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BRIEFS
June 25, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Asian Shippers Council blasts carriers for resisting environmental rules
  • Maersk to probe shipboard fire with eye to misdeclared cargo causes
  • Salvager contracted to save cargo and hull of still floating MOL Comfort
  • Ships warned of this weekend's yacht races between Hong Kong and Macau
  • G6 carriers void sailings for oddly timed peak season vessel maintenance
  • US Coast Guard can jail seafarers 6 years for not reporting hazards: ISS
  • Shenzhen-HK border checkpoint station to start construction in November
  • Senate votes 93-4 to make Michael Froman next US Trade Representative
  • US diesel hits lowest price for a year, except on west and east coasts
  • Russia's Transcontainer Q1 profit down 7.5pc despite slight rise in revenue
  • Mozambique's Renamo guerrilla opposition party threatens coal rail line
  • Emerging market contract logistics comes with major country risk: Ti study
  • Soybean shippers find containerised beans increase quality and prices
  • Canadian Pacific shaves of 20 hours to 64-hour Toronto-Calgary transit
  • IATA: Cargo sector must ramp up e-customs, e-waybills, build up its IT
  • UAL orders twenty-five A350-1000s with options to buy ten more
  • FedEx buys regional logistics provider Supaswift in southern Africa
  • Volga moves Boeing 787 Dreamliner's wing section from Japan to US
  • Turkish Airlines wins 'Best Airline in Europe' award from Skytrax

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • APM Terminals to invest in & operate berths at Ningbo Port Group's Meishan terminal
  • Capacity increase on Asia-ECSA trade lane pulling rates down: Drewry
  • Freightliner acquires ERS Railways from Maersk Line
  • Govt to tackle shipping disasters off Indian Coast: Natrajan
  • Gulftainer acquires Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Co.; to assume full management of three terminals located in Jeddah & Jubail
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Asia-Australia rates to increase from July 1 & 15
  • ICS AGM deliberates on pressing international issues of concern
  • Long Beach port volume up 17.2 pc in May
  • Wilh. Loesch India offering tunnelling solutions for metro rail projects
  • Xiamen registers second fastest box throughput growth in China
  • ICE Awards completes 5 successful years of celebrating the power of the printed word
  • World Bank sees global GDP expanding 2.2 pc this year

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Maritime insurance: Barbican Group acquires Seacurus
  • CEO of Geodis goes for Areva
  • Change at the head of Swiss Aviation Training
  • Korean Air stops carrying shark fins
  • Volga-Dnepr delivers mobile power plant to Sochi
  • DSV acquires Airmar Cargo SA in Colombia
  • Österreichische Post takes stake in Aras Kargo
  • Gulftainer to manage ports of Jeddah and Jubail
  • SSA concerned with hazy conditions in Strait of Malacca
  • UAL celebrates thrice over
  • Iveco and Gazprom focus on extending use of CNG
  • Euro 6 HGVs for Bertschi in Switzerland
  • Rail Cargo and Innofreight develop innovative freight car...
  • Railway business in Africa: the hidden champion is growing
  • Air India deploying B787 on Far East routes

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • Bollinger delivers fourth tug in series to Crowley
  • Damen delivers newbuild seismic support chasers
  • Campbell to christen two new towboats, dry dock
  • Color Line to retrofit Ropax with exhaust gas scrubbers
  • Aker Solutions and Statoil cancel Cat B contract
  • Japan: "PCTC cut fishing vessel in two"
  • Grandweld wins contract for four 42 m crewboats
  • HII's Barb Niland receives Virgina Business CFO Award

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • Port of Tacoma releases May box volume numbers
  • Schnitzer Steel earns honor of 'Scrap Company of the Year'
  • Deadline nears for nominations for WTC Tacoma Globe Awards
  • Tomorrow marks celebration of international Seafarer Day
  • Georgia Ports Authority names Jepson as chairman

