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August 26, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • China's State Council approves pilot free trade zone for Shanghai
  • Felixstowe to build berths to up capacity from 14,000 to 18,000-TEU ships
  • 18,000-TEU Majestic Maersk makes call at Shenzhen's Yantian terminal
  • Carriers return to core services, relinquish more novel transport roles
  • NZ export chief tells small ports to consolidate to attract big ships
  • Shandong's seven-month box volume up 12.2 per cent to 12.36 million TEU
  • Cross-strait cold chain seminar deal-making reaches US$8.68 million
  • Clarksons' profit flattens at US$16.75 million as revenues rise 1.2pc
  • Canada asks WTO to check US meat labelling rules as trade violations
  • First four of 16 steel lock gates arrive for Panama's Atlantic side
  • CEVA adds Rolls-Royce, Pearson, Pigeon at new Singapore logistics centre
  • Contraband silver worth US$25,000 seized at Cochin's air cargo complex
  • Kuehne + Nagel, Panalpina beat air cargo market despite eurozone woes

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • ITIC puts ship agents on alert over immigration crew scams
  • Leasing of containers to witness steady growth, says Drewry
  • Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry appoints new Vice-President
  • New vessel deliveries being balanced out by healthy scrapping levels: BIMCO
  • DG Shipping move seen boosting bunkering at Cochin Port
  • Inconclusive BWNC meet discusses pension issues
  • INR 4,200-cr. terminal puts Kerala on global LNG map
  • Major Port traffic grows on coal, fertiliser handling
  • MPT handling other commodities to make up for banned iron ore
  • Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Ltd launches "Driver's Day" Campaign
  • 159 anti-dumping probe cases slapped against China since 1992
  • Forex reserves rise by $ 205.8 m
  • Incessant rains likely to boost demand for imported rubber
  • INR bucks trend to end week at 135 paise high
  • Aaras Shipping Agencies simultaneously handles heavy cargo from three vessels
  • HANSA HEAVY LIFT appoints Roger Iliffe as Interim CEO
  • Specific tie-down procedures recommended for heavy air cargo loads
  • Unlimited Express becomes PCN representative in Myanmar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • United Wagon Company and Amsted Rail collaborating
  • New gates' arrival is milestone for Panama Canal expansion
  • Latam guilty of air cargo price-fixing conspiracy
  • UPS: two new distribution centres in Chengdu and Shanghai
  • Production of the Unimog Euro VI starts
  • A change at the top for Hansa Heavy Lift
  • New ro-ro facility for port of Kiel
  • Authorities certify Russia's new long-range aircraft
  • Ceva expands in Singapore with new logistics centre
  • Slovenian Railways to build smarter railroad system
  • New vice-president for LISCR
  • European Maritime Administration certifies Varna simulation...
  • New site in Hamburg for Lehnkering Chemical Transport
  • Guangshen Railway transports less freight
  • Korean Air Cargo launches operation to Guadalajara
  • Logistiker sind immer mehr gefordert

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • Insurer enhances marine medical plan to meet MLC needs
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo gets order for Breakaway Plus engines
  • Migrant smuggling scam targets ship agents
  • Marine Response Alliance to host OPA 90 Seminar
  • Mexican Navy yard to build fifth Damen Stan Patrol
  • Crowley bestows 2012 Thomas Crowley Awards
  • Cruising boom ahead
  • DFDS to make major investment in exhaust gas scrubbers

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • Port of Seattle releases July container numbers
  • Port of Houston sees gains in operating revenue for July
  • Portland International Airport displays Shapiro light exhibit
  • FMC pulls ocean transport license for Transporte Medrano Inc.
  • Drewry annual report highlights container terminal operator info

