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July 31, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk: Key performance indicators saved firm US$90 million over 3 years
  • Samudera Shipping second quarter profit soars 300pc to US$7.5 million
  • Brazilian health inspector strike keeps ships at anchor awaiting berths
  • Nigeria fires national port chief, names three new executive directors
  • GAC warns approaching ships of Angola's sudden ballast water decree
  • Japan export growth continues, but imports fall for first time in 6 months
  • Chongqing to build European trade cargo distribution centre in 2012
  • APM T re-bids to allay talk of favouritism for Virginia Ports CT job
  • Panda Group awarded the TAPA freight security requirements certification
  • 4 conro ships to replace older, smaller vessels serving low-tech ports
  • BIFA: 100pc scanning of US-bound boxes will cause logistical gridlock
  • FedEx to drop small gas guzzlers for fewer but larger, less costly planes
  • Air freight hits 3-year low, passenger demand adds needless capacity
  • Logwin moves to sort out confusion over EU air cargo security rules

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • East African piracy slows, but West African pirates taking up slack: IMB
  • MOL commences CMS (China-Middle East) service calling Mundra
  • 'For India, Antwerp port is the fastest route to Europe'
  • Govt expects rain deficit to take a toll on kharif crops
  • Govt may impose ban on some agri futures: Thomas
  • INR surrenders early gains on fresh dollar demand
  • PMO announces roadmap for executing key infra projects
  • PSBs directed to provide services for shipments via Iran

Marine Logweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • Quebec orders dual fuel ferry at Fincantieri
  • Maine ferries get $2.4 million in grants
  • Eagle Ocean reports a flying start
  • Shell launches new cylinder oil
  • COSCO, Rongsheng Heavy issue profit warnings
  • Propeller driven catamaran promises fuel savings

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • Carrix taps Knud Stubkjær as new chief executive officer
  • Matson creates foundation to oversee corporate giving
  • Mitsui honored for assisting victims of earthquake, tsunami
  • CIT Group places orders for 3,000 new tank railcars
  • Evergreen warns customers of bogus company in China

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • Eastern Mediterranean clinches boxship order with Wenchong
    Thanassis Martinos-led company continues march into containers with more feeders
  • Shipping faces a long, cold winter
    Forget the chatter about cash-rich Greeks' heavyweight investments. Indicators seem to be signalling a much longer recession
  • Ecdis training is becoming a costly headache
    Shipmanagers face huge costs and disruption as deadline looms
  • Ship Finance and Knightsbridge lodge claim against Jianlong Group
    Zhang failed to meet guarantee on time-charter performance, case claims
  • Chartering slows for VLGCs as players wait for new gas prices
    Market able to absorb slowdown due to previous high levels of activity
  • NYK launches largest vessel to use air lubrication system
    Japanese development points to increased faith in fuel-saving friction-reduction system
  • NewLead lines up new shares-for-debt swap
    Lemissoler Maritime poised to take 36% of Nasdaq-listed owner as marathon restructuring efforts nears end
  • Iran sanctions hit cargo availability at Sidi Kerir
    Exclusive: First half of 2012 sees fall in Iranian crude transiting the Suez-Mediterranean pipeline
  • Varying jail terms for pirates raise questions about fairness
    Sentences range from four to 60 years depending on where the trial is held
  • New pipeline will boost product tankers trading out of US Gulf
    TransCanada says construction will start within weeks
  • Polaris orders capesize
    Vessel chartered out on 15-year contract
  • Guangzhou sees double-digit growth in cargo throughput and box volumes
    Port outgrows other giants in South China
  • Aframax sale indicates 15% drop in tonnage value
    Tanker Pacific buys nine-year-old ship for just $15m
  • Flaminia waits to enter UK waters
    Authorities will decide in next few days whether to allow damaged boxship into secure area
  • ICS seeks staggered approach to ballast water retrofitting
    Shipowners fear installation bottleneck if IMO schedule stands
  • Odfjell Rotterdam terminal still closed after forced shutdown
    Criticised environment ministry forced closure as it raises safety standards in Netherlands
  • CO2 curbs will not damage shipping, argues Brookings Institution
    Study suggests that the industry faces only limited additional costs
  • Temple Lang urges Brussels to make a special case for shipping
    Sector-specific guidelines should be kept, says former head of EU competition directorate
  • Höegh's vintage LNG carrier starts trading from Australia
    Older ships pull in additional earnings as owners await newbuildings
  • Scandlines sells two freight routes to Swedish Orient Lines
    SOL will also take over three ferries as Scandlines focuses on passenger-based routes
  • Mercator Lines sees net profit down 91% in April-June
    Singapore-listed bulker unit holds pessimistic market outlook
  • NITC defies EU sanctions by deploying more tankers in the Mediterranean
    VLCC heads to Turkey amid speculation that SuMed is running down Iran oil storage
  • Rongsheng issues profit warning as chairman's firm probed for insider trading
    Updated: China's largest private yard suffers double blow as stock price falls to all-time low
  • Scorpio loses $20m on sale of MR tanker pair
    Ships sold little more than a year after purchase
  • Iranian sanctions are breaking European stranglehold on insurance, says IRISL
    There will be no difference between the quality of Iranian and Western cover
  • Special case
    Shipping requires clearer guidelines from the EU
  • Moore Stephens warns on SEC disclosure requirements
    Regulators may require owners to declare when market value falls below carrying value
  • Rongsheng's trials
    The privately owned yard takes a beating
  • Jinzhou Port reports 49% drop in first-half net profit
    Reliance on coal exposes the port to volatile markets

Fairplayweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • Stubkjaer takes Carrix helm
    CARRIX, the parent of global port developer SSA Marine, today announced the appointment of Knud Stubkjaer as its new chief executive officer, replacing Jon Hemingway
  • High court OKs ex-Exxon Valdez's breaking
    ORIENTAL Nicety, once the infamous Exxon Valdez, finally received clearance for demolition today from India's Supreme Court, Fairplay was told
  • Yard resales dominate
    YARD RESALES are dominating bulker resales amid the quiet S&P market in the summer
  • ICS urges staggered installations of ballast systems
    BALLAST water treatment system installations on existing ships should be staggered to avoid chaos when the 2004 Convention is finally ratified, the ICS has advised the IMO
  • Contraband seized in port box in Guatemala
    GUATEMALAN authorities have seized 18.8 tonnes of precursors used in the production of synthetic drugs, which was smuggled from China in containers, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Iran raises P&I ante
    NIOC SAID it is prepared to provide insurance coverage for Iranian and foreign tankers transporting Iranian crude amid sanctions against Tehran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Accountant cites SEC pressure
    MOORE Stephens warned today that the SEC will increasingly pressure US-listed shipping companies to disclose the market value of their fleets
  • LNG spot rates drift lower
    SPOT RATES for LNG carriers are still edging lower, shipping analyst and broker sources said
  • Strikers stymie Colombian coal
    TWO STRIKES are curtailing Colombia's coal exports, with no short-term solutions in sight
  • NewLead swaps more debt for equity
    NASDAQ-listed NewLead Holdings today announced an agreement that would cut its debt load by another $81.M in return for shares
  • SOL builds Baltic presence
    SWEDISH Orient Line said today it is stepping up its liner business by acquiring a Germany/Finland ro-ro route and ships from Danish-German operator Scandlines
  • Sasebo whacked in 1Q
    JAPANESE builder Sasebo HI said today it posted ¥416M ($5.3M) in losses for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, reversing ¥1.85Bn in profits in the same period last year
  • Profits for Singapore Mercator unit plunge by 90%
    MERCATOR Lines (Singapore), a unit of India's Mercator Ltd, has reported a 90% fall in first-quarter profits to $0.4M
  • Iran accuses neighbouring nations on piracy
    THE IRANIAN navy's anti-piracy commander has reportedly accused rival Gulf nations of supporting pirates
  • Methanol prices holding despite explosion
    THE OUTAGE at the Petronas methanol silo in Labuan, Malaysia, is so far failing to affect demand and supply, IHS CMAI reported

