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BRIEFS
May 7, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Court dilutes Hutchison injunction, but dockers seem OK with 9.8pc hike
  • Hutchison and CMA CGM bid for Melbourne's third box terminal
  • Mega box ship orders add to overcapacity as rates tumble: Drewry
  • Express firms see China Post tax taking 25-40pc of their profits
  • Singapore Post spends US$36 million to upgrade sorting for e-commerce
  • IT industry association lobbies to ease rules on exporting e-waste
  • Panama Canal hopes to make more money without charging users more
  • US quarterly box growth up 10.2pc, rising for sixth straight quarter
  • Kyrgyzstan Stratotanker crash 3rd Afghan-related air crash in a week
  • Experts speculate on causes of Bagram National Air Cargo 747 crash
  • United to purchase 30 Embraer 175s for its United Express operations
  • Cargo throughput climbs 2.3pc at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport
  • IATA's first quarter 2013 figures slowdown from robust year-end
  • Tokyo-Haneda becomes third Emirates SkyCargo gateway to Japan

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • 'We hope to have a vessel calling in India once a month'
  • BIFA against altering General Average rules
  • Development of coastal shipping, inland waterways vital: Fieo chief
  • Evergreen deploys 8,452-TEU vessels 10 & 11 on Asia-Europe trade
  • HANSA HEAVY LIFT looks forward to good business from India: Tomas Dyrbye
  • MOL & PIL announce launch of Indian Ocean Islands Express Service
  • MOL takes slots on Mozambique Express Service
  • Seaborne crude shipments to grow slower at 2.2 pc
  • Shippers, service providers oppose California ports proposed annual tax hike
  • Tarros connecting Antwerp & Libya
  • India, China ink pact to boost handicrafts exports
  • China seen making Gwadar an ideal transhipment hub for Indian Subcontinent
  • Details of projects awarded at Major Ports in 2012-13
  • Probe reveals massive losses for Rlys due to misrepresented iron ore movement
  • Forex reserves recover by $ 1.60 bn to $ 296.37 bn
  • Power generation cos may import 82 mt of coal in 2013-14
  • Tata Power to set up 28.8-MW solar power plant in Maharashtra

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Wilhelmshaven enhances hinterland connections
  • SOL ends Helsingborg-Trave line
  • Le Havre sets new record
  • DB Schenker buildng new logistics centre in Pfungen near...
  • DAE cancels B747F order
  • International consortium takes over DHL Fashion France
  • Europe's airfreight traffic remains negative in March
  • 8th Best Fleet Value awards presented in North America
  • 24plus introduces CO2 calculator
  • Experts call for Switzerland's railway sector to strengthen...
  • Samskip Van Dieren Multimodal expands rail service in Sweden
  • New sales manager for Swisslog Austria
  • IJS Global opens new branch in northern China
  • Largest freighter to join Etihad's fleet
  • Kenco names new senior vice-president of operations

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • MTU breaks ground for new R&D facility
  • Hyde Marine names W&O as BWTS sales distributor
  • DNV restructures its Mobile Offshore Unit rules
  • New GE podded drive uses pump jet technology
  • Technip christens Deep Energy
  • Aker Philly in preliminary deal for 2-4 tanker newbuilds
  • MAN Primeserv signs EMC agreement with German shipowner
  • BAE Norfolk gets $48.6 million mod to DDG 58 contract
  • Hyundai Heavy books order for world's largest box ships
  • Coast Guard identifies causes of Stratton corrosion

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • Team of container carriers hold anti-piracy meeting
  • Praestensgaard announces plans to leave post at Hapag-Lloyd
  • Port group sets workshop to discuss economic development
  • Trio of shipping lines starting Russia/Finland run
  • Zim adding Norfolk call to container service schedule

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • Hong Kong port strikes ends
    Workers accept a 9.8% raise from contractors of HIT
  • Portek breaks the million teu mark
    Growth driven by Algerian port
  • HHI confirms CSCL order for 18,400 teu vessels
    Chinese state carrier books five giant boxships at $700m
  • Jinhui Holdings issues profit warning
    Shipping subsidiary hit by decline in charter rates since 2012
  • Great Eastern quarterly profits more than double
    Strong product tanker earnings, as well as one-time gains, improve result
  • Hyundai Mipo net profit plummets in first quarter
    Product tanker specialist sees wider operating losses amid weak margins

Fairplayweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • NCL strong out of gate
    NEWLY NASDAQ-listed cruise player NCL today posted better than expected results for its first quarter as a public company
  • HHI clinches CSCL orders
    HYUNDAI Heavy Industries confirmed to Fairplay today that it has inked a $700M deal to build five 18,400teu box ships for China Shipping Container Lines

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • Zim to Add Norfolk Call to Pacific Service
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services is adding a Norfolk, Va., call to its Zim Container Service Pacific. The new rotation, effective in mid-June, will be: Savannah, Norfolk; New York-New Jersey; Halifax; Kingston, Jamaica; Los Angeles; Oakland; Vostochny, Russia; Ningbo and Shanghai, China; Busan, South Korea; Balboa, Spain; Kingston and Savannah The first vessel...
  • Towne Air Freight Names Sheridan-Rohasek COO
    Towne Holdings, a portfolio company of Charterhouse Group, has named Kim Sheridan-Rohasek chief operating officer. She will be responsible for all terminal operations, the line-haul network, central dispatch, information technology and Towne's logistics division. Sheridan-Rohasek joined South Bend, Ind.-based Towne in 2008 as vice president of the west region after Towne acquired...
  • Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Returns to Jersey City Headquarters
    Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) will return to its headquarters building at One Evertrust Plaza on May 10, following major repairs caused by Hurricane Sandy damage last October. The North American agent for Evergreen Line had relocated its headquarters staff to a nearby facility while replacement of the building generators, necessitated by...
  • Container Lines 'Substantially Ready' for California Shore Power
    Most, if not all, of the container lines that call at California's ports are prepared to meet the state's revolutionary requirement to operate 50 percent of their vessels from shore-side electrical power while at berth beginning Jan. 1, 2014, the vice president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association said Monday. "I...
  • Ex-Horizon COO Keenan Cleared in Antitrust Case
    John V. Keenan, former chief operating officer at Horizon Lines, has been advised by the Justice Department that he has been cleared of antitrust violations in the Jones Act domestic shipping market. Keenan and former Horizon CEO Chuck Raymond received letters from the Justice Department that they were no longer subjects...
  • Matson Profit Jumped in First Quarter
    Matson, the Honolulu-based ocean carrier and logistics company, reported profit of $9.1 million for the first quarter, up from $3.8 million, on strong volumes in the Hawaii ocean trade and higher rates in its China service. Consolidated revenue increased to $394.7 million from $366.1 million a year earlier. Matt Cox, president and...
  • Study: Imports Support 16 Million US Jobs
    More than 16 million U.S. jobs depend on imports, according to a new study commissioned by the Consumer Electronics Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation, and the American Apparel & Footwear Association. The economic impact study, which was prepared by Laura M. Baughman and Joseph F. Francois...
  • ABF, Teamsters Reach Tentative Pact
    ABF Freight System reached a tentative five-year contract with the Teamsters union May 3. The union and the less-than-truckload carrier did not release details on the agreement covering 7,500 ABF Teamsters employees. "No details will be released until leaders from ABF local unions meet in the near future to review the...
  • Dockworkers End Strike at Hong Kong Port
    Hundreds of dockworkers at the Port of Hong Kong on Monday voted to end a strike that had disrupted operations at the world's third-largest container port for six weeks. "We are pleased to learn that the striking dockers have accepted the 9.8 percent pay rise solution for all job types," Hongkong...
  • Jacksonville Reopens Search for Port CEO
    Juan Kuryla, the top choice to become the next CEO of the Jacksonville Port Authority, has withdrawn as a candidate, and the port authority has reopened its search to fill the post. The port authority board offered the job to Kuryla on April 22 and opened negotiations with the deputy port...
  • JOC Trucking Index Reflects Strong Hiring in April
    The JOC For-Hire Trucking Index through April 2013 Full-size image The Journal of Commerce For-Hire Trucking Employment Index rose nine-tenths of a percent in April, as the national unemployment average dropped to 7.5 percent. The JOC index jumped from 94.9 to 95.8, its highest reading since September 2008. The surge was the biggest...
  • Financial Winds Shift for CEVA
    Wherever CEVA Logistics heads from here, there is little doubt the world's fifth-largest third-party logistics company is in for a significant transformation. In many ways, that's already under way, with a new strategic mission and recapitalization plan forming the basis of an uncertain future. That uncertainty revolves around an 18-month stretch...
  • Atlas Air to Supply 2nd Freighter to Etihad Airways
