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October 2, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • ICS says eco rules should undergo cost benefit analysis before adoption
  • HK August exports off 1.3pc, but increase 3.5pc in first eight months
  • China's logistics financial value grows 9.5pc in first eight months
  • Classification societies want cost benefit data on UN's eco rules
  • Moscow's okay needed before GPI takeover of National Container Company
  • APM Terminals to buy two super-postpanamax cranes for Gothenburg
  • China plans five capacity-enhancing river construction projects
  • Kunming Railway Bureau Qujing depot freight volume increases 10.9pc
  • Hebei Jingtang port eight-month volume soars 92.7pc to 352,547 TEU
  • Shipping confidence holds, but doubts over excess supply
  • Feeders from Felixstowe, Rotterdam to Spain's north coast in October
  • P3 scheme raises concerns over fate of smaller ships displacement
  • US cargo theft from containers and trailers increases: FreightWatch
  • Air cargo proves unreliable against sea freight for pharma: K+N man
  • Logistics boom as richer poor nations join pill-popping west: UPS study
  • IATA advises ICAO to devise carbon tax that will avoid a trade war

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pall-Ex Polska fuels group expansion in Europe
  • Change at the head of APM Terminals Apapa
  • TIACA calls on US TSA to lift cargo screening burden
  • BNSF plans to improve rail capacity in New Mexico
  • Alphaliner: Deeper capacity cuts on FE-Europe route needed
  • 1000th GLS ParcelShop in Denmark
  • India produces first ever 5500 HP locomotive
  • Garuda Indonesia takes delivery of A330-300 fleet
  • Focus on cash control impacts ship operating costs
  • Allison Transmission expands
  • Boom in warehouses in China continues
  • From Transocean to Arosa
  • Cemat-Hafenforum - Intelligente Abläufe nötig
  • Afghan carrier to add two new routes this month

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • Government shut down closes Kings Point
  • JMS to design research vessel for VIMS
  • Model tests for super-low resistance bulker hull form
  • MHI Shimonoseki Shipyard to build research vessel
  • Clearwater back at Keppel FELS for KFELS B duo
  • American Salvage Association elects officers
  • NRC and Resolve expand 1Call response coverage
  • USCG publishes non-tank vessel final rule
  • Ocean Ships gets $32.3 million mod to MSC contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Portland to begin handling Ford vehicle exports to China
  • Corps seeking public comment on plan to accept state funding
  • Crowley names management for new Alaska business group
  • Shutdown of Federal government closes Federal Maritime Commission
  • Mitsui works deal with Kansai to build two new LNG carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • Maersk focuses on profitable north-south and intra-regional trades
    Danish line sets out its strategy as it sees the end of the downturn in sight
  • Maersk Line profit margin targets lowered
    Parent company aims at 8.5% return on invested capital in short term
  • Owners of panamax boxships face threat of Triple-E cascade effect
    Maersk returns chartered tonnage in drive to cut costs and boost efficiency
  • German owners build cross-party ties
    VDR stresses its good relationships with all prospective coalition partners
  • Rising secondhand prices could boost collateral value
    But the process needs to go further to have a real impact, argues Nomura
  • Odfjell orders four gas carriers
    $180m deal supports chemical tanker operator's repositioning drive
  • Western Bulk picks up Japanese pair
    Norwegian operator signs lease for ultramax newbuildings with purchase options
  • Western Bulk signals IPO by year-end
    Oslo-based operator cites positive market conditions and abundant investment potential
  • DNV GL builds up maritime competence in Hamburg
    Merged class society invests in research and development for maritime advisory services
  • London Gateway battles to clear Zim Rotterdam backlog
    Emergency call tests start-up terminal
  • In praise of London International Shipping Week
    London International Shipping Week created a buzz well beyond expectations
  • Savannah reports 4% throughput increase
    August brought record intermodal volumes to Georgia port
  • MOL and Kansai Electric to jointly own two LNG carriers
    Osaka-based utility firm takes stakes in vessels on long-term charters
  • CMES books eight ultramax bulkers for $212m
    Chinese tanker owner aims to upgrade fleet and spreads business risks
  • Seaspan books five more 10,000 teu ships at Yangzijiang
    Industry post-panamax ordering spree continues to defy overcapacity
  • Guangzhou Shipyard International formalises Longxue purchase
    CSSC unit to launch $361m private placement to pay for acquisition
  • StealthGas orders nine LPG carriers from Japanese yards
    Bookings propel Greek owner towards 20% market share goal

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • StealthGas unveils major expansion of fleet
    HARRY Vafias-led StealthGas today announced the $200M acquisition of 11 LPG vessels
  • Keppel bags jack-up order worth $440M
