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November 11, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco executive director Xu resigns in probe, Capt Wei told to stay close
  • US box imports up 5.2pc in August year on year, but no change from July
  • Taiwan October exports slip 1.5pc as South Korea's rise 7.3pc
  • Cosco commences calls at Port of Mombasa in joint Evergreen service
  • Kerry Logistics to support UK online fashion retailer ASOS in China
  • Fujian to make CNY200 billion traffic investment from 2013 to 2015
  • Sino-Russian-North Korean border city Huichun builds freight hub
  • Matson signs with Aker Philadelphia for two Jones Act 3,600 TEUers
  • Transport Corporation of India revenue up 6pc, but profit flattens
  • PPG Vietnam completes complex river transport of 210-tonne tower
  • IAG profit up 163pc to US$926.4 million, but air cargo sales fall 14pc
  • Hong Kong's U-Freight signs to explore alliance with China Air Express
  • Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Q3 profits down 16.7pc to US$28 million
  • Oregon all-cargo Evergreen International Airlines to close November 29
  • FedEx expects December 2 to surpass its busiest day since 2007

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
  • Bibby Ship Management expands into marine surveying in India
  • GE Shipping's net surges 97.8 pc
  • London P&I Club says complacency significant factor in collisions
  • MANSA holds annual badminton/table tennis tournament
  • NYK included in 2013 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index
  • WWL Group wins 2013 Air Cargo Premier League Cricket Championship for the third time
  • Exports of Darjeeling tea projected to rise 10 pc
  • Ennore Port's H1 net profit up 63 pc
  • JNPT observes Vigilance Awareness Week
  • Major Ports should look for alternative cargoes to tackle negative traffic growth, says WTWF
  • Sand imports may boost Cochin Port revenues
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Forex reserves drop by $1.657 bn
  • IL&FS bags NHAI orders worth INR 4,450 cr.
  • INR falls 76 paise to 62.57 on heavy dollar demand
  • L&T bags orders worth INR 2,309 cr.
  • RBI allows third-party payment for export & import
  • Several SEZs need more time to implement projects
  • US asks India to phase out textile subsidies
  • VWI to export Vento to Mexico
  • Complex river transportation flows smoothly for PPG Vietnam
  • Kita Logistics ships wind blade moulds from US to Turkey
  • Mammoet expands SPMT fleet with 650 axle lines
  • V. Alexander moves heavy & outsized column from Poland to Russia

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Further step to UTLC by RZD, BC and KTZ
  • IRU adopts freight exchange guidelines
  • Second Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner takes to the skies
  • Two new African members for Waco System
  • France suspends Ecotaxe introduction
  • Port of Lübeck to receive new equipment
  • Panalpina expanding LCL ocean freight services in Asia
  • Indian Railways launches dual cab freight diesel locomotive
  • Aerolineas Argentinas now member of SkyTeam Cargo
  • Fewer containers in port of Antwerp
  • IRU president re-elected
  • Norbert Dentressangle preparing for Christmas peak in UK
  • New operations optimisation centre for DB Schenker Rail
  • E.R. Capital appoints new head of operations
  • Jan de Rijk operates RFS for C.A.L.
  • Neuer Meilenstein in Istanbul
  • CINS has new chairman

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
  • Aker Philly and Crowley seal JV deal
  • Cecon ASA restructures financing for for Davie trio
  • Hempel backs new coating with performance guarantee

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Drewry container report finds market accepting rate increases
  • Marcon brokers sale of multi-purpose vessel
  • NATO warship detains nine suspected pirates
  • Washington legislature approves parts of governor's Boeing package
  • Vancouver Port Commission holding budget meeting tomorrow

