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BRIEFS
July 30, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • 18,000-TEU Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller calls at Port of Tanjung Pelepas
  • Freightliner's new rail link gives Felixstowe 60 daily train movements
  • Asia-Europe rate up 9.7pc to US$1,360 per TEU, first rise in 3 weeks
  • West African pirates release tanker Cotton, all 24 Indian crew safe
  • New York Shipping Association lowers per box assessment 6.3pc to US$94
  • Jiangxi's first half waterway trade cargo up 22pc to million tonnes
  • Chongqing first half inbound intermodal volume increases 15.4pc
  • EU renews tax on China ironing boards, market share cut from 45 to 20pc
  • Guigang river port volume up 10.6pc to 68,700 tonnes in 6 months
  • APM Terminals to up throughput at Nigeria's Apapa CT with new RTGs
  • Shipbuilder CICJS stages full assessment of 10,000-TEUer construction
  • Holleman transports 7 transformers plus equipment around Bulgaria
  • Yusen Logistics opens 20,000-square metre warehouse near Prague
  • IMO West African seminar accents maritime security, law enforcement
  • Videotel: Training video boosts best practice, cuts insurance claims
  • China Customs and Celebrity Forum held in Taiwan by Dimerco
  • CEVA to open state-of-the-art logistics 'campus' near Nashville
  • Qatar Airways grounds 787 Dreamliner as incendiary incidents mount
  • China Southern Airlines launches Guangzhou-Frankfurt freighter service
  • More cost cutting at Air France-KLM despite reversing loss into gain
  • Court: Without 60pc Filipino ownership, FedEx domestic licence invalid
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr cash flow problem threatens Cargolux purchase
  • Cargolux resumes Santiago flights, expects big returns in coming years

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • BIMCO, World Customs Organisation sign MoU on guidance for shipping industry
  • CMA CGM doubles feeder service to Liverpool
  • Lines facilitate reorganisation of KCT service
  • Major Chinese box ports boost June throughput by 10 pc
  • Panamax chartering up in July
  • PSA opens new box terminal at Zeebrugge
  • Rotterdam port s box throughput increases 1 pc in H1, but overall cargo down
  • Sarjak wins 'Innovative NVOCC Solutions - Special Equipments' award at 5th South East Cargo & Logistics Awards 2013 in Chennai
  • Shipowners face expensive new regime over ballast water management
  • US probes steel pipe imports from India, eight others
  • GMB plans to increase cargo handling capacity at state's non-major ports in 2013-14
  • No new highway projects till November, say govt & NHAI
  • India can achieve 6 pc growth in FY14: Chidambaram
  • INR turns sharply weak on month-end dollar demand
  • IVRCL bags orders worth INR 1,097.57 cr.
  • South Asia s maritime industry set to meet at INMEX India 2013

Marine Logweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • Harvey Deep Sea gets its crane on
  • CNO comes to the defense of LCS program
  • Move to ease Jones Act meets opposition
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo to use DSME LNG fueling system
  • Walter set to drill South Timbalier relief well
  • Otto Marine in AHTS sale and leaseback deal

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • Port of Tacoma releases first half container numbers
  • Georgia Ports Authority breaking records in fiscal 2013
  • Historic steam locomotive heading back to Union Pacific
  • Port of Vancouver business park earns 'top project' recognition
  • Port of Shanghai celebrates maiden call of Maersk triple-e ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • OGP publishes guidelines to deal with major offshore incidents
    Association urges regional bodies to use the framework to evaluate readiness
  • Strike Club grows as operators seek protection from delays
    Shipping seeks cover against war risks, loss of earnings and disrupted schedules
  • Bridging the divide between research and accepted shipboard equipment
    Bringing new ideas to market is always difficult in the conservative shipping industry
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces low-water charge for Montreal services
    Port struggles to load as St Lawrence River falls
  • Scorpio Tankers posts second-quarter profit
    Time charter equivalent revenue revenue climbs by $30.5m
  • UK P&I warns over ballast-water rule complacency
    Owners need to be aware of requirements beyond installing a treatment system
  • Court orders CSC Phoenix to send supramax bulkers for auction
    Decision comes after troubled Chinese state carrier misses loan payments to bank
  • Shares of the dispute
