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July 18, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Fatigue caused Cheung Chau ferry collision: Hong Kong Marine Department
  • Hong Kong port falls 3pc in June to 1.8 million TEU, Singapore up 0.6pc
  • APL, ANL and Hanjin collaborate on new intra-Asia service September 1
  • Kerry Logistics gains majority stake Brazilian logistics firm, Braservice
  • Report: China's information technology application on logistics increases
  • Firms market forkliftable cold box, can travel 5 days in any dry van
  • DB Schenker sets up company in Laos to build cross-border trucking
  • Zepol data: US import volume falls 0.3pc in first half, and 1.6pc in June
  • US road usage charge debuts in Oregon, welcomed by road toll group
  • AN-225 makes first flight to EuroAirport in a heavy lift project
  • Lightweight polyethylene cargo nets help Air France-KLM cut carbon
  • Zerkel takes helm from Judy McKenzie at Alaska's Lynden Air Cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • Bhavani Shipping Services' Chennai branch celebrates 1st anniversary
  • DHL announces two new LCL services from India to China
  • EC plans to create single European market for shipping
  • Honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu to inaugurate Cargo Scope 2013 tomorrow
  • Indev Logistics inaugurating FTWZ at Sriperumputhur today
  • India among main drivers of increased US coal exports
  • Indonesia to become Tata Motors export hub
  • Charleston port s box traffic up 9 pc in fiscal 2013
  • Port state enforcement of ILO MLC-ICS issues free advice to shipowners
  • Two LNG terminals to boost growth in Kakinada hinterland
  • FinMin may take call on premium payment for highways
  • Govt likely to offer sops to textiles sector
  • INR turns weak despite relaxation in foreign investment rules

Marine Logweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • Bimini Superfast cleared to embark passengers in U.S
  • Marcon brokers sale of Crowley tug to Island
  • EC says some Spanish shipbuilding aid must be repaid
  • Harley Marine Z-drive tractor tug arrives in California
  • Wärtsilä books first orders for X62 engine
  • Brazil's EISA gets environmental nod for new shipyard
  • Vane Brothers tug launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • Ceremony marks command change at Corps' Northwest Division office
  • WL Ross & Co. exercises warrants for Greenbrier stock
  • Corps closing Ballard Locks or monthly drain inspection
  • Port of Everett taps Seidl as director of marketing
  • International Trade Commission releases Year in Trade 2012

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • Costa Concordia master seeks plea bargain as trial begins
    Schettino accused of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship
  • Chemoil tanker hijacked off Gabon
    Attack highlights pirates' expanding reach across the Gulf of Guinea
  • Restis clashes again with anti-Iran lobbyist
    Greek owner files libel lawsuit against UANI chief as US group demands a probe
  • CSSC skirts the crunch
    Shipyards can still gain sizeable credit lines from state-owned banks
  • Buss fleet meets its reserve price at auction
    Unnamed players buy nine general cargoships at forced sale in Rotterdam
  • Oakland welcomes new boss as board clears way for mega-terminal
    Lytle moves from Long Beach to oversee expansion plans
  • Earnings tumble $10,000 in a week for VLCCs shipping Middle East oil
    Forecasts are gloomy as August loading programme starts
  • Gothenburg LNG import terminal plan wins European funding
    Swedish port collaborates with Rotterdam
  • Housing upturn fails to boost the top two US box ports
    Lack of organic growth leads Los Angeles and Long Beach to poach each other's cargo
  • Korea Development Bank proposes $1.7bn STX shipyard rescue package
    Cash-strapped shipbuilder is on track to complete voluntary rehabilitation
  • Box carriers seek to clarify China's new tax regulations
    Maersk and others query recent ministry circular on VAT
  • China State Shipbuilding Corp secures $6.5bn credit line
    State-owned giant signs agreement with Industrial Bank despite talk of credit crunch
  • Maersk joins Asia-Europe rate push
    Danish giant defends increase, citing demands of service spread and reliability
  • Inactive fleet shrinks
    Laid-up tonnage is little changed as carriers gear up for peak season
  • Euronav slides deeper into the red
    Owner blames crude tanker oversupply
  • Pay up and look big
    Shipowners should see insurance for unpaid wages under abandonment as an obligation
  • Mornington Peninsula box terminal could open ahead of schedule
    Port of Hastings plans new capacity ahead of state government time frame
  • NYK raises its participation in Brazilian offshore
    Japanese giant will operate two additional FPSOs in joint venture
  • Ma takes the helm at Cosco's flagship listed unit
    China Cosco Holdings appoints 60-year-old veteran to replace Wei as chairman
  • Evergas rejects Solvang move to dissolve ethylene joint venture
    Gas carrier claims Oslo exchange statement breaches their agreement
  • UK acts to counter jamming of global positioning systems
    Stations on south and east coast to offer alternative position, navigation and timing data if GPS fails

Fairplayweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • Berlin slashes ocean cargo forecast
    BERLIN has sharply lowered its long-term port throughput forecast in preparation for its next transport infrastructure plan
  • Spain's yards warn EU peers: who's next?
