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May 27, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Rotterdam opens first phase of giant Maasvlakte 2 container hub
  • SinOceanic orders ten 8,800-TEUer from Jinhai yard, Zhejiang province
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches Levante Express linking Italy, Turkey and Egypt
  • Hubei's Jingzhou port sees April container volume rise to new high
  • Obama budget allows more foreign-flagged ships to move US Food for Peace
  • US third-party logistics market shows modest growth, Asia fares better
  • Dispute simmers over where to locate New South Wales intermodal terminal
  • Qatar adds three new A330-200Fs to make up fleet of 10 freighters
  • Environmentalists hit Air New Zealand, Air Pacific over shark fin flights
  • GAC joins Polar Logistics Group to serve oil and gas in high Arctic
  • Turkish Cargo establishes truck feeder network in US and Mexico

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • Containers greatest contributor to world trade: Paper
  • Fanned by competition in rates, slow steaming to continue
  • ICS presents shipping's economic challenges to world's Transport Ministers
  • Inbound maritime routes from mexico to india
  • Kalmar completes heightening of six quay cranes at MSC Home Terminal in Belgium
  • Real containership freight rates have remained stagnant for more than a decade, says analyst
  • Small vessels approaching Mumbai coast have to provide voyage plan well in advance
  • China ready to ease trade deficit by giving India more market access
  • Assocham study indicates most ports lag in project completion
  • India keen on port upgradation project in Iran
  • KoPT in fix over higher bids for cargo handling at Haldia Port
  • Pakistan s Gwadar port to be connected to China through multiple modes
  • Security agencies given 12-week timeline for grant of clearance to port projects
  • Fieo hails pragmatic changes in Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme
  • Forex reserves fall to $291.96 bn
  • INR ends weak at 55.82
  • Road sector bottlenecks resolved: Govt
  • Global coffee exports decline
  • Bati Project Logistics moves project cargo from Japan to Turkey via Mundra
  • CEE network concludes Antwerp membership conference
  • HAROPA shows out-of-gauge expertise

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Clever kombinierter Paketversand
  • «Logische Logistik-Lösungen»
  • Ceva signs warehousing contract with BIC in Iberia
  • Freja expands pharmaceutical logistics activities in Denmark
  • Yusen Logistics offering two new Asia-USA routes for...
  • Israel to reform seaports
  • Low Q1/2013 result still exceeeds DFDS' expectations
  • Lower container volumes in April
  • Qatar Airways Cargo adds three more A330Fs
  • SBS Worldwide names new general manager for Manchester
  • UIRR and IBS plan to collaborate
  • Nasair chooses new exclusive global cargo GSSA
  • VTG reports solid start to year
  • Kerry Logistics introduces HEVs to Hong Kong
  • New affiliate in St Petersburg
  • Volvo Trucks renews entire European truck range in eight...
