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BRIEFS
July 16, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • UN's official labour federation plans global campaign against DP World
  • Chinawide container throughput via major maritime ports up 10pc in June
  • US beef exports up 56pc to Hong Kong, but Russian meat boycott hits hard
  • Crowley muscled out of Bahamas by MSC: local port development chief
  • Grand Alliance adds northern Europe service to Port Everglades
  • Jamaica seeks operator for 2.2 million-TEU Kingston Container Terminal
  • UPS issues profit warning, but still expects 3-7pc earnings growth
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach confident they can handle P3 mega ships
  • Debate on Oz tobacco packaging rules focus on trademark WTO restrictions
  • Construction begins at Toll's US$24 million intermodal terminal in Hobart
  • Maersk runs boxes raw cashews to south Indian ports from West Africa
  • Cathay-Dragonair cargo slips 4.3pc in June but passengers up 2.9pc
  • Fraport posts 2pc cargo hike to 205,119 tonnes in June at its 5 airports
  • Asia Pacific airports air cargo volume declines 2.2pc January to May
  • Azerbaijan's Silk Way Airlines expands, ordering two 747-8 freighters

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • Bibby Ship Management appoints Chris Stone as COO
  • Demand for large crude carriers up in July
  • Evergreen Line, Hanjin, UASC in new West Africa service
  • GL releases new guidelines for complex data networks
  • MSC commences fortnightly box service between Salalah & Mogadishu
  • Port accidents are avoidable: TT Club
  • Rear Admiral Thomas Ernst takes command of NATO Maritime Air Forces
  • Ruscon launches dedicated train from Ust-Luga to carry Volkswagen CKD parts
  • Shanghai port s June throughput remains flat at 2.77 m TEUs
  • UK shipping companies to be hit hard by cost of addressing MNOPF funding shortfall
  • Paradip Port to enhance capacity by 6.5 mt in current fiscal
  • Pipavav Port leads seafood exports in volume, Vizag in value
  • Xiamen port completes Zhangzhou takeover; all set to become mega port
  • ICD-Wardha ready for ex-im operations
  • Centre removes excise duty on steel for shipbuilding
  • INR falls below 60 on heavy dollar demand
  • May industrial production output declines 1.6 pc

Marine Logweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • $1.2 billion patrol boat deal with Saudis is in the works
  • Carnival names four to technical review board
  • Albedo crew "still alive"
  • West Africa pirates target more ships
  • Seadrill orders four more newbuild drillships
  • Keppel FELS adds another jack-up for Mexico to order book

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • Port of Tacoma earns honor for commitment to environment
  • US metropolitan areas see rise in export totals during past year
  • Boeing nets new order for 747-8 freighter planes
  • Port of Los Angeles releases June cargo volume numbers
  • Three carriers come together to start new West Africa service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • World's largest containership makes its maiden call at Busan
    Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller enters commercial service
  • Dealogic figures point to higher first half marine lending
    But the average shipowner is still likely to feel the squeeze, experts say
  • Brownrigg announces his departure from UK Chamber of Shipping
    Successor will combine director-general and chief executive roles
  • Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding wins six capesize orders in a week
    U-Ming fixes four 186,300 dwt bulkers at $46.8m apiece
  • Kuehne+Nagel expects P3 alliance to go ahead
    Tie-up will have little short-term impact on freight rates, says giant forwarder
  • Beijing issues guidelines to ports for handling 18,000 teu vessels
    Trading giant braces itself for Maersk's Triple-E ships
  • Oceanbulk and Oaktree ink bulker orders with Nacks
    Pappas says spree is 'almost finished' but joint venture could pursue secondhand buys
  • Isacson - an insurance reformer with a zest for life
    Colleagues of the influential Gard chief remember his charm, determination and vision
  • Derivative loss erodes Nakilat's profits
    Company stresses that its liquidity is unaffected
  • Gulf of Guinea pirates target new vessel types
    Threat escalates in West Africa as Somali attacks hit a seven-year low
  • Suezmax sold for demolition at $9.6m
