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BRIEFS
July 1, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • US cargo thefts fall 16pc, but value of each theft increases 9pc: study
  • Fujian builds most convenient traffic network connecting Taiwan
  • Alataw Pass cargo up 3.8pc to 1.55 million tonnes in first 5 months
  • Xinjiang Korgas rail checkpoint trade cargo hits 50,000 tonnes in May
  • US Senate subcommittee votes US$1 billion for major port dredging
  • US logistics outlook weakens, suffers from overcapacity: study
  • Refusal to allow UK inspectors to board ship in Singapore halts probe
  • Historic ship ends days: Early over-panamax ship to be scrapped by APL
  • 9,200-TEU Ever Learned delivered to Evergreen for Asia-Europe service
  • Singapore Changi cargo volume falls 3.5pc to 147,600 tonnes in May
  • Asia Pacific airlines' cargo volumes show 0.5pc increase in May
  • Swissport launches appeal in Ukraine to reclaim business grabbed to UIA

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • Cabinet approves ratification of Maritime Labour Convention
  • Egypt's crisis seen impacting Suez shipments
  • MCI joins UN food logistics initiative
  • MOL Comfort's fore section being towed, aft part sinks
  • MOL receives environment protection awards from Los Angeles & Long Beach ports
  • Vishwapati Trivedi replaces P. K. Sinha as Shipping Secretary
  • India looking forward to MFN status from Pakistan's new dispensation
  • Olive oil imports shoot up 66.36 pc
  • Spices exports valued at over INR 10,000 cr. in 2012-13
  • Steep rise in vegetable oil imports in May
  • Shenzhen expected to beat Hong Kong in box throughput this year
  • CWC commissions its 38th CFS at Pipavav
  • JM Baxi Group launches Delhi International Cargo Terminal at Sonepat
  • Forex reserves turn weak, fall sharply by $ 2.82 bn to $ 287.85 bn
  • INR recovers from historic low to end at 59.39
  • Adani Power organises blood donation camp on Chairman's birthday
  • KPTL bags international & domestic orders for power infrastructure
  • Clipper Projects & Thorco Shipping merge
  • Geodis Wilson receives project cargo forwarding award
  • Infrastructure growth in China a boon for European service providers
  • Ipsen Logistics appoints global head to strengthen projects division
  • Wilhelmsen (Georgia) joins PCN network; moves heavy vehicles

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fresh blood to reinforce Eurogate's sales team
  • FedEx Trade Networks opens office in Dublin
  • Ikea leases giant warehouse in Russia
  • Gijon goes green
  • New Orleans' Mississippi terminal moves ahead
  • MSC adds to pressure on Asia - ECSA trade
  • New top manager for shipper Lekkerland
  • Overweight again: Ukraine to check trucks
  • Deutsche Post DHL enlarges parcel shop network in Germany
  • Cooperation launches Turkey-Northern Europe shuttle
  • Deutsche Bahn and Etihad Rail developing railfreight...
  • Cargo theft rates climbing in Europe and Asia
  • UPR to strengthen Oregon's transport infrastructure
  • China Eastern serving Lhasa in summer season
  • Garuda receives B777-300ER then launches Jeddah route
  • Air Lituanica takes off

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • Seadrill-Sapura JV wins $2.7 billion Petrobras contract
  • EC seeks ship CO2 monitoring and reporting requirement
  • MAN Diesel and Turbo package for Rieber seismic ship
  • Singapore owner picks Wärtsilä for 24 newbuilds
  • ABB wins $20 million FPSO order from Cosco Nantong

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • Aft part of MOL COMFORT sinks with load of containers
  • US rail freight traffic rolls to positive week
  • Diana Shipping works deal for charter of Panamax bulk vessel
  • Moody's Investors Service downgrades Port of Seattle bonds
  • TITAN Salvage taps Shelby Harris as marine operations director for Asia

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • Product tanker order surge puts recovery into question
    Orderbook is dangerously large, says study
  • ING moves on to a new lending model
    Bank's emphasis now on bilaterals, says transport finance chief Fewster
  • Seadrill orders three new vessels for $800m
    Total revenues for Brazil project will be $2.7bn
  • Carbon-capping schemes spread to emerging markets
    China and Brazil regimes could drag shipping towards populist and political targets
  • Vessels retain insurance cover, TMT's lawyers say
    TMT's main creditor Mega Bank warned that TMT's insurance was at risk as it sought to block release of emergency funding, but a federal judge has freed cash to preserve and protect the vessels
