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July 24, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Rotterdam boxes up 1pc, but overall cargo loses ground to German ports
  • Idle box ship fleet rising at 448,000 TEU for 187 ships in mid-July
  • APL takes fifth of ten 14,000 TEUers with half charter-bound to MOL
  • Xiamen zero-tariff scheme has import value up 76.6pc to US$7.43 million
  • China railways distribute 193,723 tonnes of freight in half year
  • Canada's east coast ports boom, US flat, China exports up: Drewry
  • Liuzhou Yanghe freight terminal phase 1 to open for service in August
  • Chongqing's first half waterway cargo up 11.9pc to 65.2 million tonnes
  • Wenzhou's first half container volume rises 16.23pc to 258,800 TEU
  • Hangzhou first half port volume declines 11pc to 10.43 million tonnes
  • Jiangsu's Rugao port to finish building two 10,000-tonne terminals by 2014
  • Taiyuan Railway Bureau transport sales hit US$33 million since June 17
  • CEVA to move to larger multi-user freight site in Richmond, Virginia
  • Virginia and Salalah to promote trade, mutual interests between ports
  • EU Auditors: Dump anti-trucking schemes, as they show no benefit
  • Changi Airport's cargo volume falls 1.8pc to 150,500 tonnes in June
  • Aviation Partners use Split Scimitar Winglets to burn 2pc less fuel
  • Confederation of freight forwarding group meets in Bangkok October 13

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • All-encompassing event has the trade enthralled
  • Bahri takes delivery of one more general cargo vessel
  • Increasing ship orders, low Chinese demand threaten dry cargo recovery
  • India to slash duty on Pakistani textile imports
  • Cargo shift to non-major ports continues as capacity constraints at Major Ports undermine favourable growth potential: ICRA
  • Ennore Port inks significant export agreement with Nissan Motor
  • Maersk Line awarded for handling highest container traffic at JNPT in 2012-13
  • FFFAI's 21st biennial convention lays out a comprehensive programme of deliberation & delight
  • Gujarat planning rail SPV to enhance industrial connectivity
  • Panel to examine non-essential goods import
  • Sesa seeks FM's intervention on mining ban
  • Infrastructure Update

Marine Logweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • Loss of well control on rig in U.S. Gulf
  • Jon Holvik is new Kongsberg Maritime, Inc. President
  • Wärtsilä waterjets propel world's fastest ferry ...
  • Shipowner Victor Restis arrested
  • Container throughput continues to decline
  • BAE San Diego gets $38.6 million more for DDG 65 job

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • Port of Everett nets funding for Ro/Ro facility upgrades
  • ATA truck tonnage index up during month of June
  • APL earns honor for clean air efforts
  • Port of Vancouver taking bids for Terminal 3 security building
  • Foreign-based NVOCCs must file form FMC-65 by October

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • Restis arrested in bank probe
    Financial crimes unit raids Enterprises Shipping's Glyfada offices
  • Investigators wait to assess Hansa Brandenburg fire damage
    Port of refuge yet to be decided as tugs tow stricken boxship towards Mauritius
  • Ocean Rig wins six-year project for new drillship
    With second West African contract, Ocean Rig Skyros backlog nears $1.5bn ahead of delivery
  • Munich Re U-turn will push up premiums for shipowners
    Reinsurers to hold out for higher prices
  • Offen rules out forced Santa P fleet sale
    German owner working with banks to find short-term solution until secondhand market turns
  • CP Srivastava
    IMO secretary-general emeritus was a visionary promoter of maritime education
  • Doing very nicely from the downturn
    The more vessels arrested the better for Rotterdam repossession lawyer Hoek
  • Oltmann KG said to be in administration
    Over 200 funds now thought to have gone under since start of crisis
  • Qatar delivers its first LNG cargo to Malaysia
    New trade routes open as Southeast Asia emerges as key importer of natural gas
  • Delivery of ultra-large boxships on Asia-Europe services hits rates
    Switching of capacity to other trade lanes is spreading weakness
  • Shenzhen set to overtake Hong Kong as third-busiest box port
    Half-year throughput tops 11m teu due to trade growth between local ports