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • Profit Leaps 250 Percent at Trucking Firm Saia
    Heavier freight, higher rates and a redesigned network helped regional carrier Saia send profit skyrocketing in the second quarter, despite...
  • Diesel Prices Rise for Fourth Straight Week
    Diesel prices in the U.S. rose for the fourth straight week, climbing 1.3 cents in the week ending July 30...
  • Customs Update: How to Avoid Agents of Misfortune
    One of the hallmarks of an importer's relationship with Customs and Border Protection is reasonable care. In its simplest terms,...
  • IANA Finds Fault With CSA Methodology
    Intermodal operators want federal regulators to do a better job identifying who is responsible for safety violations - motor carriers...
  • Former Maersk Chief to Lead Carrix
    Knud Stubkjaer, a former senior executive with Maersk Line and German shipowner E.R. Schiffahrt, has been named CEO of Carrix,...
  • Japan to Extend Punitive Tariffs Against US
    Japan has decided to extend, for another year, punitive tariffs on tapered roller bearings imported from the U.S. in retaliation...
  • Cargolux CEO Steps Down for Government Job
    Frank Reimen, Cargolux Airlines International president and CEO, has stepped down following his appointment to a Luxembourg government post, the...
  • Air France-KLM Cargo Loss Widens
    Air France-KLM's cargo unit posted an operating loss of 62 million euros ($76.3 million) in the second quarter compared with...
  • Shipowners Ask IMO to Tweak Ballast Water Rules
    The International Chamber of Shipping asked the International Maritime Organization to revise ballast water regulations that would require retrofitting of...
  • TNT Express Boosts Earnings on Cost Cuts
    TNT Express, the Dutch package delivery company being acquired by UPS, boosted second quarter operating profit by 67 percent to...
  • Damaged MSC Flaminia Inspected at Sea
    The damaged container ship MSC Flaminia and its accompanying tugs were halted about 100 nautical miles off the British coast...
  • Asian Airlines' International Cargo Down Year-Over-Year
    International air freight carried by Asian airlines increased in June compared to a month earlier, according to the Association of...
  • Clock Ticks on ILA Talks
    They're not there yet, but the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance are reporting progress on a new...
  • Commentary: Gridlock on the Beltway
    Q: I own a small motor carrier, and we're doing very well, thanks. But we're doing well because we quit...
  • Duane Reade Puts More Electric Trucks on NYC Streets
    Drug store chain Duane Reade lists the eco-friendly products it sells, from face wipes to glass cleaner to bamboo cutting...
  • YRC Sees Progress On Long Road Back
    A year ago, plenty of people were willing to bet James Welch wouldn't be where he is today: in the...
  • The New Dust Bowl Threatens Exports in US
    With freight rates in the westbound trans-Pacific already under pressure, the great drought of 2012 comes at the worst possible...
  • Jacksonville Builds Its Case As Southeast Hub
    It's taken three years, but the opening of MOL's TraPac international container terminal is turning the Port of Jacksonville into...
  • Dredging Projects Fast-Tracked in the East
    From his office window in the New York Container Terminal, Jim Devine can see the rigs blasting rock at the...
  • IRTA Names Paul Kramer Executive of the Year
    The International Refrigerated Transportation Association named Paul Kramer, director of logistics at Sheboygan, Wis.-based Johnsonville Sausage, as the recipient of...
  • Lineage Logistics Expands Warehousing
    Bay Grove Capital is showing no signs of slowing its investment in the cold storage industry, purchasing Castle & Cooke...
  • Railex Adds Wine Storage, Logistics
    Refrigerated rail operator Railex will spend up to $20 million to build a 500,000-square-foot bonded wine storage and distribution center...
  • Groups Criticize Obama Over Food Safety Delays
    Food importers won a reprieve from setting up verification programs for foreign suppliers, a delay that has angered consumer and...
  • Jurisdiction Battle Unplugs Portland
    How many longshoremen does it take to plug in a refrigerator? As a takeoff on an old lightbulb joke,...
  • Cloud Computing, Reusable Tags Lower RFID Costs
    RFID and the promise of real-time monitoring of perishable cargoes have existed for more than a decade. But although an...
  • Agriculture Shippers Finding Room to Go
    Despite grim forecasts earlier in the year, food shippers haven't faced equipment or space shortages in any mode. ...
  • US Beef Producers' Mixed Grill
    The U.S. cattle herd, reflecting six straight years of Americans' declining beef consumption, hasn't been this small since 1952, three...
  • Cold Train Expands Intermodal Fleet and Service
    The fledgling refrigerated domestic intermodal sector is growing this summer as industry pioneer Rail Logistics Cold Train adds 200 53-foot...
  • Short Line Investor Reacts to High Altitude Demand
    Colorado's San Luis Valley is a favorite destination among railroad fans. With an average altitude of 7,664 feet above sea...
  • On the Hill: Maritime Support Missed in Translation
    The maritime industry is no longer the oft-ignored stepchild in Washington, but increased pats on the head from Congress and...
  • Commentary: Soup to Nuts in the PNW
    If you think getting the toothpaste back in the tube is a problem, imagine trying to untangle and sort out...
  • Labor Issues Heating Up in the West, Too
    While the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance churn the wake on the East and Gulf coasts, all...
  • Daggett Expands ILA'S Tent
    International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett announced plans for the union's affiliation with a global dockworkers' organization that previous ILA...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • CAI to acquire Dritte Fund's box assets
    San Francisco-headquartered CAI International is to acquire the container assets owned by Dritte Schroeder Container Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. ...
  • Santos Brasil steams ahead in Q2 12
    The container terminal operating and freight logistics company Santos Brasil (SB) has posted a very strong result for Q2 12, with revenue, operating income and ...
  • Euro: 'no time to lose'
    That is the view of Eurogroup head, Jean-Claude Juncker who gave several press interviews at the weekend after days of turmoil on the markets spooked by heightened ...
  • HHLA lowers its earnings outlook again
    HHLA, which is the largest terminal operating company in the port of Hamburg, has adjusted its earnings outlook for 2012 lower for the second time this year. The ...
  • China COSCO issues profit warning
    China COSCO - the company which owns Shanghai headquartered COSCON - has issued a profit warning and said that the group is expected to see its net profit for the ...
  • London Olympics: GE sponsorship pays dividends
    The undeclared cost of being a main sponsor for the 2012 London Olympics seems to have paid off for US conglomerate General Electric [GE] who today advised that ...
  • FMC study: amend 'competitive disadvantage' of US HMT
    The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) report into whether ports in Canada and Mexico are taking cargo away from US terminals is firm in its conclusion: 'The Commission ...
  • Etihad Rail moves ahead with stage two of its development programme
    Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Rail, which is developing the UAE's national rail network, has offered its first tender invitations to pre-qualified companies interested ...
  • MSC Flaminia: salvors assess stability

