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January 21, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Stifel Nicolaus confidence index upticks as logistics mood improves
  • East coast dock strike threat bolsters 14pc transpac rate to US$2,524/FEU
  • Global containership capacity grew 6pc to 16.3 million in 2012
  • OOCL's 8,888-TEU named OOCL Miami at Changxing shipyard island
  • Chongqing's mountain vegetables exports to HK gains rapid clearance
  • Wuhan to set up series of product price indices as a market maker
  • MSC starts three new feeder Dublin-Greenock services from Le Havre
  • Dascher buys major Spanish forwarder to gain wider market access
  • USTR to enter into trade talks with 20 nations of export of services
  • Sino-Russia border checkpoint Heihe's Russian auto exports surge 169pc
  • Chongqing, Guangdong to work on dry ports to ease north-south flow
  • Chinese express sector to triple in the next 10 years, says postal chief
  • Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal sets cargo record, up 3pc in 2012
  • Korean Air to grow global network by ordering larger aircraft
  • Moscow's Domodedovo Airport 2012 air cargo rises 4.3pc in 2012
  • United starts building widebody maintenance hangar at Newark Liberty

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • Allcargo Logistics appointed exclusive representative of HANSA HEAVY LIFT in India
  • Bahri sells general cargo vessel in accordance with fleet replacement programme
  • Bibby Ship Management relocates Indian, Far East operations
  • Global economic slump hurts seafood exports
  • Seminar focuses on role of port sector as growth engine of Gujarat
  • Uncertainty prevails over iron ore, coal berths at Paradip Port
  • Bring diesel & petrol under GST to check price hikes: AIMTC
  • First direct freight train arrives in Poland from China in 14 days!
  • Canada seeks comprehensive economic pact with India
  • Forex reserves rise by $ 1.26 bn to $ 296.25 bn
  • Govt allows uninterrupted export of processed foods
  • Govt approves tariff value revision on imported edible oils
  • India stalls trade pact with Mauritius
  • INR breaches 54 level against dollar, ends at 2-1/2 month high of 53.70
  • Change the rules & we can change the outcome
  • MACCIA s ex-im training programme from Feb. 4
  • Airland Projects transports rail cars from China to Sierra Leone
  • DB Schenker shows expertise in moving large luxury yacht to boat show
  • Heavy compressor packages jointly shipped from Holland to Saudi Arabia
  • Project cargo cranes contracted for Rendsburg Port

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • Turkey issuing fewer Carnet TIRs
    The number of Carnet TIRs that were issued in Turkey in December 2012 plunged by 19.64% compared to the same month in 2011. The number of transit permits dropped by 3.35%. The over...
  • Zurich airport with slight cargo increase in 2012
    Zurich airport handled 35'849 t of freight in December 2012. This is 0.1% less than in the same month in 2011. The Swiss airport's freight volume for the whole of 2012 amounted to ...
  • Kazakhstan upgrades section of road from Europe to China
    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing USD 196.5 million to Kazakhstan for the reconstruction and upgrading of a 62 km section of the road connect...
  • More countries ground "Dreamliner"
    After the two Japanese operators ANA and JAL decided to ground their B787s for inspections, (see yesterday's ITJ Daily), the aviation authorities in the USA, India and Chile have n...
  • EBRD pledges more resources to support Ukrainian Railways
    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is loaning up to USD 62.5 million to the State Administration for Railway Transport of Ukraine (UZ) to finance the purch...
  • Swiss AAE and Dutch ERS Railways to operate quieter freight trains
    The Swiss AAE Group is the first European freight railcar leasing company to retrofit existing freight cars with new brake blocks to make freight trains quieter. The LL brake block...
  • Moduslink to welcome new president and CEO by end of January
    Moduslink Global Solutions has announced that John J. Boucher will become its president and CEO on 28 January 2013. He joins the US-based company from Symbotic LLC, a global provid...
  • Less traffic in Frankfurt, but optimism is returning
    Fraport AG, the operator of the Frankfurt airport (Germany), handled about 2.1 million t of air cargo in 2012, 6.7% less than in 2011. In December 2012, Frankfurt airport registere...
