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July 25, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC flies Indian flag to win feeder trade on India's northwest coast
  • SeaIntel: Rate hikes to coincide with Asia-Europe capacity cuts in August
  • Hong Kong's TSL joins KMTC, Heung-A on Korea-China-Thailand loop
  • CMA CGM backs Liverpool2 development, doubles feeders from Le Havre
  • Unexpected uptick in chartering activity of 4,100-4,500 TEUers in July
  • China spent US$472.47 billion on road, water infrastructure in 2011, 2012
  • Shanxi expressway investment reaches US$3.02 billion in six months
  • Gulf states learn logistics techniques to cope with trade boom
  • Halifax linked to Asia with Hapag's 7,506-TEU Berlin Express via Suez
  • ASEAN textile and clothing exports sharp decline to US/EU in 2012
  • IATA's quarterly survey of airline CFOs shows strong business confidence
  • Buoyant June passenger traffic means air freight rates will hit new lows
  • Moscow Domodedovo picks winners of 'most punctual airlines' contest

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • IMO's new environment rules to significantly increase fuel costs: Drewry
  • Shipyards latching on to offshore business lifeline
  • Transworld Group Singapore's Mahesh Sivaswamy is 'Logistics Personality of the Year'
  • CIL eyes three proposals in Australia
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Vessel causes slight damage to Rim Bascule Bridge at MbPT
  • Indev Logistics inaugurates its first FTWZ near Chennai
  • Leading cos ready to obtain freight trains
  • Imported fruit threaten domestic grower margins: Pawar
  • RBI measures help to recover sharply against dollar
  • RBI tightens gold import norms further

Marine Logweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Hyundai Heavy BWM system gets Coast Guard AMS acceptance
  • Kirby reports increased second quarter earnings
  • Ingalls delivers DDG 1001 launch system assemblies
  • Scorpio Bulkers orders its first ships
  • MarAd announces Small Shipyard Grants
  • Port Weller shipyard operator files for bankruptcy
  • $10.4 million criminal fine in pollution case

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Vancouver, USA port board Oks lease with Tesoro-Savage
  • Delta bringing London flight to Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Customs inks deal with FMC for ACE data sharing scheme
  • Bellingham firm nets funds from small shipyard grant program
  • Evergreen Line plans rate restoration program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Scorpio confirms $300m ultramax order binge
    Trio of Chinese builders successful in first phase of group's plunge into dry
  • Beijing gets real
    China's economic indicators point to dismal prospects for dry bulk rates to improve
  • Restis 'shocked' by improper dealings arrest
    Shipowner held for a second day as work resumes after raid on family offices
  • Kenya is key
    A Lamu terminal offers an export solution to oil wars between the squabbling Sudans
  • Angola's first LNG cargo arrives in Brazil
    After more than a month at sea, the shipment unloads without a hiccup
  • Columbia Shipmanagement fined $10m for US pollution
    Companies get four-year corporate probation stretch after seafarers blow whistle
  • New blow to tanker owners as South Sudan halts crude production
    Cross-border spat adds to supply woes for aframaxes and suezmaxes
  • Insuring the insurers
    Commercial reinsurers are becoming more strategic in how they deploy capital
  • Pirates release tanker seized off Gabon
    Cotton's crew are safe and well but two other vessels are attacked off Togo
  • Idled panamax boxship fleet set to grow
    One hundred charters are due to expire in the second half of the year
  • Goldenport terminates supramax charter early
    Dry bulk firm had previously revised terms of Sifnos deal
  • Rail line gets the go-ahead to tackle German freight bottleneck
    Rotterdam-Duisburg link extends between Emmerich and Oberhausen
  • Saboteurs attack Australia's Curtis Island LNG project
    Gas export plans suffer yet another setback
  • Boxship demolition forecast to hit record levels this year
    But capacity of newbuildings on order has surged to level last seen two years ago
  • Triangulation offers best prospects for VLCCs
    Oversupply of tankers in Middle East Gulf hits single-voyage runs
  • Auckland port dispute heads for court
