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April 3, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud revenue down 3.9pc to US$7.3 billion, no recovery expected
  • CMA CGM up-sizes six ships on order from 12,600 to 17,700 TEU for P3
  • Shipowners welcome EU's five-year extension of consortia legality
  • MOL launches new management plan to promote growth through 2020
  • Pirate skiff shies off when ship's crew makes ready to repel boarders
  • Jiangsu province to spend US$905 million on expressways this year
  • Gansu province's rail freight rates to become more market based
  • OEL Singapore launches Vietnam loop connecting Singapore and Malaysia
  • MOL expands warehousing 3,600 square metres near Delhi at Gurgaon
  • UK Logistics Confidence Index shows better mood than earlier reading
  • Dimerco names Edward Lin CEO, founder Paul Chien remains chairman
  • Oil shipment fraud off West Africa raises IMB fears it's spreading
  • Lufthansa pilot strike hits thousands of flights, to go through Friday
  • Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi to build Zhengzhou assembly plant
  • Lufthansa Cargo seeks airline partnership to boost logistics, routes
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines starts Dallas-Amsterdam-Moscow service
  • Taiwan aviation police order cargo screening system from AS&E

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 2, 2014
  • Positive outlook seen for the multipurpose shipping sector
  • Ban on pulses export extended
  • Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver
  • Chinese ports dominant in 2013
  • Essar Ports set to develop coal terminal in Mozambique
  • Iron ore handling recommences at Mormugao Port
  • MbPT Chairman inaugurates flamingo festival; supports relevant study
  • VCT registers highest-ever throughput in 2013-14
  • Railways incurred annual loss of INR 211.37 cr. by taking longer routes to carry freight: CAG
  • Indian Customs EDI System - Imports All India
  • INR recovers on heavy fund inflows
  • JN Custom House exceeds revenue target for 2013-14
  • Made in Pakistan Expo 2014 from today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pacific Imperial Railroad renews rail infrastructure
  • Airfreight markets continue recovery
  • Switzerland: SBB procuring 485 new freight wagons
  • New sales director at Pallet Wrap
  • Hamburg Süd reports slight volume surge in 2013
  • AA Cargo and US Cargo come together in Phoenix
  • Railway construction work now underway in Serbia
  • Ogle promoted to executive sales director
  • Burden too heavy for Roland Spedition Bremen
  • Caro Trans launches Le Havre to Houston LCL export service
  • Anhalt participates in super lorry field trial
  • New office opens in Helsinki
  • DP DHL to build big parcel centre in Bochum
  • Europe Airpost developing cargo business
  • Neuer Hub in Bangladesch
  • Drewry: multipurpose sector to recover through 2015/16

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 2, 2014
  • ATSB reports on inadvertent lifeboat release incident
  • Research vessel christened Neil Armstrong at Dakota Creek
  • SBM Offshore: Agents may have paid off African officials
  • IHC Merwede names Bram Roelse CEO
  • USCG issue Port Security Advisory for Libya
  • Waterways industry barges in on Washington

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 2, 2014
  • Euroseas orders its biggest vessels yet
    Owner orders two kamsarmaxes and buys first post-panamax for Euromar joint venture
  • Windfarms offer shipowners a chance to diversify into new vessel types
    The race for sustainable energy drives demand for ever-larger specialist tonnage
  • Tankers hit as US energy imports fall to lowest in more than 20 years
    January and February discharges on tankers into the US Atlantic coast drop by over 50% in last two years
  • Brett named editor of Containerisation International
    Free to read: Publication will lead an innovative programme of analytical content
  • MOL Comfort probe aims to make post-panamax containerships safer
    ClassNK will not be swayed by carrier's lawsuit against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • CMA CGM halts further orders for the next three years
    French carrier absorbs its newbuildings and waits for approval for the P3 tie-up
  • Yangzijiang wins $815m bulker and containership orders in March
    Price for Seaspan's 10,000 teu options recovered to $93m
  • Quintana launches $100m IPO in New York
    Energy investor-backed dry bulk specialist will use the funds to add five newbuildings
  • Höegh LNG files for New York IPO
    Master limited partnership expected to own Höegh's interests in three FSRUs
