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BRIEFS
October 30, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC joins others boosting reefer rates - US$1,500 per box from January
  • Prince Rupert Port evacuated after 7.7 earthquake struck offshore
  • One in five containers are late due to lack of schedule reliability: ESC
  • Dalian's Dayaowan new north port area expansion starts construction
  • NYK's LNG carrier Lusail rescues Sri Lankan fishermen in distress
  • Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe Rail starts first individual service operation
  • Shandong provincial port volume up 10pc in 9 months to 14.19 million TEU
  • Haikou container volume up 30.9pc in the first nine months to 720,000 TEU
  • Health and safety fears send Russian nuclear containership to scrap yard
  • Zim adds Ashdod on transatlantic to extend reach to south, central Israel
  • Global Shippers Forum backs NZ proposal to cull liner cartels, price fixing
  • NZ fines Costamare unit US$247,000 for Rena pollution and negligence
  • FedEx to build new US$100 million air cargo hub at Shanghai Pudong
  • US Customs and Border Protection expands advanced cargo screening pilot
  • Airbus to double US investment as WTO row with Boeing subsidies continues
  • United starts building US$45 million hanger to serve US-Middle East routes

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rates rise an impressive 22.4 pc: SCFI
  • BBC Chartering strengthens Turkish presence
  • Call for system to verify weight of loaded boxes before change in stacking rules
  • CMA CGM's Jacques Saadé receives Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Containership fleet growth slowing: BIMCO
  • DB Schenker Logistics establishes own logistics academy in China
  • Evergreen receives sixth 8,452-TEU vessel under fleet augmentation plan
  • GCS adds new feeder & short-sea links
  • KPCHAA calls for stopping levy of cess on exports
  • London P&I Club warns on unsafe Sierra Leone iron ore cargoes
  • Maersk Line to commence new India-Med service in Nov.
  • SCI wins WIPS recognition
  • Commissioning of RMQC to hamper operations at JNPCT: JNPT
  • KoPT warns of termination if HBT fails to commence operations soon
  • Industry exhorted to be economic & efficient
  • INR hits low of 54.04 against dollar

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Washington state/Coast Guard join forces for spill prevention
  • Washington State Ferries schedules community meetings
  • Corps sets maintenance closure for large Chittenden Locks in Ballard
  • Old Dominion Freight Line moves to larger Pasco location
  • Port of Vancouver, USA making progress on pathway

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Asian players move into ship leasing
    Opportunities and challenges both exist for lessors
  • The firebrand who is ready to listen
    ITF president Paddy Crumlin's image is that of a champion of workers' rights, but he is willing to engage with those ready to talk
  • Maersk in drive to persuade owners to use its fuel-efficiency systems
    Danish line unveils performance-monitoring programmes to assess chartered-in tonnage
  • Ro-ro owners seek closer dialogue with scrubber makers
    After years of distrust over exhaust-cleaning systems' performance and cost claims, shipowners seek talks as 2015 deadline looms
  • Nobu Su given days to respond to contempt case
    Taiwan-based owner faces threat of jail in NewLead charter dispute
  • Shipowners budget for 3% opcost hikes for both 2012 and 2013
    Lubes most likely to increase significantly, Moore Stephens survey finds
  • Adopt the brace position
    How does Moore Stephens' predicted 3% rise in prices relate to economic theories?
