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BRIEFS
May 13, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk to raise intra-Asia, Mideast, East Africa Med rates from June
  • Cosco hikes intra-Asia rates from Far East to Indian subcontinent May 15
  • APL revamps AZX transpacific service to replace current SZX loop
  • Panama stands to lose US$40 million a year as majors shift to Suez
  • MOL starts Asia-Mexico Express Service to be operated by Hapag-Lloyd
  • HK first quarter GDP up 2.8pc, but slows to 0.2pc from fourth quarter
  • Hong Kong re-exports up 11.3pc while domestic exports decrease 0.2pc
  • Drewry transpacific spot rates lose 4.3pc to US$2,032/FEU in one week
  • ICTSI quarterly profit up 15pc to US$40.7 million, revenue rises 20pc
  • EU solar panel duties against China risks new protectionist round
  • Logwin quarterly profit up 58pc to US$6.02 million as sales dip 2.8pc
  • IMO appeals for input on compliance costs in 6-month consultation period
  • Canada aligns ship pollution with US laws on shared waterways
  • DHL starts second Chengdu-Europe rail link cuts costs, transit times
  • Piracy: IMO to review proposed rules on use of lethal force at sea
  • Cyprus accredits marine guards to provide armed shipboard security
  • Hong Kong's AAT April air cargo up 11pc as transshipments surge 65pc
  • IAG Cargo first quarter revenues down 7.2pc to US$350 million
  • Air Transport Services Group profit up 28pc, expects tail winds in 2013
  • UAL passenger volume falls 3.8pc in April pulled down by US operations
  • TNT Express on-time delivery wins with Oman METCO contract

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • ACHAA elects Managing Committee for 2013-14
  • Barcelona conference open to all independent forwarders
  • KNOT Offshore Partners LP completes IPO
  • Lloyd s new seafarer abandonment risk code welcomed
  • Merchant Shipping Act to be amended to ratify IMO conventions
  • SCI to cut back vessel acquisitions
  • Tanker surplus at lowest since Jan. in Arabian Gulf
  • UAFL vessel calls at AMCT
  • 'Cochin Port Day' to be celebrated on May 24
  • CCEA approves proposals regarding setting up new Major Ports in West Bengal & Andhra Pradesh
  • Commercial & passenger traffic resumes at Port of Genoa following accident
  • Kandla Port creates history by successfully handling largest Capesize vessel
  • MoS to award 30 port projects worth INR 24,633 cr.
  • Panama Canal looking at increased volume without burdening users
  • Railways April earnings up 13.65 pc
  • Centre imposes 2.5 pc import duty on various scraps
  • Forex reserves fall by $2.06 bn to $294.31 bn
  • INR plunges 85 paise to end at 54.79
  • WTO forms panels to resolve India-US trade disputes
  • Projects FPS delivers giant wind turbines in Sri Lanka
  • Seven Seas moves huge gasoline enhancement tower modules from South Korea to Iraq
  • Widest vessel ever on Yangtze River sails from Jiangsu to the US

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Traffic resumed following port of Genoa accident
  • Container lines urge to keep focus on piracy
  • Port of Rotterdam throughput drops slightly
  • Airport Berlin's management up to full strength
  • Huettemann Group receives ISO recertification
  • DB Schenker invests EUR 53 million in new terminal in...
  • Alaskan volcano spews out ash near air traffic route
  • Cargo volumes rise 7.8% at DWC
  • Dimerco launches new less-than-truckload services
  • DB and Bombardier agree on electric traction pact
  • Daimler starts full production of DT12TM transmission
  • New freight and maritime package for Tasmania

Marine Logweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • COSCO Zhoushan wins launch barge order
  • How to comply with MARPOL Annex V
  • Detention of bulker: "arbitrary and capricious"

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Vancouver, USA Port Commissioners call for return of labor dispute talks
  • Port Metro Vancouver makes list of 'Green 30' award recipients
  • Port of Friday Harbor event celebrates National Marina Day
  • Port of Tacoma budget takes home GFOA honor
  • US rail freight traffic numbers see up/down month of April

