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August 6, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Beijing bans New Zealand milk powder imports after botulism alarm raised
  • China slowdown means no peak season for north Europe: Port Tracker
  • WTO favours US in complaint over China's imposition of chicken duties
  • Danaos first half profit falls 28pc to $26 million as charter rates sink
  • Diana Containerships reverses gain into US$5 million loss in second quarter
  • NY-NJ losing cargo to Baltimore as port sells itself on cost savings
  • New Jersey's Maher Terminals says computer glitch has been overcome
  • Eco lobbies, Teamsters want court to stop raising of NY's Bayonne Bridge
  • Xinjiang grain exports increase 10.2pc to US$2.98 million in 5 months
  • Xinjiang Dulata border trade value up 135pc to US$1.18 billion in 5 months
  • Taiyuan road freight volume up 12.3pc, but rail off 5.3pc in 5 months
  • Singapore adopts UN's new rules on seafarer fitness for sea service
  • Grand Alliance boosts Tacoma boxes 29pc, but big growth to end in Q3
  • Gujarat Pipavav profit up 124pc, volume up 17pc to 1.43 million TEU
  • Northwest coast India Kandla port plans major box terminal development
  • India's Concor profit up 0.5pc to US$41.65 million on 15pc more revenue
  • DB Schenker offers another China-Germany rail service from August 14
  • Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to acquire 49pc of Air Serbia, aka, JatAirways
  • MidAmerica Airport plan to make short-haul all cargo planes sparks storm
  • Burma drafts national aviation policy aimed at becoming SE Asia hub

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • Charleston's Union Pier Terminal bustling with break-bulk
  • Fujian merging operators to form two port groups
  • G6 Alliance adjusts Black Sea coverage by new feeder service
  • HPCL starts bunker supply from Cochin Port
  • International Bunkering appoints new Country Head for India
  • Maersk Line recognised by Unilever for outstanding service
  • Meijin Terminal opens in eastern China
  • New IFRS for consolidated accounts could raise issues for shipping
  • Sino-International Conference attracting finest independent freight forwarders
  • Spanish scheme for purchase of ships abolished
  • ZIM launching new West Coast Central America service
  • Skimmed milk powder exports seen surging to 10,000 t
  • Chinese-built box terminal commissioned at Colombo port
  • DP World sees improved volumes in Q2
  • Kakinada ports to close shop on Tuesday against Telengana decision
  • Rice shipped from Paradip to Indonesia
  • Air freight volumes highest since mid-2011
  • INR nosedives by 206 paise to close at new record low of 61.10 last week
  • RBI says forex reserves adequate

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • Ranger Offshore adds EMAS DSV to its fleet
  • Steady progress on new oceanographic research vessels
  • Bisso Towboat orders new ASD ship-assist tug
  • Incat Tasmania to build catamaran crewboat
  • MAN Diesel and Turbo gensets picked for Ceona newbuild
  • Duncan Hunter to keynote for salvage conference
  • Navy goes from composites to steel for DDG 1002 deckhouse
  • Judge rejects U.S. attempt to revive Bollinger FCA suit
  • TK LNG inks newbuild acquisition and leaseback deal

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • President Obama selects Kerlikowske as Customs commissioner nominee
  • Panama Canal awaits arrival of new gates for lock project
  • Zim expanding service menu with Balboa/Central America run
  • Department of Transportation issues emergency order to railroads
  • G6 Alliance plans changes for Far East to Black Sea trades

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • London Gateway lands SAECS service
    Consortium of Maersk Line, Safmarine, MOL and DAL to switch UK calls from Tilbury in November
  • Evergreen quits Thamesport for Felixstowe
    But MacAndrews gives Thamesport the thumbs-up
  • Owners warned over uncredited certification bodies offering armed guard standard
    UK is only country currently policing firms wishing to offer international standard
  • TEN hints at second LNG carrier move by year's end
    Greece-based owner remains confident of charter for enlarged newbuild
  • Beijing releases three-year plan to expedite shipbuilding restructuring
    Details of scheme's implementation remain sketchy
  • Port states launch ship propulsion and machinery inspection campaign
    Steamship Mutual P&I Club issues warning circular on inspectors' targets
  • UK Royal Navy takes the lead in saving fuel
    New system saves energy costs, reduces maintenance and cuts airborne viruses
  • Singapore LNG imports swell
    City state will grow into its role as an Asian LNG shipping and trading hub
  • Angola LNG may yet disappoint
    Maintenance shutdowns hamper new export plants
  • G6 declares end of the line for Asia Black Sea Express
    Last sailing for the ABX service will be MOL Performance from Ningbo on August 30
  • Horizon stems flow of red ink
    Carrier's net loss trimmed to $900,000 in second quarter by reducing drydocking and fuel costs
  • Interview: Rehberg Eckhardt, CDU/CSU maritime representative
    Member of parliament explains the reasoning behind Germany's new armed guard rules
