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November 5, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe spot rates up 26.5pc as November rate hikes take effect
  • Transpacific rates fall to US$1,742/FEU to USWC and $3,099/FEU to USEC
  • Rotterdam volume shows recent uptick, but first 9 months slip 2.5pc
  • Korea's October record-breaking exports up 7.3pc to US$50.5 billion
  • Global Ship Lease profit off 9.9pc to US$7 million as revenues slip 8.8pc
  • BIMCO shelves plan to issue West Africa shipboard armed guard contract
  • Lloyd's quality assurance approves two UK shipboard armed guard firms
  • International Bunker Industry Association meets in Kowloon this week
  • CEVA to open logistics centre close to Singapore's Changi Airport
  • Helsinki container volume increases 2pc to 312,970 TEU in first 9 months
  • Korean Marine Transport Co sets up local shipping agency in Mumbai
  • Insurer ITIC warns agents of liability accepting forged bills of lading
  • Vanguard Logistics expands into India with 16 offices from November
  • Marintec China 2013 in Shanghai December 3-6 to focus on green tech
  • Halliburton blasts forwarders at Azerbaijan oil & gas air cargo summit
  • Melbourne Airport spends US$949 million to build export Asian food hub
  • WFS wins cargo contract with Brussels Airlines at their home base

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • Alan Olivier is new Chairman of UK P&I Club
  • Bhavani Shipping joins hands with Srinivasa Transports to operate CFS in Vizag
  • MOL issues Environmental & Social Report 2013
  • Vanguard Logistics Services launches new structure in India
  • WatchStander non-lethal anti-piracy system ready for market
  • X-Press Feeders looking at continuing steady growth in India, says CEO Tristan Howitt
  • Full benefits of India-Asean goods FTA yet to materialise, says Ficci
  • India's imports of Iranian crude plunge 40 pc in Jan.-Sept.
  • Essar Ports' Q2 net profit up 21 pc, H1 33 pc
  • KPT observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2013
  • Wage settlement to benefit 3,400 employees of Kandla Port
  • Govt hikes import tariff value of gold to $442/10 gm, silver steady
  • Govt may slash duty on iron ore export
  • INR turns weak on fresh month-end dollar demand
  • NHAI to raise INR 5,000 cr. through tax-free bonds

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Oman: railway network construction starting late 2014
  • FedEx appoints new head of Emea
  • 90 candles on Finnair cake
  • Kaniva rail overpass upgrade completed
  • Port of Bremen invests in equipment
  • Swisslog finds new CEO
  • Aramex posts higher Q3 sales and profit
  • SkyTeam Cargo team runs New York Marathon
  • 50% more orders for Man Truck & Bus
  • EU member states agree to ratify Hong Kong convention
  • Gefco Romania expanding in the south
  • UK company places big Iveco truck order
  • Carriers still reluctant to lay up ships
  • MOL crossing the Alps
  • New UK cargo facilities for Dnata
  • Intercontor Hellas SA - Auf solidem Kurs
  • Famous Shipping elects new steering crew

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • $18.19 million contract for Electric Boat
  • Leadership changes at Carnival Corporation
  • Nichols Brothers books ferry contract
  • ICS protests French CO2 red tape
  • Viking Offshore gets into jack-up rig venture

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • Alaska Airlines expanding Portland Airport service menu
  • CSX Transportation inks deal with multiple labor unions
  • USITC names Bianchi new general counsel
  • MarAd dedicates launch of California trade corridor
  • Maersk taps Engelstoft as new Maersk Line COO

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • Oaktree eyes European shipping loan portfolios
    US hedge fund giant to extend principal shipping fund with $650m to deploy
  • Shipowners to absorb reinsurance costs for second year
    Gard, the UK Club and the London Club premiums rises in 2014
  • Sinokor expands tanker fleet with secondhand purchases
    VLCC secondhand values are stabilising
  • Capital Product tanker swoop could be a template for further acquisitions
    New purchases would increase cashflow available for distribution, say analysts
  • VLGC rates dip on chartering lull
