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August 30, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • China-wide July port cargo volume growth slows 3.7pc from June
  • TSA members to levy eco-fuel surcharge as UN emissions mandate bites
  • Wan Hai to re-structure service in the Asia-Mexico-WC South America
  • Zim posts US$1 million quarterly profit after $79 million loss last year
  • UAE Gulftainer terminals up 23pc in H1, expects 3.5 million TEU in 2012
  • World biggest box maker CIMC profit declines, but expects recovery soon
  • Hong Kong Marine Department fire safety notice for vessels under repair
  • Sichuan and Xinjiang sign agreement on transportation cooperation
  • Maersk sells control of Ocean Africa Container Lines to Grindrod
  • Toll Group's FY2011/12 profit falls 6pc on tougher market conditions
  • Latvian ports' box volume up 27.4pc in first 7 months to 216,075 TEU
  • DHL puts Asia in touch with Europe, starts UK-India-Sweden LCL services
  • Feeder traffic from Hamburg to Poland increases 16.9pc to 133,000 TEU
  • China's total air freight volume declines 3.4pc to 437,300 tonnes in July
  • China's CDI Cargo Airlines launches itself into stiff economic headwinds
  • LA/Ontario Airport robust cargo boosted by growth of nearby e-commerce

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Bureau Veritas issues offshore unit & ship conversion guidance
  • JBS Academy commences NMIS' Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management programme
  • SCI takes delivery of Panamax bulk carrier
  • Tanker industry set for Copenhagen meet as pressures increase on the sector
  • Container port throughput to be in excess of 1 bn TEUs in 10 years: Drewry
  • India seeks direct access to Central Asia through Chabahar port
  • Cheaper credit for more export sectors in offing
  • INR up slightly
  • Sops on the anvil to boost exports
  • Vigilance Study Circle, Mumbai Chapter celebrates 2nd anniversary

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • New intermodal terminal in Tuscany
    A new intermodal terminal has been opened in Minucciano in the Tuscan province Lucca (Italy). The terminal has been equipped to load 15,000 HGVs per year and will mainly serve Ital...
  • Turkish Airlines awarded for motivational event
    Turkish Airlines (THY) has been presented with a Stevie Award's silver medal in the category "The best internal recognition/motivational event". THY was recognized for a...
  • Service changes to Djibouti
    Next Monday (3 September), Air France is adjusting its operation to Saudi Arabia. The existing thrice-weekly service to Jeddah will be cancelled and the link to Riyadh will be boos...
  • Renault Trucks: HGV leasing now called R-Trucks
    The Germany company Nutzlast AG, which has partnered Renault Trucks Deutschland GmbH since 2010, is set to operate under the new brand name R-Trucks. The firm is simultaneously aug...
  • Commercial vehicle market remains troubled
    Germany's commercial vehicle market has recovered from the crisis in 2009, but the market environment this year is still difficult, according to a new market analysis issued by Deu...
  • Hoyer joins forces with rail network operator Fesco in Russia
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based logistics provider Hoyer plans to cooperate with the Russian logistics enterprise Fesco. The two companies have just signed an agreement to that effect....
  • Marseille announces re-opening of Messina service to East Africa
    The port of Marseille (France) announced that Italy's Genoa-based shipping line Messina resumed its service from Marseille to East Africa yesterday (28 August ). Two ships - the ...
  • Three new members for CMA CGM board of directors
    The French shipping company CMA CGM will get three new members of the board of directors in September. Dominique Bussereau, former French secretary of state for transport, Peirre M...
  • Tropical storms impact on air traffic in Eastern Asia and Gulf of Mexico
    While the typhoon Bolaven continues to affect flights to/from Korea, the South Florida (USA) airports began returning to normal operations on Monday morning (27 August). However, a...
  • Biggest aircraft deal in Philippine's history
    Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order for more than 50 aircraft with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The agreement encompasses single aisle A321s and wide-bo...
  • Dachser Food Logistics opens new branch office in Koblenz
    Dachser Food Logistics Food Logistics is expanding its full-coverage logistics network for temperature-controlled food logistics with a new branch office in Koblenz (Germany). The ...