    PYMAR, Spain's shipyard representative, warned today that the EC's ruling on paying back aid could be applied elsewhere in the EU and boost Asian competitors
  • EU funding granted for Gothenburg LNG facility
    SWEDEN'S Gothenburg port said today it has been granted 305M krona ($45.9M) in EU funding for the LNG terminal it plans
  • Nordea sees 'stabilising'
    NORDEA today pointed to signs that the global shipping crunch might be on the wane
  • Jamaica hub volumes slide
    TRANSHIPMENT at Kingston Container Terminal continues to deteriorate, according to new figures released by the Port Authority of Jamaica
  • China to import more US maize
    SINOGRAIN plans to raise imports of US maize by more than 1M tonnes, with prices in China hovering at $10 per bushel
  • EC orders Spanish yard pay-back
    THE EC ruled today that tax benefits to Spain's shipyards under Madrid's former ship finance tax-lease scheme must be recovered
  • BH warns seizures could spark losses
    SINGAPORE shipbuilder BH Global Marine said today it might incur losses after two vessels were taken from its yard in Batam, Indonesia
  • Korea's EXIM lending $3Bn to yards
    KEXIM, tHE Export-Import Bank of Korea, said it will raise funding for compatriot shipyards to $3Bn this year
  • 4 migrants killed in sinking
    FOUR asylum seekers were killed when their boat overturned in heavy seas, the AC&BP confirmed today
  • Solvang, Evergas grapple over ethylene JV
    DANISH petrochemical gas shipping specialist Evergas said today that it has initiated arbitration and injunctions proceedings against Norwegian LPG carrier Solvang over the latter's move to dissolve their joint venture
  • Ningbo Maritime Court's cases double
    CHINA's Ningbo Maritime Court said today its cases more than doubled to 4,023 in 2012 year on year, in a dramatic indication of China's weakened shipping markets
  • Modec grabs Hess deal
    JAPAN's floating production systems contractor Modec told Fairplay today it will provide engineering and management services for a Hess platform
  • Keppel shares keep 'neutral'
    DMG & Partners has kept its 'neutral' rating on Keppel Corp shares after the yard clinched another order from Mexico's Grupo R for a $206M jack-up rig
  • Scomi wins coal contract
    MALAYSIAN shipowner Scomi Energy Services has won a 158.7M ringgit ($50M) contract to ship coal for compatriot TNB Fuel Services

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • Australia's Goods Imports Dropped 8 Percent in June
    Australia's international merchandise imports in June were A$18.4 billion (about $17.0 billion), falling 8 percent from $18.5 billion in May, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In seasonally adjusted terms, goods imports fell 2 percent between May and June to $18.6 billion. Intermediate and other merchandise goods fell 7 percent...
  • Truck Rates Likely to Begin Rising as Capacity Tightens
    FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index for May was basically unchanged from the level of the last few months at a reading of negative 7.5. The SCI level is indicative of tight capacity, but only modest rate hikes by truckload carriers, according to FTR. The company forecasted in acceleration in rates for...
