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January 3, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • ICTSI quits Syria, declares civil war unsustainable, too dangerous
  • Biggest box maker seeks US$600 million on US debt market to ease its debt
  • Port of Genoa container growth up 11.5pc to 2 million TEU in 2012
  • Ports of Rotterdam, Antwerp record flat container traffic in 2012
  • Wan Hai-Yang Ming intra-Asia THI loop calls at Shenzhen's loop Shekou
  • Four-week unloading of pre-cast units off near Wan Chai ferry pier
  • Modernised Lanzhou shunting yard opens after three years construction
  • Singapore Merchant Shipping Safety Convention rules take effect in January
  • More scrapping, sparked by eco-rules, eases overcapacity concerns
  • Pakistani fruit shippers appeal for subsidies as reefer rates rocket
  • GE Aviation to sell its hydraulic thrust reverser unit for US$200 million
  • US Customs makes biggest seizure of east Africa's narcotic plant, khat
  • Uganda calls on more girls to join the prestigious aviation industry

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • GAC India now a TRACE member
  • Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards drawing good response
  • Anti-dumping duty sought against Indian shrimp
  • Coffee exports decline by 17 pc to 47,159 t in Oct.-Dec.
  • Cut in base price for edible oils imports
  • Exports to US equate to 155 pc of its imports from India
  • FIMI seeks duty cut on iron ore fines exports
  • Govt imposes safeguard duty on Chinese electrical insulators
  • Low demand fuels petrol car exports
  • Quality certification must for tea exports below a cut off price from Feb. 1: Board
  • Kahlon takes over as KoPT Chairman
  • Port & dock workers to get increased bonus after revised PLI/PLR
  • VOC Port handles record amount of gypsum in bulk
  • Freight corridor through SGNP approved
  • EPCES calls for removing MAT & DDT on SEZs
  • Quick Take

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • Coast Guard lands salvage team on grounded rig
  • Signet Shipbuilding delivers deck barge
  • BAE Norfolk gets $50 million Navy contract mod
  • Great Lakes Dredge acquires Terra Contracting assets
  • Cecon gets construction financing for Davie newbuilds
  • Mississippi shutdown looms
  • Shell Alaska drilling unit grounds after tow is lost
  • Westcon Group buys Florø shipyard and design group

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • FTZ Board report shows big increase in exports
  • Nautilus changing brand of Suderman subsidiaries
  • Maritime Commerce Club seeking nominations for 2013 'Old Salt'
  • Port of Tacoma schedules series of free bus tours
  • New year brings updates to ship energy efficiency rules

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • German finance watchdog orders scrutiny of banks' shipping loans
    Directing auditors to check shipping portfolios in depth is likely to spark additional writedowns
  • Liquid bulk overload
    Scrapping must rise as yet more tanker ordering points to trouble ahead
  • Lauritzen takes $167m writedown
    Impairment equivalent to 8% of fleet value
  • Precious Shipping avoids long-term contracts
    Firm books only 13.5% of time charter days for next four years
  • Back from the brink
    US moves at the 11th hour to dodge fiscal crisis and avert chaos in its ports
  • Port-Evo develops first inland box depot in Bangladesh
    Project upgrades transport links between Chittagong and Dhaka
  • Mediators buy time but have yet to settle US east coast ports dispute
    'Container cliff' looms as the clock is reset for contract talks
  • Shell deal heralds fresh fears over product tanker orderbook
    MR tanker segment looks 'bloated'
  • STX shipbuilding and offshore chief resigns after assets sellout
    Lee steps down as chaebol positions itself to exit shipping
  • China Merchants expands foothold in east Africa
    DP World holds remaining stake in Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal
  • Japan Marine United finally launched
    IHI Marine United and Universal Shipbuilding merge after months of delays

