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July 4, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • China's warehousing put under microscope after scam discovered
  • Swiss industry boosted by China trade pact, better than for EU, US
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine takes in 3rd of five 13,100-TEUers for A/E
  • US retailers nervous as dockworkers talks at USWC ports drag on
  • Deutsche Bank to sell Maher Terminals in North America
  • DELO invests heavily in Russian shipping with NUTEP expansion
  • Beijing bails out Air China Cargo to tune of US$320 million
  • With such low rates, air freight is unsustainable and up in thin air
  • LAN mechanics in Peru, Argentinean cabin crew warn of strikes

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • Allcargo Logistics conducts tree plantation drive under 'Save our Planet' initiative in tribal hamlets of Mumbai
  • BUDGET 2014-15 EXPECTATIONS
  • Caravel Logistics celebrates its 20th anniversary in style
  • CMA CGM changes rotation of its ASEA line to improve service reliability
  • Hamburg Süd recognised as 'Best Green Service Provider - Shipping Line' for third consecutive year
  • GMB seminar to highlight investment opportunities in Gujarat port sector on July 25
  • Odisha govt inks MoU for national waterway connecting Kalinganagar with Paradip & Dhamra ports
  • Truck rentals up 2-3 pc in June
  • Chinese industrial parks to get same sops as SEZs, NIMZs
  • Fieo President lists Budget challenges before Finance Minister
  • Fitch pegs India's growth at 5.5 pc in FY15
  • Govt imposes MEP of $500/t on onion to check rising domestic prices
  • INR pares early gains, remains sharply weak against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Progress on BAM and trans-Sib rail project
  • SBB investing in catenary maintenance vehicles
  • AAE parts company with CEO
  • Air Namibia introduces new quality assurance team
  • Algeciras overtakes Valencia
  • Iata: outlook for air cargo traffic stabilizes
  • Kizad welcomes packaging materials provider
  • UK brings in special scheme to help gather energy audits
  • TIR system to continue in Russia until 30 November 2014
  • New LNG distribution terminal for Rotterdam
  • On board courier specialist partners with Swiss
  • Anchorage airport welcomes Naniq Global Logistics
  • Weitermachen und abwarten
  • President elected for port of Bordeaux' development council
  • Israeli court eases conditions for Zim restructuring

Marine Logweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • ABS, Daewoo to jointly develop LNG-fueled drillship
  • MacGregor to supply deck equipment for AHTS vessels
  • Vigor shipyard to build fireboat for San Francisco
  • Keppel Shipyard inks $735 million deal for FLNGV conversion
  • Maersk to implement DNV GL ShipManager software

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • Drewry Container Forecaster predicts freight rates to drop
  • NYK teams with Stolt Tankers to order two new parcel tankers
  • Change of command set for Port Angeles Coast Guard base
  • Corps holding public meetings to discuss Cherry Point dock addition
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines vessel reduces fuel use with waste heat

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • Seanergy is on the up as it awaits the acquisition of four capesizes
    Restis sisters take a majority holding ahead of reboot for Nasdaq-listed owner
  • Right on time - liner reliability improves for the third month in a row
    But May's top carrier rankings show no improvements from K Line or MSC
  • IACS seeks more ship design data to understand casualties
    Work to begin on collecting potentially sensitive information to create database with the IMO
  • Epic Gas agrees two long-term charters with Siva Group
    Singapore operator continues its expansion drive
  • Shell agrees to supply LNG bunkers from Rotterdam Gate
    Fuel-supply infrastructure expands as a third commercial venture is announced this week
  • Overordering leaves VLGC market hanging in the balance, says Solvang
    Orderbook at 50% of live fleet is 'enough', says Norwegian owner
  • Carriers give away $200 per teu in Asia-Europe contract rates
    Drewry Container Forecaster predicts a widening profit gap between top 20 players
  • Court relaxes the terms of Zim's golden share
    Israel Corp is examining the implications of the change in provisions
  • Golar LNG signs $735m FLNG conversion deal with Keppel
    Fredriksen gas vehicle makes good its pledge to expand into floating liquefaction
  • Stolt Tankers dips and rises
    Profits down quarter on quarter but up year on year
  • Fredriksen sells shares from capes deal
    Frontline 2012 and Hemen Holding will sell 18.6m Knightsbridge Tankers shares
  • First gas-powered drillship being designed
    DSME and ABS collaboration highlights growing interest in using gas fuel in larger tonnage
