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June 20, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Northern European nations call on EU to resolve China solar dispute
  • Seaspan gains 4,600-TEUer chartered to MOL, operational fleet now 70
  • HK company proposing to build Nicaragua canal targets ships that new Panama Canal can't handle
  • Guangzhou Railway Corporation to build 6 cargo centres with new reforms
  • Drewry: Cascading to Asia-East Coast South America drives rates down
  • Singapore's non-oil exports in May decrease with 13.2 per cent slump in electronics exports
  • Dachser 2012 revenue surges more than 17pc and expect record revenue this year
  • Nhava Sheva repeats call for tenders to build fourth container terminal
  • Delhi: 50pc of global supermarket investment must go to local logistics
  • Official: Deepwater container port at Karachi to be complete by 2015
  • Lack of track leaves Canada with more freight than railways can move
  • Columbus airport gets boost from Cargolux Hong Kong freighter flights
  • DHL inaugurates newly expanded Cincinnati-Kentucky air cargo hub
  • Boeing to park 747-8s as cargo demand on long-haul routes declines

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • Containership order book drops to 20 pc of trading fleet as new deliveries surge
  • HC permits HK company to tow away Pratibha Tapi
  • MOL despatching tugboats to broken vessel in Indian Ocean
  • Oversupply seen negatively impacting global shipping industry
  • RINA approves new OSV rules & environmental notations
  • Exporters call for further cuts in interest rate
  • Exports fall by 1.1 pc, imports up 7 pc in May
  • DP World & JNPT ink Concession Agreement for 330-m Nhava Sheva (India) Gateway Terminal
  • RIL s port, power firms adding capacity to meet demand
  • Railways' gains from iron ore export halves
  • InterManager calls for flexibility after Maritime Labour Convention comes into force
  • Kothari kaka is no more

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New manager for DSV Road Ltd
  • Kuehne + Nagel creates new West Europe region
  • Imperial enlarges management
  • DVB Bank supervisory board changes
  • A.R.T. Logistics GmbH - GUS-Länder und Mongolei im Fokus
  • Cagliari International Container Terminal to expand network
  • Jan de Rijk Logistics signs contract with Garuda Indonesia
  • Geodis signs new contract with LG Electronics in Italy
  • Evergreen launches East Black Sea service
  • EuroAirport lays foundation stone for new freight terminal
  • Lithuania: more EIB support for railway modernisation
  • Drewry: vessel utilisation below 85% not the end of the...
  • Mercedes-Benz do Brasil produces two millionth vehicle
  • F-Logistik banking on Kögel for transporting...
  • Chapman Freeborn launches new Southern African service
  • New Vectron AC locomotives for Mitsui Rail Capital Europe
  • China Eastern steps up Vancouver service

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • MOL hit with class action suit
  • Siem to order newbuild dual fuel PSV
  • Horizon Lines to convert steam duo to dual fuel diesel
  • Crowley tug team recognized for Kulluk rescue tow
  • LNG fueled ferry now world's fastest ship
  • Container line giants propose alliance
  • Massive spar arrives in Gulf of Mexico

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • Port of Bellingham eyes land deal with Western Washington University
  • Transport secretary announces federal funds for Skagit River bridge
  • Cargill Oks purchase of Northstar Grain assets
  • Corps set to begin Columbia River dredging
  • Port of Seattle celebrates new Delta flights to Shanghai

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • Competition heats up between giant South Korea shipyards
    Forget Japan and China - the country's biggest builders keep their enemies close
  • Egypt to cash in on India's thirst for oil
    State-owned company books very large crude carrier Patris at $18,000 per day for a year
  • Strintzis returns to Hellenic Seaways after five-year gap
    Vardinoyannis steps down from board after quitting as chief executive
  • Seoul survivor
    South Korean receivership is a little too easy for some tastes
  • Maersk made the first move to form P3 alliance
    Cost-saving initiative signals further box line consolidation
  • Power ports
    India's ports show that state backing is not always the answer to maritime industry woes
  • Torm delists in the US
    Troubled Danish owner will wind down little-used Nasdaq deposits