  • APL launches Germany-Poland feeder service
    APL, a unit of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), is introducing a new dedicated and direct feeder service under the name of PEX, which will run once per week between Germ...
  • Dachser takes over Transunion in Spain
    Dachser, an international logistics service provider based in Germany, is set to expand it air and sea logistics business field that is comprised of 15 locations in five countries....
  • Agility named preferred logistics provider at ExCeL
    The logistics service provider Agility has been named "preferred logistics provider" at the ExCeL London International Exhibition and Convention Center. As part of the contract, Ag...
  • Merger of Waberer's Logistics and Szemerey Transport approved
    Hungary's competition authority has approved the Waberer's Logistics Ltd and Szemerey Transport Inc merger through the exchange of shares and stocks that took place at the end of 2...
  • Peter Schiffmann joins Alfons Köster & Co. GmbH
    Peter Schiffmann joined the Hamburg-based German company Alfons Köster & Co. GmbH Global Freight Logistics last November. He has now taken on responsibility for all overseas im...
  • IAG Cargo names new regional commercial managers
    IAG Cargo, the business that evolved from the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has appointed of two new regional commercial managers to drive growth in the s...

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • Norwegian Cruise Line launches IPO
  • ATB in for winter work at Great Lakes Shipyard
  • Miclyn Express Offshore expands fleet
  • JonRie introduces new winch line
  • BMT Nigel Gee designs fast crew boat for Penguin Shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • APL adding new service covering Germany/Poland
  • US rail freight traffic count heads down during week
  • Bureau of Transportation Statistics updates web-based transport guide
  • Dachser announces purchase of Spanish logistics company
  • OOCL marks launch of new 13,208TEU vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • What OOCL can teach its rivals
  • Debt capital markets expand owners' funding options
  • Private placement possibilities
  • Virginia decides
  • Inbuilt resilience
  • Clock is ticking on tanker company bankruptcies
  • Nasdaq nudges Nautilus over shareholder numbers
  • OSG moves to protect top brass from class action litigation
  • Capesizes to hold steady
  • Maersk emission mission
  • Sabrina Chao takes the helm at Wah Kwong
  • CSCL goes back to black after containers sale and leaseback
  • US port talks press on
  • Hong Kong chief executive pledges to enhance maritime services
  • Norwegian Cruise Line IPO prices above range
  • Iranian ship flees Sri Lanka detention
  • Cosco Pacific raises capital for terminal expansion

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • NCL raises $447M
    CRUISE operator NCL has priced its IPO at $19per share after receiving strong investor support
  • German export freight index discussed
    GERMANY'S VHSS is discussing whether to introduce a freight index for European exports
  • Panama expansion delay confirmed
    JORGE Luis Quijano, the Panama Canal Authority's administrator, has reportedly confirmed that the waterway's expansion will open late
  • Ezion holds 'buy' rating
    UOB KAY Hian analysts today maintained 'buy' ratings for Ezion Holdings after it won a deal for a $116.8M lift-boat charter
  • Wuhan newbuilding seized
    WUHAN judges have ordered a new 6,250dwt chemical and products tanker to be seized at a small Chinese yard - whose boss is reportedly hiding from creditors
  • VLCC charterers prevail
    VLCC charterers are keeping the upper hand, as the tonnage overhang dampened hope that the Chinese New Year would lift rates
  • Naphtha arbitrage gains
    HIGHER naphtha prices in Asia than in Europe have created arbitrage opportunities for LR2 tankers in the Mediterranean
  • Capesizes rebound on Australian storm recovery
    CAPESIZE fixing gained pace late this week as Australian miners resumed chartering ships, having stayed away since Cyclone Narelle forced Cape Lambert and Dampier to shut over 10-11 January
  • Japan's orders drop 14%
    ORDERS at Japanese yards fell 14% year on year in 2012, according to the Japan Ship Exporters' Association

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • Indian Court Rejects Italy's Appeal in Ship Guard Trial
    Italy suffered a setback in its efforts to have the Indian Supreme Court strike down the prosecution of two Italian ship guards charged with the killing of Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast last February. Dismissing an appeal by Rome to quash the trial, the nation's highest court on Friday ordered...
