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BRIEFS
March 29, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco posts second biggest loss in 2012, attributes fall to bulk slump
  • Hutchison's Felixstowe sets up 3 mega cranes to double rail capacity
  • Gold Star Line joins Cheng Lie on China, Indonesia, Philippines service
  • Fujian issues 96pc more Taiwan-easing trade permits in the first 2 months
  • Cargotec lays off 105 at Swedish plant after talks with employees
  • Kolkata to start transloading operations from new location: Inchcape
  • Globe Tracker uses Cloud for tracking, monitoring and sharing data
  • Top three state-owned Chinese airlines post 39pc fall in 2012 profit
  • Air China Cargo launches weekly China-Amsterdam and Frankfurt flights
  • Danske Bank European forwarders index upticks as air cargo takes off
  • Lufthansa Cargo re-organises charters through Chapman Freeborn deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo relocates critical 142-ft de-aerator from Haldia to Reliance Sasan ultra mega power project
  • Eco battle will be fought as much with the existing fleet, warns Bibby boss
  • Hamburg Süd, Hapag-Lloyd temporarily discontinue merger talks
  • Holland reverses stand on mandatory weighing of boxes before loading
  • Panamax rates to remain profitable for next 2 months
  • Rate hikes seen not having impact due to lack of carrier discipline
  • Ship operators urged to stay vigilant against Somali piracy
  • Spot rate falls again on Asia-Europe trade
  • ICTT achieves landmark as first transhipment service calls terminal
  • NMPT sets new record in rail traffic handling
  • Rationalised haulage charges for containers transported by rail in privately-owned wagons to be effective April 1
  • Ban on pulses export extended till March 2014

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 28, 2013
  • Conrad adds $51.4 million in new business
  • Clean Gulf adds new rapid response vessels
  • Japan's first hybrid tugboat enters service

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2013
  • Bellingham Port Commission eyes airport hotel proposal
  • Trucks top list in January for trade between NAFTA partners
  • Crowley Maritime honored for charitable contributions
  • New orders rolling in for Greenbrier railcars
  • OOCL celebrates naming of new 8,888 TEU containership

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 28, 2013
  • Gulf of Guinea waters open to western armed guards
    West African states agree to let foreign security teams operate in territorial waters
  • Is Colombia mortgaging its future?
    Social unrest and guerrilla activity are barriers to increased crude oil output
  • What Cyprus' bailout 2.0 means for shipping
    Most firms have dodged a bullet, but some face problems with disbursements
  • Should Brussels have let Limassol join the euro?
    Island state had deep-seated problems before it joined the single currency
  • Heavy losses leave Cosco with high financial costs
    Chinese state conglomerate must increase borrowings to stay afloat
  • VLCCs can look forward to rising spot rates
    Increase in oil consumption likely by year-end, says International Energy Agency
  • Is the end of piracy nigh in the Gulf of Aden?
    Experts predict levels will rise again, but pirates may take a different approach
  • West Africa poses a fresh challenge to security firms
    Lessons learned in the Gulf of Aden do not always apply in the Gulf of Benin
  • Lack of insurance safety net deters private security
    Local security forces cannot cope with sheer volume of ships
  • Armed guards not the answer to West Africa piracy
    Show of force does not deter attacks
  • Many new PMSCs will not survive the year
    The market of the future will belong to the large and medium-sized firms
  • UK holds fire on floating armouries
    Government reviews licence applications case by case
  • International regulation goes live as new standard is launched
    However, confusion remains between anti-piracy requirements on land and at sea
  • How insurers see new standard for armed guards
    Industry opinion is divided over the long-awaited move
  • Industry needs one impartial body to tackle under-reporting of attacks
    The fight against piracy demands timely and accurate information
  • Green for go?
