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June 13, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • US agency lobbies for permanent 10-knot speed limit to save whales
  • CMA CGM's 16,000-TEU Alexander von Humboldt named in Hamburg
  • Global manufacturing experiences moderate growth in PMI: JP Morgan
  • Xinjiang checkpoint trade value to Kazakhstan up 26.9pc in first 4 months
  • Alataw Pass rail freight volume up 18.8pc to 7 million tonnes in 5 months
  • Guangdong customs trade volume drops slightly in first four months
  • DB Schenker Rail, Lithuanian railway in deal to expand freight service
  • Lanzhou city builds new out-of-town logistics distribution centre
  • Contargo joins Rotterdam's InlandLinks route planning software platform
  • Port of Salalah issues guidelines for June-September monsoon surges
  • New Khalifa Port expected to transform Abu Dhabi's local economy
  • Baltic Exchange sells choral music disc to raise funds for seafarers
  • Kenyan election calm prompts renewed hope for Mombasa port traffic
  • China Eastern's China Cargo becomes member of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance
  • Moscow Domodedovo Airport freight throughput increases 2pc in May
  • Chongqing to expand air logistics park, up capacity to 2 million tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • DHL supports entire automotive product cycle
  • Eastbound box volumes improve on Asia-Europe trade
  • GL debuts C-Dragon design concept at Nor-Shipping
  • Intercargo calls for transparent public reporting following ship casualties
  • Maersk Line wins two awards at 27th AFSCA
  • "Amsterdam has emerged as a global business hub, with over 2,200 international companies preferring to use it as a gateway to Europe"
  • Adani Ports & SEZ raises 1k cr. through IPP
  • Paradip Port registers highest monthly growth among Major Ports
  • VCT observes 'skip-a-lunch' on World Environment Day
  • No sovereign guarantee for Iranian crude imports, says govt
  • RBI measures help recover from record lows
  • SEZ units told to repatriate export revenue within a year

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Singaporean vice-chairman for International Chamber of...
  • Port of Gdansk renews management board
  • Top management changing at BVL
  • Will FE-Europe rate hikes stick?
  • Hamburg Süd: new South Africa - South America service
  • Kerry Logistics opens three new logistics centres in China
  • Gazeley's logistics park near Stuttgart finished
  • Asia Pacific airlines post higher earnings in 2012
  • Shipping activities on the rise in Ireland
  • BLS Cargo and ERS Railways collaborating
  • DB Schenker Rail and Lithuanian railway expand services
  • Border removal will improve road transport efficiency
  • Penske using Truck-Lite LED headlights on Freightliner...
  • Champ provides TAP Cargo with IT applications
  • Asiana adds capacity to Nagoya

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • Staten Island Ferry gets federal funding for Sandy relief
  • Resolve opens new London office
  • Atlantic Offshore orders FSV at Spanish shipbuilder
  • Rolls-Royce to supply cranes for four Brazilian-built PSVs
  • Long range cat to patrol Great Barrier Reef
  • Management best practices top Intermanager agenda
  • GAC launches Android app
  • Clean Marine gets EGCS order for shuttle tankers
  • Atlantic Towing adds to offshore capabilities

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • Pacific Northwest ports eye new diesel emission goals
  • Federal Maritime Commission taps Hill as managing director
  • Rail association releases Ten-Year Trends publication
  • Freight transport services index drops during month of April
  • Hamburg Sud adding new SABR service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • Vardinoyannis steps down as chief of Hellenic Seaways
    Resignation follows more than a year of tension among major shareholders
  • Gain on bulker disposals lifts Seanergy into the black
    Restructuring talks drag on with final bank, says slimmed-down owner
  • We need the facts
    Swanland and Costa Concordia show need for consistent accident investigation reporting
  • Tsakos takes two product tanker charters at higher rates
    Deals bring new charterer into owner's portfolio
  • Tankers tap into Brazil's fledgling crude exports
    NYK FPSO will produce enough cargo to fill one aframax a week
  • Rickmers 'looks like a public company', says Widdows
    Listing is an option as company re-orients itself towards the capital markets
  • Most serious bulk carrier casualty reports go unpublished
    UPDATE Costa Concordia: Intercargo urges states to make investigation findings public
  • Viking Supply Ships set to issue new bond
    Denmark-based offshore supply and ice specialist seeks much-needed liquidity
  • Baltic Exchange posts $2.5m pre-tax profit
    But loss-making Baltex trading platform must expand and change
  • What next?
