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BRIEFS
October 31, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL loses US$74 million, but expects terminal sale to balance books
  • US Federal Maritime Commission receives P3 pitch as it perceives itself
  • CIMC profit off 38pc to US$160 million, sales up 1.2pc to $164 million
  • 9,500-TEU Maersk Salina loses deck boxes in stormy Bay of Biscay
  • Seafarers mired in red tape, Danish Maritime Authority study shows
  • France suspends 'ecotax' on trucks after violent protests in Brittany
  • Hong Kong, mainland sign accord to ease cross-border flow of goods
  • Slow steaming absorbs 1.27 million TEU excess capacity in October
  • Ningxia's 9-month rail freight volume falls 3.8pc to 35.29 million tonnes
  • Jilin province plans to build five logistics parks over three years
  • Canadian National Railway strike threatens as early as next week
  • Hours-of-Service top concerns list in annual trucking industry survey
  • Global carmakers need to target non-BRIC nations to look for growth
  • New Geodis air cargo chief says high niche role ahead for freighters
  • Relocation project of Sichuan Yibin Airport to get eco assessment
  • Korean Air to expand code share on Mideast, Africa routes with Etihad
  • SAS Cargo Group goes for JDA Software to optimise pricing strategies
  • FedEx braces for busiest day in firm's history driven by online sales

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2013
  • DCI declares 20 pc dividend for 2012-13
  • EU regulation restricts European-flagged vessels from being recycled at Indian yards
  • ITIC issues warning on forged documents
  • Logistics players in India increasing technology use
  • NTPC starts using inland waterways to transport coal
  • TT Club gives guidance to South Asian ports on avoidable accidents
  • APM Terminals India donates sanitary systems to natural calamity-hit Uttarakhand
  • HAROPA-Port of Le Havre part of proposed P3 network
  • NSICT stir ends; normal operations resume
  • Industry, exporters broadly welcome Q2 monetary policy review
  • INR shoots up on heavy dollar selling
  • SAIL plans 1.2-mtpa cold rolling mill at Rourkela
  • KMA organises management development programme

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2013
  • MacGregor to acquire Pusnes for EUR 180 million
  • Videotel brings video gaming to on-board training
  • GD BIW launches DDG 1000
  • PM drive trains called "a game changer"
  • October 30, 2013 Port of Jacksonville to be first with LNG fuel terminal?

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Asiana begins air freight run at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • NOL Group reports third quarter numbers
  • Coast Guard Cutter aids recovery of cannons from Blackbeard's ship
  • Portland Airport nets top spot in Travel+Leisure reader poll
  • DOT reminds public of change to standard time

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2013
  • The fight against pirates starts on shore, says Solace Global
    Looking at attacks in isolation is misleading, security firm warns
  • China's LNG demand promises interesting times for shipowners
    Beijing may be import-driven now but the Asian giant has home-grown options
  • Shipping must urge states to extend Operation Atalanta, says Spellar
    UK opposition spokesman calls on naval forces to co-operate in the fight against piracy
  • Navios Acquisition prices a $610m note issue
    Tanker owner anticipates third-quarter loss
  • NOL profit slides 60% after grim peak season
    APL revenue falls 13% in Q3 on weaker freight rates
  • Cosco lowers its listing suspension risk
    Nine-month figures show Chinese state giant cut its net losses by nearly two-thirds
  • Maersk Tankers - the hot potato
    Troubled division finds itself lumped into the 'other shipping' basket
  • CSSC Holdings' net profit collapses
    Shanghai-listed unit revenues fall on fewer deliveries
  • Crowley unveils vessel-sharing deal for US-central America trade
    Carriers will share space on two 2,500 teu boxships
  • China tightens its grip on LNG shipping
    Zhuhai import terminal welcomes its first cargo
  • Saverys takes majority stake in CMB
    Interest in Bocimar and Euronav parent crosses 50% threshold
  • Hanjin Shipping lands $140m loan from Korean Air
    Loan features one-year tenor and fixed annual interest rate of 5.6%
  • Danaos achieves a third profitable quarter
    Eurozone economic recovery will bring sustainable rates recovery, says Coustas
  • CAI sees 25% rise in box rental revenue during third quarter
    Owned fleet expansion credited with increase, while peak season demand remains flat
  • Korea Line returns to profit
    Dry bulk operator strengthens operation and balance sheet
  • Nisshin books five bulkers at Hantong
    Update: five 82,000 dwt ships done at $28m-$29m each
  • Wake up to risk of cyber attack
    Costs of $1bn per day should a major US port fall prey, warns security firm