    Deal defies market caution over weak rupee and fall in Indian steel plate prices
  • Los Angeles box volumes slip again
    Port loses traffic to Long Beach after service switch
  • Kuwait sends two aid tankers to boost Egypt's ailing economy
    Diversions are unlikely to shape freight rates, says analyst
  • Seadrill orders four drillships
    Units will target deep waters off Gulf of Mexico, Brazil and West and East Africa
  • Brownrigg steps down from UK Chamber of Shipping
    Search begins for a successor to take on a new combined role
  • Charter market slips again despite activity in some sectors
    Braemar Seascope's BOXi index declined last week
  • CMA CGM upgrades its round-the-world service
    Panama Direct steps up from fortnightly to weekly
  • Addressing Aids
    ITF backs a resource pack for dockers
  • Hamburg roots
    More foreign investment in German shipping can't be a bad thing

Fairplayweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • Ocean Rig refinances debt
    GEORGE Economou's Ocean Rig UDW, which is majority-owned by DryShips, today announced a new $1.8Bn credit facility to repay several existing loans
  • 22 rescued in tanker fire
    TWENTY-TWO mariners were rescued and one remained missing after their tanker caught fire off Johor, southern Malaysia, Fairplay was told today
  • Magna moves on NewLead
    NEW YORK'S Magna Group has acquired 9.92% of NewLead Holdings, complementing its rising stake in FreeSeas
  • Seadrill places orders worth $2Bn
    SAMSUNG HI and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering said today Seadrill has ordered two ultra-deepwater drill ships from each of them
  • GEDEN returns tanker to FSLT
    FIRST Ship Lease Trust said today that Action, one of two Aframax tankers that suffered a default from Turkish carrier GEDEN Line, has been redelivered
  • Smugglers stubbed out
    THE SMOKING lantern was lit at Marsaxlokk Freeport in Malta over the weekend, but not in the usual way
  • NCSP mirrors its 2008 cargo collapse
    NCSP, the London-listed Russian port on the Black Sea, has reported its worst six months since the trade collapse of autumn 2008
  • Boy drowned, 8 sought in capsizing
    SEARCHERS are looking today for eight migrants missing since a capsizing off Australia's Christmas Island, where a boy of 8 was confirmed drowned
  • Chinese coal imports fall
    CHINA imported 22.31M tonnes of coal and lignite in June, down 17.9% year on year and a 19% drop from May totals, according to customs data
  • K+N's growth defies gloom
    KUEHNE + Nagel, the world's biggest ocean freight forwarder, said today it defied poor trade growth and volatile freights in 1H13
  • Sinokor gets financing for Shell charter deal
    KOREA Development Bank has arranged syndicated financing of $294M for 10 of the 20 MR tankers that Sinokor is building for a long-term charter to Royal Dutch Shell
  • Grindrod's shares spike
    SHARES in Grindrod, Africa's biggest shipping group, have spiked in value as much as 3.1% to 23.01 rand ($2), their highest since 8 September 2008
  • Oz recognises STX Pan Ocean's receivership
    STX PAN Ocean's ships will not be arrested in Australian waters, after a federal court Down Under recognised the South Korean company's application to protect its assets from arrest
  • Mariner sought in sinking
    SEARCH teams are looking today off Korea for a mariner missing since an explosion aboard a general cargo ship
  • Chinese steel rebound boosts scrap prices
    PRICES of ships sold for demolition into China showed some signs of life last week, as steel prices began firming after months of decline

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • Work on Port of Long Beach Bridge Moves Forward
    Construction is progressing on the $1 billion Gerald Desmond Bridge at California's Port of Long Beach. Crews are demolishing the final sections of a U-shaped freeway off-ramp west of the existing Gerald Desmond Bridge. The ramp removal was needed to clear the path for the final sections of a six-lane bridge...
  • China's GDP Growth Continued to Slow in Second Quarter
    China's gross domestic product growth slowed in the second quarter of 2013 to 7.5 percent year-over-year, making it the ninth quarter in the last 10 quarters that China's growth has slackened, Reuters reports. The slowdown results from weak overseas demand impacting output and investment. Other figures also showed that industrial output...