  • MOL Comfort May Have Had Hull Design Flaws
    Source: gCaptain's "A Look Back: MOL Comfort Incident Photos [25 Photos]"The breaking apart and subsequent sinking of the bow and stern sections of the MOL Comfort in the Indian Ocean this month may have been caused by the same structural flaws that caused the 2007 wreck of the MSC Napoli. The MOL...
  • Toll's New Jersey Truckers Vote to Unionize
    Long-haul and local truck drivers at Toll Global Forwarding's Carteret, N.J., location voted 62-28 for representation by the Teamsters union, which last year won a similar referendum for the company's Los Angeles drivers. The National Labor Relations Board's Newark regional office said the vote was 62 for Teamsters representation, 28 against....
  • Norfolk Southern Upgrades Pennsylvania Rail Line
    Norfolk Southern has completed $22.6 million in track, bridge and signal improvements along an 85-mile rail line through Pennsylvania's Monongahela Valley that serves five coal mines. The maintenance improvements started with a partial shutdown of train traffic on June 24, before a full shutdown on June 29. About 400 NS employees...
  • Report: US Container Volume Growth Lower Than Expected
    The U.S. economic recovery has not brought as much container volume growth as expected, according to an Asian transportation report by Jefferies, a global investment banking firm. In the first half of 2013, U.S. container volume growth continued to track below retail sales growth, a reversal of the relation of the...
  • US Industrial Production Climbs in June
    U.S. Industrial Production Index Full-size image The U.S. Industrial Production Index rose 0.3 percent in June 2013 from the month prior, the first increase in three months, according to the latest retail report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This put the index even with the five-year high...
  • Con-way Freight Enhances US-Mexico Service
    Con-way Freight has enhanced its Mexico service offering with the introduction of online tracking, a 24-hour customer resource center and new Web tools for tendering and managing shipments between the U.S. and Mexico. Con-way Freight, No. 2 on JOC's 2012 Top 25 Less-Than-Truckload Carriers list, recently conducted a survey that showed...
  • US Intermodal Rates Rise
    U.S. overall spot rates, week of July 15, 2013 Full-size image The composite index of U.S. intermodal rates for the week of July 15 rose $20 from the week before, a result of increases in all directional indices, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by...
  • Trucking, Rail Hit Gusher in 2012
    The amount of crude oil delivered by rail and truck to U.S. refineries is soaring, climbing 62.6 percent in 2012 thanks to rising shale oil production output. The two transportation modes delivered 165.5 million barrels of oil to refineries last year, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That's still...
  • Ocean Freight Forwarding Posts Double-Digit Growth as Air Freight Sector Falters
    The ocean freight forwarding market posted double-digit growth in 2012 while the air cargo sector declined amid ongoing modal shifts, according to a new report. The overall global freight forwarding market grew by 3.1 percent to $125.85 billion last year, almost entirely due to an 11.5 percent increase in the sea...
  • Pilot Flying J Settles Fuel Rebate Lawsuit With Some Trucking Firms
    Pilot Flying J station in Nephi, Utah, in March 2012. Photo by 5of7. License: CC BY-SA 2.0Pilot Flying J has reached a settlement with eight trucking firms that filed federal lawsuits against the truck stop operator. The trucking companies charged that Pilot operated a fraudulent rebate scheme on the purchases of...
  • Work Begins on New NFI $9.3 Million Pa. Warehouse
    NFI, a New Jersey-based supply chain company, and Hillwood, a real estate developer, have broken ground on a distribution site in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, which will provide warehousing services on the East Coast. NFI, which will invest more than $9.3 million in the project, will be the tenant for a new...
  • Christiansen's Kalama Facility to Support Forest Products Sector
    Christiansen Enterprises has moved into a 10,500-square-foot facility at Washington's Port of Kalama to meet increasing demand from the forest products industry for its dry kilns, parts and services. Christian Enterprises provides kilns, parts and on-site services for forest products companies such as Weyerhaeuser, Hampton Forest Products, Georgia Pacific, WKO and...