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2013
  • Vessel operating costs fall
    COSTS of running a merchant ship fell back last year for only the second time in a decade, according to figures from financial consultancy Moore Stephens
  • Navios Acquisition prices notes offering
    NYSE-listed Navios Acquisition today successfully priced $610M in new mortgage notes to refinance existing debt securities with a shorter maturity
  • Cargotec buys Pusnes
    AKER Solutions said today it had agreed to sell its mooring and loading systems, which operate under the Pusnes brand, for €180M ($248M)
  • Commission clears TransEuropa
    A CLAIM that defunct Channel ferry operator TransEuropa Ferries benefited unduly from £3.4M ($5.47M) in government aid has been rejected
  • Crowley teams with Seaboard
    VESSEL-sharing agreements are cascading down to regional markets, with Crowley and Seaboard confirming co-operation on their Central America service using larger ships
  • 41 migrants safe on Malta
    MALTESE authorities are today sheltering 41 migrants rescued off the island yesterday
  • Rosneft goes on the offensive
    ROSNEFT and Gazprombank, both run by Russia's government, are forming a venture to take over the Zvezda shipyard near Vladivostok
  • NOL profits by $20M despite weak season
    NOL, PARENT group of APL, today reported net profits of $20M for 3Q13 and year-to-date net profits of $61M
  • Korean Air lends $141M to Hanjin Shipping
    HANJIN Shipping said today it would receive a loan of KRW150Bn ($141M) from Korean Air
  • CS Haisheng predicts profits for 2013
    SHANGHAI-listed CS Haisheng today predicted that it would return to full-year profits in 2013, on one-off investment gains
  • TransAtlantic plans rights issue worth $23M
    A RIGHTS issue worth SEK148M ($23M) has been approved by the board of Rederi AB TransAtlantic, the company said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2013
  • Law Forcing Rule-Making on Trucker Sleep Apnea Tests Puts Agencies on Notice
    Congress was not caught napping as federal regulators moved to set new requirements for identifying and treating sleep disorders among truck drivers. Despite a partial government shutdown, legislators this month rushed a bill to the White House ordering the Department of Transportation to pursue a full rule-making and not simply...
  • Crowley, Seaboard Enter VSA in Central America Trade
    Crowley Maritime's liner services group and Seaboard Marine have entered into a vessel-sharing agreement to launch a new weekly service with larger ships between South Florida, Costa Rica and Panama, beginning in November. By sharing vessel space, Crowley and Seaboard will increase total capacity in the trade by using two vessels,...
  • TransForce's Profit Down More Than 18 Percent
    TransForce reported its profit in third quarter of 2013 was C$44.0 million (about US$42.0 million), down 18.2 percent year-over-year from C$53.8 million. However, quarterly revenue increased 1.8 percent to C$775.1 million, driven by higher revenue in the package and courier segment as a result of the Velocity acquisition, which was acquired...
  • Goodman Signs China Distribution Center Deal With BMW JV
    Property giant the Goodman Group has signed an agreement to develop a 108,000 square foot facility for BMW Brilliance Automotive in Hebei Province, China. The tailored facility will be used by BBA, a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto, for the regional distribution of car auto parts in Northern China. The...
  • CEVA Targets Asia Growth
    CEVA Logistics is targeting further growth in Asia, according to Inna Kuznetsova, the company's chief commercial officer. Some €2.1 billion (about US$2.9 billion) of CEVA's fiscal year 2012 revenue was derived from its Asia-Pacific operations, representing around 30 percent of its annual income. Speaking at the launch of the company's new "Center...
  • CSCL Reports Third Quarter Loss
    hina Shipping Container Lines reported a net loss of 404.4 million Chinese yuan (about US$66.3 million) in the third quarter of 2013, compared with a net income of 1.01 billion yuan (about US$165.4 million) in the same period last year, amid overcapacity issues and weak demand in international trade. Quarterly revenue...
  • ANA Group's Fiscal First-Half Profit Tumbles
    Japan's ANA Holdings Inc., the parent firm of All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), said on Oct. 30 that its group net profit nosedived in the first half of fiscal 2013, which started in April, from a year earlier, despite a jump in international cargo revenue. ANA Holdings posted a net profit...
  • UPS, FedEx Expect Busy Holiday Shopping Season
    A shorter holiday shopping period and a consumer shift towards e-commerce may be the drivers behind U.S.-based courier delivery companies' predictions for increased shipment volumes during this year's peak season. In 2013, there are only 26 shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, making it the shortest season since 2002. UPS predicted peak...
  • Los Angeles Businessman Gets Jail Sentence for Evading Customs Duties
    Trial picture of fraudulently imported blue jeans.Los Angeles-based businessman Sunil Jiwat Mirwani has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for evading customs duties on more than $30 million in Chinese-made apparel, according to U.S. Attorney Laura E. Duffy. The sentence, which was handed down by U.S. District Judge Michael M....
  • US Intermodal Rates Pulled Down by Eastbound and Westbound Lanes
    An index of U.S. intermodal rates inched down for a second consecutive week in the week ending Oct. 28, pulled down by declines in east and westbound U.S. lanes. The overall index rate slipped 0.1 percent or $2.22, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided...
  • MSC to Add Saudi Arabia Call to India-Europe Service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to expand its IPAK Service between India and Europe by adding a call at King Abdullah Port, Saudi Arabia's new gateway hub. Starting in early November, the revised IPAK rotation will be as follows: Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Antwerp, Belgium; Felixstowe, England; King Abdullah; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Salalah,...
  • Panama Canal Expansion Delayed Again
    Panama Canal's Pacific locks under construction on Oct. 29. Photo courtesy of Panama Canal Authority.The Panama Canal expansion's completion date has been delayed from April 2015 to June 2015 in the Pacific locks, according the Panama Canal Authority. The delay was caused by a re-evaluation and modification of the logistics and...
  • Dockworkers at Nehru Port Call Off Strike
    Unionized dockworkers at the DP World facility in India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru ended a strike that had disrupted cargo movements to and from the country's largest container gateway for more than two weeks. "The strike was called off on Tuesday night. The dockworkers resumed work this morning," a union representative...
  • House Freight Report Raises Hopes for Next US Highway Bill