  • Security industry questions flag state regulatory 'strain'
    Division on whether states should go beyond the international standard requirements
  • Evergas to take over Solvang's stake in disputed joint venture
    Jaccar-controlled gas carrier will own 100% of venture formed in 2009
  • China Merchants takes four VLCC options at compatriot yards
    Two vessels each for Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co and Waigaoqiao
  • Teekay acquires Awilco LNG carrier
    Option for second vessel

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • China, Russia bar NZ milk powder cargoes
    CHINA and Russia have halted milk powder cargoes from New Zealand and Australia, NZ's trade minister said, because a bacterium that can cause botulism was found in some dairy products
  • Evergas buys out Solvang stake
    EVERGAS, the Copenhagen gas carrier group, said today it has agreed to take over Norwegian JV partner Solvang's stake in their ESE venture
  • Horizon whittles losses
    JONES ACT box carrier Horizon Lines cut losses in its latest quarter as the group continues to recover from financial and legal problems
  • China's steel sector loses $113M
    CHINA'S iron and steel industry reported aggregate losses of 699M yuan (about $113M) in June, the China Iron & Steel Association said
  • Golar books FSRU
    NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG said today it has found work for Golar Igloo, the only uncontracted FSRU newbuilding left on its roster
  • China's shipping groups fall short of 'A' grades
    COSCO was among the Chinese shipping giants that failed to achieve an 'A' rating in the 2012 annual performance evaluation of China's central enterprises
  • Modec wins FPSO deal
    JAPAN's floating production systems contractor Modec said today it has won a contract to convert a VLCC into an FPSO
  • OSG hints at split-up
    OSG HAS hinted that its Chapter 11 reorganisation might take the shape of a "potential separation of certain business lines"
  • Awilco, Teekay close LNG deal
    TEEKAY LNG Partners said today it has signed a deal with Oslo-listed Awilco LNG to acquire a 155,900m³ newbuilding gas carrier, with an option to acquire a second ship
  • Box ship stranded off Myanmar
    SALVORS are today travelling to a box ship stranded with engine failure Mananung Island, Myanmar
  • JES lands $20M loan
    SINGAPORE-listed JES International said today it has secured a $20M loan facility, with the option for another of up to another $20M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • New Container Terminal Opens in Sri Lanka
    A new container transshipment terminal that aims to compete with hubs in Singapore, the Middle East and India opened Monday in Sri Lanka. The $500 million Colombo International Container Terminal is 85 percent owned by operator China Merchant Holdings International, which is working to build it into a transshipment hub for...
  • Brooklyn Stevedore Accepts Outside Monitor
    Stevedoring company American Maritime Services of Brooklyn has become the first company to accept monitoring by an independent private sector inspector general under an anti-racketeering program authorized by the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. American accepted the monitor under a settlement agreement in order to avoid a potential license challenge...
  • FreightCar America Slips Into the Red
    FreightCar America reported a net loss of $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared with a profit of $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for the freight railcar manufacturer was $47.1 million, plummeting from $181.2 million in the same period last year. Revenue from the...
  • Zim to Launch New Central America Service
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services will launch a new service, Balboa Central America Express, which will connect ports on the west coast of Central America with the carrier's Container Service Pacific via the Port of Balboa, Panama. The new service will operate two vessels on a weekly basis with the following rotation:...
  • Panama Canal's New Lock Gates to Arrive Mid-Month
    The third set of locks has departed from Italy, where they were manufactured.The first four new gates for the Panama Canal's third set of locks are scheduled to arrive in Panama from Italy on Aug. 19, 2013. The third set of locks has a total of 16 rolling gates, eight for...
  • CBP Announces Partnerships for New and Expanded Services
    WASHINGTON- U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it has made preliminary selections for five new public-private partnerships and is continuing progress on an additional existing project. These six projects in California, Florida and Texas are designed to support growth in cross-border trade and travel. The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations...
  • Integrity Logistics Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary with Huge Employee Outing at Skamania Lodge
    WILSONVILLE, OR - Integrity Logistics is celebrating a quarter of a century in business with a weekend outing for employees and spouses at world-class Skamania Lodge Resort in Stevenson, Washington this weekend. In addition to a golf tournament, employees will be able to choose from a number of activities that includes...
