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August 21, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • More tainted New Zealand dairy imports prompts wider China ban
  • Riga terminal's auto-RFID box handling system boasts 40 moves per hour
  • Hebei ports volume up 16pc to 500 million tonnes in first seven months
  • Zhanjiang port's half year container volume up 11pc to 159,000 TEU
  • Guangxi half-year volume growth slows to 5.3pc, but boxes up 15.7pc
  • HK's Modern Terminals appoints Vivian Tso as chief financial officer
  • China's Huawei and ZTE to set up US$1.6 billion mobile network in Ethiopia
  • Singapore unveils ambitious master plan to double air, sea capacity
  • Dimerco sponsors Taipei CSCMP conference on resilient supply chains
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen taps into Mexican exports, ups sailings from Veracruz
  • Sigmund Rismyhr to join ISS as new Central America general manager
  • Project cargo training to be held in conjunction with Breakbulk Americas
  • Cathay Pacific posts 1.9pc decline in July air cargo to 122,920 tonnes
  • US investigators say crashed UPS plane had 7-second warning before impact
  • Air China's cargo volume down 3.6pc in July as fuel prices rise
  • India moves to open first aviation university to meet demand for air crew
  • Leipzig airport bucks global trend, up 3.7pc in first half to 513,275 tonnes

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • Changing northern hemisphere peak season making it harder for carriers: Drewry
  • Fourth consecutive month of decline for China's Logistics Prosperity Index
  • Imports from Pakistan shrink due to weak rupee
  • Bahri Tabuk inaugurated on occasion of maiden voyage from Mumbai Port
  • CONCOR Directors visit Gujarat Pipavav Port
  • Major Ports box throughput down in April-July
  • Dedicated warehouse for Hero MotoCorp commissioned at Adani Logistics Park, Gurgaon
  • Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 7.90 pc in April-July
  • Parliament passes historic Companies Bill 2012
  • Infrastructure Update

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Etihad Rail signs MoU with Swiss logistics provider Bertschi
  • Nairobi airport operating normally again
  • TX Logistik tests train between Gyor and Salzgitter
  • DHL Express inaugurates new logistics centre in St...
  • PortMiami director to continue
  • New US stations for IAG small freight collection
  • No peak season lift for transpacific rates
  • UK: careless truck drivers to be punished more severely
  • XPO Logistics finalizes acquisition of 3PD
  • Shipping Australia welcomes new commander to the helm
  • UNCTAD publishes liner connectivity index
  • Air Tahiti Nui modernizes IT with Champ
  • Swisslog presents mixed bag of results for H1/2013
  • 50,000th Fuso Canter truck sold in Australia
  • Deutsche Bahnanschlüsse
  • Kurz vor dem Abheben

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • KKR forms $580 million Maritime Finance Company
  • BAE Hawaii gets another $12.8 million for DDG 90 repairs
  • Bollinger Shipyards delivers seventh Sentinel Class cutter
  • Seatankers takes delivery of third PSV from Zhejiang
  • Bahri joins MOU studying Saudi super yard
  • Port of Long Beach cuts air pollution
  • Floatel orders another semi from Keppel FELS shipyard
  • Last Avondale-built LPD completes builder's trials

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index down during month of July
  • Port of Pasco taps Bouten as GC/CM for airport project
  • Mitsui vessel rescues stranded fisherman
  • BNSF eyes $125 million for Washington rail upgrades
  • Maritime Labour Convention goes into force today

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • Diplomatic channels open to secure Desh Shanti release
    Media claims that detention was politically motivated are 'distorted', says Iran
  • North Sea aframax earnings climb $4,000 overnight
    Earnings at highest level since mid-April
  • Navios Acquisition sees revenues surge from expanded fleet
    Angeliki Frangou says tanker owner stands ready to do more deals
  • China Shipping Development targets overseas product tanker markets
    State giant takes advantage of increased Chinese exports to Southeast Asia
  • StealthGas posts weaker profits
    Chief executive Vafias hails new deals as owner withdraws from spot market and seeks more period charters
  • Philippines ferry deaths are bound to happen eventually
    There are statistical consequences to carrying 50m passengers per year
  • Korean Register in tie-up with state financier
    Move to counter effect of industry downturn
  • Maersk Line upgraded to 'outperform'
    Second-quarter results were 'little short of spectacular', says analyst Macquarie
  • Woodside pushes ahead with floating LNG for Browse export project