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • Transfield targets North China Shipping bulker
    LIQUIDATORS of Transfield ER have filed a $57M claim against North China Shipping and are seeking to seize a bulker in Tacoma, Washington
  • OSG moves to curb sales of covered claims
    BANKRUPT OSG is seeking to restrict the sale of covered claims, including bonds, in an effort to shield tax credits
  • Founder ups Paragon stake
    PARAGON Shipping founder Michael Bodouroglou now owns 55.5% of the company following his recent equity infusion, according to an SEC filing
  • Davie to restart work on Cecon vessels
    DAVIE Shipyard's new owner told Fairplay today that work would start before February on three unfinished offshore vessels
  • US private equity swoops on containers
    GERMAN KG house Buss Capital has sold two container equipment fleets totalling 275,000 units for $410M to US private equity interests
  • Swiber notes value raised
    OFFSHORE player Swiber Holdings said today it has increased the value of its medium-term multicurrency notes scheme from S$700M ($573M) to S$1Bn
  • Sour box sector predicted
    A RECORD newbuilding influx was seen today keeping box shipping's outlook sour all this year
  • ICTSI tells why it quit Syria
    ICTSI said today its shutdown of Tartous port operations in Syria had been forced by a steep volume fall as well as war-risk factors
  • LPG spot demand seen picking up
    CONTRACT prices for LPG in January have been lowered by SAUDI ARAMCO, suggesting that spot demand is picking up, traders told Fairplay today
  • Japan's vehicle export fall continues
    JAPAN'S vehicle exports fell for the fourth straight month in November, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
  • Scrapping S&Ps slowed
    SCRAPPING prices and demolition sales slowed with the approach of the New Year
  • Mercator Lines axes timecharters
    MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) said today it will terminate timecharter agreements for two bulkers and is discussing a similar move to cancel a third bulker

