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BRIEFS
October 22, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • China GDP up 7.8pc in third quarter, marking steady growth in 2013
  • Transpac volumes buoy Christmas retail hopes in sluggish America
  • US September import containers increases 2pc over August: Zepol
  • Pirate attacks at sea fall 23pc in third quarter, lowest in 7 years: IMB
  • Security contractors repulse pirate attack in fire fight off Somalia
  • Shenzhen logistics average added value up 17pc from 2009 to 2012
  • Shanghai trade zone a 'game changer' - if it fulfills promise: Beard
  • Singapore expects third quarter 5.1pc GDP rise after 4.2pc Q2 jump
  • Union Pacific quarterly profit up 11pc to US$3.2 billion, sales up 4pc
  • CSX railway quarterly profit up 1.7pc to US$463 million, sales up 3pc
  • US intermodal index climbs for fifth week due to eastbound rate hike
  • Hutchison and APMT: P3 to speed turnarounds due to better coordination
  • DHL's Japan-Brazil 'LCL Direct Box' vows fastest speed-to-market
  • Alibaba e-tail giant to spend US$16 billion on logistics through 2020
  • Greencarrier Freight Services helps home design Lagerhaus in Japan
  • Boeing slows production of 747-8 jumbo jet 16pc due to slack demand
  • Taiwan's China Airlines extends cargo network to Zhengzhou via Nanjing
  • Singapore conference hears integrators losing to airlines in e-commerce

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2013
  • Containership freight rates have remained stagnant in the last decade and a half: Report
  • NYK chosen for Nikkei Global Environmental Technology award
  • OECD's report on competitiveness of global port cities-A summary
  • Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on bulk drug from EU
  • BCT again clears DNV's surveillance audit for ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification
  • ER's freight loading up 16.67 pc in Sept.
  • FM asked to restore duty drawback rates to boost auto parts exports
  • Hungary keen to increase economic ties with India
  • INR falls further on increased dollar buying
  • US highest defaulter to Indian exporters: ECGC
  • Trade deal with Canada paves way for EU pact with US

International Transport Journalweb site
  • BNSF opens new intermodal freight terminal
  • Monthly volume decline at world's busiest cargo airport
  • DB Schenker building new logistics centre in Switzerland
  • MSC reveals P3's service network
  • New EU infrastructure policy
  • Etihad and SIA exchange cargo capacity
  • Bucher Emhart Glass cooperates with K+N in Luxembourg
  • Stena adds third ship to Belfast-Liverpool route
  • Schenker Deutschland adjusts road transport prices
  • Swissport Zurich offers new collective employment contract
  • Co-operative Group renews Norbert Dentressangle contract
  • Fuel efficiency package for 11 l North American engine
  • Chinese port stocks react to mini-stimulus
  • Shadow minister for transport and infrastructure named
  • Saecs passt sich an

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Everett celebrates transfer of Mukilteo property
  • F. Scott Kieff takes post on International Trade Commission
  • Coast Guard wants help to catch hoax distress caller
  • Gateway Avenue project complete at Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Crowley tug rescues crew of skiff in Bering Sea

