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BRIEFS
May 15, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore's NOL narrows quarterly loss 64pc, but oversupply clouds boxes
  • Ningbo-Zhoushan port now accessible to world's biggest 18,000-TEUers
  • Hutchison's Felixstowe port named Best Container Terminal in Europe
  • Vessels prohibited at anchor during monsoon period at Porbandar in Gujarat
  • Shandong's April short sea volume rises 15.6pc, boxes up 18.5pc
  • Chongqing plans to develop highways to ASEAN to speed delivery
  • Kerry Logistics expands in Vietnam, buys most of JV express company
  • Ron Widdows takes his place in International Maritime Hall of Fame
  • Maersk Line Limited reflags to US eight second-hand vessels
  • US Senate bill would extend ban on big trucks on all US highways
  • China Construction Bank lends US$812 million to Jinjiang dry port plan
  • Oil-rich Iraq buys Chinese trains in plodding railway reconstruction
  • AA Cargo expands global network with Dallas/Fort Worth to Seoul service
  • LATAM Airlines saves US$3.2 million in fuel with Kelvar light containers
  • American Airlines on track for merger with US Airways in Q3

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Bahri conferred global performer award
  • Grampus Shipping & Logistics successfully handles project cargo movement to Bahrain
  • IMO's legal panel approves draft guidelines on crime at sea
  • Sharp drop in key Drewry transpacific spot rate
  • Tighter discharge regulations should reduce damage to the marine environment
  • Antwerp Port Authority sets an example in green logistics
  • MERC conducts hearing at JN Port on re-categorising electricity tariff
  • EU air freight security regulations expected to increase costs for shippers
  • Govt doubles import duty on cashew to 70 pc
  • INR turns sharply weak on fresh dollar demand
  • RBI panel recommends steps to boost exports
  • The two faces of our 'dabba' movement

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Shippers unwilling to reward innovation
  • Geodis and Coruscant install new solar power plants in...
  • Ceva opens City of Pharma in Italy
  • Honold Logistik Group building 44,000 sqm logistics centre...
  • GAC Taiwan wins China Airlines' airfreight award
  • Boeing delivers first direct purchased B767-300ER to MIAT
  • First A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse
  • Good first quarter for ICTSI
  • Port of Los Angeles awards new contract to Ports America
  • 4flow supervisory board augmented
  • Bison Transport purchases Searcy Trucking
  • Russian Railways' network loads less freight
  • Spedition Bode takes delivery of 50 new Kögel Cargo Rail...
  • Canadian Pacific increases 2013 capital investment...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Victor Restis denies allegations of Iran ties
  • Study: OSV and MODU fleets set for growth
  • Kings Point announces commencement speaker
  • EC antitrust officials raid oil company offices
  • Subsea vessels fuel Vard order intake
  • Marcon brokers sale of 1995-built Alaska tug

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Port of Coos Bay schedules marina master plan town hall
  • NOL Group releases first quarter 2013 numbers
  • Evergreen Line receives top carrier recognition
  • Greenbrier Companies retiring majority of 2026 senior notes
  • Trucking group praises NTSB for impaired driving recommendations

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Restis dismisses claim of Iran link to former bank
    US lobby group targets Greek owner, citing pitch last year by blacklisted compatriot
  • Do Singapore's rig builders need an export credit agency?