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • EU beaching ban could cost shipowners millions
    Recycling regulation proposal could limit sales to price-competitive south Asian yards
  • Vale Malaysia entered China as a 299,252 dwt vessel, says class society
    Exclusive: Valemax's five load-line certificates revise its nominal capacity
  • Rina strengthens Middle East ties
    Italian class society signs MOU with Drydocks World Dubai
  • Bridge to better days
    Summit sets the agenda for future trends
  • Delegates divided over diversification
    Lloyd's List Summit: Some argue for spreading risk but others back a specialist niche
  • Restructuring can offer troubled firms and their creditors a win-win solution
    Lloyd's List Summit: Bad-mouthing the banks is counter-productive, says Pribor
  • The shores have eyes
    Poole's upgrade proposal must please many different stakeholders
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine narrows losses in the first quarter
    Embattled South Korean box line reduces sales and fuel costs
  • Capesize improvement could be a blip
    Brokers liken sluggish market to Groundhog Day
  • Africa is shipping's hottest prospect
    Lloyd's List Summit: Continent is a 'pioneering' place to go, says ICAP Shipping
  • Asia-Europe rates tumble again
    Shanghai Containerised Freight Index sees spot rates to European base ports drop to $731 per teu
  • Intra-Asia trade set for rapid growth
    Region must look to its own strength to offset US and European malaise
  • Container statistics reflect flat eurozone
    Tracker survey sees falling throughput for Europe's north range ports
  • Global Ship Lease accepts reduced panamax charter rates
    Owner tackles off-hire days and repositioning costs
  • Why boxships aren't like buses
    Flemming Jacobs' analogy only partly valid
  • Ships of the future could be made of plastic and controlled from land
    Lloyd's List Summit: Top figures ponder what changes we may see in our lifetime

Fairplayweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Tanker investor targeted again
    GREEK businessman Dimitris Cambis has once again been sanctioned by the US government for his ties to Iranian oil shipping
  • Western Bulk Carriers raises NK300M
    WESTERN Bulk Carriers, the privately owned Norwegian drybulk shiping company with a fleet of about 120 ships, has raised NK300M ($52M) through an issue of four year notes
  • Union Transport enters administration
    UK-based shortsea dry cargo carrier Union Transport has run out of cash amid a prolonged freight slump in the intra-European trades
  • Container rate slump continues
    SPOT freight rates on the major Far East export routes continued their slump this week despite a number of blanked sailings by the container lines
  • Cosco clinches $23M deal
    COSCO Corp (Singapore) said today it has clinched a $23M order for a floatover launch barge
  • Aframax moved from Heidmar to Navig8 pool
    AN AFRAMAX tanker has been taken out of Heidmar's Sigma Tankers pool and placed with Singapore-based tanker pool operator Navig8
  • Courage Marine curbs losses
    SINGAPORE-listed Courage Marine has curbed its losses by 46% in the first quarter of the year due to lower fixed costs
  • Chinese companies win PSVs order
    CHINA's Sainty Marine, Ming De Heavy Industry (Ming De) and China Chengdu Import & Export Group (Chengdu IM/EX) win an order of two platform supply vessels (PSV) from a Norwegian PSV company, Sainty Marine announced on Thursday
  • Investors urged to buy container shipping stocks
    INVESTORS have been urged to invest in container carriers' stocks now as the prices and freight rates are bottoming out, said a sector analyst today
  • Container freight volume rises m/m
    THE NUMBER of containers carried by sea rose in March on the previous month, but fell slightly year on year with cold weather in Europe hurting the business, figures from Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy show
  • Capesize market normalises
    CAPESIZE freight rates are softening as charterers turn to more forward dates
  • Nanjing Tanker wins COA extension
    SHANGHAI-listed Nanjing Tanker has extended a two-year contract of Affreightment (COA) with oil major ExxonMobil's Singapore subsidiary
  • HMM slashes 1Q losses to $116M
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine today reported net losses of 126.75Bn Won ($116M) for 1Q13, a 52.3% improvement on 265.9Bn Won losses in 1Q12
  • MPM profits rise 121%
    MARCO Polo Marine of Singapore posted a 121% rise in net profit during the second quarter of the year, ended 31 March
  • COSCO Shipping sees a 41% m/m drop in turnover
    SHANGHAI-LISTED COSCO Shipping has completed 5.29Bn tonne nautical miles in April, down by 40.76% on March and 19.81% than April 2012, the company announced on Wednesday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 12, 2013
  • Energy Exports Open New Avenues for Growth in US Gulf
    The boom in U.S. oil and gas production is transforming the infrastructure needed to deliver carbon-based fuels throughout the U.S. and especially in the Gulf ports that have traditionally served as gateways for crude oil imports. As new sources of domestic crude oil and natural gas come on line, U.S. demand...
  • Shippers Need to Help Truckers Cope With HOS Rules
    Out on the highway, truck drivers working for U.S. Xpress Enterprises are testing the new hours-of-service rules to determine how much of a hit, in terms of available hours and productivity, they will take when the rules take effect on July 1. "It's still a bit of an unknown," said John...
  • How Would Foxx Shape Policy at the DOT?
    President Obama's recent tapping of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as Department of Transportation secretary sparked speculation on the political future of the young Democratic rising star and what the pick means for the administration's high-speed rail agenda. But for shippers and transportation providers, the real questions are: Does Foxx, a relative...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Legend heads down under
    Carnival Cruise Lines is moving its second ship to the fast growing Australia market.
  • Friends in high places
    Having already proved it can attract quantity of investment, New York's Scorpio Tankers is apparently scoring on the quality front as well.
  • Carnival search called off
    Authorities in Australia have called off a search for two passengers missing from a Carnival Cruise Lines vessel.
  • Petra Perdana sheds seven
    Malaysia's Petra Perdana is tipped to have offloaded a bundle of ageing offshore support vessels to a mystery Nigerian buyer.
  • Yangfan wins bulkers
    China's Yangfan Shipyard has clinched a contract to build up to four bulkers for Transbulk.
  • Sainty muscles in
    China's Sainty Marine shipyard has grabbed itself a slice of PSV newbuilding action in cooperation with compatriot shipbuilder Nantong Mingde.
  • Diana in cape heaven
    Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping has landed a stunning period deal for its latest capesize vessel, confirming a report in this week's printed edition of TradeWinds.
  • Clarksons more upbeat
    Shares in the world's largest shipbroker headed north today after it delivered a more upbeat assessment of its prospects.
  • MTM inks bulk duo
    Singapore's MTM Group has added another two handysizes to its order at Tianjin Xingang Shipyard in China.
  • D'Amico adds seventh
    Italy's d'Amico Societa di Navigazione has added a seventh eco-bulker newbuilding at China's Yangfan Shipyard.
  • Rustbuckets under threat?
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Cosco bags barge deal
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has bagged a contract to build a floatover launch barge for a Malaysian shipowner.
  • "Black Sea of shame"
    The ITF union is launching three days of action to target substandard operators putting seafarers' lives at risk in the Black Sea.
  • Rio Nave eyes ENVC
    A Brazilian shipyard could sub-let land owned by Portuguese shipbuilder Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC).
  • Namura profit soars
    Japan's Namura Shipbuilding posted a jump of over 40% in net income for the full year to 31 March.
  • Sanoyas earnings shrink
    Japanese shipbuilder Sanoyas Holdings Corp has seen profit and revenue dwindle in the year to 31 March.
  • Sincere books capes
    Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has ordered a capesize double in China.
  • Grounding row set for trial
    A dispute over a charterer's guarantee that a port had a safe draught given immediately before a panamax bulk carrier grounded appears set for trial.
  • HMM slashes losses
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) believes long-term shipping deals will provide the tonic for a turnaround of its dry cargo business.
  • USCG "abused power"
    Judge orders release of Greek bulker held in Virginia over magic pipe allegations.
  • A matter of scale
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Fesco to keep cash
    Russian container line Fesco has urged shareholders to vote not to take dividends for 2012.
  • Seroja in profit warning
    Seroja Investments, the Indonesian bulker owner, has warned shareholders that it expects to post a first quarter loss.
  • HSS bound for scrap
    Stena Line's high speed sea service (HSS) ferry Stena Voyager is set to be scrapped due to escalating bunker fuel costs.
  • WW orders ro-ro pair
    Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA (WW) has ordered up to four post-panamax car carriers at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • STNG won't try dry
    The private Scorpio group is evaluating investor requests that it look into launching a new company in dry bulk, but public Scorpio Tankers would play no part in operating bulkers, its president told TradeWinds on Thursday.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Port of Virginia reforms moving quickly, officials say
    The VPA Board of Commissioners expects to announce how it will reorganize the VPA and Virginia International Terminals (VIT), the state's in-house terminal management company, at its next meeting on May 28.
  • Crowley enters LNG market
    The liner said its petroleum services group is entering the liquefied natural gas market by acquiring Carib Energy, a Florida-based company that was founded in 2011 to export LNG to industrial facilities in the Caribbean and Latin America.
  • IAG Cargo has tough 1Q
    Officials blamed weak market conditions on IAG's sluggish North American trade lane and industrial action at Iberia earlier in the year for the poor load factors. "We have a huge amount of our capacity on the transatlantic," IAG's Steve Gunning said.
  • UPS adds winglets to 767 fleet
    The move will save each plane 4 percent of its current fuel expenditure by reducing drag during flight. The winglets also reduce noise emissions and improve performance during take off, according to the integrator.
  • YRC keeps ABF in its acquisition sight
  • Descartes' white label booking system for IAG Cargo
  • IAS plans expansion
  • Ex-Im Bank loan for Brazilian airline maintenance
  • USDA proposes Malaysian fruit import rule
  • Sánchez leads U.S. trade mission in Asia
  • USDA releases refined sugar re-export waivers

