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BRIEFS
August 23, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia enjoys higher volumes in growing east coast South America trade
  • World fleet of idle vessels sinks to lowest level since October 2011
  • Felixstowe marks 70 million TEU with transport minister loading the box
  • Terminal switch: Gold Star's Africa loop drops Dachan Bay for Nansha
  • Deal signed to make Liverpool2 fit for 13,000-TEUers via expanded Panama
  • California Air Resources Board fines 3 lines lack of low-sulphur fuel
  • Low sulphur bunker fuel price surges in wake of Egyptian civil strife
  • China's July export container transport market holds steady growth rate
  • Taiwan exports boom on China's, US upturn after 5 months of contraction
  • PIL adds Brisbane call to China Transpacific Australasia (CTP) service
  • Damco wins Myanmar licence, vows to help open nation's supply chains
  • Charter activity quickens into surge in leasing of smaller box ships
  • Canada fines Chile's LATAM Airlines US$938,000 for cargo price fixing
  • IAG Cargo extends low-weight Cargo Connector to Atlanta and Dallas
  • Restructured Air Cargo Malawi declares operations fully functional

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • 12 pirates killed in gun battle
  • CEVA expands in Singapore with new logistics centre
  • Cyber attacks emerging as new threat to transport sector
  • Fake reefer gas warning by TT Club
  • The Nautical Institute promoting education, awareness & training on enclosed spaces
  • Pak to grant India MFN status after removal of trade barriers
  • JNPT bags coveted award for occupational health & safety
  • VPT halts operations for a day in support of united Andhra
  • HTOA deliberates on key issues at 6th AGM
  • Exporters' order books bloat on weakened
  • INR plunges for sixth straight session to hit new all-time low of 65.56
  • Senior JNPT official inaugurates Bank of Maharashtra branch in Raigad

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Intermodal transport corridor for Viking train in Moldova
  • New Hungarian carrier takes delivery of first aircraft
  • Port of Dunkirk records growing box volume
  • Old Dominion opens Chicago service centre
  • First multi-genset locomotive in India
  • ISS appointed port agent for London Gateway
  • Refurbished runways in Toulouse
  • GLS opens new logistics centre in Alicante
  • Returning to Air Menzies International
  • ECMT licences - available from end of August
  • Dachser investing in food logistics sector
  • Reinforcement for Kopf & Lübben's airfreight department
  • Kögel tipper trailer for the Stuttgart 21 building site
  • Swire Pacific Offshore launches latest D Class vessel
  • Nigerian airport to welcome first international carrier
  • Ineffizienz der Branche?

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug for Baydelta Maritime
  • New "Hurricane Sandy" ferry service extended
  • LISCR names Christian Mollitor VP
  • Navy to have fewer admirals
  • Jensen continues hiring boom
  • Frontline 2012 to take stake in VLGC operator Avance

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Everett port board taps Bachman as interim port commissioner
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines hit with class-action lawsuit in Canada
  • Thomas Crowley awards go to Micki Harrison, Miguel Artiga
  • Port of Bremerton seeking applications for port CEO
  • Port Metro Vancouver nets governance awards honor

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Growing VLGC orderbook could stifle gas shipping opportunities
    Stolt-Nielsen ponders eight-vessel purchase from joint venture partner Frontline 2012
  • Sanctions block Desh Shanti's release from Iran
    UK-based P&I club cannot meet Tehran's demand for bank guarantee
  • Navios eyes stronger dry bulk scene after second-quarter loss
    US-listed owner swoops for four more panamaxes and boosts logistics flotilla
  • DVB pledges to cut its shipping exposure
    Driese woos aviation, rail and offshore borrowers
  • MLC 2006: Who is the shipowner and why does it matter?
    Shipping pleads for clearer rules of engagement
  • Carriers rethink their decision to integrate logistics services
    Box lines go back to basics to focus on core business
  • Dublin plans shipping services centre
    Ireland targets a 5% share of the global market
  • Manila demands compensation for oil spill
    Coastguard confirms 75 dead and 45 missing after last week's collision in the Philippines
  • China bans new investment in offshore capacity
    Beijing decision could scupper CSSC's Vietnam border venture
  • Singapore product tanker pushes naphtha freight market to new high
    Rate is five points above Baltic Exchange market level
  • Felixstowe to extend berth 9
    UK box hub plans to handle two 18,000 teu ships at a time
  • Safe Bulkers eyes more ships following latest post-panamax swoop
    Revenues dip but charterer compensation beefs up second-quarter profit
  • Greenpeace vessel defies Moscow to head for the northern sea route
    Eco-activists press on towards Kara Sea despite three refusals from Russia
  • Höegh signs another floating liquefaction contract
    Second contract in a month sees Norwegian LNG player pursue a growing niche
  • Sinotrans Ltd extends grip over parent company's logistics business
    China conglomerate moves to consolidate
  • Ardmore Shipping books four product tankers from Japan
    Irish owner boosts newbuilding haul following New York IPO
  • UK growth boosts DFDS
    Shortsea operator plans to install scrubbers on 12 vessels by 2015
  • Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 joins Stolt-Nielsen VLGC venture
    Consolidation is on the agenda as Avance Gas Holdings aims for an IPO