  • P&O Ferrymasters earns quality mark for temperature controlled transport
    Reefer operations at P&O Ferrymasters have achieved British Retail Consortium (BRC) accreditation for the transport of packed, temperature controlled food products following an...
  • Priority Freight acquires Awli Group Ltd
    UK-based Priority Freight has acquired the Heathrow (London) forwarding arm of Awli Group Inc. Priority says it was a logical strategic move that will help pursue its mission of be...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Prison for ship surveyor who lied to Coast Guard
  • P+S becomes latest German shipbuilder to file for insolvency
  • USCG praises salvor response in MSC Idil incident
  • Princess lays keel for second 3,600 PAX cruise ship
  • Austal results "below expectations"
  • Seastreak cat gets c.p. propellers instead of jets

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Spirit Airlines expanding service to Portland Airport
  • Norfolk Southern Railway hit with two OSHA violations
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opening Dutch Harbor office
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement adding SOx costs to bunker charge
  • Trucking group pleased with new FMCSA rule changes

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • How long will owners survive? asks Frontline boss
    Jens Martin Jensen questions how much longer the market can cope with earnings below operating cost levels
  • Germany's city of ships
    Lloyd's List attends the naming ceremony of the Hamburg Express
  • German ship finance retreat threatens entire industry
    Shipyards and component-makers feel the pinch
  • Sulphur fuel-price spread widens on US west coast
    ECA spells supply shortages for California bunkers
  • Energy Centurion still in hands of pirates but crew unharmed
    IMB says to expect release in 7-10 days once theft of cargo has occurred
  • Bourbon posts $21m first-half gain
    Offshore shipping company expands its shallow water fleet
  • Horizon Lines amends its bylaws for equity shareholders
    Parties that reach a 4.9% threshold require board approval
  • PSA International to quit Pakistani port
    Reports suggest that unnamed Chinese company will take over Gwadar concession
  • Somali piracy is down but not out
    Shipowners should maintain vigilance despite recent fall in attacks, say experts
  • Tramp owners step up rate of scrapping and sales
    German-owned ships particularly targeted
  • DP World bucks global uncertainty to post a profit
    Emerging market terminals deliver a strong performance
  • Hurricane Isaac disrupts US Gulf maritime and offshore commerce
    Major ports shut and 93% of oil production halted as storm makes landfall
  • Box Club is a vital forum for container shipping bosses
    Industry leaders must meet face to face, says Kranich
  • India and Sri Lanka shake hands
    Moves towards co-operation on maritime security may reflect larger concerns
  • CIMC invests in aviation logistics firm
    World's biggest container maker to take stake in Pteris Global
  • UK government urged to take lead in tackling West African piracy
    Maritime UK urges prime minister to instil a sense of urgency as he did with Somalia
  • Order disorder
    Zim's delayed deliveries highlight carriers' efforts to manage boxship supply
  • Virginia must drive a hard bargain over port bids, says economist
    Room to negotiate with all three contenders, says Koch
  • SITC net profit falls 19% in first half
    China's largest private boxline firm weighed down by rising bunker costs
  • CSICL posts 27% drop in first-half net profit
    State-owned yard feels the pinch despite increase in offshore orders
  • Sembcorp wins $674m FPSO contract in Brazil
    Work calls for eight modules on two rigs destined for deepwater drilling
  • Frontline loses $11.2m in second quarter
    Worse to come in second half, Fredriksen company predicts
  • TSA adds low-sulphur fuel component to bunker charge
    Move follows August 1 implementation of the North American ECA
  • Shanghai Port posts weaker profit
    Slower growth at the world's busiest box terminal highlights China's export malaise
  • Cosco losses balloon in first half
    Losses running 76.7% higher than first half of 2011
  • Spain loses appeal in $1bn Prestige lawsuit against ABS
    Landmark ruling in New York has huge implications for classification industry

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Frontline cuts losses but warns on prospects
    FRONTLINE said today it had cut losses for both 2Q12 and 1H12, but still warned that oversupply of tonnage is deepening the tanker sector's gloom
  • Subscriber notice
    TECHNICAL problems prevented the sending of several email products yesterday
