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August 29, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to levy US$250/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase from September 10
  • MSC raises Asia-Canada freight rates; suspends US-NZ strike surcharge
  • Grand Alliance carriers drop Shekou in favour of Dachan Bay in Shenzhen
  • Economic downturn forces OOCL to again delay delivery of two 8,888-TEUers
  • Emirates Shipping to launch 3rd Asia-Mideast loop by buying Hanjin slots
  • US Gulf ports suspend shipping operations as all brace for Hurricane Isaac
  • Shenzhen opens first direct road links to Vietnam to transport cargo
  • China's road and waterway investment down nearly 10pc to US$21.1 billion
  • New Zealand's South Port profit dips 4.3pc despite record cargo volumes
  • DHL launches eighth global multinational gateway LCL hub in Busan
  • ATA trucking index comes out flat in July after 1.1pc increase in June
  • Sweden ends dispute, allows big Norwegian trucks to travel on Swedish roads
  • Air freight quarterly volumes at Dubai World Central skyrocket 153pc
  • Dachser opens offices in 21 new countries despite gloomy outlook
  • Dirigible airship offers freight delivery for hard-to-reach locations

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • BCHAA launches new e-learning module; completes Rule 8 training programme
  • Far Shipping to commence regular service ex KPCT
  • IFLN inks liability insurance pact for members
  • Brazil, Oz may push India to 4th spot in cotton exports
  • 'Like IAS, there is need for an Indian Maritime Service (IMS)': Sandeep Chandra
  • Grievances of Major Port officers raised with Shipping Minister
  • H1 figures spell trouble for Chinese shipyards
  • Shipping Secy's assurance prompts port, dock workers to defer protest
  • Transporters stir at Nhava Sheva called off
  • Commission clears Rlys in abuse of dominance case
  • Gujarat has cornered 36 pc share of completed PPP projects: Assocham
  • INR erases early losses but still remains weak

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • New intermodal terminal in Marseille
    A new EUR 60 million intermodal terminal is to be built at the French port of Marseille Fos. The new facility will be used for road/rail handling activities and will double the cro...
  • 1,500th train carries car parts from Central Europe to Kaluga
    On behalf of vehicle producers Volkswagen (VW) and Skoda, the German logistics service provider DB Schenker Rail recently operated the 1,500th container train to VW's Kaluga locati...
  • APL selected as top-ranked ocean carrier by shippers
    For the fourth time since rankings began in 2007, US agricultural exporters have named APL the world's top container shipping line. The award, recently presented in San Francisco C...
  • Making the port of Singapore attractive for trainees
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) will commit more than USD 7 mi...
  • Hoyer buying 200 ultramodern gas tank containers
    The German service provider Hoyer is massively expanding its global gas logistics business and has ordered an additional 200 ultramodern gas tank containers. Its investment amounts...
  • PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota announce new light commercial vehicle collaboration
    Toyota Motor Europe and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced a new light commercial vehicle agreement for the European market. Under the terms of the plan, PSA Peugeot Citro'n is to ...
  • Port of Marseille with new business development manager
    The Grand Port maritime de Marseille (France) appointed Arnaud Ranjard as its business development manager on 6 August. He succeeds Dirk Becquart, who held the position from March ...
  • Boeing projects high demand for aviation personnel in Asia Pacific
    The 2012 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a respected industry forecast of required aviation personnel, states that 185,600 new pilots and 243,500 new technicians will be nee...
  • China Southern Cargo launches service to Osaka
    China Southern Airlines (CSA) has launched a thrice-weekly freighter service between Shanghai Pudong and Osaka (Japan). CSA's first scheduled cargo route in Asia is operated by B74...
  • APL Logistics and Sumitomo Warehouse intensify collaboration
    The European subsidiary of the Japanese logistics service provider Sumitomo Warehouse and APL Logistics Germany have just started to collaborate in the German and European markets....
  • Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Eisenach
    The Rhenus group held an inauguration ceremony to mark the opening of its new logistics centre in the Kindel commercial zone in Eisenach (Germany) on 24 August. The multi-user loca...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • MTN Worldwide TV is now available to more ships
  • CSV is designed for maximum operational availability
  • Port of New Orleans CEO: Isaac "not our first...
  • Bay Shipbuilding GM steps down

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Rail project nearly complete at Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Port of Everett continues string of clean Washington state audits
  • Republic of Indonesia onboard with pair of IMO conventions
  • Foss plans to construct three new 'Arctic Class' tugs
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of June

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Dutch Supreme Court upholds CMR contract on gross negligence
    Judge overturns appeal court decision to find logistics company liable for cargo theft
  • Insurers expand marine teams in US and Lloyd's
    XL focuses on Chicago as Chaucer boosts broker relations in the cargo market
  • Look to the skies for a solution
    Restructured aviation industry shows that leasing is the way to tackle overcapacity
  • Private deals dominate aframax spot market
    Brokers cut out as stable but weak rates see charterers deal direct with owners
  • Togo Triangle pirates hijack second tanker in 10 days
    Energy Centurion and 24 crew seized in new spate of West Africa attacks
  • Headhaul Asia-Europe box services double Middle East calls
    More than a third of all trade loops target the region to offset weak demand
  • Sri Lanka and India strengthen their maritime security ties
    Talks shore up mutual interests as tensions rise between neighbouring states
  • Eagle Bulk prolongs $500m shelf registration
    Proceeds to pay for ship purchases or to reduce debt, says supramax operator
  • Toll says 'very challenging' conditions hit ocean freight profit
    Logistics group points to market's excess capacity and generally weak demand
  • Zim freezes newbuilding programme despite narrower losses
    Market recovery aids Israeli line's return to operating breakeven
  • Symbiosis in shipping
    Russia is getting ever cosier with South Korea in the race to exploit the Arctic
  • Slow steaming supports demand for new containers, says Singamas
    Liner operators may spend more on new boxes with existing stocks in longer transit
  • CSBC net profit falls 72%
    Weak margins and dearth of orders hurt Taiwan shipbuilder
  • German index highlights second month's fall in box volumes
    Downward trend gains momentum though trade in consumer goods holds steady
  • Retailers warn US union and employers to keep negotiating
    New longshoremen's contract must be settled or cargo will be diverted from east and Gulf coast ports, warns NRF
  • MSC Flaminia stays in UK waters as inspection is delayed
    Salvors make vessel safe for coastal state inspectors to board
  • No way back
    Shipowners unlikely to revive single-hull tankers despite US policy review
  • End of summer brings late burst of demolition deals
    Firm rates range from low to mid $400s as Indian and Bangladeshi breakers turn bullish
  • Panama Canal widening opens the way for ship designers
    New dimensions create opportunities as case strengthens for more fuel-efficient tonnage
  • SOx scrubbers work to win over a sceptical industry
    New orders hint at a let-up in shipowner resistance to new technology
  • Jakarta eyes commodity export curbs
    Indonesia ponders the pros and cons of taxing overseas sales of thermal coal
  • P&I club board membership depends on more than just size
    Exclusive LLI data reveals the top 20 P&I club members by tonnage
  • Top Ships breaches Nasdaq rules
    Market value has fallen below $5m for 30 days
  • Coscol reports plunging first-half net profits
    Company sees worse to come as expensive bunkers and weak rates erode results
  • Investigation launches into fatal accident on Stena rig
    Two killed in incident in Australia's Bass Strait
  • Order famine grips Chinese yards
    January-July saw orderbook fall nearly a third
  • Race for Arctic LNG sees South Korea and Russia cement their ties
    Sovcomflot orders two liquid gas tankers from STX

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Breaking prices pushed up
    SPECULATIVE purchases are resulting in some ships fetching much firmer prices from recyclers, as cash buyers prepared for the monsoon season to end
  • Seadrill seeks ultra-deepwater units for Brazil