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • Seaspan confirms order for five 14,000 teu boxships
    Vessels to be chartered to Yang Ming on a minimum time charter term of six years
  • Nanjing Tanker moves closer to delisting as first-half losses widen
    Firm wrestles with high costs despite improved revenues
  • DVB ditches 'shipping, shipping, shipping' focus
    Driese says private equity is the way forward
  • Business as usual
    Latest shipping casualties show why we must take safety seriously
  • K-sure offers bond insurance for South Korea newbuildings
    Shipping first could see debut deal involve European banks
  • A united CKYH and G6 would be no match for P3 on Asia-Europe trade
    Merging the two alliances could not rival Big Three's economies of scale, say analysts
  • ER Group pulls out of Ahrenkiel sales talks
    German owner remains up for grabs as HSH Nordbank presses it to sell
  • Reed Smith ready to take on the world
    London firm is both big league corporate lawyer and shipping specialist, says Nick Shaw
  • No chemtanker recovery till 2015, says Stolt-Nielsen
    Developed economies to drive market improvements
  • Eitzen Chemical foresees supply and demand balancing out
    Tanker owner reports $13.7m second-quarter operating loss
  • Unfazed by competition
    Reed Smith can compete 'very effectively' with the likes of White & Case to appeal to banks
  • Toll reports drop in ocean-freight volumes
    Australian forwarder says carriers are going directly to shippers
  • MOL and NYK face class actions in Canada
    Japanese giants accused of vehicle transport market price-fixing
  • Odfjell buoyant on chemical tanker recovery
    Quarterly results best in five years
  • KDB loan shores up STX Pan Ocean charter deals
    Backing will help troubled South Korean carrier to hold on to Vale and Kepco deals
  • ILO stands by labour convention's shipowner definition
    One entity can shoulder responsibility as another carries out certain duties, says founding organisation

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • Nanjing Tanker nearing delisting
    NANJING Tanker today predicted it would post losses for the first three quarters of 2013, a step further toward the prospect of being delisted from the Shanghai Stock Exchange
  • DSF books sharp rise in impairment charges
    DANISH Ship Finance (DSF), the Copenhagen-based shipping bank, has booked a sharp rise in impairment charges in 1H13, mainly due to respite granted to a small number of borrowers, while interim profit fell by almost half
  • Cutting fuel consumption good for HMM
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine's container shipping business should at least break even for 3Q13 due to the peak season and the company's efforts at slashing fuel costs, a sector analyst said
  • Odfjell cuts loss and forecasts improvement
    ODFJELL, the Bergen-based chemical carrier and tank terminals group cut interim losses on better-than-expected performance of its shipping unit, but long running problems at Rotterdam continued to hurt the group's tank terminal business
  • Golden Ocean cancels orders and reinstates dividend
    GOLDEN Ocean Group (GOGL), the listed bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, has reported a rise in interim profits, further cancellations of newbuilding contracts, and a reinstatement of dividends
  • Maybulk profits rockets 1,385%
    MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said net profits for 2Q13 rocketed 1,385% year on year to 13.1M ringgit ($4M)
  • LNG cargo supply growth below expectations
    EXPECTATIONS of high LNG shipping rates have been tempered by LNG production problems that are curbing an increase in traded volumes
  • Chinese cargo ship capsized off Fujian
    A CHINA-flagged general cargo vessel capsized off the country's Fujian province yesterday amid typhoon Trami, leaving six crew members missing
  • Captain of Rabaul Queen charged
    THE CAPTAIN of the Rabaul Queen which sank off the Papua New Guinea coast on 2 February 2012, killing more than 162 people was charged with manslaughter today
  • South Korea encourages LPG usage in autogas
    SOUTH Korea has moved to encourage the usage of LPG as an autogas
  • China approves Shanghai free trade zone
    CHINA'S State Council has approved an "experimental" free trade zone in Shanghai, according to a Ministry of Commerce statement on Thursday
  • LR1s, LR2s, bounce back to life
    LR1 and LR2 tankers are enjoying a long-awaited recovery in freight rates, as cross-Arabian Gulf voyages have tightened the availability for AG-Far East naphtha shipping
  • CANSI: new orders soar, output down
    CHINA'S newbuilding orders rocketed by 155.7% year on year to 29.76M dwt in the first seven months of 2013, according to China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI)'s report released on Thursday
  • Cash showdown to decide TMT fate
    A bankruptcy court showdown on 28 August is likely to determine TMT's ability to remain a functional operation, as the company remains severely starved of cash