    KEPPEL FELS said today it has secured a repeat order for two jack-up rigs from Clearwater Capital Partners, worth an aggregate $440M
  • Star Bulk expands orderbook
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today announced newbuilding contracts for three Newcastlemaxes and two Ultramaxes
  • Maersk nets Pentagon deals
    MAERSK US-flag subsidiary Maersk Line has been awarded more than $58M worth of contracts to support US military operations
  • Western Bulk targets $522M for IPO
    WESTERN Bulk of Norway today priced its IPO and told how many shares it intends to offer
  • Showdown planned on cruise ships in Venice
    ITALY'S government plans a meeting today to discuss the future of large cruise ships in Venice, after ministers intervened in a heated debate between local residents and the shipping industry
  • Seaspan adds to 'eco' orders
    GERRY Wang-led Seaspan Corp is continuing to pull the trigger on 'eco' newbuilding orders, confirming another five such contacts yesterday
  • PGS ups credit facility
    PETROLEUM Geo Services, the Oslo-listed seismic data company, said today it has increased its revolving credit facility
  • BP books newbuilding VLCC
    BP HAS reportedly booked a VLCC for two years as spot rates sink deeper into the red

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • August Container Trade Rose at West Coast Ports
    West Coast ports in August enjoyed a welcome bump in container traffic after seven months of lackluster performance this year. The volume of loaded import containers increased 3 percent in August year-over-year, and exports were up 2 percent. The performance was uneven, however, with most of the growth occurring at the...
  • US Manufacturing Index Climbs as New Orders Drop
    ISM Manufacturing: PMI Composite Index through September 2013 Full-size image The PMI Composite Index registered 56.2 percent in September 2013, its fourth consecutive month-to-month increase, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The index has risen 7.2 points since May 2013. The current level is 0.5 percentage points above August's index of 55.7,...
  • Hong Kong Launches Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shanghai
    Hong Kong has launched a pilot free trade zone scheme in Shanghai, according to Hong Kong's state council. "The Shanghai pilot free trade zone has great significance in deepening the economic reform and liberalization of our country," said C.Y. Leung, Hong Kong's chief executive, in a written statement. "We hope to...
  • Logwin Expands Warehousing in Indonesia
    Logwin's warehouse at the Soekarno Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia.Logwin has expanded its location in Jakarta, Indonesia, by moving into a warehouse at Soekarno Hatta Airport. The self-contained building, which is air conditioned and equipped with refrigeration rooms, is situated within the airport perimeter, allowing Logwin to take responsibility for the...
  • Grupo TMM Sells Truck, Auto Hauling Operations
    Grupo TMM has completed the sale of its truck and auto hauling assets and operations. The sale of these "non-strategic" logistics assets represents the elimination of "important" operating losses going forward, according to the Mexican intermodal transportation and logistics company. Furthermore, Grupo TMM plans to continue to work on alternatives to...
  • Vachon to Take Helm of Association of Canadian Port Authorities
    The Association of Canadian Port Authorities' board of directors has selected Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, to be chair of the board for 2013-14. The board also named Bernie Dumas, president and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, as incoming vice chair of the board, and...
  • Global Air Cargo Continues Its Recovery
    The global air cargo market continued its "modest" recovery in August, with traffic increasing 3.6 percent year-over-year, the International Air Transport Association said. The August increase was better than year-to-date performance of a 0.7 percent expansion. Demand for air freight began increasing slowly from April, as economic performance in Europe and...
  • Solutions on Land: Solving the Somali Piracy Question
    The key to effectively ending piracy lies is grassroots development of land-based solutions in Somalia. This podcast interview with Dr. Theodore Karasik, Director of Research and Consultancy at the Institute for the Near East and Gulf Military Studies, examines the importance of Somali community engagement and discusses the recent UAE Counter Piracy Conference...
  • Norbert Dentressangle Takes Over Daher's Forwarding Unit
    Norbert Dentressangle's acquisition of Daher Group's freight forwarding activities has been completed, following French competition authorities' approval of the deal. The Daher operations, which achieved a turnover of €80 million (about US$108.2 million) in 2012, include a network of eight offices in France and three in Russia, with a total of...
  • US Cross-Border Truck Trade With Canada Rebounds
    U.S. cross-border traffic with Canada via truck saw increases in both directions in July, following two months of year-over-year declines in truck imports and exports, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Rail exports dropped this month, while imports continued to show growth. U.S. Cross-Border Trade by Truck With...