    Marathon labour row set for 'substantive hearing' in November
  • Gard board pays tribute to Isacson
    Late chief executive was an inspiring leader, says chairman
  • Skuld's strong performance maintains its Standard & Poor's A rating
    Rating agency affirms brand reputation and sector-leading operating performance
  • CIMC books five more 8,800 teu ships for MSC
    Update: Vessels to be built by New Times Shipbuilding and delivered in 2015

Fairplayweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Korean banks warned on yard defaults
    SOUTH Korean banks have been told to grade down loans of struggling compatriot shipbuilders, with defaults from such yards feared
  • Charred ship ship towed to Port Louis
    THE CHARRED box ship Hansa Brandenburg has been towed into Port Louis for repairs, a Mauritius National Coast Guard spokesman said today
  • US cruise bill introduced
    SENATOR Jay Rockefeller has introduced the Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2013, which seeks to add a new layer of industry oversight
  • Box Ships offering struggles
    THE PERPETUAL preferred equity offering by Box Ships is proving a tough sell, with a downsizing confirmed today and new covenants added on 22 July
  • Mombasa imports rise to South Sudan
    SOUTHERN Sudan is emerging as a key transit destination for imports through Mombasa, IHS Supply Chains Solutions told Fairplay today.*Mombasa imports rise to South Sudan
  • Vard takeover boosts Fincantieri
    ITALY'S shipbuilder Fincantieri said today it virtually tripled its 1H12 operating results to €101M ($133.3M), from €34M last year
  • Iran offers insurance for crude to India
    TEHRAN is offering sovereign guarantees of up to $1Bn per cargo to insure tankers transporting Iranian crude to India, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Havila returns to 2Q profits
    OSLO-listed offshore supply and services company Havila Shipping returned to profits in 2Q13, attributing this to a better market "than expected"
  • Drybulk congestion eases for third week
    CONGESTION in major drybulk ports have eased for the third consecutive week
  • Builder to raise HK$20M
    HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding plans to raise about HK$20M ($2.6M) by selling 200M new shares, it said in a bourse filing
  • Tanjung Offshore to issue up to 37.6M shares
    MALAYSIAN offshore player Tanjung Offshore hopes to raise 17.7-22.8M ringgit ($5.6-7.2M) from the private placement of up to 10% (or 37.6M) issued and paid-up shares
  • Hallin clinches Indonesian deal
    SINGAPORE's offshore vessel provider Hallin Marine said it has clinched a subsea project in the northwest of Java, Indonesia
  • NOCC extends hire
    NORWEGIAN Car Carriers has extended a timecharter contract for NOCC Puebla, a 1999-built 4,287ceu vehicle carrier, with Japan's Eastern Car Liner
  • Restis Group predicts owner will be 'vindicated'
    RESTIS Group has predicted that founder Victor Restis will be "vindicated" over allegations of money laundering and embezzlement

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • APMT, DP World on Short List to Build India Terminal
    Global terminal operators APM Terminals and DP World are among the five organizations pre-qualified for the contract to build and operate a new container terminal at India's Port of Kolkata. The other shortlisted bidders include domestic port infrastructure major Adani Ports and two joint venture groups comprising Concast Infratech and Hyundai...
  • Pantos Logistics Partners With China's Bondex
    South Korea-based Pantos Logistics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China's Bondex Logistics. Pantos said the alliance would aid the expansion of its footprint and market share in China as the two companies pooled resources to develop international express, distribution logistics and joint venture investment opportunities. Bondex Logistics boasts 49...
  • CEVA Creating Logistics 'Campus' in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
    CEVA Logistics is creating a campus consolidating several facilities in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Located in the Mt. Juliet Industrial Park, the logistics company's new 700,000-square-foot facility, known as Beckwith II, provides a new environment for CEVA and the customer on whose behalf the company operates the facility. It combines CEVA's two...