    Shell design being used
  • GasLog posts strong second-quarter profits
    Newbuilding deliveries ratchet up revenues for LNG specialist
  • James Fisher sees profits rise as offshore oil division strengthens
    Operating profits rise 11% to £22.2m
  • Structural change could signal Hapag-Lloyd IPO
    Flotation bid and merger option still some way off for German owner
  • Navios eyes more deals as first HSH ships are transferred
    Navios Partners given 5% slice of newly formed Navios Europe
  • Cebu declares state of emergency
    Oil spill from cargoship and ferry collision reaches shorelines of villages in Cordova
  • Laden capesize buckles after grounding outside Richards Bay
    Seventeen-year-old bulker was only minutes into a voyage taking coal to China
  • Belships board rejects chairman's takeover bid
    Owner raised funds for newbuildings through share issue deal with Sonata
  • Aegean hikes profit in second quarter
    Lower sales outweighed by reduced costs and lower losses on vessel disposals
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine signs $174m deal to ship coal
    South Korean line lands contract of affreightment for Korea Midland Power
  • Brazil oil investment to boost tanker trades
    Five-year bid to become major player provides opportunities to tanker owners
  • Sembcorp plans Saudi Arabia shipyard
    Feasibility assessment starts

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • Navios Europe launched
    ANGELIKI Frangou's Navios Group today announced forming Navios Europe, a new entity that will acquire distressed tonnage from HSH
  • Spill spreads in deadly Philippines disaster
    LOCAL authorities in the Philippines have declared a "state of calamity" as oil spilling from the sunken ro-pax St Thomas Aquinas spread today to towns near Cebu
  • StealthGas shares sink on earnings miss
    NASDAQ-listed StealthGas today reported quarterly earnings that disappointed both Wall Street investors and founder Harry Vafias
  • TMSC expanding into crude and LNG
    SHANGHAI-listed box carrier TMSC said today it plans to order 10 VLCCs and four LNG carriers
  • Lithuanian Shipping's losses 1H13 deepen
    LITHUANIAN Shipping said losses totalled 9.8M litas ($3.79M) in 1H13, deeper than 8.3M litas year on year
  • Nanjing's port profits drop by 27.8%
    SHANGHAI-listed Nanjing Port said it had net profits of 16M yuan ($2.6M) in 1H13, representing a 27.8% year on year drop
  • PETRONAS ships move shocked MISC
    MISC HAS said it was stunned by the decision of its parent PETRONAS to build its own fleet
  • GasLog touts prospects
    NYSE-listed GasLog today reported higher profits on a larger fleet and confirmed a rising preference for fuel-efficient tonnage versus older vessels
  • Aegean falls short
    BUNKER supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has reported lower adjusted profits on weaker margins
  • COSCO International's 1H profits fall 44%
    HONG KONG-listed COSCO International's profits dropped 44% year on year to HK$130.9M ($13.4M) in 1H13, due to weak demand for shipping services
  • COSL's profits rise
    CHINA Oilfield Service said today its 1H13 net profits climbed to 3.18Bn yuan ($520M), a 32.6% year on year climb
  • 5 migrants feared dead
    RESCUERS today saved 106 migrants from a smuggling vessel swamped 120nm off Christmas Island, but a search has been suspended for up to five victims
  • Hainan Strait profits cut by one-third
    SHENZHEN-listed Hainan Strait Shipping said its net profits dropped 34.63% year on year in 1H13, to 67.21M yuan ($10.9M)
  • Formosa to invest $1.15Bn in Oz scheme
    TAIWAN'S largest private group, Formosa Plastics, has agreed to invest $1.15Bn in the Iron Bridge metals scheme in Australia
  • Offshore stays 'neutral'
    THE RATING for Singapore's oil and gas services segment remains 'neutral', as players delivered mixed results for 2Q13, DMG & Partners said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • ILA, Virginia Employers Resume Local Talks
    International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett and other ILA officials met with employer representatives Tuesday in an effort to reach agreement on a local contract covering about 1,650 dockworkers in the Port of Virginia. Although the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance ratified a coastwide master contract last April, supplemental local...
  • Australia's Merchandise Imports Jumped in July
    Australia's international merchandise imports in July totaled A$22.0 billion (about US$20.0 billion), a jump of 20 percent from $18.3 billion in June, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In seasonally adjusted terms, goods imports rose 5 percent between June and July to $21.5 billion. Intermediate and other merchandise goods increased...