    Rickmers may signal a new direction for German ship finance
  • Long Beach names its interim boss
    Moro steps in as port seeks permanent replacement for Lytle
  • Union calls for Swanland operators to face corporate manslaughter charges
    UK must end flagging out and ban 'ships of shame' from its waters, says RMT
  • Carriers push for Asia-Mediterranean July price increases
    Hapag-Lloyd announcement followed by rises from Coscon, MSC, OOCL and Maersk Line
  • Regional Container Lines agrees intra-Asia tie-up with MOL
    Slot-exchange deal supports Thai firm's drive to forge regional and global alliances
  • Structural failure blamed for six deaths in Swanland sinking
    MAIB says overloading and cost-cutting contributed to casualty

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • Yard price rises withstand weaker yen
    JAPAN'S quantitative easing has sent the yen below ¥100 to $1 for the first time in five years, but newbuilding prices continue to rise anyway, a Norwegian investment bank and shipbroker reported
  • Iran oil exports rise 66%
    IRAN exported 66% more crude in May than in April, the International Energy Agency said today
  • Schemes to make Lagos 'giant of Africa'
    LAGOS - Nigeria's most populous port region and the second-fastest-growing city in Africa - plans to build trans-state highways, along with its deepsea port scheme
  • Viking Supply returning with $13M in notes
    VIKING Supply Ships said today it will issue short maturity notes worth 100M kroner ($13M) on the Norwegian market
  • Hamburg Süd, NileDutch set up Africa loop
    GERMAN container line Hamburg Süd and Dutch carrier NileDutch have agreed to set up a joint Africa/East Coast South America loop
  • Excelerate picked for FSRU scheme in UAE
    EMIRATES LNG has picked Excelerate Energy of the US to build floating storage & regasification units as part of an LNG import terminal at Fujairah, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Suspects charged in £5.2M drug seizure
    TWO MEN have been charged with trying to smuggle cocaine with street value of £5.2M ($8.1M) through Portsmouth's ferry port, according to the UK Border Force
  • Shortsea carriers face summer lull
    THE FREIGHT slump for European shortsea general cargo is expected to get worse, after a dismal first quarter and a brief spike in April, brokers warned today
  • Japan offers Iraq loan
    TOKYO has reportedly offered its biggest ever loan to Iraq, which would use the money to rebuild an oil port and construct a gas liquefaction refinery
  • Waratah hits 5-month high
    NEWCASTLE Port Corp said its weekly coal exports have reached a five-month high, even though workers staged two eight-hour strikes during the period
  • Arrested ship released
    BOX SHIP Vinalines Pioneer has been released since being arrested in Singapore by the local group Allen & Gledhill, Fairplay was told today
  • Ezion ups stake in JV
    SINGAPORE-listed Ezion Holdings has increased its shares in a joint venture with Germany's BBC Chartering & Logistic
  • Jaya sells second AHTS
    JAYA Holdings, Singapore's offshore vessel builder and owner, said today it is selling its second AHTS to Canada's Atlantic Towing

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • Senate Panel Approves Froman as US Trade Representative
    The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has approved Mike Froman, a senior Obama administration adviser, as U.S. trade representative. The committee considered Froman's nomination at a recent hearing, during which Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., said the U.S. needs a strong trade representative for ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and free trade agreement talks with...
  • NS Opens Greencastle, Pa., Intermodal Terminal
    Norfolk Southern has officially unveiled its Franklin County Regional Intermodal Facility in Pennsylvania. Wick Moorman, NS's CEO, and Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., joined federal, state and local officials to dedicate the facility. The $97 million terminal, located on 200 acres south of Greencastle, Pa., near Interstate 81, connects Central Pennsylvania, western Maryland...
