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BRIEFS
January 4, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk revives sailings on its Far East-North Europe AE9 service
  • Carriers resume call at Dammam again after Ramadan congestion cleared
  • Mainland-Taiwan rates must be filed with Shanghai Shipping Exchange
  • China Merchants buys control of Djibouti's Red Sea container terminal
  • APL launches Japan Straits 1 service to serve south east Asian ports
  • Jebel Ali Port Terminal 2-3 expansion on track to open in 2013-2014
  • Weifang port's first container shipping line launched as short-sea service
  • Ex-ELAA boss Chris Bourne makes Queen's Honours List as MBE recipient
  • Great White Fleet upgrades as Chiquita shifts from reefer ships to boxes
  • Panama expansion half done after US$4.3 billion in contracts over 5 years
  • DHL Global Forwarding launches 12 new shipping services from China
  • Money-losing same-day shipping craze hits Amazon-fearing US retailers
  • Aeroflot dumps GSSA Active, plans to go it alone with Internet sales
  • Chongqing state body launches air cargo charter flights to Hong Kong
  • Vietnamese jet fuel thieves sell cleaning burning aviation petrol

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • Quick Take
  • Adani Hazira Container Terminal commences paperless, online web transactions for terminal operations
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port, trade look forward to a better 2013
  • JN Port handles 64.21 mt, 4.25 m TEUs in 2012
  • Lukewarm response to KoPTs new tender for contractor at HDC
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • Emirates adds second B777-300ER to Glasgow
    Dubai-based Emirates upgraded its second daily Glasgow (UK) flight from 1 January 2013 by adding a second daily Boeing B777-300ER to replace the Airbus A340-300. The move gives an ...
  • Etihad increases Lahore Service
    Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates' national airline based in Abu Dhabi, has boosted its services to Pakistan. From 2 January 2013, the airline began to operate four addition...
  • Northeast Asian airlines extend services until 30 March
    Eva Air has extended its Taipei - Bangkok (Thailand) service until the end of the winter 2012/13 season. From 1 January to 30 March 2013, the Taiwanese carrier is operating 15 week...
  • Rhenus Office Systems scoops up Docu Care BV in Netherlands
    The document logistics firm Rhenus Office Systems, a member of the German logistics company Rhenus, took over the Dutch firm Docu Care BV, headquartered in Sint Anthonis, on 1 Janu...
  • NYK-Hinode Line and NYK Global Bulk to merge
    NYK-Hinode Line Ltd and NYK Global Bulk Corporation (NGB), two key wholly owned subsidiary companies of the Japanese shipping company NYK, agreed to begin preparations to merge las...
  • Two major contracts for Mercedes-Benz Lkw in Turkey
    Mercedes-Benz Lkw has landed two major contracts in Turkey. One is from the long-standing Mersin-based client Kahramali Logistics that ordered 150 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to re...
  • Russian Railways completes acquisition of 75% stake in Gefco
    JSC Russian Railways has completed its acquisition of 75% of the shares of Gefco SA from the French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen. The deal cost a total of EUR 800 million. ...
  • Court rules in favour of cleaner trucks in California
    Nearly a million of old heavy-duty diesel vehicles running on roads in the US state of California must clean up their pollution, according to a district court ruling. The regulatio...
  • InterRail positions itself in Caucasus
    Switzerland-based InterRail Holding AG acquired a 50% shareholding in the rail service provider AzerRail in Baku (Azerbaijan) on 1 January 2013. The other 50% stake is held by the ...
  • New operations manager for Combi Lift's Australia team
    Combi Lift's team in Australia was strengthened by new operations manager, Eike Hemp, on 1 January. The Australian team already counts Micki Hellerup as project manager and Michael...
  • BNSF Logistics acquires Albacor Shipping
    After nearly a year of negotiations, the shareholders of the Albacor Shipping Group have decided to sell their business to BNSF Logistics and to become a part of the Berkshire Ha...
  • Reshuffle at Etihad Cargo division
    There have been several key appointments within Etihad Airways' cargo team. Robert Fordree has been promoted from senior network performance manager to head of cargo handling. Ford...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • Transocean agrees to pay $1.4 billion Deepwater Horizon...