  • Blast pushes up tanker rates
    PRODUCT tanker rates have been nudged higher in the Atlantic Basin, with the four-day-long PDVSA fire boosting demand for Venezuelan imports, a tanker analyst said today
  • €0.5M pollution bail ordered
    A BREST prosecutor today ordered the owners of a Russian-flag bulker to pay €0.5M ($626,310) in bail for its release
  • UAE tribunal approves Drydocks restructuring
    A TRIBUNAL in Dubai has reportedly sanctioned the $2.2Bn debt restructuring of Drydocks World
  • Star turns profits into losses
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported 2Q12 net losses of $4.6M on voyage revenues of $21.7M
  • Bourbon turns losses into profits
    OFFSHORE vessel operator Bourbon said today it turned around losses to net profits of €17M ($21.35M) in this year's first half
  • China's yard orders fall 51%
    ORDER intake at Chinese shipyards over January-July fell 51% from those of the same period last year, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today
  • Premuda loses €6.6M
    LISTED Italian tanker and bulker operator Premuda posted first-half losses of €6.6M ($8.28M) and warned that full-year results were likely to be similar
  • Wan Hai injects cash into Singapore unit
    TAIWAN's Wan Hai Lines today said it is pumping about $210M into its Singapore subsidiary
  • Dalian leads China's growth
    DALIAN is continuing to be the fastest-growing port in China, with throughput rising 26% from January to July, to 4M teu
  • CSBC profits plunge 72%
    TAIWAN'S shipbuilder CSBC said today 1H12 profits dived 71.8% year on year to NT$366.1M ($12.2M), as margins fell in the weak market
  • P+S Werften declares insolvency in Germany
    GERMAN shipyard P+S Werften declared insolvency today at district court in Stralsund, eastern Germany
  • Inspectors winding up tests on scorched ship
    SAFETY inspectors are working today to complete checks on MSC Flaminia, but their first tests were called positive by the maritime prefecture in Cherbourg
  • Sembcorp wins PETROBRAS orders
    SEMBCORP Marine's subsidiary Jurong Do Brazil has secured a $674M contract from Tupi BV, a PETROBRAS consortium to build offshore modules in the Tupi oilfield off Brazil

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Yoshitani OK on Expeditors Board, Commission Says
    The Seattle Port Commission has added its legal assessment to that of port staff in stating that Executive Director Tay...
  • Rush Is On for Ship Space to West Coast Ports
    Retailers and other cargo interests are frantically seeking space on vessel sailings to West Coast and Canadian ports now that...
  • Federal Reserve Says Economy 'Gradually' Expanding
    Shippers of retail goods and cargo related to the housing industry got a dose of goods news from the Federal...
  • Democratic Senators Demand Rail Safety Review
    Three Democratic senators on Wednesday requested that the Government Accountability Office review the safety of the freight and passenger rail...
  • Daggett's ILA Local Authorizes Strike
    The International Longshoremen's Association local that ILA President Harold Daggett headed for years voted to authorize its current president to...
  • Will There Be an ILA Strike or 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...
  • Container Handling Grows at Port of Baltimore
    The volume of containers handled by the Port of Baltimore in July jumped 15.2 percent to 61,933 20-foot-equivalent units, up...
  • LA-Long Beach Clerical Workers, Employers to Resume Talks
    Shipping lines and terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach were breathing a sigh of relief Wednesday morning after office workers...
  • TSA to Add Low-Sulfur Fuel Component to Bunker Charge
    Member carriers of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement will be adjusting their bunker charges to recoup higher costs of low-sulfur fuel...
  • Hoffman to Head Damco's Industrial Vertical Unit
    Damco hired long-time logistics executive Steve Hoffman as global head for the industrial vertical sector. Hoffman who comes to...
  • New Facility Expands UPS Presence in Halifax
    The United Parcel Service on Tuesday opened its first logistics facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a key part of the...
  • Philippine Airlines to Buy More Than 50 Airbus Planes
    Philippine Airlines this week placed an order with Airbus for more than 50 single-aisle A321 and widebody A330-300s for roughly...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Container Rates Fall 8.6 Percent
    Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade slumped 8.6 percent this week, the second weekly decline since carriers were...
