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January 18, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • G6 Alliance sticks with five loops for Asia-north Europe in 2013
  • MSC raises US$43 million to build Lithuanian deep-water Klaipeda port
  • Los Angeles port up 1.7pc to 8 million TEU in 2012, but strike hurt
  • Hamburg Sud-Hapag Lloyd merger talks stymied over control and layoffs
  • Fujian ports box volume increases 10.6pc to 10.7 million TEU in 2012
  • Mediterranean Shipping Company joins Zim in Tampa-based Latin loop
  • Guangdong to build highway network to cover all its counties by 2015
  • Shaanxi road builders put 4,000 kilometres in service from 1986-2013
  • Port of South Carolina post 10pc container volume increases in 2012
  • Port of Los Angeles US$137 million intermodal rail yard breaks ground
  • Singapore's APL introduces feeder service between Germany and Poland
  • NYK Shipmanagement relocates New Delhi office to suburbs in Gurgaon
  • China Logistics Group launches Shanghai-based truck-to-port service
  • Chongqing to build intermodal base for Chongqing-European railway
  • Hactl cargo up 2.1pc in 2012 as it faces 2013 without Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay and Dragonair December cargo up 3.4pc to 146,897 tonnes
  • Frankfurt's Fraport air cargo volume shrinks 6.7pc on global downturn
  • Belgium's Liege Airport suffers 14.5pc cargo traffic decline in 2012
  • Suspended Kashgar-Islamabad charter flights to resume after 2 year lull

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • Baltic index up on higher Capesize rates
  • Cosco reportedly considering taking controlling stake in Greecen s Piraeus port
  • G6 Alliance to maintain current 5-loop product structure for Asia-North Europe service in 2013
  • MANSA s 2nd training programme on shipping logistics concludes
  • MSC launching three new services at
  • Petronet LNG net profit up 8 pc in Q3
  • Essar Ports registers impressive performance in Q3 & nine months
  • Port of Singapore handles 31.6 m TEUs in 2012
  • USTDA representative discusses possible grant with JNPT Chairman
  • Global air cargo security market to surge in 2013: Report
  • Indo-Bangla rail link projects to be expedited
  • Fieo seeks refund of state taxes, creation of Export Development Fund in pre-Budget memorandum
  • India joins worlds largest trade technology platform
  • India pushes for easier norms in trade pact with developed nations

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • New railway link in Cambodia
    The China Railway Group and the Cambodia Iron & Steel Mining Industry Group have signed a USD 11.2 billion agreement to build a new railwayline in Cambodia. The new 405 km long...
  • Port of Ilyichevsk increases cargo handling in 2012
    The port of Ilyichevsk (Ukraine) handled 5.37 million t of general cargo, 1.66 million t of liquid bulk and 7.5 million t of dry bulk cargo in 2012, according to Alexander Grygoras...
  • Etihad Cargo opens new China route
    Abu Dhabi (UAE)-based Etihad Cargo is inaugurating a new direct weekly freighter operation from its hub to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou today (17 Janua...
  • First biogas recovery truck in Sweden
    Sweden's first recovery truck powered by biogas has now gone into service. Svempas, a recovery service business, will mainly use the truck for customers who want to be associated w...
  • Pioneer Railcorp purchases rail line from Maumee & Western Railroad
    USA-based Pioneer Railcorp's wholly owned subsidiary Michigan Southern Railroad Company has purchased the rail line formerly known as the Maumee & Western Railroad Corporation ...
  • Volvo Trucks' US dealer network strengthens support capacity in the Southeast
    Investments by Volvo Trucks dealers throughout the south-eastern USA have resulted in a nearly 21% increase in work capacity in that region since January 2010. During that time, th...
  • Cargolux Airlines International's new board of directors elected
    Cargolux Airlines International (CAI) has made several changes to its board of directors following the State of Luxembourg's acquisition of Qatar Airways' 35% stake in CAI on 31 De...
  • PAL shelves planned Toronto service increase
    Philippine Airlines (PAL) returned to North America's east coast at the end of last November, by starting flights to Toronto (Canada). The carrier, which had intended to boost the ...
  • Japanese carriers ground "Dreamliner" fleet after new incident
    Following the emergency landing of an All Nippon Airlines (ANA)'s domestic flight operated by a Boeing "Dreamliner" on 15 January, both Japanese Boeing clients - ANA and...