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • Consumer Products Exports Expected to Underpin Growth of South Korea's Economy
    Strong consumer product exports will support GDP growth in South Korea in the coming months and years even though overseas demand for capital goods will wane, and major markets such as China will suffer slower growth, according to one analyst. Young Sun Kwon, an economist with Nomura, said improved demand from...
  • Study Details Benefits of Deepening the Mississippi River
    Sen. Vitter (above) said deepening the Mississippi River will help the U.S. meet current and future transportation needs.U.S. Sen. David Vitter, R-La., the ranking member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with industry and Louisiana transportation officials, have released a new economic impact report detailing the benefits...
  • Qualcomm Sells Trucking Telematics Business for $800 Million
    Wireless communications giant Qualcomm is selling its Omnitracs trucking communications and telematics business for $800 million to Vista Equity Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm. The sale marks the exit of Qualcomm from the business that first got it rolling in the 1980s - connecting truck drivers on the road...
  • Peel Ports to Upgrade Port of Liverpool Infrastructure
    Farrans Construction will upgrade Gladstone Lock and adjacent container terminal quayside infrastructure at the Port of Liverpool.Peel Ports has appointed Farrans Construction to upgrade Gladstone Lock and adjacent container terminal quayside infrastructure at the Port of Liverpool, in order to increase efficiency for the transit of vessels within Seaforth Dock...
  • 8,508-TEU Ever Living Christened in Taiwan
    Evergreen Line's new Ever Living is the largest container ship built by China Shipbuilding Corporation.The naming ceremony for Evergreen Group's first L-type container ship, the Ever Living, was held at China Shipbuilding Corporation's Kaohsiung shipyard in Taiwan today. S.S. Lin, first vice group chairman of Evergreen Group, officiated at the ceremony....
  • Port of Seattle's Container Volume Fell 16 Percent in July
    The Port of Seattle reported container volume dropped 16.0 percent year-over-year in July to 134,864 20-foot-equivalent units, and plummeted 21.2 percent in the first seven months of 2013 to 925,284 TEUs. Total international container volume decreased 21.3 percent in July, compared with July 2012. It also fell 25.8 percent from January...
  • Shippers Must Rethink Modal Choices, Transport Analyst Says
    Shippers face "significant" rate increases in the U.S. over the next few years unless they build more multimodal supply chains for domestic and inbound shipments, an investment analyst warns. Although he expects U.S. economic expansion to remain slow, restraining the rate of growth in freight demand, rising operating costs and regulatory...
  • Port of San Diego to Host Export Training Event for Small Businesses
    Small business owners in San Diego that are considering exporting will learn about trade resources to help them access foreign market opportunities at a special training session Wednesday, August 21, 2013. While the event is fully booked and not open to the public, the Port of San Diego is offering a...
  • ILA Reports Progress in Virginia, Baltimore Talks
    The International Longshoremen's Association reports progress on ILA local agreements in Virginia and Baltimore that remain unsettled four months after ratification of a coastwide master contract for East and Gulf Coast ports. After separate meetings this week in Norfolk and Baltimore, negotiators in both ports are working out final details on...
  • NYSA, ILA Prepare to Expand Work Force
    The New York Shipping Association and International Longshoremen's Association have begun referrals for pre-clearance of candidates for New York-New Jersey dockworker jobs that will open up during the next few months. NYSA President John Nardi said the referrals are for replacement of about 300 dockworkers who have applied for early retirement...
  • Port of Felixstowe Hits TEU Milestone
    Port of Felixstowe handles its 70 millionth TEU.The Port of Felixstowe has reached a milestone, handling its 70 millionth 20-foot-equivalent unit since container operations began at the England port in the mid-1960s. The landmark container was loaded aboard the 13,800-TEU MSC Bettina by Patrick McLoughlin, the U.K.'s secretary of state for...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • Moundreas tied to buy
    NG Moundreas of Greece has been linked to the acquisition of a capesize bulker controlled by Hong Kong operator Tai Chong Cheang Steamship (TCC).
  • Hope on the horizon
    If you're among the many industry observers who expect pain to persist in the panamax segment in the months ahead you may want to think again.
  • Place your bets
    A growing number of equity analysts are expecting to see a rebound in the capesize bulker segment in the coming quarters.
  • Masters suspended
    The masters of a bulker and a ferry involved in a fatal collision in the Philippines this week have been suspended on the same day that it was announced the death toll has risen to 78.
  • Ahrenkiel seeks partner
    German owner Christian F. Ahrenkiel is on the hunt for a new investor to help it navigate the industry downturn.
  • Seaspan seals the deal
    Seaspan has firmed an order for five 14,000-teu boxships at CSBC of Taiwan after signing off on charter deals with Yang Ming Marine.
  • Dyrbye in shock split
    Hansa Heavy Lift (HHL) has parted company with chief executive Tomas Dyrbye only a year after he took on the top job.
  • Full marks for good work
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Flex lessens losses
    Flex LNG has managed to chop its second quarter deficit after cutting costs.
  • Geden close to bank deal
    Turkish owner Geden is nearing the finish line in its efforts to strike a restructuring deal with its army of banks.
  • RABT offloads shortsea
    Loss making Rederi AB TransAtlantic (RABT) has taken the next step in its restructuring by outsourcing its shortsea bulk business in a move that will see the loss of a further 20 jobs.
  • Noren to exit Concordia
    Hans Noren will vacate the president's seat at Concordia Maritime at the end of this year, the owner has announced.
  • Ross in dry strike
    King of bankruptcy buys into a third shipping company with his debut dry-cargo deal.
  • Eitzen Chem in deeper deficit
    Eitzen Chemical is showing further signs of recovery despite falling to a deeper loss in the second quarter of the year.
  • Odfjell getting better
    Odfjell just failed to return to profit in the second quarter as markets and its fleet utilisation improved.
  • Bank plots giant sale
    Commerzbank is taking another stride in its walk away from shipping with a plan to dispose of 14 tankers.
  • Golden cancels trio
    Golden Ocean has chopped three of its four newbuildings at Jinhai Heavy Industries in the latest round of cancellations by John Fredriksen-linked companies at the shipyard.
  • Nam Cheong eyes $115m
    Nam Cheong has launched a five-year bond issue which it hopes will put some SGD 90 ($115m) in its coffers.
  • Capes face Oz charge
    Capesize owners face higher costs from next month to use the world's largest iron ore export facility - Australia's Port Hedland.
  • China demand to surge
    China is on track to spend $500bn a year on crude imports by 2020 according to a bullish report from Wood Mackenzie.
  • Bumi Armada eyes bonds
    Bumi Armada, the Malaysian FPSO specialist, is looking to raise fresh capital to fund the next stage of its expansion.
  • Frangou sees open window
    Angeliki Frangou does not appear to have abandoned plans to spin-off Navios South American Logistics (Navios Logistics) of Uruguay.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • Study: Deepening Mississippi River could increase exports
  • Houston port seeks $300 million
  • enVista partners with inventory-planning software provider
  • S.C. port authority reports TEU growth, operating profit
    Container volumes at the Port of Charleston grew 3 percent in July to 136,159 TEUs, the port's strongest July result since 2008 and a 20-percent increase from July 2011. Year to date, the port has handled 925,075 TEUs.
  • American, US request date for anti-trust trial
    The Department of Justice had requested that the trial start in 180 days. Carrier officials said that time frame is much too long since American is still facing bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Officials propose tobacco regulation in TPP
  • Last-mile courier thefts increase
    Thieves hit a last-mile courier van carrying pharmaceuticals in Modesto, Calif., Thursday. Nearly 30 similar thefts have occurred in the U.S. so far this year. In 2012, 12 last-mile courier thefts occurred around the nation.
  • FMC revokes license for Medrano Express
  • U.S., Thailand train on WMD interdiction