  • Why Ahrenkiel Steamship launch could trigger German consolidation
    Banks will favour bigger units that bring economies of scale, argues Baack
  • State aid and tonnage tax transform European shipping
    Oxford Economics says maritime activities contribute €145bn to the EU economies
  • Aronnax: Ship technology under the microscope
    A weekly column on demystifying smart operations and future-proofing shipping

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 2, 2014
  • Höegh LNG Holdings plans IPO for FSRUs
    Höegh LNG Holdings says it has made a submission to the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) in the US to float its FSRU business in New York
  • Three dead after car carrier accident
    The search was continuing today for two crew members from a Spanish fishing boat who went missing after their vessel was in collision with the Singapore-flagged car carrier Baltic Breeze off the port of Vigo in northwest Spain early yesterday
  • Rice tax hurts Nigerian ports
    Nigeria's 110% duty on rice imports has resulted in 600,000 tonnes of goods being diverted to neighbouring countries, according to the chair of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN)
  • US warns on Libya port security
    Vessels calling at Libyan ports should increase security measures to help expedite entry into American ports, the US Coast Guard (USCG) has advised
  • Earthquake temporarily closes ports
    Multiple Chilean ports are closed for inspection after an earthquake occurred off the country's coast on 1 April
  • Euroseas adds eco bulker pair
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas has ordered more two fuel-efficient dry bulk newbuildings as its confidence on cycle timing increases
  • Genco debt negotiations extended
    The clock has not yet run out for Peter Georgiopoulos-chaired Genco, which now has until 4 April to seal an agreement with lenders
  • Scanship goes for IPO
    Scanship Holding ASA, the Norwegian waste-processing and water-purification specialist, says it has resolved to launch an initial public offering
  • Ahrenkiel bought by German companies
    Hamburg ship management companies MPC Steamship and Thien & Heyenga have taken over struggling shipowner Ahrenkiel with its fleet of 24 vessels
  • Dutch Vroon acquires Italy's Petrolmar
    Diversified Dutch shipping group Vroon has acquired Genoa-based Italian small tanker operator Petrolmar
  • APM, China Shipping in talks for new projects
    AP Moller-Maersk Group and China Shipping (Group) met today for a formal signing ceremony to discuss new terminal projects and a possible joint venture
  • Yangzijiang secures 18 orders
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said today it has secured 18 newbuilding orders in March
  • China iron ore stockpile increases
    Iron ore inventories at China's 25 major seaports rose by 1.17M tonnes to 107.03M tonnes, according to the Xinhua-China Iron Ore Price Index yesterday
  • Adani's Queensland coal port gets productivity lift
    A refurbished 1,250 tonne coal shiploader for Adani Mining is in place at Australia's Abbot Point coal port, SAL Heavy Lift announced yesterday
  • Indonesia increases share in Freeport
    The Indonesian government and PT Freeport Indonesia has reached agreement in seven points of renegotiation; no later than 2021, the Indonesian government's share will increase to 20%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 2, 2014
  • Trucking Capacity Constraints 'Unprecedented'
    FTR's Trucking Conditions Index fell to a reading of 7.54 in February. Full-size image FTR Associates' Trucking Conditions Index for February, published in the April issue of Trucking Update, fell to a reading of 7.54, down slightly from 8.82 in the previous month, but continuing to reflect a positive environment for trucking...
  • Congestion Threatens Growth of Southern California Ports, Trucking Leader Warns
    LONG BEACH, Calif. - Long truck lines and excessive delays at marine terminal threaten present and future growth at the Southern California ports, a trucking association official said today at the annual Pulse of the Ports meeting in Long Beach. "Truck turn times are the single biggest competitive issue facing the...
  • Global Air Cargo Traffic Extends Recovery
    Global air freight traffic grew 2.9 percent in February from a year ago, extending and strengthening the recovery that began in the second half of 2013, the International Air Transport Association reported. The increase, following growth of 4.5 percent in January, has boosted demand by 3.6 percent in the first two...