  • Panama Canal Container Ship Transits Down in May
    Container Ships Passing through the Panama Canal Full-size image The number of container ships passing through the Panama Canal continued to slide in May, down 9 percent year-over-year. The pace of the decline has accelerated over the past two months. The total number of all types of ships moving through the canal...
  • Applications for 2013 TIGER Grants Exceed $9 Billion
    "Strong demand" for Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants continues as the number of applications has once again surpassed available funding, according to Ray LaHood, U.S. transportation secretary. Applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation for TIGER 2013 grants totaled more than $9 billion, exceeding the $474 million set aside for...
  • Pacific Northwest Ports Set Emissions-Reduction Goals
    The ports of Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., along with British Columbia's Port Metro Vancouver, have set collective goals to reduce diesel emissions by 75 percent per ton of cargo by 2015 and by 80 percent by 2020. The goals are part of the draft 2013 Update on the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy....
  • Railway Association of Canada Backs Safety Initiative
    The Railway Association of Canada has applauded the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's request for installation of in-cab video cameras and voice recorders in all mainline controlling locomotives in the nation. "Our railway members are anxious to install these devices in locomotives. We have been on record for some time now...
  • Maher Continues to Work on Truck Processing Issues
    Maher Terminals has announced that it is continuing to work on the system-related issues that are affecting truck processing at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Over the last few days, the terminal has intermittently closed its gates after experiencing computer glitches during its changeover to a new operating...
  • Hamburg Süd Offers South Africa-South America Service
    Hamburg Süd will offer a new service from South Africa to Argentina and Brazil, in cooperation with Nile Dutch. The fixed-day fortnightly service will provide shippers with a westbound link from South Africa to South America with connections to Europe and North America. The rotation will be as follows: Durban and Port...
  • Maersk Schedules Asia-Mediterranean Rate Hike
    Maersk Line will boost rates in its trade from the Far East, excluding Japan, to the Mediterranean, starting July 1: From the Far East to the Mediterranean, excluding Portugal and Syria, the increase will be $400 per 20-foot container and $800 per 40-foot and 45-foot high-cube container. From the Far East to...
  • Container Tonnage Soars at Port Saint John
    Port Saint John in New Brunswick reported its container tonnage in the first five months of 2013 totaled 220,198 tons, jumping 102 percent from 109,218 tons in the same period in 2012. Throughput in terms of 20-foot-equivalent units from January to May was 32,823 units, rising 71 percent year-over-year from 19,213...
  • DHL Global Forwarding Service Targets Pharmaceuticals
    DHL Global Forwarding has launched DHL Thermonet, a new air freight product tailored to the life sciences and health care sector. The global service is a new addition to DHL's network of life sciences and health care facilities, offering companies a platform to manage temperature-sensitive shipments of pharmaceutical products and medical...
  • US Turns to Shippers for Advice in Building National Freight Policy
    WASHINGTON - The federal government is turning to obvious but oft-neglected sources - shippers and transportation advisers - for advice on how to improve the national freight system and boost supply chain competitiveness. The recommendations from two groups - the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness and the National Freight Advisory...
  • Hactl Air Cargo Volume Slips
    Hactl Air Cargo Volume Full-size image Air cargo handled by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. showed a slight year-over-year decrease in May 2013, resulting from a 1 percent drop in imports. Overall air cargo volume inched down 0.3 percent to 176.4 million kilograms from 176.9 million kilograms in May 2012. In May 2013,...
  • Americold Names Sheldon to Executive Post
    Todd Sheldon, Americold's new executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.Americold has appointed Todd Sheldon as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Sheldon will report to Jeffrey M. Gault, president and CEO of the temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company. Before joining Americold, Sheldon served as executive vice president, general...