  • MOL Comfort casualty highlights salvage 'gaps'
    Split boxship insured its hull for $66m with $17m in increased value disbursement
  • STX Pan Ocean will resume payments necessary to its daily operations
    Good news for South Korean carrier's bunker suppliers, crew members and ship agents
  • Capital books up to eight medium range tankers at Samsung Ningbo
    Evangelos Marinakis' group also eyes capesize project at Jinhai
  • Class actions pile up against car carriers in US
    Major lines face price fixing charges as global antitrust investigations continue
  • Post-panamax boxships feel the squeeze from ultra-large deliveries
    Number of laid-up vessels in this segment has doubled since last week
  • Merger talks between Hamburg Süd and Hapag-Lloyd are on hold
    But Oetker's annual report is upbeat about shipping
  • Boxship orderbook will fall to 16% of existing fleet by year-end
    More vessels are delivered than are ordered, despite renewed interest from buyers
  • Split MOL Comfort is drifting but stable
    MOL and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries investigate why boxship broke in two
  • Zeebrugge and Forth Ports sign strategic agreement
    Improved feeder links play to Belgian and UK players' traffic-flow strengths
  • DP World lengthens life of $1bn credit facility to 2018
    Details of the terms for 12-month extension are not made public

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • New US ship arrest steps up STX heat
    A NEW SHIP arrest has piled the pressure on STX Pan Ocean to seek Chapter 15 US protection while it restructures in Korea
  • Global newbuilding orders hit two-year high
    NEWBUILDING orders hit 222 ships aggregating about 15M dwt in May, a level not seen since May 2011, shipbroker Golden Destiny said today
  • Four kidnapped off Nigeria
    PIRATES in speedboats were reported today to have kidnapped four Indian and Polish crew members off oil supply vessel off Nigeria
  • Get personal, Skuld urges P&I sector
    P&I CLUBS need to be closer to their members and learn how they run their day-to-day businesses, Oslo's Skuld told Fairplay today
  • VLCC owners gain respite
    VLCCs lifted one-third more cargoes in May than in April, giving tanker owners a respite, a shipping consultancy said today
  • Yujin to be refunded on two cancelled orders
    SINGAPORE'S Yujin International said today it would get a full refund for advance payments, plus interest, for two newbuildings cancelled by a Chinese yard
  • Big boys elbow Panamaxes
    OWNERS of older Panamax box ships face a "bleak future", with vessels seen as obsolete given more ships arriving that top 10,000teu, a liner shipping analyst warned today
  • MISC reported to seek $750M loan
    MALAYSIA'S MISC is reportedly seeking a $750M, five-year-term loan to refinance its existing loan facility
  • China's newbuilding orders rise 44.2% y/y
    ORDERS for new ships climbed 44.2% year on year in the first five months of 2013, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry said today
  • Indonesian offshore exemption seen safe
    INDONESIA'S offshore cabotage exemption is likely to continue, a Thome subsidiary operating in the country told Fairplay
  • Drybulk snarls ease
    CONGESTION in major drybulk ports fell last week, as ship delays were lower by 19.6% in major iron ore ports, while major coal ports saw delay days rise by 3%
  • Shipment rise pushes up bulker rates
    INCREASING flows of major drybulk cargoes have caused the Baltic Dry Index to continue an upswing this week
  • Orders put SHI on course
    RECENT order wins have placed Samsung HI on track to achieving its order win target of $12Bn this year, said analysts
  • Box ship orders charge ahead
    BOX SHIP newbuilding orders so far in 2013 have more than doubled from the same period last year as lower prices tempt investors, a UK broker said today
  • Odfjell sells 49% of tank terminals unit
    DENMARK'S Odfjell said today it has closed the sale of a 49% stake in its tanks terminals business to US private equity group Lindsay Goldberg

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • Ship Agents Raise Concerns Over Nehru Port's New Terminal Plan
    Local agents of container lines have expressed skepticism and concern over a decision by India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru to develop its fourth container terminal project with "one mega terminal" instead of two separate facilities. "We apprehend that the mega terminal would excite interest from 'fewer' bidders as it would be...