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
  • Hutchison's Meredith to step down
    Ip takes over on January 1
  • Teekay books $36m net loss
    Company looks to shrink its balance sheet
  • VLCCs earnings hit a 32-month high
    Just 50 vessels are free for December loading
  • Box Ships posts higher profit but trims its dividend
    'Prudent' decision reflects boxship rates lower than current earnings
  • Bank of America buys Eagle Bulk debt
    UPDATED: US finance giant holds a controlling position in any negotiations with dry bulk operator
  • Teekay Tanker's STX orders in doubt after builder withholds guarantees
    Teekay will pursue damages as the ships are 'unlikely' to be built, says Chan
  • Hackett predicts European box volume upturn in 2014
    Growth will improve capacity-demand balance as larger tonnage enters service
  • Cosco executive resigns after corruption probe
    Executive director Xu Minjie quits the board with immediate effect
  • Pirates attack product tanker off Kenya
    Exchange of fire off Mombasa repels skiff with five men
  • US-Europe product tanker trade hit by weather and strikes
    Exports to the Netherlands down by 24,000 barrels per day
  • Asia-Europe box rates start to slide again
    November 1 price surge looks short-lived
  • DSME to build $567m research and development centre in Seoul
    Giant facility to focus on offshore and shipbuilding sectors
  • Kexim enhances relationships with European players
    Seoul policy bank signs symbolic agreements with EBRD, UK Export Finance and others
  • Höegh LNG changes reporting structure to reflect separate divisions
    Norwegian gas shipowner clarifies internal shake-up
  • Qinghuangdao Port Co to list in Hong Kong
    Operator of China's largest coal port aims to raise up to $600m by year-end
  • Paragon cuts loss in 'transformative' third quarter
    Company ready to prosper from anticipated dry bulk recovery, says Bodouroglou
  • Aker Philadelphia and Crowley seal product tankers joint venture
    Oslo-listed Jones Act shipbuilder secures attractive regional loans
  • Scorpio signs for 10 more bulker newbuildings
    Dry bulk start-up's orders top 1bn ahead of expected US listing
  • Shih Wei books 60,000 dwt bulker for $29m
    Taiwan-based firm renews and expands its fleet
  • Owners ponder lengthening options for 14,000 teu vessels
    It is possible to extend ships yet maintain strength and stability, says Lloyd's Register
  • Evergreen defends its fleet renewal programme
    Net capacity growth is below the industry average, says world number four box line
  • View from the Bridge: Nils Andersen
    Head of the big blue benchmark for the global container industry reveals his vision for the future
  • Crew communication is key
    Ships are full of lonely seafarers who spend their free time peering at their laptops
  • Wei Jiafu is not barred from leaving China, says Cosco
    China Ocean Shipping dismisses reports that former chairman faces exit ban
  • Teekay Offshore reports cashflow increase
    Partnership takes delivery of third newbuilding shuttle tanker