    Moves to allow armed guards to operate out of Cape Verde leave unanswered questions
  • Intership caught in Cyprus bank collapse
    Hartmann affiliate had an account with Laiki
  • Irresponsible ship orders will return in 2016, warns Precious
    New rush on newbuildings will kill dry bulk recovery
  • PSAI forecasts 'adrenaline-pumping' year of storm clouds, rough seas and silver linings
    Container terminal operator sees 10% rise in pre-tax profit in 2012
  • Evergreen launches intra-Asia and Indian Ocean services
    Taiwan carrier expands its networks to meet robust growth
  • Transpacific rates slip as carriers' April 1 increase looms
    Overcapacity creates a buyers' market as annual contract talks continue
  • Bomb explodes outside Tsakos house
    Blast occurs near shipowner's Athens home after anonymous tip-off
  • Shih Wei books three handysizes at Japanese yards
    Taiwan-based dry bulk player seizes on low prices to renew its fleet
  • U-Ming posts 34% drop in net profit
    Capesize player has been heavily exposed to dry bulk downturn
  • BLT files for US Chapter 15 protection
    Move comes after chemtanker giant reached Jakarta creditors' agreement

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 28, 2013
  • Fairplay 24 news service
    BECAUSE of the Easter break, there will not be a news service on Friday or Monday. News will next be updated on Tuesday 2 April 2013
  • Port of Dakar set to tender
    The Port of Dakar is striding towards becoming the gateway to West Africa, following a 4% growth in traffic in 2012 bringing it to 12M tonnes
  • US opens MARPOL probe on Shell
    OIL major Shell has been targeted by the US for possible MARPOL violations associated with its drill barge Kulluk during the 2012 drilling season, a US Coast Guard official has revealed
  • Intra-Europe capacity concentrating
    SHORTSEA and feeder container trades along Europe's Atlantic and Baltic Sea coasts are increasingly dominated by a few major carriers, according to a new survey by Dutch shipping analyst Dynamar
  • Log imports through Zhangjiagang up 33%
    CHINA'S Zhangjiagang Port saw a 33% year on year increase in the volume of log imported from African countries in 2012 to total 797,000m³, Chris Mackey from Southern Cross Maritime Services told Fairplay today
  • Evergreen launches new CPM service in Asia
    TAIWANESE Evergreen Line is launching its new CPM service linking South China, Philippines and East Malaysia from mid-April 2013, the company told Fairplay yesterday
  • Emden advances project terminal scheme
    GERMANY'S North Sea ro-ro and breakbulk port Emden is pushing ahead with plans for a new 24ha heavy-load terminal for offshore wind power cargoes
  • Fujian operator expanded fleet
    FUJIAN Guohang, China's bulker operator in Fujian province, increased its fleet by 30% year on year to 2.9M dwt, with 50 vessels added in 2012
  • Russian slaying treated as assassination
    RUSSIAN prosecutors told Fairplay today that they are treating the shooting death of a shipping figure as an assassination based on business rivalries
  • Floating production orders hit record high
    A REPORT has shown that the order backlog of floating production systems has hit a record 264 units
  • Zero net growth in Capesize fleet seen in February
    BREAKING exceeded newbuilding deliveries in February, analysts said, therefore there were no net additions to the Capesize fleet in the month
  • China-SA yard deal reported
    SOUTH Africa has reportedly reached a multibillion-dollar deal with China's Chery Holdings to build and repair ships at Richards Bay
  • Continued pressure seen for multipurpose sector
    MARKET conditions for multipurpose vessels are likely remain challenging until at least 2015, a shipping consultant has warned
  • VLCC rally softens
    CHARTERERS are exploiting the long weekend to force VLCC rates down, and owners are feeling the heat from rising bunker prices
  • 5% US peak season growth seen
    HOLIDAY imports into the US during this year's peak box season are expected to increase about 5% on last year, a transport economist has predicted

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 28, 2013
  • NYK Celebrates Japan's First Environmentally-Friendly Tugboat in Yokohama
    NYK Group's tugboat Tsubasa.Yesterday, Wing Maritime Service Corporation held a ceremony in Yokohama Port to mark the entry into service of the NYK Group's tugboat "Tsubasa" (Gross Tonnage: 256 tons) featuring a hybrid propulsion system. A preview of the "Tsubasa" was also held on the same day and was attended...
  • Patrick Keenan Joins TITAN Salvage as Director of Operations
    Patrick Keenan, TITAN Salveage's new director of operations. POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Patrick Keenan has joined the TITAN Salvage team as director of operations, bringing more than 20 years of worldwide, hands-on experience in naval architecture, marine engineering, salvage and marine pollution abatement. In his new position, Keenan will report to...
  • TQL Named One of the Best Places to Work in Tampa, Fla.