  • Transaero - more capacity to Beijing, less to Tokyo

Marine Logweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • Hamburg Süd celebrates double christening
  • GD-BIW lays keel for DDG 1001
  • Hydrex carries out underwater repairs in Port Everglades
  • Cylindrical floaters to be completed as FAUs
  • Hawaii interisland cargo volume dips
  • Epic Pantheon names Lars Vang Christensen CEO

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • Port of Tacoma releases April container numbers
  • US rail freight traffic count posts gains during week
  • Decomissioned Coast Guard Cutter transferring to Bangladesh Navy
  • Hamburg Sud marks christening of two new container vessels
  • Port Metro Vancouver expects busy day for cruise passengers

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • TEN bounces back to $1.2m profit
    Company believes both product and crude markets have turned the corner
  • Rejuvenated Eimskip seeks Baltic boost
    Iceland company posts 12.4% increase in operating revenue
  • London Club achieves $9m surplus despite 'mixed' claims experience
    Financial year may prove the most expensive on record for claims on the IG pool
  • Recent activity in Gulf of Aden highlights growing unpredictability
    Pirates move away from established modus operandi
  • APM Terminals will 'stay cool and not overpay' for new box port assets
    Exclusive: 'Searching for the next flag to plant' is misguided, Fejfer warns his rivals
  • Two-hour attack highlights West African pirates' growing confidence
    Late arrival of navy shows gangs operate freely off Togo
  • Balance sheet blues
    Accountancy rule changes are no bad thing, but a headache to implement
  • Whitworth sets Liverpool's sights on enlarged market share
    Exclusive: Peel Ports chief executive says Merseyside will win back boxes lost to southern rivals
  • Moody's blues
    Ratings agency warns shipping to escape the herd and play a longer game
  • Investment income covers Standard Club's claims gap
    Free reserves rise to record level
  • Höegh LNG presses on with FSRU business
    First-quarter net loss of $7.9m follows lack of employment for gas carrier
  • VLCC earnings jump $6,000 overnight
    Holidays spur rush of chartering activity
  • Jason seeks Oslo delisting
    Eitzen Group successor set to leave stock exchange in months
  • Work starts on Liverpool 2
    Port expansion plans aim to reaffirm Merseyside as major maritime hub
  • Claims cost and frequency hit North with a $10m deficit
    P&I club is disappointed by investment return
  • Asia-Europe box rates hit 18-month low
    Values halved in only two months
  • Lytle quits Long Beach for Oakland
    Executive director leaves after a run of successes
  • MSC Flaminia docks in Constantza after six-week wait
    Romanian authorities clear fire-damaged boxship for repair at Daewoo yard

Fairplayweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • West European upgrades Iberia box service
    ROTTERDAM-based West European Container Lines has upgraded its North Europe/Iberia coverage with the addition of a second service
  • Taipei, Beijing trade data widely differ
    A HUGE GAP has been reported between what Taipei and Beijing estimate their bilateral trade to total since the beginning of this year
  • Sainty Marine unit orders 6 bulkers
    SHENZHEN-listed Sainty Marine said today it has ordered six new 64,000dwt bulkers at its subsidiary Sainty Shipbuilding (Yangzhou), in a deal worth about $246M
  • Höegh might sell ships
    NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holdings said today it is weighing whether to sell two older vessels, as its board warned that full-year operating results are likely to trail those of 2012
  • Waratah dockers strike
    WORKERS at Port Waratah Coal Services in Newcastle, Australia, held an eight-hour strike today and threatened a 24-hour stoppage on 29 May
  • More Changhang Phoenix ships seized
    SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix said 23 of its drybulkers had been seized by the Wuhan Maritime Court
  • China iron ore flatlines
    STOCKPILES of imported iron ore at 25 major Chinese ports reportedly stood at 72.49M tonnes over 14-20 May, a rise of merely 0.81% week on week
  • Charleston unveils 42% spike in breakbulk cargo
    INCREASED breakbulk business at the Port of Charleston helped South Carolina Ports Authority achieve a 42% year on year increase in non-containerised cargo handled in April
  • Bumi Armada profits rise
    MALAYSIAN offshore oilfield services provider Bumi Armada said net profits for 1Q13 rose 22% year on year to 109.7M ringgit ($36.15M)

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • Top 100 Exporters in 2012
    TOP 100 EXPORTERS in 2012: U.S. FOREIGN TRADE VIA OCEAN CONTAINER TRANSPORT 2012 Rank JoC Top 100 Exporters Headquarters 2012 TEUs Sector 1 America Chung Nam City of Industry, Calif. 414,500 Paper & Plastics/Recyclables; Animal Feed/Grains Recovered paper exporter is primary supplier to China's largest containerboard manufacturer and sister company Nine Dragons Paper Industries, with annual capacity of nearly 14...