  • Hot Summer at NY-NJ Port
    How bad has this summer been at the Port of New York and New Jersey? So bad that some truckers are comparing its impact with Hurricane Sandy. There's been no physical damage to compare with last year's hurricane, but container terminals' recent operating delays have taken a severe financial toll on...
  • Ports of Virginia, Salalah to Exchange Best Practices
    Russell J. Held, the Virginia Port Authority's deputy executive director of development, and Peter Ford, CEO of the Port of Salalah, signed the memorandum of understanding in Portsmouth, Va.The Virginia Port Authority and the Port of Salalah have signed a memorandum of understanding to share information aimed at generating new...
  • Creditor Deal Lowers Integrated Freight's Outstanding Debt
    Integrated Freight Corp. has reached an agreement with its single largest creditor group, thereby reducing its total outstanding debt. The investment group, led by Tangiers Investors, reached a deal with Integrated Freight that lowered the motor freight company's outstanding debt by more than $5 million or about 35 percent of its...
  • Pacific Harbor Line, Union Sign Labor Deal
    Pacific Harbor Line, Inc., and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen have signed a new five-year labor agreement covering the short line railroad's nearly 120 operating and maintenance of way employees. The pact, which was ratified and signed by PHL employees on July 4, includes wage increases; employee contribution to...
  • High Sulfur Bunker Fuel Prices Jump to 14-Week High
    Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for high sulfur bunker fuel extended their surge in the week ending July 12, nearly touching the $600 per metric ton line, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. The average price for high sulfur bunker...
  • German Canal Lock Strike Over
    A strike by canal lock workers that disrupted container and bulk shipping in large sectors of Germany's inland waterway network for more than a week is over. The remaining strikers returned to work this morning following colleagues who called off their industrial action over the weekend. The strike was called by the...
  • India's Trade Deficit Widened in June
    In June, India's exports were valued at $23.8 billion, falling 4.6 percent from $24.9 billion in June 2012, and imports were valued at $36.0 billion, down 0.4 percent from June 2012's $36.2 billion, according to the country's Ministry of Commerce & Industry. India's trade deficit in the first three months...
  • Drewry: US Export Target Won't Be Met for Years
    After a strong start in the first part of this decade, the slowdown in export growth means the U.S. will not meet President Obama's goal of doubling exports by 2015 from 2009 levels. Because export growth to its major overseas markets slowed so steeply last year and so far this year,...
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services' Profit Rises 9 Percent
    J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported net earnings in the second quarter of 2013 were $87.70 million, improving 9 percent compared with $80.45 million in the second quarter of 2012. Total operating revenue in the second quarter for the No. 3 U.S. trucking carrier and top truckload carrier, according to JOC's 2012...
  • Freight Likely to Take Back Seat With New DHS Chief
    WASHINGTON - The next secretary of Department of Homeland Security will likely focus on immigration issues to the detriment of Customs and Border Protection's push to move goods and materials faster and more efficiently through ports of entry, an international trade attorney said on Monday. The successor to Janet Napolitano, who...
  • Lynden Air Cargo Names Zerkel President
    Lynden Air Cargo has promoted Richard Zerkel to president. Zerkel succeeds Judy McKenzie, who is retiring as president of the Alaska-based domestic and international cargo airline. Zerkel began his career with Lynden Air Cargo in 1999 as a first officer on the company's Hercules aircraft. He was promoted to captain and then...
  • GSC Logistics Adds Super Chassis to PNW Fleet
    GSC Logistics has added super chassis to its U.S. Pacific Northwest fleet to accommodate heavier load, 40-foot containers, according to Scott Taylor, president of the third-party logistics provider. "Since our acquisition of Seattle-based Best Way Trucking on June 1, 2011, we have seen enormous growth in that region and recognized the...
  • Container Volume Drops at Port of Los Angeles
    The Port of Los Angeles, the nation's largest container port, reported a 7.2 percent year-over-year decline in June cargo volume. Imports in June fell 7.2 percent year-over-year to 353,930 20-foot-equivalent units. Exports fared worse, diving 15 percent from 174,418 TEUs to 148,203 TEUs. Total loaded imports and exports dropped 9.8 percent in...