  • Indian Railways Hikes Freight Charges
    Indian Railways has announced a 15 percent hike in its freight charges for all bulk commodities, effective Oct. 1, as part of a "busy season tariff adjustment." "The busy season charge on all commodities will remain in force from Oct. 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. Container and automobile segments are exempted...
  • Back to School
    For me, the month of September will forever be synonymous with the beginning of fall and the excitement and anticipation associated with the start of a new school year. So it seemed fitting that this column should address global supply chain management from the same perspective. It also happens to...
  • Diesel Prices Down in All US Regions
    U.S. diesel prices through Sept. 30, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices declined for a third straight week in the week ending Sept. 30, dropping a total of 6.2 cents during this period, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Prices dipped in all U.S. regions. The national average price is $3.919, down...
  • KCS: Rising Trucking Costs to Propel Intermodal Growth in Mexico
    Rising costs for truckers in Mexico will drive more U.S.-bound freight from highways to rail networks, fueling strong intermodal growth, a Kansas City Southern Railway executive told the JOC Inland Distribution Conference. KCS, which connects to the top six major Class I railroads, is enjoying high double-digit quarterly intermodal growth, as...
  • DHL Expanding in the Philippines
    DHL is investing in new facilities in the Philippines on the back of improving economic growth and the expansion of air freight capacity at Clark International Airport. The former U.S. military base received its first wide-bodied aircraft earlier today when Emirates commenced operation of a daily B777-300ER link to Dubai. Other full-service...
  • Why NVOs' Share of US Import Cargoes Is Waning
    Just a couple of years ago, NVOCCs basked in the glow of the growing share of U.S. imports they were handling on behalf of importers. Ocean carriers were slashing vessel capacity to boost freight rates, and shippers in a scramble early in 2010 were forced to turn to non-vessel-operating common...
  • ContainerPort Group Moves to New Indianapolis Facility
    ContainerPort Group has moved to a larger and more centrally located facility in Indianapolis, which is expected to be fully operation by Oct. 7. The new facility's location is near Interstates 65, 70 and 465, and is well positioned to service the CSX rail ramp and Indiana Rail Road Co.'s newly...
  • What Would CBP Focus Be Under Former Drug Policy Czar?
    R. Gil KerlikowskeThe next politically appointed Customs and Border Protection commissioner faces a steep learning curve, funding challenges and calls from many in the trade community to improve a key trusted trader initiative. President Obama in early August nominated the nation's drug policy czar R. Gil Kerlikowske to take the top...
  • US Customs to Test Public-Private Partnership at Mexican Border
    Mariposa port of entry.U.S. Customs and Border Protection is finalizing talks with five entities to allow some U.S.-Mexico shippers to fund additional Customs and Border Protection staffing during busy times or for extended hours as part of a pilot project. Of 17 applicants, Customs has selected five projects in California, Florida...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • SBLK unveils offering
    Star Bulk Carriers of Greece has returned to Times Square for the funds it needs to pursue fleet expansion.
  • Shell exits Eagle Ford
    All eyes were on Shell this week in the wake of reports that the Anglo-Dutch energy giant is looking to offload stakes in the Eagle Ford shale play in Texas.
  • Shutdown paralyses US
    The partial shutdown of the US government has crippled several federally funded agencies involved in the nation's maritime shipping industry.
  • ICAP ponders eco poser
    ICAP has suggested the arrival of eco product tankers could drive down a bull market as it revealed almost half of new MRs are controlled by stock-listed companies.
  • StealthGas' $200m swoop
    Harry Vafias-led StealthGas has stepped up its fleet expansion efforts with the addition of 11 vessels.
  • Boxship hit by fire
    Crew have tackled a blaze in the hold of a CMA CGM-managed boxship off South Africa.
  • NewLead in reverse split
    NewLead Holdings has unveiled details of its plan to regain Nasdaq compliance via a reverse stock split.
  • WBC takes eco pair
    Western Bulk has built up its eco dry-cargo fleet as it launched an IPO in Oslo today.
  • NOCC buying back
    Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) is buying back a chunk of its 2015 bond issue two years early.
  • Star Bulk orders five
    Greece's Star Bulk Carriers has returned to China for five more bulkers.
  • Sveaas in $200m IPO
    Christen Sveaas' Western Bulk is looking to raise over $200m from an initial public offering in Oslo.
  • SITC declares final four
    Hong Kong-listed SITC has taken its spending close to the $200m mark with a second big order in the space of two days.
