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BRIEFS
May 24, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • PIL, Sinotrans Yang Ming join Evergreen in new China-Taiwan-Oz service
  • MSC ups Asia-Europe rate US$750/TEU July 1, Cyprus-FE $100/box June 1
  • MSC bundles surcharges into rate, Dutch shippers want them separately
  • Damco investment reduces pre-tax profit 31pc, but revenues rise 6pc
  • Taiwan exports suffer third month drop, but China and US show uptick
  • Port of Shenzhen to extend greening of supply chain to reduce carbon
  • ISS warns of increase in Australian carbon tax on all fuel July 1
  • Zhejiang's new terminal for cross-strait shipping secures approval
  • Brazilian congress passes port reform, but president likely to dilute it
  • Savannah to handle 7,000 TEU a year in Chinese, Portuguese bicycles
  • MSC Belgium agency offers technology to make Antwerp cargo more secure
  • Hong Kong air cargo up 4.5pc in April while air traffic rises 5pc
  • Asia Pacific April air cargo slips 0.8pc, down 3.2pc in first 4 months
  • Finnair Airbus A340 boosts capacity on Brussels-Tokyo cargo service

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • DHL Supply Chain invests 65 cr. in multi-user site at Luhari, Delhi
  • Fall in Panamax rates pulls down overall Baltic Exchange index
  • Hamburg Süd again recognised as 'Best Green Service Provider - Shipping Line'
  • Pocket guide focuses on safe carriage of solid bulk cargoes
  • New complaint against Vizhinjam port project to be investigated
  • Balmer Lawrie s Chennai CFS wins Container Freight Station of the Year award
  • Govt sending team to China for further trade talks
  • INR falls below psychological level of 56 on heavy dollar demand
  • Online trading of domestic corporate bonds at NSE to boost infrastructure funding: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Maasvlakte 2 opens - EUR150 million cheaper than estimated
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches new service to the Levant
  • Head of Luxair Cargo quits
  • Sterling Q1 results for Damco
  • Espo wants to safeguard autonomy of port authorities
  • Militzer & Münch opens new branch office in Turkey
  • Moldtrans opens new branch office on Gran Canaria
  • Ecu Line reshuffles Far East management
  • AAPA's April cargo traffic slightly decreased
  • Iata renews Volga-Dnepr Airlines' operational safety...
  • New Zealand investing in KiwiRail's freight business
  • Rush Enterprises expands national network to 81 centres
  • ABS mandatory for trucks in India
  • New five-times-per-week Travemünde to Cologne rail service
  • Saudia Cargo brings flying fish from Larnaca to Tabuk

Marine Logweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • Navy building plan has no basis in reality, says Forbes
  • Leevac to build two MPSVs for Hornbeck Offshore
  • Container Throughput Index shows a dip
  • GAC moves ahead with Arctic strategy

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • Port of Vancouver, USA slates bulk handling project workshop
  • Port of West Sacramento sets new deal with SSA
  • Americold names pair to new executive positions
  • Port of Tacoma presents second annual Summit Awards
  • Hapag-Lloyd adding new Levante Express Service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • Devil in the detail
    Deals may need to be judged case by case, says Ernst & Young
  • Accountancy rule changes force time charters onto balance sheets
    New standards front-load liabilities, eating into companies' profits
  • Slowdown sees Irish first-quarter box volumes plummet
    Containerised exports' 8% fall is largest drop since the third quarter of mid-crisis 2009
  • Moody's warns owners to manage risk as shipping trends shift
    US oil picture, onshoring and green rules will create more losers than winners
  • Product tankers on the cusp of revolution as Jubail refinery to open
    New wave of Saudi production sites will reshape global trade patterns
  • Shipowners should order eco-ships to maintain competitive edge
    Lack of finance could hold back some companies though, says Moody's
  • Forgotten heroes who are critical to shipping
    Remembering John Newton and the generation at the helm of the box revolution
  • Intertanko and Asian shipowners hail new ballast water schedule
    Committee reschedules implementation and agrees trial period for port state assessment
  • I'm sorry, Ollie
    Economist likens overordering rush to a Laurel and Hardy skit
  • Transparency gap
    Two transactions highlight shipping shareholders' docile natures
  • Leading logistics players face profit battle
    Revenues grow but margins have been a rollercoaster ride, says Transport Intelligence
  • Pull-out threatens G6 Asia-Mediterranean loop
    Three alliance members have given notice, source says
  • Shipping crisis may intensify, warns HSH Nordbank chief
    Bank's exposure as a proportion of assets remains high
  • Hammond is welcome to talk to us
    Private security firm PVI looks forward to greater involvement by shipping minister
  • Brussels moves to prevent price abuse at European ports
    Proposed market-access rules exclude cargo handling and passenger services
  • Southampton braces itself for UK box port oversupply