  • APM Terminals, Ningbo Port to Invest in Meishan Container Terminal
    Ningbo Port Group and APM Terminals have signed an agreement to jointly invest in and operate berths 3, 4 and 5 at the Chinese port's Meishan Container Terminal. The deal reflects a 75 percent investment by Ningbo Port Group and a 25 percent investment by APM Terminals, the port-operating arm of...
  • Rail Gains Popularity for Asia-Europe Trade
    Slow-steaming by shipping lines, the shift of production centers in China inland and the easing of customs barriers in Eastern Europe are rapidly opening up overland transport routes between Asia and Europe. Trans-Russia routes from China into Eastern Europe and the ancient Silk Road via Kazakhstan are all seeing rising volumes....
  • Neovia Logistics to Acquire MIQ Holdings' Contract Logistics Division
    Neovia Logistics has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the contract logistics division of MIQ Holdings. The contract logistics business provides warehouse management and fulfillment services, distribution solutions and other value-added supply chain services through a network of nine facilities in the U.S. and Canada. "This acquisition is a great strategic fit...
  • Tuthill Joins Spectrum Logistics as VP
    Gregory Tuthill, Spectrum Logistics' new vice presidentSpectrum Logistics and its parent company TOTE Logistics have hired Gregory Tuthill as vice president of the Spectrum team. Tuthill will focus on achieving zero safety incidents, completing the implementation of a new transportation management system, developing relationships with key logistics and maritime customers and...
  • Port of Tacoma's Container Volume Continues Upward Trend
    The Port of Tacoma reported container volume in May was 758,071 20-foot-equivalent units, increasing 31 percent year-over-year. The monthly gain reflects the its addition of the Grand Alliance and its associated carriers last July, as well as positive year-to-date growth from established customers, the Washington state port said in a written...
  • Walsh Gets CEO Job at Port Canaveral
    he board of commissioners of the Canaveral Port Authority in Florida has unanimously approved John Walsh as the new CEO of Port Canaveral. Walsh had served in the interim role since March as the board sought to replace former CEO Stan Payne. He was hired in February 2011 as deputy executive...
  • Japanese Exports to US Continue to Surge
    Japan's exports to the United States rose for the fifth straight month in May on a year-on-year basis, surging 16.3 percent to 1.041 trillion yen ($10.96 billion), according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Ministry on June 19. The pace of growth in Japan's exports to the U.S. in May...
  • Two More Ships Diverted From Maher Terminals
    Maher Terminals at the Port of New York and New Jersey has diverted two more vessels to other marine terminals to be discharged, as the terminal operator struggles to get back on track after problems with installation of a new Navis terminal operating system. Seven vessels in total have now...
  • Report: E-Commerce to Increase Need for Global Courier, Delivery Services
    The global courier and delivery services industry's revenue is expected to rise 3.5 percent in 2013, according to an industry market research report from IBISWorld. The improvement is driven by an increasing number of individuals with Internet access, enabling more consumers to order goods from e-commerce Web sites, said Lauren Setar,...
  • IAG Cargo to Boost London-Rio de Janeiro Freight Capacity
    IAG Cargo adds another freight flight on its London-Rio de Janeiro route.IAG Cargo will offer additional freight capacity between London and Rio de Janeiro. The new flight will bring the weekly total on the Rio de Janeiro route to seven frequencies, adding an extra 42 metric tons of capacity per week....
  • Maersk Line Sells Pan-European Rail Unit to UK's Freightliner
    Freightliner, the United Kingdom's second largest rail freight operator, today announced its acquisition of ERS Railways, the pan-European intermodal rail company, from ocean carrier Maersk Line. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval. As part of the deal, Rotterdam-based ERS has signed a...