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 23, 2013
  • Weekly global market report
    A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices remain stable in the Americas
    Demand was said to be average on Friday in Houston.
  • NuStar Energy announces fuel marketing agreement
    Agreement enables NuStar to create 'back-to-back' trading model.
  • Philippines oil spill continues to spread
    Ferry was carrying 120,000 litres of bunker fuel, 20,000 litres of lube oil and 20,000 litres of diesel oil.
  • Dan-Bunkering hires new finance manager
    Firm's Dubai location also welcomes new accountant/sales supporter.
  • Signs of recovery in chemical tanker market
    Results from two Norwegian-based specialist tanker operators show evidence of a recovery, despite continuing losses.
  • Good demand in Fujairah
    South African markets firming.
  • Prices soften in Mediterranean bunker hubs
    Little movement in Rotterdam averages.
  • Refinery fire forces partial closure
    Fire in a cooling tower leaves one dead.
  • Fresh attempt to sell arrested bunker tanker
    Reports say it will be the fourth attempt to find a buyer for Onsys Aries.
  • Vessel held over bunker bill dispute is freed
    Lawyers say out-of-court settlement has been reached.
  • US firm hopeful of cracking low-cost HFO desulphurisation
    Company says method is already proven for distillates; processing units could be set up almost anywhere.
  • Asian bunker prices close week with little change
    Players in Hong Kong noted good demand.
  • OPL bunkering at Kochi possible via RSVs during monsoon
    Move effectively reduces the cost of bunkering at Kochi, says report.
  • DFDS takes 'major step' to prepare for 2015
    Eight more ships to be fitted in 2014, and scrubbers for 10 more vessels under consideration.
  • Vopak profit down H1 2013
    Firm recorded net profit of EUR 162.3 million during H1 2013.
  • Athens-listed ferry operator remains in the red
    But lower fuel costs help narrow losses.
  • O.W. Bunker 'strengthens physical division with promotion'
    Appoints Soren Christian Meyer as vice president of physical division.
  • Upgraded Lukoil bunker tanker resumes operations
    The upgraded Bunkerovshchik-5 is now MARPOL-compliant.

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