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BRIEFS
October 30, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC joins others boosting reefer rates - US$1,500 per box from January
  • Prince Rupert Port evacuated after 7.7 earthquake struck offshore
  • One in five containers are late due to lack of schedule reliability: ESC
  • Dalian's Dayaowan new north port area expansion starts construction
  • NYK's LNG carrier Lusail rescues Sri Lankan fishermen in distress
  • Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe Rail starts first individual service operation
  • Shandong provincial port volume up 10pc in 9 months to 14.19 million TEU
  • Haikou container volume up 30.9pc in the first nine months to 720,000 TEU
  • Health and safety fears send Russian nuclear containership to scrap yard
  • Zim adds Ashdod on transatlantic to extend reach to south, central Israel
  • Global Shippers Forum backs NZ proposal to cull liner cartels, price fixing
  • NZ fines Costamare unit US$247,000 for Rena pollution and negligence
  • FedEx to build new US$100 million air cargo hub at Shanghai Pudong
  • US Customs and Border Protection expands advanced cargo screening pilot
  • Airbus to double US investment as WTO row with Boeing subsidies continues
  • United starts building US$45 million hanger to serve US-Middle East routes

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rates rise an impressive 22.4 pc: SCFI
  • BBC Chartering strengthens Turkish presence
  • Call for system to verify weight of loaded boxes before change in stacking rules
  • CMA CGM's Jacques Saadé receives Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Containership fleet growth slowing: BIMCO
  • DB Schenker Logistics establishes own logistics academy in China
  • Evergreen receives sixth 8,452-TEU vessel under fleet augmentation plan
  • GCS adds new feeder & short-sea links
  • KPCHAA calls for stopping levy of cess on exports
  • London P&I Club warns on unsafe Sierra Leone iron ore cargoes
  • Maersk Line to commence new India-Med service in Nov.
  • SCI wins WIPS recognition
  • Commissioning of RMQC to hamper operations at JNPCT: JNPT
  • KoPT warns of termination if HBT fails to commence operations soon
  • Industry exhorted to be economic & efficient
  • INR hits low of 54.04 against dollar

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Washington state/Coast Guard join forces for spill prevention
  • Washington State Ferries schedules community meetings
  • Corps sets maintenance closure for large Chittenden Locks in Ballard
  • Old Dominion Freight Line moves to larger Pasco location
  • Port of Vancouver, USA making progress on pathway

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Asian players move into ship leasing
    Opportunities and challenges both exist for lessors
  • The firebrand who is ready to listen
    ITF president Paddy Crumlin's image is that of a champion of workers' rights, but he is willing to engage with those ready to talk
  • Maersk in drive to persuade owners to use its fuel-efficiency systems
    Danish line unveils performance-monitoring programmes to assess chartered-in tonnage
  • Ro-ro owners seek closer dialogue with scrubber makers
    After years of distrust over exhaust-cleaning systems' performance and cost claims, shipowners seek talks as 2015 deadline looms
  • Nobu Su given days to respond to contempt case
    Taiwan-based owner faces threat of jail in NewLead charter dispute
  • Shipowners budget for 3% opcost hikes for both 2012 and 2013
    Lubes most likely to increase significantly, Moore Stephens survey finds
  • Adopt the brace position
    How does Moore Stephens' predicted 3% rise in prices relate to economic theories?