  • ALAN Founder, Terminal Chairman 'Jock' Menzies Dies
    John T. "Jock" Menzies III, a Baltimore warehousing executive who turned his logistics talents to global disaster relief, helping hundreds of thousands of people survive in the wake of earthquakes and hurricanes, died Aug. 17. He was 69. Menzies was fatally injured in an accident on his own property in Arnold,...
  • ILA Expresses 'Solidarity' With New York Port Drivers
    The International Longshoremen's Association said it is in "full solidarity" with owner-operator container haulers who have suffered "undue hardship" during this summer's operational delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey. "These independent port drivers, whose livelihoods are based on the number of moves they make, were subjected to...
  • Protests Again Disrupt Oakland Port Operations
    All of the marine terminals at the Port of Oakland were back in operation by mid-morning Tuesday following more trucker demonstrations and a claim by dockworkers that the trucker pickets presented a health and safety issue at one of the terminals. Harbor truckers are angry about delays at Oakland marine terminals...
  • South Carolina Ports Authority Posts Revenue Growth
    South Carolina Ports Authority reported its revenue in fiscal year 2013, ending June 30, 2013, was $140.49 million, up 7 percent year-over-year from $130.95 million. The SCPA's fiscal year 2013 operating expenses totaled $127.77 million, leaving operating earnings of $12.72 million, a net gain of $5.45 million from the previous year. "Given...
  • Trucking Profits in Slow-Paced Recovery
    Top 50 Truckload Carriers 2011-2012 Full-size chart The U.S. economy marked a milestone in June: the beginning of a fifth straight year of recovery as measured by growth in gross domestic product. Don't worry, you didn't miss the ticker-tape parade. With GDP increasing 1.1 percent and 1.7 percent in the first and...
  • PTA Holdings Expands Refrigerated Service
    PTA Holdings is expanding its refrigerated truckload business, adding a baked goods shipper in San Antonio, Texas, to balance northbound and southbound loads. The new customer provides bakery products to the fast-food industry. PTA's refrigerated fleet will haul baked goods from San Antonio to Chicago and Wisconsin. The northbound loads will help...
  • Air Canada's Cargo Slipped 0.8 Percent in June
    Air Canada reported cargo traffic of 130.5 million metric ton-kilometers in June, down 0.8 percent compared with the same month last year, according to Statistics Canada. Cargo volume for Canada's largest airline was 20.5 million kilograms in June, falling 1.5 percent year-over-year. With regard to cargo, Air Canada's load factor was...
  • US to Investigate Imports of Oil Country Tubular Goods
    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that the U.S. oil country tubular goods industry is "materially injured" by imports of OCTG products from nine nations that are sold at "less than fair value." As a result of the commission's determinations, as well as a unanimous vote by all six ITC...
  • US Intermodal Rates Fall to Six-Week Low
    Overall index, week of August 19, 2013 Full-size image U.S. intermodal rates fell $8 in the week of Aug. 19, pulling the average down to a six-week low at $2,009, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The top 12 and top 18...
  • Clarksons' Profit Stalls
    Clarksons, the world's biggest shipbroker and shipping services group, posted stagnant profits and revenues for the first half of the year amid depressed markets in most shipping sectors. Pre-tax profit was unchanged at £10.8 million ($16.75 million) in the six months through June as the London-based firm's revenue edged up to...
  • Navios Group Forms European Subsidiary
    The Navios Group has announced the formation of Navios Europe as the next step in concluding its letter of intent signed with HSH Nordbank in April 2013. Navios Europe, which will initially acquire five container vessels and five product tankers from debtors of HSH, will be owned 47.5 percent by Navios...
  • Survey: Shippers' Confidence Continues to Build in Europe
    Stifel Logistics Confidence Index: Total freight (air and ocean). Full-size image The Stifel Nicolaus Logistics Confidence Index, a monthly survey of international shippers and forwarders measuring Europe-based air and ocean freight trade lanes, conducted by Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Research Group, rose for a third month in August, up 8.9 percent...
  • Transloading's Upward Track
    Los Angeles-Long Beach handles some 40 percent of U.S. containerized imports, but what happens to that cargo once it lands is undergoing fundamental change, reflecting larger trends in U.S. freight transportation. The main point is rail's growth in popularity overall as a means of moving goods imported through LA-Long Beach, and...