    TAMPA, Fla. - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has been named a finalist in the 2013 Best Places to Work Awards presented by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Finalists were chosen based on employee responses to an online survey conducted by an independent, third-party. TQL was evaluated on items such as...
  • Martek Declares 'ECDIS Leasing Option Essential for Shipowners and Industry to Benefit From Early Adoption'
    In the depths of a longer-than-expected shipping market downturn and with many shipowners struggling with cash flow, Martek Marine, leading manufacturer of maritime safety equipment, believes that its comprehensive leasing package offers the best option for shipowners to adopt ECDIS early and benefit from increased safety and lower costs. Rock-bottom freight...
  • ABF, Teamsters Agree to 30-Day Contract Extension
    Negotiations for a new multiyear contract between ABF Freight System and the Teamsters union will continue under a 30-day contract extension that pushes the talks into late April. The nation's sixth-largest less-than-truckload carrier will resume talks with the Teamsters April 8, the company said in a statement March 28. The current...
  • Port of Antwerp Wins Prestigious 2013 Environmental World Ports Award
    ABU DHABI, the United Arab Emirates - During the World Ports and Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi the Port of Antwerp received an award for the second year running, winning the Environmental World Ports Award. In 2012 its CEO Eddy Bruyninckx won the WPTS Award. Antwerp beat Rotterdam, Los Angeles,...
  • Valley Cartage to Open Facility in Lake Elmo, Minn.
    Valley Cartage will open its Supply Chain Logistics Service Center in Lake Elmo, Minn., in May. The expansion will increase Valley Cartage's footprint in the Midwest, building on the presence of the transportation and logistics company's established facilities in Hudson and LaCrosse, Wis.; Duluth, Mankato and St. Cloud, Minn.; and Fargo,...
  • Korean Register of Shipping Elects Chon as Chairman, CEO
    The Korean Register of Shipping's general assembly has elected Young-kee Chon as its new chairman and CEO. The general assembly oversees the running of the register and comprises 86 voting members. This is the first time in KR's 53-year history that an internal appointment to chairman and CEO has been made. Chon...
  • NYK Line to Establish NYK Bulk and Projects Carriers
    NYK Line will establish NYK Bulk and Projects Carriers on Oct. 1, 2013, following the merger of its subsidiaries, NYK-Hinode Line and NYK Global Bulk. The new company will be based in Tokyo. Masamichi Morooka will be the president, Takashi Abe will the executive vice president, and Yasumi Kudo will be...
  • Houston Port Commission OKs Maintenance Dredging Agreements
    The Port of Houston Authority's port commission has approved two memoranda of agreement with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers for maintenance dredging at its two container terminals. The agreements include up to $500,000 for maintenance dredging of Barbours Cut Terminal berths and up to $400,000 for maintenance dredging for Bayport...
  • Steep Drop in Mexican Intermodal Traffic
    Mexican carload and intermodal volumes through March 23 Full-size image Mexican intermodal rail volume fell sharply both week-to-week and year-over-year last week, according to the Association of American Railroads. In the week ending March 23, combined North American carload volume, including all three North American Free Trade Agreement partners, rose 1 percent from...
  • ConGlobal, CakeBoxx Technologies Join in Venture
    ConGlobal Industries has teamed up with CakeBoxx Technologies to provide a range of depot, container yard and transportation services for CakeBoxx Technologies throughout the U.S. and Mexico. The deal will allow CakeBoxx Technologies, developer of the CakeBoxx doorless intermodal shipping containers, to offer shippers and carriers access to local warehouses, ports...
  • Gov. Jindal Appoints Members to Louisiana Board of International Commerce
    Louisiana's Gov. Bobby Jindal has appointed members to the newly formed 23-member Louisiana Board of International Commerce: John Fay, former chairman of the Port of New Orleans' board of commissioners, nominated by the New Orleans Board of Trade. Greg Rusovich, current secretary-treasurer of the Port of New Orleans' board of commissioners, nominated...
  • WCI: Trans-Pacific Backhaul Rate Jumps 3.9 Percent
    World Container Index rates to Shanghai Full-size image After two stagnant weeks, trans-Pacific westbound rates rose in the week of March 28 while Europe-Asia lanes remained unchanged, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. The Trans-Pacific westbound rate from Los Angeles to Shanghai jumped 3.9 percent or $37 over last...