  • Coal Export Terminal Projects in Limbo in Australia
    Market intelligence provider Industrial Info Resources is currently tracking 13 active coal export terminal projects in Queensland, Australia, worth more than $33.1 million, and has reported that if all of these projects are approved and built over the next decade, an excess of 500 million metric tons would be added...
  • Construction Begins on Port Everglades' Intermodal Facility
    Groundbreaking for the new intermodal container transfer facility. Florida's Governor Rick Scott broke ground this week on Port Everglades' intermodal container transfer facility. Florida East Coast Railway's new 42.5-acre near-dock facility is intended to support the transfer of containerized cargo through the port to and from the FEC main line by mid-2014. The facility...
  • Hong Kong's Imports, Exports Rose in November
    Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department reported the volume of exports of goods in November 2012 increased by 10.2 percent, and the volume of imports of goods rose by 7.6 percent, compared with the same month in 2011. In the first 11 months of 2012, the volume of goods exports fell...
  • CMA CGM Cuts Far East-North Europe Sailings
    CMA CGM has reduced some of its services into and out of China, in anticipation of reduced production during the Chinese Lunar New Year. On the Far East to North Europe trade, the container shipper has cancelled sailings on FAL 1, FAL 2, FAL 3, FAL 7 and FAL 10 during...
  • Asia Airfreight Terminal's Throughput Rises 11 Percent
    Asia Airfreight Terminal, an air cargo terminal based at the Hong Kong International Airport, reported tonnage throughput of 68,252 metric tons for December 2012, an increase of 11 percent from December 2011. Export cargo volume in December totaled 46,675 metric tons, rising 13 percent year-over-year, and import volume was 20,622 metric...
  • US Intermodal Traffic Rises 10.4 Percent
    In the week ending Jan. 12, U.S. intermodal volume rose 10.4 percent year-over-year to 252,896 trailers and containers, according to the Association of American Railroads. It was the first weekly increase in 2013. Intermodal plunged 14 percent year-over-year in the last week of 2012, and dropped 8 percent in the first...
  • US Customs, ICE Seized 22,848 Shipments of Counterfeit and Pirated Goods in 2012
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations seized 22,848 shipments of counterfeit and pirated goods in fiscal year 2012, as well as 697 websites involved in trafficking those goods, according to the Intellectual Property Rights Fiscal Year 2012 Seizure Statistics Report. The seized shipments...
  • Study Highlights Port of Mobile's Value to State Economy
    In fiscal year 2011, the cargo and vessel activity at the Port of Mobile contributed an estimated $22.3 billion in economic value to the state of Alabama, according to an economic impact study prepared by John C. Martin Associates, a maritime industry economic consulting firm. Of that value, $18.7 billion is...
  • Sanchez Talks Exports, Free Trade
    Under Secretary Francisco Sanchez says the National Export Initiative is on track to double U.S. exports by 2014, with a goal of creating billions of dollars in new exports and thousands of new jobs. New free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea and Panama, which took effect in 2012, will...
  • SynchroNet Intermodal Services Names Chappell Sales Director
    Logistics provider SynchroNet Intermodal Services has hired Derrel E. Chappell as director of sales for North American domestic services. In this role, Chappell is responsible for developing and securing business from intermodal marketing company freight customers and other third-party U.S.-based freight customers. He will also focus on the marketing and sales...
  • Cargolux Elects Helminger Chairman
    Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines International's board of directors has elected Paul Helminger as its chairman. Alphonse Berns, Paul Mousel and Patrick Nickels were also appointed as directors to the board. Luxembourg's government re-acquired a 35 percent stake in the airline from Qatar Airways on Dec. 31, 2012....
  • Naviera Master Line to Launch Service via Port Manatee
    Aerial view of Port Manatee. Courtesy Manatee County Port Authority. Naviera Master Line de Venezuela, a division of Miami-based Master Line Shipping Company, has selected Port Manatee in Florida for a new container and breakbulk service to Caribbean, Central and South American locations. The service is scheduled to begin with a sailing...
