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November 21, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • HK docker dead, one hurt when crane knocks over 3 boxes crushing van
  • Asia-US east coast peak season volume up 18pc exceeding expectations
  • LA continues box slide in October, down 4.7pc while LB rises 8.7pc
  • Long Beach joins Los Angeles in repealing never collected cargo tax
  • CSCL, UASC and OOCL slot exchange on two intra-Asia services
  • Mega ships risk cargo bunching as boxes will come in waves: APMT chief
  • Port of Virginia posts 17.8pc October volume increase to 206,597 TEU
  • Scrap world responds as Bangladesh offers top dollar for ship breaking
  • Fujian to build a US$16.41 million overseas logistics park in Warsaw
  • Sino-Kazakh border point builds railway siding for inspection use
  • Beijing-financed Xinjiang Grain Logistics Project starts construction
  • PSA, Incheon Port Authority sign MoU to work more on port development
  • UK's Peel Port signs accords with South Korea's Busan Port Authority
  • Yusen Logistics expands Trans-Atlantic airfreight service
  • LATAM Airlines reverses loss, posting 3Q profits of US$52 million
  • AirBridgeCargo carries 3pc more across international network in 3Q

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
  • Carriers using blank sailings as an option to adjust & manage capacity, finds analysis
  • Leading lights of the sector to grace CTL 2013
  • Reducing CO2 is economic 'no brainer' for shipowners, ICS tells UN climate change conference
  • SCI announces rate restoration on ISE, IPAK services
  • Veg. exports to Saudi Arabia hit on higher pesticide residues
  • IFFCO's new barge jetty to facilitate more efficient services to farmers & better availability of fertilisers
  • Mundra Port's H1 coal handling tops 9.9 mt
  • New technology drives GCC's supply chain efficiency, says DP World official
  • Govt may tweak road project exit policy
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand
  • Why do we not use our water bodies?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • VTG pushes up revenue and net profit further
  • Huettemann subsidiary Rabelink sets up new firm in Romania
  • Volga-Dnepr's high-speed generator rotor delivery to Canada
  • Green light for container terminal studies in Bordeaux
  • Long Beach harbour commission seeks new president
  • XPO Logistics acquires Optima Service Solutions
  • Boeing flies third B787-9 Dreamliner
  • Truck overtaking ban to enhance safety
  • BWG Reimer turning into Reimer Logistics
  • Iraqi Airways intends to buy up to 16 CS300s
  • Saf-Holland satisfied with business
  • Amendment to Andex services' winter sailing schedule
  • Kögel sticks to management team

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
  • J.F Lehman sells Northeast Ship Repair
  • USS bestows AOTOS awards at annual New York event
  • Maritime worth $30 billion to Washington State economy
  • GE Transportation books first sale of new 12V250
  • November 20, 2013 Aker Philly lays keel of second SeaRiver aframax
  • Crowley gains more than 100 CSA awards
  • November 20, 2013 Sold by J.F. Lehman, Drew and ACR will merge

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Seattle Port Commission Oks draft budget/finance plan for 2014
  • Port of Pasco names Ballew new economic development boss
  • Evergreen Line eyes rate restoration moves
  • WSF plans to convert ferry class to liquified natural gas engines
  • Corps seeking public input on lower Snake dredging requests

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
  • Nigeria's refinery overhaul will stifle growing product tanker trade
    Abuja sees privatisation as the way to cut seaborne imports
  • Marenave remains upbeat despite dip in profit
    German firm plans to expand despite König's exit
  • The pros and cons of private equity
    Finance may offer a tonic but it is definitely not a panacea
  • Jones Act increases shipping costs, says Drewry
    Restrictions drive up prices but carriers offer more direct calls
  • DFDS remains optimistic despite mixed North European market
    UK recovery has positive impact on trade, but Russian revenues remain weak
  • Ceva reports dip in third-quarter revenues
    Logistics company unveils new chief executive
  • P3 lines meet FMC as antitrust clearance is awaited
    Washington agency extends deadline for public comment
  • Saudi Arabia's record oil output lifts VLCCs
    Earnings for the largest tankers hit a fresh high
  • Long Beach ousts harbour commission president
    Mayor wins fight to remove Fields from office
  • Blackstone considers move on smaller dry bulk segments
    Private equity executive explains thinking behind Hafnia and Eletson deals
  • South Korea sells 5% share in DSME for $323m
    Country's top financial regulator continues to offload its interest in leading shipbuilder
  • Korean and Russian registers seeks further co-operation in Arctic shipping
    Two IACS members sign MoU over shipbuilding and offshore plants for polar regions
  • Klaveness partners with Tufton to fund two kamsarmaxes
    Arrangement provides for joint supervision, with Tufton buying the vessels
  • Goldenport reaps benefit of bulker rates rise
    But employment profile remains short-term
  • Concordia boss plays down the influence of private equity
    Norén says market cannot take fresh ordering spree as new sources of capital step forward