  • Scorpio Bulkers secures $250m for ultramax order onslaught
    Tanker firm makes Oslo offering ahead of likely US listing for new venture
  • Brussels outlines plans to monitor shipping CO2
    Move is perceived as drawing the industry closer to a market-based measure
  • No stopping now
    New IMO political impasse could drag shipping into one or more regional schemes
  • Concerns mount over Nigeria halting LNG exports
    Ships detained as port levy dispute leads to ban on vessels entering loading area
  • MSC Eugenia detained over damaged hull
    La Spezia harbour master pounces after port state control inspection
  • Caution in China
    Volatile equity markets show shipping has yet to emerge from global financial crisis
  • Egypt looks for more revenue as Suez transits decline
    Morsi government ponders fee hike or surcharges ahead of IMF loan talks
  • German shipping opening up for foreign capital
    Seven out of 10 shipowners expect more funds from non-local sources
  • Asia-Europe rates double
    July general increase boosts spot prices
  • Scorpio eyes eventual New York listing for bulk venture
    Company seeks to replicate tanker splash and eyes VLGC prospects
  • Kexim moves away from merchant vessels
    Export credit agency shift reflects South Korean yards' quest for high-margin orders

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • EC proposes emissions monitoring scheme
    THE EC today put forward a draft regulation to require owners to monitor and report on carbon dioxide in ship emissions as of 1 January 2018
  • Maersk to shed Brostrom
    MAERSK Tankers Singapore confirmed to Fairplay yesterday it is selling assets in Brostrom Tankers Singapore to Integra Holdings and Cldn-Cobelfret SA
  • Scorpio said to be near VLGC splurge
    NYSE-listed product tanker operator Scorpio Tankers is today firming up orders for a series of VLGCs, in a move aimed at capitalising on the US shale promise
  • FMC boss points to P3's green aspects
    FUEL-efficient ships deployed into US trades will be a "positive" attribute of the planned P3 box alliance, Washington's top maritime regulatory official told Fairplay
  • Scorpio Bulkers debuts in Oslo
    MONACO-headquartered Scorpio Group today introduced a new publicly traded drybulk company, Scorpio Bulkers
  • $41M sought in arrest
    OCTAVIAN Maritime Holdings seeks $41M in charter hire and termination fees related to a bareboat charter party with tanker operator Geden Lines
  • Frangou raises $250M
    NAVIOS Maritime Partners, the NYSE-listed limited partnership from Angeliki Frangou's drybulk stable, has raised $250M via a term loan
  • 3 killed, 2 sought in China dredger sinking
    TWO CREW members were being sought today off Beihai's port in the sinking of a dredger that killed three others, the Beihai Maritime Safety Administration said
  • Singapore seizes tanker
    SINGAPORE'S law firm Rajah & Tann confirmed to Fairplay today it arrested the 7,022dwt products tanker Titan Unity
  • Hanjin HI seen under pressure
    INVESTORS should avoid buying Hanjin HI & Construction's shares until the Korean shipbuilder manages to pare its debt, which stands at 2.85 trillion won ($2.5Bn), a sector analyst said today
  • South American grains support Panamaxes
    SOUTH American grains continue to keep Panamax rates up, with freight rates still in five-digit figures for shipments to the Far East
  • Japanese question crew in fatal collision
    NORWEGIAN Car Carriers said the captain and third officer of its NOCC Oceanic are being questioned today in Japan after a fatal collision was confirmed
  • Capesizes hit 6-month high
    CAPESIZE rates have hit a new six-month high as iron ore and coal movements continue into China
  • Rickmers swoops on 2,200teu ships
    HAMBURG shipowner Bertram Rickmers has gone on the acquisition trail, following up his €175M ($228M) bond placing in Germany in early June
  • Japan's imports of Iranian crude rise 86%
    JAPAN'S imports of Iranian crude surged in May, after such shipments ground to a near-halt in April

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • Baragona Retirement Sparks CMA CGM America Changes
    CMA CGM has reorganized CMA CGM America, the U.S. agent of the CMA CGM Group, headquartered in Norfolk, Va., in conjunction with the departure of Frank Baragona, chairman of CMA CGM America. After a career in the shipping industry and nine years as head of CMA CGM America, Baragona will be...