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2013
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Unifeeder unveil Russia surcharges
    Supplements payable from December 1
  • Western Bulk completes IPO
    Take-up lower than anticipated
  • Korea Development Bank becomes STX Pan Ocean's top shareholder
    Troubled firm's largest creditor now holds a 15% stake
  • HPH Trust reports weaker throughput and profit
    Results reflect slowing growth, flat revenues and industrial unrest in China
  • HMM to build two 82,000 dwt bulkers
    Board approves $53m deal as newbuilding prices recover
  • India discharge delays help boost VLGC spot rates
    Spot rates expected to rise ahead of northern hemisphere winter stockbuilding
  • Hanjin threatens to quit ICTSI's Portland terminal
    Line accounts for 80% of port's container traffic
  • Bulker orders at Japanese yards recover in September
    JSEA data shows more export orders for bulkers and general cargoships
  • Africa sparks new business for product tankers
    US surplus seeks new markets as Latin American demand slows
  • HHI order intake jumps 67%
    South Korean giant rides on stronger shipbuilding and offshore segments
  • Nakilat orders seven vessels for tug and piloting work at Ras Laffan
    Support craft will operate under 14-year contracts
  • Hafnia set to complete $235m placement
    Analysts see the move as a prelude to listing
  • APMT and Rotterdam unions to hold talks on Wednesday
    Dispute at box terminal 'unchanged with lower productivity than normal'
  • Transpacific carriers unveil service cuts
    G6 and Green Alliance plan to reduce services as carriers prepare for winter slowdown
  • Data Hub: Load factors, northern Europe
    This month's analysis of the likely impact of supply and demand on freight rates covers some of the key trade routes from northern Europe
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update, September 2013
    Third Triple-E received, while laid-up fleet is set to grow and breakers see younger ships
  • Asia piracy lowest in four years, Recaap says
    Trend reported by Singapore-based watchdog conflicts with IMB data
  • The perils of packing
    TT Club wants to heighten awareness of the dangerous consequences of improperly packed containers
  • Trade Route Intelligence: The Europe-Southern Africa trade
    Larger vessels being cascaded in
  • Shipper Sentiment Survey: Europe
    Shippers divided on whether there had been a summer peak season, with some stating that an artificial peak was created by carriers
  • Time for a step change
    UAE-based niche ports operator Gulftainer is focused on expansion
  • Fundamentals drive Russian port merger
    Shipping lines will gain from St Petersburg terminal cooperation
  • Our flexible friends
    The ferry sector must engage with the regulatory process to win through
  • Data Hub: Box Pool Update
    Box conveyor belt slows
  • Bechtel's African adventure
    Offshore island solution could be adapted to suit container handling