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • The P&I perspective
    Ocean Beyond Piracy report ignores the caring, sharing shipowner
  • New LNG opportunities come out of Africa
    LNG Consultancy sees Mozambique as one of the hottest prospects for gas shipping
  • Iridium reaches first base with GMDSS application
    Satellite provider aims to widen shipowners' choice of mandatory distress systems
  • A user's guide to Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems
    Mandatory system sends automated SOS calls for stricken ships
  • Iridium confronts Inmarsat in a clash of satellite giants
    Communications firms launch space race for shipowners' contracts
  • Seafarers left facing financial hardship after pirate attacks
    Two-thirds of Filipinos are paid late and many are forced to sign quit-claims
  • Damco seeks longer contracts to make ocean freight rates less volatile
    Short-term thinking is an obstacle to making supply chains more efficient
  • Weight of responsibility
    If misdeclared boxes were a factor in the MOL Comfort casualty, this could be the accident people have been fearing
  • VLGC pulls in $60,000 per day
    LPG carrier Thetis Glory benefits from lack of available vessels in the Middle East Gulf
  • Monsoons dampen demolition rates
    Caution rules across Indian subcontinent and China benchmark loses new ground
  • Taiwan owner bets newbuildings on 2015 capesize recovery
    Chinese Maritime Transport has three capesize deliveries in the pipeline
  • US transport financier returns to ship lending
    CIT will offer billions of dollars in new loans, having exited the sector in the 1990s
  • Tugs to reach MOL Comfort today
    Recovery will speed up investigation into why structure failed, says Boardley
  • A Whale SOS
    As Day of the Seafarer dawns, TMT crew remain stranded off Suez
  • Box lines face 'make or break' peak season, says Drewry
    Carriers have 'narrow window of opportunity to get their act together or risk severe losses'
  • Owners tell refiners to come clean about bunkers
    Industry must clarify how much low-sulphur diesel fuel it will supply to shipping
  • A Whale crew stranded off Suez plead with TMT to pay up
    As hearing opens in Houston, master says Nobu Su firm has failed to keep its word
  • Trade finance shortage hampers recovery
    Companies still rely on overdrafts, ICC survey finds

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • BBC Chartering secures four newbuildings
    GERMAN multipurpose shipowners are starting to invest in tonnage again to support the fleet renewal of Leer-based BBC Chartering, the world's leading tramp project/breakbulk carrier
  • Storm sinks Chinese ships
    TWO general cargo vessels have sunk off China's Hainan Island due to tropical storm Bebinca, but no casualties were reported
  • Sailings suspended after ro-pax hits UK dock
    DFDS today suspended sailings from Harwich in Essex to Esbjerg in Denmark after a ro-pax with 489 passengers aboard briefly took on water after hitting a quay while docking
  • Yangzijiang sells stray feeders
    JIANGSU Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has sold three container ships whose orders were cancelled by Thomas Schulte Reederei
  • Changhang Phoenix to auction two bulkers
    SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix said today two loss-making bulkers will be auctioned to repay 370M yuan ($60M) in bank loans
  • CNPC taking Yamal stake
    CHINA National Petroleum has agreed to invest in Novatek's new Yamal gas field and LNG export plant in the Russian Far East
  • COSCO (Nantong) bags $340M conversion deal
    COSCO Corp (Singapore) said today one of its subsidiaries has closed a deal with a Singaporean client to convert two nearly completed hulls into high-end floating accommodation units
  • Breaking prices keep sliding
    PRICES of ships sold for demolition remain under pressure today, as the rupee plunged to a historic low of 58-59 against the US dollar last week
  • MPM stays on 'buy'
    DMG & Partners maintained "buy" ratings for Marco Polo Marine shares after the latter acquired an AHTS ship to be deployed in Indonesian offshore waters
  • Two Singapore bunker players lose licences
    TWO bunkering services providers have lost their licences to operate in Singapore effective today, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said
  • DMG maintains 'neutral' for Singapore yards
    DMG & Partners today maintained 'neutral' ratings for Singaporean rig builders Keppel and Sembcorp Marine, citing intense competition in their sector
  • Capesize S&P prices rise as BDI rallies
    CAPESIZES are getting firmer prices in the S&P market as Baltic Dry Index rallied last week, on the back of higher iron ore shipments to China
  • Box rates still sliding
    BOX RATES have continued to regress further into unprofitable territory, raising more doubts on the success of carriers' planned general rate increases for July
  • Two arrested TMT ships to be sold
    TWO SHIPS belonging to Taiwanese shipowner TMT will be auctioned in Singapore and Cape Town