  • Grimaldi invests in port of Barcelona
    A ceremony to mark the laying of the foundation stone of the new 63,000 sqm Grimaldi Group terminal was held at the Muelle Costa in the port of Barcelona on 14 January. The Italian...
  • Spedition Kukla opens agency in Berlin
    Spedition Kukla, a Munich (Germany)-based forwarding company that specialises in multimodal traffic, opened a sales agency for sustainable transport solutions on Potsdam Square in ...
  • Rhenus Port Logistics now in Weil am Rhein
    Rhenus Port Logistics GmbH & Co. KG, a member of the German Rhenus Group, recently raised its flag in the inland port of Weil am Rhein (Germany), close to the Swiss border. The...
  • Airland Projects transports railcars from China to Sierra Leone
    Airland Projects A/S, the Danish member of the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC network, was recently contracted to move 600 iron ore rail wagons from China to Sierra Leone. As th...
  • New manager for Ontime Logistics
    Ontime Logistics Speditions GmbH has selected Mario Geir to head its branch office in Innsbruck (Austria), with immediate effect. From that location, Geir and his team provide air ...
  • Second managing director of Fraport Cargo Services appointed
    Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) appointed Andreas Helfer as its managing director, together with Diana Schöneich, with effect from 1 January 2013. Helfer replaces Winfried Hartmann, w...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • Deep Sea Supply in Brazil PSV and AHTS joint venture
  • Rolls-Royce appoints new President Naval - Marine
  • New head of Alaska ferry system
  • Pride of America to get exhaust gas scrubbers

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • G6 Alliance members stick with 5-loop service menu
  • FAA grounds Boeing 787s following in-flight battery mishap
  • CSX Corp. taps Glassman as Operations Finance V.P.
  • Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage vessel
  • Mediator reports progress made in Maritime Alliance/ILA labor talks

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • Reefership sector hits back at claims it is a dying industry- Operators do not want to fight for market share with container lines
  • Bank finance shortfall restricts reefership fleet renewal- Specialists must convince lenders that the segment is less overbuilt than bulk
  • Fruit traders reap what they sow- Having grabbed box carriers' low prices firms struggle to find specialist-carrier capacity
  • Erria uses energy to carve out a new niche- Former chemical tanker owner moves into energy shipping consultancy
  • The future of energy shipping: the debate continues- ICAP responds to Lloyd's List
  • Carnival set for $1bn share buyback programme- Arison-led cruise major repurchases stocks listed in London and New York
  • Attack of the shipping zombies- Many companies meet their interest payments but cannot repay the principal
  • Plight of the living dead- Learning how to spot a 'zombie' company is no easy matter
  • BP to pull staff from Algeria after attack on Sahara plant- Move will affect energy giant's North African oil and gas exports
  • Snakes and ladders- Shipowners face uncertain times as energy importers rethink the commodity mix
  • Mozambique mining - can it deliver?- Rio Tinto is not the only mining giant to struggle with a promising emerging market
  • Privately contracted armed guards in west Africa would lead to 'bloodbath'- Corruption makes it hard to trust anyone, says Gulf of Aden Transit Group boss
  • NewLead inks US coal shipping deals- Company shifts from pure ownership into supply contracts and reserve acquisitions
  • Maersk Maya booked amid rise in diesel trade ex-US Gulf- Product tanker experts expect backhaul trade to strengthen
  • Chinese and Indian oil imports growth spurs tanker demand- New Asian refineries boost prospects for fixtures
  • Nordic American cuts dividend to fund expansion- Hansson-led suezmax firm eyes new or secondhand tonnage
  • G6 retains its capacity on the Asia-north Europe trades- Weak season sees alliance opt not to reinstate Loop 3
  • Stay vigilant- Although pirate attacks have fallen, piracy remains largely unchecked
  • S&P awards A- rating to UK P&I's Europe Club- Entity will become a main direct insurer next month
  • Fat-cat furore- Greek moves to tax brokers and average adjusters will be counterproductive
  • Hong Kong's annual box volumes fall for the first time since 2009- Third-busiest port hit by manufacturing dip and competition from south China rivals
  • New box services boost Long Beach throughput- Volumes revive in December but full-year figures fall short
  • China aircraft giant expands shiptrading foothold- AVIC sets up base in Xiamen