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
  • OSX to seek bankruptcy protection
    BRAZILIAN shipbuilder and offshore services company OSX confirmed today that it has hired new restructuring advisors and will seek bankruptcy protection
  • MISC faces tense 2014 despite 189% profits rise
    MALAYSIAN box carrier MISC might not enjoy a rosy 2014, even though its 3Q13 profits rocketed 189% year on year to $126M, an analyst today
  • Box Ships slashes dividend
    NYSE-listed Box Ships has halved its quarterly dividend and warned that expiring charters will probably roll over to much lower rates
  • Why China's frozen out on iron ore pricing
    CHINA, the world's largest importer of iron ore, will remain frozen out of iron ore pricing in the near future, a shipping conference heard
  • Sharp rebound seen for Europe's box sector
    EXPECT a steep recovery in box flows into and out of northern Europe next year, analysts said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
  • TTSI Official: Most Drayage Drivers Wish to Remain Independent
    Despite attempts over the past decade by the Teamsters union to convince drayage companies that the entire industry would benefit if drivers were hired as direct employees, the majority of drivers wish to remain independent, according to a drayage company president in Southern California. Vic LaRosa, president of TTSI, estimated that...
  • Marad Provides $1.4 Million for LNG Projects
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has allocated $1.4 million for two projects that will collect information on the use of liquefied natural gas as a marine propulsion and study the issues associated with shore-side storage and fueling of LNG vessels. Through a partnership agreement, Marad will provide Horizon Lines...
  • Marad Marks Opening of California Green Trade Corridor
    M-580 is expected to initially eliminate 200 trucks from I-580.The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has announced the opening Marine Highway M-580, also known as the California Green Trade Corridor, to help take freight traffic off of the state's congested Interstate 580. The program offers shippers an option to move...
  • Class 8 Truck Orders Strong in October
    ctober was a positive month for new order placement of Class 8 trucks in North America, exceeding order trends from the past few months. FTR Associates reported preliminary data showing North America's Class 8 net truck orders in October reached 25,960 units, increasing 14 percent year-over-year and 39 percent from the...
  • Production Shifts, Mega-Ships Challenge Panama Canal
    Is the Panama Canal losing its position as the dominant route for East Coast importers of cargo from Asia? Will it be able to regain the services it has been losing to the Suez route when it's finally able to open its large new locks to post-Panamax ships at the...
  • SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Container Rates Inch Down
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Nov. 8, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index continued to edge down one week ahead of a proposed Nov. 15 general rate increase. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement...
  • SCFI: Asia-to-Europe Rates Ebb Post-GRI
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, Mediterranean, week ending Nov. 8, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index slipped in the week ending Nov. 8, seeing some gains from last week's substantial increase erode. Both Mediterranean and northern European lanes saw rate decreases of...
  • Grabbing Headlines
    Forty years ago, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show released "The Cover of the Rolling Stone." The song is a fictional band's lament that despite garnering the usual trappings of success, it has yet to get its picture on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Many of us in the transportation...
  • US Steel Imports Reflect Sluggish Economy
    U.S. steel imports in September totaled 2.761 million tons, declining 4.1 percent from August, but increasing 6.1 percent from September 2012, according to government reporting. The preliminary reporting data showed that imports of semi-finished products in September rose 7.7 percent year-over-year, from 598,000 tons in 2012 to 644,000 tons in 2013. U.S....
  • Cosco Exec Resigns Amid Investigation
    Even as Cosco becomes confident it will achieve a full-year profit and avoid delisting, it was denying reports that former chairman Wei Jiafu was placed under travel restrictions, after one of its top executives resigned under a cloud of investigation. Xu Minjie, executive director of China Cosco Holdings, resigned on Nov....
  • DF Young Launches Specialty Logistics Unit
    DF Young has introduced a new business division, DF Young Specialty Logistics. The new unit will target industry verticals that require special attention and handling. The Berwyn, Pa.-based supply chain management company expects to attract customers in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries that have controlled substances, cold chain and sample...
  • IAG's Cargo Revenue Tumbles More Than 14 Percent
    International Airlines Group's cargo revenue in the third quarter of 2013 slumped more than 14 percent year-over-year, almost double the decline in freight traffic. The merged British Airways-Iberia carrier generated cargo revenue of '256 million (about US$343 million) in the three months through Sept. 30, 2013, against €298 million in the...
  • Typhoon Lashes Philippines, Disrupting Transportation
    Typhoon Hainan (Yolanda in the Philippines). Image: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team,The Philippines faced yet more loss of life and economic destruction today as Typhoon Yolanda (known internationally as Typhoon Hainan) made landfall at 4 a.m. local time, bringing with it wind gusts of more than 200 miles per...
  • Invoice Accuracy a Challenge for Carriers, 3PLs
    When Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou told the JOC's TPM Conference in March that nearly 12 percent of container industry invoices are inaccurate, shippers took notice. It has been, after all, Maersk Line's "highest customer service issue for some time," one that potentially costs ocean carrier customers millions of dollars...
  • Kintetsu's Net Profit Sinks
    Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express Inc. (KWE) said on Nov. 7 that its net profit tumbled 15.9 percent in the first half of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, from a year earlier to ¥4.064 billion ($41.2 million) on a consolidated basis. The company's group operating revenue...
  • LA Harbor Commissioners OK Cargo Incentives
    Container terminals at the Port of Los Angeles.As shipping lines gain greater leverage over ports and terminal operators through the formation of vessel-sharing alliances, the Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved an incentive program designed to attract more cargo. "Carriers are rethinking their routes and relationships to...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