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 10, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe.
  • Bunker prices mixed in the Americas
    Demand on the US Gulf was soft, according to local players.
  • More Triple-E orders on the horizon
    United Arab Shipping Co reported to be close to ordering five 'mega' containerships.
  • US adds shipping company to sanctions list
    Company accused of ship-to-ship transfers linked to Greek shipowner.
  • Market drops in Fujairah
    Cape Town reporting good avails.
  • Week ends on mixed in Northwest Europe
    Gibraltar remains congested.
  • 'Eco' addition makes seven
    Italian owner takes up 'eco' bulker option
  • Widespread inability to comply with global sulphur cap in 2020
    Even in 2025 there would be shortages and initial compliance would not be very high due to lack of enforcement, IBC 34 is told.
  • EU: Potential for confusing enforcement of sulphur regulation
    Revised sulphur directive seeks alignment with IMO guidelines on sampling and sulphur testing, but member states could interpret it differently.
  • Fears of tight June fuel oil market recede
    Market will have received 'hefty' volume of fuel oil in May.
  • Singapore LNG terminal starts operations
    Third jetty could be in line for LNG bunkering, say sources.
  • Asian IFO prices mostly end week lower
    Prices drop in Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan.
  • Canival UK: Cruise ships to get 'bigger' on rising bunker costs
    'Cruise ships likely to be visiting fewer ports,' says CEO.
  • High bunker prices will spur innovation
    Automation and steel replacement could transform shipping.
  • Dan-Bunkering moves experienced trader to Singapore
    Koh Kuan Hua has worked at firm's Shanghai office for almost three years.
  • Teekay Tankers turns red on lower spot rates
    'Company remains well-positioned for an expected market recovery,' says CEO.
  • Buckeye posts growing profits for Q1
    Fuel oil business in Caribbean records revenue of $118.15 million.
  • US cruise liner falls to loss in Q1
    But managed to lower year-on-year fuel costs by $600,000 as a result of lower prices and lower consumption.
  • Singapore named Asia's 'best seaport'
    Port was recognised for its 'cost competitiveness' and 'container shipping-friendly fee regime', among others.
  • Pakistan supplier signs sales agreement with Total
    Zak Bunkers able to distribute 'full range' of Total Lubmarine products at Pakistan ports.
  • COSCON announces bunker adjustment factor
    Charges will affect shipments in the Europe-Mediterranean and Europe-South American trades.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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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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