  • Brightoil Petroleum warns of loan covenant breach- Updated: Hong Kong-listed fuel supplier and owner flags six-month 'material loss'

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • Chemoil fires 9 workers
    SINGAPORE-listed Chemoil has fired nine people from its bunker trading team, a company official confirmed to Fairplay today
  • ICL agrees to China potash deal
    ISRAEL Chemicals said today it has agreed to transport 3.3M tonnes of potash by ship to China over the next three years
  • Essar Ports grow by 100%
    ESSAR Ports Ltd said today doubled its consolidated net profits year on year to 904M rupees ($16.4M) in the October-December quarter
  • Iranian ship 'flees arrest'
    AN IRANIAN cargo ship arrested in Sri Lanka was reported today to have skipped port and fled
  • EC to help finance LNG bunkering study
    THE EC has agreed to grant €1.1M ($1.46M) to co-finance a €2.3M study into a proposal to build an LNG bunkering station in Dunkirk, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Pearl River ports log 17.8% cargo rise
    CHINA'S Pearl River navigation administration said its ports shipped 530Bn tonnes of cargo in 2012, up by 17.8% year on year
  • Ship arrested after two fishermen hurt
    AN INDIA Coast Guard official told Fairplay that a Japanese box ship was arrested today after a collision injured three fishermen
  • Chinese yards adding offshore abilities
    CHINESE yards eventually will pose serious competition to Singaporean and South Korean rig builders, Marine Money's Singapore Offshore Finance Forum heard today
  • China's grain surge neared 300%
    LARGER price gaps between international and domestic markets drove a surge of nearly 300% in China's grain imports during last year's first 11 months, Beijing said
  • Brightoil expects losses
    HONG KONG-listed Brightoil said it expects to post losses for the 2H12 because of depressed shipping markets and dropping bunker margins
  • Sembcorp lands new cruise refitting deals
    SEMBCORP Marine said today it has landed contracts to refit eight cruise ships for a total S$60M ($49M)
  • Seadrill wins extension worth up to $1.13Bn
    SEADRILL said today it has won a contract extension worth up to $1.13Bn
  • G6 stays course on capacity
    THE G6 Alliance said today it has no plans to reinstate the Asia/Europe service suspended in October 2012
  • Asia/USWC rates gain from cargo rush
    ASIA-US West Coast container rates rose 14% week on week to $2,524 per feu, as the January peak season surcharge took effect before the seasonal pre-Chinese New Year cargo rush
  • Chongqing wins deals
    CHINA'S Chongqing Iron & Steel won contracts to purchase 1.6M tonnes of ship steel from four Chinese builders

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • Hapag-Lloyd Postpones North America-Asia Rate Hike
    German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has postponed its general rate increase for dry shipments from Canada and the U.S. to East Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East. The rate hike, which was set to take effect on Jan. 15 and had already been postponed until Feb. 15, will now be postponed...
  • TransContainer's Traffic Rose 5.4 Percent in Fourth Quarter
    Russian intermodal company TransContainer reported its rail container volume in the fourth quarter of 2012 was about 381,400 20-foot-equivalent units, increasing 5.4 percent from about 362,000 TEUs in the same quarter of 2011. The year-over-year rise was mainly due to an increase in import and transit transportation, which jumped 14.0 percent...
  • Slot Shortages Seen Likely on Some Asia Loops
    Ocean shipping slot shortages are likely to develop on some high demand loops from Asia in the run-up to Chinese New Year, according to one leading forwarder executive. Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of Damco North Asia, said overall cargo moves at the moment are "quite smooth." But she added: "With China's PMI...
  • APL to Implement Trans-Pacific Peak-Season Surcharge
    Singapore-based container carrier APL said it will implement a peak-season surcharge on trades from Asia and the Middle East to the U.S. and Canada, effective March 1. The planned surcharges on shipments bound for ports in the U.S. and the Virgin Islands will be $360 per 20-foot container, $450 per 40-foot...
  • Tulsa Port of Catoosa's 2012 Shipping Volume Set Record
    The Tulsa Port of Catoosa, Okla., reported shipping volume of 2.7 million tons for 2012, beating the previous record of 2.4 million tons set in 1998. The port's cargo reached an all-time high despite lower-than-average shipping totals in December caused by drought and low water conditions on inland river systems. The port's...