  • SDV Attains Two More Notable Awards
    The past few months have been very memorable for SDV as the global 3PL was recognized for their sustainability efforts and first-class worldwide services by Inbound Logistics magazine. June marked the announcement of SDV being selected as a 'Green Supply Chain Partner'. SDV was recognized for their continued efforts of sustainability...
  • Boskalis acquires EUR 80 million dredging contract in South Korea
    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract by Daewoo E&C for the dredging and reclamation of new land for Songdo International City on the waterfront of Incheon, South Korea. The total value of the contract amounts to approximately EUR 80 million. The project consists of reclamation of new...
  • Carton board challenges wood as the base for transport packaging
    Industries in all parts of the world are now thinking of replacing traditional transport packaging solutions made of wood and plywood with almost equal products made of substantially lighter and easily recyclable paper board. The spearhead developer and manufacturer of pallets and transport boxes as well as other transport packaging solutions...
  • NRF Says Retailers Hurt by NY-NJ Port Delays
    Retailers are feeling a "negative economic impact" from congestion at the Port of New York and New Jersey and are anxious for the delays to abate before the start of the pre-holiday peak shipping season, the National Retail Federation says. NRF President Matthew Shay sent a letter to the Port Authority...
  • Decline in Suez Canal Container Ship Transits Slows
    The number of container ships passing through the Suez Canal experienced a drop of roughly 4 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2013, the smallest decline in six quarters. The canal has seen year-over-year decreases for the past seven quarters, but the pace of the decline has slowed for...
  • Logwin's Revenue Slid in First Half of 2013
    The Logwin Group reported its revenue in the first half of 2013 was €622.8 million (about US$824.6 million), sliding from €652.7 million in the same period in 2012. The drop was driven by lower freight rates in Logwin's air and ocean segment, as well as location closures and the disposal of...
  • Bunker Fuel Prices Continue to Inch Up
    Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for bunker fuel rose slightly in the week ending Aug. 2, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. This was the fifth consecutive week of increases for high sulfur bunker fuel and the fourth for low...
  • G6 Alliance to Modify Asia-Europe Coverage
    The members of the G6 Alliance will modify their trade routes between the Far East and the Black Sea and eastern Mediterranean, starting in week 36. The last sailing for the ABX service will be the MOL Performance, with an estimated time of arrival in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 30. All port...
  • South African Trade Value Growth Exceeds 10 Percent
    South Africa's imports and exports through June 2013; year-over-year change Full-size image The value of both South Africa's imports and exports grew more than 10 percent year-over-year in June 2013, according to preliminary trade statistics from the South African Revenue Service. For the past five months, imports and exports have shown consistent...
  • Port of Dover's Cross-Channel Traffic Rises 11 Percent
    England's Port of Dover reported its traffic in the cross-Channel freight market in the first six months of 2013 rose 11 percent compared to the same period last year, although the Eurotunnel's truck volume dropped 7 percent. From January to June, the Port of Dover team and its ferry partners have...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • Capital lines up offering
    Capital Product Partners of Greece is lining up a follow-on equity offering in which it hopes to raise the cash needed to acquire three containerships from its sponsor.
  • Hitting the gas
    New York-based Scorpio Tankers is once again proving it doesn't waste time when it raises fresh equity in the capital markets.
  • Ridgebury scoops suezmax
    Ridgebury Tankers of the US has been tipped as the buyer of a suezmax under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
  • Farstad's fixing frenzy
    Norway's Farstad Shipping has revealed charters for 11 ships in the southern hemisphere worth NOK 350m ($59m).
  • Deutsche debt shredded
    Freeseas has firmed up a deal with Deutsche Bank and an alternative investment firm which writes off a $30m debt for the bulker owner.
  • Filling the finance bucket
    Golar LNG's likely drop-down sales of two FSRUs to spin-off Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) will add to its newbuilding funds.
  • TEN still spinning
    Tsakos Energy Navigation is getting its ducks in a row to launch an MLP in late 2013 or early 2014, its CEO says.
  • G6 axes Black Sea run
    The G6 Alliance of boxship owners is replacing its ABX loop to the Black Sea with a new service.
  • Three for Pac Basin
    Pacific Basin has purchased three vessels from Sojitz Marine of Japan in the latest phase of its expansion drive.
  • Golar wins again
    Oslo-listed Golar LNG has won its second FSRU contract in a week.
  • SHI shy on prices
    Samsung Heavy Industries has warned investors not to get too carried away with hopes of newbuilding price rises.
  • China's three-year plan
    The Chinese government has revealed a plan to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry over the next three years - starting with a halt to all new yard projects.
  • VLs in demo scrap
    Iranian-linked VLCCs cause a stink following scrap sale into India and Bangladesh.
  • MOL Comfort box leaks
    A gas tank washed up in India from the sunken MOL Comfort has started to leak.