  • Canadian Pacific's Profit Soared in Second Quarter
    Canadian Pacific reported its profit in the second quarter of 2013 was $252 million, spiking 145 percent from $103 million in the second quarter of 2012. Total quarterly revenue was $1.50 billion, compared with $1.37 billion in the second quarter of the previous year. In the first six months of 2013, profit...
  • Marad Awards $9.46 Million in Grants to 12 Shipyards
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has awarded $9.46 million in grant funding to 12 shipyards in 10 U.S. states via the Small Shipyard Grant Program. Paul "Chip" Jaenichen, acting maritime administrator, made the announcement at Jeffboat, one of the grant recipients, located in Jeffersonville, Ind. The following shipyards will...
  • New Steel Terminal to Be Built at Port of Mobile
    The Alabama State Port Authority has approved a concession agreement with Alabama Steel Terminals to develop a new $36 million steel coil handling facility at the port authority's main docks complex at the Port of Mobile. The new facility, which will be served by rail, truck and barge, will be constructed...
  • Smithfield Deal Could Beef Up US Pork Exports
    High feed prices, low inventories, scientific disputes and a little bit of political protectionism have combined to slow exports of U.S. beef and pork from the blazing pace of the last several years. In its latest export outlook report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that slower but steady pattern...
  • Jaxport, Sea Star Line Conclude New Lease Agreement
    Sea Star Line has finalized its new lease agreement with the Jacksonville Port Authority, where it has been a tenant for the past 23 years. The term of the agreement is 20 years, with two renewal options of 10 years each. The lease includes the use of more than 52 acres...
  • New York Container Terminal Gets Break on Bridge Tolls
    New York Container Terminal and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have agreed on a plan to offset the impact of bridge toll increases that have raised truckers' costs and reduced cargo volume at the Staten Island terminal. The agreement provides a lifeline to NYCT, the only major...
  • US Takes a Wrong Turn on Auto Exports
    One of the most interesting aspects of practicing international trade law is you never know what issues you'll confront, particularly those that are really off-the-wall. By way of illustration, it became public in April that the U.S. government is conducting a criminal investigation into companies - not automakers - that purchase...
  • Consolidation in a New Era
    Since restarting my consulting practice four years ago, I've confirmed one of the advantages of this working lifestyle that I had believed to be true: I have more time to pursue special and personal interests. Of the personal interests, the main ones are the ability to be more available to...
  • Transport Canada Issues Rail Safety Directive
    Transport Canada has issued an emergency directive to boost rail safety following the train disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, on July 6. The directive, pursuant to section 33 of Canada's Railway Safety Act, requires all operators to ensure that no locomotive attached to one or more loaded tank cars transporting dangerous goods...
  • Chapman Freeborn, Swiss WorldCargo Sign Air Freight Deal
    Russi Batliwala, CEO of Chapman Freeborn, and Oliver Evans, chief cargo officer of Swiss International Air Lines, signed the cooperation deal in Zurich, Switzerland.Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Swiss WorldCargo have entered into a partnership to enhance their cargo offerings. As of July 1, 2013, the aircraft charter specialist is supporting Swiss...
  • Truckers: Customers 'Fed Up' With NY-NJ Delays
    Drayage industry leaders say the Port of New York and New Jersey faces the loss of cargo to rival gateways unless it can end delays that have produced seven consecutive weeks of long truck lines outside container terminals. Customers "are getting fed up," said Jeff Bader, president of Golden Carriers and...
  • University of Tennessee's Dr. Paul Dittmann Named to Kenco Board of Directors
    CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-July 23, 2013 (James Street Media Services)-Dr. J. Paul Dittmann, executive director of The Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, has been named to the Kenco Board of Directors. Kenco is a leading provider of distribution and fulfillment, transportation services and intelligent information technology. Jane Kennedy Greene,...