  • Caribbean aframax trade heats up
    Earnings hit five-week high as new cargoes shorten the list of available vessels
  • Portland eyes ship repair market
    UK port seeks concession partner for expansion scheme
  • Kerry buys into Brazil
    Hong Kong freight forwarder takes a majority stake in brokerage company Braservice
  • A Whale crew will bank their wages and head home
    Master of stranded TMT vessel sees an end in sight for seafarers' six-month ordeal
  • Consolidated supply meets modest demand
    Figures for the first quarter of 2013 give a crumb of comfort to the transatlantic trade route
  • Employers pledge to resolve unpaid wages
    The ILO must ensure that owners meet their obligations to seafarers no matter what

Fairplayweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • Seized BH vessels retrieved
    SINGAPORE shipbuilder BH Global Marine confirmed to Fairplay today authorities have taken back the two ships that were seized from its yard
  • Angelex to appeal reversal on bulker
    SHIPOWNER Angelex plans to appeal to the US Supreme Court a pollution case involving a bulker detained at the Port of Virginia, Fairplay was told today
  • Mercator's losses get seven times worse
    MUMBAI'S Mercator said today its losses in its April-June quarter were seven times worse than in the same period last year
  • TMT to restart ships
    CREW PAY has finally been received on TMT-controlled A Whale, the seafarer charity Sailors Society said today
  • 258 held in migrant smuggling cases
    GREEK officials are today holding 258 people in connection with migrant smuggling case from the past week
  • Qatar sells first LNG cargo to Malaysia
    QATARGAS Operating Co said today it has sold Qatar's first LNG cargo to Malaysia
  • Precious profit hopes rise
    PHILLIP Securities Research maintained its 'accumulate' rating for Precious Shipping, as expectations rose for higher profits in 2Q13
  • China's net coal imports climb 15% in 1H
    CHINA's net coal imports rose 15% year on year to 154M in 1H13, according to the China Coal Industry Association
  • Order target seen within SHI's reach
    SAMSUNG HI is on track to achieve its new order target for this year, a sector analyst said today
  • Taiwan's export orders drop in June
    TAIWAN said its export orders declined for the fifth consecutive month in June, mainly because of weaker demand from the mainland
  • Palm oil sector stays weak
    PALM oil exports have stayed stubbornly weak, defying expectations of a cargo rush before Ramadan ends on 8 August
  • Shanghai Maritime Court caseload rises
    CHINA's Shanghai Maritime Court said today its received cases rose 30% year on year to 2,571 in 2012
  • VLGC rates rebound
    RATES to ship LPG on very large gas carriers are recovering after three weeks of decline
  • Panamax rates near their 3-month high
    AVERAGE Panamax earnings neared a three-month high of $9,321 per day at the end of last week, before edging lower to $9,304/day yesterday
  • PDVSA seeks VLCC
    VENEZUELAN oil company PDVSA is inviting tenders to take a VLCC for up to a year, brokers told Fairplay today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • Portland, Ore., June TEU Growth Exceeds 20 Percent
    Oregon's Port of Portland reported container traffic totaled 13,934 20-foot-equivalent units in June, rising 21.5 percent year-over-year from 11,473 TEUs in June 2012, and 7.1 percent month-to-month from 13,014 TEUs in May 2013. Of the June volume, export containers totaled 7,817 TEUs, up 25.3 percent year-over-year, while import containers totaled 6,117 TEUs,...
  • STB Revises Relief Caps for Shippers in Smaller Rail Rate Cases
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has revised its rules regarding railroad rate reasonableness for small and medium-sized shippers' rate disputes, as part of Rate Regulation Reforms, Ex Parte 715. The board decided to remove limitations on relief for medium-sized rate disputes and increase to $4 million the relief available under small...
  • For-Hire Trucking Tonnage Index Edges Up
    The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Trucking Tonnage Index inched up 0.1 percent month-to-month to 125.9 in June, after rising 2.1 percent in May. Compared to June 2012, the index grew 5.9 percent, which is considered robust, although the gain was below the 6.5 percent year-over-year growthin May. Year-to-date,...