  • GlobalFoundries' Upstate NY Plant Requires World-Class Supply Chain
    When Werner von Braun flew over a former 19th century pig farm in upstate New York's Luther Forest in the late 1940s, his eyes lit up. The site in the town of Malta, at the foot of Lake Saratoga, reminded the German rocket scientist of Bavaria and struck him as...
  • Norfolk Southern to Hike Domestic Intermodal Rates
    Norfolk Southern double-stack intermodal trainNorfolk Southern will hike its domestic intermodal rates in September. Effective Sept. 15, the Class I railroad's equipment management program rates published in open-ended Norfolk Southern price quotations will be increased by 2.5 percent. A customized file listing the affected quotes and the new rate will be...
  • COSCO Container Lines Americas Appoints Peter R. Vigil AVP for Export Sales
    Secaucus, NJ (August 19, 2013) - Mr. Timothy Marsh, Executive Vice President, Trade, of COSCO Container Lines Americas, Inc. (CCLA) has announced the appointment of Peter R. Vigil to the position of Assistant Vice President for Export Sales. CCLA is one of the world's premier ocean carriers, calling on ports...
  • Port Everglades Participates in 'Safety of Souls at Sea' Conference
    DATE: August 19, 2013MEDIA CONTACTS: Maisy AlpertPHONE: 954-468-3505EMAIL: malpert@broward.org BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - Port Everglades staff and port users discussed the Port's relationship with seafarers, most of whom are from outside the United States, and their needs at the annual conference of the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) held in Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 5-8, 2013....

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • CSAV sets revised target
    Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) is moving forward with a fundraiser aimed at securing the cash it needs to finance a series of containerships under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
  • Sun sets on Princess cruise
    Efforts to overhaul the cruise sector's image suffered another setback Tuesday following the cancellation of a trip tied to a vessel that just received a $30m makeover.
  • GLOG keeps its cool
    GasLog doesn't plan on raising additional equity to fund its latest round of ship acquisitions anytime soon, according to chief executive Paul Wogan.
  • Jumpstart for drybulk
    A leading equity analyst upgraded shares of Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping Tuesday based on a bet that asset prices are starting to stabilise.
  • GASS loses ground
    Shares of Greece's StealthGas tumbled in early trading Tuesday after turning in a second-quarter result that failed to live up to expectations.
  • Cape hopes rising
    Capesize rates today hit the highest level of the year and hope is rising for a strong fourth quarter and further progress in 2014 and 2015.
  • NNA on the money
    Navios Maritime Acquisition (NNA) has trimmed its second quarter deficit and met Wall Street forecasts in the process.
  • Stealth sights more buys
    Harry Vafias says further acquisitions are on the cards for StealthGas as the Nasdaq-listed owner reports a dip in second quarter earnings.
  • Another floater for Oz?
    Woodside Petroleum has called for floating LNG (FLNG) to be used to develop the Browse gas reserves off Western Australia.
  • FRNT wins VLCC fight
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has culled a fourth VLCC newbuilding at Jinhai Heavy Industries after winning a dispute over the cancellation of three other tankers at the yard.
  • Trio eye Saudi yard
    National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) is joining forces with compatriot oil firm Saudi Aramco and Singaporean engineering giant Sembcorp Marine to develop a yard in the Middle Eastern country.
  • Navios redraws HSH pact
    A third listed company from the Navios empire has been added to a vehicle taking over 10 distressed vessels from HSH Nordbank.
  • GasLog turns Q2 profit
    GasLog swung to a profit in the second quarter thanks to the delivery of three newbuildings this year.
  • MOL ship saves one
    A Mitsui OSK Lines LNG carrier has rescued a fisherman stranded off the Philippines after his vessel ran out of fuel.
  • Keppel wins a fifth
    Keppel has bagged an order to build a fifth offshore accommodation unit for its Oslo-listed subsidiary Floatel.
  • Reach red for now
    Reach Subsea has recorded a loss for the second quarter which saw the company build the foundations of its business.
  • Yujin selling again
    London-listed Yujin International has continued the sell-off of its small fleet of bunker tankers.
  • Kiani Satu going down
    A German controlled general cargo ship refloated in South Africa just three days ago looks set to sink.
  • Writedown hits Glencore
    Glencore Xstrata has revealed a huge loss in its first financial report as a combined company after writing down the value of Xstrata's assets.