  • Marshall Islands flag fleet tops 85m gt in September
    Registered tonnage volume rises almost 14%
  • Scorpio bunker consumption figures strengthen case for eco-design vessels
    Newbuilds offer fuel savings of up to nine tonnes a day laden, tanker firm says
  • US propane exports boost LPG shipping
    Cargoes needed amid concern about global supply growth
  • Employing unarmed security teams has 'no benefit'
    New York Star attack could have been avoided, claims former guard
  • Shale gas will boost LNG shipping
    IEA says rise of unconventional gas triggers shift in global trade
  • Scorpio Tankers banks on fuel savings
    Lauro optimistic despite deeper third-quarter loss
  • Tankers boost Pakistan breakers
    Reports show three large vessels sold to buyers, ending weeks of inactivity
  • Eitzen Maritime Services presses ahead with refinancing
    Name-change sees company distance itself from troubled past
  • Evergreen Marine posts third-quarter recovery
    Taiwanese container operator recovers from losses incurred earlier in the year
  • DSME to merge energy subsidiary by year-end
    Move aims to boost efficiency for South Korean shipbuilder
  • US shuts up shop as it waits for Hurricane Sandy to make landfall
    New York Stock Exchange shut down as ports and cruise firms brace for 'frankenstorm'
  • More carrot, less stick
    Brussels must to more to help shipowners to meet low-sulphur regulations
  • Brussels approves sulphur directive
    Commission urged to support work on alternative compliance methods
  • Third-quarter result sees FSL Trust post a loss
    Figures reflect exposure of Singapore-listed lessor to Berlian Laju Tanker and Torm
  • P&I Club warns of liquefaction risk to Sierra Leone iron ore cargoes
    Safety compromised as moisture content exceeds transportable limits
  • Wanted: maritime apprenticeships
    Officers are 'sponsored' for training, rather than employed, and that must change
  • Omega goes on the offensive in Chapter 11 row
    Company browbeats lenders with dormant US sanctions and Greek lawsuit
  • CSBC's nine-month net profit plunges 62%
    Weak margins and limited orders hurt Taiwan-based shipbuilder
  • Beluga faces arms investigation, alleges German TV
    Stolberg denies claims that bankrupt heavylift firm carried weapons to DRC and Burma
  • Ningbo increases its third-quarter profit
    China's number three port benefits from transfer of land use right
  • Nanjing Tanker on course for third consecutive annual loss
    Barring last-ditch rescue bid, firm faces suspension from Shanghai Stock Exchange

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Dolphin signs rig contract worth nearly $1.1Bn
    FRED OLSEN Energy of Norway said today its Dolphin Drilling unit has signed a five-year contract worth nearly $1.1Bn to employ a semisubmersible drilling rig being built in South Korea
  • Omega fights back
    BANKRUPT Omega Navigation Enterprises is seeking a protective ruling following lender HSH's withdrawal of support for cash-collateral disbursements
  • FSL Trust posts 3Q losses
    FIRST Ship Lease Trust said today it ran up $186,000 in losses in 3Q12, reversing $152,000 in profits year on year
  • Will Rena stay on reef?
    DIANA Shipping and its insurer Swedish Club might be looking at a bill for a final bill for NZ$104M ($85.26M) in the Rena disaster
  • Drybulkers seen nearing turning point
    THE DRYBULK market that has endured its weakest three quarters for more than 25 years is nearing a turning point, shipping analysts predicted
  • Asia/Europe box rates rise
    ASIA/Europe and Asia/Med rates appeared today to reflect some of the rate increases carriers are seeking as of 1 November
  • Mystery gold ship vanishes in snow gales
    A GOLD-laden ship is missing today in Russia's Sea of Okhotsk
  • NOL to issue bonds
    NOL SAID it plans today to offer a bond under its $1.5Bn euro medium-term note programme
  • OSV builder Nam Cheong to double profits
    MALAYSIA'S OSV builder Nam Cheong said today it would be doubling net profits over the next two years because of its build-to-stock business model
  • Three seafarers rescued in Chinese sinking
    THREE seafarers rescued from a general cargo ship over the weekend were recovering today in China's Shidao port
  • Arrested ship replaced in Oz
    CIC TODAY said it has chartered a ship to replace its arrested Athena to carry out its planned Australian cruise programme
  • NYK and ISC swap PCCs
    NIPPON Yusen Kaisha has swapped one of its pure car carriers for a smaller unit from one of its tonnage providers
  • Modec pays premium for VLCC
    JAPAN's FPSO specialist Modec has paid $35.8M for Euronav's 1999-built VLCC Algarve, a high price in context with recent similar transactions
  • $3Bn in Ichthys ship financing agreed
    KOREA Eximbank and the Korea Trade Insurance said they will provide $3Bn to compatriot yards Samsung HI and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • French port creates combined-transport hub to boost transhipment traffic
    Port operator Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM) is positioning its eastern basin as the major transhipment hub for the Mediterranean, by creating a combined-transport ...