    Etihad Airways is expanding its fleet with a Boeing 747-8 Freighter. The United Arab Emirates-based airline has signed a multiyear aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) agreement with Atlas Air Worldwide to provide the airplane, which will be the largest in Etihad's freighter fleet, with a payload capacity of 138 tons. This...
  • Air Cargo Declines at San Francisco International
    Total cargo tonnage for San Francisco International Airport fell 13.5 percent year-over-year in March to 28,724 metric tons, despite growth in U.S. mail cargo. Domestic U.S. mail rose 7.4 percent year-over-year to 2,313 metric tons, but international U.S. mail tonnage declined 3 percent to 1,485 metric tons. Domestic cargo excluding mail plummeted 27.1...
  • CTS: North America Southbound Exports Decline
    Containerized exports from North America to Central and South America slipped to 154,200 20-foot-equivalent units in February 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd., the sixth consecutive month showing year-over-year declines in this trade lane. North America to Far East Asia North America exported 664,500 TEUs to Far East Asia...
  • Container Lines: Piracy Is Down But Still a Threat
    Container lines CMA CGM, Mediterranean Shipping Co., Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd have met to discuss the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean and West Africa. At the meeting, the four carriers agreed the situation has improved, particularly as the result of a naval presence in...
  • Is Your Supply Chain Costing You Money?
    As organizations reap the benefits of going global, many are still making due with manual, outdated processes and technologies. In fact, only about 30% of companies have automated data and event monitoring or have optimized their global supply chain processes. Amber Road's eBook, Three Common Global Supply Chain Issues that...
  • Second PNW Grain Terminal Locks Out ILWU
    Contract disagreements between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and grain terminals in the Pacific Northwest accelerated over the weekend as Columbia Grain in Portland became the second facility where management locked out union workers. The United Grain terminal in Vancouver, Wash., locked out ILWU workers in February, charging that a...
  • Rotterdam Bunker Fuel Prices Rebound
    Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot rates for high and low sulfur bunker fuel rebounded in the week of May 3 after sliding earlier in the month, according to daily Bunkervision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services, Inc. The average price for high sulfur bunker fuel was...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • Demolition destiny
    Scrapping may become increasingly attractive for tanker owners trading vintage tonnage in the months to come if rate pain persists, according to an analyst at Charles R Weber.
  • Praestensgaard exits HL
    Hapag-Lloyd appears to be on the lookout for a new operations chief following the abrupt resignation of Jesper Praestensgaard.
  • S&P slashes Zim
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services (Zim) made headlines Monday after Standard & Poor's downgraded three of the Israeli carrier's bonds.
  • High hurdles
    Product tanker owners must wait at least half a decade for utilisation to reach a level where earnings can record a sizable rise, DVB believes.
  • CH slides in the first
    CH Offshore's profit plummeted in the first quarter but the company insists its financial position remains strong.
  • E.ON fixes vintage PSV
    Viking Supply Ships of Denmark has secured employment for its oldest platform-supply vessel.
  • Petrobras pockets pair
    Norwegian offshore owners Farstad and Havila have secured charters as part of a long awaited contract award from Petrobras.
  • Union Transport files
    UK general cargoship owner Union Transport has gone into administration, with 100 jobs now at risk, it was reported on Monday.
  • Troubles mount at Global
    Loss-making Malaysian tanker owner Global Carriers is facing a share suspension after auditors queried its annual accounts.
  • More time for Titan
    A crucial hearing that could decide the fate of Hong Kong shipyard and FPSO group Titan Petrochemicals has been delayed again.
  • Stealth well set
    A promise of higher earnings and fleet growth has led Evercore Partners to kick off coverage of Harry Vafias-led StealthGas with a positive rating on the stock.
  • Ex-HSH chiefs charged
    Former HSH Nordbank boss Dirk Nonnenmacher and five other ex-executives are facing a fraud trial in Hamburg.
  • STX survival talks start
    STX group creditors began crisis talks today amid hope cash could be secured to help its various units repay bond debts.
  • Tankers raided
    Pirates have stolen cash and belongings from two tankers in attacks off Singapore.
  • No nationalisation
    The French government has rejected a call by unions to buy the STX France shipyard group, against the background of its Korean parent's restructuring.
  • Odfjell to extend loss
    Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell is tipped to post a deeper loss when it wheels out its first quarter results tomorrow.