  • STB to Review Contentious Railcar Pricing Metric
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Surface Transportation said today it believes it's time to review a contentious metric used by the agency to rule on pricing challenges brought by shippers against railroads. The rail regulatory agency is seeking comment from the industry ahead of a hearing that will examine the rail revenue...
  • Werner Enterprises Named 2014 NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year
    OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 1, 2014-- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, has been named the 2014 NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year in the National Truckload category. NASSTRAC, also known as the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council, is a trade association that has provided education, advocacy, connections...
  • Puerto Caacupe-mi is the first port in Paraguay and South America to select both Navis N4 and Kalmar SmartPort
    Kalmar and Navis, both part of Cargotec, today announced at Intermodal South America that Puerto Caacupe-mi in Paraguay has chosen Navis' N4 terminal operating system (TOS) and Kalmar's SmartPort process automation solutions for its Asuncion and Pilar facilities. The order has been booked into Cargotec's 2014 first quarter order intake. Puerto...
  • CEVA names Larry Humble as Vice President, Business Development, Technology sector in the Americas
    Houston, USA, 1 April, 2014 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, today announced that Larry Humble has been appointed Vice President, Business Development, for the Technology sector in the Americas, where he will build upon the strong foundation CEVA has established in this sector. Humble joined...
  • Japan's Kyowa Shipping Expands Fleet with MAGNUM PLUS Reefers
    Brussels, Belgium, April 02, 2014 - Kyowa Shipping, a leading Japanese service provider in ocean transportation, recently expanded its refrigerated fleet with 25 MAGNUM PLUSTM container refrigeration units from Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand. Kyowa Shipping chose the Thermo King...
  • SCI Announces Silver Bell Honorees
    The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) announces the recipients of awards it will confer at its 37th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner in New York City on Thursday, June 5, 2014. SCI presents the Silver Bell Award, in recognition of outstanding leadership in the maritime community, to Orrin H. Ingram, President...
  • EPA presents Clean Air Excellence Award to Port of Seattle
    SEATTLE-The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented the Port of Seattle with a 2014 Clean Air Excellence Award today in recognition of its Seaport Air Quality Program. Eight other initiatives and one individual were also given awards, which recognize innovative programs that protect Americans' health and the environment, educate the...
  • Celadon Sells Truck Leases for $53 Million
    Celadon Group plans to reduce its debt by getting out of the truck financing business, selling the leases and assets of about 600 tractors in service with its owner-operators to Element Financial Corp. for approximately $53 million. Outsourcing its leasing business to Element Financial - which will also provide ongoing financing...
  • US Intermodal Rates Continue to Surge
    Rates have climbed 6.7 percent since the beginning of 2014. Full-size image An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes climbed 1.9 percent or $40 from the week before to $2,166 in the week of March 31, the eleventh weekly increase in the fourteen weeks of 2014 so far, according to data...
  • Drayage: Historically, Not an Easy Job
    South Street, New York City, circa 1901. From the Detroit Publishing Company Photograph Collection of the Library of Congress If you think drayage is a tough job today, imagine doing it with horses. A hundred years ago, the horse was the primary power source for drayage operators in New York City, and the...
  • Drewry: Asia-US Rates Hit Lowest Level This Year
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, April 2, 2014. Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles fell $50 to $1,836 per 40-foot container in the week of April 2, its lowest level in the last 14 weeks. The current Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles rate is down 26.6 percent or...
  • US House Asks GAO to Investigate Studies Justifying HOS Rules
    WASHINGTON - Two U.S. House leaders earlier this week asked the congressional watchdog to investigate two studies used to justify changes to hours of service rules for truck drivers, the latest sign the industry isn't giving up its fight against the regulations. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Bill Shuster said...