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • Evercore cuts VLCCF
  • Carrix crowns new chief
  • Beijing LNG drive 'inevitable'
  • STQ pens ferry at Fincantieri
  • NewLead strikes debt deal
  • Hong Xiang charter default
    The expanding Hong Xiang Shipping group has hit choppy waters and defaulted on charter deals with at least two John Fredriksen linked companies.
  • Chu Kong in Macau run
    Chu Kong Shipping has agreed to manage a high speed ferry service between Hong Kong and Macau.
  • Courage sends scare
    Courage Marine is the latest shipowner to brace investors for bleak earnings news.
  • Vantage still red
    Vantage Drilling has managed to curb its losses in the second quarter but still ended the period in the red.
  • Sentenced to scrapping
    Environmental campaigners have suffered a defeat in a legal battle over moves to scrap a ship at the centre of one of the best known oil spills in India.
  • Atlantska falls
    Atlantska Plovidba has reported a huge slump in first half earnings as rates dived.
  • Grounding not a screw up
    Owners of all ships built by the Tsuneishi Zhoushan shipyard in China have been warned to check a vital link in steering equipment following a mechanical failure that led to the grounding of a five month old vessel.
  • Rongsheng hits bottom
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has seen its share price hit by a double dose of bad news.
  • Mingde in LNG tie-up
    Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries has teamed-up with Cambridge Energy Group in a bid to break into the LNG shipbuilding sector.
  • Rongsheng warns investors
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has warned shareholders that it expects to report a weak performance for the first half of 2012.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • CBP's trade symposium set for late September
    CBP will hold its annual Trade Symposium for an East Coast audience Sept. 27-28 in Washington. More details to follow on the agency's Website.
  • Canadian chamber backs FMC port study findings
    "This is a great victory for Canadian ports and carriers. The study's findings debunk claims of unfair practices by Canada," said Perrin Beatty, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
  • U.S. supports Brazil's Bahia airport upgrade
  • U.S. sets duties for Chinese turbine tower imports
  • FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications
  • NIT League applauds captive shipper decisions
  • Commentary: Daily-deal sites' logistics potential
  • Carriers struggling to enforce Asia-SA rate hikes
    "In total the carriers have announced increases adding up to more than $4,000/TEU. This illustrates that despite the actually achieved increase, it has not been straightforward to obtain," SeaIntel said. Profit struggle continues.
  • Infosys improves IT infrastructure reliability
  • COSCO warns of steep losses
    The Chinese carrier indicated poor freight rates in the bulk market, as well as high fuel prices, are to blame. It lost more than $1 billion on its liner operations, and more than $1.6 billion at the group level, in 2011.
  • Busan port names new president
  • Echo purchases another truckload broker
  • Davis heads UPS Store
  • Shipco opens Xiamen office
  • Southwest picks Milwaukee partner