    Longer-term market fundamentals remain positive
  • Capesize spot market calms down
    Several trends suggest less volatile capesize rates over the next five years
  • Diwali brings down time for Indian demolition
    Turkey steps up as subcontinent's scrapping heavyweights stay out of sync
  • Al-Sulaiti replaces Ghannam as Nakilat managing director
    New boss pledges a fresh approach at the world's biggest LNG shipping company
  • Hyundai Mipo lands $122m order for four medium range tankers
    Unnamed European owner orders 50,000 dwt ships for 2016 delivery
  • DP World Southampton expects box volume growth
    Port emerges from UK service reshuffle with a slew of gains
  • Dhaka issues arrest order for Golden Blessing
    China-owned tanker collided with a smaller vessel that then sank off Chittagong
  • Seanergy faces Nasdaq delisting deadline
    Restructuring owner asks for a hearing before Wednesday cut-off
  • Virginia Port Authority names ex-Maersk boss executive director
    Reinhart replaces Oliver from February
  • NYK buys Yang Ming shares in Kaohsiung
    Japanese firm's divisions pay $56m for 12.5% stake in Kao Ming
  • Hyundai Mipo reports a third-quarter loss
    Shipbuilder has secured $3.1bn in new orders in nine months

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • DryShips scores loan amendments
    GEORGE Economou-led DryShips today reported a lower adjusted loss and a relaxation of covenants on a key credit facility
  • Safe Bulkers bolsters orderbook
    POLYS Hajioannou-led Safe Bulkers today revealed three more eco-newbuild orders and reported falling profits on weak rates
  • Cruise giant restructures management
    CARNIVAL Corp today announced major succession changes to its management structure, including the retirement of long-time chief operating officer Howard Frank
  • Hyundai Mipo posts losses for 3Q13
    HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard posted losses for a second consecutive quarter
  • Crede seals $10M investment in FreeSeas
    HANDYSIZE specialist FreeSeas today confirmed a definitive agreement for a $10M investment by private equity firm Crede Capital
  • China-Taiwan 9-month trade rises 23.1%
    CHINA-Taiwan trade climbed up by 23.1% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2013
  • China's shipowners invoke M&M words on P3
    CHINA Shipowners' Association has raised issues of "monopoly or manipulation of price" in connection with P3 alliance plans
  • 50 migrants from Burma feared killed
    ABOUT 50 migrants from Burma were feared dead today in the capsizing of a smuggling vessel
  • Captain sought in fatal ferry sinking
    A FERRY captain missing since a fatal sinking is reportedly being sought today in Thailand
  • CIMC unit recovered $95M
    CIMC RAFFLES Offshore has received a combined $95M in lending and a newbuilding payment from Brazil's Schahin Group after two arbitration awards
  • Vessel count lifts VLCCs
    A LOW vessel count in the Gulf has helped the spot market for VLCC tankers to regain strength after prolonged weakness, analysts and brokers said today
  • TK boss takes helm at Korea Line
    TK CHEMICAL director Kim Yong Wan will helm Korea Line Corp from today, in line with a takeover by a consortium
  • KSS Line's 3Q13 profits rise 65%
    SOUTH Korean chemical and LPG shipping specialist KSS Line today posted net profits of 4.15Bn won ($3.8M) for 3Q13

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • CMA CGM Adds Brazil Call to South America-Caribbean Service
    CMA CGM's updated South America-to-Caribbean service.CMA CGM has added a weekly call at the Port of Vitoria, Brazil, to its fixed-day, weekly BRAZEX service connecting South America's east coast to the Caribbean. The new service will start with the Austral, voyage 933S/950N, scheduled to arrive at Vitoria on Dec. 30, 2013....
  • US Realigns Mad Cow Disease Rules With Global Standards
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has finalized regulations for imports of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as "mad cow disease," in line with internationally accepted scientific literature and standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). The final rule will allow for the...