  • Interactive: How Many Hours in a '34-Hour' Restart?
    How many hours are there in a "34-hour" restart? This isn't a trick question. For truck drivers, planning a work week just got much harder. Before July 1, drivers could end their week, spend 34 hours off duty and start a new week. Under regulations that took effect July 1, however,...
  • UPS Orders 1,821 Fire-Resistant Shipping Containers
    UPS has placed an order for 1,821 fire-resistant shipping containers. Delivery of these new containers will begin this September and is slated for completion by early 2014. The containers are built with new panel material, MACROLite, a fiber-reinforced plastic composite similar to the material used in ballistic body armor. Burn testing conducted...
  • 10+2 = Big Fines
    On July 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection began formal enforcement of the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements rule, or ISF, for overseas ocean containers destined for U.S. ports of entry. If this affects your international supply chain, you've undoubtedly been bombarded with industry alerts, announcements, invitations for...
  • Legislation Would Hike Insurance Minimum for Motor Carriers
    U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced the Safe and Fair Environment on Highways Achieved Through Underwriting Levels Act, also known as "A SAFE HAUL," which would raise the required insurance minimum for motor carriers. H.R. 2730 would increase the required insurance minimum for motor carriers from $750,000 to $4,422,000. The...
  • Airlines for America: Cargo Yield Dropped in June
    Airlines for America reported yield in June for domestic cargo was $71.10 per revenue ton mile, dropping 9.9 percent year-over-year. Yield for international cargo was $34.40 per revenue ton mile, sliding 8.1 percent. Domestic cargo yield year-to-date was $75.00 per revenue ton mile, increasing 2.7 percent compared to the same period...
  • Rockefeller Calls for Study on Oil, Gas Transportation
    U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has asked the General Accountability Office to examine the impact of shale oil and gas development on pipelines, rail and other transportation infrastructure and safety, following the train disaster in Lac Mégantic, Quebec, Platts reports. "The recent derailment of a...
  • Ohio Governor Proposes $3 Billion Infrastructure Investment
    Ohio's Gov. John R. Kasich has unveiled a plan to invest $3 billion in infrastructure over the next several years to improve the state's transportation system. The plan will allow the state to eliminate decades-long delays on 41 new construction projects, some of which are now slated to begin as early...
  • Optimum Inventory: More Than a Theory
    Richard Dean doesn't like to talk about supply chains. He prefers supply chain network, community or ecosystem. "The world does not work like a chain. It works like a community," said Dean, chief marketing officer at cloud-based software vendor One Network. "The chain metaphor suggests sequential links. In a community, the...
  • Estes Express Takes Low General Rate Hike
    New technology helped Estes Express Lines improve productivity and keep its general rate increase to 3.7 percent this year, the company said. Estes, the largest privately owned less-than-truckload carrier, raised its tariff rates 3.7 percent on average July 8, a much lower increase than the 5.9 percent GRI at many competitors. In...
  • CTS: Australasia's Exports Down
    Containerized export volume from Australasia/Oceania to most reported regions experienced significant declines in May 2013, according to data from Container Trades Statistics Ltd. Exports to Far East Asia, however, jumped 10.6 percent. Australasia/Oceania to Far East Asia Australasia/Oceania exported 169,300 20-foot-equivalent units to Far East Asia in May, 4.7 percent more than in...
  • Industry Disagrees on TWIC's Role at Ports
    Eleven years after Congress required biometric passes for maritime workers, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential is inching forward. But there's still no industry consensus on how TWIC should work, where it should be required or even whether it's needed. That's evident from the latest round of public comments to the Coast...
  • For TWIC, SSA's 'Beast Box' Delivers
    One criticism of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential is that TWIC biometric readers can't withstand a harsh seaport environment. Curt Campbell disagrees. "We have built a system that actually works," said Campbell, director of maritime safety and security at SSA Marine. The terminal operator's "Beast Box" has been used for...
  • Slideshow: 15 Stories That Defined the Second Quarter
    As the first quarter drew to a close, 2013 was shaping up as a year of paradoxes. Wall Street was going gangbusters, but the fiscal cliff was holding back economic growth. Container shipping rates in the main east-west trades rose through much of the first three months of the year,...
