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BRIEFS
October 15, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • New China-Europe railway route will open to freight by year's end
  • PEMA paper deals with technical aspects container weigh-in technology
  • E-W cascading sparks N-S rate war as capacity proves hard to soak up
  • Xinjiang Kuqa to build biggest rail logistics park in northwest China
  • Dalian Changxingdao port throughput up 285pc to 986,000 tonnes
  • Wal-Mart ends joint venture, takes over India cash 'n carry wholesale
  • ART Logistics partners with CargoWise to boost efficiency, reliability
  • Schenker Logistics opens domestic land transport network in Turkey
  • Volvo Ocean Race signs yachting specialist GAC Pindar for logistics
  • Sarjak Container Lines names GAC Sri Lanka to do its NVOCC work
  • China Southern starts Guangzhou-Hangzhou-LA freighter service
  • American Airlines September volume up 7.5pc to 146,690 million ton miles
  • Ireland's EFL International becomes state-approved carrier for pets

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2013
  • Asia-Europe rates at new lows, show latest SCFI figures
  • Average age of global fleet has dropped to lowest in recent times, says Intercargo's 'Benchmarking Bulk Carriers 2012-13' report
  • Bahri announces sale of fourth & last general cargo vessel
  • BV to class largest containerships built in China
  • Cargo vessel suspected to have sunk off Bengal coast
  • Coast Guard detains US ship with weapons
  • G6 Alliance implements Asia-Europe winter programme
  • GSF questions the EC on P3 Global Alliance
  • GSI's oceanographic research vessel dedicated to the nation at Kandla Port
  • Oct. to see significant surge in box imports into US
  • Leather exporters scout new markets as traditional buyers stay away
  • Bilateral trade with Asean to touch $100 bn by 2015 : PM
  • Forex reserves rise by $1.46 bn to $277.73 bn
  • Govt postpones premium payments for select highway projects
  • L&T bags various projects worth INR 1,605 cr.
  • Docks do build nations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Railways to create new transport company in the east
  • Portugal plans to sell 70% of national postal operator CTT
  • Rickmers-Linie appoints Marmedsa Noatum Shipping Agency
  • EPAL strengthens international cooperation
  • ECG welcomes Galliker and M.C.C.L. as new members
  • SNCF Geodis combines railfreight and multimodal business
  • Leighton to build coal rail loop in NSW Australia
  • "Cosco England" makes maiden call at port of Felixstowe
  • Iberia unveils new livery
  • Kuehne + Nagel inaugurates regional integrated logistics...
  • Trans-o-flex recruits former CEO of Movianto
  • UPS launches first guaranteed standard service to Mexico
  • Port of Guadeloupe "best multi-purpose port" in the...
  • Etihad Cargo sets monthly record
  • Neue Alternative zum Barcode?