  • DFDS in RO/RO negotiations with P+S Werften
  • Star Bulk lenders agree to deferment of payments
  • Crowley makes VP appointment

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • Evergreen Line christens new L-type container ship
  • Port of Portland schedules PDX noise committee meeting
  • Crowley taps Yacavone as petroleum team V.P.
  • Boeing setting records with 2012 airplane orders
  • New SOLAS lifeboat rules entered into force January 1

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • Unhappy new year
    Although many will tread water in 2013 others will join the corporate casualties
  • Glimmers of hope for rates on key Asia-Europe box trades
    Freight Forecaster reveals positive indicators but other lanes remain subdued
  • Product tankers position themselves for growth in India-Europe trade
    Fresh refinery closures in Europe will boost longhaul imports of diesel
  • Chemtanker owner predicts mass scrapping in next four years
    Older fleet phase-out will free space for new tankers, Gefo predicts
  • DFDS in talks with P+S to complete ro-ro orders
    Bankrupt shipbuilder hopes to fulfil contract for two freight ferries
  • JadeWeserPort faces legal fight over vessel dues
    Eurogate sues port authority over range of fees
  • Stay out of shipping for now, says Mehrotra
    Offshore investments are the only safe bet today, warns Foresight boss
  • Star Bulk announces covenant waivers
    Deal will free up cash and cut interest bill, says dry bulk operator
  • Mexico's Tomza becomes a VLGC owner
    Company joins others eyeing a bright 2014 for gas ships
  • Thoresen Shipping opens Europe base
    Parent company renews bid to raise capital from a rights offering
  • South Korean shipbuilders set out their new year resolutions
    Yards play it safe after missing 2012 targets
  • Sweetheart price
    Fincantieri buying a majority stake in profitable STX OSV carries a caveat
  • Textainer continues box buy-up
    Bermuda giant takes on 24,000 teu of managed dry freight containers
  • Junior lenders target non-Chapter 11 assets in Omega Navigation case
    Latest legal twist comes on eve of crucial hearing

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • US tax deal lifts project cargo sector
    WIND ENERGY tax credits included in legislation passed by Congress on 1 January to avoid the US 'fiscal cliff' will support project cargo imports for at least a year
  • STX shipbuilding boss pays price by quitting
    STX vice-chairman Lee Jong Chul has resigned from the South Korean conglomerate, less than a month after he was deployed to oversee its shipbuilding business
  • Sanctions kill Iran's Asian LPG exports
    SANCTIONS against Iran have wiped out LPG exports to Asia
  • Nam Cheong incorporates two subsidiaries
    MALAYSIA'S OSV builder Nam Cheong said it has incorporated two new wholly owned subsidiaries in Labuan, Malaysia
  • Chaebols bid for KL
    FIVE SOUTH Korean companies are bidding to take over compatriot Korea Line
  • Bumi Armada lent $276M
    MALAYSIA'S offshore player Bumi Armada Berhad said it has secured syndicated term loan of up to $276.4M for its jointly owned unit Armada D1
  • Ezra sells unit in Norway
    SINGAPORE-listed offshore player Ezra Holdings said it has disposed of all its shares in wholly owned Norwegian subsidiary Hinna Base for 62.2M krone ($11.2M) in cash
  • Japan Marine United finally takes off
    JAPAN Marine United, the much-heralded combination of Japanese shipbuilders Universal and IHI Marine, finally took off in the New Year
  • VLCC demand rise can't nudge rates
    DESPITE rising demand for crude shipments in mid-January, VLCC rates are remaining soft because of ample tonnage, brokers told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • United Airlines Launches First 787 Dreamliner International Route
    Boeing 787 Dreamliner. United Airlines, the North American launch customer of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has received its sixth 787-8 and initiated its first international route from Los Angeles to Tokyo. The Los Angeles to Tokyo route will offer a daily flight, including a return flight, starting immediately. United Airlines will also...
  • Port of Montreal Presents Gold-Headed Cane
    Jean-Luc Bédard, Port of Montreal's harbour master and vice president of operations (left) with Captain Deepinder Singh of the Mississauga Express. (CNW Group/Montreal Port Authority) MONTREAL - Montreal Port Authority (MPA) President and CEO Sylvie Vachon officially inaugurated the start of a new year of activity at the Port of Montreal...