  • Federal Highway Fund in Dire Straits, Congress Told
    WASHINGTON - The Highway Trust Fund is dangerously close to insolvency, leaving Congress with three options on how to prevent the main driver of federal surface infrastructure funding from reaching a shortfall, a budget analyst told Congress on Tuesday morning. Congress could cut highway and mass transit spending by a quarter...
  • Microsoft, Blue Horseshoe Reach Collaboration Pact
    Blue Horseshoe has entered into a collaboration agreement with Microsoft that includes the acquisition of Blue Horseshoe's Warehousing for AX and Transportation for AX solutions. The enterprise resource planning and supply chain management company's technology will help Microsoft accelerate its Microsoft Dynamics AX supply chain management roadmap, including its plans to...
  • EU, Georgia Conclude Talks for Free Trade Area
    The European Union and Georgia have successfully concluded negotiations for a deep and comprehensive free trade area, which aims to strengthen to strengthen the export and investment performance of Georgia and facilitate its integration with the EU economy. The DCFTA, negotiated in 17 months and seven rounds, will give Georgia better...
  • NY-NJ Port Battles 7th Week of Truck, Cargo Delays
    The Port of New York and New Jersey is battling its seventh consecutive week of cargo delays and long truck lines that began last month with computer problems at Maher Terminals and have spread to other terminals. Maher, the port's largest terminal, has subcontracted vessel calls to other terminals while it...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • Ocean Rig's big fix
    DryShips' Ocean Rig spin-off has won a $1.3bn contract award for a newbuilding ultra-deepwater drillship.
  • Max to the rescue
    An offshore supply vessel has taken all 44 crew of a jack-up rig to safety after the drilling unit suffered a blowout in US waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Lay-offs to go on
    Shipbuilder Fincantieri plans to continue with temporary lay-offs at its underused Italian yards despite seeing a stronger start to the year.
  • Tanker grounds in Russia
    No pollution has been reported from a tanker that ran aground on Tuesday in Russia.
  • China gets busy
    Shipowners have been tipped to keep surveyors on permanent stand-by in China as the number of bulker sales inspections jumps.
  • KNOT begins payouts
    KNOT Offshore Partners has handed out its first dividend since listing in New York earlier this year.
  • HOS price turns heads
    Hornbeck Offshore looks to be netting a bumper price for its tug and tank barge division thanks to its disposal in a red hot market.
  • Seanergy gains $21m
    Victor Restis-controlled Seanergy Maritime Holdings has revealed a profit of $21m from the hand-over of three bulkers to one of its lenders.
  • Antwerp banks LNG cash
    The port of Antwerp has clinched an undisclosed subsidy to build its new LNG bunkering station.
  • Orders scare Oldendorff
    Big spending shipowner Henning Oldendorff has sounded the alarm about the new wave of dry-cargo newbuilding orders.
  • Three more for Nam Cheong
    Malaysian offshore vessel builder Nam Cheong is on track to obliterate last year's record of vessel sales after racking up deals for three more units.
  • TMT crew win wages
    The crew on TMT's stranded A Whale have finally been paid and will be repatriated from Egypt.
  • LPG orders boom
    Orders for LPG newbuildings have more than doubled this year in capacity terms, a new report shows.
  • Longer run for NOCC
    Norwegian Car Carriers has secured a longer contract for one of its vessels.
  • Negmar launches new line
    Turkish owner Negmar has launched a new domestic ferry service from Istanbul.
  • UN tags Facebook
    Facebook has received a public poke from the United Nations for its silence relating to Somali Piracy, it is claimed.
  • STX Engine wins cash
    Korean ship propulsion company STX Engine is set for a big cash injection from creditors.
  • Restis arrested
    Greek shipowner Victor Restis has been arrested in connection with charges of embezzlement and money laundering.
  • Smaller but better
    Analysts have dismissed fears surrounding a decline in revenue at Overseas Orient Container Line.
  • Bulker hit by fire
    Firefighters in Jordan are close to extinguishing a blaze that hit a Norwegian bulker on Tuesday.
