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BRIEFS
May 20, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • New initiatives to boost productivity, efficiency at Changi Airport
  • Long Beach container volume up 12.5pc in April, but LA down 9.5pc
  • Hamburg first quarter box volumes fall 1.4pc to 1.2 million TEU
  • Shanghai International Port Group's container April volume up 3.9pc
  • Maersk posts 30pc group profit loss, but container volumes beat estimates
  • Maersk CEO Soren Skou checks out Panama Canal's expansion progress
  • EU threatens to ban, fine Chinese airlines unless they submit carbon data
  • EU levies up to 36pc duties to stop flow of Chinese household ceramics
  • Beijing expects to subsidise shipping companies to escape downturn
  • RCL to swap slots with Hanjin, UASC, CSAV on China-Mideast loop
  • Urgent action still required between Asia and North Europe: Drewry
  • Indonesia's PT Pelindo quarterly volume up 18.2pc to 378,308 TEU
  • DB Schenker opens new logistics terminal close to Helsinki airport
  • First Polish container terminal joins Port of Rotterdam's InlandLinks
  • PHLPost joins DHL to enhance Philippine international mail service
  • SriLankan Airlines reports cargo and revenue grows to record high

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • Asian Shipowners' Forum meeting opens today
  • Cabinet permits SAIL & RINL to charter ships for import
  • Kerala all set to commence coastal shipping service
  • Maersk Line receives IMO 2013-themed 'Sustainable Development' award
  • PowerLogistics Asia 2013 exhibition & conference to focus on project shipping
  • Rishi Shipping & Shiv Shipping celebrate Kandla Port handling first Capesize vessel
  • Slight recovery in newbuilding orders not seen as indicator of a turnaround
  • Tanker rates may go up this year on record gasoline exports by the US
  • Tips on ship arrest procedures in India
  • India-EU FTA talks stalled
  • Cargo handling at Major Ports almost steady: Vasan
  • Paradip Port traffic up 4 pc in April
  • Forex reserves decline by $ 616.4 m to $ 293.69 bn
  • India may have to rely on coal imports till 2017
  • Infra majors press for independent PPP renegotiation committee
  • INR extends previous week's losses, ends weak at 54.88 against dollar
  • L&T to raise INR 100 cr. through inflation-linked bonds
  • Project forwarding training course in Singapore on June 24-25
  • Project specialists set to prosper at unique event
  • Worldwide Project Consortium conducts membership conference in Prague

Marine Logweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • Viking Cruises launches its ocean cruise brand
  • Celebrating a milestone: EBDG marks 25th anniversary
  • Maersk Group reports profitable first quarter
  • LNG fueled cruise ferry hit by another delivery delay

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • United shifting ticket counter at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Maersk Line looks for delivery of new 18,000 TEU Triple -E ships
  • Memorial Day service set for harleston fisherman's garden
  • US rail freight traffic posts gains during week
  • Kinder Morgan subsidiary inks LNG deal with Mitsubishi

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • Paragon secures $69m loan from CDB
    Funds will finance two 4,800 teu containerships for Greek owner
  • Nordic ship banks better placed than Germans, argues Fitch
    Scandinavians have lower proportional exposure and avoid toxic KG legacy
  • A soft landing for shipbuilding
    Surge in offshore orders eases shipyards' pain, BIMCO argues
  • Steamship Mutual investment gains offset adverse underwriting result
    Results are consistent with the club's 'normal' experience
  • Cost-cutting success sets Maersk apart from the pack
    But Andersen demands more rates discipline on east-west trade from rivals
  • Laskaridis inks contracts for 10 bulkers from Jinglu yard
    Greece-based owner also enters accord with yard for rare reefer newbuilds
  • Vegoil fleet utilisation forecast to reach 96% in 2015
    Palm oil boom spells charmed outlook for owners, though some fear tonnage influx
  • Charting hostile territory
    Knowledge is power when it comes to unfamiliar environments
  • TT Club improves net result despite MSC Flaminia and Sandy losses
    Insurer's combined ratio drops more than 3%
  • Improved cost control sees Maersk post a $204m profit
    Positive result bolsters carrier's prediction it will top last year's performance
  • Germany passes private maritime security accreditation laws
