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April 30, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL posts annual net loss of US$316 million as revenues decline 7pc
  • Beijing expects China's mid-year freight growth slowdown to continue
  • Hong Kong exports off 6.8pc while imports decline 4.7pc in March
  • Antwerp quarterly box volume up 0.7pc, but overall cargo shrinks 2.2pc
  • Marshall Islands fleet growth up 20pc, spurt led by Japanese owners
  • Hebei port volume up 6.3pc to 185 million tonnes in first quarter
  • Shandong Zibo Bonded Logistics Centre's trade value hit US$1.4 million
  • Norfolk Southern Q1 profit up 26pc to US$410 million on 6pc sales hike
  • Georgia governor earmarks US$46.7 million for Savannah River dredging
  • Thailand set to build Pak Bara port, can't wait for Burma's Dawei decision
  • India aims to build more hub ports as population makes its economic ascent
  • Wartsilla Hamworthy to install sulphur fuel scrubber to ensure compliance
  • United Continental posts quarterly US$448 million loss, but sales up 4.9pc
  • Nigerian aviation minister wins moral support to re-launch flag carrier
  • Vizag air cargo services opens export market to Europe, Africa and US
  • Delhi mulls public private partnerships despite airport union protests

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ASF expresses concern at piracy threat to seafarers
  • Drewry & CargoSmart to introduce improved container KPIs
  • Rickmers-Linie calls Myanmar
  • Black tea exports to China jump 10-fold since FY09
  • Ceramic sector calls for ban on feldspar, quartz exports
  • India to export Basmati to China
  • New Zealand eager to sign FTA with India by 2013
  • Adani Group celebrates National Fire Service Day at Mundra
  • Chairman's post vacant at 3 eastern ports
  • It's too close to call between Singapore & Shanghai
  • Next generation container port challenge unveiled
  • Pvt. operators likely to bear brunt of Rlys' terminal access charge hike for CTOs
  • Despite clearance, govt making no move on sugar exports
  • Forex reserves at $294.60 bn
  • Moody's sticks to 'stable' outlook on India
  • SBI to lower loan rates for SMEs by 150-200 bps
  • SEZ exports grow 15 pc in FY12
  • UK relapses into recession once again
  • Motorship transport through roads is no problem for German expert Kübler Spedition
  • New heavy cargo vessels call at Bilbao
  • Project cargo training returns to Houston & Mumbai in 2012

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • New truck parking area at Lübeck's Skandinavienkai
    Lübecker Hafengesellschaft, the operator of the port of Lübeck (Germany), has created a new truck parking site in Travemünde, close to Skandinavienkai. The new facility, which can ...
  • Swissport wins licences for Moroccan international airports
    Ground handling operator Swissport International has been awarded the handling licences for Morocco's international airports by the Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA, Office Nation...
  • Tunis Air to start service to Moscow Domodedovo
    Starting tomorrow (28 April), North Africa-based Tunis Air is operating a new once per week service from Enfidha to Moscow Domodedovo. The airline will add a sec...
  • UK: truck trials to drive down carbon from freight
    Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from the British government. Industry trials will benefit from GBP 9.5 million (EUR 7.77 million) that is being invested by the ...
  • Port of Barcelona leading in Spain in terms of profit
    The port of Barcelona (Spain) closed the last financial year with an operating profit of EUR 60 million and investments of EUR 105.4 million. This year the Spanish port expects to ...
  • Russian Railways planning to take over Bulgaria's railfreight company EAD
    Russian Railways wants to buy the Bulgarian state's railfreight transport company EAD together with a counterpart in Greece, according to a report in a Bulgarian newspaper. The rep...
  • MOL establishes subsidiary in Peru
    The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has established a subsidiary in Lima. The new entity, called MOL Peru S.A.C, will be staffed by 19 people. (it)
  • Gefco organising rail flows in Europe
    The French transport service provider Gefco is now managing its own European rail flows. Since last December, Gefco has worked with three private railway operators to transport aut...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo make tracking shipments easier
    Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo have launched a new App for iPhones and iPads, making it even easier to track shipments. The App ena...
  • JCL Logistics Italy goes into liquidation
    It has just became known that JCL Logistics Italy Srl, a service provider based in Melzo, near Milan, went into liquidation in line with a decision taken at an extraordinary genera...
  • Geodis ends partnership with Azkar in Spain
    Geodis, the French transport and logistics corporation headquartered in Clichy, near Paris, has terminated its collaboration with the Spanish transport and logistics company Azkar....
  • Wim Bosman CEE opens new branch in Finland
    Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe has officially launched operations in the port of Hamina in Finland. "The new branch opening was part of our strategy. The branch in Hamina i...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Wärtsilä donates controllable pitch propulsion system to USMMA,...
  • Holland America names Joe Palermo director, ship...
  • Kirby Corporation reports record earnings
  • RINA offers fuel saving services