    Nobu Su's pledge of 25m shares in Vantage is at the centre of the US Chapter 11 case
  • Working better
    Owners need to stay on the ball regarding the ballast water convention
  • Ennore names box port bidders
    Ennore Port Container Terminal project lures 11 applicants
  • Product tankers linked to STX Pan Ocean are sold
    Sales come as the South Korea-based owner seeks to stabilise its finances
  • German shipowners welcome new ship valuation rules
    Long-term asset value concept overcomes short-term market disruptions, say leaders
  • Precious Shipping posts stronger profit in second quarter
    Thai dry bulk player records one-off gain for novation of newbuilding contract at ABG
  • Rickmers Maritime second-quarter net profit declines
    Singapore shipping trust blames lost days due to vessel drydocking and rise in fees
  • South American winter boosts demand for VLGCs
    Brazil drives South American demand
  • Capesize market retains quite a kick
    Restocking continues but slowdown in China will dampen demand
  • Restis family pledges continuity after fraud raid
    Huge fleet is operating normally despite arrest of Victor Restis, sister says
  • STX pledges $105m as collateral against Kexim loan
    South Korean conglomerate keeps shipyard afloat after divesting from energy
  • Yangzijiang bags up to four bulk carriers from Peter Döhle
    State lender renewed credit line to yard at a cheaper cost
  • Rightship and IBM harness Big Data to boost dry carriers' risk assessment
    Vessel-vetting firm launches more sophisticated software

Fairplayweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • 'Stagnant' market weighs Danaos
    NYSE-listed Danaos today reported declining adjusted profits but confirmed progress on its deleveraging
  • Costamare rides perpetual preferred wave
    NYSE-listed Costamare announced today that it will sell perpetual preferred shares and confirmed two newbuild orders by its joint venture with York Capital
  • STX shares drive ahead on bailout plan
    SHARES in STX Corp and STX Pan Ocean continued to rally today, as investors have regained confidence since Korea Development Bank unveiled a planned bailout
  • Relaxed Jones Act seen as security risk
    US SECURITY would be undermined if a proposal to overhaul the Jones Act passes Congress, a lobbying group for the law has warned
  • Swiber bags $435M in contracts
    SINGAPORE's Swiber Holdings said today it clinched offshore contracts worth about $435M for integrated construction and support services
  • Stocks at major Chinese steel mills soar 30%
    CHINA's stocks at major steel mills rose 30% to 12.7M tonnes in late June, compared with the beginning of 2013, Beijing said
  • Diana Containerships falls into red
    SIMEON Palios-led Diana Containerships confirmed today that it has swung to losses, weighed by vessel sales and lower rates
  • NCL yield growth outperforms rivals
    NASDAQ-listed NCL today posted a 67% jump in adjusted profits, with yield performance topping Carnival and Royal Caribbean
  • Kangaroo cargoes jump back into crisis
    RUSSIA, the biggest export market for kangaroo meat, has put the trade on the hop by suspending the exporter's authorisation
  • JNHI swung to losses in 1H
    SHANGHAI-listed CSSC-JNHI said today it swung to losses of 61.5M yuan ($10M) in the first half of 2013
  • Jakarta urged to import more crude
    INDONESIA, which was an OPEC member just five years ago, needs to increase its crude imports because demand is growing at home even while domestic production is dropping, a tanker broker has warned
  • 2Q13 Precious profits soar
    THAILAND's Precious Shipping said today profits for the second quarter ended 30 June soared to 161.2M baht ($5.2M) mainly due to a gain on novation of a shipbuilding deal
  • RMT banks on Panamax container ship scrapping
    RICKMERS Maritime Trust expects older Panamax box ships to be scrapped as deliveries of ultra-large ships rise amid poor markets
  • Drewry: account for peak season box slippage
    PEAK SEASON is losing importance in container trades because of changing buying patterns of consumers, according to Drewry, the London-based shipping consultancy
  • Panalpina profits nearly double
    LOW RATES and weak volume growth could not stop Swiss freight forwarding group Panalpina's better 2Q performance

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • CTS: Indian Subcontinent Exports Up in Most Lanes
    Containerized exports from the Indian subcontinent to Europe are moving closer in number to the amount of containers exported to current top trade partner Far East Asia, as the region continues to slip, according to data from Container Trades Statistics. Exports to all other reported regions were up this month. Indian...