  • Cathay Pacific Airways' Cargo Traffic Rises 3.4 Percent
    Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways reported combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair cargo volume in December 2012 was 146,897 metric tons, rising 3.4 percent compared with December 2011. The cargo and mail load factor fell by 0.4 percentage points to 67.4 percent in December 2012. Capacity, measured in available cargo-mail metric ton...
  • Joint Inspection Scheme Proposed for Da Chan Bay Terminal One
    China's Shenzhen Customs and Shenzhen Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau met today at Da Chan Bay Terminal One to advance the pilot program for a new joint declaration, inspection and release clearance service. The program reduces the number of required inspections for importers and exporters using Da Chan Bay and thus...
  • Rederi AB TransAtlantic Appoints Hansen Interim CFO
    Swedish shipping company Rederi AB TransAtlantic has appointed Erik Hansen as interim CFO, effective immediately. The CFO position was held by Helene Mellquist since the beginning of 2012, until she was promoted in October 2012 to CEO of industrial shipping. A search for a permanent CFO has been initiated. Hansen has held various...
  • Port of Hueneme Appoints 2013 Commission Leaders
    For 2013, Port of Hueneme's board of commissioners elected commissioners Jason Hodge as president, Mary Anne Rooney as vice president and Jess Herrera as secretary. The board also welcomed Arlene Fraser, who is a first-time commissioner. Hodge succeeds Manuel Lopez, who served as board president in 2012. Hodge also mentioned during his...
  • Truckers Increasingly Gloomy Over Volumes, Rates
    Truckers who were "cautiously optimistic" in 2012 are tilting toward pessimism. For the first time since the first quarter of 2009, more motor carriers expect freight volumes to remain about the same - roughly 45 percent - than think they will increase over the next 12 months, according to Transport Capital Partners. Remember that...
  • Port Everglades Names Stribling Assistant Director of Business Development
    Fred Stribling, Port Everglades' new assistant director of business development. Port Everglades in Florida has hired Fred Stribling as assistant director of business development, according to Steven Cernak, the port's chief executive and director. Stribling will be responsible for the port's marketing efforts. He will report to Michael Vanderbeek, Port Everglades' business...
  • AASHTO's Retiring Horsley Calls for Finance Reforms
    John Horsley, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, will retire on Feb. 1, after 14 years leading the organization. During his recent keynote address at the Transportation Research Board's annual chairman's luncheon, Horsley called on Congress to enact additional economic stimulus through transportation investment and...
  • Greece to Tax Tonnage of Foreign-Flag Ships
    Greece will tax merchant ships managed by companies based in the country and sailing under foreign flags to raise revenue to reverse the nation's debt crisis, according to Bloomberg. The government aims to raise 80 million euros (about US$107 million) in 2013 and about $80 million in 2014 by taxing vessels'...
  • Portland Sees Drop in Container Volume, Ship Calls
    Port of Portland, Ore., reported tonnage through the port in 2012 totaled 12.4 million tons, falling 7.7 percent from 13.4 million tons in 2011. The port's total container throughput in 2012 was 183,203 20-foot-equivalent units, down from last year's 198,179 TEUs. Containerized imports totaled 82,095 TEUs and export volume was 101,108 TEUs...
  • IAG Cargo Appointments to Expand Global Reach
    IAG Cargo, created from the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has appointed Rodrigo Casal as vice president of Latin America and Tony Snell as regional commercial manager of the Middle East and Africa, in order to drive growth in those markets. Casal will be responsible for continuing...
  • Mediator Cites 'Progress' in ILA-USMX Talks
    A federal mediator said three days of bargaining on an East and Gulf Coast dockworker contract yielded progress and that the International Longshoremen's Association and employers have agreed to continue negotiations. The ILA and United States Maritime Alliance "made progress and have agreed that the negotiations will continue under our auspices,"...
  • G6 Alliance to Maintain Five Asia-Europe Loops
    The G6 Alliance today announced that it will maintain the current five-loop product structure for its Asia-North Europe service in 2013. "We anticipate the current supply and demand balance will continue and we will not be reinstating the Loop 3 Asia-Europe service," said members of the alliance in a joint statement....
  • FMC'S Lidinsky to Push Export Rate Index in Spring
    Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard Lidinsky spoke with The Journal of Commerce this week on the issues facing the agency in 2013, including a renewed push for an agriculture export index. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. JOC: Following the release of the divided FMC report on Canadian cargo...