  • Canada Safety Board Calls for Improved Rail Technology
    Train passengers and the family of one of the three engineers who died in last year's VIA Rail derailment in Burlington, Ontario, are joining the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's call for modernization of the nation's rail safety technology, Toronto Star reports. In addition to demands for voice and video recorders...
  • Drewry Trans-Pacific Rate Remains Below $2,000
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, June 12, 2013 Full-size image Drewry's Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark remained unchanged in the week of June 12, following major losses in the previous week that dropped overall achievement of the May 21 GRI to 14 percent or $57. The current spot rate held at $1,957...
  • Con-way Freight to Raise LTL Rates 5.9 Percent
    Con-way Freight will raise its less-than-truckload base rates 5.9 percent on average June 24, along with minimum charges and accessorial fees. The second-largest LTL carrier followed ABF Freight System, UPS Freight and market leader FedEx Freight, all of which announced general rate increases in recent weeks. Like Con-way, ABF, the sixth-largest LTL...
  • Amber Road Opens Regional HQ Office in Munich
    Amber Road has opened an office in Munich to serve as headquarters for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region. The new office will support and complement the activities of the global trade management software company's existing sales offices in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Britain. "With the EMEA headquarters coordinating our regionwide...
  • US Threatens Nigeria Ban on Ship Safety Concerns
    The U.S. has threatened to ban ships from entering Nigeria unless the sub-Saharan African nation improves security in its ports and waterways, Bloomberg Businessweek reports. U.S. authorities gave Nigeria a 90-day ultimatum to improve safety, according to Leke Oyewole, special adviser on maritime affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, at a conference...
  • Poor Cargo Performance Continues for Asia's Airlines
    Asia's airlines recorded a combined net profit of $5.2 billion last year as strong passenger growth offset weak cargo markets and high fuel prices. Net profit and operating revenue for the region's carriers in 2012 grew 6.7 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively, compared to a year earlier, while passenger revenue rose...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • US shipyard seeks suitors
    The market is rife with rumours that a shipbuilder headquartered in the US Gulf is shopping for buyers.
  • Baltex pain for Baltic
    The Baltic Exchange has seen its full-year profit drop by a quarter.
  • Credit Suisse cuts ORIG
    A leading equity analyst downgraded shares of Ocean Rig Wednesday based on a bet the drillship owner is unlikely to distribute cash to shareholders anytime soon.
  • Decoupling causes concern
    A disparity between climbing asset values and depressed fright rates is causing alarm in the sale and purchase market, a top Greek broker says.
  • Hold the applause
    Rates tied to capesize bulkers have reached a four-month high and market sentiment is on the up but many industry researchers believe it's too soon to pop the champagne.
  • Two die on ER boxship
    An investigation has begun into the deaths of two crewmen on an ER Schiffahrt boxship in Brazil.
  • Zodiac bins boxship
    Zodiac Maritime has continued its demolition activity with the disposal of a laid-up container vessel.
  • Seanergy swings to black
    Restis group bulker owner Seanergy Maritime has made it back into profit for the first time since 2011.
  • Rand falls to a loss
    Great Lakes bulker owner Rand Logistics has posted a loss for the year to 31 March as costs increased.
  • Loading sank Swanland
    UK accident investigators have repeated a call for urgent action on general cargoship safety after a report revealed a loading error caused the sinking of the Swanland with the loss of six crew.
  • Viking's bond bid
    Oslo's bond market is being tapped yet again, with Viking Supply Ships aiming to raise NOK 100m ($17.31m).
  • Four years for Everest
    India's Global Offshore Services (GOS) has fixed an anchor-handler on a long-term deal worth INR 284.5m ($4.9m) per year.
  • Floatel booked
    Floatel International (FI) has clinched a deal from Norway's Statoil to provide an accommodation and construction support vessel.
  • Tanker duo badly burned
    The Australian navy has evacuated two Filipino crew who were badly burned on a tanker in the Somali Basin.
  • Frangou stacks shelf
    Navios Maritime Holdings has laid the groundwork for further expansion with a $500m shelf registration.
