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August 23, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines and MOL in joint Japan-Indonesia service
  • Badly burnt MSC Flaminia under tow, likely to dock at German port
  • Zim CFO Allon Raveh to quit by January, guided company through bad times
  • Sinotrans H1 net profit falls 9.7pc to $78.7 million as sales rise 12pc
  • Qinghai Caojiabao Logistics Centre starts construction to serve Tibet
  • United Nations' ILO to set seafarers' working conditions in 12 months
  • Sino-Kazakhstan cross-border economic centre launches 10 new projects
  • Recovery hard to be seen in later half of year
  • CMA CGM offers service to Baltic seaports for first time via Hamburg
  • India approves deployment of armed security contractors to fend off pirates
  • India's Concor to invest in private freight terminals and warehousing
  • Million plus container terminal project for Port of Sydney in Nova Scotia
  • HK to make wine by importing grapes, already biggest consumer in Asia
  • US retail container imports forecast to rise 6.3pc in August
  • Hong Kong airport posts 1.6pc decrease in July cargo to 335,000 tonnes
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo flies victor to 'ugliest dog in the world' contest
  • United's 787 Dreamliner takes first production flight over Seattle
  • Schiphol's first half cargo falls 3.2pc, but stays ahead of Euro average
  • FedEx expands versatile mobile applications to wide range of smart phones
  • Air Canada hires CHEP Aerospace to supply and manage its unit loading device

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • ILO Maritime Labour Convention coming into force welcomed
  • On-time performance of vessels at new high
  • Panama Canal toll hikes approved; no change in per box rate
  • Ulrich Ulrichs, MD of Rickmers-Linie, to address MALA 2012
  • India prunes sensitive list for Pak, SAARC nations
  • ACHAA organises health check-up camp at ICD-Khodiyar
  • Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 26 pc in April-July
  • INR remains strong against dollar in restricted trading
  • Vibrant Gujarat creating the Davos momentum in India: Narendra Modi
  • Weak INR pushes veg oil imports down in July

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • Royal Brunei temporary suspends service to Saudi Arabia
    Royal Brunei Airlines is temporary suspending its Bandar Seri Begawan - Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) flights from today (22 August) until 30 November 2012. The service cur...
  • Daimler to build truck engine plant in China via commercial vehicle joint venture
    The joint venture between Daimler AG and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton will begin building a new engine plant next to its headquarters in Beijing's Huairou district by H1/20...
  • VW sells more commercial vehicles
    The German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge delivered 270,000 vehicles in H1/2012, 3.7% more than in the same six months in 2011. Germany continued to be the most impo...
  • SBB investing in state-of-the-art train control system
    Switzerland's national railway SBB is replacing the existing train control system on its network with the standardised European Train Control System (ETCS). Costing some CHF 300 mi...
  • KeRail and Tata Steel Minerals Canada Ltd sign rail services agreement
    KeRail, a subsidiary of the North American railroad, Genesee & Wyoming, has entered into a long-term agreement with Tata Steel Minerals Canada to provide rail transportation se...
  • IAG Cargo new freight handling agent for TAM in Spain
    IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, is the new freight handling agent for TAM Linha Aereas SA in Spain. TAM operates daily flights between São Paulo (Brazil) and Madrid usin...
  • Aero Cargo: new managing director in Frankfurt
    Antonio Filipe de Almeida Oliveira has been appointed new managing director of Frankfurt-based Aero Cargo GmbH, an affiliate of European Cargo Services. He succeeds Heiner Sass who...
  • Good first half for Zurich airport
    Flughafen Zürich AG, the operator of Zurich airport (Switzerland) ended H1/2012 with a positive result. The net profit for this period rose by 9.1% compared to the first half year ...
  • NOL reports USD 57 million year-on-year improvement in ebit
    The Singapore-based NOL Group has reported Q2/2012 core earnings before interest and tax (ebit) of USD 16 million, a USD 57 million turnaround from a year ago. NOL's container ship...
  • Gefco opens new logistics facility in Slovakia
    Gefco Slovakia, Gefco's national subsidiary in Slovakia, has augmented its storage capacity by opening a new warehouse in Senec, near Bratislava. The 9,000 sqm platform will be use...
  • EFL International Distribution claims a first in pet transport
    EFL International Distribution, one of Ireland's foremost independent logistics companies, has become the first firm in the Irish Republic to become an approved carrier under the I...