    New cranes and more flexible labour aim to boost customer service levels
  • HNA-owned SinOceanic 'facilitates' 10 post-panamax boxships deal
    Unit will manage ships built for 'foreign interests' at Jinhai Heavy Industries
  • Economou takes two carrier contracts from DryShips
    Nasdaq-listed owner axes four newbuildings to lighten its yard bills
  • Singapore Shipping Corp posts 12% rise in annual profit
    Car carrier firm forecasts $2m fiscal-year shortfall as vessels go offline

Fairplayweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • Cruise board under pressure
    ROYAL CARIBBEAN shareholders have voted against the wishes of the board and approved a proposal for annual re-elections of directors
  • EC sidesteps port services shift
    THE EC today unveiled its eagerly awaited port initiative
  • Teekay LNG unveils equity sale
    NYSE-listed Teekay LNG has announced an agreement for time-to-time sales of its common units to raise up to $100M
  • MISC posts $111M profits for 1Q13
    MISC today posted 336.7M ringgit ($111M) in net profits for 1Q13, reversing losses of 434M ringgit for the same period of last year
  • Trading result lifts HSH
    EMBATTLED shipping bank HSH Nordbank surprised today by reporting 1Q net profits of €73M ($94.23M), aided by write-backs on financial instruments
  • Ezion issues $87M in notes
    SINGAPORE-listed Ezion Holdings said today it has issued S$110M ($87M) notes under its S$500M multicurrency debt issuance programme
  • SSC's profits fall 43%
    SINGAPORE Shipping Corp posted a 43% drop in profits to $1.2M for its fourth quarter ended on 31 March

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • CEVA Logistics Names Barnett as Automotive VP for the Americas
    CEVA Logistics has appointed Jim Barnett as vice president of its automotive division for the Americas, effective immediately. Barnett will be based in Detroit and brings nearly 20 years of supply chain management and automotive manufacturing experience to this role. He joined the supply chain company in 2009 and for the...
  • Celadon Trucking Services Acquires Hyndman Transport
    Celadon Trucking Services, part of Celadon Group, has agreed to acquire Hyndman Transport, based in Wroxeter, Ontario. Additional terms and conditions of the transaction were not disclosed. Hyndman operates about 175 tractors and generated approximately $48 million in revenue in 2012, comprising domestic Canadian shipments and international shipments between Canada and the...
  • Sometimes Good Guys Finish First
    Things are changing at the Port of Long Beach. Robert Kanter, director of environmental affairs and planning, is retiring, taking years of valuable experience and talent dealing with environmental issues with him. Bob has been with the port for a number of years, with his last assignment overseeing the port's environmental,...
  • USDA Releases Country of Origin Labeling Rule
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a final rule to change the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling program. The final rule requires the origin destinations of muscle cut covered commodities to include information about where each of the production steps, such as...
  • Norfolk Southern Opens Bulk Transfer Facility in Tennessee
    Norfolk Southern has unveiled its new $5.9 million Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer terminal in Knoxville, Tenn., which will allow customers to transfer a large array of commodities between railcars and trucks. The Class I railroad's new terminal, adjacent to its railyard, is near Interstate 275, I-40 and I-75. The facility, which features...
  • GM to Build Logistics Optimization Center in Michigan
    General Motors will invest $44.5 million to build a logistics optimization center at its Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan. The investment will be used to build a 400,000-square-foot building adjacent to the plant to sequence and assemble parts to make manufacturing more flexible at the site. The Lansing Grand...
  • Maine Academy's Loeb-Sullivan School Names New Dean
    William J. DeWitt III will be stepping down as associate dean for Maine Maritime Academy's Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business and Logistics by this year's fall semester and will return to teaching full-time as a professor of logistics at the school. Donald Maier has been elected by the faculty as department...
  • Port of Tacoma's Container Volume Continues to Rise
    The Port of Tacoma in Washington reported container volume from January to April was 617,076 20-foot-equivalent units, up 35 percent year-over-year. Full containerized imports and exports posted double-digit growth. Imports improved 48 percent year-to-date to 226,676 TEUs, while exports rose 40 percent to 177,185 TEUs. Foreign containers in the first four months...
  • US House Approves Keystone XL Pipeline
    The House of Representatives has approved a bill to allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport about 830,000 barrels of oil per day from North American oil supplies to U.S. refineries. H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act, was passed "as expected," specifically declaring that a presidential permit...