  • COSCO to pump the bond market
    Hong Kong-listed China Cosco Holdings said it plans to raise up to USD2 billion from the sale of offshore bonds in a bid to replenish capital and to pay down its ...
  • US growth boost for Obama
    US economic growth moved ahead by 2% in the third quarter of the year, according to figures released by its Commerce Department on Friday, giving a further boost ...
  • Good news for Asia - Europe liners
    The weekly Shanghai Containerized Freight Index [SCFI] saw the troubled liners serving the Asia to Europe tradelanes regain some ground last week on the back of ...
  • Spain still feeling the pain
    More than 800,000 workers have lost their jobs in Spain in the past year raising the total unemployed in the Iberian nation to 5.78 million equating to a disturbing ...
  • USEC battens down the hatches
    With Hurricane Sandy packing 85mph winds and expected to make landfall anywhere between Virginia and southern New England on Monday evening, states of emergencies ...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • FOE ties up newbuild
    Fred. Olsen Energy has entered into a contract for its newest semi-submersible drilling rig.
  • Eco ships impress
    Scorpio Tankers' eco newbuilding performance numbers have won a thumbs up from the market.
  • CSSC earnings shrink
    Chinese state shipbuilding group CSSC has endured a tough third quarter as profit was chopped.
  • OW in Asia drive
    OW Bunker has added another experienced face to its global management team.
  • Mind the rate gap
    A widening rate gap between capesize bulkers and smaller vessels means something will soon give, Jefferies says.
  • UK in SeaFrance probe
    Eurotunnel's purchase of three ferries from the defunct SeaFrance will be the focus of a UK competition investigation.
  • Iran softens stance
    Iran's defence minister says the potential closure of the key Strait of Hormuz is a separate issue from the sanctions that have hit the country.
  • Disney runs into Sandy
    Hurricane Sandy is playing havoc with cruiseship schedules along the east coast of the US, as passengers on a Disney vessel revealed the power of the storm.
  • Scorpio shows eco sums
    Scorpio Tankers has moved to silence the cynics casting doubts about the capability of eco ships.
  • Stolberg's smuggling probe
    Former Beluga boss Niels Stolberg has been caught up in a weapons smuggling investigation, according to a flurry of media reports in Germany.
  • Ferries collide off France
    Two cross-Channel ferries have collided in bad weather off France.
  • Petrobras keeps Dof vessel
    Dof has stretched a period deal for one of its platform supply vessels in Brazil.
  • Sandy spur for products
    A huge hurricane set to impact the US east coast may not be good news for residents of the area but it should play out favorably for products tanker owners.
  • Bonaparte escapes
    An SNCM ro-pax has broken free of its moorings and hit a dock in a storm at Marseille.
  • NewLead gets tough
    Nobu Su could face possible jail time unless he complies with a London court ruling related to unpaid charter fees.
  • FSL on firmer footing
    First Ship Lease Trust slipped to a narrow loss in the third quarter as revenue fell away.
  • German aid increased
    Germany will be handing over more money in subsidies to domestic shipowners next year.
  • Omega fights cash cap
    Omega Navigation has hit back at its lenders for attempting to curb the use of its remaining cash reserves, claiming such a more will kill the lights at the tanker owner.
  • IHI ups forecast
    IHI Corp expects to post higher first half profit than previously expected.
  • Sasebo switches focus
    Japan's Sasebo Heavy Industries is refocusing more on shiprepair and naval business as the shipping slump continues.
  • Indonesians bag boxship
    A Herman Buss-linked containership has been snapped up by Indonesian buyers, brokers said.
  • Cargoship goes missing
    Russian authorities are searching for a cargoship that went missing with a cargo of gold in the Okhotsk Sea.
