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December 4, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Russian trustbusters charge 13 big box carriers with price fixing
  • Zim loss shrinks to US$44 million, operating profit hits $17 million
  • Despite weak performance smaller lines continue to add needless capacity
  • Panama suspends booking slots due to backlog from fog bigger ship volume
  • California ports implement low sulphur fuel rules for ships from New Year
  • Jiangsu Jingjiang port's 10-month volume up 19.7pc to 73.68 million tonnes
  • Hubei province starts first regularly scheduled rail freight service
  • Zhejiang province's Taiwan container cargo volume rose 7pc in October
  • 'K' Line sets up new office in Yangon with own Japanese personnel
  • PortMiami tests fruit fly-killing cold treatment on Peruvian grapes
  • DB Schenker increases links between Oslo and Norway's Arctic region
  • China's air freight volume grows 7pc to 488,000 tonnes in October
  • Ural Airlines delivers Russian online shoppers goods from Harbin
  • Security boost as SpiceJet licensed to fly diamonds on its aircraft

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2013
  • Europe made easy by FEI
  • Freight fraternity honours Dr P. D. Vaghela at CTL 2013
  • MOL, NYK, "K" Line & SCI reach long-term time charter agreement for LNG carrier with Petronet LNG
  • New ICS initiative to maintain IMO primacy on shipping & CO2 issues
  • Pak businessmen in favour of MFN status to India
  • CoPT to set up export-oriented oil trading hub
  • Shipping Minister interacts with high-level Belgian delegation
  • Visakhapatnam Port sets all-time ore pellet loading record
  • ADB may issue offshore rupee-linked bonds
  • INR turns marginally lower on fresh dollar demand
  • India, China exempted from Iran oil sanctions

International Transport Journalweb site
  • VTG/K+N joint venture approved
  • G6 to expand transpacific and transatlantic trades
  • First paperless round-trip for general airfreight
  • TIR system resumes in Russia
  • Doha's new airport begins operations
  • Ghana plans to double port capacity
  • M+R Spedag Group opens new office in Kuala Lumpur
  • Union Pacific Railroad adds intermodal service
  • Drewry: price fixing case will not be resolved quickly
  • Norbert Dentressangle wins contract from Càndido Hermida
  • Building work starts on trailer plant in China
  • AA expands cargo service in twin cities
  • Raben Group appoints industry veteran to supervisory board
  • ABC setzt auf behutsames Wachstum
  • Umco expands management

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2013
  • Scorpios in $1 billion buying binge
  • Davie gains ISO quality management certification
  • Eastern delivers PSV to Brazil's Bravante
  • Incat Tasmania wins Japanese order
  • Hyde introduces BWTS with smaller footprint
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip Sinopacific PSV pair
  • Wärtsilä to design Crowley's LNG fueled newbuilds
  • Great Eastern to retrofit tanker with Kappel FPP

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • G6 Alliance member carriers plan to boost service network
  • Panama Canal sees jump in grain shipments through waterway
  • Port of Seattle bringing back Sea-Tac Airport music program
  • Totem Ocean Trailer Express making pair of executive moves
  • Shippers come togetherin deal for new LNG vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2013
  • Opec overview: Your essential guide to the politics shaping the oil market
    Big decisions are unlikely to emerge from this week's meeting of Opec oil ministers, but demand and supply issues will get an airing and these could impact oil prices and the cost of doing business
  • Restis released from prison
    Greek owner's legal team says 'new facts' have emerged in banking fraud probe
  • American Shipping Company sets out its plan to recapitalise
    Jones Act owner with tonnage locked into OSG looks to shore up its finances
  • Scorpio launches fresh blitz on tanker and dry bulk acquisitions
    Newbuilding deals worth $1bn include seven VLCCs
  • Indian tanker owners await return of Iran trades
    Shift in policy could herald opportunity for those that can wait for insurance clarity
  • Euroseas orders two ultramaxes in China
    Greece-based owner books eco-ships with Sinopacific group yard
  • Shipowners set to win ballast-water respite - but not in the US
    IMO is expected to accept proposal to extend period to retrofit new technologies
  • FMC sets global summit date as G6 unveils expansion plans
    UPDATE: Regulators from Europe and China accept invitation to review boxline alliances
  • G6 to expand to the transatlantic and transpacific west coast
    Lines respond to P3 alliance with plans for beefed-up deployment
  • Shinsei Bank revealed as creditor that seized Sanko bulker
    Japanese lender to foreclose mortgage on capesize vessel ahead of judicial sale
  • Baltic Sea aframax earnings jump $4,000 overnight
    Fewer tankers available as bad weather disrupts shipping
  • P3 plans prompt MSC to expand Antwerp port presence
    Line makes formal approach to port authority to develop Deurganck Dock
  • Weaker spot market hits Independent Tankers' third-quarter results