  • Slideshow: US Industrial Real Estate Market Trends
    When Jones Lang LaSalle, the Boston-based commercial real estate services firm, released its first quarter industrial real estate market report, several facts underscored the recovery taking place throughout the United States: sustained declines in national vacancy rates, increased absorption of existing space, rising rental prices and a surge in construction...
  • Yusen Logistics Expands Trans-Pacific LCL Services
    Yusen Logistics has expanded its direct less-than-containerload services by adding two new routes to its network, including a twice-weekly service from Shanghai to Los Angeles and a weekly multi-country consolidation service from Singapore to Los Angeles. The Shanghai Direct LCL Service is the first in Yusen Logistics' portfolio to feature a...
  • Ports of Long Beach, LA Seek Technologies to Cut Vessel Pollution
    The Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles are seeking information about technologies that could substantially reduce air pollution from main engines on ships calling at the ports. Vendors of such technologies are being asked to submit information by July 19, 2013, as outlined in the request for...
  • Managing Supply Chain Complexity
    As companies pursue global business expansion, their supply chains become more complex and segmented. These companies are looking to expand their business and increase competitiveness by selling and distributing finished goods in new global markets, or may be diversifying their sourcing origins to minimize disruptions to their supply chains from...
  • Mexican Carload Traffic Jumps 15 Percent
    Mexican carload traffic jumped roughly 15 percent year-over-year in the week ending May 18, according to the Association of American Railroads. This is the highest of this volume seen in 12 weeks. Combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, rose 1.7 percent from the same week...
  • Haynes Furniture Leases Distribution Space in Illinois
    Haynes Furniture expands into the Chicago area.Haynes Furniture has signed a new long-term lease with American Realty Advisors, which was acting on behalf of its clients, for 215,400 square feet of industrial space in Addison, Ill. Haynes Furniture, a Virginia-based retailer, is expanding into the Chicago-area market, choosing this distribution facility...
  • Class 8 Truck Orders Continue Upward Trend
    Net orders for Class 8 trucks totaled just over 23,200 units in April, up 36 percent year-over-year, remaining above 20,000 units for a seventh consecutive month and reaching the second highest volume in 16 months, according to ACT Research's State of the Industry report, which covers Classes 5 through 8 vehicles...
  • US, Myanmar Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
    Demetrios Marantis, acting U.S. trade representative, and Pwint San, Myanmar's deputy commerce minister, have signed a trade and investment framework agreement, creating a platform for ongoing dialogue and cooperation on bilateral trade and investment issues. As part of this dialogue, the two sides will collaborate to identify initiatives that support the...
  • More Than $90 Million Available for US Port Security Grants
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that total funding available for the fiscal year 2013 Port Security Grant Program is about $93.2 million, to be invested in maritime transportation infrastructure security activities. DHS has apportioned a percentage of the total amount available to port area...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • EAS tanker standoff ends
    Brazil's Transpetro has put an end to the year-long suspension of 12 newbuilding contracts at Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS).
  • Crowley closes in
    Crowley Maritime Corp of the US hasn't abandoned plans to build a series of lift-on, lift-off (lo-lo) containerships but the timing of the order remain unclear.
  • More sales possible
    George Economou's DryShips is considering further sales of newbuildings or of shares in drilling spin-off Ocean Rig after chopping its cash with the recently announced sale of a quartet of bulker contracts.
  • Greek stats stir debate
    A decline in the number of Greek ships on the water has stirred up political debate in Athens.
  • TMT settles with NewLead
    Nobu Su's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) and Greek shipowner NewLead Holdings have settled a long running legal dispute that resulted in the Taiwanese owner being slapped with an 18 month prison sentence.
  • DryShips deal in focus
    DryShips' move to sell four unfunded newbuildings to help relieve its debt headache has been questioned by one of Wall Street's leading analysts.
  • Backing for Baltic issue
    Baltic Trading's $20m fundraiser has received a tentative round of applause from analysts.
  • StealthGas dips
    Harry Vafias-led StealthGas has posted a lower net profit for the first quarter as costs rose.
  • Atlantic profit slips
    Norwegian offshore shipowner Atlantic Offshore slipped deeper into the red during the first quarter due to financing costs and currency effects.
  • MISC turns it around
    Malaysian owner MISC has seen a turnaround in its financial fortunes after stripping out much of its loss making shipping operations.
  • Port blasted over wreck
    The Australian port of Christmas Island had not prepared for an accident like the breaking up of the cargoship Tycoon, a report has found.
  • HSH loan losses jump
    Germany's HSH Nordbank does not expect a shipping recovery in 2013 as its first-quarter loan loss provisions increased again.