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2013
  • US shippers want P3 clarity
    US SHIPPERS are calling for a thorough investigation into the potential pricing and service effects of the P3 Alliance
  • Rules to raise H&M broker scrutiny
    GERMAN hull and machinery insurers are applying new rules for payment transfers and documentation by insurance brokers
  • Long-haul box rates continue freefall
    LONG-HAUL container rates continued to fall last week as the slack winter season began to take hold
  • KDB becomes STX PO's top shareholder
    KOREA Development Bank today displaced STX Corp as STX Pan Ocean's biggest shareholder
  • 10-tanker sale rumoured
    COPENHAGEN-based J Lauritzen is rumoured to be considering selling off its product tanker business to Hafnia, a compatriot company now going public
  • Maersk Tankers mulls over ordering products tankers
    MAERSK Tankers told Fairplay today that it is considering placing orders for products tankers
  • Iran's navy foils pirates
    IRAN'S navy has reportedly foiled a pirate attack on an Iranian LPG carrier
  • Two missing in South China ship fire
    TWO people are missing after a ship fire off the coast of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local maritime authorities said
  • Price gap widens in demolition offers
    CASH buyers have been raising offers to secure tonnage for demolition in India, even as ship owners are refraining from demolishing their ships
  • China Gas considers LNG bunkering
    HONG KONG-listed China Gas plans to enter China's LNG bunkering market for river cargo vessels, a company executive said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2013
  • India Arrests US Anti-Piracy Vessel, Crew
    Ten crew members and 25 security guards aboard a ship engaged in anti-piracy services were arrested in Chennai Oct. 18 after they failed to produce proper documents allowing them to carry weapons, Indian authorities said. The MV Seaman Guard Ohio is owned by Washington-based AdvanFort International, and flies the Sierra Leone...
  • FREE Webcast: Accessing Hidden Revenue: Steps to Improving Ocean Freight Invoice Audits
    When the head of the world's largest ocean carrier talks about market trends, the industry listens. So when Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou told 2,000 attendees at the JOC's TPM Conference in Long Beach last March that 12 percent of invoices issued by ocean carriers contain inaccuracies, shippers took notice....
  • Shippers Face Squeeze in Reefer Boxcar Capacity
    Shipper acceptance of refrigerated rail has grown in the past several years as new services have proved reliable in intermodal and boxcar sectors. That acceptance has translated in expansion of existing services and new companies entering the arena. But growth of the fledgling industry niche will be difficult to sustain as...
  • The Golden (State) Rules
    Let's start with a multiple choice quiz: California is: A: Home to world-class researchers and entrepreneurs. B: A progressive-thinking state that leads the world in environmental trends and regulations. C: A business-hating bureaucracy that chases away companies and jobs. D: All of the above. The correct answer, of course, is D, All of the above. There's a...
  • ChassisManager Platform Connects Chassis Owners, Users
    It's going to be some time before ocean carriers, trucking companies and equipment owners build a new chassis model as ship lines retreat from the business of providing the wheeled intermodal equipment. During the transition, technology providers such as IAS are providing ocean carriers, motor carriers and chassis owners with...
  • Hanjin Shipping to Stop Calling at Port of Portland, Ore.
    A Hanjin container ship at Port of Portland's Terminal 6.Hanjin Shipping plans to leave the Port of Portland, Ore., to cut costs, according to the port. After nearly two decades of service to the port, the carrier has confirmed that it will end its weekly service in January, putting the port's...
  • Arbitrator: No-Strike Clause in ILA Master Contract Trumps Local Disputes
    An arbitrator's ruling that forced striking Baltimore longshoremen back to work on containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo has implications for other East and Gulf Coast ports still negotiating local issues not covered by a coastwide master contract. Arbitrator M. David Vaughn ruled on Oct. 18 that the three-day walkout by members...
  • EU, Canada Eye $29 Billion Annual Payoff From Free Trade Deal
    The European Union and Canada expect their free trade agreement boost two way trade in goods and services by $29 billion a year. Brussels and Ottawa are targeting a 2015 launch for the deal signed Friday which requires approval from the EU's 28 governments, the European Parliament and Canada's 10 provinces. Struck...
  • Kansas City Southern's 3Q Profit Jumped 31.2 Percent
    Kansas City Southern reported its profit in the third quarter jumped 31.2 percent, from $90.7 million in 2012 to $119.0 million in 2013. Quarterly revenue for the Class I railroad was a record $621.6 million, up 7.7 percent from $577.4 million in the same period last year. Overall, carload volume was...
  • Hub Group's Profit Inched Up in Third Quarter
    Hub Group reported profit in the third quarter of 2013 totaling $18.6 million, inching up year-over-year from $18.5 million. Total quarterly revenue for the U.S. domestic freight transportation provider was $883 million, from $804.9 million in the third quarter of 2012. The Hub segment's revenue increased 10 percent year-over-year to $679...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2013
  • Carnival crewman dies
    A crew member on a Carnival Cruise Lines vessel has died in an accident at the port of New Orleans.
  • Three LNG ships fixed
    A trio of LNG carriers have been fixed for spot shipments as the winter demand season kicks in.
  • Brodosplit books two
    Croatia's Brodosplit has bagged an order for a pair of LNG-powered multipurpose vessels.
  • Iran thwarts second attack
    The Iranian navy has said it has foiled another pirate attack as incidents increase in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Nakilat in tug order
    Nakilat joint ventures will build and operate a series of tugs to work at the Qatari LNG stronghold of Ras Laffan port.
  • Capital Product finds better
    Capital Product Partners (CPLP) has signed a more lucrative charter for a vessel after the existing deal with its parent was cut short.
  • Piraeus plots ship auctions
    The port of Piraeus in Greece will be selling 18 inactive or abandoned ships through auctions.
  • STX sells more Pan Ocean
    Korea's crisis-hit STX Group now owns just 3.55% of restructuring bulker company STX Pan Ocean after more share sales.
  • Minoan seeks share cash
    Loss-making Greek ferry owner Minoan Lines is to boost its financial position with a share issue aimed at existing investors.
  • MHI leads Brazil deal
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is leading a consortium of Japanese companies into a deal for a Petrobras-controlled Brazilian shipyard.
  • Coastal clinches six
    Malaysian shipbuilder Coastal Contracts has announced deals to build six offshore vessels worth MYR 318m ($100.33m).
  • Two missing after blaze
    Two crew were missing on Monday after a fire ripped through a dredger off China.
  • China orders rebound
    Chinese shipyards clinched close to half of all global ship orders placed in the first nine months of the year.
  • New options for Ismar
    Three top executives at Western Bulk have clinched new share option deals after selling stock worth nearly $5m in the company's IPO.
  • Western Bulk banks $40m
    Norway's Western Bulk has confirmed its Oslo IPO brought in gross proceeds of NOK 237.49m ($40.11m) through a sale of 20m new shares.
  • Embiricos bins VLCC
    Embiricos of Greece has reportedly scrapped an 18-year-old VLCC for an above average rate.
  • HMM adds bulk duo
    Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is adding two kamsarmax bulkers to its fleet.
  • Dragados steps in?
    Spanish offshore construction group Dragados has been linked to a takeover of troubled OSX's Brazilian yard.
  • Arctech clears backlog
    Finland's Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has settled its wages bill after a problem caused by a delay in obtaining loan guarantees.
  • Arms ship to be freed
    The North Korean cargoship seized in Panama with a Cuban arms cargo will soon be released.
  • Subsea 7 ties up two
    Subsea 7 has secured charter contracts from Brazilian state oil major Petrobras worth in excess of $600m.
  • New SCI boss unveiled
    Arun Kumar Gupta has emerged as the favourite to be the next chairman and managing director of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).
  • Oro Negro prices bond
    Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro (Oro Negro) has priced its debut bond issue as it looks to fund its rig newbuilding effort.
  • Norden ship targeted
    Vessel robberies continue to take place in Indonesia unchecked with a modern Norden products tanker the latest victim.
  • Hyundai arrests TMT PCC
    Hyundai Heavy Industries has had a Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) owned car carrier arrested in Malta.
  • Seabourn books newbuild
    Seabourn has ordered a new ultra-luxury cruise ship at Italy's Fincantieri in the latest stage of its fleet upgrade program.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2013
  • USDA offers $181 million for biofuel production
    "This financing will expand the number of commercial biorefineries in operation in the U.S. that are producing advanced biofuels from non-food sources," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement.
  • All ships being worked in Baltimore
    The Maryland Port Administration said all ships are working normally again at the Port of Baltimore after the International Longshoremen's Association agreed to a 90-day contract extension on Friday.
  • NIT League seeks info on P3 Alliance
  • MSC announces peak-season surcharge
  • Sales of U.S. sorghum soar in China
    The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) said that on last Friday, Oct. 18, the first-ever bulk shipment of U.S. sorghum to China berthed and began unloading at the Guangzhou Port Facility.
  • Canadian National faces Oct. 28 strike
  • FedEx receives first 767 cargo jet
  • Use of NVOs shows P3 impact already appearing
  • Vehicle operations start at Port of Lazaro Cardenas