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • CMA CGM Consolidates India Agency Operations
    CMA CGM has announced plans to consolidate operations in India by combining agency functions of its wholly-owned subsidiary ANL into CMA Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd. The French carrier in a trade notice said "CMA CGM India stands as the sole agent for ANL pan India, effective July 1, replacing existing third-party...
  • Univan Opens New Philippines Headquarters in Manila
    Univan has opened its new office in Manila, reflecting the important role the Philippines plays in the company's global operations. "We are celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2013, and this investment in Manila, lays the foundation for the next 40 years as we have a long term commitment to our business...
  • ANL Singapore and Agility to Launch Joint Venture in Papua New Guinea
    ANL Singapore - part of CMA CGM - and Agility, a logistics provider, will launch a new joint venture, ANL Agencies PNG Ltd., in Papua New Guinea on July 1, 2013. "The establishment of ANL Agencies PNG Ltd will allow both companies to take advantage of significant synergies for both companies...
  • Troy Container Line Enhances South America Services
    roy Container Line will open new services to and from Bolivia; San Antonio, Chile; Callao, Peru; and Paraguay, via its partnership with the Argentina-based agent MSL. The American-owned non-vessel-operating common carrier will begin the new South America services with a maiden voyage on June 25. "Troy Container Line is committed to expanding...
  • Haze Limits Visibility Around Malaysia's Kertih Port
    Visibility in the waters around Kertih Port in Malaysia could be significantly reduced as a result of haze coming from forest fires in Sumatra, Indonesia, according to Inchcape Shipping Services. During periods of restricted visibility, Inchcape has recommended that shipmasters keep a proper lookout and navigate the area with caution, in...
  • New York-New Jersey Ranked Top Port for Industrial Real Estate
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was judged the leading gateway for developers and users of industrial real estate in 2012 based upon its consistent cargo volumes and available blocks of industrial space within the immediate port area, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle. New York-New...
  • Port Canaveral to Develop Inland Port in Eastern Florida
    Port Canaveral is pursuing the development of an inland port near the north end of Brevard County, Fla., in conjunction with the start this fall of the widening and deepening of the Florida port's 3½-mile channel. Dedicated barges would carry cargo from Port Canaveral to inland transfer points and connect to...
  • Tampa Port Authority Re-Elects All Board Officers
    William "Hoe" Brown will continue as chairman of the Tampa Port Authority.The board of Florida's Tampa Port Authority has agreed to maintain its already existing slate of officers with William "Hoe" Brown as chairman, Stephen Swindal as vice chairman and Carl Lindell Jr. as secretary and treasurer. Other board members include...
  • Jepson to Serve Second Term as Georgia Ports Authority's Chairman
    The Georgia Ports Authority's board of directors has elected Robert S. Jepson, Jr., to serve a second term as chairman of the board. Jepson was first appointed to the board of directors in 2008 and previously served as vice chairman. James A. Walters was also appointed as the vice chairman and...
  • Panama Canal Expands Tugboat Fleet
    The names of the two new tugboats were taken from different landmarks around Panama.The Panama Canal has received the first two of 14 tugboats that will help strengthen the waterway's capacity for the operation of its third set of locks. Cerro Itamut and Cerro Picacho are part of the new fleet...
  • FedEx's Profit Dropped 23 Percent in FY2013
    FedEx reported net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending May 31, 2013, was $303 million, down from $550 million in the fourth quarter of the previous year, ending May 31, 2012. The quarterly drop included an impairment charge of $100 million to retire 10 aircraft, as well...
  • Massport to Invest More in Container Operations in FY2014
    The Massachusetts Port Authority has approved a business plan and budget for fiscal year 2014 of $592 million, up 2.5 percent or $14.4 million compared with the previous year. About 70 percent of the budget, valued at $403 million, will go to fund the daily operations of the aviation, maritime and...
  • CMA CGM to Add South Africa Call to Asia-Africa Service
    CMA CGM has added a weekly westbound call at Durban, South Africa, to its MIDAS service, connecting India and the Persian Gulf with southern and western Africa. The first sailing of the new rotation is the Albert Rickmers, voyage MU655W. The container line has also merged its two services connecting the Persian...
  • DAT Freight Index Down 13 Percent in May
    DAT North American Freight Index Full-size image The DAT North American Freight Index dropped to 1571 in May 2013, down 13.3 percent year-over-year, compared with an all-time high in May 2012, according to the latest release from DAT. This is the fourth straight month of declines. The current spot market freight volume rose 5.6...
  • DFDS's Bid to Buy Scandlines Rejected
    DFDS's bid to buy Scandlines, a German-Danish ferry operator, was not accepted, meaning DFDS is no longer part of the sales process. However, the Northern Europe shipping and logistics company said it plans to continue its strategy expansion through acquisitions. DFDS originally announced its participation in the sales process for Scandlines, which...
  • HNA Group to Acquire European Trailer Leasing Business
    HNA Group Co. of China has agreed to acquire GE Capital's TIP Trailer Services, a European trailer leasing and rental business, as part of its investment strategy. "The acquisition of TIP strategically fits within HNA Group's existing portfolio of logistics, airline, airport, financial services, real estate, tourism, shipping and retail companies,...
  • Russia Plans Large Transport Projects
    Russian president Vladimir Putin unveiled plans to spend nearly $14 billion on three large rail and road projects to ease transport bottlenecks and stimulate a slowing economy. The trans-Siberian railway, which links Moscow to the port of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East, will be upgraded to become the main artery linking...
  • NSCP Group's Container Throughput Rises 2.8 Percent
    Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group reported consolidated cargo turnover from January to May was 61.3 million metric tons, falling 10.4 percent from 68.4 million metric tons in the first five months of 2012. NSCP Group's total container throughput from January to May rose 2.8 percent from 262,000 20-foot-equivalent units in 2012...
  • Port of Le Havre Welcomes First Call by CMA CGM Jules Verne
    The CMA CGM Jules Verne calls at the Port of Le Havre.The CMA CGM Jules Verne has made its maiden call at the Terminal de France in Port 2000 in Le Havre, France, as part of its first rotation on the French Asia Line 1 service, connecting Northern Europe with...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • 'Not willful'
    A US federal judge has overturned a jury's finding that ION Geophysical willfully infringed the patents of seismic vessel owner WesternGeco for marine streamer technology.
  • Euronav loan extended
    Euronav has won a four-year extension on a $300m credit facility, despite the departure of Bank of America from the loan.
  • SwissMarine takes cape
    SwissMarine has hired a Deiulemar Shipping capesize on a short period deal at below the present spot market spike.
  • CSSC hands over Longxue
    Guangzhou Shipyard international (GSI) is to take control of sister shipyard Longxue Shipbuilding with cash from parent CSSC.
  • Atwood at it again
    Atwood Oceanics has exercised an option at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for a fourth ultra-deepwater drillship.
  • American Club in the red
    The American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association incurred a $6m loss through last year bringing its free reserve down to $54.2m.
  • Tanker blaze out
    The crew of a Turkish chemical tanker have been rescued after the vessel caught fire in the Adriatic Sea.
  • Capes charge on
    A spike in chartering activity has lifted capesize spot rates by almost 50% in the past week.
  • OSX denies default
    Eike Batista's OSX has rubbished claims that its shipbuilding unit is at risk of bankruptcy after defaulting on over $200m worth of debt repayments.
  • Grandweld grabs four
    Dubai's Grandweld Shipyards has won a deal to build four crew vessels for a Mexican owner.
  • Seacurus sold to Barbican
    Niche marine broker Seacurus has been sold to the Lloyd's based Barbican underwriting group by its founding partners.
  • Chinese bulker cleared
    A Chinese bulker has not been up to anything illegal, despite failing to notify authorities of its arrival in Philippines waters, the coast guard said.
  • Pratibha ship arrested again
    A tanker belonging to troubled Indian owner Pratibha Shipping has been put up for auction after being arrested again over unpaid fees.
  • NOCC ship in probe
    A Norwegian Car Carriers ship is under investigation by Japanese authorities following an accident which sliced a fishing vessel in two.
  • GSI raising $400m
    Shares in Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) will resume trading after more than a month as it unveiled details of a big share sale.
  • Euroseas tied to bulker
    Euroseas of Greece has bought its second vessel in a week and its first bulker in almost half a decade, UK brokers believe.
  • DFDS ferry holed
    A DFDS ferry took on water at Harwich in the UK after smashing into the dock.
  • Cosco Sing not worth it
    Shares in Cosco Corp (Singapore) may not be worth a punt despite languishing at a 12-month low, a Lion City-based analyst says.
  • Bunker suppliers busted
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has cancelled the licenses of two bunker suppliers for contravening the terms and conditions of their licensing agreements.
  • Thai owner chops two
    World Wide Transport of Thailand is tipped to have thrown its two largest vessels on the scrap heap.
  • DFDS bows out
    Danish ro-ro group DFDS has pulled out of the race to buy Baltic rival Scandlines.
  • Scorpio's big chance
    Scorpio Tankers has moved on a once in a generation opening with an order spree which has left rivals at least three years behind, a top executive says.
  • Chandris denies VLCC deal
    Greek owner Chandris says rumours of a new charter agreement for one of its VLCC's are false.
  • Star left hanging by STX
    Star Bulk Carriers has broken its silence over its exposure to bankrupt STX Pan Ocean to reveal it is owed over $750,000 by the South Korean owner.
  • Ship held over death
    Japan has arrested a Chinese cargoship in a probe into a fatal collision with a fishing vessel.
  • Jiangnan warns on losses
    CSSC's Jiangnan Heavy Industry is forecasting a loss in the first half as ship prices fell.
  • Cargoship lost in Med
  • Celebrity's Xpedition cleared to cruise
    Miami-based Celebrity Cruises has been allowed to resume its Galapagos cruising operations after a near one-month suspension.
  • Whales up for grabs
    Today Makes Tomorrow's (TMT) 320,000-dwt combination carrier (OBO) C Whale (built 2010) will come under the hammer in Singapore next month while sisterhip E Whale's fate is expected to be determined in Cape Town tomorrow.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • DSV acquires Colombian agent
  • House members visit Memphis to learn about logistics
  • FedEx continues efficiency push in truck fleet
    In March, less than five years after setting its goal, FedEx Express scored a 22 percent cumulative improvement in fuel economy for its vehicles and set a revised goal to improve the efficiency of its vehicle fleet 30 percent by 2020.
  • JDA outlines merged product roadmap
    "Instead of inward-facing analysis to determine the product roadmap, we put our customers at the center of every decision," said Jean-Francois Gagne, JDA's chief product officer. "The end result is an integration, innovation and development path."
  • Shippers concerned of possible change to rail cost measure
    The URCS is the STB's general purpose costing system that's used to estimate variable and total unit costs for Class I railroads, including making determinations on whether a railroad's rates are reasonable.
  • Mercury opens EMEA branch
  • Conexus expands in Laredo
  • Barbican buys specialist marine insurance broker
  • Froman sworn in as U.S. trade representative
    "I intend to use every tool to increase exports of Made-in-America goods and services, level the playing field for our people to compete and win in the global economy and fully enforce our trade rights," he said during his swearing-in ceremony.
  • MarAd details shipyard impact on economy