  • Egon Trump emeritus after public ceremony

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2013
  • Harvey Gulf closes Abdon Callais asset purchase
  • Construction vessel to have MacGregor AHC cranes
  • Armed security team repels Somali pirate attack on VLCC
  • Court: TMT filed in good faith and with jurisdiction

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2013
  • Cash buyers pay over the odds in subcontinent demolition deals
    Speculation fears return after flurry of high-priced sales for scrap
  • Ports must provide reception facilities for cargoes that harm marine life
    Green pressures highlight looming 2015 Marpol annex deadline
  • Liquefaction tops Intercargo's agenda
    Trade body pledges to tackle cargoes that kill
  • Tanker missing in Southeast Asia
    Regional maritime authorities ask passing ships to look out for Danai 4
  • New attacks show Somali pirates will put up 'a real fight' for ships
    Gang returns warning shots as monsoon season's end brings threat of fresh violence
  • Arcelormittal to introduce dry bulk charterparty vetting system
    Vessel rating considers steel cargoworthiness through independent inspections
  • VLGC rates harden on rising demand
    Robust market will bolster already healthy levels in coming quarters
  • Platten succeeds Brownrigg at UK Chamber of Shipping
    Master mariner takes over as chief executive in January
  • Unique sells medium range tanker for $12m
    Secondhand sales of MR tonnage pick up ahead of surge in refined oil product trades
  • APMT signs up Dutch consortium to build Costa Rica terminal
    Work on $460m project to start in first quarter of 2014
  • 'Reference manual' will help US ports win investment cash
    Aim is to create 'investment grade' plans that propose the most sustainable and efficient solutions for projects
  • Ningbo shipyard blast kills seven
    Pollution feared after Sinopec tanker explodes at Zhangjiangqi
  • Cyclone Phailin sinks Wisdom Marine general cargoship
    Reports say Indian coastguard has rescued 18 crew of Bingo
  • Shipowners slam 'inflated' UK lighthouse charges
    Row relates to pension transfer and halting of navigation aid subsidies to Ireland
  • Wrist reaches into Angola
    The world's biggest ship supplier targets emerging African oil exporter

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2013
  • Seven killed in tanker blast
    AN OIL tanker caught fire and exploded in China, killing seven and leaking oil into a river, according to Ningbo authorities
  • CH sues PDVSA units
    SINGAPORE's CH Offshore said it has begun legal proceedings against subsidiaries of Venezuela's government-owned oil and gas company PDVSA
  • ETF accuses EC on tax
    THE ETF today accused the EC of missing a "golden opportunity" to make go government aid to shipping companies dependent on job creation and training for seafarers
  • Carbon dioxide monitoring conditions sought
    EUROPEAN ship owners today logged major reservations about the EC's plan to mandate carbon dioxide monitoring of ship emissions in 2018
  • Venezuela arrests ship
    VENEZUELA is today holding an oil exploration ship contracted by US oil services company Anadarko, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Western Bulk passes 500 orders in IPO
    WESTERN Bulk said today it has received more than 500 offers for shares with its IPO about halfway through
  • European cargo bookings surge
    FREIGHT booking activity by European shippers should remain strong over coming weeks, predicted Danske Bank's European Freight Forwarding Index
  • Mauritian bribes fine sparks outraged reaction
    DUTCH dredging giant Boskalis, which pleaded guilty to paying bribes to obtain a Mauritius dredging contract, has escaped with fines totalling just 20,000 rupees ($660)
  • China's bulker cabotage rates strongly rebound
    CHINA's cabotage bulker rates have increased 16.9% quarter on quarter in 3Q13, due to the strong pick-up in the coastal coal shipping market
  • Resales still going strong
    SALES and purchases of Capesize and Panamax bulkers are still going strong today, even hough freight rates had a correction last week
  • More debt-to-equity plans seen for Frontline
    FRONTLINE'S decision to convert $25M worth of debt into equity could be the first of several such moves, a senior shipping analyst said today
  • North Atlantic Drilling to go public in NY
    NORTH Atlantic Drilling Ltd said today it plans to go public in New York
  • STX Pan Ocean left with just three box ships
    STX Pan Ocean is today left with three box ships after selling two more of them
  • Cido sells more tankers
    SOUTH Korean shipowner Cido Shipping has continued its fleet disposal regime with the sale of four Aframax tankers and two chemical tankers
  • HMM staff buy its shares
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine staff have committed to buying 3M of the 15M shares that their employer is selling in a rights issue

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2013
  • UPS Asia Chief Decries Rate Volatility in Trans-Pacific
    Rate volatility on the trans-Pacific ocean trade illustrates that existing regulations are not working as intended, according to the new the new head of UPS's forwarding division in Asia. Jeff McCorstin, appointed president of global freight forwarding for UPS's Asia-Pacific region in September, told the JOC that the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement...
  • Matson Subpoenaed Regarding Molasses Spill
    Matson is cooperating with federal and state agencies looking into a molasses spill last month in Hawaii that killed more than 26,000 fish, and is providing all of the information requested by those agencies, spokesman Jeff Hull said on Oct. 14. Matson on Oct. 10 was served with a federal grand...