  • Top 100 Importers in 2012
    TOP 100 IMPORTERS in 2012: U.S. FOREIGN TRADE VIA OCEAN CONTAINER TRANSPORT RANK 2012 JOC Top 100 Importers Headquarters TEUs in 2012 Sector 1 Wal-Mart Stores Bentonville, Ark. 720,000 Retail To open 30 new stores in China in 2013. The world's largest retailer with more than 2.2 million associates had $466.1 billion in net sales from its 10,800 retail units...
  • In Chris Lytle, Long Beach's Loss Is Oakland's Gain
    LONG BEACH, Calif. - The shocking announcement late Thursday that J. Christopher Lytle, executive director of the Port of Long Beach, will resign to become executive director at the Port of Oakland is a major loss for the nation's second largest container port and a huge victory for the Northern California...
  • Port of Charleston's Container Volume Rose in April
    The Port of Charleston in South Carolina reported container volume in April was 134,718 20-foot-equivalent units, rising 9 percent year-over-year and increasing 17 percent compared with April 2011. In the fiscal year to date, from July 2012 through April 2013, container volume was up 10 percent versus the same period last...
  • Slideshow: Top 10 States Exporting to China
    Nearly everyone knows the United States imports a lot from China (and if you don't, you're probably not a regular reader of The Journal of Commerce), but American companies are increasingly exporting more to the Asian manufacturing juggernaut, too. The U.S. exported $108.6 billion worth of goods to China last...
  • Americold Names Hogarth as SVP of Asia-Pacific
    Jeff Hogwarth will lead Americold Logistics, an Americold subsidiary.Americold has appointed Jeff Hogarth as senior vice president of Asia-Pacific. He will report to Jeffrey M. Gault, president and CEO of the company, which specializes in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics for the food industry. Hogarth has worked for Americold and its predecessor companies...
  • Tucker Company Worldwide Opens Texas Sales Office
    Tucker Company Worldwide has opened its first Texas sales office in Houston. A "significant percentage" of the Cherry Hill, N.J.-based freight broker's volume originates and delivers in Texas, and the company wanted to have more direct contact with customers in that region, Tucker said in a written statement....
  • Report: Technology Innovations to Fuel Reefer Market
    The global market for road transportation refrigeration equipment is expected to be worth $8.8 billion by 2018, driven by technology innovations in energy efficiency refrigeration and the increasing consumption of frozen and chilled foods, according to a Global Industry Analysts report. New innovations in reefer equipment and systems that reduce refrigerant...
  • April TEU Volume Plunges at Port of Portland, Ore.
    Oregon's Port of Portland reported container traffic totaled 14,006 20-foot-equivalent units in April, dropping 30 percent year-over-year and 17 percent month-to-month. Of the April volume, export containers totaled 7,084 TEUs, a decrease of 34 percent compared to April 2012, while import containers accounted for 6,922 TEUs, down 25 percent year-over-year. From January...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe Spot Rates Continue Their Slide
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index extended its decline in European lanes, despite recent general rate increases set for May 15 and future increases scheduled for early June and July. Proposed May 15 GRIs of between $500 and $600 per 20-foot container by Hapag-Lloyd, Cosco and UASC did not have any effect...
  • Direct Chassis Contribution Expands S. Atlantic Pool
    Direct Chassis Link, Maersk Line's primary chassis provider, will contribute all of its chassis in the South Atlantic region to the Consolidated Chassis Management pool known as the South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool, effective June 1. The addition of more than 7,000 former Maersk-owned chassis will increase the pool size to...
  • SCFI: Asia-to-US Spot Rates Strengthen
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week of May 24, 2013 Full-size image Shanghai Containerized Freight Index spot rates for U.S.-bound trade lanes experienced moderate increases in the week of May 24, following general rate increases of $400 per 40-foot container moving from Asia to the U.S. West Coast and $600 per FEU...