  • The changing power of Emsa
    European Maritime Safety Agency will help states enforce SOx and and CO2 rules, but is no policeman
  • Angola LNG to subcharter its seven ships
    Vessels to be offered in short-term market until export plant overhaul ends in 2015

Sea-webweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • DFDS interested in U.N. RoRo
    DFDS, the Copenhagen-based ferry and logistics company, says it is involved in the ongoing process by KKR, the US based private equity fund, to sell U.N. RoRo. The Turkish company that operates 12 freight ferries in the Eastern Mediterranean. "With reference to media reports concerning an ongoing
  • IACS promises better approach to ferry safety
    The International Association of Classification Societies intends to focus on the causes of passenger ferry accidents this year. Speaking at a press conference in London today, IACS' new chairman Philippe Donche-Gay said that more needed to be done to track passenger ship modifications and related
  • JMU selected for Reuben kamsarmax order
    Japan Marine United (JMU) has been selected for an order of kamsarmax bulkers from UK based Reuben Brothers. The exact number of 82,000dwt vessels has not been disclosed but sources indicate it will be up to four with delivery in 1H 2016. This latest order is part of the owner's fleet expansion
  • Höegh LNG Partners files for $150M IPO
    Oslo-listed Höegh LNG Holdings is firming up plans to tap the US public equity markets, filing this morning (3 July) for a proposed New York initial public offering (IPO) of its spin-off limited partnership Höegh LNG Partners. Initial plans call for gross proceeds of up to $150M. Today's prospectus
  • VSMC wins €110M cable contract
    Dredging and offshore contractor Boskalis and its cable-laying JV partner Volker Wessels have announced that each have a €55M ($75M) share of the contract awarded by Statoil and Statkraft for cabling works for the Dudgeon Offshore wind farm project. The development is located 32km off the UK's
  • Bulker operator guilty in 'magic pipe' case
    Marine Managers have pleaded guilty in the US to a two-count charge in a so-called 'magic pipe' oil pollution case involving one of its bulkers. The Piraeus, Greece-based vessel operator faces a maximum $500,000 fine for each of the counts that were announced on 27 June. In addition, Matthaios
  • Seanergy reveals Capesize delay
    Plans to revitalise operations at Greek drybulk operator Seanergy Maritime Holdings appear to have been delayed, following an announcement that the planned purchase of four Capesize ships did not close on 30 June as originally expected. NASDAQ-listed Seanergy's 1Q14 results announced today (July 3)
  • Fredriksen companies seek to cash in Knightsbridge stock
    John Fredriksen companies Frontline 2012 and Hemen Holding are aiming to monetise their shareholding in fellow Fredriksen-affiliated company Knightsbridge Tankers, through a public sale that could provide gross proceeds of up to $267M. The proposed sale that is documented in a US securities
  • Eagle Bulk lenders score another point
    Holders of Eagle Bulk Shipping's debt can now own up to 20% of the troubled company's shares immediately, after a three-step mechanism set up two years ago was scrapped. Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk yesterday (2 July) signed an amendment with a representative chunk of the current owners of
  • Van Oord receives crew transfer vessel
    Van Oord has received a new FCS 2008 crew transfer vessel from Offshore Wind Services (OWS) to be used on its Luchterduinen offshore wind farm project. "A Dutch company has ordered a vessel that's being built at a Dutch yard, to work on a Dutch offshore wind farm for another Dutch company," Damen
  • CSSC-SSE loses $6.2M lawsuit
    Shanghai-listed CSSC Steel Structure Engineering (CSSC-SSE) has lost a $6.2M lawsuit involving disputes over steel supplies. The suit was filed in 2011. The company is actively preparing to appeal the ruling currently, a stock filing of the company said today. In December 2013, the company was sued
  • Epic Gas charters two ships from Siva Group
    Singapore-based Epic Gas has agreed to charter-in two 7,200m³ gas carriers from Siva Group. Epic, led by CEO Lars Vang Christensen, said the contracts come with purchase options and fixed monthly charter rates. The LPG gas carriers, both 2010-built, would be renamed Epic Bali and Epic Borneo upon
  • Average container rate predicted to fall in 2014
    Shipping consultancy Drewry says that the container shipping sector continues to face major challenges, with the average freight rate obtained due to fall this year, compared with those for 2013, a view shared by a senior shipping analyst in Denmark. "Drewry forecasts that once again, average
  • Minister slams Spain's vessel incursions