  • Nippon Express to Gain Stake in Panasonic Logistics
    Nippon Express and Panasonic have signed a memorandum of understanding in which Panasonic agreed to transfer a part of its shares in its subsidiary Panasonic Logistics to Nippon Express. According to the agreement, Panasonic will transfer about 2.4 million shares, or 66.6 percent, of Panasonic Logistics' 3.6 million total shares. The...
  • Cyprus Says Crisis Won't Impact Key Shipping Sector
    Cyprus sought to play down fears that its financial crisis would hit the Mediterranean island's large shipping registry and the ship-management industry. The transport ministry said it was business as usual for shipping as banks reopened today after a two-week closure during negotiations with the European Union and the International Monetary...
  • Celadon Plans to Build Driver Training School
    Celadon Group and its subsidiary Celadon Trucking Services have graduated their first class of driver training school candidates and now plan to build a $5.7 million, 61,000 square foot training facility near the company's Indianapolis headquarters. The Quality Drivers school expects to train about 400 to 500 new drivers in the first...
  • The Quest for Reasonable Liner Pricing
    2012's container shipping rally produced rising freight rates that brought liner operators back to profitability. But with the market at another ebb, liner companies collectively must keep a cool head and resist the temptation to engage in a price war that would jeopardize a sustainable recovery. Container shipping demand, of course,...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 28, 2013
  • Navios tied to MR deal
    Navios Maritime is said to have struck a $46.5m deal to purchase two medium-range products carriers owned by Italy's PB Tankers.
  • Sirius towed after problems
    Spanish coast guard takes Ukrainian controlled bulker to Vigo.
  • Adnatco here to stay
    Abu Dhabi owner Adnatco says it remains committed to maintaining a strong presence in shipping despite tough global tanker markets.
  • CSAV chairman dies
    Guillermo Luksic Craig, the Chilean businessman who oversaw the turnaround of Compania Sud Americana de Vapores, has died at age 57.
  • Wintermar on the up
    Indonesia's Wintermar Offshore Marine has posted an improved set of full year earnings on stronger sales.
  • STX seeks cash?
    STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is rumoured to be preparing a fundraiser after suffering a bad year.
  • Danio refloated
    A German cargoship has been refloated after spending nearly two weeks on the rocks in north-eastern England.
  • "Business as usual"
    Cyprus transport minister Tasos Mitsopoulos has said domestic shipping operations are running as normal despite the financial crisis gripping the country.
  • Taizhou targets bonds
    China's Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering is selling CNY 700m ($112.63m) worth of bonds.
  • Greece in crew crisis
    A Greek union has claimed between 900 and 1,000 ferry workers have not been paid for at least two months - and some as long as seven months.
  • Steady flow for PSA
    Singaporean container terminal operator PSA Group has posted a better bottom line in 2012 as volumes grew.
  • GSD mulls bank sale
    Turkish shipping and finance group GSD Holding is eyeing a sale of its banking subsidiary Tekstilbank.
  • NYK christens union
    Nippon Yusen Kaisha has put a name to the merger of two of its key shipping companies.
  • U-Ming profit slashed
    Taiwan's U-Ming has seen profit fall back in 2012 as overall revenue dropped.
  • Boxship hits pier
    An Evergreen containership has suffered minor damage after hitting the side at Piraeus in Greece.
  • Badger bounces back
    A veteran US car ferry can keep on dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan for another two years.
  • Nam Cheong set to soar
    Nam Cheong's latest order is a further sign that the offshore vessel builder is in for a bumper year, an analyst has said.
  • "The time is right"
    National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) is targeting an increase in its shipping activity this year.
  • Heisco earnings weaker
    Kuwaiti Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding (Heisco) has seen 2012 profit fall by more than half.
  • Johnston's $1m bonus
    New OSG chief executive Captain Robert Johnston is in line for a bumper payout if everything goes to plan.
  • Asian P&I bid stalls
    A bid to establish an Asian protection-and-indemnity (P&I) club appears to have sailed into a squall.
  • Officers held after clash
    Two German officers were arrested in India after their multipurpose cargoship was allegedly involved in a fatal collision with a fishing boat.
  • Traf signs Sudan deal
    Commodities giant Trafigura has said it has signed a crude oil supply deal with the government of South Sudan.
