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October 1, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk boss says they got demand wrong when ordering 18,000-TEUers
  • Vessel caution: Hong Kong cross-harbour swimming race on October 6
  • Highly-touted index linked contracts hardly known among sales reps
  • Cross-strait 8-month container volume up 12.7pc to 1.32 million TEU
  • Hefei customs undertakes measures to win foreign trade growth
  • Wuhan launches Wuhan-Taiwan river box service, vows to cut transits
  • Canadian National leads in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
  • Russia imposes ban on Brazilian meat imports for unspecified reasons
  • Mega ships wider, deeper, but longer means faster turnarounds: Drewry
  • EU seeks to tax carbon until ICAO can devise and enforce its own tax
  • US experts advise easing up on in-flight use of electronic devices
  • Lufthansa open to Gulf carrier collaboration, but CEO sceptical

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
  • Asian, European shippers oppose mandatory weighing of containers
  • BRIC economies lead in containerised traffic growth: Drewry
  • CKYH to significantly reduce Asia-USEC service sailings in Oct.-Nov.
  • Focus on cash control impacts ship operating costs
  • Hapag-Lloyd ensures continuity within its executive management
  • Mark Robertshaw appointed Commercial Director at Bibby Ship Management
  • Ministries of Shipping, Tourism developing Kanhoji Angre island & lighthouse as tourist attraction near Mumbai
  • Safmarine's 'maritime mentors' mark World Maritime Day
  • Nestle India commences exports through New Mangalore Port
  • Rlys' 15 pc freight rate hike seen stoking inflation
  • Fieo backs RBI notification on export credit limits
  • FinMin wants to include bank credit to exporters under priority sector lending
  • Forex reserves up $ 2 bn to $ 277.38 bn
  • INR declines ahead of CAD data
  • JSPL to invest 1,400 cr. in Odisha pellet plant

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Kombiverkehr launches new route to Greece and Turkey
  • Ecu-Line aquires US company Econocaribe
  • Penske creates new position in Mexico
  • Joint venture between VTG and K+N
  • FCS is new handling partner for Air Astana
  • Drewry: sailing cancellations to increase due to P3 wait
  • PG&E and EVI to unveil electric hybrid bucket trucks
  • Duluth Seaway welcomes new executive director
  • Loxxess operates European central warehouse for Bon'A Parte
  • Air Namibia starts replacing A340 with A330
  • Florida ports receive bonds to enhance infrastructure
  • AA Cargo delivers pre-Columbian treasures to London
  • ALC welcomes Moorebank Intermodal Company as a member
  • New communications officer for Port of Switzerland
  • TNT Express - Der Umbau geht stetig weiter
  • Eleven apprentices start logistics career at Dachser...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
  • Signal delivers second McDonough deck barge
  • September 30, 2013Ship operating costs dip as owners slam on controls

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Seattle Commission seeks halt of SoDo Arena plans
  • Port of Portland invites public to visit Hillsboro Airport Air Fair
  • Crowley awards scholarships to three Cal Maritime students
  • WSF earns documentation honor for Mukilteo Multimodal project
  • Georgia Ports Authority sets several records in August

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
  • China opens coastal trade to foreign-flagged vessels
    Move aims to boost domestic carriers and Shanghai transhipment throughput
  • Zim adds its weight to November rate increases
    Israeli carrier follows OOCL and Hanjin Shipping with $950 per teu price rise
  • False dawn for dry bulk in China
    All signals point to a slowdown once 'mini-stimulus' runs it course, despite rates rally
  • Non-performing shipping loans to rise sharply
    NPL could hit 44% at Commerzbank next year, Nomura claims
  • Espo rejects Brussels port policy
    Organisation slams one-size-fits-all proposals
  • Hauliers raise their charges to clear Zim Rotterdam boxes, claims carrier
    Customer circular pledges to tackle the problem
  • Frontline debt-to-equity ratio hits 1,187%
    However industry-wide loss given default position is improving, says Nomura
  • Port users' coalition urges opening-up of services
    Ship agents, forwarders and owners press European Commission on free market access
  • SITC books another eight 1,800 teu ships at CSBC
    Intra-Asia specialist continues ordering spree
  • What next for German ship finance?