    Gibraltar's deputy chief minister has slammed Spain's incursions into the territory's waters, describing Spain's actions as "the bullying of a small country". Dr Joseph Garcia referred to "hundreds of incursions by the Spanish paramilitary Guardia Civil, the Spanish Navy and other official organs of
  • No significant export growth for Thailand
    Thailand will not see sharply increased export growth, a business group has told IHS Maritime. "We forecast that this year, the export growth will be under 3%," an official with the Thai National Shippers' Council told IHS Maritime yesterday. The official said low export growth reflected declines in
  • HMM gets $494M from LNG shipping business sale
    Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it will get KRW500Bn ($494M) from completing the sale of its LNG shipping business. It was announced early this year that IMM Consortium, a private equity fund, will buy HMM's LNG business as part of the latter's plan to improve liquidity. Of the KRW500Bn, KRW100Bn
  • Korea Coast Guard underestimated Sewol incident
    Even as more than 300 people were drowning when the Sewol ferry capsized, the Korea Coast Guard informed the country's president that 370 passengers and crew had been rescued. This came to light when phone conversation transcripts between the coast guard and President Park Geun-hye were revealed
  • New bunker start-up begins operating
    Bunker supplier Unicore Fuel, a subsidiary of Denmark's Bunker Holding Group, has commenced its operations in Singapore, the world's largest bunkering port. Unicore Fuel, incorporated in Singapore in March 2014, officially commenced business on 1 July said Bunker Holding in a statement. Its parent
  • Thailand to benefit from infrastructure
    Rail and port initiatives being planned by Thailand's military rulers will benefit the country even though exports are at risk from a slowdown in China and monetary squeezing, economic experts told IHS Maritime. Plans to double track the railways "have really serious spin-offs" in terms of boosting

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • Teamsters reportedly planning July 7 pickets at LA-LB
    Organizers backed by the Teamsters Union reportedly plan on July 7 to picket terminals in Los Angeles-Long Beach and target the trucks of three drayage companies they have been trying to unionize. This action could have repercussions for cargo-handling at the nation's largest port complex because the International Longshore and Warehouse...
  • Roadrunner rounds out executive team
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems has appointed a president for each of its three business segments, completing the reshuffling of its executive team. Grant Crawford joins Roadrunner as president of the company's less-than-truckload segment, Patrick McKay has been promoted to president of the truckload logistics division, and Kevin Charlebois has been promoted to president...
  • Big shift expected in US cotton export ports
    Cotton harvesting in Texas. Source: USDA, ARS. Photo by David Nance.The widening of the Panama Canal could eventually lead to a 90 percent increase in cotton exports for U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, and a 66 percent reduction in cotton exports through West Coast ports, according to an...
  • Container lines' schedule reliability 'returning to a normal level'
    Global liner schedule reliability was down year-over-year in May but up month-to-month.The gap between global liner schedule reliability this year and last year has narrowed, although monthly performance in May was still down year-over-year, according to a new report from SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Morten Berg Thomsen, a shipping analyst at SeaIntel,...
  • FTZs grow increasingly popular in the US
    Foreign trade zones in the U.S. are enjoying a boom, partly because shippers are increasingly using the zones for exports, and even for distribution of retail products without any domestic components. While manufacturing firms, especially automakers, have been the main users of FTZs, retailers are using the tool in greater numbers...
  • Railroads, trucking companies brace for hurricane
    U.S. surface transportation providers, ranging from railroads to trucking companies, are preparing for the approaching Hurricane Arthur, set to hit the East Coast this holiday weekend, with some carriers warning shippers of potential delays. CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway don't expect Arthur to have much of an impact on their...
  • Highest June total for North American Class 8 truck orders since 2005
    June Class 8 truck orders in North America were 41 percent higher than in June 2013. Full-size chart June Class 8 truck orders in North America were 41 percent higher than in June 2013, alleviating what analysts believed would be a slowdown for the summer months. FTR reported Class 8 truck orders totaled...