  • Developing Countries: Trans-Atlantic's New Blood
    When does a market go from mature to emerging? In the case of the trans-Atlantic ocean trade, it happens when shippers and manufacturers recognize the benefits of sourcing and selling their wares in developing countries such as Russia, Turkey and West Africa. For an ocean trade lane long dependent on two...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • Kuester is Schenker's new CFO
    DB Schenker has announced the appointment of Petra Kuester as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Schenker in the UK, replacing Per Holst-Nielsen who has moved ...
  • G6 conservative view leaves Asia - Europe loop mothballed
    In contrast to liner rival Maersk Line - which has reactivated its Asia - Europe AE-9 loop on the back of a bullish cargo prediction - the members of the G6 Alliance ...
  • Mixed fortunes for San Pedro Bay ports
    The neighbouring San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw the former's throughput suffer a year-on-year 9.44% decline in December to 588,154 teu, while ...
  • Transpac spot rates climb 14%
    Drewry's Hong Kong - Los Angeles container rate benchmark jumped by 14% in week 3 to $2,524 per FEU - the result of a partially successful January peak season surcharge ...
  • MSC boosts Le Havre feeder links
  • Yang Ming lands record low charter rate for ultra-large newbuildings
    Taiwan's Yang Ming has clinched record low charter rates on a series of 14,000 teu ships to be delivered in 2015, but the market could have even further to fall.South ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • Investors rack up rewards
    While some shipowners have been forced to slash dividends and abandon share buybacks in a bid to free up cash others are doing just the opposite.
  • Mind the gap
    A dividend reduction will help Nordic American Tankers (NAT) free up funds for fleet expansion but it will need to raise a lot more cash to consummate a meaningful coup, according to an analyst at Evercore Partners.
  • Earnings season opens
    Belgian bulker operator Bocimar has been forced to overhaul its chartering strategy in response to a downturn that has pushed some of its peers to the brink of insolvency.
  • Amina flies the coop
    Iranian bulker reported to have escaped arrest in Sri Lanka.
  • Coal coup cometh
    NewLead Holdings of Greece has struck $66m worth of deals to acquire coal reserves in a bid to expand its fledgling commodities business.
  • Mellquist gets help
    Rederi AB TransAtlantic has named a new interim chief financial officer while it continues the search for a permanent executive.
  • "Get back to work!"
    The owner of a bug-infested tug detained in Canada has told his unpaid crew to fix the problem so that the vessel can sail.
  • NAT cuts divi to buy
    Nordic American Tankers has sliced its quarterly dividend in half as it mulls an order for new suezmax tankers, it tells investors today.
  • Seadrill extends West Leo
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has won a lucrative contract extension for one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs.
  • Polarcus seals charter
    Oslo-listed Polarcus has secured a six-month charter for a seismic survey ship off Liberia.
  • Deutsche's order doubt
    Deutsche Bank has questioned the chances of South Korea's shipbuilding titans hitting their ambitious order targets give the difficult market.
  • Sembawang nets eight
    Sembcorp Marine's Sembawang Shipyard has kicked off 2013 with a fresh batch of cruiseship repair contracts.
  • Ceyhan exports cut
    Azerbaijan's oil exports from the key Turkish terminal of Ceyhan fell 8.7% in 2012, limiting recovery opportunities for tankers.
  • Demo spins new record
    Ship scrapping shot up by one third last year with an increase in all of the major markets, Clarksons says.
  • Ships probed after smash
    Two cargo vessels are being investigated after an Indian fishing boat was sunk by a collision.
  • QE2 to Asia
    The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), one of the most famous cruiseships afloat, is heading to Asia to take up a new role as a floating hotel.
  • Rio Tinto boss toppled
    Tom Albanese has departed as CEO of the world's second largest bulker charterer Rio Tinto by "mutual consent".
  • DESSC in Brazil push
    John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply (DESSC) is expanding its footprint in the burgeoning Brazilian offshore market with the creation of a new shipowning venture worth over $850m.
  • Chowgule falls to loss
    Indian bulker owner Chowgule Steamship has posted a loss in the first nine months as revenue dropped.
  • Cape pair fixed
    Chang Myung of South Korea has seen two of its capesize bulkers picked up on period contracts with major charterers.
  • Bahri falls in fourth
    Saudi tanker owner Bahri's fourth quarter profit has been slashed, but its 2012 result has improved.