    Firms must pay a minimum $10,000 fee under new national rules
  • Improved supply-demand balance shrinks Maersk Tankers' losses
    But the company loses $15m despite vessel sales and cost savings
  • Drewry: rate increases will not stick
    Carriers need to cut capacity on Asia-Europe trade, says analyst
  • Capesize rates drop despite pick-up in fixtures
    Brokers expect strong continued strong iron ore demand from China through 2014
  • Maersk warns rivals on market share
    Andersen predicts liner success despite price battle on Asia-Europe route
  • Look north
    It's good news that China and five others are now Arctic Council observers
  • APM Terminals' posts flat throughput as box volumes fall in US and Europe
    Despite lower first-quarter revenues, port firm should 'grow ahead of the market'

Fairplayweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • Shipowners gain protections in spill case
    A PRECEDENT-setting case in the US has provided shipowners expanded protections when chartering their vessels
  • Two VLCCs booked on period charters
    TWO VLCCs have been booked on period charters as freight rates began firming last week, said brokers
  • Euroseas: no recovery till 2014
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas today reported widening adjusted losses and founder Aristides Pittas expressed pessimism on near-term rates
  • NYK sets up consortium for Cameron LNG
    JAPAN'S NYK and compatriot Mitsubishi Corporation have set up a consortium, Japan LNG Investment, to possibly participate in the Cameron LNG project
  • ICTSI eyes $200M from stock offer
    PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI has set out to raise about 8.2Bn pesos ($200M) from the sale of up to 90M shares
  • Slow growth ahead for liner shipping
    THE CONTAINER shipping industry will face years of slow growth and even when the global economy starts to accelerate, liner trades will not reach the fast growth rates of the pre-crisis era
  • India's steel majors get charter freedom
    NEW DELHI has given freedom to state-owned Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (RINL) to undertake direct chartering of ships without going through the centralised chartering organisation under the ministry of shipping, Transchart
  • Davie seals LNG ferry order
    CANADA'S newly reactivated Davie Shipyard has signed a C$125M ($123M) order for two dual fuel LNG ro-pax ferries with Saint Lawrence River ferry operator Société des Traversiers du Québec (STQ)
  • Lauritzen makes expected interim loss
    J. LAURITZEN Holding, the privately owned Danish product tanker, drybulk carrier and gas carrier group, has reported a deep loss for 1Q13, in line with its board's expectations
  • Better performance tipped for STX Pan Ocean
    EMBATTLED STX Pan Ocean could see earnings improve for 2Q13 as it takes delivery of ships tied to long-term contracts, amid a seasonal uptick in coal demand
  • Mariners missing in 3-ship collision
    SEVEN seafarers are missing today after a three-vessel collision in the section of the Yangtze River in east China, Xinhua News Agency reported
  • Senate passes harbour bill
    US LAWMAKERS passed for the first time in six years a bill that helps maintain and improve US harbours
  • Bulker crew 'seriously injured'
    A FILIPINO mariner sustained "serious injuries" while doing maintenance work on board bulk carrier Nordic Visby at Tauranga Port in New Zealand
  • Cost cuts help Maersk Line profit
    MAERSK Line has reported a profit for 1Q13 compared to a loss a year earlier
  • Rickmers taps bond market
    HAMBURG shipowner Bertram Rickmers plans to raise hundreds of millions of euros in the public bond market in a pioneering move for German shipping

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • Cosco, ANL to Operate Joint Sino Australia Service
    Starting June 9, Cosco and ANL will jointly operate Sino Australia Service with six vessel deployments, including five vessels from Cosco and one from ANL. The new loop will enhance Cosco's existing service network in the Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia trade. The SAS port rotation is Ningbo,...
  • Precision Bearings Maker SFK to Expand in Charleston
    SFK Group will expand its existing operations in Charleston County, S.C., representing an investment of $3 million. "It's the SKF philosophy to try to have production close to its customers, and we have the sufficient volumes today to make these investments, with the prospects for good growth in the future," said...