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • Widespread Weakness in US Intermodal Rates
    Domestic U.S. intermodal rates weakened broadly this week, reflecting the slack, post-holiday season. Of the 36 lanes tracked weekly by IDS, 32 either dropped or remained the same from the prior week, with declines seen on lanes in all four directions. An average of West-to-East lanes dipped from $2,518 to $2,505...
  • OCU Strike Puts a Crimp in LA-LB Container Growth
    West Coast container volumes in November declined 6 percent compared to November 2011, reflecting the impact the strike by office clerical workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach had on business at the ports. Containerized imports in November were down 6 percent and exports dropped 7 percent, according to numbers published Wednesday on...
  • BlueGrace Logistics Honored in 2012 Inc. 500/5000 and Inc. Hire Power List
    RIVERVIEW, Fla. - BlueGrace Logistics announced today that it has been featured in both the 2012 Inc. 500/5000 and Inc.'s inaugural Hire Power Awards list, which recognized the fastest-growing private companies in the United States and businesses that have created the most jobs in America the past three years, respectively. In...
  • American Science and Engineering, Inc. Awarded Order for Sentry Portal Cargo Inspection System from Government Agency in Asia to Scan Air Cargo
    BILLERICA, Mass. - American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") (Nasdaq:ASEI), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced today the receipt of an order for one Sentry(TM) Portal cargo screening system from a government agency to protect an airport in Asia. Aviation security officials will use AS&E's Sentry...
  • US Manufacturing Activity Picks Up
    Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in December following one month of contraction, and the overall U.S. economy grew for the 43rd consecutive month, according to the latest ISM report on manufacturing. The PMI index registered 50.7 percent, an increase of 1.2 percentage points from November's reading of 49.5 percent, indicating expansion...
  • Launch of New PCN Invoice Monitoring System
    Screenshot of Project Cargo Network's new Invoice Monitoring System. LISS, England -Project Cargo Network (PCN) www.projectcargonetwork.com today launched a new online Invoice Monitoring System designed to encourage healthy cash flow between their Members and to prevent late payments. PCN Chairwoman, Rachel Humphrey said "As PCN is one of the fastest growing networks...
  • Lynden International Opens Service Center in Alberta
    Freight forwarding and logistics company Lynden International has opened a new service center at Edmonton International Airport in Alberta, to meet the increasing demand for transportation services for Canada's oil and gas industry. "We are expanding our long-established truck transportation offerings to include import and export services, freight forwarding, customs brokerage...
  • Canadian National Merges Chicago-Area Rail Affiliates
    Class I railroad Canadian National Railway has completed the merger of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company into its Wisconsin Central subsidiary. The merger of the two rail affiliates that connect in the Chicago area will simplify CN's corporate structure and operations in the U.S., the company said in a...
  • Halifax Port to Boost Fees
    Halifax Port Authority in Nova Scotia will increase fees, effective March 1. Harbor dues, berthage and wharfage fees on containerized cargo will increase by 1.2 percent, and wharfage fees on non-containerized cargo will increase by 3 percent....
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Indian Subcontinent-Latin America Rates
    Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will increase rates for all cargoes and container types from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to Mexico, Central America (including Panama), the west and east coasts of South America, and the Caribbean. Effective Feb. 1, 2013, the company said, rates will go up by $500 per 20-foot-equivalent...
  • Europe's Manufacturing Sector Ended 2012 in Slump
    Europe's manufacturing sector ended 2012 in a slump, with production levels and new orders decreasing further in December as demand from domestic and export markets remains low, according to business surveyor Markit Economics. The Final Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was at 46.1 in December, down from 46.2 in November, showing...
  • CMA CGM Plans Two Rounds of India, Pakistan Rate Hikes
    CMA CGM is planning two rounds of rate hikes for goods moving from India and Pakistan to a variety of destinations worldwide - North Europe, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, the Black Sea, North Africa, South and Central America, the Caribbean and Canada, as well as Houston, Texas. Effective Feb. 1, 2013,...
  • U.S. Lines Enhances Cutoff Times for Oceania Service
    Ocean carrier U.S. Lines has improved cutoff times for its weekly PSW-1 service from Oakland, Calif., and Los Angeles to Australia and New Zealand, starting immediately. From Oakland, the dry and reefer cargo cutoff will be Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Vessels will depart on Thursday nights. From Los Angeles, the dry cargo...
  • Aprile Cool Solutions, Easyfresh Merge Reefer Networks
    Aprile Cool Solutions, Aprile SpA's refrigerated container division, has merged with Easyfresh, a Valencia, Spain-based logistics company specializing in temperature controlled cargo, effective Jan. 1. The merger will improve ACS's network in the reefer logistics market, the Genoa, Italy-based company said in a written statement. "It is essential that we tie up...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Restores Lisbon Call to Med Canada Service
    Hapag-Lloyd's Med Canada Service. Ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will resume eastbound calls at Lisbon, Portugal, starting Jan. 13, as part of its Med Canada Service, which runs between Canada and the Mediterranean. The eastbound call at the Portuguese capital was added in October but was suspended shortly thereafter because of a strike, which...
  • ILA, Employers Focus on Work Rules
    The International Longshoremen's Association and its employers are shifting their attention to work rules now that a deal on container royalties has averted an East and Gulf Coast dockworker strike. The ILA and United States Maritime Alliance agreed last week to extend their coastwide master contract and supplementary local agreements through...
  • UPS Launches International Express Freight Service
    UPS today announced a new express air freight service, UPS Worldwide Express Freight, for time-sensitive international heavyweight shipments. The service is an extension of the UPS Worldwide Express package portfolio. Customers can now ship pallets of more than 150 pounds from 37 origins to 41 destinations, including overnight shipping from the...
  • Drewry Container Rate Benchmark Flat for Third Week
    Trans-Pacific eastbound spot rates were flat for the third straight week, according to the weekly Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles container rate benchmark issued Wednesday. The rate stood at $2,213 per 40-foot container for the week, unchanged from the prior two weeks. The index began the year roughly 20 percent above...
  • ICTSI Pulls Out of War-Torn Syria
    Philippine port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc., is abandoning its business in Syria because of the dangerous environment caused by the country's civil war. Under the investment agreement between ICTSI's Syrian subsidiary Tartous International Container Terminal, which has been operating at the Port of Tartous, and Tartous Port General Company, wars and...
  • Suderman Rebranded as Metro
    Nautilus International Holding has rebranded its cargo and cruise subsidiary companies Suderman Contracting Stevedores and Suderman Terminals have been rebranded as Metro Ports, Metro Cruise Services and Metro Shore Services, effective Jan. 1, according to James R. Callahan, chairman, Nautilus president and CEO. The change will not affect the current legal status...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • China Merchants expands foothold in east Africa
  • Shipping recognised in New Year Honours
    Britain's shipping industry is rounding off a good year in which it managed to perform well during a tough economic climate with several mentions in the 2013 New ...
  • Hefty rate hikes for reefer cargo
    Shippers of chilled and frozen produce are facing hefty rate increases as container lines target refrigerated cargo.Following Maersk Line's announcement a few months ...
  • Gothenburg to build logistics centre
    The port of Gothenburg has obtained state clearance to invest EUR18 million to build a new 24,000sq metre logistics centre which will be leased out to DB Schenker ...
  • USEC strike concerns persist
    Such has been the brinkmanship of contract negotiations covering 14,500 longshoremen at US container ports from Boston to Houston that the December 29 11th ...
  • Fiscal cliff fall avoided
    Equities around the world responded positively today to the news from the US that its economy had been saved from the very edge of the so-called fiscal cliff by ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • ICTSI pulls out of Syria
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), says it is pulling out of the Syrian Arab Republic due to the worsening civil war in the country.
  • Grounded Kulluk 'stable'
    Shell's grounded Kulluk drilling rig was stable after being cut lose from a troubled AHTS and running aground off Alaska.
  • Royal's New Year sneer
    Attempts to avoid heavy weather placed Royal Caribbean at the centre of a New Years Eve storm in Sydney.
  • Big John is your best bet
    John Fredriksen-backed shipping companies appear the best way for investors to deploy their funds this year, according to Arctic Securities.
  • CEO's present opened
    Michael Bodouroglou is sitting on Paragon Shipping shares worth almost $14m after his Christmas Eve present for the bulker owner.
  • BDI opens down
    Dry-cargo rates entered 2013 on a downward path amid gloomy predictions for the year ahead.
  • Wilbur's judgment date
    Shipping markets need to recover in 2014 if the industry's most famous newcomer Wilbur Ross is to maximise his returns.
  • Hagland's newbuild hope
    Broker says only one third of North Sea ready PSV newbuilds will arrive in 2013.
  • Indian summer for FAR oldie
    Farstad Shipping has booked a modest profit from the sale of an ageing anchor handler.
  • PE cash for Cecon
    Cecon has turned to private equity to secure the future of three troublesome newbuildings at Davie Yards.
  • Queen crowns trio
    Three individuals with shipping connections had extra reason to celebrate the arrival of 2013 having been recognised in the New Year honours list.
  • Fred Olsen starts fast
    Fred Olsen has enjoyed a happy start to the New Year after netting a $90m contract with Petrobras.
  • Mercator culls a pair
    Mercator Lines Singapore has cut up contracts for a pair of post-panamax bulkers owned by Italian companies.
  • Farewell Floro
    STX has continued its asset disposal efforts by offloading one of its Norwegian shipyards.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • ICTSI pulls out of Syria terminal
    The Philippine terminal operator said Wednesday it has pulled out of a terminal it operates in Tartous, Syria, including its people, due to the ongoing civil war in the Middle East nation.
  • Skipped sailings coordinated to reduce capacity
    Two rival groups of ocean carriers with separate weekly loops in the Asia-to-east coast of South America trade are each skipping alternate sailings and taking slots on each other's ships to reduce their overall capacity.
  • UPS starts time-sensitive heavyweight program
  • Lynden International opens Edmonton office
  • Huerta confirmed as FAA administrator
    Before joining the agency in 2010, Michael Huerta served as managing director of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, worked in the U.S. Transportation Department, and ran the port of San Francisco.
  • With tentative container royalty deal, ILA-USMX turn to NY issues
    The union and employers agreed last week to continue contract negotiations through Feb. 6, averting a strike that would have begun on Dec. 30, but there are still difficult issues for the two sides to address in the weeks ahead.
  • Growing ENTREC buys U.S. crane service
  • Oil rig runs aground off Alaska
  • TTX outook calls for slow U.S. economy
    The growth of the U.S. container industry will be modest this year as the U.S. economy, led by consumer demand, continues to sputter at a weak pace, according to a forecast by the giant North American railcar provider.
  • Vietnam ramps up clothing exports