  • Mexican Trucking Pilot Project Rolls On
    The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington upheld a federal cross-border trucking program allowing certain Mexican trucks to operate in the U.S., rejecting challenges to the program from the Teamsters union and owner-operators. The court gave a green light to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration program under which 12 Mexican...
  • Japan's ANA, JAL Report Air Cargo Growth
    Japan's All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume rose for the fourth straight month in June on a year-over-year basis, jumping 11.1 percent to 47,303 tons. ANA's domestic cargo volume grew for the first time in three months in June on a year-over-year basis, increasing 2.4 percent to 37,226 tons. Meanwhile,...
  • China, Japan, Korea to Meet Again on FTA
    Trade negotiators from China, Japan and South Korea will hold their second round of negotiations on a free trade agreement starting July 30. The four days of talks in Shanghai, China, follow the initial FTZ discussions held in Seoul in late March. The countries' delegations will be headed by deputy ministerial-level...
  • Profit Climbs at Saia
    Less-than-truckload operator Saia reported increases in revenue and profit in the second quarter of 2013, even as tonnage the company handled fell. Revenue rose 2 percent year-over-year to $293 million, and net income climbed to $13.5 million from $11.9 million in the same quarter last year. LTL volume dropped 1.6 percent year-over-year...
  • Strength of VPA Bonds Affirmed by Moody's, S&P; Outlook is "Stable"
    Norfolk - Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's, two leading international bond rating agencies, have affirmed the strength of $274 million in outstanding port facilities revenue bonds sold by the Virginia Port Authority and gave a "stable" outlook in their rating of the bonds. Following its review of VPA's overall...
  • Transloading Seeds Domestic Intermodal Growth
    Domestic and international intermodal, the two dominant forms of the U.S. and Canadian containerized rail business, are heading down separate tracks, and the space between them is widening as weak import growth combines with shippers' growing penchant to transload goods into 53-foot domestic containers. Domestic volume rose 7.8 percent year-over-year in...
  • Record Tonnage, Intermodal Volume for Georgia Ports
    The Georgia Ports Authority's Ports of Savannah and Brunswick handled record tonnage in fiscal year 2013, and a record volume of freight moved by intermodal rail as well. In the year ending June 30, the GPA moved a record-setting 27.23 million tons of cargo across all terminals, for a 2.4 percent...
  • Slideshow: Eight Ways to Fund Infrastructure Without Raising Taxes
    Let's face it, unless there's a sudden sea change, the U.S. Congress isn't going to raise the motor fuels tax to increase transportation infrastructure spending any time soon. Transportation and business interests that include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce can push all they want for the first such tax hike...
  • PIERS: US Containerized Exports Rose in May
    U.S. containerized exports through May 2013 Full-size image U.S. containerized exports rose 1.5 percent year-over-year in May, totaling 1,044,837 20-foot-equivalent units, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. The increase followed a similar, albeit smaller, year-over-year rise of 0.8 percent in April's volume. May containerized exports were also up...
  • Drewry: Carriers Shouldn't Count on Peak Surcharges
    The peak season in the eastbound trans-Pacific is not what it used to be. As a result, ocean carriers should not count on a big revenue boost from the peak-season surcharge they are planning to implement in the trade on Aug.1, according to Drewry Maritime Research. The carrier members of the Transpacific...