    China and South Korea rivalry strengthens city state shipyards' need for support
  • Claims frequency will not rise for another year, says UK P&I club
    Combined ratio of 104% is higher than club would have liked
  • Update: Cambie appointment sees Ofers' Singapore hub plans take shape
    OOIL finance chief joins Quantum Pacific as shipping dynasty's fleet reshuffle continues
  • ICAP writes down dry chartering business by $12m
    Outlook is more positive for tankers
  • Pollution regulation sparks owners' concern
    UK P&I Club issues guidance on Marpol amendments after spate of inquiries
  • Shipping downturn sees guarantees used more widely
    Owners must distinguish between on-demand and performance guarantees, says Clyde & Co
  • China shipbuilders step up their quest for innovation
    Technical knowledge means power in today's cut-throat competitive environment
  • Collaboration is key to innovation in ship design
    As owners back drive to break new ground, yards must brace themselves to respond
  • Hapag-Lloyd declares $1,000 per teu Asia-north Europe rate hike
    Carrier plans a further peak-season surcharge from August to September
  • Braemar's broking profit falls below other divisions for the first time
    Firm expands to position itself for market recovery
  • PIB ban must fly
    Shipping is right to demand tighter rules after synthetic rubber discharge kills 4,000 birds
  • Sniffing gas
    Proposed system to monitor CO2 emissions has a whiff of market-based measure about it
  • North American crude exports will reshape global tanker shipping
    Trade patterns will shift as more countries opt for tight-oil drilling, says IEA
  • Headquarters sale pushes NOL back to black
    First-quarter net profit of $76m includes gain from Singapore disposal
  • Goldfield stands down at Dover
    Westminster stymied trust port chief executive's privatisation plans
  • Atlantic Cartier will return to service in June
    Experts assess fire damage to multipurpose ro-ro/boxship
  • Evergreen bemoans 'unfair attention' from Drewry over rates strategy
    Taiwanese carrier hits back at Container Insight Weekly report
  • DP DHL reports 'solid' first quarter after rise in ocean volumes
    Results highlight shift away from airfreight
  • HHLA sees first-quarter throughput rise as total revenue falls
    'Difficult' market offset by growth in Asia, Odessa and Baltic feeder trade

Fairplayweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Xstrata drops 'Reef' terminal
    GLENCORE Xstrata today announced it had dropped its Keppel Bay $1Bn Balaclava Island coal terminal on Australia's Great Barrier Reef coast
  • Matsuda leaving MarAd
    EMBATTLED US Maritime Administration chief David Matsuda will leave the agency at the end of May
  • Golden still in Capesize
    GOLDEN Ocean Group has acquired a 50% stake in a 180,000dwt Capesize bulk carrier for an undisclosed price, in a move regarded as highlighting the company's continued interest in this sector
  • Funding shortfall blamed for tower smash
    THE president of Italy's logistics association has linked the recent fatal incident at the port of Genoa to a chronic failure to invest in Italy's port infrastructure
  • VLGC freight rates continue upward momentum
    RATES to haul LPG on very large gas carriers touched a 2013 high at $57.875 per tonne yesterday, as lower LPG contract prices lifted market sentiment
  • Venezuela box imports dwindle
    CARIBBEAN container volumes are being hit by a sudden decline in Venezuelan imports, port and carrier executives have told Fairplay
  • Disconnect between cash and end-buyers
    CASH buyers continue to offer top dollar for elderly tonnage for demolition in India, despite weak fundamentals that have seen end-buyers refusing to pay high prices
  • VARD profits drop 30%
    VARD, the Fincantieri-owned former STX OSV of Norway, said today profits for the first quarter fell 30% to 188M kroner ($32M)
  • Evergreen named Best Trans-Pacific Shipping Line
    TAIWAN'S Evergreen Line has been awarded Best Ocean Carrier - Transpacific at the 27st Annual Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) on 9 May, the company announced yesterday
  • Offshore vessels soften shipbuilding slowdown
    A SWITCH in newbuilding orders towards specialised tonnage, such as offshore services vessels, has helped the shipbuilding industry to adapt to a lower pace of ordering, according to a senior shipping analyst
  • Classic cruise ships to return to service
    PORTUGUESE businessman Rui Alegre has confirmed that he plans to bring four former Classic International Cruises (CIC) ships back into operation under a new company
  • More VLGC newbuilding orders seen
    THE recent string of VLGC newbuilding orders is unlikely to stop anytime soon, the Argus LPG Asia conference heard today
  • NOL returns to black
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines said today it was able to swing to profits of $76M in the first quarter of the year from losses of $254M a year ago
  • MPM retains 'buy' rating
    MARCO Polo Marine of Singapore retained 'buy' ratings from DMG & Partners today amid "weaker-than-expected" first quarter results
  • Nam Cheong 'to outperform'
    NAM CHEONG shares are expected to 'outperform' in the short-term following order wins worth $110M this week, said securities analyst DMG & Partners

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Maersk to Raise Far East-Mediterranean Rates
    Maersk Line will boost rates on its trade route from the Mediterranean to the Far East, effective June 1: From the Mediterranean, excluding Syria, to the Far East, the increase will be $150 per dry and refrigerated container. From Syria to the Far East, the increase will be $115 per dry and...