    WASHINGTON - The messengers were more important than the message when a special U.S. House panel, following six months of hearings and logistics site visits, recommended spending more on freight transportation. That Congress wants to increase investment to make shippers more globally competitive but is kicking the can on how to...
  • Could Crude Oil Put the Jones Act Into Play?
    To the credit of those who support the Jones Act, the U.S. law requiring vessels operating in the domestic trade to be built, owned and crewed by Americans, they take little for granted. An unapologetically protectionist law in a world of free trade agreements, the Jones Act is the citadel...
  • Drewry Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Remains Unchanged
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Oct 30, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was unchanged in the week of Oct. 30 at $1,736 per 40-foot-equivalent unit, where it has remained since falling to that level in the week of Oct. 16. Rates in this...
  • Celadon's Net Income Slumps 20.5 Percent
    Celadon Group reported its net income plummeted 20.5 percent to $6.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, which ended Sept. 30, 2013, from $8.3 million in the same period last year. However, quarterly revenue for the North American motor carrier, No. 35 on JOC's list of the Top...
  • Battling Railroads and the Origins of LTL Trucking
    The third part of a special program on Overnite Transportation founder J. Harwood Cochrane, 100 years old, and the rise of the trucking industry. Contact William B. Cassidy at wcassidy@joc.com and follow him at twitter.com/wbcassidy_joc....
  • NOL Posts 3Q Profit on Lower Revenue
    NOL Group's extensive cost-cutting paid off in the third quarter as the Singapore-based shipping line posted a net profit of $20 million even as its revenue declined. NOL's profit was 60 percent lower than the $50 million it earned in the same quarter last year but was a swing of $55...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2013
  • ISC drops into loss
    International Shipholding Corp (ISC) reported a third-quarter loss but held firm to its outlook for the year.
  • Strikers target Carnival
    Canada's United Steelworkers (USW) union has staged a demonstration at Carnival Corp's suburban Miami headquarters over the role of chief executive Arnold Donald at another company.
  • Danaos gearing up for buys
    Danaos is combing the market for geared containerships as it aims to build its fledgling presence in the segment.
  • US aims for mariner aid
    The US Coast Guard has urged lawmakers to take up a proposal to pay seafarers during pollution investigations against their employers.
  • Subsea 7 wins in Brazil
    Subsea 7 is piggybacking on Farstad's latest long-term charter with Brazil's Petrobras.
  • Gurnee wants more
    Ardmore Shipping will follow up its first post-initial public offering (IPO) secondhand deal with the purchase of further newbuildings and additional trading ships, its chief executive says.
  • Chartering titan created
    New York-listed Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is combining its ocean freight business with chartering subsidiary Alfred C Toepfer to create a new trading giant.
  • Navios eyes extra $10m
    Navios Maritime Acquisition (NNA) aims to raise $10m more than planned from a private placement of ship mortgage notes.
  • SCF left out
    Gazprombank and Rosneft are teaming up to take control of Russia's new far east shipyard Zvezda.
  • Aker Phil down on sales
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard's third quarter earnings slumped as the company reported lower revenue from vessel sales.
  • Seagull loss soars
    Vietnamese cargoship owner sees deficit rise 1,000% in the third quarter.
  • Cosco's time running out
    China Cosco Holding Co (CCHC) has three months left to avoid a potential delisting after posting another loss in the third quarter.
  • Kiel Canal still closed
    The Kiel Canal remained shut on Wednesday as pumping operations began on a stricken cargoship near Kudensee.
  • Another blow for Batista
    Eike Batista's OSX has cancelled another FPSO charter contract after its stricken sister oil and gas company failed to make payments.
  • NOL misses the mark
    Neptune Orient Lines has turned in a weaker than expected third quarter performance.
  • Titan yard sale closer
    The sale of troubled Titan Petrochemicals Group's shipyard to white knight investor Guangdong Zhenrong Energy (GZE) has moved a step closer.
  • Meiji sees profit jump
    Meiji Shipping of Japan is predicting an eightfold surge in first half earnings.
  • US liner link-up
    US owners Crowley Maritime and Seaboard Marine are teaming up on liner routes from Florida to Costa Rica and Panama.
  • Sanoyas slumps to loss
    Falling revenue pushes Japanese shipyard into the red in the first half.
  • Sweet 16 for Mipo
    Hyundai Mipo has secured contracts worth almost $500m for medium range products tankers.
  • TransAtlantic improves
    Swedish ro-ro and offshore group Rederi AB TransAtlantic has posted a third-quarter profit to reduce its loss so far this year.
  • Hanjin's helping hand
    Korea's Hanjin Shipping is banking KRW 150bn ($141m) from a major shareholder to "overcome liquidity problems."
  • RABT's discount deal
    Sweden's Rederi AB TransAtlantic is offering investors new shares for 28% less than the stock's current price in a bid to boost "strained liquidity."
  • An unwanted record
    Indonesia looks set to report a record month for ship robberies as reports of another string of incidents emerge.
  • Wisdom buys bulkers
    Wisdom Line has bolstered its newbuilding orderbook with three more bulker orders, the company has confirmed.
  • Ezra grabs offshore deals
    Ezra Holdings has hauled in new contracts worth $110m for its subsea services and offshore support services divisions.
  • Recovery may be early
    Khalid Hashim has painted a bullish picture for the dry bulk sector saying the recovery may arrive earlier than many have predicted.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2013
  • Global air freight inches up in September
    In September, global freight ton-kilometers rose by 0.5 percent, year over year, following a 3.4 percent rise in August. Even with this worldwide slowdown in cargo activity, volumes are still showing increases.
  • Crowley and Seaboard in Central America VSA
    By sharing vessel space, the carriers said they will increase total capacity in the trade by using two 2,500-TEU-capacity vessels, resulting in a more efficient operation and reduced carbon emissions in the lane.
  • ATA calls out Brazilian driver drug study
  • ABF employees reject strike action
    "Based upon this outcome, there will be no strike by employees in the affected region or anywhere else in the ABF nationwide system," the carrier said in a statement.
  • FESCO to offer U.S.-St. Petersburg service
    FESCO Integrated Transport North America has launched a new regular container service from North America to St. Petersburg, Russia, from the ports of New York, Norfolk and Charleston with weekly frequency.
  • Cosco reports Q3 loss, but container volumes grow
  • NOL: One of the weakest peak seasons in years
  • Hanjin Shipping gets loan from Korean Air
  • Tropical Shipping sees higher container volumes
  • Saia's revenues increase in Q3

