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July 2, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • WISTA women in shipping discuss problems of container weigh-ins
  • EU sets June 2015 deadline to open single data entry window for ships
  • Wuhu port's five-month box volume increases 21.8pc to 143,000 TEU
  • First comprehensive bonded zone at Alataw Pass starts operation
  • TT Club: Accidents in port can be avoided with more safety, training
  • Real-time mappers in Singapore see supply chain management future
  • Consultant says LNG-fuelled ships can gain US$10/TEU in cost savings
  • MSC cuts fuel bill with Cargotec Kalmar straddle carrier in Antwerp
  • CHEP, OnAsset develop solar powered air container-tracking device
  • Moscow to upgrade third airport in time for FIFA World Cup in 2018
  • Dynamic Airways four times weekly service New York to Georgetown

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • BUDGET 2014-15 EXPECTATIONS
  • IACS updates strategy & elects new Chairman
  • NYK Group companies team up with others to develop next-generation auto logistics solutions
  • South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2014 exudes optimism & hope for change
  • India to increase exports to China to reduce trade imbalance
  • JN Port looking at new capacity & throughput highs as it celebrates 25th anniversary
  • Officials rush to Alang to review safety; internal probe ordered
  • Diamond traders set big hopes on forthcoming Budget
  • IL&FS Energy joins India's first ever offshore wind project
  • Indo-Sino pact clears way for Chinese industrial parks in India
  • INR recovers on heavy foreign fund inflows

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Two tank wagons replace four HGVs
  • Hansa Heavy Lift increases Latin American activity
  • Hapag-Lloyd revamps executive team
  • Canada to further enhance transport safety
  • Liberia honoured as best-performing major ship registry
  • Maersk and Hanjin come on board at the COA
  • More roads for modular road trains in Denmark
  • Transaero to fly to Taipei
  • A change in human resources leadership at Geodis
  • Volvo Trucks investing in US manufacturing plant
  • DSV assumes full ownership of DSV Swift group in Africa
  • FAA upgrades Serbia safety ranking
  • World Ports Climate Initiative promotes LNG

Marine Logweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • NTSB reports on tow boat grounding incident
  • Sydney Harbor gets spectacular new dinner cruise vessel
  • Skangass and Fjord Line conclude LNG bunker spill probe
  • July 01, 2014 Zamakona Yards launches tuna vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • Port of Longview releases year-end numbers for 2013
  • Vancouver Fraser Port Director steps down for new position
  • 8000 more medical professionals certified for USDOT examinations
  • Port of Port Angeles names new business development director
  • Change of command set for Port Angeles Coast Guard Air Station

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • Aurora rebuffs Avance Gas advance
    LPG player pledges to stay small, flexible and aggressive
  • North European box volumes forecast to maintain growth
    Analysts project 6.9% rise in throughput at Europe's six largest ports in year's second half
  • OOCL tops annual carrier performance survey
    Hamburg Süd and Evergreen also win recognition by AgTC members
  • Aronnax: Scrubbers get no rest
    Shipowners want clarity as low-sulphur rules loom
  • London Gateway wins new Africa service
    MOL and Hapag-Lloyd add UK port call back into service
  • We have not received any offer from Avance Gas, says Dorian LPG
    Is Dorian playing hard to get?