  • DB Schenker Logistics bundling logistics services for DIY sector
    The German logistics service provider Schenker Deutschland AG has just started to bundle global end-to-end logistics schemes that are specially tailored to the needs of DIY outlets...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • Nichols Brothers building two tugs for Harley Marine
  • UTEC appoints Louisiana based Operations Manager
  • Underwater insert repair keeps bulker out of dry dock
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip advanced buoy tender
  • China Rongsheng reports plunging orders, revenues and...
  • COSCO Qidong books $20 million order for jack-up barge

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • Two new nations ratify Maritime Labour Convention
  • All Nippon Airways sets date for Boeing 787 service to Sea-Tac
  • Port of Bellingham displays Mill Site art contest winners
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index holds steady during July
  • New training vessel headed to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • Jakarta court order gives Berlian Laju Tanker room to breathe
    Indonesia-based group buys time to create acceptable reorganisation plan
  • Private maritime security firm wins first ISO 9001:2008 certification
    LRQA says it will respond to market demand in this area
  • Troubled shipbuilder P+S makes cash plea to its customers
    Managing director Rüdiger Fuchs to ask Scandlines, DFDS and Royal Arctic Line to help fill its liquidity gap
  • Kenya moves on up
    East African giant hits the spotlight at a time of conflict, development and growth
  • Comment: Owners need to come together for the benefit of all
    Why does one of the largest Chinese shipowners think a VLCC pool is such a bad idea?
  • Eighth week for negative Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings
    Market treads water but rising bunker costs threaten to push it lower
  • Atlantic bauxite trade booms
    US imports jump by nearly 50% in the first half of 2012
  • Drought sees US import more ethanol as chemical refining grows
    Methanex moves million-tonne methanol plant from Chile to US Gulf
  • Cosco Corp appoints new chief financial officer
    Shipbuilder wins $20m order for jack-up barge
  • Bantry liquid bulk growth defies Irish cargo downturn
    New data reflects impact of weak UK economy and housing slump on republic's ports
  • Maersk paying more for bank finance, Kjaervik confirms
    Exclusive: Bond markets seen as means to diversify funding base
  • Uncertain box lines seek 'short and flexible' charters
    Tramp market dominated by short-term deals as demand outlook remains unclear
  • Indian owners reject government plea to lift Iran oil
    Local insurance costs $80,000 per voyage, says Mercator boss
  • CSD 'not optimistic' about giant Chinese VLCC pool
    China Shipping Group unit takes dim view of forming a pool of 50 very large crude carriers with other state-owned outfits
  • West African pirates launch dawn raid on cargo ship
    Conakry port authorities did not respond to vessel's call, says International Maritime Bureau
  • Grindrod reports 9% rise in first-half revenues
    Higher commodity demand offset by oversupply of ships
  • Making the most of a bad thing
    Odfjell wants to get back to gas
  • Odfjell returns to gas business as chemical markets remain flat
    Norwegian owner and terminal operator sinks further into the red
  • Falling box volumes at Rotterdam highlight weak demand in Europe
    And pressure on prices will see ro-ro firms consolidate, says port
  • To Russia with love
    Moscow's WTO membership is unlikely to spark a cargo bonanza
  • Asciano defies industrial unrest to post double-digit annual growth
    Australian port operator attributes result to new contract wins
  • Cosco International revenues fall amid industry woes
    Chinese state giant's shipping services arm posts 6.6% slide in first-half profit
  • Owners should check origin of bunkers
    Confirmation in writing that bunker stem is not of Iranian origin should be sufficient
  • Fuel and lube oils from Iran unlikely to trigger sanctions, says UK
    Clubs warn members to maintain due diligence, as British views are not legally binding
  • Downturn in domestic coastal trades weakens CSD's results
    China Shipping's tanker and bunker unit posts first half-year loss since going public
  • Rest of the world lifts Gothenburg
    Port's container volumes exported outside Europe rise 3%
  • Sanko Steamship settles bunker dispute with World Fuel Services
    US-based firm to resume sales to troubled Japanese dry-bulk operator
  • New trades sought for big boxships
    Cascade effect accelerates as lines absorb new deliveries