  • APL to Implement Rate Hikes in South America Trade
    APL will boost rates for dry and refrigerated cargo in its trade from Asia, Australia, East Africa, the Middle East and West Asia to Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, starting June 1. The hike will be $500 per 40-foot reefer and dry container. Effective June 15, the container line will also increase...
  • MSC Eyes Asia-Europe Rate HIke
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. will increase rates on three of its trade routes, effective June 1. The increase will be $100 per dry container on the following routes From North Europe and the Baltic Sea and Scandinavia to Asia, including Japan. From the west Mediterranean and Adriatic to Asia, including Japan. From the east Mediterranean...
  • Cosco Set to Boost Asia-South America Rates
    Cosco Container Lines will hike rates for all shipments, including refrigerated cargo, in its trade from the Far East to South America's east coast, starting June 14. The increase will be $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot and 40-foot high-cube container, the carrier said....
  • Hapag-Lloyd Plans Asia-Mideast Rate Hike
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to boost rates for all cargo and container types on its trade from East Asia, excluding Japan, to the Persian Gulf, effective June 1. The hike will be $300 per 20-foot-equivalent unit. The German carrier also will implement a congestion surcharge, starting June 1, for Tema, Ghana....
  • Amber Road Lands Kahala Posts Group Contract
    Amber Road, a New Jersey-based platform that automates and streamlines global trade, has been selected by the Kahala Posts Group, an alliance of 10 postal administrations around the world, to increase their competitiveness in the international delivery market. KPG member organizations include the Australian Postal Corp., China Post Group, Correos y...
  • Shippers, Transport Providers Urged to Crack Down on Bribery
    Federal bribery investigator Charles Connolly doesn't have to look far from his Virginia office for a cautionary tale on why greasing hands is bad for business - and one's freedom. Nathan Dunn, a former Coast Guard petty officer, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison earlier this month in...
  • Buggy Shipment Rejected by Baltimore Customs
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists in Baltimore discovered a Horvathiolus superbus seed bug in a shipment of Italian ceramic tiles. A U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologist confirmed that this interception was a first regional discovery of the species.Agriculture specialists with Baltimore U.S. Customs and Border Protection have intercepted...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Fall Despite Mid-May GRIs
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index saw further rate erosion in European lanes, pulling the overall SCFI index below the $1,000 per 20-foot container mark for the first time since February 2012, to $990.78. Proposed May 15 general rate increases of between $500 and $600 per TEU by Hapag-Lloyd, Cosco and UASC...
  • SCFI: Trans-Pacific Rates Inch Up After Five-Week Slump
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates for U.S.-bound trade lanes slightly increased in the week of May 17, following five weeks of declines. "The US trades unexpectedly jumped this week albeit very minimally. Unfortunately for carriers despite this, signals still remain bearish, especially with the recent reports from the National Retail Federation suggesting...
  • Fraudulent JOC Article Circulated at NY-NJ Terminals
    A fraudulent article purporting to have been published by The Journal of Commerce was being circulated at Global Terminal and New York Container Terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey on Friday. The article falsely quotes Jim Devine, president and CEO of Global Container Terminals, the parent of...
  • NJ Legislators to Vote on Employer-Driver Bill
    A bill to create a presumption that port and parcel delivery drivers are employees and not contractors and allow allegedly misclassified drivers to sue for damages is up for a vote Monday in the New Jersey General Assembly. Business groups including the New Jersey Motor Truck Association are fighting the legislation,...
  • Canada Invests in Technology for Atlantic Gateway
    The government of Canada is investing in the Atlantic Gateway to improve the supply chain efficiency and competitiveness of transportation in New Brunswick, according to Keith Ashfield, Canada's minister of fisheries and oceans, minister for the Atlantic Gateway and regional minister for New Brunswick, on behalf of Denis Lebel, minister of...
  • Transnet Concludes Two-Year Wage Deal With Unions
    South Africa's Transnet has concluded a two-year wage agreement this week covering all of its employees in the bargaining unit, represented by the SATAWU and UTATU-SARHWU unions. The settlement includes an 8.5 percent across-the-board increase in basic pensionable pay for this financial year and a 9 percent increase for next year....