    Allure of KG fades, but can high yield or private equity take up the slack?
  • Paragon fundraiser tops $34m
    Nasdaq-listed bulker owner on course to take over ultramax newbuilding contracts
  • Hellenic curbs first-half loss
    AIM-listed owner says market turnaround is approaching

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
  • US issues oil response rules
    OIL SPILL response plans for vessels other than tankers must include plans for a worst-case discharge scenario, the US Coast Guard announced today
  • EU clusters press for maritime survey
    THE European Network of Maritime Clusters (ENMC) has reiterated a call to the European Commission to carry out a survey to determine "the real weight of the European maritime sector"
  • CMES placed 8+4 bulker orders
    SHANGHAI-listed CMES announced today new orders for eight ultramaxes with options for another four at compatriot Chinese yards
  • Panama Canal sanctions North Korea
    NORTH KOREA will be fined up to $1M by the Panama Canal Authority for failing to accurately disclose the cargo onboard a ship the agency detained in July, Fairplay has confirmed
  • ECSA and ETF call for Gulf of Guinea piracy strategy
    EUROPEAN Union shipowners and seafarers' bodies have called for a comprehensive European Union strategy to curb what they say is the growing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
  • EU port plan under attack
    EUROPEAN Commission proposals to improve the functioning of EU ports have run into fresh fire from port users and port authorities alike
  • Hamburg Süd offers no comment on VLCS rumours
    GERMAN container line Hamburg Süd is rumoured to have ordered three 10,500 TEU vessels at Korean shipbuilder Daewoo. A company representative told Fairplay today that the carrier would offer "no comment" on the rumours
  • Ezion eyes acquisition of engineering firm
    SINGAPORE's Ezion Holdings said today it has proposed for the acquisition of around 45% share capital of compatriot engineering services provider Ocean Sky International
  • Rumoured APM sale to prompt VLCC interest
    IF THE rumoured sale of its 19 strong VLCC fleet by A.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) group to General Maritime goes ahead, analysts think investors will be attracted to the big tanker sector
  • Maersk Line trimming capacity despite Triple-Es
    MAERSK Line is taking steps to control capacity despite taking delivery of five 18,000teu Triple-E ships
  • LPG prices drop on weak demand
    SAUDI Aramco has dropped LPG contract prices for October, after increments from July-September
  • Japan's Iranian crude imports rise in August
    JAPAN imported more than twice the amount of Iranian crude in August compared to the same month last year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
  • DB Schenker Opens Logistics Center in Japan
    DB Schenker has opened a logistics center in Baraki, Japan, about 25 kilometers (approximately 15.5 miles) away from central Tokyo. The Baraki Logistics Center, which is the largest facility DB Schenker has opened in Japan to date, has a total area of 33,000 square meters (about 355,209 square feet), with a...
  • BRICS Still the Markets for Growth
    SINGAPORE - Emerging nations still offer the most opportunity for businesses and logistics service providers, even if growth rates have slowed, industry leaders told delegates at a major logistics conference held in Singapore last week. According to the IMF, emerging markets accounted for less than a third of world GDP in 1990,...
  • Del Monte Extends Contract With Port of Hueneme
    Fresh Del Monte Produce has renewed its 1995 contract with the Port of Hueneme for a third time, agreeing to partner with the California port for another five years. Del Monte, a fresh fruit and vegetables producer and distributor, and the port have been in partnership for 34 years, since 1979. "A...
  • US Truck, Rail Trade With Mexico Jumped in July
    U.S. cross-border traffic with Mexico via truck and rail jumped 8.1 percent in July 2013, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Both imports and exports via these modes of surface transportation were up year-over-year for the first time since April. The value of U.S. exports by truck...