  • US docker wage negotiations break down
    Strike feared at East and Gulf Coast ports after ILA, USMX harden positions

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • Jakarta court grants BLT extension
    INDONESIA'S Berlian Laju Tanker confirmed today a court has granted it a three-month restructuring extension
  • P+S crisis talks start
    GERMAN yard P+S Werften said today talks on rescuing it from collapse have begun with customers, suppliers and investors
  • China Shipping units reel
    CHINA Shipping Development today reported 532M yuan ($84M) in 1H losses, representing a 192% freefall year on year
  • Golden Pass plan outlined
    DETAILS on the proposed Golden Pass LNG export terminal have been revealed in documents filed with the US Department of Energy
  • Aegean expands to HK
    PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Aegean Marine Petroleum Network continues to build its footprint, announcing new bunker supply services in Hong Kong
  • Zhongchang widens losses
    SHANGHAI-listed Zhongchang Marine said today its H1 net losses were 58M yuan ($9M) - from just 1M yuan lost in the same period last year
  • COSCO unit's profits fall
    COSCO surprised today by revealing a 1% year-on-year drop in H1 profits for its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary Cosco International
  • Farstad's profits drop
    FARSTAD Shipping, the Oslo-listed offshore service vessel owner, today said unrealised forex losses caused a drop in net profits
  • Supplier problems hurt busy Bergen
    PROBLEMS with outsourcing of hull production at one of its yards have hit profits at Bergen, the Oslo-listed builder
  • Odfjell lost $28M in 2Q12
    ODFJELL, Norway's chemical carrier and tank terminal group, said today it expects only marginal gains this year after reporting 2Q12 losses
  • Sanko, WFS settle dispute
    SANKO Steamship said today it has settled its dispute with bunker supplier World Fuel Services, which arrested chartered-in Sanko ship last month
  • VLCCs wait out Far East
    BROKERS said no VLCCs were fixed to ship crude to the Far East yesterday, even as some shipping players resumed work after Ramadan
  • Rizzo Bottiglieri ships arrested in Singapore
    DEBTORS of Italian shipowner Rizzo Bottiglieri De Carlini have seized two of its ships in Singapore
  • Jiangnan HI's profits drop by 87%
    CSSC SAID profits dropped by 87% year on year in H1 of this year at its Shanghai-listed subsidiary Jiangnan HI

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • MSC to Hike Rates for Exports From US Gulf and West Coasts
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced September rate increases for cargo moving from the U.S. Gulf and West coasts to several...
  • Daggett: ILA Strike Likely After Talks Collapse
    Negotiations for a new International Longshoremen's Association contract covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports broke down Wednesday, and...
  • Truck Tonnage Rose 3.7 Percent in July
    Truck tonnage rose 3.7 percent from a year ago in July, but was flat compared to June and is likely...
  • Commentary: Where Multiple Agency Roles Are OK
    Q: Is it legal for one individual to operate as a "sales-operational" agent for more than one entity? In this...
  • ILA Contract Talks Break Down
    Negotiations for a new International Longshoremen's Association contract covering dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports broke down suddenly Wednesday,...
  • UPS Extends Offer Period for TNT Express
    United Parcel Service is extending the offer period for its Dutch rival TNT Express from Aug. 31 to Nov. 9...
  • South Carolina to Build Inland Port
    The South Carolina Ports Authority agreed to join Norfolk Southern Railway in developing an inland port near Greer, S.C., for...
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Gets $925 Million From Bond Issue
    Danish shipping and energy group A.P. Moller-Maersk raised 750 million euros ($925 million) from a new seven-year bond to be...
  • Rotterdam's Container Traffic Falls 1.6 Percent
    Rotterdam's container traffic fell 1.6 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago as sharply lower imports...
  • ILA, USMX Back at the Negotiating Table Today
    With just five weeks left on their current contract, the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance resume negotiations...
  • Changi Airport Sees Year-Over-Year Decline
    Singapore Changi Airport recorded a 4.5 percent year-over-year contraction in cargo traffic last month despite a 4.6 percent increase in...
  • Japanese Exports to US Rise 4.7 Percent
    Japan's exports to the United States rose for the ninth consecutive month in July on a year-over-year basis, increasing 4.7...