  • Port of Montreal Welcomes First Ocean-Going Vessel of 2013
    Mississauga Express. MONTREAL - By crossing the Port of Montreal's downstream limits at Sorel at 1:12, the Bermuda-flagged Mississauga Express became the first ocean-going vessel to reach the Port of Montreal without a stopover in 2013. The Mississauga Express, under the command of Captain Deepinder Singh, is a container-ship operated by shipping...
  • Robert L. Johnson Acquires R. Thompson Trucking
    Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies and chairman of RLJ Equity Partners, today announced the acquisition of regional trucking company R. Thompson Trucking, now RLJ Thompson Trucking, from Linx Capital Partners. RLJ will partner with President and CEO Richard L. Thompson and the rest of the senior...
  • US Intermodal Rail Volume Nears Record in 2012
    U.S. intermodal rail volume rose 3.2 percent year-over-year in 2012, marking the second most robust year since 2006, according to the Association of American Railroads. The 374,918 intermodal units handled last year was 14,885 units, or 0.1 percent, less than the high hit in 2006. Carload traffic in 2012 fell 3.1...
  • Trimble Acquires ALK Technologies
    California-based logistics technology company Trimble Navigation today acquired ALK Technologies, a privately owned Princeton, N.J.-based company that specializes in transportation tools. The addition of ALK is expected to extend and complement Trimble's Transportation and Logistics product portfolio and will be reported as part of Trimble's mobile solutions segment. Financial terms of...
  • Radiant Logistics Acquires International Freight Systems
    ichigan-based transportation company Radiant Logistics has acquired operating partner and freight forwarder International Freight Systems of Oregon, which has operated its air freight division under the company's Airgroup brand since 2007. The company structured the transaction with a portion of the expected purchase price payable in the subsequent periods based on...
  • Evergreen Debuts Eighth L-Type Container Ship
    Bronson Hsieh, second vice group chairman of Evergreen Group (third left); Sook-Je Lee, sponsor for the new ship's rope cutting (center) and the crew of Ever Leader. Taiwan-based Evergreen Group today held a naming ceremony for the Ever Leader, Evergreen Line's eighth L-type container ship, at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard. The...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Launches Colombia-Haiti Service
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new service to Cap Haitien, Haiti. The service will operate under a connecting carrier agreement with Frontier Line, offering a weekly connection with a transit time of four days from the Port of Cartagena, Colombia....
  • PD Ports Launches New Operating System at Teesport
    PD Ports launches Navis operating system. British port operator PD Ports has installed a new terminal operating system at Teesport's container terminal. The system was built by software development company Navis to streamline operations and improve services for customers. It covers wide span gantry crane operations and port-centric logistics activities. The system was...
  • Jaxport Moves Forward on Intermodal Rail Terminal
    The Port of Jacksonville recently spent $2.4 million for a 2.4-acre site that will become the home of a $30 million intermodal container rail terminal. The facility, which will connect to a CSX Transportation line, will allow shippers to move their containers from nearby terminals, particulary the adjacent TraPac terminal,...
  • Buss Funds Sell 275,000 Containers Worth $410 Million
    Buss funds sell 275,000 containers to Seaborne Intermodal. The two largest container funds of Buss Global, a collection of transportation equipment investment funds, have sold about 275,000 containers for approximately $410 million to Seaborne Intermodal, a subsidiary of Intermodal Holdings, which is an entity recently formed by U.S.-based private equity firm...
  • Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Reynolds to Safety Director Role
    South Carolina-based less-than-truckload transportation company Southeastern Freight Lines today promoted Chris Reynolds from North Atlanta service center manager to director of safety and security. Reynolds has been with the company for more than 26 years, beginning as a management trainee. He will relocate to Columbia, S.C....
  • Q&A: Your Best Backup Plan? A Good Database
    Q: Are descriptions, National Motor Freight Classification item numbers and freight classes required on the bill of lading? We currently have less-than-truckload pricing in with a third-party logistics provider that is freight all kinds. We are moving to a new operating system, and our IT department is questioning the needs in...
  • US Senate Confirms FAA Administrator, FMC Commissioner
    The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nominations of Michael P. Huerta as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and William P. Doyle as commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. Huerta was confirmed for a five-year term as FAA administrator after the position had been vacant for more than a year, the...