  • Kerry Logistics Acquires Brazilian Brokerage
    Kerry Logistics has acquired a majority stake in Braservice, a Brazilian logistics and customs brokerage, to expand its services in the South American nation and strengthen ties with China and Asia. Founded in 1991, Braservice focuses on the Brazilian and Latin American markets, specializing in fast-moving consumer goods, automotive, fashion and...
  • Somali Piracy Sinks to Seven-Year Low
    Somali pirate attacks have fallen to the lowest level since 2006, but ships face a surge in violent incidents off the coast of West Africa, the International Maritime Bureau said. The London-based IMB recorded 138 acts of piracy in the first six months of 2013, down from 177 in the same...
  • SBS Worldwide Appoints Chris Paulz as Regional Vice President South East
    SBS Worldwide has appointed Chris Paulz as its Regional Vice President South East, based in Atlanta. Paulz, who will report to Christian Marz, Director of Operations USA, will focus on the company business plan, ensuring growth targets are met in the south-eastern region of the United States. CEO of SBS Worldwide Lars Kloch...
  • New Penn Sets One-Year Injury-Free Safety Milestone at Three Terminals
    LEBANON, Pa., July 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: YRCW) - Employees at New Penn terminals located in Rochester, N.Y.; Springfield, Mass. and Buffalo, N.Y. were recently honored for achieving new safety milestones. These facilities have all passed the one year mark injury-free--a record that continues to hold true today. These safety accomplishments were achieved by the attentive focus...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • Obama unfulfilled
    US President Barack Obama's plan to double exports from the country over five years is poised to fall short of its target, a shipping consultancy says.
  • APL suit restored
    A federal appeals court has given APL the green light to continue its lawsuit against a US labour union over the hiring of longshoremen in Alaska.
  • Dockers decry 'safety' zone
    A dockers union holding an on-water protest at Portland have decried the US Coast Guard's proposal to set up a temporary safety zone as a move that would "all but eliminate" their free speech rights.
  • VL festival
    Forty years ago owners partied during the greatest summer of VLCC earnings on record - and the market has not got close to such red hot levels again, Clarksons says.
  • A dim view of Vard
    Analysts have downgraded Vard after the Norwegian offshore vessel builder delivered a below par set of financial results.
  • Bahri profit plunges
    National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has posted a big drop in second quarter earnings as rates fell.
  • OMC sells out?
    Switzerland's Overseas Maritime Carriers (OMC) has reportedly sold off its last ships - two asphalt/bitumen tankers.
  • Grandweld grabs another
    Dubai's Grandweld Shipyards is building another fast crew vessel for Zamil Offshore.
  • ORIG nets giant loan
    Ocean Rig has secured loans running to $1.8bn which which could have positive implications for its leading shareholder, DryShips.
  • Tanker crew held
    Nigerian soldiers have arrested 14 men on a domestic tanker alleged to have been conducting illegal bunkering operations.
  • Hoegh clearout goes on
    Hoegh Autoliners has sent another pure car truck carrier to breakers in China.
  • Brit buys Topaz wing
    Topaz Energy and Marine looks to be getting back to basics after its oil and gas business was bought by a British investor.
  • Round the world weekly
    French container line CMA CGM is stepping up the frequency of its round-the-world Panama Direct service.
  • Brownrigg departing
    Mark Brownrigg is to leave the UK Chamber of Shipping after a 40-year career with the association.
  • Nakilat suffers dip
    Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has reported a weaker start to the year as it was hurt by financial items.
  • SwissMarine took exile
    Star Bulk Carriers wasted no time in putting a capesize bulker to work in the spot market after its period deal with STX was shredded.
  • Albedo crew "alive"
    Eleven crew from the sunken boxship Albedo are still alive in Somalia after being moved from the vessel by their pirate captors.
  • Split strategy for FSL
    First Ship Lease is adopting a split strategy with two tankers taken back from Geden Lines.
  • Keppel rides rig wave
    Singaporean giant Keppel has bagged yet another order for a jack-up drilling rig from a Mexican owner.
  • One missing after blaze
    A seafarer is missing and feared dead off Malaysia following a fire on a tanker heading to a demolition yard.