  • DP World Posts Flat Profit in First Half
    DP World's profit stalled in the first half even as Dubai's state-owned global container terminal operator increased its world market...
  • OOCL Delays Delivery of Six Post-Panamax Ships
    OOCL said it is delaying the delivery date of the remaining six container ships out of eight with capacities of...
  • Port Nehru Truckers Call Off Strike
    Container trailer operators at India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) called off their strike Wednesday evening, allowing the movement...
  • IWLA Urges Veto of California Warehouse Legislation
    The International Warehouse and Logistics Association urged California Gov. Jerry Brown to veto a bill that regulates the form and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Carriers in high-wire balancing act
  • COSCO Pacific sees strong H1 results due to Piraeus and Guangzhou terminals
    COSCO Pacific's terminal business achieved solid financial results for H1 2012 - driven by strong performances from both its Piraeus terminal in Greece and Guangzhou ...
  • ZIM to raise Europe/West Africa rates
    ZIM Line has announced that it will introduce another general rate restoration on its services connecting north Europe and the Mediterranean basin with West Africa.It ...
  • TSA ups bunker charges on back of new low-sulphur rule
    A new protocol requiring vessels to reduce sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions by burning low-sulphur fuel within 200 miles of US and Canadian coasts, has led transpacific ...
  • Maersk borrows more money cheaply
    The A P Moller-Maersk Group is offering 7-year Eurobonds for a principal amount of EUR750 million with an interest rate of 3.375% on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. ...
  • Maersk cancels sailings from China
    Maersk Line has joined other carriers in announcing sailing schedule cancellations from China to Europe during China's National Golden Week holiday period starting ...
  • MSC Flaminia: fires extinguished
  • Zim Line unclear on 2012 result
    Since announcing much improved financial results yesterday, Zim Line has clarified that it is still unclear if 2012 will be profitable. Allon Raveh, the company's ...
  • Strikes cause POAL profit slide
    Although revenue inched up, operating income and net profit in fiscalyear 2011/12 both slid at Ports of Auckland (POAL) as theowner/operator of cargo-handling facilities ...
  • DP World defies economic gloom
    DP World, which is one of the biggest operators of container terminals in the world, has defied the global economic and trading gloom by posting a resilient set ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • CSCL stuck in the red
    China Shipping Container Lines saw losses swell in the first half despite a surge in volumes and revenue.
  • Shipbuilder shaves deficit
    China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group managed to narrow its net deficit in the first half despite fierce competition and a 50% decline in newbuilding orders.
  • Cosco losses swell
    China Cosco Holdings plunged deeper into the red in the first half on the back of heavy losses at its bulker and liner divisions.
  • CSCL breaks into bunkers
    China Shipping Container Lines has hatched a plan to reduce fuel costs by setting up its own bunker company.
  • Shin Yang suffers
    Malaysia's Shin Yang Shipping has posted a drop in annual earnings as costs rose.
  • Star slides in Q2
    Star Bulk Carriers slipped into the red in the second quarter, a period its chief executive described as one of the most challenging the industry has ever faced.
  • Clarksons shuts Sydney
    Clarksons is closing the doors of its Sydney office in a move which will see several experienced hands leave the shipbroker.
  • Bourbon hit by Typhoon
    Bourbon's newbuilding programme has been hit by a Typhoon in South China.
  • Tanker crew "safe"
    The master and crew of the hijacked Greek tanker Energy Centurion are believed to be unharmed, the vessel's manager said.
  • Costs sting SITC
    Rising costs continue to eat away at an improving top line at SITC International Holdings.
  • Marine orgy threat?
    A cargo of testosterone on the crippled containership MSC is among the potentially hazardous materials identified as the vessel prepares to transit the English Channel.
  • P+S admits defeat
    German shipbuilder P+S Werften has filed for insolvency after failing to agree an out-of-court restructuring deal with shipowners.
  • CSBC earnings dive
    Taiwanese shipbuilding group CSBC has recorded a steep drop in first-half profit.
  • Terry master fined
    A Russian master who grounded a tanker off Denmark has been fined EUR 6,500 ($8,200).
  • Fredriksen still hungry
    Frontline 2012 is close to enlarging its significant newbuilding catalogue with containerships potentially its next avenue for expansion.