  • Con-way Freight Receives LTL Carrier of the Year Award From Ryder Supply Chain Services
    ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced it has been honored with an LTL Carrier of the Year award by the Ryder Supply Chain Services account team supporting a major high-tech manufacturing customer. Con-way Freight was recognized by...
  • Southeastern Receives Brunswick Bowling 2012 Crown Club Supplier Award
    LEXINGTON, S.C. -Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was recognized with the 2012 Brunswick Bowling Crown Club Supplier Award for its outstanding service and support for innovation to Brunswick bowling products. Of the award's 10 recipients this year, including suppliers of raw materials, manufacturing...
  • Apptricity Announces Smartfleet Mobility Solution for Vehicle-Based Businesses
    DALLAS, - Apptricity, provider of the Jetstream suite of supply chain, e-procurement and financial productivity solutions, announced today the availability of Smartfleet, a transformative new way to deliver the competitive advantage of wireless work order, inventory and warehouse management to vehicle-based businesses. Smartfleet leverages Alcatel-Lucent's ng Connect Program to empower...
  • Matt Yacavone Joins Crowley as Vice President of Sales and Chartering, Petroleum Services
    Matt Yacavone, Crowley's new VP of sales and chartering for petroleum services. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Crowley Maritime Corporation announced today that Matt Yacavone has joined the company as vice president of sales and chartering for Crowley's petroleum services team. He will be domiciled in the company's Jacksonville headquarters and report to...
  • DFDS, P+S Werften Continue Ro-Ro Negotiations
    DFDS, a short-sea transportation company in North Europe, has confirmed that its negotiations with the German shipyard P+S Werften concerning the construction of two roll-on, roll-off ships are ongoing. The offered price of the two new ships is 84 million euros (about US$110 million). The contracts have yet to be finalized, but...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • Safety first at the CY
    According to data provided by the freight transport insurer TT Club, 75% of the cost of injury claims in terminal facilities resulted from container yard [CY] equipment ...
  • New agreement strengthens GAC's West African presence
    Dubai-based GAC has signed a Global Network Agency (GNA) agreement for ports in Ghana, Togo and Benin with Oil and Marine Agencies (OMA) Ltd, effective from January ...
  • ICTSI pulls out of Syria
    Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services [ICTSI] has pulled out of its Tartous port operation in Syria due to the civil war in the Middle East ...
  • Steady growth predicted for China
    With China's manufacturing activity expanding for a third consecutive month in December, economists are expecting a continuation of the rebound in the world's second-largest ...
  • No light at the end of the container tunnel?
    For the container liner industry 2013 has started as 2012 finished: on shaky foundations.For example; cargo forecast predictions from Asia to Europe remain in a ...
  • Seaspan poised to seal bumper Yang Ming contract

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • DHT VLCC leaves TI
    Tankers International has confirmed the departure of a DHT Holdings (DHT) crude carrier that traded with its VLCC pool while operating with Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG).
  • Stage set for expansion
    An increasingly prominent US commodities trader is gearing up for an expansion campaign following the completion a coup that saw a group of Wall Street heavyweights seize a majority stake.
  • Daiichi in the crosshairs
    A cargo complaint aimed at cash-strapped Japanese operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha is starting to take shape in the Southern District of New York.
  • Write-downs pose hazard
    A new wave of write-downs may be on the horizon following a German financial regulator's call for continued scrutiny of shipping's leading lenders and their loan portfolios, according to analysts at ICAP Shipping.
  • CPP named top pick
    Wells Fargo Securities has crowned Capital Product Partners (CPP) of Greece and Norway's Seadrill Partners as two of its top stock picks for 2013.
  • Attractive deal for Excel
    Excel Maritime Carriers is tipped to have thrown one of its smallest bulkers on the scrap heap.
  • BLT's final breather
    A court in Indonesia has agreed to postpone Berlian Laju Tanker's (BLT's) PKPU hearing by another 75 days.
  • Dry could surprise
    Jefferies delivered a glimmer of hope for battered dry-cargo owners today suggesting the struggling market could offer up some surprises this year.
  • P+S ships born again
    DFDS is hopeful of securing delivery of two troubled newbuildings at P+S Werften.
  • Star Bulk defers $24m
    Financially squeezed dry cargo operator Star Bulk is to be allowed to defer payment of $24m this year and next following a deal with its banks.