  • JOC Inland Distribution 2013 Wrap Up
    Bill Cassidy, Senior Editor, The Journal of Commerce, provides closing remarks on the successful JOC Inland Distribution 2013 conference in Kansas City, Mo. ...
  • Zim Container Ship Brings Yacht to Port of Savannah
    Port of Savannah's new barge crane offloading a 92-foot-long yacht from the Zim Ontario.Zim Integrated Shipping Service's special cargo team has handled a shipment of a 100-ton, 92-foot-long yacht, shipped on board the Zim Ontario from Asia to Port of Savannah. The Savannah Giant, a new barge crane delivered to the...
  • SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Rates Dip
    Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West Coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index continued to decline in the week ending Oct. 11. The drop precedes an Oct. 15 general rate increase in Asia to U.S. lanes of $400 per 40-foot container, announced by Cosco and CMA...
  • Construction of Liverpool2 Advances
    The first 47 metric ton steel pile, part of the new quay wall at Liverpool2, is lowered into position in the River Mersey.Construction of Liverpool2, the Port of Liverpool's deep water container terminal, has entered a new phase, as steel piling gets underway in the River Mersey. Another shot of a...
  • Yusen Logistics Focuses on Mexico, Myanmar, Cambodia for Expansion
    NYK's container terminal at the Port of Tokyo.TOKYO - Yusen Logistics is focusing on building supply chains in Mexico, Myanmar and Cambodia, as the former provides customers easier access to the North American market and latter two allow shippers to diversify their sourcing. Closer to home, Japanese customers of the Tokyo-based...
  • SCFI: Shanghai-Europe Rates Tumble
    Spot container rates from Asia to European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index eroded for a ninth straight week during the week ending Oct. 11. This was the second straight week of double-digit declines. Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, Mediterranean, week ending Oct. 11, 2013 Full-size image The spot rate from Shanghai...
  • 'Captain Phillips' on Screen and Off
    Capt. Richard Phillips knew the risks. A merchant seaman for 30 years and ship captain for nearly 20, the man at the helm of the Maersk Alabama has been forthright about the dangers his ship faced in sailing the pirate-infested waters off Somalia half a decade ago. "It was not a...
  • Shippers' Two-Sided Coin
    A recent report about September's South Carolina International Trade Conference, where shippers expressed concern that bigger container ships and larger carrier alliances will leave them with fewer options, sparked some quick thoughts, my first being, "You got what you asked for." When I joined the industry in 1972, the 30-plus ocean...
  • Port of Dover Names Waggott as Chief Executive
    ort of Dover in October 2013.Tim Waggott has been named chief executive of the Port of Dover, according to the U.K. port's harbor board. Waggott was named acting CEO on June 1, 2013, after Bob Goldfield stepped down from the position. "When asking Tim Waggott to step into the role of acting...
  • IAG Cargo Opens Pharmaceutical Hub at Heathrow Airport
    IAG Cargo has opened a new pharmaceutical center at London Heathrow Airport, the latest step in the expansion of its Constant Climate service for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical material. The new Constant Climate Centre handles and stores the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier's Passive and Active Constant Climate products. The facility includes two...
  • Egypt Tightens Suez Canal Security
    Ships passing through the Suez Canal.Egypt has increased security along the Suez Canal after receiving threats that jihadists were planning attacks along the waterway, United Press International reports. Citing security sources, Asharq al-Awsat, a London-based Arabic newspaper, said the army and police have beefed up their presence along the canal and...
  • Major Waterways Bill Making Its Way Through Congress Stuck in Stalemate
    There's little good news coming out of Washington these days. The federal government partially shut down at the beginning of the month after a stalemate in Congress over funding President Obama's health care reform law. Congress and the Obama administration failed to address long-term fiscal issues, allowing the federal budget...