  • E-Commerce Explosion Sparks Building Boom
    The dramatic growth of e-commerce is driving demand for a product that can't be obtained online - big box e-fulfillment centers. E-commerce and omnichannel distribution centers are highly specialized and need to be located near population hubs. As e-commerce volumes grow, they've become so rare that they have set off a...
  • Most Wanted Features for E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers [Infographic]
    As retailers open new fulfillment centers to support growing e-commerce, they are seeking locations near important population centers that can ensure their supply chains flow smoothly. The following infographic identifies those features that commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle has identified as in demand. ...
  • ODFL Leader Jack Congdon Sr. Dies
    John R. "Jack" Congdon Sr., a longtime member of the board of directors at Old Dominion Freight Line, has died at the age of 80 following a battle with cancer. Congdon joined Old Dominion in 1951 and held various positions within the family business, up to and including senior vice president...
  • Genesee & Wyoming's Profit, Revenue Soar
    Genesee & Wyoming reported net income of $66.2 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared with a net loss of $19.6 million in the same period last year. "The third quarter of 2013 was the third reporting period in which G&W's consolidated results included the former RailAmerica railroads," said Jack Hellmann,...
  • London Gateway to Open for Business on Nov. 6
    London Gateway in August 2013London Gateway, the first major new port to be built in the U.K. for several decades, will open for business on the north bank of the River Thames on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The arrival of the MOL Caledon, a 5,000-TEU container ship operated by Japan's Mitsui O.S.K....
  • United Airlines Releases Innovative Cargo Carbon Emissions Calculator
    CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines, in partnership with Sustainable Travel International, today announced the release of an enhanced cargo emissions and offset calculator that quickly computes and presents per capita carbon emissions for customers shipping via United Cargo. United is the only U.S.-based carrier to offer the calculator to its customers. Recognizing the emerging...
  • South Carolina Ports Authority to Launch Clean Truck Program
    SCPA's Clean Truck Certification Program will launch in 2014.The South Carolina Ports Authority will launch a clean truck certification program on Jan. 1, 2014, to reduce port-related air emissions at SCPA's container terminals. Launched as a result of the Navy Base Terminal permit process, the program requires trucks serving the container...
  • P3 Alliance Speeds Up Service Schedules
    The service schedule for the launch of the P3 Network in May 2014 indicates that its three member carriers intend to maintain or even accelerate vessel speeds. The schedule announced two weeks ago by Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM could force other carriers to speed up their vessels,...
  • Collaborative Distribution is Focus of CSCMP Session Featuring Kane Is Able and Sun-Maid Growers
    SCRANTON, PA - November 1, 2013 - Michael Marlowe, Sr. VP of Operations at third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- www.kaneisable.com), and Sean Vasquez, from Sun-Maid Growers of California, co-presented the session, "Realizing Supply Chain Cost Reduction Through Collaboration," on October 22, 2013, at the recent CSCMP Annual Global Conference...
  • Aboriginal Groups Announce the Creation of the Coastal Aboriginal Shipbuilding Alliance (CASA)
    North Vancouver - Three Aboriginal training and employment organizations today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create the Coastal Aboriginal Shipbuilding Alliance (CASA). In the MOU, witnessed by Jonathan Whitworth - CEO of Seaspan ULC (Seaspan), the Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS), Coast Salish Employment and Training Society (CSETS) and First Nations...
  • ATA Welcomes Ruan Transportation Management Systems Back into Federation
    Arlington, Va. - Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves welcomed Ruan Transportation Management Systems back as a member of the organization. "We're always pleased when we can add a member as distinguished as Ruan," Graves said. "They've been a leader in our industry for many years and it is...
  • OnTrac Partners With St. Vincent de Paul to Deliver Hope, Food for Million Can Crusade
    CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OnTrac is proud tosupport St. Vincent de Paul in its effort to help Arizona's hungryfamilies this holiday season.St. Vincent de Paul will team up with KNIX 102.5's morning show team,Ben and Matt, to host the Million Can Crusade.The Crusade, which will run...