  • Vinalines ship arrested
    A Vinalines containership has been arrested by authorities in Singapore for the second time in less than twelve months.
  • Cochin eyes dredgers
    Cochin Shipyard is likely to win orders to build dredgers for Dredging Corporation of India (DCI).
  • 10 more for Sinokor?
    The Korean government has set up two new ship finance funds to order MR tankers for charter to Sinokor and Shell.
  • STX stretches debt
    Korea's restructuring STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is extending a loan awarded to its Norwegian yard unit.
  • Nakilat refinances
    Qatari LNG-shipowning giant Nakilat has arranged refinancing amounting to $917m with Qatar National Bank SAQ (QNB).
  • Jaya sells anchor handler
    Jaya Holdings has agreed a deal to sell a anchor handler to Canadian shipowner Atlantic Towing.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • FAA searching for unleaded jet fuel
    The administration is seeking a way to replace the current 100 octane low-lead fuel for most of the general aviation fleet by 2018. Parties have until July 1, 2014, to submit proposals. By September 2014, the FAA will choose 10 participants.
  • Delaware River deepening about 60% complete
    "After years of discussions and hurdles, it's wonderful to finally see steady progress on this critical project," said PRPA Chairman Charles G. Kopp. "A deeper shipping channel will allow us to welcome a wider variety of cargo vessels."
  • Long Beach names interim port director
    The SoCal port's Board of Harbor Commissioners last week appointed Al Moro, currently the chief harbor engineer, to replace Christopher Lytle, who recently was hired away to lead the Port of Oakland.
  • U.S. imports drop 2% in May
  • Management, ILA meet in Virginia
    The meeting was described as a "state of the port" briefing for longshoremen, who rejected a local contract seven weeks ago, but continue to work while negotiations continue. The Virginia Pilot reported the port will reopen at noon.
  • TIGER requests exceed available funding
  • Corpus Christi port moves ahead on rail yard
  • EU paves way to Single European Sky
  • Oakland adds visibility sensor at Seaside terminal
  • Amber Road opens European headquarters in Munich
  • Transplace releases freight allocation module update
  • New Service to connect South Africa, South America
  • Con-way to hike rates 5.9%
  • Old Dominion releases new Apple app
  • LATAM cargo flat in May

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 12, 2013
  • Oil rises despite Middle Eastern tension
    Brent for July settlement rose by 0.8% per barrel. Volume was 0.8% below the 100-day average for the time of day.
  • Prices in Fujairah market firm
    Durban refinery back in market soon, say sources.
  • Bunker prices mixed in Rotterdam
    But stay soft in the Med and Hamburg.
  • Price proves major driver in bunkering port choices
    Maersk sending newbuild triple-E to Russia for lower-priced fuel and Oldendorff avoids bunkering in some ports due to high prices.
  • Ports put lower emissions in their sights
    Further reduction of diesel emissions based on success to date.
  • OW Bunker could be stock market listed
    It could be 'an attractive alternative', says equity fund managing director.
  • New storage terminal to be operational within two years
    Facility will provide an 'alternative to tightening storage in Singapore.'
  • Asian bunker prices trading in narrow range
    Hong Kong offices were closed for a public holiday.
  • Vinalines ship arrested
    Struggling shipping company has ship held in Singapore.
  • O.W. Bunker seeking MPA approval for use of flow meters
    Completed its second physical delivery of bunkers using flow meters on June 9.
  • Arrests in Italian black market bunker investigation
    Targets accused of selling fuel stolen from ENI's Taranto refinery.
  • Ships 'will not run out of fuel' because of sulphur regulations
    But only if owners adopt scrubbers and LNG, says Draffin.
  • LNG Central to set up LNG bunkering firm
    Firm seeks to promote domestic use of LNG as a 'clean and economical alternative fuel choice'.
  • Singapore bunkering firm expands Hong Kong operations
    Sea Hub Energy sending Sea Tanker to support barging operations at Hong Kong.
  • Canadian bunker spill clean up completed
    Investigations underway to determine cause of spill.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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