  • US Surface Transportation Board Revises Arbitration Rules
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has approved final mediation and arbitration rules that establish a new arbitration program for shippers and railroads. The program allows shippers and railroads to voluntarily arbitrate certain types of disputes with defined liability limits in matters coming before the agency. The board has identified specific types...
  • Port of Virginia's Container Traffic Up in April
    The Port of Virginia handled 179,370 20-foot-equivalent units in April, rising 5.7 percent or 9,726 TEUs from April 2012. Export TEUs reached 96,261, up 6.1 percent year-over-year, while import TEUs were 83,109, up 5.3 percent. "Our year-to-date TEU volume is up 6.1 percent, a difference of nearly 40,000 TEUs," said Rodney W....
  • Salvage Conference to Discuss Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans
    New regulations for the non-tank vessel response plans will be discussed at the 2013 National Maritime Salvage Conference, taking place from Sept. 9-12 at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va. On March 9, 2013, the OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan regulatory package outlining requirements for non-tank vessels trading in...
  • Cut in NY-NJ Port Assessments on Tap
    The New York Shipping Association expects within the next 30 to 60 days to announce a reduction in the per-container assessment that funds longshore benefits at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The planned reduction will be among the first visible savings to port users from the NYSA's recently...
  • Yusen Logistics to Open Warehouse in Chicago
    Yusen Logistics' Americas division will officially open its new 229,000 square foot warehouse in Chicago on May 20, 2013. "Chicago is a key market for Yusen Logistics," said Scott Corless, senior vice president and general manager of the international division, in a written statement. The facility, near the cargo entrance of O'Hare...
  • CSAV to Modify US Gulf Service Rotation in June
    CSAV's new U.S. Gulf service rotation.Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores will modify the northbound rotation of its U.S. Gulf service by introducing a direct call at Cartagena, Colombia, in replacement of Caucedo, Dominican Republic. The first sailing with the new port rotation will be the Suape Express, voyage 1316, with an...
  • Canada, Ghana to Pursue Trade Deal
    Canada intends to deepen trade and investment relations with Ghana, according to John Baird, Canada's foreign affairs minister. Baird and his Ghanaian counterpart, Hannah Tettah, agreed that finalizing a foreign investment promotion and protection agreement is a joint priority. "Our government is committed to increasing trade and diversifying our engagement with fast...
  • Energy, Intermodal Help Railroads Light It Up
    Anyone with doubts of the U.S. Class I railroad industry's pricing power and improved efficiency, should look at the major carriers' first quarter financials. The four publicly traded railroads - CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway, Union Pacific Railroad and Kansas City Southern Railway - expanded their total profit by 9.6 percent...
  • Report: Florida Ports' Economic Impact on the Rise
    Florida ports' total economic impact value for cargo activities rose 26 percent from $66 billion in 2008 to $90 billion in 2012, according to the Florida Ports Council's 2013-2017 Five-Year Florida Seaport Mission Plan. The report also showed that the ports now account for 13 percent of the state's gross domestic...
  • ASF Logistics Account Executive Appointed to Savannah Traffic Club Board
    MOBILE, Ala. - ASF Logistics today announced that Account Executive Ricky Stille has been appointed to a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Savannah Traffic Club. In this role, Stille will play a leadership role in the organization's efforts to promote logistics in the Savannah area as...
  • Long Beach Named North America's Best Seaport
    The Port of Long Beach earned "best seaport in North America" honors at the 2013 Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards recently hosted in Beijing by the Cargonews Asia shipping trade publication. It's the 16th win in the past 18 years for Long Beach. The award recognizes the best ports as...
  • New Crane to Arrive for Australia's Port of Fremantle
    Fremantle Inner Harbour awaits new post-Panamax crane.A new post-Panamax container crane will arrive at the Fremantle Inner Harbour in Western Australia on May 15. The crane will delivered via the Zhen Hua 21. The ship will have four cranes on board. One of the cranes will be unloaded at the Patrick...
  • Report: US Import Growth to Reach Standstill by Summer
    Import volume at the U.S.'s major retail container ports is expected to rise 3.3 percent in May compared with the same month last year, but growth could slow to a standstill by the end of the summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail...