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2012
  • SK Energy opens Rotterdam office
    Aims to become a physical supplier in Dutch hub 'in the very near future'.
  • Mauritius has 'tremendous growth opportunity' for bunkering
    Inchcape Shipping Services expands its operations in East Africa.
  • Mixed price movements in Fujairah
    Sharp falls in Suez.
  • Week started with prices firming in Rotterdam
    Bunker prices edge up across Europe with Hamburg the odd man out.
  • Guidelines for ships in breach of ECA sulphur limits
    US Coast Guard outlines procedures for ships unable to source ECA compliant fuel.
  • Oil major launches 'smarter' lube oil
    New product claims to improve engine wear by a fifth.
  • NYK takes delivery of air-lubricated coal carrier
    The Soyo is NYK's third vessel to be fitted with an air-lubrication system.
  • Bunker prices largely up at Asian port hubs
    Supplies of bunker fuel mostly fine in major Asian ports.
  • Buckeye completes Chevron terminal acquisition
    Terminal increases Buckeye's total liquid petroleum storage capacity by about 6%.
  • Engine maker completes trials on 'largest' two-stroke unit
    The new S90ME-C9.2 engine marks a 'generational change' in box shipping, says MAN Diesel.
  • China Cosco issues profit warning
    Losses to increase on back of low freight rates and high operating costs, including bunkers.
  • Singapore-listed shipowner in profits' slide
    Voyage expenses increased partly due to higher bunker cost for short term contracts.
  • Minor slick from Petronas tanker fire
    Slick 'being contained' by anti-pollution containment booms, says MISC.
  • Brightoil has 'aggressive working capital need'
    Repayment of convertible notes would put 'undue stress' on Brightoil's cashflow position, says financial adviser TC Capital Asia.

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