  • Waterways Shippers Advocate Fuel Tax Hike
    Inland waterways shippers and barge companies welcome the prospect of freeing up Inland Waterways Trust Fund dollars for projects other than the problem-plagued, over-budget Olmsted Lock and Dam project. But they're also keen to pay more in fuel taxes so the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can better maintain and...
  • Yusen Logistics Expands in India
    Jaipur sales office.Yusen Logistics (India) has opened a new sales office in Jaipur, the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan, to serve its customers in the northern region. "YL India will address the logistics needs of customers by offering a wide-ranging lineup of services, including ocean freight forwarding utilizing the...
  • Container Traffic at Indian Ports Falls in First Half
    Container traffic at major ports in India tumbled 4.5 percent year-over-year in the first half of fiscal year 2013-14, but total cargo throughput was up 2.3 percent, according to preliminary figures released by the Indian Ports Association. In the April to September period, the 12 state-owned ports handled 3.8 million 20-foot-equivalent...
  • Domestic American Maritime Industry Salutes Captain Phillips and Crew as Shining Examples of Brave American Mariners
    WASHINGTON - The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the national voice of the domestic American maritime industry, today saluted Captain Richard Phillips and his crew as examples of the nation's heroic Merchant Marine, whose story of courage and survival is now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks. "The courage shown by Captain...
  • Business Transformation Leader Appointed President of Maine Pointe
    (Boston, Mass. - October 14, 2013) Maine Pointe, an operations management and implementation firm that is a leader in sustainable global supply chain transformation, has appointed Anthony "Tony" Prosser as President. In this new position, Prosser assumes a number of the responsibilities for day-to-day management of the firm that were previously held by Maine...
  • APM Terminals Signs $460 Million Contract for Costa Rica Terminal
    APM Terminals has signed a $460 million contract with a Dutch consortium to build the first phase of a deep water container terminal in Costa Rica. Van Oord and Bam International will begin work on the 1.3 million-TEU capacity Moin Container Terminal at the Puerto Limon/Moin complex in the first quarter...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2013
  • Death on Victory
    A 6-year-old boy died in a crowded swimming pool on a Carnival Cruise Lines' ship.
  • La Monte dead at 50
    Heidmar chief executive Marc La Monte passed away unexpectedly Monday at the age of 50.
  • Cape rally too late for Q3
    Improvements in capesize spot rates have come too late to boost third quarter profit at some Asian owners, Jefferies says.
  • Yard worker drowned
    A worker has died in a fall at India's Cochin Shipyard.
  • Sinochem VL in rare attack
    A Sinochem VLCC became only the third oil tanker to be attacked by pirates off Somalia this year when it was fired upon on Friday, TradeWinds has learned.
  • Ro-ro catches fire
    All 455 passengers were safe following a fire on a Philippines ferry on Sunday night.
  • Thai tanker missing
    A Thai International Tankers products carrier has vanished off the coast of Malaysia.
  • Dutch MPP spills oil
    A Wagenborg master and chief engineer have been freed from arrest in Piraeus following an oil spill.
  • Norwegian trio held
    Norwegian ships featured prominently in the latest list of UK vessel detentions.
  • Edison scores Brazil deals
    Edison Chouest has tied up four platform supply vessels on long-term deals in Brazil.
  • Zhongchang raising funds
    Loss-making Zhongchang Marine is launching a sale of restricted stock to bank some cash.
  • Lock lock-out
    A Swedish tanker put a section of the Kiel Canal out of action following a collision.
  • Scorpio's dry plans out
    Some of the mystery surrounding Scorpio Bulkers was lifted today as RS Platou Markets initiated coverage of the US IPO hopeful.
  • Survey ship seized
    Venezuela has seized a Malaysian owned offshore support vessel working in disputed waters off Guyana.
  • Antwerp yard goes under
    The assets of Antwerp Ship Repair (ASR) are to be transferred to a new consortium after it filed for bankruptcy.
  • Supramax hard aground
    A UK-managed bulker has run hard aground in the Kadet Trench off Denmark.