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • KDB injects $178M into STX Pan Ocean
    KOREA Development Bank today unveiled 200Bn won ($178M) in funding for STX Pan Ocean
  • Port highlights safety
    SERVICES devoted to seafarer well-being while they are at port is an integral part of keeping crew members safe, a Florida port official told Fairplay today
  • Kenya signs for Chinese cash injection
    A CASH injection, agreed this week in China, will pay for a rail line linking Mombasa's port to Rwanda and Uganda, Fairplay was told today
  • Safe Bulkers on track
    POLYS Hajioannou-led Safe Bulkers has reported a solid quarter and remains well positioned for growth, according to analysts
  • DFDS's profits climb
    DFDS, the Copenhagen-listed ferry and logistics group, said today profits climbed steeply in 1Q13, while it cut in half its losses of 1H12
  • LPG prospects brighten as sourcing improves
    THE LPG trade's outlook is brightening, with the long-delayed new supply schemes in the Middle East finally delivering to the market, an Italian shipbroker said
  • Frontline 2012 joining Avance Gas
    FRONTLINE 2012 has signed a deal calling for it to become a shareholder in Avance Gas Holding Ltd, along with Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd and Sungas Holdings, SNGL said today
  • Tangshan's profits rise 32%
    SHANGHAI-listed Tangshan port's net profits were 456.7M yuan ($74.6M) in 1H13, an increase of 32.33% year on year
  • Tianjin Marine stake frozen
    A COURT has frozen the 29.93% stake held by Grand China Logistics in Tianjin Marine Shipping, the Shanghai-listed company said today
  • China's cabotage bulker capacity falls
    CHINA's new drybulker cabotage capacity fell 27% quarter on quarter to 890,000dwt in 2Q13, the transport ministry said today
  • Sinotrans cuts losses
    HONG KONG-listed Sinotrans's marine shipping business narrowed its gross losses by 74% year on year to 35M yuan ($6M) in 1H13
  • ASAC's profits drop 30.6%
    SHANGHAI-listed Asian Star Anchor Chain said today its 1H13 profits dropped 30.56% year on year to 30.1M yuan ($4.9M)
  • SHI likely to exceed target
    SAMSUNG HI is likely to exceed its order win target of $13Bn this year, a sector analyst said today
  • Yangzijiang seen meeting order target
    YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding is on track to meet its target of $2.5Bn order win this year, even as other privately owned Chinese yards struggle, analysts said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Calm Restored at Oakland; Lytle Reaches Out to Truckers
    The Port of Oakland was operating smoothly Thursday, with no sign of protesting truckers, and no delays at marine terminal gates. Chris Lytle, Oakland's executive director, intends to do everything possible to maintain fluid operations after weeks of sporadic work stoppages by longshoremen and protests by harbor truckers over slow turn...
  • CEVA Logistics Begins Operations at Singapore Facility
    CEVA Logistics has started operations at its new logistics center in Singapore. The center is housed in the 42,000 square meter, multi-user facility warehouse located at Tampines LogisPark, which is in the eastern part of the island and has access to expressways, major seaports and an airport. It will serve...
  • North American Intermodal Traffic Continues to Hit New Highs
    North American rail volumes through August 17, 2013 Full-size image North American intermodal volume for the week ending Aug. 17 increased 3.6 percent year-over-year, according to the Association of American Railroads. This was the seventh straight yearly increase, and volume reached its highest level in 46 weeks. Combined North American carload volume for the three...
  • 3PLs Turn to LTL Carriers for Truck Capacity
    Third-party logistics companies and freight brokers often have a less-than-cozy relationship with less-than-truckload carriers, especially when trucking companies believe their business is being commoditized by low-cost "rate bundlers" who slip between them and their shipper customers. But a recent industry survey shows 3PLs and brokers are increasing the amount of business...
  • Canadian Freight Volume Sidesteps Standard Summer Slowdown
    TransCore Link Logistics' Canadian Freight Index was basically flat in July compared with the previous month and July 2012, dodging the summer slowdown typical for the month. Notably, July had two additional shipping days versus June. Load volumes in July were also at the mid-point of the last seven months. Cross-border loads...
  • DFDS Boosts Profit on Higher North Sea Freight Volumes
    DFDS's operating profit grew 5 percent in the second quarter from a year ago, as a rebound in traffic on key North Sea routes offset a slowdown in Russian shipments and increased competition on the English Channel. Northern Europe's largest short sea shipping and logistics group posted an operating profit of...
  • Troy Container Line Announces New Location of NJ Warehouse
    RED BANK, NJ (Aug. 21, 2013) -Troy Container Line, one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with St. George Warehousing & Trucking of New Jersey (STG) as the warehousing provider transitions to its new location at 5 Logistics Drive in South Kearny,...