    SEADRILL, said 2Q12 net profits fell but it is still in "active talks" to order more rigs
  • Ningbo's losses rise 461%
    NINGBO Marine today said operating losses for this year's first six months widened by 461%
  • CSSC elbows in on logistics
    CHINA State Shipbuilding Corp has set up CSSC Logistics, an R&D centre in Shanghai
  • Strike snarls JNPT
    STRIKERS brought container movements to a standstill today at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
  • Order fall knocks BV profits
    BV SAID today profits from it maritime business fell nearly 4% in the first half, with the group feeling the impact of global newbuilding orders being cut in half
  • Precious gains $7M discount
    PRECIOUS Shipping said it will accept a late delivery for one Handysize vessel from the ABG shipyard following a price adjustment of about $7M
  • 2 on/2 off rota is - off
    P&O FERRIES has dropped plans to introduce a new work rota on its Dover/Calais service after a study found that nearly half its crews saw the change as a danger to themselves and their ships
  • Luka Koper's profits soar
    SLOVENIA'S only port operator Luka Koper has reported net profits of €6.2M ($7.7M) for the first half of 2012, which was 82% higher year on year
  • Spill reduced in Lanka
    SRI LANKAN officials said today a slick from an abandoned bulker has been contained, but as a precaution Colombo is preparing booms to prevent any oil from entering the harbour
  • Profits fall 63% at Singamas
    HONG KONG-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container Holdings said weak demand for boxes has slashed its 1H12 profits by 63%
  • Grindrod buys out APM from Ocean Africa
    GRINDROD Holdings, the South African shipping and logistics group, has acquired Safmarine's 51% share of Ocean Africa Container Lines
  • 188 held in attempts at migrant smuggling
    UP TO 188 people are being held today in connection with migrant smuggling during the past week
  • Port privatisation plan sparks legal warning
    LAWYERS have warned that the New South Wales government's plans to privatise Australian ports could breach anti-competition laws
  • Shanghai COSCO profits fall 100% for half-year
    SHANGHAI COSCO Shipping today reported a year-on-year drop of 100% of its half-year profits attributable to shareholders

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 6.6 Percent in June
    Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 6.6...
  • Panama Canal Authority Opts for Sustainable Construction
    The Panama Canal Authority said it will implement "green building" practices with regard to future construction. The guidelines, which would...
  • Will There Be an ILA Lockout? (Podcast)
    In this podcast, JOC Senior Editor Joseph Bonney discusses why labor contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime...
  • Piraeus Port Operations Shine for Cosco Pacific
    The Greek port of Piraeus, until recently a hotbed of labor unrest, has become the star performer in Cosco Pacific's...
  • Washington Port Handles 100,000th Auto Export
    Port and industry officials last week celebrated the shipment of the 100,000th Chrysler vehicle via the Port of Grays Harbor,...
  • Goldenport Continues Greek Ship Buying Spree
    Goldenport extended the Greek container ship buying spree, taking advantage of attractive secondhand prices to buy a sub-Panamax vessel from...
  • Nehru Port Terminal Delays Intensify
    Infrastructure woes at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) are causing lengthy delays for vessels calling at the...
  • Asia-Europe Carriers 'Running Out of Options'
    Carriers "are running out of options" for deploying large new ships on Asia-Europe routes and will face pressure to cut...
  • Zim Cuts Net Loss
    Zim Integrated Shipping's net loss narrowed in the second quarter from a year ago as the Israeli ocean carrier boosted...
  • Chinese Premier Calls for Export Stimulus
    China has made the stabilization of exports a policy priority as factory closures cause job losses and social unrest in...
  • Hamburg Sud Launches Second US Gulf-Latin America Service
    Hamburg Sud will start offering more slots from ports in the U.S. Gulf to the Caribbean and the east coast...
  • Spot Market Truck Demand Slowly Rising, ITS Says
    Freight demand is picking up slightly as trucking leaves the summer doldrums, but only slightly, according to load matching service...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • APM T Virginia bid 'superior to current situation but room to improve'
    APM Terminals' (APM T) unsolicited bid for the US East Coast port of Virginia has been hailed as 'superior to Virginia's existing situation, but probably could ...