  • ABF Global Supply Chain Services Expands to South America
    ABF Global Supply Chain Services, a subsidiary of Arkansas Best, has added Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay to its ocean transport network, offering a single contact for full containerload and less-than-containerload services. The company already has an established presence in Europe, China, India and Southeast Asia, Carlos Martinez-Tomatis, ABF...
  • CSX Appoints Glassman VP of Operations Finance
    Jacksonville, Fla.-based rail and intermodal company CSX has appointed Andrew Glassman as vice president of operations finance. Glassman has served as assistant vice president of intermodal marketing since 2010. He joined CSX in 2004 as assistant vice president of financial planning and analysis. Before joining CSX, Glassman served as senior director of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • 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 ...
  • CSCL goes back to black after containers sale and leaseback
  • US port talks press on
    Mediation talks to avert a US east coast container port shutdown from early February have 'made progress' and should bring both sides back to the negotiating table.An ...
  • OOCL and NYK receive and christen ULCS double
    The first pair of OOCL's 13,208 teu ultra large container ships of an order of 10 from Samsung Heavy Industries [SHI] were christened at the South Korean shipyard ...
  • CMA CGM blanks CNY week
    French liner CMA CGM has announced the cancellation of six Asia - Europe westbound voyages during the Chinese new year holiday period which commences on ...
  • Hong Kong's annual box volumes fall for the first time since 2009
    Hong Kong's container throughput contracted for the first time since 2009 last year, making the port one of the worst-performing major transport hubs.According ...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • HSH hits 'critical stage'
    HSH Nordbank (HSH) faces an uphill battle on the road to redemption and may need more aid to shore up its balance sheet, a leading ratings agency said Friday.
  • Economou: it wasn't me
    DryShips has torched reports suggesting affiliates of its chief executive are behind the recent acquisition of two suezmax newbuilding contracts.
  • Judgement day draws near
    Euronav could run out of cash by the third quarter of 2013 if the tanker market downturn continues, according to analysts at DNB Markets.
  • New yard for Caspian
    Turkmenistan is planning to build a new shipyard on the Caspian Sea coast.
  • Hoegh has enough
    Hoegh Autoliners' latest newbuilding swoop at Xiamen Shipbuilding should meet the company's needs over the next few years, its CEO says.
  • Storm hits tanker loading
    Freak weather could keep Novorossiysk Port shut and delay the loading of tankers until Monday.
  • Vestra adds one
    Ukraine's Kherson Shipyard has unveiled a dry cargoship order from domestic operator Vesta.
  • CMA CGM tinkers
    CMA CGM had made some adjustments to its Asian schedule ahead of an anticipated slump in demand over the Chinese New Year.
  • More Vinalines arrests
    Vietnamese police have held three more former executives of the state-owned Vinalines group over "abuse of power."
  • Hat-trick for Hoegh
    Hoegh Autoliners has booked a trio of car carrier newbuildings at its favourite Chinese shipyard with options for more on the table.
  • Wuchang grabs nine
    China's Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry has signed up to build nine patrol ships for the government.
  • NAT loses a leg
    Nordic American Tankers' dividend cut has been met with more scepticism on Wall Street.
  • Hubei Jiangyan wound up
    The assets of Chinese shipyard Hubei Jiangyan Shipbuilding will be sold off after the yard was closed down by a district court.
  • Crew going home
    Eight crew stuck on a detained, bug-infested tug in Canada will be flying home soon.
  • Cosco Pac pushes paper
    Cosco Pacific has firmed up plans for a fundraiser to expand its terminal and container leasing businesses.
  • NCL banks $447m
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has beaten its own cash target in its US IPO by selling shares above its marketed price range.
  • SHI set for NAT pair
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • DESSC scores more in Brazil
    Deep Sea Supply's shift to Brazil is gaining momentum with the announcement that two more anchor handling tug supply vessels are being mobilised to its favoured market.
  • CSCL eyes turnaround
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) says it expects to return to profit in 2012 in what is another positive sign for the liner sector.
