened in 2011, according to a new report by London-based researcher and consultant Transport Intelligence (Ti).
  • APMT to open Singapore headquarters
  • IT costs to rise under BYOD trend
  • Maersk starts dedicated reefer Website
  • OnRamp appoints new president
  • Wheels elects directors
  • MavenWire buys EII APAC for Oracle boost
  • AgTC: More time to comment on FMC rate index proposal
    AgTC Executive Director Peter Friedmann said in the letter that additional time is needed to survey his membership. The comment period is due to expire July 8, but the AgTC is requesting a postponement until Aug. 8.
  • WTO takes on China's rare earth exports controls
  • Congress nears compromise on transport bill
    Congressional conferees are close to a deal on a two-year highway transportation bill that maintains current spending levels and institutes policy changes to speed up delivery of construction projects and consolidate transportation programs.
  • Search of ship in Newark finds no stowaways
    Government officials found no stowaways on a containership docked in Newark, N.J. The search was ordered after a Coast Guard boarding crew thought they heard a knocking sound from within a container during a routine inspection.
  • Track-and-trace provision missing from pharma law
  • Panama Canal defers toll hikes
  • European groups ask for transport budget safeguards

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2012
  • Middle East bunker prices relatively steady
    Durban IFO prices see small gains.
  • Rotterdam prices firming
    Bunker markets relatively stable.
  • Volatile prices boost hedging
    'We are experiencing an increasing demand for our knowledge and expertise,' says Global Risk Management.
  • More pressure on Singapore players to cut Iranian imports
    'Another round of calls was made..., the companies were receptive,' says Singapore source.
  • 'Bunker island' project looks for new backers
    'They should have a few more months to see how this pans out,' says analyst.
  • Fuel oil stocks at 11-week high
    Increase comes on the back of an increase in arbitrage cargoes from the Middle East, including Iran.
  • Bunker prices climb in Singapore
    Good avails in Asian ports.
  • Debated part of ISO 8127:2010 addressed by CIMAC
    A guide on how to manage residual fuels with poor ignition and combustion properties offers a new industry reference.
  • SLPA to upgrade bunkering facilities at Colombo
    Work on the projects will start before the end of next month and is expected to take 12 months.
  • Canadian bunker supplier to start offering LSFO product
    Marine Petrobulk plans to supply 1.00% LSFO product at Vancouver before August 1, 2012.
  • US Navy Admiral: Biofuels clearly a factor in security
    'I believe that it is important for us to continue to pursue these alternatives,' says US Admiral.
  • Taiwan shipping firm expects to post profit for 2012
    Lower bunker prices help Wan Hai's profitability in Q2 2012, says Vice President.

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