  • Evergreen back to black
    A stronger third quarter has erased losses so far this year at Taiwanese boxship giant Evergreen.
  • Third death on Sagittarius
    A superintendent newly appointed to oversee safety on the Hachiuma bulker Sage Sagittarius has been killed - the third death on the ship since August.
  • NADL makes US filing
    John Fredriksen-controlled North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has moved one step closer to listing in the US.
  • K Line boxship hit twice
    A K Line containership has been the victim of a double robbery during a single visit to a port in Indonesia.
  • Dynacom drops singles
    Dynacom looks to have sold the last of its single-hull VLCC tankers for scrap, according to broker reports.
  • NOL back at bond table
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) is returning to the bond market for the second time this year to raise fresh capital.
  • MOL scrap young cape
    Another young capesize bulker has been reported sold for demolition, according to broker reports.
  • Modec linked to Algarve
    Modec is reported to be behind the purchase of a modern VLCC from tanker owner Euronav brokers say.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • Kapsch names Freund VP sales
  • Report says water infrastructure funding inadequate
    A new report from the National Research Council says that due to insufficient funding, many portions of the Army Corps of Engineers' water infrastructure program are not being maintained at acceptable levels of performance and efficiency.
  • East Coast ports close as Hurricane Sandy approaches
    Ports from Virginia to New York have closed facilities Monday in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy's landfall.
  • Freightwatch reports Brazil electronics heist
    "Warehouse robberies typically are the largest value incidents due to the high volume of product stored in a single location. Brazil has recorded several multi-million dollar losses this year due to warehouse invasions," the security firm said.
  • TNT's 3Q income rises
    The integrated parcel delivery company said Monday its third quarter operating income rose 43.8 percent year-on-year to 46 million euros ($59 million). Revenue in the quarter rose 2.1 percent to 1.8 billion euros.
  • TNT vet Lombard named Geodis CEO
    Former TNT Express Chief Executive Officer Marie-Christine Lombard has been named CEO of Geodis, the forwarding arm of France's state-owned railway SNCF. She left TNT in September ahead of a proposed UPS takeover.
  • DHL to build new parcel center

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2012
  • LSFO premiums easing as supply options grow
    Price of compliant fuels in some markets now significantly lower than when North American ECA took effect.
  • Fujairah prices start the week up
    Suez reports dry market with no fixed date for replenishment.
  • Campaign organisation applauds EU sulphur directive adoption
    'When it comes to air pollution, the EU should follow the USA and Canada by making the entire EU coastline a low-SOx and low-NOx zone.'
  • Singapore arrest ends long wait for payment
    Bunker company had 13-month wait before outstanding bill was paid.
  • EU's sulphur compromise close to becoming law
    Updated Sulphur Directive regulating ship emissions at final stage of the process before official publication of the law.
  • Framework lacking in LNG bunkering, study finds
    Feasibility study covers four Belgian ports.
  • Lubes: Industry expects 3% rise in cost
    Shipowners expect lubes to jump ahead of other costs, survey finds.
  • Former BP and Brightoil executive joins O.W. Bunker
    Paul Bradshaw has been appointed as Regional Manager for O.W. Bunker Asia.
  • Week starts with IFO prices largely down
    Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Odfjell in move to protect Dutch operations
    Seeks to lay off more than half of local staff to avoid bankruptcy after terminal suspension caused the company to lose major clients.
  • Industry players discuss LNG as bunker fuel
    LNG may cost more than bunker fuel in the future, says NOL executive.
  • Titan delays despatch of circular
    Circular to detail, among other things, subscription agreement with Guangdong Zhenrong.
  • Bunker buyer role 'critical' to shipping
    Shipping crisis changing the way bunker purchasing is being done, say industry players.
  • More suppliers offer LSFO in Singapore
    Eight out of Singapore's top 20 suppliers now offer LSFO to vessels, a Bunkerworld survey shows.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
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
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
PIRACY
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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"
TRADE
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
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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."
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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%
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
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
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
SHIPPING
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
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
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.
COMPANIES
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
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