    Fredriksen crude tanker company's VLCC spot earnings fall $1,200 per day
  • Russia opens floodgates to its LNG exports
    New law means more LNG to flow from Russia as Gazprom loses monopoly
  • Japanese majors and SCI secure fourth Petronet LNG contract
    Consortium books 173,000 cu m ship at HHI to fulfil long-term charter deal

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2013
  • Latvian Shipping Makes Q3 profits
    The Latvian Shipping Company achieved net profits of $2M for the third quarter of this year
  • Gdansk yard edges closer to closure
    Poland's historic Gdansk shipyard is reportedly edging ever more closely to bankruptcy after its owner, the Gdansk Shipyard Group, failed to provide a business plan for the facility by the end of last week
  • Finnish Transport Agency reverses icebreaker decision
    Finnish Transport Agency, which owns the country's icebreaker fleet, has reversed a decision in principle to order a new icebreaker from Aker Arctech
  • Jadrolinija signs large fuel deal
    The Croatian passenger shipping company Jadrolinija has today signed a one-year fuel supply agreement with the local oil and gas company INA worth 350M kuna ($62.2M), covering the period between 1 January and 31 December 2014
  • Euroseas pulls trigger on dry bulk orders
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas has ordered two eco-design Ultramax newbuilds as dry bulk sentiment continues to brighten
  • US to host P3 summit
    Beijing and EU regulators have agreed to meet on 17 December in Washington
  • Container shipping to embrace tough 2014
    Container lines will face a tough 2014 as there will be an oversupply of tonnage and little demand for the capacity, a senior shipping analyst has warned
  • Top Teekay owner pares stake
    Resolute Investments, the largest shareholder in NYSE-listed Teekay Corp, is selling almost a fifth of its holdings in the tanker company
  • Summa requests state funding for new Zarubino port
    The Summa Capital group of Moscow has announced a plan to build a $1Bn new port at Zarubino, provided that the federal government pays for harbour dredging and berth infrastructure, as well as power and rail lines

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2013
  • YRC Worldwide Plans $28.7 Million Stock Sale to Cut Debt
    YRC Worldwide is turning to Wall Street for help reducing its massive debt as it works to achieve new long-term agreements with its Teamsters and lenders. The troubled $4.9 billion trucking operator plans to sell up to 3 million shares of common stock on the open market to raise as much...
  • Nippon Express Takes Stake in NEC's Logistics Unit
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, has acquired a 49 percent stake in NEC Logistics Ltd., the logistics arm of NEC Corp., the two companies announced on Dec. 2. Nippon Express, commonly known as Nittsu in Japan, and NEC, one of the nation's biggest electronics makers, made NEC Logistics...
  • Batumi International Container Terminal Deploys Additional Solutions from Tideworks Technology
    SEATTLE - Dec. 3, 2013 - Tideworks Technology®, Inc., a premier provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, today announced that Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) has successfully deployed Tideworks' Mainsail Vanguard®,its core marine terminal operating system (TOS); Forecast® by Tideworks, its port community web portal; and Traffic ControlTM, its equipment...
  • FMC Soon to Stop Clock on P3 Review
    Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard Lidinsky said the agency will soon stop the clock on its review of the proposed P3 Network. Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM can take as long as they want to respond to FMC questions. Without such a pause, the FMC would have until mid-December...
  • 'K' Line to Open Myanmar Office in 2014
    Yangon, Myanmar "K" Line will open an office in Yangon, Myanmar, in January 2014. The container line will appoint Japanese personnel from its head office in Tokyo for the new office. "By assigning Japanese personnel to Yangon, 'K' Line will be able to have direct contact with the Myanmar industrial community in order...
  • Maersk Line to Launch Intra-America Service
    Port rotation for MesoAmerica Express.Maersk Line will launch a new weekly intra-America service connecting the U.S., including Puerto Rico, with Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. The port rotation for the MesoAmerica Express service will be as follows: Houston; Altamira and Veracruz, Mexico; Santo Tomas, Guatemala;...
  • NYSA Board Reaffirms Support of Lawsuit
    The New York Shipping Association's board unanimously reaffirmed its support of a lawsuit the NYSA and the International Longshoremen's Association filed against the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. The action came at the NYSA board's quarterly meeting today. The NYSA-ILA lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J., seeks to enjoin...
  • Adam Kahn Joins SmartDrive
    San Diego, California - December 3 2013 - SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that Adam Kahn has joined its management team as Sr. Director of Product Marketing. Kahn brings more than 20 years of transportation and logistics marketing experience...