  • DP World to Build Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru
    The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, a container-handling port in India, and Nhava Sheva Gateway Terminal, a subsidiary of DP World at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, today signed a concession agreement for the development of a stand-alone container-handling facility at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Under the deal, a terminal with a quay length...
  • Infographic: How the P3 Network Stacks Up
    The P3 Network announced between Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM will bring together portions of the three largest global container ship fleets. The alliance, which is planned for the second quarter of 2014, will enable the three carriers to deploy their largest vessels in the Asia-Europe trade...
  • Implant Sciences Sells QS-B220 Systems to Major European Airport for Air Cargo Screening
    WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwired - Jun 17, 2013) - Implant Sciences Corporation (OTCQB:IMSC), a high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security and defense markets, today announced the sale of Quantum SnifferTM QS-B220 desktop explosives trace detectors to a major international airport in the European Union for use in air cargo screening. The Company...
  • Port of Long Beach Board Approves Budget, Names Fields as Board President
    Thomas Fields, the Port of Long Beach's new board president. The Port of Long Beach's board of harbor commissioners has approved a $1.02 billion budget for fiscal year 2014. The port's "aggressive" modernization, with projects such as the Middle Harbor terminal and Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement, pushed the overall budget up by 6.6 percent...
  • Europe's Port Sector Talks Focus on Long-Term Success
    The European Commission's social dialogue committee in the port sector launched today in Brussels with port authorities, terminal operators, dockworkers and other port workers across the European Union. The new committee, which aims to promote discussions and represent both the employers and workers' sides of the port industry, will examine the...
  • Drewry Trans-Pacific Rate Holds at $1,957
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, June 19, 2013 Full-size image Drewry's Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark remained at $1,957 for a third week in the week of June 19, according to the latest release of the Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark. This comes less than two weeks ahead of the July...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • 60 sign up
    Owners of all 60 ships in the US government's Maritime Security Program (MSP) renewed contracts worth $2bn.
  • Fire out on Triple-E
    Giant containership Eugen Maersk reported to have suffered fire in three containers in Gulf of Aden.
  • Not alarmed
    Master investor Wilbur L Ross was midway through a live video address to New York's Marine Money office from his London conference room when a woman's voice drowned out his.
  • BDI pushing 1,000
    The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is nearing the 1,000 mark, a level not seen on the spot market indicator since early December.
  • P3 to dominate
    JP Morgan has backed the new P3 tie-up between Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM to become a "giant" of the industry, with some Asian lines losing out.
  • Nordic thrown a lifeline
    Creditors have again given Nordic Shipholding more time in its ongoing quest to find fresh investment or face being wound up.
  • Braemar on track
    London broker Braemar Shipping Services has shrugged off some recent high-profile departures and said it is trading in line with expectations so far this year.
  • Tanker needs a tow
    An Indian court has approved the salvage of a drifting Pratibha Shipping tanker off Mumbai.
  • CSAV closes on $500m
    Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has fired the starting gun on a huge fundraiser to finance its fleet expansion.
  • NewLead admits nickel pickle
    NewLead Holdings has admitted that a coil of nickel wire, which it tried unsuccessfully to use as collateral to secure financing, was grossly overvalued.
  • Greek appetite grows
    Greek shipowners have recorded their most prolific monthly newbuilding spree in over four years, according to broker Golden Destiny.
  • Liu gets the chop
    The general manager of struggling Chinese owner Sinotrans & CSC has been removed from his post.
  • STX PO slide goes on
    Struggling Korean bulker owner STX Pan Ocean has seen its shares plunge again on Wednesday, the second day of trading since it filed for court rehabilitation.
  • Siem to order PSV
    Norway's Siem Offshore is set to order a new large platform supply ship (PSV) backed by a long-term charter to Shell.
  • Eight acquitted
    Eight Russian crew have been cleared of weapons smuggling in Nigeria, but seven colleagues remain on trial.
  • HHI orders up by over 50%
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has seen shipbuilding orders rise by over 50% during the year to date.
  • Bergen awaits ruling
    Norway's Bergen Group expects a judgement next month in its legal battle over a late hull delivery from Poland.