  • CIMC posts sharply lower results in H1 12
    The market had already been prepared for poor results from ChinaInternational Maritime Containers (CIMC), the largest manufacturer ofshipping containers in the ...
  • Grindrod takes control of OACL
    Durban-based Grindrod has taken full control of the regional shippingline Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) by purchasing the 51% it didnot own from AP Moller-Maersk ...
  • Mixed bag for intra-Asia as some trades see 'unacceptably' low rates
    Despite the recent rate increases instigated by intra-Asia operators some of these tradelanes still have 'unacceptably' low freight rate levels on the back of overcapacity ...
  • Zim Line better but still in the red
    As with other ocean carriers, Zim Line performed much better financially in Q2 12 than in Q1 12, but not by enough to wipe out its exceptional bottom line loss ...
  • China in new efforts to boost economy
    Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, promised at the weekend that Beijing would ramp up its efforts to boost the world's second-biggest economy in the remaining ...
  • MSC Flaminia: GL reports vessel stable
    A team of safety inspectors boarded the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia at its location 30 nautical miles off Lands End today and are understood to have ...
  • CKYH Alliance balances the books with Evergreen
    The CKYH's announcement yesterday that it intends to withdraw one of its five weekly services between Asia and Northern Europe in October seems aimed at balancing ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Excel deficit deepens
    Excel Maritime Carriers was stuck in the red in the second quarter following a steep decline in freight rates and revenues.
  • Silver lining in the smoke
    Spot rates have already responded to outages caused by a deadly explosion at PDVSA's Amuay refinery but it's still too early to accurately predict how the incident will impact the crude and product tanker markets, according to a researcher at MJLF.
  • When opportunity knocks...
    When George Economou launched a bid to takevover Top Ships in 2008 it's unlikely that either could have known how low freight rates, or its stock price, would eventually go.
  • 'Believe in America'
    Mitt Romney's US energy plan could jumpstart the oil services and drilling industries if the Republican contender for president manages to defeat Democratic incumbent Barack Obama.
  • NYK the lone offender
    An NYK car carrier was the only ship detained in Canada during July.
  • SFI holds steady
    Ship Finance International defied the downturn in the second quarter despite a modest decline in revenues.
  • NAT active in tanker hunt
    Nordic American Tankers is actively looking at investing in new ships amid expectations the suezmax market could turn quickly in the favour of owners, its CEO says.
  • Aussies get Apache scalp
    Australian firms Neptune Marine and Bhagwan Marine are teaming up on a dive support vessel for Apache Energy.
  • Varun starts strongly
    India's Varun Shipping has returned to profit in the first quarter as costs were cut.
  • Tanker fire kills one
    A crewman has been killed and another two injured in a blaze on a tanker in Indonesia.
  • DMG sweet on Nam Cheong
    DMG & Partners has kicked off coverage of Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong with a buy rating.
  • Restis tanker hijacked
    Pirates have seized a Greek tanker following a gunfight with a Togolese navy ship off West Africa.
  • Precious seals resale deal
    Thai owner Precious Shipping has confirmed the purchase of two former Freeseas newbuildings due from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in October and November.
  • Solstad stronger in second
    Solstad offshore has carded a vastly improved set of second quarter numbers.
  • Master fined over dumping
    A Russian captain has been fined in Georgia after his vessel discharged faeces into the water at Poti.
  • Erria getting stronger
    Danish shipmanager Erria's first half profit has risen after it sold its chemical tanker fleet.
  • Awilco takes Golar route
    Awilco LNG has been tipped to follow the example of John Fredriksen's Golar and wait for stronger contracts for its newbuildings.
  • BC back in black
    Canada's BC Ferries has returned to profit in the second quarter thanks in part to a fuel surcharge.
  • Bulker boost for YZJ
    China's Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is to build four kamsarmaxes for Hong Kong's Everbright Metal.
  • Zim kills cash burn
    Ofer-linked container line Zim has reduced its second quarter red ink in a period which saw it stop burning cash.