  • Navibulgar bins another
    Navibulgar has scrapped its fourth bulker this year, brokers say.
  • GOS returns to Havyard
    India's Global Offshore Services (GOS) is expanding its fleet with a supply ship newbuilding.
  • RCL bags over a billion
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has tied up the funds for its third Oasis-class cruiseship.
  • Greek get-together
    Representatives from the Greek Shipowners Union are scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Greece in Athens this afternoon.
  • Gold for Daewoo?
    Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has been linked to a sale of its gold mining business.
  • Petrobras pact in place
    SBM Offshore has seen a major FPSO project with Petrobras in Brazil come to life.
  • Pirates spread the net
    Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea are targeting a wider variety of ships as activity in the area escalates, a new report warns.
  • Phoenix to cut loss
    Struggling Chinese bulker owner CSC Phoenix has forecast a reduction in its loss in the first half.
  • Seadrill confirms four
    Seadrill has ordered four drillship newbuildings at yards in South Korea worth $2.4bn in total, the company confirmed Monday.
  • Cargoship lost after blast
    One crewman has been reported missing after an explosion sank a cargoship off Korea.
  • Greek tanker arrested
    Singapore authorities have reportedly detained an aframax tanker belonging to LL Energy.
  • Drill double for Samsung
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has signed up for two new drillships at Samsung in Korea.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • 787 Dreamliner fire raises new concerns
    A fire Friday aboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner parked at London's Heathrow International immediately led to concerns that lithium battery problems on the new aircraft had resurfaced, but British investigators have ruled this out.
  • XPO acquires non-asset last mile-focused 3PL
    The truck brokerage and third-party logistics company said Monday it acquired 3PD Inc. in a deal worth $365 million. Based in Atlanta, 3PD was founded in 2001 to capitalize on the last-mile logistics segment serving retail shippers.
  • K+N achieves profitable first half
    The Swiss forwarding giant achieved a 3.3-percent, year-over-year revenue increase during the first half of 2013, ending the period at CHF 10.39 million ($10.94 million). For the second quarter, revenue increased 1.4 percent.
  • Analyst: HOS has lead to reduced utilization
    Some private fleets have seen a 10-percent degradation in utilization since the federal government's new hours of service regulations were imposed on July 1. The hit seems to have less of an impact on the over-the-road fleets.
  • CMA CGM upgrades round-the-world service
  • Silk Way to buy 747-8 freighters
  • Yusen starts Hong Kong-to-Rotterdam LCL service
  • First round of transatlantic trade talks concludes
  • LA volume falls again in June
  • U.S. brings dolphin-safe tuna labeling in line with WTO
  • Group takes aim at South African theft
  • DHL opens new base in Chile
  • CenterPoint buys Commerce facility
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 15, 2013
  • Steady market in Fujairah
    Soft market in Suez.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices climb in line with crude
    But bunker prices softer in Hamburg.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints team leader
    Company says it is a new position at its London office.
  • Singapore monthly bunker sales down
    But 500 centistokes material sees a rise in demand over last year.
  • Study: Hong Kong air quality getting worse
    Data suggest sulphur emissions from ships rose in first half of 2013, with 1,606 premature deaths attributed to air pollution.
  • Bankruptcy hangs over Chinese carrier
    Bunker supplier petitions court for company to start bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Argos Bunkering hires new trader
    Says latest addition is an expansion of its bunker team.
  • IFO prices move little at start of week
    Tokyo Bay offices were closed for a public holiday on Monday.
  • Bunkering firm arrests vessel in Malta
    Malta-flagged Blankenese owes a total of about $1.8 million to various companies.
  • Reports: Chinese shipping firm goes bust
    Several ships belonging to inland Anhui Wuhu Shihui Jianghai Shipping have received bankruptcy notices.
  • South China fuel oil production up during July
    South China based refiners are expected to produce 43% more fuel oil month-on-month.
  • CPC resumes bunkering ops at all Taiwan ports
    Typhoon Soulik left country on Saturday.
  • Vancouver-based firm considers methanol-fuelled engines
    Waterfront Shipping signs letter of intent for four MAN ME-LGI engines.

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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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