  • HAROPA strengthens its rank as the world leader on the wine and spirits market
    HAROPA sales teams will participate, for the 4th time, into the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, the biggest exhibition for Wine and Spirits, which will take place from November 7th to November 9th, inst. HAROPA, the world leading port for the export of wine and spirits Being a main event in...
  • RoadOne IntermodaLogistics Appoints Rick Longerbeam as Norfolk Terminal Manager
    Randolph, Massachusetts, November 4, 2013 - RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a leading single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics services company, announces today the appointment of Rick Longerbeam as terminal manager for RoadOne IntermodaLogistics' Norfolk, Virginia location. Rick will lead RoadOne's expansion in this market to support the intermodal needs of customers in this important...
  • Manhattan Supply Chain Commerce Solutions Provide Platform for Growth at Shanghai Pharma
    SHANGHAI and ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Pharma), a national pharmaceutical group headquartered in Shanghai, China, has successfully deployed the latest version of Manhattan Associates' (Nasdaq:MANH) Warehouse Management solution (WMS) at a new warehouse facility in Shanghai, China. This latest project success will enable the pharmaceutical giant to...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • Breathing room for DryShips
    DryShips struck a deal with banks led by Germany's HSH Nordbank to relax its debt burden as it reported wider third-quarter losses.
  • Dorian taps OTC again
    Dorian LPG is on track to raise a further $250m through an offering on Oslo's over the counter (OTC) exchange, sources familiar with the deal tell TradeWinds.
  • Ex-US Gulf rates surge
    Spot rates for products tankers carrying cargoes out of the US Gulf of Mexico region are surging as idled refinery capacity comes on line, an analyst said today.
  • Carnival shakeup continues
    Carnival replaced chief operating officer Howard Frank with the chief executive of its Princess Cruises line.
  • Ross hunts more
    Wilbur Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has upsized the purse it is hunting from its IPO.
  • Uljanik stays red
    Croatian shipowner Uljanik Plovidba reported a slightly deeper third quarter loss on lower freight rates.
  • Ro-pax hits dock
    A BC Ferries ship is out of action after smashing into a dock in high winds.
  • Cash shot for Freeseas
    Crede Capital Group (CCG) has been named as the investor ploughing $10m into Nasdaq-listed bulker owner FreeSeas.
  • Baltic in $160m splash
    Baltic Trading is tipped to have splashed out $160m on four second hand ships.
  • KSS profit curbed
    Korean chemical and gas-carrier owner KSS Line has reported a big drop in third quarter profit on lower revenue.
  • Crewman in drugs bust
    A seafarer has been convicted for his role in smuggling cocaine on an MSC cruiseship.
  • Oaktree eyes loan deals
    US heavyweight Oaktree Capital believes banks are starting to accelerate asset sell-offs.
  • Vinashin superseded
    Vietnam's transport ministry is winding up debt-ridden shipyard group Vinashin and replacing it with a new state holding company.
  • Nakilat appoints new MD
    Qatar's Nakilat has appointed Abdullah Fadhalah Al Sulaiti as new managing director of the company.
  • HMM lowers sights
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has slashed the price of a planned share offering but could make up for any shortfall through an IPO of its logistics unit, it is claimed.
  • Crewman's fatal mistake
    A Stolt Tankers crewman died after entering a tank without checking it was free from fumes, an inquest has heard.
  • CSSC Holdings crashes
    China CSSC Holdings has posted a 97% drop in earnings in the first nine months.
  • VL spike whets appetite
    A sharp rise in VLCC spot rates has come at a time of rising investor interest in the sector, analysts note.
  • Yang Ming sells again
    Taiwan's Yang Ming has raised more money by offloading another slice of its Kaohsiung terminal.
  • Danaos cashes another
    Danaos has boosted its fleet renewal cash pile with the scrapping of a fourth containership in three months.