  • NYC Court Cracks Down on Cigarette Shipments
    A Manhattan federal court has granted a preliminary injunction barring a shipping company from transporting cigarettes that do not bear New York State and New York City tax stamps, according to Michael A. Cardozo, NYC corporation counsel; David M. Frankel, NYC finance commissioner; and Thomas A. Farley, NYC health commissioner. In...
  • Turkish Cargo Expands Freighter, Trucking Services
    Turkish Cargo will launch freighter services to Entebbe, Uganda, and Kigali, Rwanda, effective June 3, and one weekly flight to Karachi, Pakistan, and Singapore, starting June 5. It will also boost its weekly operation to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to two weekly flights, as of June 8. In the past few months, the division...
  • European Transport Union Worried by EU Port Reform Plan
    European dock and transport union leaders voiced concerns that a plan to reform European ports will threaten jobs and working conditions in pilotage, towage and mooring. The European Commission, the EU's executive, unveiled a reform package this week aimed at boosting efficiency on the waterfront so that cargo is more evenly...
  • Eimskip Profits From Strong Reefer Volume in Intra-Asia
    Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping and logistics group, posted higher first quarter earnings and revenue as strong reefer traffic in intra-Asian trades more than offset flat container volumes in the North Atlantic. Net earnings more than tripled to 2.53 million euros ($3.3 million) from 582,000 euros ($757,000) in the first three months...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • Mr Restis goes to Washington
    A legal battle between Victor Restis and an advocacy group that accused the Greek mogul of illicit dealings with Iran is brewing in the US.
  • TransEuropa owes £3.3m
    Belgian ferry operator TransEuropa owes £3.3m ($4.99m) to the UK council that was helping prop it up before it went into administration.
  • Diana does it again?
    Tonnage hungry Diana Shipping is tipped to have added a second-hand panamax to close a busy week for the company.
  • Sinotrans raises alarm
    Sinotrans could slip into the red in the first half of 2013 due to the terrible dry-cargo market.
  • TW man in air drama
    Nervous flyers dosing up ahead of their flights to Nor-Shipping may want to look away now.
  • TEN turns the corner
    Greek tanker owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has made it back into profit as products tanker rates improved in the first quarter.
  • Greek takes panamax
    Pacific Carriers of Singapore has reportedly sold one of its panamax bulkers.
  • Ship seizures ordered
    A Chinese court has ordered 23 of struggling Chinese owner CSC Phoenix's ships to be seized over an unpaid loan.
  • SFI confirms box splash
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has penned a quartet of boxships at a Korean yard, confirming a story broken in this week's edition of TradeWinds newspaper.
  • FRNT back in focus
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has not lost its appetite for newbuildings despite dropping plans for six capes in China, Arctic Securities says.
  • Jutha loss grows
    Thai multipurpose vessel owner Jutha Maritime has posted a bigger first quarter loss as rates fell.
  • GasLog seeks $500m
    GasLog is lining up a huge cash grab in a move that could precursor a fresh order for newbuildings.
  • Fredriksen goes French
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • KDM grows again
    The expanding fleet of Ukraine's KDM Shipping has propelled it to a better first quarter profit.
  • Sietas still needs orders
    Two German investors are read to buy the bankrupt German shipyard JJ Sietas.
  • Eimskip profit soars
    Icelandic boxship owner Eimskip has reported a huge rise in its bottom line thanks to Intra Asian growth in its reefer forwarding services.
  • Mipo mops up more
    Hyundai Mipo has secured $300m worth of new orders from European and Asian clients.
  • KDB edges up stake
    Korea Development Bank (KDB), which has long been trying to sell off its stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), has actually increased its holding.
  • Jason walks a tightrope
    Jason Shipping is struggling under the weight of a $50m debt pile and faces an uncertain future beyond the end of the year.
  • Flex safe for now
    Oslo-listed Flex LNG has enough cash to see it into 2014 as it chases down-payments from Samsung in Korea.
  • Daewoo bags box quartet
    Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has clinched a big new boxship order.