  • PE rumour sparks Rongsheng
    Rumours of a pending private equity investment sent shares in China Rongsheng on a run today.
  • MHI turns to turbines
    Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has formed a Chinese joint venture to build marine turbines.
  • Hongguan bows out
    China's Baibuting Group has called time on shipbuilding at its Liaoning Hongguan yard.
  • Murmansk to order 10
    Russia's Murmansk Shipping plans to order 10 new vessels through to 2015.
  • Nam Cheong profit boost
    Nam Cheong is expected to report a significant jump in fourth quarter profits, according to Singapore investment house OUB Kay Hian.
  • BP retains top spot
    BP Singapore has retained its number one ranking for the tenth in a row as Singapore's top bunker supplier by volume.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • FAA grounds 787s
    Due to a safety risk involving lithium batteries installed in Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, the agency has grounded U.S.-registered planes. United is the only American carrier operating the plane.
  • Rail shipper groups call STB rate changes unfair
  • U.S. backs exports for Ghana hospital expansion
  • G6 Alliance to keep just 5 loops in Asia-North Europe
    "The current supply and demand balance will continue and we will not be reinstating the Loop 3 Asia-Europe service," the alliance carriers said. Loop 3 was suspended in October as part of the alliance's "winter program."
  • NEWSFLASH: Federal mediator reports progress in longshore talks
    U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen said in a statement today that the U.S. Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen's Association "made progress" during the past three days of contract negotiations held in Galloway Township, N.J.
  • 2012 container volumes at LA/Long Beach flat
  • Drewry reports spike in eastbound transpacific rates
  • Global piracy down
  • Mixed results for spot road freight volume
  • GT Nexus-TradeCard entity only missing compliance piece
    "First and foremost, they still lack a global trade compliance capability, the third major pillar of GTM. Integration of existing capabilities within the two platforms will be key to achieving an effective system," the Gartner analysts wrote.
  • Cathay volume rises for 4th straight month
  • CMA CGM to cut some sailings during Chinese New Year
  • Before RailAmerica, GWR sees big decreases
  • Modern Terminals signs deal with outsourcing firm WNS
  • Iron ore up, limestone down on Great Lakes
  • Sanchez says Obama administration committed to export goal
    Francisco Sanchez, undersecretary of international trade at the U.S. Commerce Department, said exports were up 34 percent from $1.5 trillion to $2.1 trillion in 2011.
  • Carboard box alternative comes to U.S.
  • Greene becomes TOTE Services president

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 17, 2013
  • Fujairah firm, South Africa soft
    But changes remain in single digits.
  • Bunker prices firming
    Outlook uncertain in Mediterranean.
  • LNG bunkering stop 'missing link' for North Sea ECA
    Dunkirk to be LNG station for ships heading into North European ECA.
  • Russia's largest refiner sees marine fuel output climb
    Increase comes despite attempts by the Russian government to limit fuel oil production.
  • Emulsion-based fuel 'on track' to be in commercial production
    Quadrise 'delighted' by latest test results.
  • Biggest scrubber installation to date
    Green Tech wins four scrubber order.
  • Fuel oil stocks climbing as Chinese demand slumps
    Exports to China plunged by almost 97%.
  • Bunker prices firm in Singapore, Hong Kong
    Bunker prices rose in Singapore and Hong Kong, but fell in Busan and Tokyo.
  • Bunker fuel demand up in Asia
    Higher demand attributed to a drop in bunker prices.
  • New bunker player becomes fully operational
    Endofa is a a physical supplier and bunker trader.
  • FIS aims its derivative trading at tanker owners
    Bunker derivatives trader believes tanker segment is suited to its hedging tool.
  • Reports: Singapore-based Trafigura oil traders resign
    Both traders were not available when contacted at the office.
  • Norwegian harbour to get LNG bunkering system
    Cryonorm Systems will engineer, produce, install and supervise the system's installation.
  • Fuel oil stocks in China up 3.8%
    Stocks' build may be linked to low demand during the Chinese new year period.
  • VLCC earnings increase for the first time this year
    Baltic Exchange Wednesday showed a 0.4% gain in returns for VLCCs, following a 32% plunge in returns during streak of declines.
  • Piracy in Gulf of Guinea still on the rise
    Total of 58 incidents were reported last year, according to IMB report.
  • Aegean scales back West African operations
    Las Palmas now base for West African business.

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