  • Cosco to plug gap
    China Cosco Holdings will find a $400m plug to battle back to profit this year and preserve its listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, a leading analyst predicts.
  • Boskalis seals funds
    Royal Boskalis Westminster has tapped US bond investors to help repay some of the debt used to acquire Dockwise.
  • Cosco orders four at Nacks
    Cosco Shipping has ordered four multipurpose vessels at Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks).
  • Lisin selling?
    Russian tycoon Vladimir Lisin has been linked to a sale of 30% of his Volgo-Balt Transport Holding (VBTH) company.
  • Susitna still around
    Two offers have been lodged for an unwanted $80m Alaskan ferry that could never dock in Anchorage.
  • Tianjin restructuring
    Chinese container line Tianjin Marine is to restructure its assets in cooperation with parent Grand China Logistics (GCL).
  • GulfMark results mixed
    GulfMark Offshore has made a further improvement in its results for 2013, but the latest figures are lower than those of last year.
  • Daewoo exiting dry
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) looks to be ending its latest brief flirtation with bulker ownership.
  • SBM wins Shell FPSO
    SBM Offshore has won a $1bn contract to supply and FPSO to Shell Offshore for deployment in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • HOS selling off tugs
    Hornbeck Offshore Services is selling its downstream assets as it looks to concentrate on the offshore market.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • Port of Oakland says deal will create mega terminal
    A litigation settlement with SSA Terminals, approved last week by the Port of Oakland board of commissioners, will combine three terminals in the port and create the third largest terminal on the U.S. West Coast.
  • UPS profit in second quarter off 4%
  • Maersk announces September GRI for eastbound transpacific
  • Werner facing competition for drivers
    Although the company increased its hiring rate from the same period last year, Werner said it is having difficulty hitting its 7,300-driver target for the truckload sector.
  • Oracle releases outsource visibility app for discrete manufacturers
  • ICAO opens ATM facility in Beijing
  • Canadian National sees rail revenue rise in 2Q
    Revenues rose by 5 percent, year over year, to CAN$2.67 billion thanks to a two-percent rise in carloadings and a five-percent increase in revenue-ton miles. The operating ratio rose by 0.4 points to 60.9 percent.
  • C.H. Robinson names York director of sourcing in Europe
    In the newly created position, York will be tasked with establishing the resources to further develop and expand sourcing in Europe for C.H. Robinson.
  • 2013 Midyear Review & Outlook for the U.S. Transportation Market
    American Shipper's research director, Eric Johnson, will host an interactive discussion with David Ross, managing director of global transportation and logistics for Stifel. Ross' presentation will cover the key trends driving the domestic transportation market in 2013 and look ahead at the challenges and opportunities in the balance of the year.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 23, 2013
  • Prices lose direction in Fujairah
    MGO prices in Suez drop by over $20 per tonne.
  • Rotterdam Q1 bunker sales down 8.1%
    Sales were lower than in any quarter last year, when the port's overall marine fuel sales shrank by 10.6%.
  • Prices fall across Europe
    But decreases stick to single digits.
  • Voluntary fuel switch schemes falling out of favour
    Preference for mandatory measures, as 'no shipper will pay a dime extra' for improved environmental performance.
  • Physical supply gets boost in northwest Spain
    Bunker player aiming for international shipping traffic.
  • Reports: BOSTCO to start Houston operations in October
    Terminal to offer a storage capacity of 2.84 million barrels of residual fuel oil and feedstock.
  • Singapore is 'buyer's market'
    Oversupply depressing bunker prices, traders say.
  • Asian bunker prices remain flat
    Average to very good demand reported in Singapore.
  • Change your propeller and use less fuel, says MAN Diesel
    Engine maker charts rising interest in its engine derating study.
  • Conference to focus on LNG-fuelled vessel development in China
    Government drafting first state policy to support LNG-fuelled shipping.
  • Port efficiency database holds out promise of fuel savings
    Owner claims it can help vessels reduce fuel costs through better planning.
  • Mexican operator signs for fuel-efficient support vessels
    The Damen FCS 5009 are the ninth and tenth orders from Naviera Integral.

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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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