  • IBIA Hong Kong convention focuses on Asian growth
    The 2013 IBIA Annual Conference in Hong Kong this November will be examining whether or not Asian economic growth will be enough to fuel a global recovery in the bunker markets. Sales of marine fuel oil have been weak worldwide due to slow economic growth, a sluggish shipping market and...
  • Ryder helps Matthew Clark reduce delivery costs
    Ryder has supplied 13 custom-built DAF CF 26-tonne and LF 21-tonne and 18-tonne vehicles to Matthew Clark, the UK's largest national drinks wholesaler, as part of the company's plan to upgrade and increase the carrying capacity of its fleet to significantly reduce its delivery costs. The ultra low height 6x2 rear...
  • Global4PL Announces Major Global Supply Chain Contract Proving Importer of Record / Exporter of Record (IOR-EOR) Services
    MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 23, 2013) - Global4PL Supply Chain Services, an industry leading supply chain consulting and global trade management company, announced today that an undisclosed Hi-Tech Fortune 500 company has selected Global4PL to provide Importer/Exporter of Record and RMA depot services in Latin America and Asia, including the...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • Mind the gap
    The US Maritime Administration (Marad) on Wednesday announced plans to issue nearly $10m worth of grants to domestic shipyards.
  • La Monte's lieutenant
    Ben Ognibene has taken the title of chief operating officer (COO) at US tanker operator Heidmar.
  • Jones Act jamboree
    Strong demand for Jones Act tankers are expected to buoy freight rates for the foreseeable future, according to researchers at MJLF & Associates.
  • TMT crew going home?
    The stranded crew of TMT tanker languishing off the UAE could be close to being rescued after inspectors branded conditions on board as "unsafe".
  • Uljanik mopping up
    Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik is planning to buy 100% of rival yard 3 Maj.
  • Scorpio firms first set
    Scorpio Bulkers has signed its first firm newbuilding contracts after penning deals with three yards in China.
  • MSC backs box binge
    China International Marine Container (CIMC) has launched another swoop for a series of containerships backed my charters with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
  • Baltija in the clear
    Lithuania's Western Baltija Shipbuilding (WBS) has had a freeze on its assets lifted in a row over vessel payments with a bankrupt sister company.
  • Vitol takes cape
    Vitol has added a capesize bulker to its fleet in a period deal with Pacific Bulk.
  • Columbia fine confirmed
    A federal court in Newark, US, has sentenced Columbia Shipmanagement to pay a fine of $10.4m for oil dumping from four ships.
  • Scandinor duo sold
    STX Europe shipowning wing Scandinor is believed to have sold off a couple more tankers.
  • Russians circle handysize
    Russian buyers are said to be close to a deal for a 2000-built Japanese handysize.
  • BC to order trio
    Canada's BC Ferries is to order three new ro-paxes to replace 1960s-built veterans.
  • Stolt engineer guilty
    A Stolt-Nielsen chief engineer has admitted obstructing justice in a "magic pipe" case in the US.
  • Nanjing wins MR deal
    Loss-making Nanjing Tanker has clinched a key tanker charter with trader Trafigura.
  • Royal's baby bait
    William and Kate are not the only ones showing off a new Royal baby this week it seems.
  • Restis: 'claims baseless'
    Arrested shipowner Victor Restis has hit back against baseless claims of embezzlement and money laundering.
  • Etel seizure "unfriendly"
    Ukraine has protested to Libya over the boarding of a ro-ro by disgruntled businessmen in Benghazi.
  • Vroon fixes duo
    Dutch owner Vroon has chartered out two subsea ships for wind farm work in the UK.
  • Havila back in profit
    Havila Shipping pushed back into the black in the second quarter.
  • Bharati hit by strike
    Sub-contracted workers at Bharati Shipyard in India have gone on strike over unpaid wages.