  • Titan handed ultimatum
    The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) has challenged embattled Titan Petrochemicals to demonstrate that it has a "business of substance" or risk being thrown off the stock market altogether.
  • Greek denies exit
    Ocean Wave Maritime of Greece has shredded reports it is exiting the shipping business with the disposal of its final vessel.
  • Sincere slides again
    Falling revenues have hurt Sincere Navigation's earnings in the first quarter.
  • NewLead given deadline
    NewLead Holdings has been handed formal notification that the company has breached stock exchange rules by failing to submit its annual report on time.
  • Big 10 for Jinhai
    Norway's SinOceanic Shipping has ordered 10 8,800-teu containerships in China "on behalf of foreign interests."
  • Diana defends loan
    Diana Shipping has defended its decision to turn banker by offering a $50m loan to spin-off Diana Containerships.
  • Teekay turns on the tap
    Teekay LNG Partners has cleared the way to raise up to $100m from shareholders.
  • COSL orders another
    China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) has added to its orderbook with a domestic deal for an offshore support ship.
  • Great Eastern adds MR
    India's Great Eastern Shipping (GE) is boosting its increasingly profitable products tanker fleet with an MR buy.
  • Six for sale
    Vietnam's Vinalines is hoping to sell the last six ships owned by its Vinashinlines unit by 30 June.
  • Bohai to order double
    Chinese operator Bohai Ferry is planning to splash some of its IPO cash on two new ro-ro vessels.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • The Paper Chase - E-Invoicing's Impact on Ocean Freight Billing, June 5th, 2013, 12 PM EDT
    This 60-minute interactive discussion will look at efforts to increase usage of e-invoicing in the ocean freight market, how standardization of the industry might help, and what billers and payers should know going forward. Key discussion areas will include:
  • EU Parliament: Proceed with U.S. free-trade talks
    "An ambitious and comprehensive agreement would give a badly-needed, low-cost boost to our economies," member Vital Moreira said before the vote.
  • New Hapag-Lloyd service links Italy, Turkey and Egypt
  • Va. maritime industry to tap military labor pool
    "We want to make a more direct effort to capture more of these retirees who seem well suited for this type of work," said Art Moye, executive vice president of the Virginia Maritime Association.
  • Bank unveils financing tool for insolvent ships
  • SinOceanic to facilitate 10-ship order
  • Triple E Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller is 'semi-launched'
    Maersk Line said a major milestone was reached today with the "semi-launch" of the first of the 20 Triple-E containerships that Daewoo shipyard is building for the company in Okpo, Korea.
  • Florida provides new support for trade, logistics
    Workforce Florida Inc. last week announced the availability of a $2 million Quick Response Training Challenge Grant for employers in Florida's logistics and trade industry.
  • Analysis: West Coast port volumes to rise in Q3
  • Subaru: 15,000 cars through Brunswick annually
  • Houston awards crane contracts
  • Executive moves
  • West Memphis port to expand freight rail handling
  • FMC reviews 10 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 23, 2013
  • Satellite oil spill detection trial underway
    Satellite to focus on Australian waters considered to be at high risk of oil pollution due to heavy shipping.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Strong demand in Middle Eastern hub.
  • Prices continue falling in Rotterdam
    Markets soft throughout the region.
  • Russia fuel oil exports could dry up within three years
    'The crunch will come in 2015,' says energy consultant.
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories down
    Players point to increased demand.
  • LNG bunker regulations 'out to consultation' by year-end
    MPA is developing a Singapore Standard for LNG bunkering operations.
  • Hong Kong may introduce MGO sulphur limits by early 2014
    Environmental Protection Department drafting legislation to reduce MGO sulphur limit to 0.05% for domestic use; higher limit may be allowed for international sales.
  • 'Good bunker deals' need transparency
    'The more information flowing between owner and supplier, the better the deal,' player tells conference.
  • Bunker prices lower in Asian trade
    Singapore offices will be closed on Friday for a public holiday.
  • Samudera sees losses mount
    'Roughly 20%-30% of our costs of services is fuel related.'
  • Shipbuilding crisis 'makes newbuilds affordable'
    New ships are going to be 'greener, cleaner and more efficient,' says President.
  • Germanischer Lloyd to class CSCL's mega vessels
    'The agreement marks a historic milestone for GL.'
  • Accident report on bunker leak
    Damage could have been 'far more severe and longer lasting' if vessel carried fuel oil, says MAIB.
  • Bunker player says 'recent entrants are losing their shirts'
    'Anybody involved in bunker marketing will tell you that margins are down,' says NuStar Energy CEO.

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