  • June Container Volume Falls at China's Port of Shanghai
    Shanghai, China's biggest port in 2012 in terms of volume, saw container throughput slip year-over-year in June. It was the only one of China's 2012 top 10 ports to see a year-over-year decline for the month. The remaining nine of the top 10 ports in the country reported growth, with...
  • Houston's Year-to-Date Container Tonnage Up 8 Percent
    The Port of Houston handled 3 million tons of total cargo in July, up 4 percent year-over-year, and moved 21 million tons year-to-date, a year-over-year increase of 3 percent. The gains were driven by an 8 percent increase in container tonnage from January to July, a 21 percent increase in bulk...
  • FREE Webcast: Doing Business in a Changing China
    Timed to be held in the run-up to the JOC TPM Asia Conference in Shenzhen, this Webcast will focus on the challenges and opportunities for importers and exporters, and transportation and logistics companies in China, where a combination of slowing growth, a more inward-looking economic strategy, rising costs and new...
  • HHLA Hiring After Expanding Its Container Market Share
    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, is hiring 100 new employees as it boosts its share of the northwest European container market. HHLA increased traffic at its terminals in Hamburg and Odessa, Ukraine, by 6.8 percent year-over-year in the first half of the year to 3.8 million 20-foot-equivalent units. The increase...
  • OSCAR: 143 Export FEUs Available in Minneapolis
    Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report, Aug. 21 Full-size image There were 143 40-foot containers available to handle U.S. exports in Minneapolis in the week of Aug. 21, the third straight week with FEU availability following 11 weeks of deficits, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report. The...
  • Q&A: Is Washout an Act of God?
    Q: We're a motor carrier. We haven't yet received a claim, but we're expecting a really big one on a load of electronics we moved (or tried to move) during the recent heavy rains in the Philadelphia. Our driver was headed eastbound into New Jersey when he ran into a huge...
  • SFO Wins Environmental Achievement Award
    SAN FRANCISCO - August 21, 2013 - The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored with an Environmental Achievement Award by the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA). In the category of Environmental Management, SFO was recognized for its Climate Action Plan, which outlines a variety of efforts intended to...
  • Kalmar RTG production to be relocated from Shanghai multi-assembly unit to joint venture Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI)
    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will relocate the production of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from Cargotec Industries (China) Co., Ltd., (CICL) Shanghai multi-assembly unit (MAU) to Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI). This measure is a continuation of the process started in July 2011, when Cargotec announced plans to establish a joint venture with its...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Navios Logistics expands
    Navios South American Logistics has purchased three tugs and placed an order for 36 barges after securing a seven-year contract to provide three iron ore convoys to a client south of the equator.
  • DSF defies the downturn
    Danish Ship Finance (DSF) watched its bottom line plummet in the first half but feels its performance was acceptable in light of the market downturn.
  • Hope fades for Avondale
    A handful of industry insiders are not convinced that US shipbuilding conglomerate Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seriously considering the restoration of Avondale shipyard's commercial shipbuilding capabilities.
  • Navios Holdings dives to red
    Navios Maritime Holdings reported a slump in second quarter net earnings as dry cargo freight rates dived.
  • Tech Project scraps cape
    Tech Project of the Ukraine has reportedly sold the 259,000-dwt ore carrier Maxi Brazil (built 1985) for demolition.
  • Huelin-Renouf folds
    Huelin-Renouf Shipping has ceased trading and will be wound up.
  • Siem Offshore shaves loss
    Siem Offshore trimmed its second quarter deficit on slightly higher revenue as rates improved.
  • Rem profit climbs
    Rem Offshore has turned in a stronger second quarter profit as its vessels commanded higher rates.
  • Subsea 7 contracts Mermaid
    Mermaid Marine Australia (MMA) has teamed with Subsea 7 to provide support services to the giant Gorgon LNG project in Australia.
  • Aid for STX Pan Ocean
    STX Pan Ocean has secured a fresh cash injection from Korea Development Bank.
  • Avance deal a winner
    John Fredriksen's move to join forces with Avance Gas and forge the world's second largest VLGC owner has created a winning situation for everybody involved, analysts believe.
  • DFDS better in the second
    Danish ro-ro group DFDS booked a big up-swing in second quarter earnings on higher revenue due to an upturn in the North Sea.
  • Dof still losing