  • Emerald was hijacked
    A Norbulk tanker missing for five days off West Africa was seized by pirates, the owner has revealed.
  • Eagle stacks shelf high
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has cleared the way for a $500m equity issue.
  • Awilco LNG in the red
    Awilco LNG slumped to a loss in the second quarter as it had to contend with higher costs and lower vessel utilisation.
  • Dragnis buys boxship
    Goldenport Holdings has switched to buying mode with the acquisition of a 2,100-teu containership for $5.2m.
  • Havyard seals PSV deal
    Norway's Havyard Group has won a newbuilding contract for PSV based on a second generation of its Havyard 832 design.
  • Isaac closes the LOOP
    Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the closure of the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Pair killed on Stena rig
    Two workers have been killed in an industrial accident aboard a Stena drilling rig off Southern Australia.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • Newsflash: Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations
    The liner carrier Zim said Tuesday it benefited from an industry-wide turnaround in the second quarter, with operating profit of $1 million in the period, compared to a loss of $79 million in the same quarter of 2011.
  • IBM buys Kenexa for Web applications expansion
    IBM will acquire Kenexa Corp. for about $1.3 billion to enter the Web-applications market and compete with Oracle and SAP, adding another campaign to the information technology services arms race.
  • RBS automates some trade documents
  • FMCSA upgrades CSA enforcement
    The agency has made several improvements to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program that will allow it to more quickly identify and address high-risk trucking companies with compliance concerns.
  • German lines swap slots on Gulf Coast/S.America loops
  • Gulf ports hunker down for tropical storm
  • Spot truckload rates soften
    "Spot rates have moved considerably lower, while contract rates have held steady or continued to move up albeit at a slower rate than experienced earlier this year or last year," investment bank Stifel Nicolaus found in a survey.
  • OOCL to raise Asia-Europe rates
  • Inchcape opens Dutch Harbor office
  • ProSight launches 3PL insurance
  • CORRECTION: No changes to MSC's North Atlantic loop
  • Retailers look at East Coast contingency plans
    With the peak holiday shipping season kicking into high gear, the nation's largest trade association for retailers on Monday urged negotiators for the ILA and their employers return to the bargaining table.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 28, 2012
  • California pushes for partial tax exemption on bunker fuel
    Permanent exemption is expected to encourage shippers to use California vendors who provide marine fuel.
  • Becker Marine Systems unveils LNG Hybrid Barge
    The LNG is delivered in modular form and is less expensive than bunkering.
  • Fujairah market softens
    South African market mainly firm.
  • Future of biofuel sector could depend on US elections
    Republican candidate has signaled that 'clean bunkers' for the Navy will not be a priority.
  • Bunker prices fall across the Europe
    Good demand in Hamburg.
  • Data suggests jump in global demand for LSFO
    DNVPS says majority of LSFO oil samples from ARA exceed ECA limit.
  • WFS in new ship arrest proceedings
    Supplier targets crude oil tanker owned by Indian shipping company.
  • Weak shipping markets hit Fujairah bunker sales
    Western sanctions against Iran make procurement more difficult for suppliers.
  • Bunker prices fall at major Asian ports
    South Korea port operations and bunker deliveries suspended due to typhoon Bolaven.
  • Shipyard designs fuel efficient heavy transport vessel
    Ship can reduce fuel consumption by 50-75%, when compared to a tug-barge combination.
  • Engine service firm launches device to measure cat fines
    Device can alert users before increased wear level is detected in main engine.
  • Cosco Shipping posts 99% decline in profit
    Bottom line impacted by a 24% increase in fuel costs.
  • Grindrod buys out South African liner
    Acquires Safmarine's stake in the liner firm.
  • Chinese supplier to recover 'misappropriated' fuel and cash
    Nasdaq-listed bunker supplier became aware of four instances of misappropriations in late June.
  • Typhoon forces suspension of South Korean bunker deliveries
    Deliveries at South Korean ports to gradually resume from August 29 onwards, traders say.
  • Titan announces management changes
    Chief Executive leaves company to pursue 'other personal interests'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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