  • Yard gap to widen
    The gap between the major Korean shipbuilders and their smaller rivals has been tipped to widen.
  • A tiresome business
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • SCA seeks boxships
    Swedish paper producer SCA Transforest is looking to charter containerships in a deal worth $108m per year.
  • MEO books AHTS double
    Uniwise Offshore, a tie-up between Unithai Group and Miclyn Express Offshore, have ordered two anchor handler newbuildings.
  • Shanghai growth slows
    Shanghai has retained its title as the world's busiest container port, but its long term growth rate has slowed significantly.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • Pennsylvania man sentenced for illegal exports
    Timothy Gormley told Commerce Department investigators he was "too busy" to obtain the necessary export licenses, and claimed he was overwhelmed at work. "That was his only excuse," the department said.
  • Fed sees uncertainty throughout the country
  • Dachser keeps rolling with Spanish 3PL acquisition
    The Transunion acquisition fits in with Dachser's Global 2.0 strategy, which has the end goal of expansion to 49 countries and 220 offices by 2017. This will be met via a mix of mergers, joint ventures and organic expansion.
  • Port Everglades breaks ground on new rail terminal
    Florida East Coast Railway CEO Jim Hertwig said the terminal will allow his railroad "to efficiently and effectively deliver superior transportation service between South Florida and the southeastern United States."
  • Annual Operation Deep Freeze underway
  • U.S. finds Vietnamese hangers subsidized
  • Naviera Master Line to start Port Manatee service
    Naviera Master Line said the fortnightly service, starting March 8, will carry container and breakbulk cargoes between Port Manatee, Fla., and destinations in Colombia, Panama, Venezuela and Trinidad.
  • OOCL takes delivery of first 2 megaships
  • Maersk slows WAF1
  • ILA talking again about New York issues
    Three days of bargaining on a new contract by the union and its employers wound up on Thursday, with the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen saying the two sides had "made progress" in their effort to negotiate a master contract.
  • Texas institute develops navigation app for Houston channel
  • Maersk slows Asia-W. Africa loop again
  • CargoWise ties up distribution deal in Eastern Europe
  • Tampa Cargo gets first Airbus freighter
  • ICAT releases new forwarder software system
  • ABF expands to South America
  • TT Club highlights dangers at marine terminals
  • Schiphol sees air cargo growth, but not from U.S.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 18, 2013
  • Bunker prices in Americas mostly firm as week ends
    Demand was quiet on the US Gulf, according to a local trader.
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world.
  • Coast Guard to host LNG forum in Seattle
    Coast Guard and industry representatives will discuss current and forthcoming technologies specific to the use of LNG as fuel.
  • Post-merger management shake up at Bomin
    Bunkering player adds managing director.
  • Brightoil share values dip
    Shares fall 11% after latest profit warning.
  • Fujairah prices stay firm
    South African bunker prices soft at week's end.
  • Security expert: Fuel oil cargoes target in West Africa
    Phenomenon very different to Somali-instigated attacks.
  • Tight avails in Rotterdam
    With congestion seen at loading installations.
  • Iranian product 'can be used for bunkering'
    EU clarifies exemptions to its ban on the purchase or transport of Iranian oil.
  • Hope in US port strike talks
    Talks continue ahead of February 6 deadline.
  • Deployment of LNG bunkering vessel delayed
    In the meantime, LNG-fuelled ferry to be supplied by truck.
  • Operator places more orders for fuel efficient tankers
    Vessels could generate fuel savings of between $3,000 and $5,000 a day.
  • Asian bunker prices end week higher
    Bunker prices up in Singapore and Hong Kong.
  • Oil trader leaves BP Singapore
    Move said to have no impact on BP Singapore's bunker fuel business.
  • Hyundai to increase domestic bunker sales
    380 cSt HSFO will be purchased from Singapore.
  • Asia might have its first ECA soon
    News of a possible Pearl River Delta ECA was well-received.
  • Chevron's Hawaiian refinery under pressure
    Energy expert says company's Campbell Industrial Park refinery is likely to close within a few years.

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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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