  • Indian Shipping Minister Says No Decision Yet on Cabotage Change
    Indian Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan said no decision has yet been made on allowing foreign-owned and operated ships to move...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • Legacy lessons and opportunities
    The London 2012 Olympics was a triumph; not just for the athletes that medalled, but also for the seamless feat of logistics and transport that accommodated and ...
  • APL to exit WTSA
    APL is to leave the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) on September 1 as it said it believed that it was not 'gaining enough benefit to warrant ...
  • CMA CGM and MSC no longer oppose APM T's Virginia port bid
    APM Terminals (APM T) has won support for its unsolicited bid of US East Coast Virginia port from ocean carriers CMA CGM and MSC - who have both taken an apparent ...
  • Rotterdam traffic down
    Rotterdam's container traffic fell by 1.6% in the first half of the year compared to the same period of 2011, down to 5,862,149TEU. This compares with neighbouring ...
  • ALL reports higher earnings
    America Latina Logistica (ALL), one of the largest independent logistics companies based in Latin America and a significant player in Brazil's rail freight industry, ...
  • NDAL and Delmas improve ECSA/West Africa service
    West African liner specialists Nile Dutch Africa Line and CMA CGM affiliate Delmas have added a ship and improved the frequency of their jointly run east coast ...
  • Gothenburg still growing
    Gothenburg's container traffic grew by 0.4% in the first six months of the year compared to the same period of 2011, up to 458,000TEU. Imports declined by 6% due ...
  • Emirates to add another Far East/Middle-East string
    Emirates Shipping Line (ESL), which specialises in the regional liner trades linking the Far East with South Asia, Middle East and East Africa, is to strengthen ...
  • MSC Flamina: German port TBC
  • Southampton improves productivity by 20%
    Southampton's container terminal claims to have increased its gantry crane productivity by 20% between 2010 and 2011, thanks partly to the ability to handle big ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • Golden Ocean spreads the wealth
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner collects close to $3m worth of shares via buy-backs.
  • Stage set for expansion
    Crowley Maritime Corp may be looking to expand its fleet of Jones Act product tankers after reentering the arena with the acquisition of two newbuildings from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.
  • Prodigal son
    Tom Murray abandons Carnival Cruise Lines to serve as fleet manager for Chembulk.
  • BLT gets another breather
    Beleaguered Indonesian tanker owner's restructuring due to drag on into October.
  • Cargill collars two more
    Cargill has taken advantage of a terrible spot market to add another couple of capes to its chartered fleet.
  • Boxship bunged up
    A Vietnamese containership was detained in Hong Kong in July because its water sprinkler nozzles were blocked with wooden corks.
  • Rem stronger in Q2
    Fleet expansion has helped Rem Offshore more than double its second quarter profit.
  • CSC Phoenix burns cash
    Chinese bulker owner Changjiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) has posted a bigger deficit in the first half as rates stayed weak.
  • Nam Cheong set for Africa
    Nam Cheong has made a breakthrough into an emerging market after agreeing to sell a platform supply vessel to a West Africa-based company.
  • Ship hit off Guinea
    Bandits have boarded and robbed a cargo ship close to Conakry Port, Guinea, the IMB says.
  • Big three bouncing back
    Japan's NYK, MOL and K Line now look likely to post profits from their containerships this year as rates rise.
  • Vroon sells one
    Dutch owner Vroon Offshore has reportedly sold one of its platform supply vessels to a Singapore-based operator.
  • Rongsheng to miss
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries will struggle to hit its full-year order target after a below par first half, a leading analyst says.
  • Super Shuttle grounds
    A Philippines ferry has drifted aground after losing power off Leyte.
  • Search on for crewman
    A search is continuing off the Philippines for a seafarer who jumped from a cargoship in a bid to rescue his pet dove.
  • No laughing matter
    Did you hear the one about the Irishman who walked onto a cruise ship and ended up taking on an international corporation?
  • Carbon dioxide danger
    A UK report has revealed the potential hazards of checking firefighting systems after an accidental discharge of carbon dioxide on a tug in Scotland.
  • Bergen goes red
    Losses at its shipbuilding division have dragged Bergen Group to a second quarter deficit.
  • Rotterdam volumes rise
    The key Dutch port of Rotterdam has posted an increase in cargo-handling of 3.2% for the first six months.
  • Nikitin helps Clarksons
    Settlement of a long running dispute with Russian tycoon Yuri Nikitin has helped Clarksons to an improved six-month profit.