  • Canadian National to Begin Service on Kelowna Pacific Railway's Lines
    Canadian National train in British Columbia.Canadian National aims to start freight service on about 75 percent of the rail network operated by the bankrupt short line Kelowna Pacific Railway in southern British Columbia. KPR, which leased its network from CN in 1999, entered receivership on July 5, 2013, and halted operations....
  • GPA's Container Cargo Rose 3.8 Percent in August
    The Georgia Ports Authority moved 280,873 20-foot-equivalent units in August, up 3.8 percent year-over-year. The GPA handled 156,979 containers for the month, 30,331 of which were moved by intermodal rail. Rail moves in August were up 3 percent compared with the same month last year, when the GPA moved 29,455 intermodal...
  • Cargo Volumes Up Sharply at ANA, JAL
    Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA) said that its international cargo volume rose for the sixth straight month in August on a year-on-year basis, jumping 9.5 percent to 47,598 tons. ANA's domestic cargo volume grew for three months in a row in August on a year-on-year basis, increasing 2.4 percent to...
  • Construction Begins on Kansas City Area Logistics Park
    Pictured above are: Eric Wade, city manager of Lenexa; Blake Schreck, president of economic development of Lenexa; Alan Johnson of Alan Johnson Design; Mike Boehm, mayor of Lenexa; Kenneth G. Block, managing principal of BRES; Lou Serrone, senior vice president of brokerage at BRES; Don Crabtree, president of Merit; Brad...
  • Report: International Merchandise Trade Flat in August
    Container Throughput Index from 2007 to 2013. Full-size image International merchandise trade continued to be relatively stable in August, deteriorating "slightly" from a reading of 116.1 in July to 116.0 after seasonal adjustment, according to the monthly Container Throughput Index by Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung and the Institute of Shipping Economics and...
  • UTi Worldwide Enhances Warehousing Services in Chicago Area
    UTi's multi-client contract logistics warehouse in the Chicago area.UTi Worldwide has begun offering expanded warehousing capabilities for companies requiring warehousing and distribution without the need for a dedicated facility. "Our Chicago area facility offers clients the benefits of a fully functional facility at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated...
  • 3PL OIA Global Acquires U.S. Worldwide Logistics
    Third-party logistics provider OIA Global has acquired U.S. Worldwide Logistics, a Kentucky-based provider of domestic and international freight forwarding and of warehousing and distribution services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "This acquisition is an important step in our overall growth strategy and confirms our commitment to continue building...
  • EU, Indonesia Sign Agreement to Fight Illegal Logging
    The European Union and Indonesia today signed a voluntary partnership agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products to the EU to fight illegal logging. The VPA is part of the EU's action plan to combat illegal logging. The action plan provides a number of measures to exclude...
  • Atlas Air, Astral Aviation to Launch Europe-Africa Service
    A Boeing 747-400 Freighter in final assembly.Atlas Air has entered into a contract with Astral Aviation to provide a Boeing 747-400 Freighter service between Europe and Africa. The contract is for one aircraft under an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance agreement, with the cargo service expected to begin in the "next...
  • Drewry: Uncertainty Around P3 Network to Prompt More Canceled Sailings
    An increase in sailing cancellations is on the horizon, as the P3 Network alliance has yet to indicate its intentions in detail and competitors will want to avoid capacity reduction measures in the interim, according to the latest Container Insight analysis by Drewry Maritime Research. Ocean carriers' sailing cancellations over the...
  • EU Trade Agreement With Costa Rica, El Salvador to Take Effect Oct. 1
    Trade barriers between the European Union, Costa Rica and El Salvador will be removed on Oct. 1, when the trade pillar of the EU-Central America Association Agreement enters into application for these countries. The association agreement between the EU and Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and...
  • Conakry Terminal in Guinea Continues Expansion
    A ship being unloaded at the container terminal at Conakry in Guinea.The second phase of a €100 million (about US$135.3 million) modernization program at Conakry Terminal in Guinea is still on schedule, and when completed, will allow the container terminal to accommodate large cargo ships and expand docking capacity. Conakry Terminal...