  • Products push for GE
    Great Eastern Shipping has posted a much stronger annual profit as products tanker rates rose.
  • Reach gets richer
    Reach Subsea has picked up almost $20m from a private placement which will help fund the charter of a construction vessel from Solstad Offshore.
  • Siem Offshore dips
    Norway's Siem Offshore has posted lower first quarter profit as revenue declined, but rates are picking up.
  • OCBC cuts Cosco Sing
    A slack first quarter showing from Cosco Singapore has seen OCBC place a sell rating on the shipbuilder.
  • Pirates' double strike
    A Greek reefer has come under fire off West Africa, hours after a CMA CGM boxship was attacked in the same area.
  • Box trio feeds Russia
    Coscon, Hanjin Shipping and Yang Ming are teaming up to launch a new service from Hamburg to Russia and Finland.
  • Maersk loses TEU title
    Maersk Line has been dethroned as the owner of the world's largest container vessels following confirmation of China Shipping Container Lines' giant order at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Listing cargoship lost
    All eight crew have been saved from a Vietnamese cargoship that sank off Hai Phong.
  • Sembcorp profits inch up
    Sembcorp Marine has seen modest growth in first quarter profits thanks to higher revenue recognition from rig building activities.
  • Leopard crew evacuated
    The crew of a Danish coaster held hostage in Somalia for over two years has been flown back to Europe.
  • Harvey spends $540m
    Harvey Gulf International Marine has invested another $540m in offshore vessel newbuildings with orders for three more vessels.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • China Shipping ships to be larger than Maersk's 'Triple E' vessels
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said five ships it will build for China Shipping Container Lines will be capable of carrying 18,400 TEUs. The vessels are scheduled to be handed over from the second half of 2014.
  • Toyota begins exporting from Port of Brunswick
  • Zim adds call in Norfolk
    Speaking during a reception for customers held in Elizabeth, N.J., Lea Bogatch-Genossar, president of Zim America, said the company's Zim Container Service Pacific (ZCP) is adding the Virginia port with the first call on June 15.
  • ACL ship damaged in fire
    Atlantic Cartier, one of the combination container-roll-on/roll-off ships operated by Atlantic Container Line in its transatlantic liner service, was damaged last week during a fire in Hamburg. Two hundred firefighters helped extinquish the blaze.
  • Kuryla turns down Jaxport CEO job
  • ABF, union reaches tentative deal
  • N.C. port touts new Latin American connections
  • Interlake to fuel Great Lakes fleet with Shell LNG
  • New service to connect Germany, Russia, Finland
  • Obama says FAA fix steals from airport upgrades
    "The only reason we're doing it is because right now we've got folks (in Congress) who are unwilling to make some simple changes to our tax code," said the president during the signing of the legislation.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2013
  • Prices rising: Congestion in Gibraltar
    Public holiday in Piraeus.
  • Prices firming: Cape Town back in product for IFO
    Players say avails of 180 cSt in South African port are 'fine'.
  • WFS: Shipping 'held to a higher standard' on sulphur emissions
    IMO sulphur test verification guidelines are much stricter than those accepted for land-based transport and industries.
  • Continuous LSFO operation 'not financially viable'
    'We would love to run on just one type of fuel' to avoid complications, operations manager tells IBC 34.
  • Marine logistics company enters Fujairah bunker market
    New player will focus on 'back-to-back' trading.
  • No provision for 'FONARs' in European ECAs
    MARPOL Annex VI non-availability clause excluded from revised EU sulphur directive.
  • Asian bunker prices on the rise
    Japan remains closed for a holiday.
  • CSCL's Triple-E containerships will be larger than Maersk's
    Contract for 18,400 TEU vessels goes to South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • H2S prevention method receives patent
    Metals in additive said to be 'effective component in preventing or mitigating the evolution of hydrogen sulphide'.
  • Condor Ferries hit by high bunker costs
    Company cannot afford to replace its fast ferry fleet while operating its current year-round schedule, says CEO.
  • US offshore firm builds sixth dual-fuel OSV
    Addition will enable the company to become 'largest owner and operator of clean burning LNG OSVs in the world', it claims.
  • IOC to discuss bunkering improvements at Trincomalee
    Both countries have agreed to 'fast track' joint venture arrangement, says IOC official.
  • Figures suggest Iranian bunker sales are falling
    Latest Iranian figures show annual sales running at 1.69 million mt.
  • Philippine shipping firm trims losses
    Costs and expenses increased 2% in 2012.
  • Netherlands firm launches bunker removal pump system
    Pump is 'answer' to future shipping regulations, says Van Heck

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