  • OSX board OKs bankruptcy
    OSX's board of directors has decided to file for a court reorganisation of the Brazilian shipbuilder.
  • LNG softness ahead
    Teekay expects the carrier spot market to experience softness for the rest of this year and into next, chief executive Peter Evensen said today.
  • GE profit doubles
    India's Great Eastern Shipping doubled third quarter earnings as its shipping division returned to profit thanks to the buoyant product carrier market.
  • Baltic open to panamaxes
    Baltic Trading has opened the door for an entry into the panamax market which would fill in the one blank spot in its dry-cargo fleet.
  • Awilco in business
    Awilco LNG has headed off competition from some established rivals to find employment for one of its newbuildings, TradeWinds reveals today.
  • KLC rises again
    Formerly bankrupt Korea Line Corp (KLC) has emerged from court receivership.
  • Pirates drain tanker
    Pirates hijacked and robbed a second tanker of its cargo off Malaysia in the space of a month.
  • CMES inks $510m loan
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has fixed up a domestic loan to fund its VLCC newbuildings.
  • Genco splits opinion
    Wall Street scribes are split on how a dry-cargo market recovery will aid Genco Shipping & Trading's debt struggles.
  • Propeller poser
    A New Zealand ferry may be unable to carry passengers for months after a propeller fell off in the Tory Channel.
  • Xu Minjie quits Cosco
    A Cosco executive has handed in his resignation only a couple of days after his arrest amid suspicion of corruption.
  • Hallin in China first
    Hallin Marine has clinched a maiden contract for subsea services in China.
  • ICG takes Caronte ro-pax
    Irish Continental Group (ICG) is beefing up its Irish Sea services with a new chartered ro-pax.
  • Nam Cheong to hit new high
    Malaysian offshore vessel builder is expected to deliver another set of record earnings next week.
  • Crew saved after clash
    Nineteen Heung-A containership crew have been rescued after falling into the sea off Vietnam following a collision.
  • Positive sign for Navios MLP
    Angeliki Frangou says the purchase of a series of container vessels by Navios Maritime Partners is a transformative relaunch for the MLP.
  • ABG aims for debt deal
    India's struggling ABG Shipyard is in talks with banks over a restructuring of its debt after missing repayments.
  • Berge Bulk goes large
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Aker Phil seals $60m
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is close to tying up the $250m worth financing needed to cover the cost of its order backlog including a pair of boxships penned by Matson just yesterday.
  • Write-downs hit TOO
    Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO) has been clobbered by tanker impairments in the third quarter.
  • Conberria stuck fast
    Five tugs have failed to refloat the grounded cement carrier Conberria off Norway.
  • OOCL in HK smash
    All 12 crew were rescued from the sea off Hong Kong after their cargoship sank in a collision with a huge OOCL boxship.
  • Time is money
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • RBS offloads Eagle debt
    Royal Bank of Scotland is believed to have offloaded close to $800m in debt owed by struggling shipowner Eagle Bulk.
  • Swissco profit jumps
    Swissco Holdings has seen an 85% jump in third quarter net profit to SGD6.4m ($5.1m).
  • SALT grabs 10 more
    Scorpio Bulkers continues to hoover up bulker newbuildings with confirmation that it has bought 10 more ships.
  • Prosafe books two
    Prosafe has ordered up to six new semi-submersible accommodation vessels in China in a deal potentially worth $1.2bn.
  • New CEO at Eitzen
    Eitzen Chemical has named industry veteran Jens Gronning as its new chief executive effective.
  • PRGN narrows loss
    Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping turned in a third-quarter deficit Thursday despite rising revenues and the recent rally in the spot market.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
  • Government quantifies shutdown impact
    Trade was among the areas directly affected by the shutdown, in part because import and export licenses and applications could not be processed.
  • Freight committee sets date for second meeting
    The National Freight Advisory Committee will hold its second public meeting Nov. 21 in Washington, D.C., according to a Nov. 8 notice in the Federal Register.
  • APL ship unable to unload cargo
  • North Europe port recovery forseen in 2014
    "North Europe Global Port Tracker" projects a recovery in container cargo volumes next year, just as significant numbers of ultralarge containerships are being delivered.
  • Cargloux adds Latin American service
  • JDA releases new technical services aimed at SCM
  • U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 3Q
    The growth was a bit stronger than many experts had expected and was followed Friday morning by the announcement that the unemployment rate inched up to 7.3 percent even as the economy created 204,000 jobs.
  • MarAd to fund LNG projects
  • AA cargo tonnage up in October
  • COSCO director under investigation resigns
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
  • Fuel prices end week on low note in the Americas
    Demand and avails were said to be average in Houston on Friday.
  • Weekly global market report
    A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Potential 'eco' fuel receives support
    Glycerol being considered as a marine fuel for diesel engines.
  • Hull coating technology breaks new ground, says company
    Five-year development period leads to launch of new product.
  • Cosco update: Executive resigns
    Personal reasons given as reason for exit.
  • Bunker prices soft in European markets
    Weaker crude pulls down prices.
  • Tight avails in Fujairah
    Prices falling in the Middle East hub.
  • Bunker association's appeal upheld by Russian prosecutor
    Rules restricting bunker operations in Russian ports have met a successful challenge.
  • Bunker spat lands in court
    Wrongful arrest claim as bunker supplier tries to secure payment.
  • Call for continuous monitoring to enhance MARPOL Annex VI enforcement
    'Burden of proof' regarding compliance should be more evenly distributed between PSC and ship, says CSC.
  • Asian bunker prices end week soft
    Avails tighten further in Busan.
  • Cosco graft probe widens
    But status of former chairman in the investigations is unclear.
  • DNVPS: 'Tricks of the trade' not new
    Methods to discover 'tricks of the trade' are not novel and claims about them may be exaggerated.
  • Cruise line reports profit boost
    Higher bunker costs fail to dent results.
  • Shipping giant sees profits triple
    Weaker bunker prices helped boost bottom line.

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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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