  • Mipo nets four more
    Adamantios Lemos-controlled Unisea Shipping has signed a $120m contract for four products tankers at Hyundai Mipo.
  • Rickmers scales back
    Rickmers Holding has increased an existing corporate bond issue, but has been forced to scale back from its initial target.
  • Caspian owners combined
    Azerbaijan merges two state groups to bring tanker and offshore fleet to more than 100 ships.
  • Dombret downbeat
    German lenders are likely to reduce their shipping books further before any market recovery, according to Bundesbank director Andreas Dombret.
  • Kreuz profit up 60%
    Kreuz Holdings has seen third quarter profit leap 60% on a year ago to $16.6m, the company reported Monday.
  • Yard workers chopped
    Six hundred workers are to be laid off at Croatian shipyards Uljanik and 3 Maj.
  • Hosco ship arrested
    Hebei Ocean Shipping Co (Hosco) has had a kamsarmax bulker arrested in Singapore by the admiralty sheriff.
  • CHO sees weaker start
    CH Offshore has made a weak start to the new financial year with a 20% decline in first quarter net profit.
  • Oldendorff in at Catic
    Taizhou Catic Shipbuilding has made a dramatic debut in the Newcastlemax bulker sector with orders for eight ships worth $440m.
  • IMS offloads SGCS stake
    IM Skaugen (IMS) has agreed to sell its 50% holding in Shenghui Gas and Chemicals Systems Co Ltd (SGCS).
  • GE refinances Laborde
    Laborde Marine has secured $22.5m in equipment financing from GE Capital to go towards a series of newbuildings.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • Mad cow rule to strengthen beef trade
    The U.S. government has raised its import regulations regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy to international standards. Officials say this will allow the government to press for trade to nations that don't accept U.S. beef.
  • American official meets with Florida attorney general
    Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi met Friday with Tom Horton, American Airlines' president, to talk about the proposed merger between American and US Airways. Bondi supports the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit.
  • EU, U.S. set dates for second round of trade talks
  • P3 speeds will challenge other carriers
    Drewry said the P3 carriers are projected to maintain or improve headhaul vessel speeds, and the firm expects competitors "to follow P3's speed improvement on headhaul routes in 2Q 14 whether these carriers can afford it or not."
  • Trailer Bridge, JAXPORT sign 10-year contract
  • Ontario to weigh biodiesel mandate
  • Oakland barge service gains traffic
  • Container index spike reflects GRIs
    The Shanghai Container Freight Index spiked upward on Friday, reflecting general rate increases being implemented by many carriers. Container spot rates increased for the sixth time in the past two years, according to Jefferies.
  • Domestic cargo handlers see low wages
  • Rickmers raises another 50 million euros
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
  • Fujairah follows softer trend
    Limited IFO avails reported in Cape Town
  • MGO prices shed double digits
    Bunker prices fell across Europe on Monday.
  • Scrubber retrofits: Challenging but not insurmountable
    Wartsila says biggest costs are the equipment and its installation.
  • Aegean Marine eyes offshore opportunity
    Vessels expected to be operational by next year.
  • South Africa: Offshore bunkering to get safety code
    IBIA and SAMSA join forces on code of practice for offshore barges.
  • Further ship arrests in Singapore
    A charterer/bunker supplier dispute could be behind one arrest.
  • Bunker prices slip in Asia
    While offices in Japan closed for a public holiday.
  • Another shipping giant swings back to profit
    In part due to 'moderation of soaring fuel oil price', says firm.
  • Patent details improvements for marine fuel tanks
    Device is able to maintain exact ullage space in marine fuel tanks.
  • Carrier in profit for half-yearly results
    Falling bunker price and focus on fuel cost reduction bolsters bottom line.
  • New auditor comes on board Titan Petrochemicals
    100% approval for Hong Kong based certified public accountant firm.
  • Shell to expand marine lubricants range
    Products will be introduced in phases.

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