  • Inland Distribution Focus: Kansas City
    Chris Gutierrez, President of Kansas City SmartPort speaks with JOC Special Projects Editor Alessandra Barrett about the work being done in the region to attract freight-based economic development and grow the e-commerce piece of the trade. Chris Gutierrez will discuss the attributes and challenges of dealing with inland ports as part...
  • Little Change Reported in Bunker Fuel Prices for Week
    Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for bunker fuel were mostly unchanged in the week ending July 26, with both high and low sulfur fuel slightly above $600 per metric ton, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. The average price for high...
  • Henningsen Announces Promotions
    (Hillsboro, OR) July 22, 2013 - Henningsen Cold Storage is pleased to announce two important leadership changes. Christopher Henningsen will assume responsibilities of the newly created position; Vice President, Information Services. Chris previously held the position of Vice President, Warehouse Operations, where he was responsible for daily warehouse operations and management...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • Seaspan in $550m order
    Seaspan Corp revealed a $550m containership order as it reported second-quarter earnings that swung sharply to the black but fell shy of expectations.
  • Jones Act attacked
    A coalition of US shipowners and builders has taken aim at a politician who has proposed legislation to relax the US-build requirement of the Jones Act for vessels that trade between the mainland and Puerto Rico.
  • CMRE lines up offering
    Costamare has joined a growing number of US-listed shipowners that are looking to raise cash through the sale of preferred shares to the public.
  • Palios defends slash
    Diana Containerships' sharply reduced dividend should still show investors that the shipowner will continue to deliver a substantial quarterly payout, chief executive Simeon Palios said today.
  • Swiss takes Cosco cape
    SwissMarine has taken on a capesize bulker from Cosco in a deal which hints the company is locking ships into longer deals.
  • Panama wants crew out
    Panama could send 35 North Korean seafarers home at the end of any trial for weapons smuggling.
  • Med hot for suezmaxes
    An upturn in activity from US charterers is helping drive suezmax rates to the highest level seen this year.
  • Libya hit by strike
    Operations have been halted by worker action at Libya's two biggest crude export terminals.
  • Diana falls to red
    Diana Containerships fell to a loss during the second quarter as it booked impairments on the recent sale of a trio of boxships for scrap.
  • Scorpio slightly short
    Scorpio Tankers has recorded its second successive quarterly profit as it continues to take delivery of its vast newbuilding orderbook.
  • Restis in freedom bid
    Lawyers representing Greek shipping and business magnate Victor Restis will petition the Athens court of first instance tomorrow in an attempt to have him released from custody.
  • Zhou eyes dredgers
    Nasdaq-listed Pingtan Marine Enterprise's boss Xinrong Zhou has offered to buy its dredging operations in return for a debt write-off.
  • NCL in the red
    Refinancing costs dragged Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to a net loss during the second quarter.
  • Two more for Kouan
    China's Taizhou Kouan has clinched a bulker order a month after winning new boxships from Simatech.
  • GE chalks up another
    Great Eastern Shipping has written its third cheque in two weeks to secure the purchase of a products tanker, brokers believe.
  • Carnival: no Arison salute
    Carnival has denied its Carnival Sunshine passed dangerously close to shore in Venice, after witnesses claimed it was "saluting" owner Mickey Arison's yacht.
  • COSL bags two more
    China Oilfield Services (COSL) has picked up a pair of platform supply vessels at compatriot shipyard Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co.
  • Golar cloud cleared
    A huge newbuilding finance package has removed one of the major question marks surrounding investment in Golar LNG, one of Wall Street's most respected shipping analysts says.
  • Dalnave orders double
    Greek owner Dalnave Navigation has signed up for two new 64,000-dwt ultramax bulkers at Chengxi Shipyard in China.
  • Lakes waste plan delayed
    A plan to ship 16 radioactive steam generators from Canada to Sweden has been put on hold after local opposition.
  • China puts dry on track
    A fresh stimulus deal in China will deliver a boost to the dry cargo market over the next couple of years, Jefferies says.