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
  • EC approves €448M for Klaipeda LNG plan
    THE EC has approved Lithuania's plans to provide public aid totalling €448M ($605.4M) for building an LNG terminal at Klaipeda's port
  • Frontline 2012 sells on eight VLGC newbuildings
    FRONTLINE 2012 said it will sell eight VLGC newbuildings it has ordered to Stolt-Nielsen unit Avance Gas Holding once the vessels are delivered
  • North Sea recovery lifts DFDS
    GROWING demand for services in the North Sea helped DFDS to a 3Q13 profits rise, the Copenhagen group said today
  • Swissco orders $28M in OSVs
    SWISSCO Holdings, Singapore's offshore services provider, said today it ordered three newbuildings from Chinese yards worth an aggregate S$35M ($28M)
  • Sanko to auction Capesize
    SANKO Power, a Capesize owned by Sanko Steamship, is due to be auctioned off by a Hong Kong court after a secured creditor seized the ship there
  • Tax could raise Korea's calorific coal demand
    SOUTH Korea could consume more coal with high calorific value after imposing a tax on use of imported steam coal in its power plants
  • VLCC earnings exceed $50,000/d
    VLCC EARNINGS on the benchmark Persian Gulf/Asia Pacific route have exceeded $50,000 per day as freight rates yesterday hit Worldscale 63.86
  • Petredec fixes four VLGCs to Aurora
    SINGAPORE-based LPG trader Petredec has reportedly chartered four VLGCs to Aurora, a Norwegian fund described as a newcomer to LPG shipping