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2013
  • WTI drops as stocks rise to four-month high
    Production declines 43,000 barrels per day to 7.85 million, report shows.
  • Tug/barge container carrier to run on LNG
    Intended route runs between US Gulf Coast and East/West Coast.
  • Prices up in Fujairah
    MGO avails good, while IFO avails tight in Cape Town.
  • Mid-week prices firm across Europe
    Prices rose in all major European ports
  • Technology company claims it can cut bunker consumption
    'Soaring fuel prices, overcapacity and lower profits are forcing shipbuilders to rethink engine configurations.'
  • Obama Administration backing LNG marine fuel
    FMC is funding an LNG marine fuel research project.
  • Bunkers being pumped from damaged freighter
    Kiel Canal still closed on Wednesday.
  • Refiner pulls out of fuel oil production
    Fuel oil has been 'pulling down our margins', says Petron official.
  • Danish player adds to distillate storage capacity
    Company says it is positioning itself in advance of 2015.
  • Bunker prices largely up in mid week
    Supplies of bunker fuels were mostly fine at major ports in Asia.
  • Partnership selects first of five LNG bunkering sites
    Other LNG bunkering sites planned for construction in US, and, possibly, Canada.
  • Titan Petrochemicals shipyard sold
    Facility sold to Chinese trade and investment firm.
  • Profits down at scrubber manufacuturer Alfa Laval
    Lower sales were expected, says CEO.
  • US: LNG bunker fuel's price advantage will stay long term
    FMC forecast prices LNG production well below residual fuel.

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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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