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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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European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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 Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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