  • Gladys gets a tow
    An Indonesian boxship is to be towed to Bangladesh following a grounding off Myanmar.
  • Funding plug sparks Awilco
    Awilco LNG shares were running hot today after a sale-and-leaseback deal with Teekay removed the Oslo-listed owner's funding headache.
  • Boskalis bags EUR 80m
    Royal Boskalis Westminster has won a dredging contract worth EUR 80m ($106.37m) in South Korea.
  • Kaiser the sole chief
    Billionaire George Kaiser has taken full control of FLNG specialist Excelerate Energy.
  • Yard rampage
    Four people have been wounded and property damaged as workers attacked offices at a Wilmar shipyard in Indonesia.
  • Evergas in exit deal
    Evergas has struck a deal with Solvang to take full control of a joint venture just weeks after the separation was announced.
  • CMES inks four more VLs
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued its newbuilding push by declaring four VLCC options at domestic shipyards.
  • JES gets cash injection
    Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings is poised to secure a fresh injection of funds as it battles for survival.
  • Hosco VLCCs sold
    Chinese shipowner Hebei Ocean Shipping Co (Hosco) has reportedly sold two of its modern Chinese-built VLCCs.
  • TGP grabs Awilco ship
    Awilco LNG has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Teekay LNG Partners for its first LNG carrier newbuilding.
  • Atlantic in the money
    Atlantic Navigation continues to see a strong performance in 2013 reporting a 53% increase in second quarter net profits.
  • Suez safety fears
    Shipowners have been warned to be on their guard during transits of the Suez Canal in the wake of the political upheaval in Egypt.
  • Genting trims NCL stake
    Genting Hong Kong plans to sell a 5.6% stake in US-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings regulatory filings show.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • NEWSFLASH: EU approves US Airways, American merger
    AMR Corp. and US Airways Group have received permission from the European Commission for the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways conditional upon the release of a daily slot pair at Heathrow Airport.
  • Changes in Asia-Black Sea services
  • Deringer to use Kewill Customs platform
  • House panel to try moving WRDA bill next month
  • Jasper County, S.C. demanding action on port project
    The county has been promoting development of the Jasper Ocean Terminal for many years on the north bank of the river, on land that was used by the Georgia Ports Authority for disposal of dredge materials.
  • U.S. agencies issue new rail oil guidelines
    The order, which results in enforcement actions if railroads fail to comply, specifies that cars transporting hazardous materials can't be left alone on mainline tracks. The agencies also issued rules regarding hand brakes on cars.
  • Drewry sees liner companies going 'asset light'
    "As ocean carriers' financial results are not expected to improve significantly before 2016, leasing will continue to grow, thereby creating opportunities for new financiers to enter the market," the London-based consultancy said.
  • Horizon slashes losses
  • Railroad cost of capital decreases
  • International Shipholding gets boost from Jones Act acquisition
  • MASkargo starts priority service
  • SEKO developing proof of delivery smartphone app
  • WTO sides with U.S. over China's chicken import duties
    A dispute settlement panel agreed with the United States, finding that China violated numerous WTO obligations in conducting its investigations and imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. chicken imports.
  • European IPR seizures dropped in 2012
  • USTDA, GW University to help determine best value
  • Emirates changes surcharge calculations
  • Key appointments made at Commerce
  • Old Dominion keeps up expansion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 5, 2013
  • Prices head down in Fujairah
    Markets soft in South Africa.
  • Prices soften across Northwest Europe
    Quiet markets in Rotterdam and Hamburg.
  • Gibraltar/Spain tensions could hit bunker players
    Reports from Spain say naval patrols could 'control bunker activities'.
  • Gunvor secures $900 million credit
    $500 million deal to finance German refinery and $400 million credit to finance Middle East oil product trading activities.
  • Changes at Compass Marine Fuels
    Further communication should go via director.
  • WFS: Volume growth not linked to more risk
    Company risk profile 'has not increased' although bunker demand is 'slack' says CEO.
  • Bunker prices mostly strengthening across Asia
    Except in Singapore, where prices were lower.
  • Engine maker confident about handling methanol
    Not worried despite lack of experience or trials of methanol as fuel for ships.
  • STX: Confusion surrounds 'cash flow' loan
    Much-needed cash injection could be wishful thinking.
  • China calls for scrapping of inefficient vesssls
    'We still have a lot of old and fuel-intensive vessels in the market.'
  • Horizon Lines trims quarterly losses
    Improvement performance driven by lower fuel consumption.
  • Reports: Ghanaian firm approached over stolen fuel oil cargo
    Cargo reported to be linked to a recent hijacking in the region.

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Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
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
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
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