  • Spain fights yard blow
    Spain is to appeal a European Union ruling that its shipyards must repay cash gained through a tax lease scheme.
  • Bulker returned early
    Goldenport Holdings has had one of its handymax bulkers returned following the early termination of the existing charter.
  • Seaway Marine bankrupt
    Canadian shipyard Seaway Marine & Industrial has filed for bankruptcy.
  • Polarcus profits up
    Polarcus has reported pre-tax profits of $26.7m for the second quarter of 2013 - a 22% jump from a year ago.
  • Hallin wins Java job
    Hallin Marine has been awarded a subsea construction project off the Indonesian island of Java, the company has said.
  • Tanjung eyes funds
    Tanjung Offshore is looking to a private share placement to raise funds to finance the next stage of its growth.
  • Steel growth still weak
    World crude steel production continues to remain weak with a year on year increase of less than 2% in June.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • MarAd awards shipyard grants
    The U.S. Maritime Administration is awarding $9.46 million to 12 shipyards, but it received about 10 times as many requests for money as it could provide--113 grant applications requesting $96 million in assistance.
  • INTTRA portal fixed with software patch
    The service was taken offline Friday for about 16 and a half hours because of a problem with a piece of computer equipment located in New Jersey that required the installation of a software patch.
  • TRAC rolls out new chassis
  • Canada strengthens rail safety rules
  • Washington Notebook: DHS opening brings attention to former Customs chief Kelly
  • PSA opens new Zeebrugge terminal
  • New steel handling facility planned in Mobile
    Alabama Steel Terminals will develop a new $36 million steel coil handling facility at the Alabama State Port Authority's main docks complex in Mobile. AST will construct the 372,600-square-foot warehouse in two phases.
  • Truck tonnage inches up in June
    The continued strength of the auto industry helped push up truck tonnage in June, according to ATA. In general, heavy freight is showing a better growth rate this year than lighter cargo.
  • CEVA consolidates Chicago, Tenn. facilities
  • Big data in the supply chain
    Big data... not since Y2K has there been so much hype about an IT-related term. It's a term that is relevant to all of us, yet few of us really understand it or what to do with it...
  • Stepping into big shoes
    In late June, Nabil Sultan, a senior vice president at Emirates Airline in charge of revenue optimization, stepped in for an air cargo legend.
  • Dredge recovers for lost work
  • Anchor case thrown back
  • Forwarder goes as INTTRA grows
  • Commentary: L.A., Long Beach and the solar system
  • Commentary: Whale of an app
  • Study: Scant benefit from C-TPAT

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 24, 2013
  • USCG to conduct engine testing for new biofuel
    Isobutanol has a higher energy density, lower RVP, and does not present phase separation issues seen with ethanol.
  • Mid-week prices turn soft in Fujairah
    South African ports saw softer prices.
  • Bunker prices struggle for direction across Europe
    Gibraltar was reported to be busy with some congestion.
  • Antwerp gets EU LNG bunkering boost
    EU puts support of LNG bunkering infrastructure into practice.
  • Los Angeles feels the heat from lower priced bunkers
    Far East Russian market proving to be strong competition.
  • Bunker prices remain stable in Asia
    Good demand seen at Hong Kong port.
  • Fuel oil exports stick to upward path
    Russian exports show no sign of slowing.
  • 'World's fastest' ferry ready to start commercial operations
    The Francisco is powered by a pair of Wartsila LJX1720SR axial waterjets.
  • Vale takes delivery of fuel-saving VLOC
    VLOCs' class has 1.99 EEDI score, says China Rongsheng.
  • Alfa Laval scrubbers in demand in Q2
    Firm concluded orders worth $34.8 million for its PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning system.
  • BC Ferries mulls LNG-fuelled newbuildings
    Further technical and financial analyses will be required before final decision, says firm.
  • Coscon issues emergency bunker adjustment
    Rates will be applicable to all shipments from the Far East to South Africa.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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