  • Antwerp Container Traffic Falls
    Antwerp's container traffic declined 1.7 percent in the first half of 2013 from a year earlier, but total throughput was 2 percent higher. Container traffic dipped to 4.29 million 20-foot-equivalent units, compared with 4.63 million TEUs in the first half of 2012, but the Belgian port claimed it still retains its...
  • Congress Calls for FAA Focus on NextGen
    WASHINGTON - Members of Congress, along with the Department of Transportation's Inspector General, on Wednesday urged the Federal Aviation Administration to focus on modernization of nation's air traffic system, as funding for the long-delayed, over-budget initiative tightens. Although passenger airlines will likely enjoy most of the benefits of the Next Generation...
  • Pacorini Global Services Fully Acquired by Diversified Port Holdings
    Diversified Port Holdings, an asset-based logistics company, has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Pacorini Global Services, based in New Orleans. Although operated by DPH, which is the parent company of Seaonus and Portus, since 2007, 50 percent of the ownership of the stevedoring company remained with the Pacorini family. Now,...
  • Drewry's Trans-Pacific Rate Flat
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, July 17, 2013 Full-size image Drewry's Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark remained unchanged in the week of July 17, according to the latest release of the Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark, after giving up half of the gains achieved around the July 1 general rate increase. The...
  • Marten Transport's Profit Continued to Rise in Second Quarter
    Marten Transport today reported its net income in the second quarter of 2013 was $7.7 million, inching up 1.1 percent from $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. It was the 13th consecutive year-over-year increase in quarterly net income, according to Randolph L. Marten, chairman and CEO of the North American...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • More weapons found
    Panama has found two more containers of weapons on a North Korean ship detained in the country.
  • Mexican orders duo
    Naviera Integral has ordered a pair of fast crew supply boats at Damen.
  • Schettino plea proposed
    Costa Concordia master Francesco Schettino proposed a plea deal that would see him agree to serve three years and five months in prison.
  • Court's arrow sharpened
    An affiliate of Nobu Su's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) has scored an appeals court win against China's HNA Group in a ruling that reaffirms the scope US courts' ability to "pierce the corporate veil" in shipping disputes.
  • Titan moves goalposts
    Struggling Titan Petrochemical is attempting to renegotiate a deal to sell its shipyard division in the belief it could be on the verge of breaking into the offshore industry.
  • Bank calls for cull
    A dramatic cull of suezmax tonnage is required to keep earnings from striking and sticking at all time lows, DVB says.
  • Tsuneishi sells shipyard
    Japan's Tsuneishi Shipbuilding is selling one of its two domestic shipyards to rival Imabari.
  • Remarkable red awaits
    Remarkable losses await Neptune Orient Lines and China Shipping Container Lines in the second quarter, a leading analyst warns.
  • Spanish yard bill cut
    The European Commission has confirmed Spanish shipyards must repay some of the money gained through a tax leasing scheme - but the bill will not be as big as first feared.
  • IRISL refocuses
    State-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) is concentrating its operations on East Asian trade due to western sanctions.
  • Unacceptable risk
    A UK accident report has blamed poor seamanship and a bad deck design for a fatal accident on board a Sincere Navigation capesize.
  • BWO stretches one
    BW Offshore (BWO) has agreed a contract extension for one of its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units off Nigeria.
  • Cotemar doubles up
    Mexico's Cotemar has declared an option for a second accommodation vessel at Cosco Nantong Shipyard in China
  • Boxship abandoned
    A German containership is adrift in the Indian Ocean after suffering a serious fire, but all 17 crew are safe.
  • Cuba owns up
    Cuba has admitted that a North Korean cargoship detained in Panama was holding weapons belonging to it.
  • Miss hurts Euronav
    Euronav stock felt the squeeze this morning after a disappointing second quarter report from the Belgian owner.
  • Raising the Baltic Ace
    The Netherlands is due to tender soon for the removal of the sunken Ray Car Carriers vessel Baltic Ace.