  • What a Partial US Government Shutdown Means for Shippers
    WASHINGTON - Shippers shouldn't expect any delays in the clearance of cargo at ports of entry, nor will highway, road and bridge construction cease, if the federal government partially shuts down because of a fight over President Obama's health care law. But the potential shutdown, which would be the first in...
  • Re-Shoring Reassurance
    f I see another article about near-shoring, which I expect will happen within the next few days, I may get sick. This is one of the most sensationalized stories of recent years and yet I've always been troubled by it, sensing the headline is bigger than the story. I get more...
  • Shapiro Receives Women's Business Enterprise Recertification
    Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) September 30, 2013 Shapiro, a leader in Customs brokerage and cargo management founded in 1915, has been approved for recertification as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC is the nation's largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
  • 'Golden Week' underway
    Freight rates tied to bulkers trading in the spot market started to slide Monday and many believe the sector will continue to lose momentum in the days to come due to the Golden Week holiday in China.
  • Avondale strikes union deal
    US shipbuilding syndicate Huntington Ingalls Industries has cleared another hurdle in the race to cash in on rising demand for domestic products tankers but the future of the shipyard driving the initiative remains unclear.
  • Bank down on FTZ
    A free-trade zone in Shanghai unveiled amid much fan-fare this weekend offers little for shipping, Jefferies says.
  • USC shifts yards
    Russia's United Shipholding Corporation (USC) is to move two St Petersburg shipyards over the next 10 years.
  • Cape for Diana?
    Korean owner JK Maritime has sold a brand new capesize bulker at a price which reflects increased interest in the sector.
  • CMES scraps suezmax
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is taking a big hit on the sale of a suezmax for scrap.
  • Otto pens charter double
    Otto Marine has entered bareboat charter contracts with a related company for a pair of work maintenance vessels.
  • Capesize prices lagging
    Prices placed on capesize bulkers are understating their value in the present market, Global Hunter Securities says.
  • Philippines tax boost
    The Philippines has exempted shipowners from a range of taxes in a bid to boost the domestic industry.
  • New man buys stock
    New Clarksons director Peter Backhouse has wasted no time in investing in the company having laid down almost $130,000 of his own cash.
  • Cosco Sing chairman quits
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has appointed a new chairman after Ma Zehua resigned.
  • Turnaround too slow for duo
    A return to profitability in the third quarter will not come fast enough to pull Taiwan's two largest container lines out of the red this year, Drewry Maritime Equity Research says.
  • Two hurt in blast
    Two seafarers on a Japanese general cargoship have been injured in an explosion off India.
  • A boost for Pac Basin
    Fearnley Securities has upgraded shares in rapidly expanding bulker owner Pacific Basin Shipping.
  • Paragon banking $32m
    Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping has raised more cash than originally indicated in its latest stock offering.
  • Yujin back in black
    Singapore-based tanker owner Yujin International returned to profit in the first six months of the year after hiving off more than half its owned fleet.
  • Build your own Triple E
    Lego enters newbuilding arena with $150 version of giant Maersk containership.
  • Stena Line slashing costs
    Sweden's Stena Line is eyeing SEK 1bn ($155.76m) of cost cuts to return to profit.
  • OSX cans bankruptcy talk
    Eike Batista's OSX has moved to fend off speculation that the company is on the verge of being wound up.
  • Tanker orders spike
    A rise of more than 40% in oil tanker newbuilding activity has taken 2013 orders in the sector past the total for the whole of 2012, figures from Clarksons show.
  • ISC nets new loans
    International Shipholding Corp has secured a near $100m loan package to refinance existing debt.
  • Jia Hui crewman held
    A Chinese watch officer has been arrested in Japan following a collision that sank another cargoship, killing five crew and leaving another man missing.
  • Formosa tanker aground
    Three attempts to refloat a grounded Formosa tanker have failed off the Bahamas.