  • Tampa Port Authority FTZ No. 79 to Grow
    The Tampa Port Authority has applauded the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for its decision to approve Foreign Trade Zone No. 79 to administratively restructure and expand their service area to include the Hillsborough and Polk counties in Florida. The decision will also reduce the timeframe for the combined federal and local FTZ...
  • Sea Star Receives 150 New Reefer Containers
    Sea Star Line has taken delivery of 150 new 40-foot refrigerated containers in the second year of a five-year equipment replacement plan, which aims to reduce the average of the entire Sea Star Line reefer container fleet to less than three years. The new containers, which will be fit with Carrier...
  • GATX Announces Three Senior-Level Appointments
    GATX Corp. has named Thomas A. Ellman as executive vice president and president of Rail North America, Michael T. Brooks as senior vice president of operations and technology and Paul F. Titterton as vice president and chief commercial officer. Ellman will continue to oversee the commercial activities of GATX's North American...
  • Q&A: Red Hands Trump Light Fingers
    Q: That was a good article about the carrier who was having chronic "shortages" at destination, apparently because of pilferage at destination. It brought back memories. We ship mixed orders of business consumables - some full carton, but mostly pick-and-pack in mixed cartons. More than half of our customer locations are...
  • Mexico's Rising Port Cargo Traffic Highlights Infrastructure Needs
    The Port of Veracruz, where the Mexican government hopes to leverage private investment to improve basic infrastructure.Mexico's port cargo traffic is expected to increase 80 percent to 508 million metric tons per year by the end of the government's current six-year administration in 2018, compared with the current 282 million...
  • SCFI: Asia-North Europe Spot Rates Soar
    Spot freight rates from Asia to northern European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index jumped 174 percent in the week ending June 28, only days before a July 1 general rate increase. It was the highest increase ever in this lane. On July 1, carriers such as CMA...
  • SCFI: Asia-US Spot Rates Achieve Significant Increases
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week of June 28, 2013 Full-size image The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates for Shanghai to U.S. trade lanes rose signficantly in the week of June 28, with both East and West Coast-bound lanes achieving more than 60 percent of the general rate increases recommended...
  • Study: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Could Power Ships at Berth
    Joe Pratt, Sandia National Laboratories' researcher, stands near the Port of Oakland, one of the West Coast ports he studied to learn whether hydrogen fuel cells are a viable power source for docked ships. (Photo by Steffan Schulz).Hydrogen fuel cells may be technically feasible and commercially attractive as a "clean,...
  • Canada's Fair Rail Freight Service Act Becomes Law
    Canada's new Fair Rail Freight Service Act, which requires Canadian rail companies to offer a service agreement to companies shipping goods by rail, if the shipper requests one, has become law, according to Denis Lebel, the nation's minister of transport, infrastructure and communities. In the event that rail companies and shippers...
  • Metro America Supply Chain Appoints VP for US Expansion
    Metro America Supply Chain Solutions has appointed a new vice president of business development and major contracts, in line with its strategy to build a team to better serve customers in the U.S. "Extending Metro's management team and operating solutions into the U.S. market will result in efficiencies and improved value...
  • Fenwick on DHL's New 'Super-Hub' at Cincinnati Airport
    Deutsche Post division DHL has invested $110 million to expand at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport into a "super-hub" for the Americas trade. DHL Express Americas CEO Stephen Fenwick discusses the new hub with JOC Senior Editor Peter Leach...
  • Slideshow: 10 Ways Congress Can Help Shippers and Carriers
    Major shippers, logistics providers and transportation companies are taking advantage of a rare opportunity to tell Congress what they need to move goods and materials more effectively. The industry hopes testimony from executives to the U.S. House of Representatives will guide the chamber in passing the Water Resources Development Act...
  • Direct ChassisLink Acquires Hyundai Merchant Marine's US Chassis Fleet
    Direct ChassisLink, an intermodal marine chassis provider in North America, has acquired Hyundai Merchant Marine's U.S. chassis fleet, comprising more than 23,000 chassis, according to a joint announcement released today by the companies. In addition to the sale, HMM has entered into a long-term agreement pursuant to which DCLI will be...