  • Marshall Islands flag fleet tops 85m gt in September
    Registered tonnage volume rises almost 14%
  • Scorpio bunker consumption figures strengthen case for eco-design vessels
    Newbuilds offer fuel savings of up to nine tonnes a day laden, tanker firm says
  • US propane exports boost LPG shipping
    Cargoes needed amid concern about global supply growth
  • Employing unarmed security teams has 'no benefit'
    New York Star attack could have been avoided, claims former guard
  • Shale gas will boost LNG shipping
    IEA says rise of unconventional gas triggers shift in global trade
  • Scorpio Tankers banks on fuel savings
    Lauro optimistic despite deeper third-quarter loss
  • Tankers boost Pakistan breakers
    Reports show three large vessels sold to buyers, ending weeks of inactivity
  • Eitzen Maritime Services presses ahead with refinancing
    Name-change sees company distance itself from troubled past
  • Evergreen Marine posts third-quarter recovery
    Taiwanese container operator recovers from losses incurred earlier in the year
  • DSME to merge energy subsidiary by year-end
    Move aims to boost efficiency for South Korean shipbuilder
  • US shuts up shop as it waits for Hurricane Sandy to make landfall
    New York Stock Exchange shut down as ports and cruise firms brace for 'frankenstorm'
  • More carrot, less stick
    Brussels must to more to help shipowners to meet low-sulphur regulations
  • Brussels approves sulphur directive
    Commission urged to support work on alternative compliance methods
  • Third-quarter result sees FSL Trust post a loss
    Figures reflect exposure of Singapore-listed lessor to Berlian Laju Tanker and Torm
  • P&I Club warns of liquefaction risk to Sierra Leone iron ore cargoes
    Safety compromised as moisture content exceeds transportable limits
  • Wanted: maritime apprenticeships
    Officers are 'sponsored' for training, rather than employed, and that must change
  • Omega goes on the offensive in Chapter 11 row
    Company browbeats lenders with dormant US sanctions and Greek lawsuit
  • CSBC's nine-month net profit plunges 62%
    Weak margins and limited orders hurt Taiwan-based shipbuilder
  • Beluga faces arms investigation, alleges German TV
    Stolberg denies claims that bankrupt heavylift firm carried weapons to DRC and Burma
  • Ningbo increases its third-quarter profit
    China's number three port benefits from transfer of land use right
  • Nanjing Tanker on course for third consecutive annual loss
    Barring last-ditch rescue bid, firm faces suspension from Shanghai Stock Exchange

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Dolphin signs rig contract worth nearly $1.1Bn
    FRED OLSEN Energy of Norway said today its Dolphin Drilling unit has signed a five-year contract worth nearly $1.1Bn to employ a semisubmersible drilling rig being built in South Korea
  • Omega fights back
    BANKRUPT Omega Navigation Enterprises is seeking a protective ruling following lender HSH's withdrawal of support for cash-collateral disbursements
  • FSL Trust posts 3Q losses
    FIRST Ship Lease Trust said today it ran up $186,000 in losses in 3Q12, reversing $152,000 in profits year on year
  • Will Rena stay on reef?
    DIANA Shipping and its insurer Swedish Club might be looking at a bill for a final bill for NZ$104M ($85.26M) in the Rena disaster
  • Drybulkers seen nearing turning point
    THE DRYBULK market that has endured its weakest three quarters for more than 25 years is nearing a turning point, shipping analysts predicted
  • Asia/Europe box rates rise
    ASIA/Europe and Asia/Med rates appeared today to reflect some of the rate increases carriers are seeking as of 1 November
  • Mystery gold ship vanishes in snow gales
    A GOLD-laden ship is missing today in Russia's Sea of Okhotsk
  • NOL to issue bonds
    NOL SAID it plans today to offer a bond under its $1.5Bn euro medium-term note programme
  • OSV builder Nam Cheong to double profits
    MALAYSIA'S OSV builder Nam Cheong said today it would be doubling net profits over the next two years because of its build-to-stock business model
  • Three seafarers rescued in Chinese sinking
    THREE seafarers rescued from a general cargo ship over the weekend were recovering today in China's Shidao port
  • Arrested ship replaced in Oz
    CIC TODAY said it has chartered a ship to replace its arrested Athena to carry out its planned Australian cruise programme
  • NYK and ISC swap PCCs
    NIPPON Yusen Kaisha has swapped one of its pure car carriers for a smaller unit from one of its tonnage providers
  • Modec pays premium for VLCC
    JAPAN's FPSO specialist Modec has paid $35.8M for Euronav's 1999-built VLCC Algarve, a high price in context with recent similar transactions
  • $3Bn in Ichthys ship financing agreed
    KOREA Eximbank and the Korea Trade Insurance said they will provide $3Bn to compatriot yards Samsung HI and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • French port creates combined-transport hub to boost transhipment traffic
    Port operator Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM) is positioning its eastern basin as the major transhipment hub for the Mediterranean, by creating a combined-transport ...