  • Fisher books strong profit
    James Fisher has impressed the City with a strong set of first half accounts.
  • SHI confirms double
    Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has confirmed an order for a pair of LNG carriers.
  • Fisher sells Foreland slice
    James Fisher has confirmed speculation about the sale of its ro-ro investment and offloaded its stake in Foreland Holdings to partner Hadley Shipping.
  • Belships board says no
    Belship's board of directors have advised shareholders not to accept the current mandatory offer for the Norwegian shipowner.
  • Port slashes emissions
    The US Port of Long Beach has cut diesel particulates by 81% since 2005, according to a newly released analysis.
  • Minerva opts for eB/L
    Minerva Marine has become the latest shipowner to sign up to electronic bill of lading (eB/L) for its dry bulk fleet.
  • Smart looks doomed
    A capesize bulker that ran aground off Richards Bay in South Africa looks set to be a constructive total loss.
  • Aegean profit doubles
    Aegean Marine Petroleum has seen its profit for the second quarter of 2013 double compared to a year ago.
  • Moundreas cape aground
    Authorities in South Africa are struggling to free a capesize bulker that ran aground in rough seas off Richard's Bay, officials told TradeWinds Monday.
  • Calling Uncle Sam
    A leading US barge operator has turned to the federal government for aid in financing an order at Conrad Industries of Louisiana.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • Survey says California has busiest highways
    The 21.4 billion miles traveled on California's Interstate 5 during 2011 (the most recent year available) puts the road in the top spot as the nation's busiest interstate. Los Angeles can lay claim to the busiest interstate in a U.S. city.
  • Florida dishes out $5 million for intermodal projects
    FDOT on Monday awarded $5 million worth of grants to four logistics projects in the state, including $2.5 million for the South Florida Logistics Center in Miami, from the state's new intermodal infrastructure support program.
  • GENCO taps Nightingale as Transportation Logistics head
    In this role, Tom Nightingale will be responsible for growing revenue and expanding GENCO's logistics business. Today, the Pittsburgh-based 3PL firm manages more than $1.5 billion in freight annually.
  • VIT's legal status changed
  • Maersk to hike rates to South America west coast
  • Washington Notebook: NCBFAA seeks to loosen 'confidentiality' standard
  • Navios takes delivery of 2 containerships
  • Contrasting fortunes at SoCal ports continues in July
  • Old Dominion opens Chicago service center
  • New maritime labor convention comes into force
    "This convention is a milestone in maritime history," said ILO director-general. "The product of tripartite dialogue and international cooperation, it enables decent working and living conditions for seafarers."
  • IAG brings small cargo service to Atlanta, Dallas
  • SeaIntel finds P3 a tough act to follow
  • AA adds full cargo service to Indianapolis
  • Emissions fall at Port of Long Beach
  • Supply Chain Solutions expands in Illinois
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 20, 2013
  • Senior appointment at SkySails
    'Shipping must change course' says new sales and service manager.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah
    Good demand and sufficient avails reported.
  • Bunker prices soft in Rotterdam
    Prices firming in the Mediterranean.
  • Vessel splits in two off Richards Bay
    'We are trying to remove the 1,769 mt of fuel from the vessel, as well as 130 mt of diesel and some other oils.'
  • Plant cuts straight run fuel oil production by almost half
    Major upgrade at one of Russia's largest refineries is expected to be complete next month.
  • Russian bunker company acquires Baltic player
    Gazprom Neft has acquired another bunker company based outside Russia.
  • Navig8 unit issues shares to fund fuel-efficient newbuilds
    Newbuilds expected to cut bunker costs by $5,000 per day.
  • Asian bunker prices lack direction
    Supplies getting tight for some players at Tokyo Bay.
  • Baltic Sea Bunkering records losses for FY 2012
    Firm sold 507,000 mt of bunker fuel during 2012.
  • Desulphurisation system could be deployed 'shore-side'
    Study to determine viability of using system at berth.
  • BFC inks bunker supply deal with Russian Cruises
    Company to provide bunkers to river passenger carrier during upcoming G20 summit.
  • Canada Transport Minister encourages use of cold ironing
    Government looking forward to 'developing similar projects' at other ports, says Lisa Raitt.
  • First OPL bunker delivery at Kochi during monsoon season
    Delivery conducted by Shree Krishna XV on August 14, says source.

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