  • Navios Maritime scoops $105m from offering
    Bulk owner offers American Depositary Shares priced at $25 apiece
  • Nanjing Tanker state backing reassures lender
    European bank will not follow Mizuho's lead in dumping debt
  • Zim golden share talks fail to hit extended deadline
    Israel Corp shareholders back restructuring but fate of government stake still not agreed
  • Genco case highlights conflict over shipping companies valuation
    Vessel values are only part of the business story, lawyers argue
  • Federal Maritime Commission approves CKYHE talks
    Decision allows five Asian lines to discuss co-operation in the US trades
  • Avance VLGC merger story may yet surprise us
    Despite two rebuffs, it is too early to write off the firm's consolidation attempts
  • Danieli wants to step down from Zim
    UPDATE: chief executive may go when restructuring is finished

Sea-webweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • Fujian Southeast wins Vroon AHTS sextet
    Fujian Southeast shipyard has won an order for six anchor handling Tug supply (AHTS) vessels from returning Dutch owner Vroon Offshore Services. The six 1,700dwt vessels will have an overall length of 65m, beam 16.4m and draft 5.4m with delivery scheduled for one at the end of 2015 and the remaining
  • Lauritzen to merge bulker and gas unit to simplify structure
    J Lauritsen, the Danish privately owned shipping group, will merge its Lauritzen Bulkers dry bulk shipping unit and Lauritzen Kosan small lpg carriers to simplify group structure and cut costs. "The Board of Directors of J. Lauritzen A/S has initiated preparations to merge J. Lauritzen A/S with ship
  • Keppel Singmarine, Baku Shipyard SCV order
    Keppel Singmarine has secured a contract from Baku Shipyard to complete design, fabrication, and outfitting works for a Subsea Construction Vessel (SCV). The SCV is a project that Baku Shipyard recently secured from BP Exploration (Shah Deniz) and is the first major contract secured by the shipyard
  • LNG refuelling spill caused by stability test
    A stability test of the Bergensfjord (2014, 31,678gt) ro-ro ferry while it was being refuelled caused an incident that has worrying implications for the use of LNG in ships. Skangass, the LNG supplier, and Fjordline said 130kg of LNG had leaked during the refuelling operations in Risavika on 3 May.
  • Shanghai Zhenhua secures Sealion order
    Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries has secured an order for a DP3 Multi-Purpose Saturation Diving Support/Offshore Construction Vessel (DSV/OCV) from UK based Sealion Shipping. The order for the 9,450dwt Sawicon designed vessel was announced by Sealion, on behalf of Toisa and is scheduled for
  • Qingdao Wuchuan wins semi-sub heavy load pair
    Chinese shipbuilder Qingdao Wuchuan Heavy Industry has won an order for two semi-submersible heavy load carriers from Hong Kong based United Faith. The two 50,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 216m, beam 43m, and are scheduled for delivery in early 2016. They are sisters to two vessels
  • Jaccar gets control of Bourbon
    Jaccar Holdings, the investment company of Bourbon group chairman Jacques de Chateauvieux, has succeeded in its bid to gain control of the listed French offshore vessel operator. Jaccar, which had a 26% stake in the company before the bid, said yesterday that it now held 53.38% of Bourbon's share
  • Gibraltar announces tariff cuts
    Gibraltar Port Authority has announced port fee reductions to enhance its competitiveness. The new fees include a 75% reduction on tonnage dues for vessels calling at the eastern anchorage whose purpose is to conduct provisions, stores, spares, and crew changes. This complements a proposed 75%
  • Genoa lands Costa Concordia breaking job
    The Italian government has given its approval to a plan to demolish the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia in the port of Genoa. Costa Cruises, known to favour Genoa as the site for demolition of the ship, said that the refloating of the vessel will begin in two weeks. Once it afloat it will be
  • Van Oord cable-layer launched
    Dredging company Van Oord has launched the cable-layer Nexus. The new DP2 vessel was built and launched at Damen Shipyards in Galati, Romania, on 30 June 2014 and will be deployed to install electrical cables for offshore wind farms. It arrives at a critical time for Netherlands-based dredging and
  • Search for MT Arsenal leads to deserted ship
    Products tanker Arsenal, which was earlier reported as hijacked, is unlikely to be a victim of hijack but lost contact due to the failure of communication equipment on board, according to Singapore-based anti-piracy body ReCAAP. The 1,832dwt products tanker was carrying motor gasoline when it went
  • Anti-fouling on the way out?