  • Opportunity knocks
    A once in a decade opportunity to invest in shipping has opened up for investors, RS Platou believes.
  • Danaos makes it eight
    John Coustas-led Danaos has picked up nearly $7m after throwing its eighth boxship of the year on the scrap heap, it is claimed.
  • Chinese orders soar
    China's shipyards have seen new vessel contracts rise by 147% in the first nine months of 2013.
  • CSCL offloads ports unit
    Chinese container line CSCL is selling its 100% stake in a port investment company.
  • Seven killed in blast
    Seven workers have died in a tanker explosion at a shipyard in China.
  • NADL to focus on IPO
    North Atlantic Drilling (NADL) is to push on with a US initial public offering (IPO) after talks with a strategic partner broke down.
  • Pirates target VLCC
    A laden VLCC has been the subject of an unsuccessful piracy attack off Somalia, military authorities have confirmed.
  • Bingo sinks off Bengal
    Cyclone Phalin looks to have claimed the lives of 20 seafarers after their ship reportedly sank off the coast of India.
  • WFS boosts firepower
    World Fuel Services has taken advantage of the current favourable interest rate environment to bolster its financial resources.
  • APM in Costa Rica deal
    APM Terminals has signed a contract with consortium to build a new container terminal on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2013
  • U.S. transportation woes show during government shutdown
  • SeaIntel finds forwarder volumes volatile, profits stable
    The Copenhagen-based consulting firm said a comparison of freight forwarders and carriers between 2008 and 2012 found the volume of cargo arranged by large forwarders was more volatile than that moved by carriers.
  • S.C. buys land for intermodal facility in N. Charleston
    Palmetto Railways last week announced the $10 million purchase of the remaining 50 acres of what is known as the Noisette property on the former Navy Base in North Charleston, which is being developed into a container terminal.
  • APL's 5th newest 9,200-TEU ship enters service
  • Analyst: Intermodal poised for long-term shipper growth
    While intermodal growth has remained steady at a rate of between 3 percent and 5 percent year over year, Nate Brochmann of William Blair & Co. said bringing midsized shippers into the fold will help increase that growth moving forward.
  • IAG opens cold-chain warehouse at Heathrow
  • Mølgaard to become Damco's CFO
  • Matson subpoenaed over Hawaii Molasses spill
    Molasses was released in early September into Honolulu Harbor from a pipeline system operated by a Matson subsidiary, and the company said it is fully cooperating with regulators involved in responding to and investigating the spill.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2013
  • LNG: Ports as Catalyst?
    Ports can and should be a catalyst to spur development of LNG as a replacement fuel.
  • Prices soft in Fujairah
    Holidays were in place across the Middle East.
  • Prices move little in Rotterdam
    Minor congestion experienced at Gibraltar.
  • Lukoil lands navy contract
    Russia's Baltic fleet to be supplied from company's Kaliningrad base.
  • Leaders 'twice as efficient as industry laggards'
    Newer ships and those with high technical efficiency also have higher operational efficiency, study finds.
  • Monthly bunkers sales up at Singapore
    Figures boost confidence with November cargo values looking firmer.
  • TMT filed for bankruptcy 'in good faith'
    US court says creditors should help company stay afloat, TMT says it is 'well placed' to repay loans.
  • Asian bunker prices start week stable
    While offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo closed for a public holiday.
  • US to overtake Russia as top oil producer
    China becoming biggest OPEC buyer as United States reduces dependence on imported oil, cushioning prices.
  • US shipowner first to buy new propulsion system
    Installation ongoing in a Seattle shipyard.
  • US county cuts annual bunker bills
    23% savings possible with catalyst system, it says.
  • Rising fuel costs blamed for shortened military exercise
    Officers estimate budget savings of some $1.6 million.
  • Changes ahead for world's biggest fuel testing agency
    Head of DNVPS talks to Bunkerworld about what being separated from DNV will mean for the company, and his plans to take the firm to its next level of growth.

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