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2013
  • Asia-Pacific marine coatings market to record further growth
    Market recorded revenues of $4.84 billion in 2012 and is estimated to reach $6.69 billion in 2016.
  • New order for scrubbing system
    'Exhaust gas cleaning systems will enhance our striving for sustainable operations,' says Norwegian operator.
  • Prices stable in Fujairah, soft in Africa
    MGO in Cape Town lost $18 throughout the day's trading.
  • Double digit falls across Europe
    MGO down by $17 in Rotterdam.
  • Call to refiners: Start talking about 2015
    IBIA's vice-chairman wants debate between owners and refiners on LSFO supply post-2015.
  • China could retrofit 47,000 vessels to use LNG
    Programme would focus on inland waterways.
  • TMT files for bankruptcy
    Bunker suppliers among creditors listed in court papers.
  • Week starts with bunker prices down
    Earliest delivery dates for bunkers were between June 25 to 27 at key Asian ports.
  • MPA cancels licences of two bunkering firms
    Operating permit of Golden Lights HS Bunkering Pte Ltd and Shing Li Shipping Pte Ltd withdrawn.
  • Bunker spill from Manila-based oil storage depot
    Spill caused by a ruptured pipe from a storage tank, says Philippine media.
  • Sovcomflot upgrading engines of LNG carrier newbuilds
    The Velikiy Novgorod and Pskov will have ME-GI engines, says firm.
  • MAN Diesel starts turbocharger production at China
    China turbocharger business unit will support shipbuilding in country.

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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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