  • Mullen Group Acquires Jay's Moving & Storage
    Mullen Group has signed an agreement to acquire Jay's Moving & Storage, a private, less-than-truckload transportation corporation owned by Dennis Doehl, based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The transaction is expected to close on June 1, 2013, subject to the completion of conditions typical for a transaction of this nature. Jay's operates 11 full-service...
  • Euroseas Reduces Loss Despite Weaker Revenue
    Euroseas today reported a net loss of $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2013, improving from a net loss of $9.0 million in the first quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for the Greek vessel operator and cargo transportation provider was $10.9 million, dropping 21.7 percent compared with $13.9 million in...
  • MSC Belgium Introduces More Secure Container Release System
    MSC Belgium has introduced a new container release system that allows customers in the Port of Antwerp to collect their containers quickly in a secure environment. The container release system offered by the Mediterranean Shipping Co. subsidiary enables users to log into an independent, secured portal Web site. The logging-in process...
  • FedEx Freight Canada Opens Center in British Columbia
    FedEx Freight Canada's new service center for the Vancouver area.FedEx Freight Canada, a subsidiary of FedEx, has held an opening ceremony for its new service center for the Vancouver, British Columbia, area. Representing a mult-million dollar investment, the facility, located in Surrey, British Columbia, will connect Western Canada's less-than-truckload industry and...
  • Fesco in Fresh $75 Million Bond Sale
    Fesco, the operator of Russia's largest ocean carrier, has successfully sold $75 million of corporate bonds, just weeks after it closed on a $800 million bond sale. The privately held company sold the bonds in two tranches: one $50 million issue with an 8 percent coupon due 2018 and one $25...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • Freeport bags export OK
    The US Department of Energy (DoE) has issued a preliminary export license for the Freeport LNG project in Texas.
  • PRGN lands $69m loan
    Paragon Shipping of Greece has secured a $69m loan that will be used to partially finance the construction of two containerships on order at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding in China.
  • TDW launches buyback
    US offshore titan Tidewater has declared a dividend while also announcing plans for a new share buyback programme.
  • Euroseas remains hungry
    Euroseas of Greece carded a first-quarter loss Friday that was deeper than many Wall Street forecasts.
  • Rieber turns it round
    Oslo-listed GC Rieber has returned to the black in the first quarter as revenue grew.
  • Yang Ming chops loss
    Taiwan's Yang Ming has cut its first quarter loss as costs were reduced.
  • China backs Greek orders
    Greek shipowners are continuing to cement relationships with Chinese banks and shipping organizations, with a several significant agreements signed this week.
  • Mermaid to bounce back
    Mermaid Maritime should bounce back from a disappointing quarter to see a much stronger second half of the year, according to analysts.
  • Celebrating wealth
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Fujian seals six
    China's Fujian Crown Ocean Shipbuilding has clinched an order to build six offshore service vessels (OSVs).
  • Bulker blocked
  • Crew ultimatum
    Twenty seafarers on a Vinashinlines cargoship in Pakistan say they will leave the ship to "save their lives."
  • Greek splash
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • NSC cuts losses
    Russia's Northern Shipping Company (NSC) has reduced the red ink in the first quarter as costs fell.
  • Going direct
    India is likely to allow two steel makers to bypass state-owned chartering group Transchart to book bulkers.
  • China's Greek loan pledge
    Chinese banks have promised to provide more cash to support Greek shipowners' newbuilding efforts following the visit of a star-studded trade delegation to one of the world's largest shipbuilding nations.
  • Exit delayed?
    Germany's Commerzbank is to buy and operate vessels from its struggling clients despite pledging to quit shipping last year.
  • Gulf Nav defaults
    Dubai tanker owner Gulf Navigation is in talks with banks after defaulting on covenants in the face of mounting losses.
  • Maersk Line back in profit
    Maersk Line returned to profit in the first quarter with a result of $204m compared to loss of $599m through the same period of last year.
  • Tragic tanker sold
    The Pratibha Shipping tanker involved in a fatal grounding last year has been sold by an Indian court.
  • Cover your ears
    Pop star Sting is to bring a musical about the decline of British shipbuilding to Broadway in New York.
  • Novoship rebounds
    Russia's Novoship, posted net earnings of RUB 89.99m ($2.85m) in the first quarter.