  • Norfolk Southern Opens SC Bulk Transfer Facility
    Norfolk Southern has opened its new Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer terminal in Columbia, S.C., which will allow customers without rail sidings to transfer a large array of commodities between railcars and trucks. The terminal, owned by the Class I railroad and operated by independent contractors that facilitate bulk transfer and distribution, can...
  • Fitzgerald Appointed to Port of Houston Authority's Commission
    Harris County Commissioners Court in Texas has appointed Clyde Fitzgerald, a veteran labor leader, to serve as a member on the port commission of the Port of Houston Authority. Fitzgerald's appointment fills the seat of Jim Fonteno, who submitted his resignation to the commissioners court in April. Fitzgerald was sworn in...
  • Gulftainer Welcomes CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt
    The CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt will end its maiden voyage at Ningbo, China, by July 10.Gulftainer has welcomed the CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt container ship on its maiden voyage and call at the Khorfakkan Container Terminal at the Port of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates. The 16,020-TEU CMA...
  • Teamsters OK ABF National Master Contract
    Teamsters have voted to approve the national master portion of a contract with ABF Freight System.Members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters voted to approve a national master contract with ABF Freight System that cuts wages and gives the less-than-truckload carrier more flexible work rules. The contract was approved by 52...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • Thumbs up for GASS
    Jefferies shipping analyst Douglas Mavrinac has added StealthGas to his list of favourite shipping stocks.
  • Handysize holdup
    A second handysize bulker has grounded in the waterways serving South America's grain export ports.
  • Navios seals loan
    Navios Maritime Partners has put the finishing touches on a $250m loan from a syndicate of nine banks.
  • Wilson offloads oldie
    Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has offloaded a vessel that has spent the past several years in lay up.
  • Capes in profit
    Skyrocketing capesize spot rates have entered positive territory for the first time this year.
  • Rickmers five identified?
    Rickmers Group's second hand boxship swoop this week is thought to have involved five vessels from bankrupt KG funds.
  • Diana inks with Cargill
    Diana Shipping of Greece has secured a two-year charter deal for a panamax bulk carrier handed back early by Louis Dreyfus Commodities.
  • October LNG launch
    The first sailing of an LNG-fuelled ferry between the island of Samso and Jutland on the Danish mainland is set to take place on 1 October 2014.
  • A hard day's night
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Scorpio in dry debut
    Scorpio Bulkers has completed a hotly anticipated equity issue ahead of taking up a junior listing in Oslo.
  • MISC to trim tanker fleet
    Malaysian shipping giant MISC has revealed its action plan to ride out a difficult market.
  • CMA CGM banks $150m
    CMA CGM has finalised a $150m cash injection from a French sovereign wealth fund.
  • A merger or not?
    The UK's office of fair trading (OFT) is canvassing opinion over whether a recent deal between DFDS, NTEX and North Sea RoRo (NSRR) constitutes a merger.
  • Precious lengthens loan
    Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping has extended a $150m loan taken out to buy second-hand ships.
  • Vard's Brazilian trouble
    Vard continues to be plagued by ongoing problems at its Brazilian shipyards, the Norwegian offshore shipbuilding giant said today.
  • Death of the shipyard?
    The Spanish shipbuilding industry believes it will die out if the European Commission forces it to pay back EUR 2.8bn ($3.65m) in tax deductions.
  • Norden's dry sums
    Norden embarked on a near $450m dry-cargo expansion effort having developed a model to sort the wheat from the public relations chaff relating to eco newbuildings.
  • Wartsila wins CNCo deal
    Finland's Wartsila is supplying propulsion systems for up to 36 China Navigation Co (CNCo) newbuildings in China.
  • STX cancels six LRs
    South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has torn up contracts for six large-range-one (LR1) tankers after the buyer failed to make an initial payment.
  • Diamond S fails to sparkle
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Forced sale law defined
    Strong endorsement of the principle that the forced sale of vessels is best conducted on a transparent basis by the Admiralty Marshal has come from a London high court judge.
  • SITC declares two
    SITC International has exercised options for two 1,800-teu boxships at China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC), the company announced today.