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Coast Guard responding to vessel fire at Seattle terminal
  • City, Port of Bellingham schedule joint public meeting
  • Rail freight traffic posts up/down numbers for week
  • Frank nets Port of Portland Compass Award for 2011
  • Port of Seattle presents Green Gateway Awards

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • American Feeder Lines discontinues Canadian service
    Questions over fate of 10 US-built boxships on the drawing board
  • CIN abandons bid for Tirrenia branch
    Way now open for Onorato Partecipazioni to launch a fresh bid
  • Weak rates could open the door for private equity
    Moelis & Co team believes banks will increasingly insist on third-party cash
  • The rise of the modern day dry bulk operator
    Low freight rates and volatility are embraced
  • So where is the cash?
    Evolution, not revolution, say Moelis experts
  • Fuel prices cause problems as UK economy remains weak
    Latest UK Logistics Report forecasts very modest growth in the coming year on 'a long and bumpy road to recovery'
  • On thin ice in the Arctic
    US reliance on single heavy icebreaker is risky
  • Tsakos eyes future spin-off for LNG and shuttle fleet
    TEN looks at separate structure for in-vogue assets in order to 'unlock value'
  • Lovell Minnick takes up $10m fresh equity in Dahlman Rose
    Private equity group adds to earlier $40m investment
  • Falling asset values force TEN to reclassify debt
    Company insists the move is immaterial to $65m follow-on issue
  • Asian lines fumble in the red
    Carrier strategies to tackle cost and capacity challenges fail to convince
  • Shell sees floating liquefaction as the future of the industry
    Energy major's LNG sales volume rises 12%
  • Deutsche Bahn and HHLA announce port rail share swap
    Antitrust authorities must approve the deal
  • Capesize rates continue to slip
    Upcoming week expected to be slow but some see a glimmer of Chinese demand
  • BG Group sells stake in Chilean LNG terminal
    UK company retains a 21-year supply contract
  • Marco Polo Chapter 11 hearing adjourned again
    Parties now give themselves until May 17 to agree liquidation plan
  • US summer driving season will fail to shine for MR product tankers
    High prices at the pumps could push gasoline demand to 11-year low
  • Cosco takes a first quarter drubbing
    China's biggest shipping line sinks deeper into the red
  • Boxship orders slump in first quarter
    Newbuilding deliveries accelerate
  • CAI reports 42% revenue growth
    Strong first-quarter result signals robust demand for leased containers
  • Two single-ship KG funds file for insolvency
    Bank turns down restructuring plan for former Beluga vessels
  • Concordia Maritime forecasts slow rise in product tankers market
    Swedish owner reports first quarter net sales of $20.4m
  • Rongsheng taps bond market for refinancing bid
    Company closes first tranche of intended $572m issue
  • Lloyd's List wins award for innovation
    Market-leading journalism, analysis and data recognised at British Media Awards
  • Red alert
    Asian carriers' losses signal continued crisis for container industry
  • Petrofin paradox
    The overall figure for loans to Greek owners booked worldwide in 2011 rose by 2.2%, despite the woes of the nation's economy and the global shipping market
  • Precious Shipping posts $1.3m first-quarter loss
    Thai bulk operator cuts daily average vessels cost
  • Strong krona erodes Stena's 2011 results
    Group reports 'challenging' year for its ferry business
  • China Shipping Development loses $51m in first quarter
    Loss from spiralling fuel costs in line with expectations
  • MOL posts $322m fiscal-year loss
    Japanese giant foresees a marginally profitable fiscal 2012