  • Split supplying engines
    The Brodosplit shipyard in Croatia has won a deal to build two engines for tankers being built at Croatian rival Brodotrogir.
  • Tug-barge in ice smash
    A tug-barge has grounded off Alaska after hitting an ice floe.
  • Bulker sets new low
    A new price low for 2013 has been set with the scrapping of a Chinese-owned bulk carrier in Bangladesh.
  • Two yards mull BC bids
    Canadian shipyards Seaspan and Allied Shipbuilders are considering whether to bid for domestic owner BC Ferries' new order.
  • TMM loss grows
    Mexico's Grupo TMM has recorded a bigger loss in the first half, but has hinted at an expansion plan this year.
  • Business as usual
    Enterprises Shipping & Trading says it's business as usual despite the arrest of major shareholder Victor Restis.
  • PB linked to handysize
    Pacific Basin is being linked with the purchase of a Sinotrans handysize bulker recently reported sold by TradeWinds.
  • Otto sells AHTS duo
    Otto Marine has sold two large anchor handlers for a total of $170m in a deal that will help improve its finances.
  • Swiber in the money
    Swiber Offshore says its order backlog has been boosted by $435m of new contracts, but it gave few other details away on the deals.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • U.A.E. issues cargo fire safety recommendations
    The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority has made a number of recommendations stemming from the cargo fire that lead to the Sept. 3, 2010 crash of a UPS Boeing 747-400 freighter in Dubai.
  • Taylor takes helm today at Jacksonville port
    The former Horizon Lines executive was offered the job in June, but some members of the port authority's board had asked whether there might be any conflict of interest in hiring Taylor because he was receiving a severance package from Horizon.
  • U.S. steel imports drop 14% in June
  • Port of Miami's leadership could be clarified next month
    Port Director Bill Johnson indicated in late April that he would probably apply to head the Beacon Council. If tapped as the area's top corporate recruiter he would be replaced by his second in command, Juan Kuryla.
  • NY/NJ congestion, tolls cause cargo diversion
    Gerard J. Coyle, vice president of environmental and sustainable operations for Evans Delivery Co., said at a House field hearing that "the New York City Metropolitan area has some of the worst traffic congestion in the nation."
  • FDA proposes rules for third-party food import audits
  • U.S.-Dominican apparel program comes up short
  • GAO: CBP should examine southwest border processes
  • CSX cleans up train derailments in Md., Fla.
  • Drewry: Carriers shouldn't count on peak season revenue boost
  • YRC to sell $350 million in stock
  • Hapag-Lloyd implements Montreal low water charge
  • Shipco expands to Taipei
  • Group opposes Jones Act exemption for Puerto Rico
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 29, 2013
  • Colonial, Chemoil deal in place
    Acquisition sees Chemoil expand US physical supply cover.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Prices up in Suez by similar margin as Fujairah.
  • 380 cSt prices flat in northern Europe
    Lacklustre markets across European hubs.
  • Shipping company could face $10 million fine
    Oil samples taken from three ships after 10 mt of oil leaks into Australian port.
  • Bomin re-organises Far East offices
    Two senior appointments made.
  • IFO price range narrows in Asia
    Low to average demand reported in Singapore.
  • NuStar bounces back into profit
    Firm's fuels marketing business was in profit despite 'weak demand for bunkers', says CEO.
  • Lukoil launches new marine lubricant
    Developed in response to the demands of slow steaming and the latest engine technology.
  • Teekay exercises options for fuel-efficient LNG carriers
    Firm to build two more LNG carriers that will be powered by ME-GI engines.
  • Quarterly profits down for Sri Lankan bunker firm owner
    Bunkering business hurts parent company's bottom line.
  • DSME and MAN Diesel link up on LNG fuel system
    Contract requires MAN Diesel to use DSME's HP-FGS system for LNG-fuelled, commercial vessel projects.
  • Japanese tech firm eyes Greek market
    Eco Marine Power to promote the Aquarius MAS system to Greek shipowners.

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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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