  • Inside imploding TMT
    Increasingly aggressive banks and gamblers in the iron ore market contributed to bankruptcy filings involving several TMT entities last week, Nobu Su says.
  • Cash boost for Gdansk
    The Polish government is ready to pump money into Gdansk Shipyard, which has been threatened with a bankruptcy suit.
  • Krasnoye pockets profit
    Russia's Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard is retaining its 2012 profit.
  • New for Nova
    Singapore owner books six woodchip carriers at Sainty and Nantong yards in China.
  • Elderly Princess out
    Canadian government to replace 42-year old ro-pax ferry Princess of Acadia.
  • Party over for Allandia
    Swedish cruise operator Allandia Rederi AB is to suspend operations at the end of this month.
  • Stena in the green
    Stena Bulk's implementation of various types of eco initiatives designed to cut vessel fuel consumption are shaving around SEK 65m ($9.6m) annually from the company's costs.
  • Maersk sells again
    Maersk Tankers is selling its Southeast Asian tanker arm Bostrom Singapore to a joint venture between Integra Holdings and Cldn-Cobelfret.
  • Titan Unity arrested
    aSingapore Tankers' 7,000-dwt products tanker Titan Unity (built 2009) was arrested in Singapore yesterday morning by lawyers from the law firm of Rajah & Tann.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • Baragona to retire from CMA CGM at year's end
    Frank Baragona, a long-time veteran of the shipping industry, had served as head of CMA CGM America the past nine years. His departure will spark a reorganization at the French line's offices in Virginia.
  • Teamsters approve national ABF contract
    The drivers' union employed at less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight System have voted to approve the national portion of the master freight agreement as well as 21 of the 27 supplements.
  • Hyundai sells chassis fleet to Direct ChassisLink
  • Navis implementation at NY terminal plagues Maher
    Maher Terminals has had difficulties integrating a new terminal system at its facility in the Port of New York and New Jersey, forcing 11 vessels as of Friday to be diverted to other terminals in the port over the past two weeks.
  • UPS names IBM vet to board
  • Pritzker sworn in at Commerce, Foxx prepares for DOT post
    Penny Pritzker was nominated by President Obama to serve as commerce secretary on May 9. On Thursday, the Senate unanimously voted to confirm Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as the country's next transportation secretary.
  • Benefits of raised Bayonne Bridge touted
  • Trillium plans 101 CNG truck filling stations by 2016
  • Vanguard adds offices in Vietnam
  • Sea Star adds 150 new reefer boxes
  • White House suspends Bangladesh's GSP status
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 28, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world.
  • Fuel prices end week stronger in the Americas
    Demand was said to be quiet in Los Angeles on Friday.
  • Fleet Optimisation Conference details announced
    Sessions focused on regulatory challenges, designing for efficiency, fuel and propulsion management and ship performance optimisation.
  • Inland shipping now able to refuel with LNG in Rotterdam
    From July 1 inland shipping will be able to bunker with LNG in the Seinehaven, in Rotterdam Botlek.
  • Ferry docks being cleaned after vessel sinks, spills diesel fuel
    Spill of 30 to 40 gallons reported near Prudence Island ferry docks in Rhode Island.
  • New address for IBIA Asia office
    New contact details will take effect as of July 1.
  • Furjairah prices mainly soft
    No clear direction in prices at Suez.
  • Prices close week on firm note
    Gibraltar's bunker market was reported to be quiet.
  • Fuel costs hit bunker tanker owner
    Yujin posts losses for 2012.
  • Cruise line blames ECA as it pulls out of two US ports
    'ECA requirements would significantly impact our fuel costs,' says Carnival.
  • Bunker tanker arrested
    Singapore firm has ship seized by authorities.
  • Bunker prices firm in Asia
    Supplies of bunker fuel at major Asian ports fine.
  • Clipper takes delivery of new fuel efficient bulker
    Vessel boasts 'latest development in technology and super eco fuel consumption.'
  • ClassNK developing vessel speed trial software
    The software will be made available to shipyards free of charge, says classification society.
  • Alfa Laval confirms scrubber order from DFDS
    Equipment to be retrofitted on three ro-ro vessels at Polish shipyard.
  • Chemoil signs $800 million syndicated banking facilities
    Development is a 'strong testament to our banks' confidence', says CFO.

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