  • COSCO to pump the bond market
    Hong Kong-listed China Cosco Holdings said it plans to raise up to USD2 billion from the sale of offshore bonds in a bid to replenish capital and to pay down its ...
  • US growth boost for Obama
    US economic growth moved ahead by 2% in the third quarter of the year, according to figures released by its Commerce Department on Friday, giving a further boost ...
  • Good news for Asia - Europe liners
    The weekly Shanghai Containerized Freight Index [SCFI] saw the troubled liners serving the Asia to Europe tradelanes regain some ground last week on the back of ...
  • Spain still feeling the pain
    More than 800,000 workers have lost their jobs in Spain in the past year raising the total unemployed in the Iberian nation to 5.78 million equating to a disturbing ...
  • USEC battens down the hatches
    With Hurricane Sandy packing 85mph winds and expected to make landfall anywhere between Virginia and southern New England on Monday evening, states of emergencies ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • FOE ties up newbuild
    Fred. Olsen Energy has entered into a contract for its newest semi-submersible drilling rig.
  • Eco ships impress
    Scorpio Tankers' eco newbuilding performance numbers have won a thumbs up from the market.
  • CSSC earnings shrink
    Chinese state shipbuilding group CSSC has endured a tough third quarter as profit was chopped.
  • OW in Asia drive
    OW Bunker has added another experienced face to its global management team.
  • Mind the rate gap
    A widening rate gap between capesize bulkers and smaller vessels means something will soon give, Jefferies says.
  • UK in SeaFrance probe
    Eurotunnel's purchase of three ferries from the defunct SeaFrance will be the focus of a UK competition investigation.
  • Iran softens stance
    Iran's defence minister says the potential closure of the key Strait of Hormuz is a separate issue from the sanctions that have hit the country.
  • Disney runs into Sandy
    Hurricane Sandy is playing havoc with cruiseship schedules along the east coast of the US, as passengers on a Disney vessel revealed the power of the storm.
  • Scorpio shows eco sums
    Scorpio Tankers has moved to silence the cynics casting doubts about the capability of eco ships.
  • Stolberg's smuggling probe
    Former Beluga boss Niels Stolberg has been caught up in a weapons smuggling investigation, according to a flurry of media reports in Germany.
  • Ferries collide off France
    Two cross-Channel ferries have collided in bad weather off France.
  • Petrobras keeps Dof vessel
    Dof has stretched a period deal for one of its platform supply vessels in Brazil.
  • Sandy spur for products
    A huge hurricane set to impact the US east coast may not be good news for residents of the area but it should play out favorably for products tanker owners.
  • Bonaparte escapes
    An SNCM ro-pax has broken free of its moorings and hit a dock in a storm at Marseille.
  • NewLead gets tough
    Nobu Su could face possible jail time unless he complies with a London court ruling related to unpaid charter fees.
  • FSL on firmer footing
    First Ship Lease Trust slipped to a narrow loss in the third quarter as revenue fell away.
  • German aid increased
    Germany will be handing over more money in subsidies to domestic shipowners next year.
  • Omega fights cash cap
    Omega Navigation has hit back at its lenders for attempting to curb the use of its remaining cash reserves, claiming such a more will kill the lights at the tanker owner.
  • IHI ups forecast
    IHI Corp expects to post higher first half profit than previously expected.
  • Sasebo switches focus
    Japan's Sasebo Heavy Industries is refocusing more on shiprepair and naval business as the shipping slump continues.
  • Indonesians bag boxship
    A Herman Buss-linked containership has been snapped up by Indonesian buyers, brokers said.
  • Cargoship goes missing
    Russian authorities are searching for a cargoship that went missing with a cargo of gold in the Okhotsk Sea.
  • Evergreen back to black
    A stronger third quarter has erased losses so far this year at Taiwanese boxship giant Evergreen.
  • Third death on Sagittarius
    A superintendent newly appointed to oversee safety on the Hachiuma bulker Sage Sagittarius has been killed - the third death on the ship since August.