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Dof stayed deep in the red during the second quarter as financial items again cost the company dearly.
  • Delderfield dies at 88
    Insurance broking legend, Antony Delderfield, who had a 70 year career placing cover for Greek and Far Eastern shipowners has died at the age of 88.
  • Cuts helping Hurtigruten
    Hurtigruten has turned in a slightly improved second quarter profit and raised hopes of further progress as cost cuts kick in.
  • Hoegh hits target
    Hoegh LNG has secured its second pre-FEED engineering contract in as many months, it announced this morning.
  • FRNT in at Avance Gas
    Frontline 2012 is set to take a stake in VLGC sector consolidator Avance Gas Holding Ltd (AGHL) it emerged Thursday.
  • Smart salvage underway
    Salvors have moved swiftly to prevent a pollution disaster following the grounding of a capesize bulker off South Africa.
  • Safe buys MOL bulker
    Safe Bulkers has continued its shopping spree with the recent addition of a Japanese-owned post-panamax bulker.
  • Bunkers set for change
    The North American bunker market faces significant regional changes and challenges in coming years, a top supplier has warned.
  • RCL cans cruises
    Royal Caribbean has been forced to cancel five weeks of cruises in Alaska for one of its ships after it suffered engine trouble.
  • Eagle rides rally
    Shares of Eagle Bulk Shipping continued to gain traction Wednesday in the wake of a disclosure that shed light on the sale of shares held by chief executive Sophocles Zoullas.
  • Broken link stopped ship
    A failed fuel pump reversing link has been found to be responsible for the loss of power on a bulker off Australia last year.
  • Steady as she goes
    Malaysia's Sealink International has reported second quarter results that were moderately weaker than a year ago.
  • Safe still on target
    Safe Bulkers of Greece reported a second-quarter profit Wednesday despite a 12% decline in net revenue that didn't come as a shock given ongoing turbulence in the dry-bulk market.
  • Farstad returns to Vard
    Vard Holdings has secured a contract to design and construct a third subsea construction vessel for Farstad Shipping.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Zim adds service between Miami, Central America
    The Israeli carrier said this week it has launched a new service between Miami, Santo Tomas de Castilla in Guatemala and Puerto Cortes in Honduras, joining other carriers, including Evergreen and Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Truck spot rates drop
    As spot market capacity ticked up 0.3 percent last week compared to the week prior, average prices for van and flatbed services dropped 0.5 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively, according to analyst DAT.
  • Swire to offer service to South America
  • New roadway improves DFW airport traffic flow
  • MOL (America) largely meets KPI targets in July
  • Analyst: Crude by rail still attractive in long term
    Additional oil pipeline capacity in the Bakken and Gulf regions, however, are making crude transport on railways less of an attractive option in the short term, said an analysis by Jason Seidl of Cowen and Co.
  • FMCSA goes digital
    A new rule was published to combine 16 paper forms used to register and update information from supply chain stakeholders into a single form on the Web. The agency says it will save $9 million over 10 years.
  • Geodis Wilson arranges move of new Panama Canal gates
  • Port Canaveral reopens road
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 22, 2013
  • Prices mainly firm in Fujairah
    Prices softening in Suez.
  • Little price movement in Rotterdam
    Hamburg saw good demand for low sulphur product.
  • Chief engineer jailed in bunker conspiracy
    Engineer was one of four facing charges in Singapore.
  • Bunker fuel expected to solidify in Kiani Satu wreck
    Vessel went down in waters some 1,000 metres deep.
  • Scandinavian Bunkering promotes trader
    Kristian Kihle has also been relocated to the firm's Singapore office.
  • Offshore firm takes delivery of MDO-fuelled newbuild
    Heerema Marine Contractors opted for distillate fuel due to its availability and low sulphur content.
  • Spanish minister calls for dialogue over Gibraltar
    But foreign minister repeats claims that bunker sector is a threat to the environment.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Demand in Singapore ranged from poor to average.
  • Fuel oil storage under pressure in Singapore
    Arbitrage remains high despite week demand.
  • Lower emission levels recorded at Long Beach port
    Newer vessels with cleaner engines making an impact.
  • LNG bunkering sites identified along Yangtze river
    First LNG bunkering station will be operational by the end of 2013, says Fortune Oil.
  • MAN Diesel to supply cruise ship with engines
    Engines will operate alongside firm's common-rail injection system.
  • Vessel to get 'total integration' of ABB electrical systems
    Order represents 'first embodiment' of complete ABB integrated systems for a ship, says spokesman.

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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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