  • CSSC profit plunges
    State shipbuilder China CSSC Holdings has posted a near 100% drop in 2012 profit.
  • Zamakona wins newbuild
    Spanish shipbuilder confirms new well boat order for Oslo-listed company Solvtrans.
  • Mermaid seals charter
    Mermaid Maritime, the Thoresen Thai Agencies offshore spin-off, has secured a two year charter for one of its tender rigs.
  • Keppel bags four
    Keppel has won an order for four jack-up drilling rigs worth $820m from Mexican drilling company Grupo R.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 28, 2013
  • Multilateral e-air waybill adopted
    IATA's cargo head, Des Vertannes, said this agreement gives momentum to the goal of creating a paperless cargo infrastructure. He also called it the most significant cargo standard passed in the last 20 years.
  • TAGG to open facility at St. Louis airport
  • TNT unloads China domestic arm
    TNT has not abandoned China and will instead focus on international express service from the country. The company will still staff 36 depots across the country and three hubs with about 3,000 employees.
  • Transportation Payment Benchmark Study: Making Dollars and Sense
    American Shipper surveyed more than 250 shippers and third party logistics providers on their transportation payment and auditing practices and technologies. This year's report delves into new areas, including the interaction between shippers' logistics operations and finance departments, and whether shippers and 3PLs are using their payment data in the broader procure-to-pay process.
  • Rep. Hahn seeks HMT equity for SoCal ports
  • CSAV chairman Luksic dies at age 57
    News reports said Guillermo Luksic Craig died of lung cancer. Through its 83 percent stake in Quiñenco, one of Chile's largest conglomerates, the Luksic family acquired a stake in CSAV in 2011.
  • Analyst: Truck sales to ramp up in 2014
    According to a BB&T Capital Markets Analysis, truck production will grow from a high end of 263,000 in 2013 to more than 300,000 units in 2014. Truck production for 2012 stood at 278,000 vehicles.
  • PSA's profit grows in 2012
  • TTI Long Beach to use Kalmar "SmartPort" process
  • Report details intra-Northern Europe container trade
  • New industrial facility on tap for AllianceTexas
  • Etihad makes Swissport handling partner
  • Air charter group names Coe chairman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 28, 2013
  • HFO on Rena expected to 'leach out over time'
    It is believed there is still approximately one to two metric tonnes of oil onboard Rena's sunken stern.
  • South Korean shipping firms in danger of going under
    But a fresh approach could turn things around, says US-based advisor.
  • Prices mainly firm in Fujairah
    Bunker prices on the rise in South African ports.
  • Bunker prices show gains across Europe
    Tight avails reported in Rotterdam.
  • Oil consumption could 'top out' by end of decade
    Report's projections are break from mainstream view across global market stating demand will rise steadily as emerging markets ramp up consumption of energy.
  • Salvaged bunker fuel down in 2012
    But marine fuels biggest oil commodity salved.
  • Rudder appoints group credit risk manager
    Experienced analyst will be based at company's HQ at Monaco.
  • Cypriot banks reopen leaving despositors exposed
    Shipmanagement companies with Cypriot bank accounts could forfeit assets.
  • Piracy major factor in Aegean's Ghana departure
    Company had a ship taken by pirates in 2012 and saw costs escalate.
  • Fuel oil stocks at Singapore fall to seven-month low
    Malaysian demand up but general demand is down.
  • Major ports in Asia see bunker prices rise
    Supplies were generally fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • Japan's first environmentally-friendly tugboat launched
    The Tsubasa has a hybrid propulsion system developed and made in Japan.
  • Planned North Dakota refinery includes bunkers in portfolio
    Refinery received an air quality permit in early 2012.
  • Majority shareholder increases control of Brightoil
    Brightoil's chairman and CEO is 'fully confident' of firm.
  • China fuel oil stocks up on week
    Volumes up by 82,000mt to 2.96 million mt on Wednesday.
  • Cosco encounters loss on 'very tough year' in 2012
    Firm takes major losses from its dry bulk business, which saw revenues down 31.4% year-on-year.
  • Uptake rate of LNG fuelled vessels 'quite exaggerated'
    Quality and safety issues of using LNG as a bunker fuel raised by Quality Manager at World Fuel Services.

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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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