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
  • Governor Backs Funding for Port Canaveral Container Terminal Expansion
    Container cargo for export to the Caribbean at Port Canaveral.Florida's Gov. Rick Scott has plans to ask state legislators in an upcoming session for $9.7 million to expand the container terminal at Port Canaveral, in order to position the port for new business opportunities associated with the Panama Canal expansion...
  • Truck Industry Strikes Back Against US HOS Rules
    WASHINGTON - The trucking industry isn't letting up the pressure on Washington, D.C., to repeal new hours of service regulation. American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves today called for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Congress to address problems caused by the tighter rules that took effect July 1....
  • NJ Truckers Weigh Legal Action on Port Delays
    The New Jersey Motor Truck Association is discussing a possible lawsuit or Federal Maritime Commission complaint to force New York-New Jersey container terminals to pay truckers for drivers' waiting time outside terminal gates. "I think we have to send a message. We've had enough meetings. We can't keep doing what we're...
  • Asia-Europe Rail Costs Set to Fall
    As the frequency of Asia-Europe rail services increases costs will gradually fall, encouraging more shippers to turn to intermodal options to avoid the high cost of air freight and the slow steaming transit times available from lines, one leading logistics executive believes. Volumes of boxes moved by rail from Asia to...
  • GLP Targets E-Commerce With $3 Billion China Logistics Fund
    Cyber Monday, make way for Singles' Day. Sales on China's online shopping mega-holiday Nov. 11 topped $5.7 billion for Alibaba Group Holdings, China's e-commerce marketplace, far outstripping last year's U.S. Cyber Monday sales of $1.5 billion. The rapid growth of e-commerce in China - in 2012, Singles' Day sales totaled $3.1...
  • In Defense of Short-Sea Shipping
    A disclaimer for what you're about to read: I have a personal interest in short-sea shipping. My maritime career began at Hampton Roads and Richmond, Va., today connected by a James River barge link. And Port Canaveral, Fla., where I served as CEO for nearly a decade, has always been...
  • West Coast Volumes Growing Fastest This Year
    Cranes at the Port of OaklandContainer volumes handled by U.S. West Coast ports grew more than three times faster than those at East Coast ports in the first eight months of the year, as lingering effects of last year's labor negotiations and computer problems at one of the biggest terminals...
  • Report: Ship, Container Reliability 'Disappointing' in Third Quarter
    Ship and container reliability levels in the third quarter of 2013 were "disappointing," according to Drewry Maritime Research's recently published quarterly Carrier Performance Insight report. Container ship reliability dipped below 70 percent for the first time since the beginning of 2012, as weaker performances in the Asia trades to and from...
  • YCH joins growing group of local firms in helping victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan
    20 November 2013 - Leading supply chain firm YCH Group is the latest Singaporean company doing its part to alleviate the sufferings of Typhoon Haiyan's victims in Tacloban, Philippines. As part of a public donation call, YCH Singapore has invited its staff to donate food items, drinks and clothing. Donations are being sent to...
  • Miat Mongolian Airlines Awards GSA Contract for Whole of Europe to Globe Air Cargo
    The airline operates twice-weekly Boeing 767-300ER flights from Berlin's Tegal Airport to Ulaanbaatar, the largest city and capital of Mongolia. Globe Air Cargo, part of ECS Group, will also market cargo capacity on MIAT Mongolian Airlines' wide-body flights to Seoul and its services to Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka. During...
  • APM Terminals Rotterdam to Extend Reach of Cranes
    The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller at APM Terminals Rotterdam.APM Terminals Rotterdam Maasvlakte I in the Netherlands has plans to enhance five of its existing post-Panamax cranes to a 23-container row reach to accommodate super-post-Panamax container ships. The retrofitting involves engineering and software adjustments, which are expected to be completed in time for...
  • Congress Aims to Send WRDA to Obama by Year-End
    WASHINGTON - Senate and House members began conferencing today on a long-delayed water resources bill they aim to send to President Obama by year-end. The likelihood of both chambers coming to an agreement is good, considering both bills aim to reform the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, speed up construction projects and...
  • Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Jumps $250
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Nov 20, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles jumped $250 per 40-foot-equivalent unit in the week of Nov. 20 to $1,986, a sign that a Transpacific Stabilization Agreement-recommended general rate increase has been at least partially successful. The TSA had...
  • Asian Sales Boosted US Beef, Pork Exports in September
    Japan remained the top export market for U.S. beef in 2013.U.S. beef exports in September remained ahead of 2012 levels, but pork exports continued to face "a number of challenges," according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. U.S. beef exports,...
  • North Sea Freight Traffic Lifts DFDS Results
    Magnolia Seaways, one of three vessels serving the Ghent-Gothenburg route.Third quarter profit for DFDS, the European short sea shipping and logistics group, rose 13 percent from a year ago as higher North Sea volumes more than offset lower traffic in the Baltic region. Pre-tax profit rose to 307 million Danish kroner...
  • LA-LB Trucking Companies Propose Container Fee to Pay for Increased Gate Hours
    LONG BEACH, Calif. - Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are proposing a revolutionary plan to relieve port congestion by keeping marine terminal gates open round the clock, and paying for the increased operating costs by charging a fee on every container that moves through the ports. The Harbor Trucking Association...
  • Long Beach Removes Fields From Harbor Commission
    LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Long Beach City Council Tuesday night voted to remove Harbor Commission President Thomas Fields from the port body, scoring a major victory for Mayor Bob Foster, but alienating the shipping lines and terminal operators who call Long Beach home in Southern California. The action is the culmination...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