  • Cochin stake sale planned
    Cochin Shipyard has been tipped to become the first Indian state shipbuilder to be part-privatised.
  • Oldendorff owns up
    German shipowner Oldendorff Carriers has confirmed that it has ordered more handysize bulker newbuildings in China.
  • Safe books bulker pair
    Safe Bulkers says it has ordered a pair of eco-design panamax bulk carriers at an unnamed shipyard in Japan.
  • 'Sold' tanker arrested
    A product tanker reportedly purchase by Greece's Paradise Navigation has been arrested by Singapore's admiralty sheriff.
  • US volumes to weaken
    Growth in US container imports could "trickle to a standstill" by the end of the summer, a leading trade association has warned.
  • Davie seals STQ deal
    Canadian shipbuilder Davie has firmed up a contract to build North America's first dual-fuel LNG powered ferries for the province of Quebec.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • Vanguard expands LCL service in Indonesia
  • Maersk has profitable 1Q despite 'price war'
  • Aljex and AES Logistics integrate on intermodal rates
  • FMC proposes OTI reforms
    Under the proposed rule, licensed OTIs, which include non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOs) and freight forwarders, would have to renew their licenses every two years with the agency. Currently, OTIs have no such requirement.
  • Contractor picked for Miami dredge project
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday awarded a $122 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. for deepening the entrance to the Port of Miami to 50 feet. Excavation is expected to commence in August.
  • Group calls for supply chain accountability
    Investors and stakeholders from more than 115 organizations have banded together under the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility to ask global shippers to ensure the safety and welfare of their workers.
  • UPS releases new iPad app
  • Ex-Im Bank's $500 million loan helps Mongolian mine
    Once developed, the mine, which is located about 550 kilometers south of the capital city Ulaanbaatar, will be one of the largest copper mines in the world. It will also count as one of the most important projects in Mongolia.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 17, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe.
  • Bunker prices in the Americas end week mixed
    Demand was said to be average on the US Gulf, players confirmed with Bunkerworld.
  • NGO welcomes IMO resolution on technology cooperation
    Resolution has 'unlocked the door to serious consideration of further measures' to reduce GHG from shipping.
  • Fujairah prices hold steady
    Prices rising in Suez.
  • Big gains seen across Europe as week ends
    MGO records a double digit rise in Hamburg, Gibraltar.
  • Castrol's slow-steaming engine oil 'more widely available'
    Availability extends from five to 35 ports.
  • MEPC 65 clears important GHG agreement hurdle
    Hopes expressed that adopting resolution on technology transfer can allow IMO to move forward on work to control GHG emissions from shipping.
  • Bunker premiums still narrowing in Singapore
    Bunker demand could spike if prices soften further.
  • Diesel spill in Florida
    Fishing boat fire leads to spill.
  • Bunker price movements end week mixed
    Offices in Hong Kong and Busan closed.
  • Maersk group Q1 profit 'stronger than expected'
    Maersk Line swung to profit on higher freight rates and lower bunker expenses.
  • Norwegian owner in 'eco' bulkers play
    Design offers savings of five bunkers a day per vessel.
  • MBM debate kicked into the long grass at IMO
    Tug of war over principles continues to hinder progress, focus shifting to technical energy efficiency measures.
  • Noble pulls out of bunker sector, say market sources
    Less than a year ago the Group had announced plans to become a global bunker player.
  • Dan-Bunkering relocates another trader to Dubai
    Arjun Sundar to support firm's Dubai office.
  • Dual-fuel LNG ferries to be built in Canada
    Ro-Pax ferries to enter service in 2015 and operate on the St. Lawrence River.
  • d'Amico excerises options for 'eco design' tankers
    Vessels able to save between 6 to 7 mt of bunkers per day, says firm.
  • Aegean's 'conservative' credit policy limiting sales
    'One of our concerns is extending too much credit to people in this kind of environment,' says Chairman.
  • MHI seals sixth LNG order
    Shipyard to sign agreement with MOL this Friday.
  • Bunker suppliers seeking vessel claims at Malta
    Suppliers among marine firms seeking arrest warrants for

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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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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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