  • South Africa lures ships
    South Africa is set to exempt domestically registered ships from tax in a bid to build its register back up.
  • Ambiente returns
    German operator Ambiente is returning to the cruise sector with a deal for an ex-Classic International Cruises (CIC) vessel.
  • Keppel bags repeat work
    Keppel FELS has won a repeat order from a US investment fund for a pair of jack-up drilling rigs.
  • Bulker bonanza for YZJ
    China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has won a new order to build up to six VLOCs.
  • Tanker in Turkish clash
    A Turkish tanker has been damaged in a collision with a livestock carrier in the Sea of Marmara.
  • Danaos bins another
    Greek containership owner Danaos has scrapped its seventh vessel of the year, reports say.
  • Cosco wins CMES bulkers
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has confirmed an order for up to 12 bulkers at domestic shipyards.
  • Formosa plots lightering
    Formosa Plastics is seeking a vessel to remove fuel from its grounded tanker Formosa Falcon in the Bahamas.
  • MHI builds research ship
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has clinched a deal for a new seabed research ship.
  • Odfjell swoops for four
    Odfjell has logged an order for four gas carriers at China's Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co.
  • MOL and Kansai team up
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Kansai Electric Power has reached a deal to co-own two LNG carriers ordered last year.
  • Antoniou joins AMCI
    Harris Antoniou has been named as the new chief executive of Swiss-based commodities trader AMCI Group.
  • Seaspan adds five more
    Seaspan Corp has returned to China to order a further five 10,000-teu containerships, the company has confirmed.
  • GSI seals Longxue deal
    Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has formally agreed to buy Longxue Shipyard in a deal worth CNY 956m ($156m).
  • APT wins navy charter
    American Petroleum Tankers (APT) has secured a lucrative charter from the US military for two of its tankers.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • TIACA seeks end to TSA screening data requirement
    The organization asked TSA Administrator John Pistole to certify that its 100-percent cargo screening program for passenger flights has achieved the threshold mandated by Congress and to remove the reporting requirement for screening data.
  • Washington Notebook: Economists predict more slow growth as government shuts down
  • Ex-Im Bank supports ag aircraft exports to Brazil
  • New Austral Asia Line serves West Coast
    Under the multi-year contract, American Worldwide Agencies will serve as sales agent for AAL's direct port calls to and from Long Beach and Los Angeles; Vancouver and Everett, Wash.; and ports in British Columbia, Korea and China.
  • Drewry: Expect more sailing cancellations
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen acquires Australian firm
  • EPA restricts certain carpet imports
  • Georgia ports report higher volumes in August
    The Georgia Ports Authority said it handled 2.5 million tons of cargo in August, 8.5 percent more than in August 2012. Container volume amounted to 280,873 TEU, 3.8 percent more than in August 2012.
  • ABF, Teamsters extend contract negotiations
  • DHL introduces carbon footprint tool
  • Authorities green-light Norbert Dentressangle acquisition
  • SEKO creates omni-channel logistics platform
    The division, called SEKO Omni-Channel Logistics, is aimed at giving customers a single platform for global fulfillment, delivery management, returns solutions, and e-commerce development and design.
  • Emirates launches new services

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 1, 2013
  • 'Maersk Line continues to face unsustainable market rates'
    Container shipping giant in new bid to drive up rates.
  • Middle East bunker prices show small losses
    Cape Town MGO prices down by $22.50 pmt.
  • Prices soft in European markets
    Congestion in Rotterdam.
  • Crude futures react to US shutdown
    Prices soften, but not significantly.
  • Northwest Passage cuts fuel bill
    Bulker to complete voyage next week.
  • Chinese firm continues ship-buying spree
    By placing orders for 'eco-friendly, fuel-efficient bulkers'.
  • New refinery's straight run product 'placed with Shell'
    Cargo heading for Singapore, say sources.
  • Russian ministry backs development of LNG as marine fuel
    LNG powered engines could cut costs by 15%.
  • Fuel oil storage deal at Danish terminal
    Contract has immediate start for a minimum six-month period.
  • Singapore bunker prices show little movement
    No problems with supplies.
  • Firm considers Mobile for low sulphur bunkering facility
    'This project has the potential to expand our current revenue model beyond the maritime industry.'
  • Bunker tax hike proposed for US domestic sector
    Funds to be used towards the upgrading of inland waterway system.
  • Brightoil posts loss
    Firm's international trading and bunkering operations in the red.
  • Seaspan orders more fuel efficient vessels
    New boxships to be built to company's SAVER design.

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The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
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
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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