  • Gaps Galore, as US Export Growth Lags Imports
    One of the major headaches U.S. ports encounter in managing container trade flows is the imbalance in demand for loaded imports and exports. Ports handling more loaded imports than exports wind up with a lot of empties sitting around, taking up precious container yard space. Ports that focus on exports...
  • G6 Alliance to Expand Coverage to Compete With P3
    The G6 Alliance unveiled plans today to expand into the trans-Atlantic and Asia-U.S. West Coast trade lanes in a widely expected response to the proposed P3 Network partnership between the world's three largest carriers, Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM. The G6 carriers - Hapag-Lloyd, NYK, OOCL, Hyundai Merchant Marine,...
  • Navis Expands Global Footprint in China as Da Chan Bay Terminal One Goes Live with N4
    OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navis, the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, announced that Modern Terminals Limited has gone live on the Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) at Da Chan Bay Terminal One (DCB), located in Shenzhen, China. The N4 platform enables Modern Terminals to generate...
  • APS Stevedoring Announces New East Coast Vice President
    APS Stevedoring LLS, auto and general cargo/break bulk stevedoring company headquartered in Long Beach, recently announced the appointment of Donald E. Rupert as its vice president East Coast. Reporting directly to President John Hering, Rupert will be in charge of developing and overseeing business opportunities for APS Stevedoring in the U.S. East Coast and Gulf regions. Rupert has...
  • Zenith Global Logistics Hires Customer Service Manager
    CONOVER, NC - December 3, 2013 - Specialized furniture carrier and international 3PL provider Zenith Global Logistics has hired Donna M. Adams as Manager, Customer Service, reporting to Michael Echerd, Chief Operating Officer. Adams has responsibility for the overall management of Zenith Global Logistics' customer service team, which handles day-to-day contact with...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2013
  • Ridgebury tied to raid
    Ridgebury Tankers has been tipped as the buyer of a suezmax tanker controlled by MPC Steamship of Germany.
  • Totem names new COO
    Totem Ocean Trailer Express has hired a Yusen Logistics Americas executive to serve as its chief operating officer (COO).
  • Khanna denies buy
    Reports linking a fledgling dry-bulk firm led by the former operations chief of Greek bulker and tanker owner DryShips appear to be way off base.
  • Morgan Stanley downs SFL
    Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of Ship Finance International (SFL) Tuesday based on a bet that the Bermuda and Oslo-based operator is unlikely to increase its dividend anytime soon.
  • DSX reactivates cape
    Diana Shipping of Greece appears to have secured employment for a capesize bulker that landed at the centre of a chartering dispute with Shagang Shipping just last week.
  • Le Bon rocks ICAP
    Simon Le Bon rocked the shipping floor at ICAP's charity event in London today.
  • Restis released
    Greek entrepreneur and shipowner Victor Restis has been released from custody after more than four months, but will still be subject to some restraints.
  • RABT banks share cash
    Sweden's Rederi AB TransAtlantic has almost sold out a stock offering designed to ease its liquidity squeeze.
  • SALT scoops eight more
    Rapidly expanding Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has added another eight newbuildings to its roster in deals worth $242m.
  • Euroseas takes the plunge
    Nasdaq-listed Euroseas is heading to China for two new eco-ultramax bulkers as it renews its fleet.
  • STNG's magnificent seven
    Scorpio Tankers has confirmed its entry into the VLCC market with an order for seven newbuildings.
  • DHT wins upgrade
    An early VLCC newbuilding swoop in an improving market has helped DHT Holdings draw an upgrade out of Global Hunter Securities.
  • G6 extends reach
    The G6 Alliance of container lines has expanded its cooperation to take in Asia to US west coast trades and transatlantic routes to Europe.
  • Navig8 bags six more
    Navig8 Chemical Tankers has taken its newbuilding spending past $600m after firming up a second batch of options at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
  • Bass Strait ro-ro bid
    Australian transport magnate Chas Kelly is close to bringing in two new ro-ros for a Bass Strait run.
  • Rio cuts spending
    Rio Tinto's spending cuts have sliced deeper than expected as chief executive Sam Walsh continues an effort to reduce outgoings.
  • Bourgas up for sale
    Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyards is being put up for sale in different lots for a total of EUR 207m ($280m).
  • It floats!
    The largest floating facility ever built has hit the water at a South Korean shipyard.
  • DHT's eco carrot
    Evolving eco VLCC designs rather than a recovery in spot rates tempted DHT Holdings to order newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries, its leading executives say.
  • Nacks makes MPV move
    China's Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks) is developing an LNG-fuelled multipurpose ship (MPV) to capture a slice of the eco-market.