  • Agreement Clears Way for South Carolina Inland Port
    Nordic Cold Storage has reached an agreement with South Carolina State Ports Authority to terminate the lease on its warehouse facility in Greer, S.C., clearing the way for a $43 million inland port to be built in its place. Condemnation proceedings had begun, and the settlement will end those proceedings. The...
  • 13 New Ships Delivered in April
    New post-Panamax ships account for most of the new container ships delivered so far this year. In April, shipping lines and shipowners took deliveries of 13 new container ships with a combined capacity of 108,142 20-foot-equivalent units, according to Clarksons. April deliveries included six vessels with more than 8,000 TEUs totaling a...
  • OOCL to Hike Asia-New Zealand Rates in July
    OOCL will boost freight rates for traffic from Asia to New Zealand, starting July 1. The increase will be $200 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, the container line said....
  • STTAS-Brazil to Host Reception for Van Andel Global Trade Center's Trade Mission to Brazil
    DETROIT, Mich. - Sandler and Travis Trade Advisory Services-Brazil will be hosting an evening reception May 14 for participants in a trade mission being conducted by the Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The weeklong mission, taking place...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Restis fires back
    Greek shipowner Victor Restis has been accused of engaging in illicit dealings with Iran while serving as chairman of First Business Bank (FBB).
  • Buy bodes well for dry
    Golden Ocean caught the market off guard Tuesday after acquiring a capesize bulker through a joint venture with a strategic partner whose identity remains a mystery.
  • Solvang earnings bounce
    Norwegian gas carrier specialist Solvang has seen its bottom line given a huge boost by financial items.
  • UK Club in $9.5m surplus
    The free reserve of the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association edged up to a record $494m, following a surplus of $9.5m through the year to the 20 February renewal.
  • Five missing after smash
    Five fishermen have been reported missing after their boat was in collision with a chemical tanker off China.
  • Varun chops loss
    India's Varun Shipping has endured another tough quarter despite slashing its net loss.
  • Jaya edges up
    Jaya Holdings has posted improved first quarter numbers thanks to its growing ship chartering division.
  • Tale of two markets
    ICAP has taken an £8m writedown on its dry-cargo chartering division due to the bleak prospects facing the sector.
  • Better late than never
    Nisshin Shipping of Japan has succeeded in selling an MR tanker at the second time of asking for a useful $0.5m more.
  • Banking on share issue
    Germany's Commerzbank is selling EUR 2.5bn ($3.23bn) of new shares as it seeks to pay back the government for help during the financial crunch of 2008 and 2009.
  • Vard profit squeezed
    Norwegian offshore vessel shipbuilder Vard has seen its bottom line curtailed by lower margin work.
  • No cape alarm at Braemar
    Braemar Seascope has dismissed concerns about a potential over-ordering of capesize newbuildings during the early months of 2013.
  • Azuma result dips
    Azuma Shipping has posted slightly weaker profit and revenue figures for its financial year ending 31 March.
  • Tallink trims loss
    Estonian ro-pax group Tallink has cut its first-quarter loss despite falling passenger numbers.
  • HRG rooted in the red
    Norwegian ferry and cruiseship owner Hurtigruten has barely made a dent in its first quarter loss as higher financial costs wiped out operating gains.
  • INTL snaps up Cleartade
    Derivatives trading platform Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX) has been taken over by Nasdaq-listed INTL FCStone.
  • Kuribayashi back in black
    Kuribayashi Steamship has made a resounding return to profit in the year to 31 March.
  • NOL saved by HQ sale
    Singapore's NOL Group has returned to profit in the first quarter thanks to selling its headquarters.
  • Oldendorff back in Japan
    Oldendorff Carriers has placed its first order at a Japanese shipyard in over 10 years.
  • SPP adds AHTS
    Italy's Rimorchiatori Riuniti has booked a new anchor-handler at SPP Shipbuilding in Korea.
  • DVB keeps losses low
    Shipping loan losses are being kept to a low level by German bank DVB so far this year.
  • GOGL pounces on cape
    Golden Ocean has made its first ever foray into the secondhand capesize market in a move that appears to have caught sale and purchase brokers off guard.