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Japan's Big 3 sink to losses
    JAPAN'S Big 3 shipping companies all posted losses today, reversing profits for the previous financial year
  • Box rate peak by August?
    THE RISE in box rates could peak, as usual, in the third-quarter high season in July-August, CIMB Securities warned today
  • $100Bn lending gap predicted
    NORWAY'S DNB today reportedly predicted a $100Bn gap in funding for shipping by 2015
  • Fairstar AGM halted in takeover uproar
    FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport today suspended its annual general meeting by up to 30 days because the board said it suspected an undisclosed shareholder accord tied to a hostile takeover attempt
  • Potent powder sniffed out
    VENEZUELAN authorities have seized 3.3 tonnes of cocaine headed for Mexico in a shipping container, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • China COSCO's bleeding worsens
    COSCO'S flagship company - China COSCO Holdings, the world's largest bulker company - has reported net losses for 2012's first quarter of 2
  • Exmar turns it around
    EXMAR, the listed Belgian shipping group, returned to profits in 1Q12, on higher operating income and gains from a one-off sale
  • Golar plans Oslo delisting
    GOLAR LNG said today it plans to delist its shares from the Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Hyundai Steel profits dive 39%
    HYUNDAI Steel said today profits in the first quarter dropped 39% from totals in the year-ago quarter
  • Why US shortsea fears new fuel rules
    SHORTSEA shipping in the US will be slammed by higher fuel costs when new air emissions rules take effect on 1 August, a bulker owner has warned
  • NYK seen outshining compatriots
    JAPAN'S second-biggest shipping group NYK Line is likely to outshine MOL and 'K' Line in the next fiscal year, Macquarie Equities Research predicted today
  • HHLA-DB split up intermodal JV
    HAMBURG box terminal operator HHLA and German state railway group Deutsche Bahn today parted ways over their intermodal JV
  • VLCC brokers get 'spooked'
    RUSHED chartering has resulted in VLCC rates rebounding in owners' favour, but brokers cautioned that tonnage supply is soon likely to favour charterers again
  • MES profits rise 32.5%
    MITSUI Shipbuilding & Engineering said today profits for the financial year ending 31 March 2012 were up 32.5% year on year, to ¥17.88Bn ($221.67M)
  • Asian Supramaxes struggle
    INDONESIA'S curbs on raw material exports are hurting Supramax bulker owners in Asia, brokers told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Canadian Pacific Union Approves Strike Option
    Canadian Pacific Railway would face a labor disruption in late May if a union representing 5,000 workers exercises a strike...
  • "K" Line Posts $503 Million Loss for Fiscal 2011
    "K" Line swung to a loss of $503 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, a big drop from...
  • Emirates SkyCargo to Begin Its Own Vietnam Service
    Emirates SkyCargo will offer its own freight capacity out of Vietnam in June, launching a service between Ho Chi Minh...
  • Samsung Overtakes Nokia in Cell Phone Shipments
    Samsung Electronics overtook Nokia in the first quarter to become the world's largest cell phone brand for the first time,...
  • Losses Surge at China Shipping and Cosco
    China Cosco Holdings, owner of Asia's largest container shipping company by capacity, and China Shipping Container Lines each saw first...
  • Maersk to Raise Freight Rates on Major Trades
    Maersk Line plans to implement a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect mid-May....
  • 2011 a Banner Year for Top Trucking Companies
    The economic recovery, tenuous on Main Street and shaky on Wall Street, is surprisingly strong on the open road, where...
  • Supply Chains Shift on China's Halting Growth
    In explaining the vast quantities of excess capacity throughout the U.S. marine terminal world, it's not hard to identify the...
  • Maersk on Market Share: Shifting to Defense
    People make money on container shipping, not in it. The business provides consistent profits for terminals, equipment lessors and non-asset...
  • Costamare Buys Two, Scraps Two Box Ships
    Containership owner Costamare has bought two containerships and sold two older vessels for scrap as it continues to modernize its...
  • ANA Net Profit Rose 20.9 Percent in Fiscal 2011
    All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), Japan's largest airline, said on Friday that its group net profit soared 20.9 percent in...
  • New Container Port in Germany to Open in August
    Europe's newest container port facility is scheduled to open in August in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and unlike its neighbors Hamburg and...
  • Freight Volume Stable at Singapore's Changi Airport
    Despite a dip in cargo movements to and from Europe and South Asia, Singapore's Changi Airport saw freight volumes remain...
  • American Feeder Lines Going Out of Business
    American Feeder Lines, which suspended its 9-month-old feeder service from Halifax to Portland, Me. and Boston this week, is going...
  • Double-Digit Brokerage Growth Boosts Echo Profit 42.9 Percent
    A 21.9 percent jump in freight brokerage propelled Echo Global Logistics' profit in the first quarter to $3.1 million, up...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • CAI continues to post good results
    Despite a slight drop in container utilisation levels and generally weaker lease rates in Q1 12 than in the same period of 2011, a change in CAI International's ...
  • China COSCO still deep in the red as financial costs soar by 315%
    China COSCO Holdings - the parent company of COSCON - has followed in the footsteps of Chinese transport compatriot China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL] and reported ...
  • Jam tomorrow for Japanese trio?
    The big-three Japanese shipping companies, have unsurprisingly posted substantial net losses for their fiscal year trading - ending March 31, 2012 - with the common ...
  • TPT wants regional role
    Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), the state-controlled operator of South Africa's main container-handling facilities is looking to establish co-operative ...
  • HHLA and DB reorganise rail investments
    Hamburg-based Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have agreed to rearrange their respective share holdings in TFG Transfracht, the main ...
  • Cagliari improves competitiveness
    Competition between Mediterranean hub ports took another turn this week when Cagliari's Port Authority decided to reduce its anchorage dues by 90%. President Piergiorgio ...
  • Bareli's total loss adds up to 'worst-ever' Q1 for underwriters
    The not unexpected confirmation from managers, Klaveness that the 3,100TEU CMA CGM-chartered boxship Bareli had been declared a 'total loss' has culminated in a ...
  • Penning: UK must develop coastal feeders
    Delivering a keynote speech at the 40th anniversary conference of the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association [PYNDA] at the IMO headquarters in London yesterday, ...
  • American Feeder Lines throws in the towel
    American Feeder Lines (AFL) has failed in its bid to revive US coastal shipping and suspended its New England-Halifax feeder shuttle after less than a year in operation, ...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Owner takes Star turn
    Bulker owner's shares do just enough to forestall delisting warning from New York exchange.
  • Private equity primes Dahlman
    Partner Lovell Minnick pumps more millions into NY shipping-energy bank as Canadian frontier looms.
  • NYK to lead big three
    Macquarie Capital tips MOL and K Line to lag behind as NYK's car carriers come to the party.
  • ESL feeling the chill
    Baltic Sea bulker operator dips into the red in first quarter as contract volumes drop.
  • Samskip snaps up a brace
    Icelandic owner takes on a couple of small vessels having bagged a loan from German banks.
  • Drunk mate caused grounding
    New Zealand report reveals Anatoki seafarer had put away four or five pints of beer before accident.
  • Bumi share sale trimmed
    Sell-off of Hassan Basma-led offshore owner raises just $377m after leading investor pulls out.
  • Shipping and shopping
    But not everyone is buying and even those with intentions are hesitating before the checkout.
  • Takeover saga in sour twist
    UPDATED: Fairstar hits out at Dockwise for unlawful deal with shareholders ahead of unwelcome bid.
  • Precious dives in the first
    Khalid Hashim-led bulker owner hit by slumping freight rates.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Web Feature: Follow the Flagship
  • Miami settlement removes port dredge obstacles
  • Medical exporter hit with fine for Iran shipment
  • LINC Logistics expects $170 million IPO
  • Infor boosts Russian railcar plant
  • Data2Logistics quickens freight bill auditing
  • Japanese lines slump to major losses in 2011
  • CKYH to call Norfolk last
  • Maersk slows FEW 3, adds Cape Town
  • Weinstein named ABS president