  • Chassis Pool Getting a Closer Look at NY-NJ
    NEWPORT, R.I. - With a shortage of chassis a major contributor to gridlock at the Port of New York and New Jersey this winter, the idea of a portwide chassis pool is gaining traction as one possible element in an overall solution to the port's growing congestion issues. "The big issue...
  • Companies Urged to 'Keep Pressure On' for Trade
    NEWPORT, R.I. - Companies must "keep the pressure on" for congressional passage of pro-trade legislation, said Jonathan Gold, vice president, supply chain and customs policy, at the National Retail Federation. With November midterm elections fast approaching, Congress is unlikely to vote on more than one trade bill this year, Gold told...
  • Maersk Pens Container Terminal Deal With China Shipping
    Maersk Group signed an agreement with China Shipping paving the way for negotiations on further collaboration on new container terminal projects and the establishment of joint ventures with its port arm, APM Terminals. The signing ceremony in the Royal Palace in Brussels was attended by the president of China, Xi Jinping,...
  • US House Approves Bill to Reform FMC, Aid Merchant Marine
    WASHINGTON - The U.S House yesterday unanimously approved legislation aimed at reforming the Federal Maritime Commission and require the Maritime Administration to create a National Maritime Strategy. If similar language within the bill is passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Obama, FMC commissioners would only serve more...
  • Smartphone App Targets NY-NJ Drayage Delays
    A smartphone application that allows truckers to confirm container availability, vessel schedules and other information is being introduced at two container terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Versiant's Lynx Mobile app was rolled out at Maher Terminals and is on track for implementation at Global Terminals, said...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 2, 2014
  • Panamaxes suffer slump
    Panamax bulkers are suffering from severe drops in rates across several markets, with the Atlantic basin paying close to breakeven, shipbroker Fearnleys said today.
  • Groundhog Day's life aquatic
    An opposition lawmaker has blasted US President Barack Obama's proposed budget for dredging in ports and shipping channels.
  • Korean STNG sealed
    Scorpio Tankers has officially closed a $429.6m financing led by the Korean Export Import Bank (Kexim) supporting construction of 18 products tankers in South Korea.
  • US warns on Libya
    The US Coast Guard has warned the shipping industry to take special precautions during port calls in Libya.
  • Quake closes Chile ports
    Several ports across northern Chile are closed a day after a powerful earthquake struck off the country's coast.
  • Morning Glory crew freed
    The Asian and African seafarers from the controversial tanker Morning Glory are to head home from Libya.
  • Euroseas inks YZJ duo
    Euroseas has swooped for a pair of eco kamsarmax bulkers at Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and delved into the second hand market for a boxship.
  • YZJ to top forecast
    DMG & Partners has raised its 2014 order outlook on Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) after the Chinese company revealed a huge batch of contracts that has taken its orderbook back towards pre-crisis levels.
  • Genco buys more time
    Genco Shipping & Trading has won an extension for loan waivers as talks continue on restructuring its debt.
  • Hamburg Sud dips
    Revenue down for 2013 as German line pledges to pass on higher costs to customers.
  • ICG gets early bonus
    Irish Continental Group (ICG) has received early repayment for a 2,500-passenger ferry sold over three years ago.
  • SCF hits back
    Russian state shipping group Sovcomflot (SCF) has expressed surprise at ratings agency Moody's putting it under review for a downgrade following political strife in Ukraine.
  • Fred Olsen exits tankers
    Fred Olsen has confirmed its exit from the tanker sector after offloading a suezmax TradeWinds tipped to be sold a month ago.
  • HSH rejigs EUR 400m loan
    German lender HSH Nordbank has refinanced loans worth EUR 400m ($551m) as part of the takeover of CF Ahrenkiel by MPC and Thien & Heyenga (T&H).
  • NorSea buys Danbor
    Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding-controlled NorSea Group (NSG) has snapped up oil and gas services company Danbor from AP Moller-Maersk.
  • POSH closes on IPO
    Robert Kuok's PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) is a step closer to its planned IPO on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
  • SBIC IPO by 2015
    Vietnam's restructured state yard group Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC) is set for a 2015 IPO, according to chairman Nguyen Ngoc Su.