  • Fewer loans, higher profit
    Nordea has recorded improved income from its shipping and offshore division during the first half.
  • Geden confirms hijack
    Geden Lines has confirmed the hijacking of one of its vessels in an unprecedented strike off Gabon.
  • Bimini gets all-clear
    A Genting fast ferry has been cleared to sail to the Bahamas two weeks later than originally scheduled.
  • Ceyhan turned off again
    Tanker loadings of Iraqi crude at Turkey's Ceyhan have stopped again after another possible leak.
  • Port back in business
    Condor Ferries is resuming its cross-Channel run from Weymouth in England, 18 months after the harbour wall started to collapse.
  • Hellenic wins price cut
    Hellenic Carriers looks to have shaved almost 25% off the cost of two kamsarmax bulkers ordered in China three years ago.
  • NYK scraps VLOC
    NYK has reportedly sent an elderly converted ore carrier for demolition at a scrap yard in India, brokers report.
  • Greek bulker held
    A Greek-owned panamax bulker has been arrested in Singapore, according to documents from the local Sheriff's office.
  • Scomi bags coal deal
    Scomi Energy Services Bhd has won an RM158.7m ($50m) bulk coal affreightment contract with TNB Fuel Services.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • Ocean forwarding propped growth in 2012
    In the report, Global Freight Forwarding 2012, Transportation Intelligence said the overall market grew to $125.9 billion, with ocean freight forwarding contributing $63.2 billion and air freight offering up $62.6 billion.
  • Maersk's Skou says lower container growth here to stay
    The Danish line's CEO Søren Skou said this week he expects demand growth for containerized cargo to remain in the 4 to 5 percent range, not the heady 10 percent annual growth seen prior to the economic downturn.
  • Charleston TEUs increase 4% in June
    Container traffic at the Port of Charleston grew 4 percent to 125,257 TEUs in June compared to the same month last year, according to the South Carolina Ports Authority. June also capped a strong first half for the South Atlantic port.
  • CSX earnings up 4%
    Total revenue increased 2 percent to $3.07 billion for the Class 1 East Coast railroad. For the first six months of 2013, net earnings grew by 3 percent to $994 million, and revenue ticked up 1 percent to $6.03 billion.
  • St. Lawrence Seaway sails higher on grain
  • Cargo management prepares for AA-US Airways merger
  • Penn Terminals to use Jade TOS

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 17, 2013
  • Crude climbs as US inventories drop for third consecutive week
    Prices fluctuated after EIA said stockpiles dropped in the week ending July 12.
  • Wartsila to retrofit German ferry with dual-fuel engines
    Ferry will be fitted with two 6-cylinder Wartsila 20DF dual-fuel generating sets and a Wartsila LNGPac.
  • Fujairah bunker prices struggle for direction
    But Suez prices firm.
  • Prices soften in Rotterdam
    Prices losing ground at most ports.
  • Bunker sales up at Panama
    Monthly distillate sales climb as fuel oil sales fall.
  • Hong Kong: Fuel switch could become mandatory in 2015
    Regulatory proposal to be discussed this month; participation in voluntary fuel switch incentive scheme is limited.
  • Dan-Bunkering: Dubai 'open for business'
    Expansion in pipeline, company says.
  • Asian IFO prices remain stable
    Adequate supplies were available across all key ports.
  • Dual-fuel harbour tug launched in China
    TCNOOC 521 is first of two LNG-powered vessels built for CNOOC Energy Development.
  • Sunken vessel still leaking bunkers
    Lone Star sank at mouth of the Igushik River in Dillingham, Alaska.
  • Bunkering firm extends helping hand to stranded crew
    Crew on two ships getting fuel and supplies while situation is sorted out.
  • Call for onshore power facility at Hong Kong cruise terminal
    Onshore power facility should be constructed 'at once', says CEO of Clean Air Network.
  • Petrobras signs billion plus financing agreement
    Facility to finance business from Japanese companies.
  • EU: Bunker fuel possible source of tax revenue
    European Commission looking at 'innovative' sources of finance.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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