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 27, 2012
  • Bunker prices end week higher in the Americas
    Demand picking up on US Gulf, local trader tells Bunkerworld.
  • New Zealand's only refinery set for expansion
    Marsden Point facility is New Zealand's only refinery and supplies all of the fuel oil for the country's bunker market.
  • Congressman chairs hearing on impact of regulations
    'I am concerned about the cost and impact of several recent and forthcoming rulemakings that will affect the maritime sector.'
  • Price mixed in key north European ports
    Quiet bunker market in Hamburg, Piraeus.
  • Fujairah prices largely stable
    Prices mixed in South Africa.
  • Short sea sector calls for change to North American ECA boundary
    Recommends reducing ECA zone for certain ships to 50 nm, citing economic and environmental reasons backed by study.
  • Classification society offers shipowners help with fuel economy
    'All shipowners need assistance to cut energy costs,' says RINA.
  • Surge in China's fuel oil imports from Venezuela
    Drop in demand for product from Singapore hub.
  • New marine propulsion system claims 75% efficiency gain
    Engineers have developed a new way to convert power to thrust that 'circumvents all the inefficiencies of the propeller'.
  • Another new barge for Russian bunker player
    Vessel is third in a series of four ordered by BFC.
  • Fuel efficiency will drive demand for newbuilds
    Shipping group looks to 'modern, fuel efficient generation'.
  • Bunker player triggers ship arrest
    Reports say Vinalines vessel was detained in Singapore.
  • Bunker prices firming as week closes
    Demand largely below average across key Asian ports.
  • LNG bunker 'key' to cost effective shipping industry
    Asia can overcome challenges, 'well-placed' to lead the way, says DNV executive.
  • Innovation 'only way' to overcome key challenges
    'Innovation has played a key part in the maritime industry's development,' says Singapore's senior minister.
  • East China fuel oil stocks fall
    Strong bunker demand draw down inventories amid low cargo arrivals.
  • Chemoil director retires
    Lim Ah Doo has decided not to seek reappointment at the annual general meeting, says company.
  • First fuel-efficient suezmax joins AET fleet
    Energy saving devices will 'substantially reduce' amount of fuel used by the 157,000 dwt vessel.

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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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