  • NewLead strikes debt deal
    Greek bulker and tanker owner NewLead Holdings has turned a $44.82m debt into new shares for a private equity fund.
  • AMSC shoots high
    American Shipping Company has pocketed $120m from a private placement as part of a financial overhaul announced last night.
  • ALNG inks maiden fixture
    Norway's Awilco LNG has landed a maiden voyage fixture for its second newbuilding which hit the water last week.
  • ITC's spot of bother
    Frontline-owned Independent Tankers Corporation (ITC) has warned it will be forced to draw on cash reserves to keep its VLCC fleet operational.
  • Karlshoej fund sells down
    A trust representing Teekay founder Torben Karlshoej has sold a batch of shares in the New York-listed shipowner.
  • NSC sale fails
    Russia's 20% stake in Northern Shipping Company (NSC) has been left on the shelf ahead of an auction scheduled for this week.
  • CBA moves on shipping
    Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is aiming to fill the void left by an exodus of European lenders from the ship-finance scene.
  • Big boxship for Hanjin
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries has revealed an order for a big new containership.
  • Lukoil picks Bumi Armada
    Bumi Armada has won contracts to supply three offshore vessels to Lukoil for work in the Caspian Sea, it confirmed Tuesday.
  • Japan boosts India ties
    Japan's three largest shipowners have teamed up with the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to order an LNG carrier newbuilding.
  • Damen wins Canada deal
    Damen Shipyards Group has won a newbuilding order from Canada for a ro-pax ferry in a deal worth CAD 51m ($48m).
  • Japex backs imports
    Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (Japex) is to go ahead with a new LNG import terminal in Fukushima Prefecture.
  • TMT property deal challenged
    Cathay United Bank is challenging a Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) entity's sale of a Taipei property in the continuing bankruptcy saga of the Nobu Su-led shipowner.
  • BALT seals cape raid
    US operator Baltic Trading appears to have completed the acquisition of two capesize bulkers.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2013
  • Antwerp looks at expanding to accommodate MSC, P3
  • Panalpina: 80% e-freight penetration by 2015
  • Old Dominion ups growth expectations
    Officials raised tonnage-per-day expectations due to significant growth in October and November. The carrier said it will likely see year-over-year growth of between 9.5 percent and 10 percent in the fourth quarter.
  • FMC sets global summit for Dec. 17
    The Federal Maritime Commission said Monday it planned to host on Dec. 17 a global regulatory summit "in light of the increased networking among ocean common carriers." Regulators from China and the European Union will be in attendance.
  • Maersk will offer MesoAmerica service
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. Chamber urges Congress to settle on final WRDA bill
  • Experts question viability of Amazon drone delivery system
    "That is classic Jeff Bezos. He's playing his magic tricks again," Michael Zakkour, a principle with Tomkins International Consulting. "I can give 100 reasons why he'll never do home drone delivery."
  • Russia launches investigation of Russian steamship agencies
    The Federal Antimonopoly Service said the case was initiated upon materials obtained in the course of several dozens of unscheduled on-site inspections of economic entities - in particular, Russian agents of marine container shippers.
  • G6 Alliance plans transpacific, transatlantic expansion
    The six containership companies that belong to the G6 Alliance are planning to expand their cooperation to the Asia-U.S. West Coast and transatlantic trade lanes. The new services are scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2014, pending regulatory approval.
  • FIATA, IATA push for MC99 ratification
  • U.S. steel imports up 8.4% in October
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2013
  • Prices stable in Fujairah
    Cape Town: Prices falling.
  • LNG: 'It's going to catch on'
    Ship operator pioneering LNG gets 'at least half a dozen enquiries a week' from other owners.
  • Prices firm in Northwest Europe
    Tight avails and strong winds in Istanbul.
  • Fuel Conditioning Module can 'help ships be ECA compliant'
    'Systems today must deal with more fuel parameters than ever before', says Alfa Laval.
  • Sail-driven cargo vessel could be ready by 2016
    Japanese government has pledged funds to help cover development costs.
  • New bunker group prepares to expand
    Soyuz Bunkering Group in Dubai is headed by Chemoil's former director of global sales.
  • Wartsila to design LNG-fuelled box ships
    Company claims leading position in LNG propulsion market.
  • Tight avails hit Asian prices
    Bunker prices rising across the region's key ports.
  • China and LR team up on LNG-fuelled ship design
    Triple-fuelled propulsion systems a possibility.
  • Indian shipowner opts for propeller retrofit
    VLCC to get upgrade using new blade design.
  • MPA to get new chief
    Singapore port to start 2014 with new leader.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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