  • DFDS upgrades
    Two DFDS ro-paxes are to undergo DKK 120m ($20.83m) of upgrade work for the Copenhagen to Oslo run.
  • Hoegh LNG on script
    Hoegh LNG has seen its first quarter bottom line follow analysts' scripts and fall further below zero.
  • Brighter later?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • STX bulker released
    An STX-controlled kamsarmax was released today after being arrested in Singapore over an uncontested charter balance.
  • Excel warned
    Bulker owner Excel Maritime Carriers has missed the deadline for its annual report due to ongoing restructuring talks.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • Canada upset over U.S. labeling rule
    U.S. country of origin labeling has "led to the disintegration of the North American supply chain, created unpredictability in the market and imposed additional costs for producers on both sides of the border," Canadian officials said.
  • Cargolux reduces concessions in union talks
    According to the Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline, union negotiators are asking for a full or partial repayment of the money saved with any concessions in the instance that Cargolux turns a profit during the next year.
  • FAA aids Dutch Caribbean
  • Oakland lures away Long Beach's port director Lytle
  • NTSB issues report on Delta Mariner accident
  • Bridge collapses on major U.S.-Canada link
    Three people were pulled from the river with minor injuries. Chief John Batiste of the Washington State Patrol said early indications were that a truck struck the overhead of the I-5 bridge, north of Seattle, causing the collapse.
  • DCLI adds chassis to CCM's South Atlantic pool
  • Carloads down, intermodal up in North America
  • Cass: Linehaul rates up 2% in April
  • e-Invoicing standards group making progress
    The group formalized best practices for electronic invoice submission and receipt, while also moving forward to develop standards for the credit note process and complimentary EDI message guidelines.
  • Executive moves
  • Commentary: Complex or straightforward, both are good

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 24, 2013
  • Weekly global market update
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the globe.
  • Shale crude surge could lead to drop in US fuel oil production
    As shale crude production increases, fuel oil production will decrease due to the lighter nature of shale crudes.
  • Bunker prices in the Americas end week on low note
    Demand was said to be poor in Houston on Friday.
  • Port of LA/Long Beach to deliver shore power by end of 2013
    The CARB has mandated that by January 1, half of all visits by container cargo, refrigerated cargo and cruise vessels must be powered by electricity.
  • GAC pushes further into the Arctic with Polar Logistics Group
    'We are excited to begin exploring the world's remotest locations together'
  • ICS highlights challenges faced by shipping sector
    'If governments and regulators are serious about the concept of sustainable shipping, then we must give serious consideration to these cost-benefit questions.'
  • Stena highlights 'fourth ECA compliance option'
    'If you close down business you are absolutely going to comply,' says major Swedish shipping company.
  • World's second hybrid ferry launched
    New ferry will use some of the most innovative new 'green' technology.
  • Fujairah prices largely stable
    Cape Town market soft.
  • Tight avails for HS products in Rotterdam
    Prices climbing in North European hub.
  • Fos terminal to include LNG bunkering
    Baltic terminals provide LNG.'No reason the Mediterranean should not follow.'
  • IMO: Global sulphur average down in 2012
    Report pegs share of fuels exceeding global sulphur limit at 1.95%, while 10.09% of HFO samples met current ECA limit.
  • Tests suggest 'wingsails' could cut bunker costs by 20%
    'Using wind to cut fuel consumption is now verging on necessity.'
  • 'High level of confidence' in regional LNG bunker market
    North America's Great Lakes offer 'a captive market' for LNG bunkering.
  • Asian bunker prices show little movement
    Offices in Singapore were closed for a public holiday.
  • Meech: Demand for bunker fuel is not growing
    Demand will be muted at best, especially in Europe.
  • MISC swings back to black
    But is expecting a 'challenging year' with volatile fuel prices and excess shipping capacity.
  • Cochin streamlines bunkering procedures
    Port hopes changes will attract more ships.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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