  • Bourbon turns it around
    Bourbon has overturned a first half loss off the back of a bigger fleet.
  • Panamax breaks up
    A Sinokor bulker damaged in a collision last year has snapped in two in a storm off South Korea.
  • Bulker probed over spill
    A Russian bulker has been diverted to the port of Brest as French authorities investigate an oil leak off Brittany.
  • Big John's box brainwave
    John Fredriksen is readying another shipping spin-off with Ship Finance International preparing to unwind its container division.
  • FRO 2012 banks more
    John Fredriksen spin-off Frontline 2012 reported a surge in earnings during the second quarter but expects the current period to be weaker.
  • LSC further into red
    Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has posted a bigger loss for the first half despite revenue growth.
  • DP World edges up
    Dubai ports group DP World has increased earnings by 0.4% in the first half, as volumes grew in Africa, the Middle East and South America.
  • Frontline loss cut
    John Fredriksen-controlled Frontline has reduced the deficit in the second quarter, but is warning of worse to come in the next three months.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • NAFTA surface transport trade rose 6.6% in June
  • CASM: Solar installations flourish despite tariffs
  • Update shows U.S. economy grew 1.7% in 2Q
  • Key ILA local votes to authorize a strike
    Local 1804-1 yesterday evening gave "the authority to recommend and call for a strike if that action becomes necessary when the current Master Contract expires on September 30, 2012." Its members do maintenance and repair work.
  • Maersk to skip 5 Asia-Europe sailings in October
    The line said the skipped sailings will not impact its Daily Maersk product from Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, and Tanjung Pelepas to three main European destination ports. The product guarantees delivery time in Europe.
  • Washington Notebook: Former P&G official to help shape trade policy
  • FMC updates 'controlled carrier' list
  • Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations
    The Israeli liner carrier 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.
  • Flaminia fire extinguished
  • Jitters over West Coast clerk negotiations
    Contract talks between the ILWU Marine Clerks Association Local 63 Office Clerical Unit (OCU), and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Employers Association, are reportedly in danger of breaking down, worrying West Coast shippers.
  • CBP opens registration for Trade Symposium
  • INSIGHT aims module at cap-and-trade restrictions
  • RedPrairie updates WMS on market gain
  • Maersk hiking TP rates to Canada
  • Rickmers adds Nagoya to RTW service
  • Wheels to buy MSM Group
  • Transpacific carriers add charge for low-sulfur fuel
  • Newsflash: Management calls on ILA to meet, discuss work rules
  • Transplace lands beverage shipper
  • Hoffman joins Damco from K+N

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 29, 2012
  • Fujairah sees IFO prices weaken
    Suez's market lacked direction.
  • Bunker prices soften in European markets
    Some of the steepest falls seen In Piraeus.
  • 'More discussion' needed on ECA limits
    Business group claims there was 'no phased introduction and no level playing field.'
  • TMF Singapore appoints Senior Bunker Trader
    Steve Goh arrives at TMF from Bomin.
  • 'Simple refinery economics' may support current flash point limit
    Reassuring trend and fewer flash point off-specs gas oils from ARA suggests ample supply without sacrificing safety offered by statutory limit.
  • Another player to offer LSFO in Singapore
    TMF is 'confident' it can become a key supplier of low sulphur material.
  • Strategic alliance in China 'ramping up slowly'
    Aegean says its strategic alliance with CCBC will take up to two years to 'mature'.
  • Mid-week bunker markets soften in Asian hubs
    Supplies at major bunkering ports in Asian mainly fine.
  • Merged yards eye fuel efficient ship designs
    Merger comes amid increasing interests from investors across shipping segments.
  • Japan bunker output to improve
    Volumes to increase 9% in September, estimates show.
  • 'Robust' marine fuels business helps prop up earnings
    CEPSA's operating earnings improve partly due to a 44% increase in earnings at its refining and marketing unit.
  • Universities in diesel fuel and MGO emissions study
    Fine particulate emissions of both products 'quantitatively different but qualitatively similar'.
  • Titan delays circular despatch
    Requires additional time to finalise information which include details of its subscription agreement.

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