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2013
  • Avails tight in Fujairah
    Prices generally rising in Middle East and Africa.
  • Prices start week firm across Europe
    But price movements are muted.
  • Supplier loses out in bunker dispute
    Scandinavian Bunkering loses lawsuit against Norfield Shipping for unpaid bunkers.
  • New CEO for Singapore LNG terminal
    Former CEO of YTL PowerSeraya will take up the post.
  • UK supplier makes first ship-to-ship MGO transfer
    Geos Group says it is offering ex-barge deliveries on case-by-case basis.
  • IMO chief supports calls for 'early' low sulphur decision
    'I have suggested that the study of availability of low sulphur fuel should be accelerated', says Koji Sekimizu.
  • India to boost cabotage trade
    Reducing bunkering duties is one incentive under consideration.
  • New barge for Gladstone
    Replacement is nearly twice the size of old barge.
  • Efficiency improvements to cut global fuel use by 2040
    Even if shipping activity doubles, bunker volumes could shrink equal to Singapore's or more.
  • Asian IFO prices start week stronger
    Tight avails reported in Singapore.
  • Brightoil to build terminal in China
    New terminal will have four berths.
  • Software updated with ECA data
    'Information on ECA boundaries is critical for efficient voyage planning.'
  • Five arrested for illegal bunker sales
    Maritime security vessel detained in Indian port.
  • Engine optimising saves on fuel
    Product links engine performance to weather conditions.

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