  • TTA in Euro advance
    Thoresen Thai Agencies has raided Ultrabulk for a dry-cargo executive to lead its first European venture.
  • China project hits snag
    A plan to export iron ore from the new Forecariah mining project in West Africa has encountered problems with its transhipment system.
  • Tipping point tagged
    A turnaround on the global economy is set to take place this year, according to trade association BIMCO.
  • Pay cut for NOCC
    Norwegian Car Carriers has taken a pay cut to stretch out a charter contract with Hyundai Glovis.
  • Oasis pain draws Turku cull
    Hundreds of heads are to roll at STX Finland after it missed out on a $1.3bn cruisehip order from Royal Caribbean.
  • Equinox files for judicial management
    Accommodation and repair vessel operator Equinox Offshore has applied for judicial management in Singapore.
  • Duo aim high
    Anticipation of rising demand for offshore units has led the world's two largest shipbuilders to hike their order expectations for the year ahead.
  • Conover jumps ship
    Cruise industry veteran Pamela Conover is back at the helm of a luxury cruise line after joining SeaDream Yacht Club as its new chief executive officer.
  • Pirates head for Hormuz
    Somali pirates appear to have stepped up their attacks on shipping, with vessels heading for the Strait of Hormuz being their latest target.
  • Seacor quits oil trading
    Seacor Holdings is out of the crude oil trading game after selling Seacor Energy Inc, its energy trading division, to Houston-based Par Petroleum Corp.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • Beer logistics company acquired
  • SSA could take over APL Terminal in Oakland
    APL, the largest container carrier in Oakland, said last month it will move its operations in Oakland from GGCT to the adjacent Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT), berths 57-59, which is already operated by SSA Marine.
  • Airlines poised for 2013 growth
    Improving balance sheets, traffic in the second half of December that exceeded expectations, and currently stable fuel costs are all reasons to celebrate a strong airline industry in 2013, according to Dahlman Rose & Co.
  • United Fresh names Wolk VP marketing
  • Hapag-Lloyd resumes call at Lisbon
  • Landstar-OOIDA case concludes
  • Baltic Reefer, Seatrade form joint venture
  • Railroads play major role in U.S. oil boom
  • Ship managers fret over weak freight rates
  • Radiant buys International Freight Systems
  • Trimble acquires ALK in trucking IT deal
    The trucking software provider Trimble said this week it has acquired privately-held ALK Technologies, a Princeton, N.J.-based developer of routing, mapping, mileage and navigation technologies.
  • Long Beach to break ground on new bridge
    The project, expected to take three years, will create the largest bridge in Southern California, spanning the navigation channel that separates facilities on Terminal Island and the neighboring Port of Los Angeles.
  • Hapag-Lloyd to offer service to Cap Hatien
  • Martin-Neuville named Geodis Wilson's COO
  • Singapore forwarder expands handling capabilities
  • Salvors board Shell rig
  • Crowley names Yacavone VP petroleum sales
  • Freeport appoints Strader CFO

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 3, 2013
  • Stable market holds in Fujairah
    Mixed outlook in South African ports.
  • Mixed outlook for European prices
    Gains mainly seen in southern Europe.
  • New York ferry to run on LNG
    Move will save cash and cut emissions.
  • 'Supply overhang' to persist
    Fuel oil arbitrage volumes to remain high for at least the next two months.
  • Fuel oil stocks in Singapore keep falling
    Distillates stocks also drop.
  • Smuggled fuel sold in Middle East markets
    Iranian authorities catch smuggling ring using fish trucks.
  • Bunker prices in Asia end mixed
    Prices higher in Singapore and Hong Kong, but lower in Busan.
  • Aegean shares downgraded
    Ratings lowered to 'underperform'.
  • Risk management firm appoints two senior managers
    Both with company since 2008.
  • China imports 3% more fuel oil in December
    Rise attributed to falling fuel oil prices in Singapore during November.
  • Singapore sets bunker price record for 2012
    Industry observers unsure if bunker prices will continue their climb this year.
  • Men pleaded 'not guilty' for robbery attempt on bunker tanker
    Eight Indonesians face maximum jail term of 20 years and caning if convicted.
  • Chemoil completes sale of Singapore terminal
    A month after shareholders approve the sale to Germany's Oiltanking.

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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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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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