  • Venus held in Israel
    A Cypriot-managed cruiseship has been detained in Israel as crew make a back-wages claim.
  • Rates woe for Grindrod
    South African group Grindrod's shipping profit has been cut back as tankers struggled in the first half.
  • Odfjell posts $28m loss
    Odfjell has succumbed to a weak second quarter with the Oslo-listed owner posting a loss of $28m for the three month period.
  • Sanko fixes bunker row
    Sanko Steamship looks to have hammered out a deal over bunker supplies with World Fuel Services.
  • Cosco clinches barge deal
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has won its second offshore newbuilding contract in as many weeks, it has confirmed.
  • Flaminia set for North Sea
    The fire ravaged MSC Flaminia is to be towed to a sheltered anchorage in the North Sea, its owners confirmed Tuesday.
  • Belde crewman killed
    One seafarer has been killed and another seriously injured in an incident aboard a bulker sailing off Oman.
  • Noble Bunkers cleans house
    One of the masterminds behind the expansion of Noble Bunkers has left the firm, prompting questions about the future direction of the commodities giant's fledgling marine fuel division.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • NEWSFLASH: ILA contract talks break down
    The two sides were scheduled to participate in committee meetings in Florida this week to make progress on a new contract to replace the existing one that expires Sept. 30, when the talks scheduled for today through Friday were canceled.
  • GOPA opens transport innovation center
  • APL leaving WTSA
    The liner carrier will leave the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, an entity that sets guidelines for rates and surcharges on shipments from the United States to Asia, on Sept. 1. WTSA will then have nine members.
  • Liners withdraw objections to APMT Virginia proposal
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, the second and third biggest lines, compete fiercely with Maersk Line, and previously voiced concerns that APMT taking over operations at Virginia would unfairly benefit Maersk.
  • UPS extends time to conclude TNT buy
    UPS on Wednesday said it would give more time to finalize its $6.28 billion deal to acquire rival TNT Express because European Union competition authorities have not finished their review of antitrust issues.
  • Portland sued by ILWU over tenant payment
  • Negativity persists in latest Stifel forwarder index
  • TransCore adds freight matching
  • Zim raises Asia-Europe rates
  • U.S. challenges Argentine import restrictions
    The U.S. government on Tuesday has requested consultations with the Argentine government under the dispute settlement provisions of the WTO concerning restrictive trade measures applied to all goods imported into Argentina.
  • Russia joins WTO
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Damco, EBL set up Panama hub
  • NYK raising transatlantic rates
  • AmeriQuest trials free fleet breakdown service
  • Making AD/CVD information easier to access
  • Ex-Im Bank opens small exporter office in Seattle

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 22, 2012
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Prices unchanged in Suez.
  • Prices show little change in north European hub
    'Very quiet' market in Hamburg.
  • Chinese player raises almost $52 million in IPO
    Money will be used to develop a research and development centre for fuel oil blending technology.
  • Global Vision Bunkers poised to expand
    New address for Rotterdam-based player.
  • Ship operator opts for dry exhaust gas cleaning system
    Vessel will be able to operate inside the North American ECA while burning high sulphur IFO.
  • WFS 'to resume supplies to Sanko'
    US-listed supplier reportedly agrees not to make any further arrests of Sanko operated vessels.
  • Bunker prices remain relatively stable in Asian hubs
    Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' on Wednesday.
  • Grindrod profits double on 'strong' volumes
    Grindrod and Vitol joint venture will provide 'opportunities for growth in bunker sales'.
  • Philippine shipping firm swings to loss on higher costs
    Higher expenses, including higher bunker costs, hit 2GO Group Inc.
  • Sales fall as bunker supplier moves to minimise risk
    Cosco International's bunker arm cuts back on business dealings with 'potential risks'.
  • Tanker firm receives second fuel efficient newbuild
    Time charter rate adjusted based on fuel consumption of the STI Topaz, says Scorpio Tankers.
  • Blending - North American ECA-SOx
    Data shows some fuel suppliers are trying unconventional blend components to meet the demand for LSFO.
  • Torm losses deepen in Q2
    Blames result on vessel sales and bunker hedging losses.
  • Chemoil purchase raises Glencore oil sales volumes
    Oil volumes sold increase by 30% during the first half of 2012.

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