  • NADL makes US filing
    John Fredriksen-controlled North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has moved one step closer to listing in the US.
  • K Line boxship hit twice
    A K Line containership has been the victim of a double robbery during a single visit to a port in Indonesia.
  • Dynacom drops singles
    Dynacom looks to have sold the last of its single-hull VLCC tankers for scrap, according to broker reports.
  • NOL back at bond table
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is returning to the bond market for the second time this year to raise fresh capital.
  • MOL scrap young cape
    Another young capesize bulker has been reported sold for demolition, according to broker reports.
  • Modec linked to Algarve
    Modec is reported to be behind the purchase of a modern VLCC from tanker owner Euronav brokers say.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Kapsch names Freund VP sales
  • Report says water infrastructure funding inadequate
    A new report from the National Research Council says that due to insufficient funding, many portions of the Army Corps of Engineers' water infrastructure program are not being maintained at acceptable levels of performance and efficiency.
  • East Coast ports close as Hurricane Sandy approaches
    Ports from Virginia to New York have closed facilities Monday in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's landfall.
  • Freightwatch reports Brazil electronics heist
    "Warehouse robberies typically are the largest value incidents due to the high volume of product stored in a single location. Brazil has recorded several multi-million dollar losses this year due to warehouse invasions," the security firm said.
  • TNT's 3Q income rises
    The integrated parcel delivery company said Monday its third quarter operating income rose 43.8 percent year-on-year to 46 million euros ($59 million). Revenue in the quarter rose 2.1 percent to 1.8 billion euros.
  • TNT vet Lombard named Geodis CEO
    Former TNT Express Chief Executive Officer Marie-Christine Lombard has been named CEO of Geodis, the forwarding arm of France's state-owned railway SNCF. She left TNT in September ahead of a proposed UPS takeover.
  • DHL to build new parcel center

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • LSFO premiums easing as supply options grow
    Price of compliant fuels in some markets now significantly lower than when North American ECA took effect.
  • Fujairah prices start the week up
    Suez reports dry market with no fixed date for replenishment.
  • Campaign organisation applauds EU sulphur directive adoption
    'When it comes to air pollution, the EU should follow the USA and Canada by making the entire EU coastline a low-SOx and low-NOx zone.'
  • Singapore arrest ends long wait for payment
    Bunker company had 13-month wait before outstanding bill was paid.
  • EU's sulphur compromise close to becoming law
    Updated Sulphur Directive regulating ship emissions at final stage of the process before official publication of the law.
  • Framework lacking in LNG bunkering, study finds
    Feasibility study covers four Belgian ports.
  • Lubes: Industry expects 3% rise in cost
    Shipowners expect lubes to jump ahead of other costs, survey finds.
  • Former BP and Brightoil executive joins O.W. Bunker
    Paul Bradshaw has been appointed as Regional Manager for O.W. Bunker Asia.
  • Week starts with IFO prices largely down
    Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Odfjell in move to protect Dutch operations
    Seeks to lay off more than half of local staff to avoid bankruptcy after terminal suspension caused the company to lose major clients.
  • Industry players discuss LNG as bunker fuel
    LNG may cost more than bunker fuel in the future, says NOL executive.
  • Titan delays despatch of circular
    Circular to detail, among other things, subscription agreement with Guangdong Zhenrong.
  • Bunker buyer role 'critical' to shipping
    Shipping crisis changing the way bunker purchasing is being done, say industry players.
  • More suppliers offer LSFO in Singapore
    Eight out of Singapore's top 20 suppliers now offer LSFO to vessels, a Bunkerworld survey shows.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
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
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PIRACY
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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"
TRADE
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
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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."
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
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%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
INDUSTRY
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
TRUCKING
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
SHIPYARDS
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
PORTS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
LEGISLATION
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
CRUISES
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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%
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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%
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
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
SHIPPING
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
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
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.
COMPANIES
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
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
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
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
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.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
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
LOGISTICS
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
LOGISTICS
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.
OFFSHORE
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
SHIPPING
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
PORTS
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
INDUSTRY
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
COMPANIES
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
ASSOCIATIONS
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MEETINGS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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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