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 2, 2013
  • Bunkers International undergoes staff and corporate changes
    Firm hires new General Manager in Turkey and also expands product offerings.
  • Global energy efficiency regulation now in force
    Other amendments to MARPOL Annex VI also in force, including a new ECA.
  • Fujairah sees bunker prices firm
    Prices unchanged in Suez.
  • Bunker prices firm in European hubs
    Hamburg bunker prices make strong gains.
  • WFS completes Multi Service acquisition
    'The Multi Service acquisition will expand our presence in the payment processing industry,' says WFS CEO.
  • LNG bunker market 'could develop around US coastal trade'
    Study suggests an LNG bunker market could be in place within two to three years.
  • Fuel oil players cut onshore storage in Singapore
    Observers say shipping slump means it is cheaper to hire VLCCs.
  • Delivery of bunker vessels delayed
    Both ships will be delivered to the charterer by the first quarter of this year.
  • Bunker prices rise in Asia at start of year
    No indications from Japan as the offices are closed for the holidays.
  • Bunker supplier withdraws from Singapore market
    Company elected not to renew bunker licence.
  • Fuel monitoring tech firm gets funding boost
    Red Dot Ventures will help Ascenz gain a foothold in the China market.
  • Brightoil delays delivery of fourth VLCC
    Move anticipated to have a 'positive impact' on the future value of the VLCC.
  • Bunker fuel demand to rise this year
    Accelerating world trade will push up bunker costs.
  • Titan delays release of financial result
    Due to uncertainty surrounding the outcome of its court proceedings in Bermuda.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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