  • Vela's fixture frenzy
    Saudi Aramco's shipping division has been linked to five VLCC fixtures over the past two days.
  • Norwegian stake to hit market
    Norwegian Cruise Line's three largest shareholders have filed papers to sell an $817m stake in the company.
  • Cape prices climb
    Asset prices have risen substantially in the dry-bulk sector over the past few months and many believe the trend will continue.
  • Some like it hot
    Thanksgiving is more than a week away but market researchers are already thinking about what will happen after the turkey and mashed potatoes have been devoured.
  • Sealink profit down
    Malaysian offshore support vessel owner Sealink reported a dip in third quarter earnings despite higher utilisation and charter rates pushing up revenue by 30%.
  • More trouble for Glenn
    Singapore tanker owner Glenn Defense Marine is being sued by a bunker supplier for missed payments.
  • Solvang slumps in Q3
    Norwegian gas carrier specialist Solvang has seen its third quarter income curbed by a big drop in the ethylene shipping business.
  • Another $77m for Seaspan
    New York-listed Seaspan Corporation has seen its stock slump following the pricing of another stock offering.
  • Crewman airlifted
    US Coast Guard comes to rescue of seafarer hurt in fall on Dohle cargoship.
  • Spain appeals Prestige ruling
    Spain will appeal a ruling clearing three defendants of liability for pollution from the Prestige sinking in 2002.
  • Boskalis eyes wind work
    Royal Boskalis Westminster has teamed up with a compatriot contractor to form an offshore cable installation joint venture.
  • Big bill for SNCM
    The European Commission has demanded EUR 220m ($297.71m) back from French ro-pax owner SNCM following its 2006 privatisation.
  • Ningbo ditches bulk duo
    Shanghai-listed Ningbo Marine has offloaded another two elderly bulkers for scrap.
  • Bumi on the up
    Bumi Armada booked a jump in third quarter earnings as revenue rose across its three main business segments.
  • DFDS eyes more hand-outs
    Danish ro-ro owner DFDS has launched a new dividend policy as nine-month profit increased.
  • Murmansk making money
    Russia's Murmansk Shipping Company has made it back into profit over the first nine months of 2013.
  • TS Shipping seeks ferries
    TS Shipping, a subsidiary of state-owned Port of Tallinn, is seeking four ferries for island routes.
  • CSL bulker aground
    A CSL Group bulker will be lightered on Wednesday after grounding in Lake Erie.
  • Alam Maritim in Q3 surge
    Alam Maritim Resources has reported a near 40% year-on-year increase in third quarter net profit to MYR 21.7m ($6.8m).
  • Goldenport rides rally
    Greek shipowner Goldenport Holdings looks to be benefitting handsomely from the current rally in dry bulk freight rates.
  • Tufton backs Klaveness
    Tufton Oceanic has emerged as a partner in Torvald Klaveness' kamsarmax newbuilding programme in China.
  • Sanko bulker arrested
    A Sanko Steamship capesize bulker has been arrested by authorities in Hong Kong.
  • Seaspan nears debt deal
    Seaspan of Hong Kong appears to be closing in on deal to refinance a billion-dollar credit facility that matures in 2015.
  • Diana fingers private equity
    Diana Shipping is blaming private equity for a delay in the dry-bulk market recovery.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
  • Look out, P3 sailing through
  • Optimizing through omni-channel
    We like to tell our customers that shoppers are never more than five feet away from their store. With PCs, tablets and smartphones, buying power is at shoppers' fingertips anytime, anywhere. And as consumer activity in the mobile space increases year after year, retailers must respond...
  • Marine policy rescinded
  • At intermodal's hub
  • Constricting capacity
  • Saying 'yes'
  • LNG ready
  • Air transport to Canada drops off
  • Air cargo hopes for takeoff
  • Forwarder sees New Age value
  • C-SPAN visits Va. port
  • Take a number, Gil
  • Give private sector a voice at WCO
  • Recapping IT in 2013
  • 2014 Outlook - sustained recovery
    As the peak season for the freight movement industry comes to an end, it is time to consider the outlook for the year ahead. The overall tone of the near-term outlook is cautious optimism as the United States, which has led the global economic recovery in the last two years, looks set to continue growing with potential for the pace to pick up...
  • Shipper schism?
  • Commentary: Counterfeit cargo trends in ocean transport
  • Long Beach removes Fields as port board president
    The city council voted 6-3 on Tuesday night in favor of a recommendation by Mayor Bob Foster that Thomas Fields be removed as president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners.
  • Charleston to soon reach previous TEU level, Newsome says
    In fiscal year 2013, ended June 30, box traffic grew 9 percent to 1.56 million TEUs. Container volume is up 22 percent from the fiscal year low of 1.28 million TEUs in 2010. At its peak, the port handled 1.75 million TEUs.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
  • Fujairah IFO prices softening
    Durban IFO prices climb for third trading day in a row.
  • North/South divide on prices
    Northern ports mainly soft, southern hubs mainly firm.
  • Maersk 'in talks over LNG'
    Russian energy giant says it has been in discussions with the shipping line.
  • Ferry company profits up 13%
    Strong price competition means focus on efficiency will stay, says CEO.
  • Sentence due in trial of former Aegean trader
    Chua Boon Chye was found guilty last week.
  • New bunker tanker deployed in Black Sea port
    4,800 metric tonne capacity tanker is based in Tuapse.
  • Quadrise renews research agreement
    Agreement first signed in 2004.
  • Bunker markets soft in Asia
    Supplies of bunker fuels tight at Busan.
  • Bunkers International gains $50 million credit
    Revolving credit from bank is based on Bunkers International's assets.
  • Singapore supplier in claim against Glenn Defense
    Seeks court order to sell firm's vessel which was earlier arrested at Singapore.
  • China fuel oil imports up in November
    210,000 mt of 380 cSt grade product to be moved from Hong Kong to South China.
  • More CSC Phoenix vessels under auction
    Auction made under the request of CSC Phoenix's sister firm.
  • Mission to Seafarers announces special Christmas service
    UK Minister for Shipping and industry leaders to deliver readings at Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.

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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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