  • More Mexican money
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won a second offshore contract for its Mexican joint venture.
  • Titan safe
    A bid to liquidate Hong Kong shipyard and FPSO group Titan Petrochemicals has been struck out of court.
  • Braemar takes a tumble
    Braemar Shipping Services has seen a 25% fall in operating profits at its shipbroking arm it emerged Tuesday.
  • Seagull stretches loss
    Vietnam's Seagull Shipping has sunk further into the red in the first quarter.
  • UK detains CO2 tanker
    A ship specialising in the transport of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) was stopped in the UK last month over ISM deficiencies.
  • Glencore dumps Oz port
    Glencore Xstrata has dropped plans for a $1bn coal export terminal in Queensland, Australia, the company has said.
  • Cambie to join Idan
    OOIL chief financial officer Ken Cambie is reportedly set to join Idan Ofer's Quantum Pacific Shipping Services in Singapore.
  • Bunker sales jump
    Singapore bunker sales saw a near 8.5% increase in sales in April compared to March, official data shows.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Long Beach issues revised EIR for grain transload facility
    The facility proposed by TTI would receive railcars with 53-foot domestic containers full of grain and dried distillers grain with solubles and transfer the contents to standard 40-foot international containers for export.
  • STB pushes arbitration with new rule
    "Changes to the arbitration rules are intended to consolidate and simplify formerly separate arbitration procedures and to encourage greater use of arbitration," the Surface Transportation Board said. The new rules take effect June 12.
  • U.S. import, export pricing fell in April
  • CEVA opens City of Pharma in Italy
  • Washington Notebook: British leader discusses trade deal with Obama
  • NOL halves 1Q liner losses
    Liner revenue for the APL parent company fell 2 percent to nearly $2 billion, falling in line with container volume which also dropped 2 percent to 772,000 TEUs. Logistics revenue increased 8 percent to $427 million.
  • Box ship sets depth mark in Virginia
    The Port of Virginia set a record Saturday for handling the heaviest containership on the U.S. East Coast when the MSC Chicago sailed through the 50-foot channel with export cargo at a draft of 49 feet.
  • DHL celebrates modest 1Q increases
  • Matsuda stepping down at MarAd
  • Old Dominion predicts 5% tonnage growth in 2Q

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 14, 2013
  • Shortsea services for Samskip Multimodal expand to Hull, UK
    Customers will benefit from reduced transit times and extended cut off times in both Hull and Tilbury.
  • Code of practice could boost Sri Lankan bunker sector
    Country's players need to be more price competitive.
  • NOL moves back into profit
    Fuel efficiencies help to boost operational performance.
  • Market dips in Fujairah
    Prices soft in South African ports.
  • Prices lose direction across Europe
    Demand at Gibraltar strong, say reports.
  • Dan-Bunkering relocates trader
    Move is second relocation this month.
  • US sees limited scope for emissions averaging scheme
    Acknowledges that there may not be support at IMO for including concept in guidelines for 'equivalent methods' for sulphur reduction.
  • Calls for tougher sanctions against Iran's oil sector
    A group of US lawmakers want to close remaining 'loopholes'.
  • NAT anticipates bunker savings
    Measures taken across company's fleet.
  • 'Bunker grade' product heading into Asia
    'Bulk of arbitrage inflow is 380 cSt material.'
  • Kanal Istanbul: work starts next month
    Start confirmed but details thin on the ground.
  • IFO, MGO prices down in Asia
    Average to high demand reported in Singapore.
  • Aegean to announce Q1 results on Wednesday
    Analysts expect revenues to be down year-on-year.
  • EPA includes marine engines in grant programme
    $9 million on table for emissions reducing projects.
  • Ulstein Verft delivers fourth PSV to investor
    PSVs were designed with an 'optimal combination of fuel-efficiency and deadweight'.
  • Chemoil profits lower for Q1 2013
    Chemoil expects slow economic growth and weak shipping markets to continue to affect bunker demand.
  • Titan winding-up petition to be 'struck out'
    KTL Camden Inc. to be substituted as the petitioner, says firm.
  • Milestone agreement for Suez Canal bunker terminal
    Port Said terminal seen as 'part of Egypt's national energy security policy'.

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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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