  • Hellenic ready to rise
    Hellenic Carriers has reported a modest improvement in its financial results at the halfway stage of the financial year.
  • Boxship crew fined
    The crew of a Simatech boxship involved in a fatal collision with a fishing boat off Vietnam have been ordered to pay compensation.
  • Mosvold and Otto settle
    Mosvold Supply Group and Otto Marine have agreed to settle their differences over a disastrous anchor handler newbuilding deal.
  • Nam Cheong sells quartet
    Nam Cheong has won a deal worth $120m for the sale of four PSVs to an unnamed Latin America-based company.
  • SITC adds four more
    SITC has returned to Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC to exercise options for four 1,800-teu containerships.
  • Robbery turns violent
    Piracy in the Indonesian archipelago has seen a dramatic escalation in the use of violence against ship's crews in the past few days.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
  • Port Miami, FEC to begin on-dock rail service
  • Allcargo, Ecu Line parent, buys Econocaribe
    The Indian firm said Econocaribe is the third largest non-vessel-operating common carrier in the United States. Based in Miami, Econocaribe has nine U.S. offices and 22 receiving terminals throughout North America.
  • DOT lays out government shutdown impact
    The U.S. Transportation Department said nearly 18,500 of the government's 55,500 transportation employees would be affected if congressional leaders can't reach an agreement to fund the government past midnight Monday.
  • EU official pushes to keep trade partnership on track
  • Drewry sees mixed profit fortunes for Taiwanese lines
    "Intra-Asia specialist Wan Hai has seen steady returns and resilient growth whereas long-haul players Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming Marine continue to suffer losses mirroring the wider industry downtrend," the London-based firm said.
  • Knight focuses on shareholder support for acquisition
  • U.S. steel imports up 13.8% in August
  • American Airlines plans for 1,500 new pilots
    The new pilots will replace retiring employees, help reduce the impact of projected pilot-rest requirements by the Federal Aviation Administration that will be implemented next year, and man American's expanded fleet.
  • Delamode buys John Shirley
  • Projects logistics firm to use CargoWise
  • AirBridgeCargo gets fourth 747-8 freighter
  • Port of Houston reaches out to local citizens

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Good avails in South African ports.
  • Prices firming in Mediterranean markets
    Congestion in Rotterdam.
  • Scrubber manufacturer wins accolade
    Company rewarded with prize for work on abatement technology.
  • Leading shipyards to share 'fuel-efficiency know-how'
    'The trend of the world's shipbuilding industry has shifted from quantitative to qualitative,' says leading South Korean player.
  • Refining industry wants 'timely' fuel availability review
    Study 'a few years ahead of 2020' would have clearer view of refining, scrubber and LNG developments.
  • Hambantota mulls expansion project
    More vessels could bunker at the Sri Lankan port in 2015.
  • Global 0.5% sulphur limit means change on 'unprecedented scale'
    Will lead to 'a significant increase' in CO2 output from refining, industry body tells IMO.
  • Spain should take Gibraltar to court over bunkering
    Case should focus on environmental issues and not issues of sovereignty, says lawyer.
  • Fuel-saving competition announces winner
    Danish ferry company scheme encourages crew to come up with fuel-saving initiatives.
  • Developer of alternative bunker fuel sees share price surge
    Quadrise knows 'no specific reason' for 60% climb.
  • IFO prices show little movement in Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at major Asian ports on Monday.
  • Singapore bunker tanker owner returns to profit
    Yujin International sold three bunker tankers for a total of $4.09 million during first half of 2013.
  • 0.05% sulphur MGO limit at Hong Kong 'doable'
    But vessels could be faced with lubricity issues, warns Viswalab expert.
  • Chinese fuel oil imports to fall in September
    Region estimated to import between 350,000 to 400,000 mt of product.
  • Fuel efficient vessels 'beneficial', even on market upturn
    Shipping firms need to take a more 'holistic approach', says Cargill Ocean Transport spokesman.

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