    Biocidal anti-fouling coatings will be completely replaced by non-toxic alternatives, according to Akzo Nobel, the world's largest paint and coatings producer. Biocidal anti-fouling paints have struggled to satisfy ship operators since copper compounds replaced the tin-based biocides. These were
  • STX Dalian in receivership
    STX Dalian, the cash-strapped unit of the troubled STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Group, has been granted receivership in China, IHS Maritime was told today. STX Dalian and its six branches filed for court receivership with the Chinese court in Dalian, China, and the receivership was officially filed
  • Nam Cheong sells four vessels at $92M
    Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder Nam Cheong has sold another four vessels worth around $92M, contributing to its orderbook at around MYR1.7Bn ($529.4M). Three platform supply vessels (PSVs) of 3,000dwt each, equipped with dynamic positioning system 2 (DP2) were sold to a repeat customer which
  • HMD wins contract for six products/chemical tankers
    South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has won a contract to build six 25,000dwt products/chemical tankers worth KRW187Bn ($185M). The six tankers were ordered by US-based fund Alterna Capital Partners on 30 June. Each of the ships costs $30.8M and has a 169m length, a 25.6m breadth
  • HHI wins order for central processing platform
    Hyundai HI, the world's biggest shipbuilder, said today it has won an order to construct a central processing platform for Hess Exploration and Production Malaysia BV. HHI would provide engineering, procurement, construction, transportation, installation, hook-up and commissioning (EPCIC) contract
  • Korean shipbuilders to see dip in stock price
    Falling prices of VLCCs and Capesize bulkers would put pressure on South Korean shipbuilders' stock prices, said an analyst today. Daishin Securities' analyst Feynman Jeon observed that prices of VLCCs and Capesizes are falling for the first time in 13-and 15-months, respectively. He added: "Other
  • Westports extends Port Klang concession
    Malaysia-listed terminal operator Westports Holding has been granted the approval to extend its concession at Port Klang for another 30 years. Westports received the notice from the Port Klang Authority that its concession would be extended from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2054, subject to the
  • Yinson Holdings see hike in 1Q14 profit
    Malaysia-listed offshore oilfield service provider Yinson Holdings Berhad (Yinson) saw a hike of 111% or MYR19.89M ($6.19M) to MYR37.86M quarter on quarter in its profit before tax for 1Q14. The increase was mainly attributable to the increase in contribution of the marine segment and joint ventures
  • CSDC to order three LNG carriers
    China Shipping Development (CSDC), a bulk shipping arm of the China Shipping Group, has given the green light to three newbuilding orders for LNG carriers in the Yamal LNG project. CSDC will guarantee the newbuilding contracts and timer charter contracts that will be signed by three 50-50 joint

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • Drewry: Rates could drop for both sea and air freight
    Global sea and air freight rates could decline by as much as 2.5 percent by the end of 2014, experts at Drewry Maritime Research say. The prediction was made at the end of an hour-long forecasting webinar hosted by research manager Simon Heaney and Philip Damas, director of Drewry Supply Chain...
  • Find more reliable ocean carriers to cut drayage turn times, BCOs, harbor truckers told
    Beneficial cargo owners and harbor trucking companies that consistently experience long turn times at container terminals may want to fire their ocean carriers. Late vessel arrivals are now being singled out as a major contributor to marine terminal congestion. "Pick carriers that run ships on time," Dan Smith, a partner at...
  • USPS seeks to alter pricing to tap e-commerce growth
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service wants to change Priority Mail pricing so that overall rates rise slightly, starting in September, but shippers of lightweight packages get a break, a move aimed to capture growing e-commerce business. The postal service said it won't implement dimensional weight pricing like its two major...
  • All quiet on the western front
    As the hours wane on the current contract between terminal operators and longshoremen on the U.S. West Coast, most shippers are taking the silence from both parties as a sign that negotiations are going well and will result in little disruption. The contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and...
  • West Coast ports breathe a bit easier with demise of P3
    With China's rejection of the P3 Network in mid-June, West Coast ports no longer have to fear that a single operational entity will gain huge leverage in negotiations over port calls and terminal charges. However, the trend that the P3 and other carrier alliances have started - deploying bigger ships to...
  • FMC takes new approach to OTI licensing after industry pushback
    WASHINGTON - Forwarders and non-vessel-operating common carriers will learn by the end of the year just how far the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has mitigated many of their concerns with a proposed overhaul of ocean transportation intermediary rules. The FMC plans to propose new rulemaking regarding changes to ocean transportation intermediary...