  • Adour officer released
    A French officer has been freed after being seized from a tanker off Togo.
  • NOCC ties up two
    Norwegian Car Carriers has signed new time charter contracts for two of its wholly owned vessels.
  • Seroja and LDA split
    Seroja Investments, the Indonesian bulker owner, has terminated a shipping joint venture with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA).
  • Cosco's X factor
    China's Cosco Shipyard Group is lining up an order for two drillships from a Texas newcomer.
  • Korea's citadel order
    Korea has ruled that domestic vessels plying pirate-infested waters must install a citadel from 19 June.
  • MHI starts Comfort probe
    Japan's MOL said it has started working with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to find out why the MOL Comfort broke in two in the Indian Ocean on Monday.
  • FSL beefs up board
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSLT) has looked to bolster its board with the appointment of a veteran lawyer and a restructuring expert.
  • Conti books eight
    Conti Reederei has reportedly ordered up to eight ultramax bulkers at China's Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry.
  • STX ship arrests mount
    Embattled South Korean shipowner STX Pan Ocean has had another ship arrested - this time in the US.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • DOT releases $15.6 million for I-5 bridge repair
    The funding follows $1 million in quick release emergency relief from the department provided the day after the collapse. The Washington State Department of Transportation will use the funds to build a new replacement span.
  • U.S., Canada to expand cargo pre-clearance to Peace Bridge
  • Concrete sector raises HOS issues in House hearing
    "Every day is different in the construction field, thus companies need the flexibility to deliver contract when the customer needs it," said Chandler Concrete Co.'s Jeffrey Dean Hinkle in response to the new federal hours of service rules.
  • Freightliner buys Maersk's European intermodal operator
    The intemodal operator said the purchase of ERS supports its strategy of developing businesses in rail markets beyond its base market in the United Kingdom. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • Broken MOL box ship continue to drift
    The Japanese liner company said it has arranged for a patrol boat, which has already departed from Port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, to monitor the state of the vessel and cargo and prepare for tow operations.
  • Mexico near-shoring taking hold
  • G6 to skip two Asia-Europe sailings in summer
  • Bumper fiscal 4Q for FedEx
  • Court upholds Ex-Im Bank support to Air India

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 19, 2013
  • Expanding capacity will allow LNG bunkering at Polish terminal
    Work is speeding up on Poland's Swinoujscie terminal.
  • Hong Kong confirms plans for 0.05% sulphur MGO limit
    Aims to implement strict limit for MGO supplied in Hong Kong to improve local air quality.
  • Prices soften in South African hub
    But stay firm in Fujairah.
  • Prices seesaw in European hub
    380 cSt material drops $7 in Piraeus.
  • Oil terminal wants more tanks
    VTT Vasiliko seeks permission for third phase of construction.
  • STX: Bunker suppliers 'will get paid'
    STX Pan Ocean says payments for bunkers and crew will resume.
  • Japan's bunker sales fall again
    Long-term fuel oil demand expected to decline.
  • Study questions effectiveness of current global sulphur limit
    Reduction of global limit having negligible impact on marine fuel sulphur emissions, despite good compliance record.
  • Ferry company to undergo 'fundamental reorganisation'
    High fuel prices and competition from low-cost airlines cited as factors in major reorganisation.
  • IFO prices resume climb in Asia
    Smooth supplies reported across key ports.
  • WFS arrests STX Pan Ocean vessel
    Pos Leader is the latest in a series of arrests.
  • Panama bunker sales record marginal growth in Q1
    More ships bunkering at Pacific end of the canal, according to the Panama Maritime Authority.
  • 'New possibilities' in ship design with wider Panamax Canal
    Greater canal width will allow naval architects to design more efficient vessels.
  • Bank clinches LNG supply deal in Baltic region
    Move comes ahead of start of operations by small-scale terminals in the Baltic and Scandinavia.
  • Top speed confirmed for LNG-fuelled ferry
    Francisco has achieved lightship speed of 58.1 knots with full load of fuel, says Incat.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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