  • Port pact for Maersk, CSG
    AP Moller-Maersk and China Shipping Group (CSG) have agreed to expand talks on new terminal projects in Europe.
  • Varun wins new licence
    India's maritime regulator has granted an interim licence to loss-making Varun Shipping to operate domestically flagged ships.
  • Crewman denies murder
    A Chinese seafarer has denied stabbing a colleague and throwing him from a Sinotrans bulker off Australia.
  • Hammonia loss widens
    Hamburg-listed boxship owner has been hit by impairment charges for its pooled vessels, worsening its loss for 2013.
  • Hoegh LNG files MLP IPO
    Hoegh LNG Partners has filed a draft registration statement for an IPO in the US of shares in the master limited partnership (MLP).
  • YZJ adds 18 newbuilds
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has secured orders for a further 18 newbuildings during March worth $815m, it said Wednesday.
  • MPA in bunker clampdown
    Coteam Petroleum Trading has had bunker supplier and bunker craft operator licences cancelled by Singapore authorities.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2014
  • With 'Strategy 2020,' DHL turns gaze to new markets
    Officials at DHL are pushing for 8-percent annual earnings growth between now and 2020, spurred on partly by a 3-percent yearly growth goal in its mail business, according to the company's "Strategy 2020" projections.
  • Singapore commission targets price-fixing conspiracy
    Eleven freight-forwarding companies and their Singapore subsidiaries have conspired to fix surcharges for shipments between Japan and Singapore, the Competition Commission of Singapore has found.
  • Outlook positive for multipurpose shipping
    The multipurpose, or breakbulk, shipping sector should see better times following a tough 2013, according to the London-based consultant Drewry.
  • Hamburg Süd: No sustained recovery in 2014
    Hamburg Süd said it did well in 2013 "under difficult business conditions," and "subdued market growth and operational problems in the vastly overstretched ports in Brazil," but it does not foresee a sustained recovery in 2014.
  • Drewry: Container shipping in 'extended down cycle'
  • APM Terminals signs pact with China Shipping
    A.P. Moller - Maersk Group and China Shipping (Group) have signed an agreement that they said paves the way for new discussions on more collaboration and joint ventures.
  • Jamaica signs agreement on new transshipment port
  • Port of Seattle continues low-sulfur fuel incentive
  • More U.S. agencies agree to intel-sharing on import compliance
  • LNG engines shipped for cold-ironing cruise ships
  • Air cargo demand up in February

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 2, 2014
  • Mid-week prices mainly soft in Fujairah
    No avails in Cape Town.
  • Mixed price outlook across Europe
    But IFO prices up in Rotterdam.
  • Study: LNG offers quick ROI, huge annual savings
    Project rates fuel as highly attractive for Canada's marine sector.
  • Fuel quality concerns attract attention at IMO
    MEPC 66 debates proposals to control quality of marine fuels prior to delivery to ship.
  • Chile: Tsunami threat hits ports
    Northern ports close temporarily.
  • HFO quality issues may stabilise from 2015
    Problems blamed on blending HFOs to meet sulphur limits may ease as market moves to distillates for ECA compliance, but distillate quality could deteriorate.
  • BP closes Australian refinery
    Plant cannot beat Asian competition.
  • Bunker prices ease across Asia
    Shipowners in Busan seen holding back on purchases.
  • Seattle ups reward for using low sulphur bunkers
    Move to encourage early take up of new ECA limits.
  • Bio diesel fine for engines, tests show
    Trial finds no difference between bio and low sulphur material.
  • New staff at Glander International
    Bunker and lubricant broker & trader appointed at Florida office.
  • Engines selected for LNG-hybrid barge
    Barge due to enter operations this year.
  • Saudi firm receives final 'eco-friendly' bulker in series
    Vessel has been built by a Japanese shipyard, says Bahri.
  • Lower fuel prices 'only positive support' for boxship owner
    Freight rates remain under pressure.
  • Vroon buys Italian bunker player
    Ownership transfer completed.

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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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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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