  • New York-New Jersey reports record-setting May
    Container volume through the Port of New York and New Jersey rose 3.7 percent year-over-year in May, as increases in import loads and empty export boxes offset a decline in export loads. The month's 287,881 lifts were the most for any May in the port's history, according to the Port Authority...
  • Former Damco chief takes over Hapag-Lloyd
    Rolf Habben JansenFormer Damco head Rolf Habben Jansen has taken over as CEO of Hapag-Lloyd, effective today. Habben Jansen has been a member of the Hapag-Lloyd's executive board since April 1. He succeeds Michael Behrendt, who left the container line's executive board on June 30, along with Ulrich Kranich, who was chief...
  • South Africa's Transnet investing billions in infrastructure
    Rising traffic through Transnet-operated South African ports increased revenue by over 14 percent this year, laying the groundwork for the state-owned company to invest 31.8 billion rand (approximately US$2.98 billion) in its logistics infrastructure. Transnet's 2014 annual results presentation showed the company's revenue was up 14 percent this year to 56.6...
  • Israeli court set to rule on government's 'golden share' of Zim
    An Israeli court is due to rule on the state's "golden share" in Zim Integrated Shipping Services after the ocean carrier failed to reach agreement with the Israeli government over the controversial issue that is the remaining obstacle to a restructuring of its $3 billion debt. A district court in Haifa...
  • Customs expert shares advice on West Coast diversions
    Although all signs are pointing toward a smooth resolution for the U.S. West Coast labor negotiations, the chance for disruption at ports manned by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union isn't off the table just yet. Following the release of guidelines for ship and cargo contingencies plans from U.S. Customs and...
  • Woodward out, Rubin in as Horizon CEO
    Steven L. Rubin has been named interim president and CEO at Horizon Lines following the resignation of Samuel A. Woodward, who had headed the Jones Act domestic carrier for the last two years. Rubin has been a Horizon director since November 2011. He is a principal of InterPro Advisory LLC, an...
  • West Coast labor talks continue as deadline nears
    Contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association continued today, although reaching an agreement by the deadline of 5 p.m. on July 1 does not look likely. Nevertheless, no one is panicking and disruption does not appear imminent. "The parties have been negotiating and will...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • Food poisoning strikes crew
    US authorities are deploying rescue crews to aide a handysize bulker off Florida with all but two of its crew stricken with symptoms of food poisoning.
  • Eitzen keeps its victory
    Eitzen Chemical has successfully batted back an effort by a charterer and insurer seeking to overturn an arbitration decision, in part, because of an arbitrator's brain tumour.
  • Horizon CEO steps down
    Horizon Lines chief executive Sam Woodward has resigned, and a board member has taken the helm of the company on an interim basis.
  • Kathryn Ktistakis cleared
    A US judge has dismissed criminal tax evasion charges against Kathryn Ktistakis, the wife of Greek bulker owner Lucas Ktistakis.
  • Q2 turning point
    A disappointing second quarter for crude tanker owners may be remembered as the one in which depressed freight rates turned a corner, RS Platou says.
  • Lagarfoss at last
    Icelandic owner Eimskip has finally taken delivery of a delayed boxship newbuilding in China, but remains unclear when a second vessel will be handed over.
  • Enough for Danieli?
    Zim CEO Rafi Danieli wants to leave his role after the company's restructuring is complete, according to a source at shareholder Israel Corp.
  • Down on debut
    Havyard Group has traded down on debut on the Oslo Stock Exchange today.
  • KNOT bags duo
    KNOT Offshore Partners has completed the acquisition of two tankers in a $335m move.
  • NSB makes wind bid
    Germany's Reederei NSB has teamed up with offshore consultant Offcon to design two new wind farm ships.
  • Recovery riddle
    ICAP is hopeful for a recovery in the capesize market after a disappointing second quarter.
  • Genoa it is
    The Italian cabinet has finally approved the removal of the Costa Concordia for scrapping in Genoa.
  • Lauritzen cutting costs
    J Lauritzen is merging its Lauritzen Bulkers and Lauritzen Kosan subsidiaries in order to cut costs.
  • Keppel clinches contracts
    Singapore's Keppel group has won new contracts worth SGD 368m ($295m) to convert an FPSO and outfit a subsea ship.
  • Turku deal agreed
    The Finnish government and German shipbuilder Meyer Werft have agreed in principle to buy STX's Turku shipyard.
  • Swedes tackle spill
    The Swedish coast guard is recovering oil that has escaped to the surface from a cargoship that sank in 1977.
  • Navios aims for $105m
    Greece's Navios Maritime Holdings is targeting proceeds of $105m from its latest share issue.
  • Friends reunited
    DVB Bank has again raided Deutsche Bank for a top shipping man.
  • Alterna takes Mipo series
    Alterna Capital has returned to Hyundai Mipo with an order for six tankers.
  • Golar gets its money
    Golar LNG has completed a stock sale which should have brought in more than $700m.
  • Rupee incentive
    India is planning to offer low-cost loans to encourage owners to buy vessels.
  • Subsea 7 targets US
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 is targeting US business, forcing two of its directors to resign.
  • Nam Cheong sells four
    Nam Cheong has secured contracts for another four offshore vessel newbuildings in deals worth $92m, it confirmed Tuesday.
  • Wisdom eyes New York
    Wisdom Marine Lines has said its long-term goal is to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Kiwis review ship safety
    New Zealand is to undertake a review of coastal navigation safety in the wake of increasing vessel visits to its ports.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • U.S., South Korea enhance organic ag products trade
    Similar to previous U.S. equivalency arrangements with Canada, the European Union, and Japan, the arrangement with South Korea eliminates significant barriers, especially for small- and mid-sized organic businesses.
  • Chassis shortages reported in Southern California
    "I don't see that it is chassis any more than it is congestion," said Fred Johring, president of Golden State Express. "As these big vessels have started coming in, it has taken these terminals to their knees."
  • NYK releases enhanced auto program
  • Washington Notebook: CBP document imaging pilot enters third phase
  • Europe takes first steps toward Single European Sky
    The aim of the Single European Sky is to cut air traffic-management costs in half; reduce the environmental impact of each flight by 10 percent; increase air capacity; and improve safety.
  • State shifts some military electronics to CCL
    These changes, which are part of the White House's Export Control Reform Initiative, "enhance our national security by increasing interoperability with our close allies and partners," the State and Commerce departments said.
  • Fitch: SoCal ports can withstand short labor disruption
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 1, 2014
  • FIS upgrades fuel oil trading screen
  • Bid/offer spread reduced to $2.
  • Prices movements mixed in European hubs
  • Movement in single digits.
  • Rotterdam opens the door to LNG bunkering
  • European hub port changes it regulations to allow ship-to-ship LNG bunkering.
  • Trademark filed for fuel hose
  • Application made from United States.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah
  • Suez prices unchanged.
  • US firm offers scrubber washwater discharge monitor
  • System 'can validate operation for Port State Control inspectors' and alert operator to harmful discharges.
  • Lukoil subsidiary signs fuel oil export agreement
  • Litasco to transship up to 2.7 million mt of fuel oil through Lithuanian port over the next 12 months.
  • WSS publishes fuel quality advice
  • 'Tightening regulation requires a clear understanding of the challenges,' company says.
  • 'We need to stop ordering newbuilds'
  • Confidence levels among shipping industry players register slight fall.
  • Hi-tech coating additive could save on fuel use
  • UK tech firm eyes global market for graphene.
  • Asian prices mostly southbound
  • Meanwhile, offices in Hong Kong were closed for a holiday.
  • Old shipping wreck leaks fuel
  • But no danger of coastal pollution.
  • New Russian port will support bunkering
  • Building work to start next year.
  • China fuel oil imports down in June
  • Weak bonded bunker demand in China.
  • Singapore tanker owner stays in red
  • Disposal of bunker tankers contributed to weaker top line.
  • Seaspan receives third fuel-saving containership
  • Vessel is third of five 10,000 TEU SAVER design boxships.
  • Unicore Fuel starts operations in Singapore
  • Firm is a subsidiary of marine fuels industry giant Bunker Holding.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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