  • Israeli court modifies state's veto power over Zim
    An Israeli court has modified key terms of the state's veto-wielding "golden share" in Zim Integrated Shipping Services that threatened to block the carrier's $3.4 billion restructuring. The court said the government's veto power would only apply to the sale or transfer of shares amounting to over 35 percent of Zim's...
  • Surge in imports adding to US West Coast port congestion
    Container volumes moving through West Coast ports in May were 4 percent higher than during the same month last year, lending support to the theory that higher-than usual cargo volumes are contributing to port congestion. In fact, according to statistics published on the website of the Pacific Maritime Association, total imports...
  • APMT's investment puts Algeciras at top of Med port ranks
    APM Terminals says its $78 million investment enabling its Algeciras terminal to handle regular calls by 18,000-TEU ships helped the Spanish port overtake domestic rival Valencia as the biggest container port in the Mediterranean. Southern Spain's Port of Algeciras saw traffic increase 6.6 percent in 2013 year-over-year to 4.33 million 20-foot-equivalent...
  • DFDS confirms interest in sale of Turkish carrier UN Ro-Ro
    DFDS, northern Europe's largest integrated shipping and logistics company, confirmed it is one of the companies participating in the sale of UN Ro-Ro, the Turkish roll-on, roll-off carrier. But the Danish group said it has not yet put in a firm bid for the Istanbul-based carrier, which is being sold by...
  • Bulk unit spinoff allows Hanjin to pare down debt
    Hanjin Shipping will rake in almost $300 million from the spin-off of its dry bulk business, allowing the loss-making Korean carrier to remove a significant portion of debt as it continues to restructure the company. The dry bulk business will move 36 vessels, including seven liquefied natural gas vessels, into a...
  • Indian Customs institutes new truck rules at Chennai Port
    Indian Customs has put in place at Chennai Port new regulations that authorities believe will help tackle truck congestion in the harbor and on roadways connecting the cargo terminals. The move came after the Chennai High Court intervened in response to a petition filed by local shippers' groups over port delays...
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Asia shopping plan gets analysts talking
    A Hapag-Lloyd container in Singapore.The ink was hardly dry on Hapag-Lloyd's merger deal with Chilean carrier CSAV when departing chief executive Michael Behrendt raised the prospect of acquiring an Asian container line. Behrendt said the carrier would continue to search for scale once the CSAV deal was completed, making the comment...
  • Japanese container trade outlook worsens
    A major Tokyo-based research firm has painted a grim picture of Japanese container trade in the current fiscal year that started on April 1, citing weaker exports and imports than previously thought. Nittsu Research Institute and Consulting Inc. (NRIC) predicted in a new report that Japan's containerized cargo trade will edge...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • Warrant holders can strike
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has struck a deal with lenders that will open the door for them to exercise warrants for a further equity stake in the New York owner.
  • No Knightsbridge sale
    John Fredriksen-controlled interests are not selling shares in Knightsbridge Tankers despite a regulatory filing earlier this week that may have confused some investors.
  • Canada probes death
    Canada's government has sent investigators to Montreal after a crew member died onboard a China Shipping bulker.
  • Vallianz in COOEC tie-up
    Vallianz Holdings has struck a deal to supply offshore support vessels to Offshore Oil Engineering (COOEC), China's largest offshore engineering contractor.
  • Deep Sea set fair
    John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply is set for a spike in both dividend and profit after purchasing a fleet of 10 vessels from its largest shareholder.
  • Genco set to exit Chapter 11
    Genco Shipping & Trading is set to complete a whistle-stop trip though Chapter 11 and emerge from bankruptcy protection next week.
  • Seanergy waits for ships
    The transfer of four Restis-owned capesizes to US-listed spin-off Seanergy has been delayed.
  • Hoegh MLP float launched
    Hoegh LNG Partners has filed IPO papers that will see the company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • GE exits LPG
    India's Great Eastern Shipping has quit the LPG sector after selling its last gas carrier.
  • VSMC pens $150m deal
    A Royal Boskalis Westminster and VolkerWessels joint venture has landed a EUR 110m ($150m) cable-laying contract for a windfarm off the UK.
  • Gulf Nav opens up
    Dubai tanker owner Gulf Navigation has allowed overseas investors to control up to 49% of the company.
  • Double joy for Polarcus
    Polarcus has secured its second short term 3D marine seismic contract in a week.
  • Fincantieri stable
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's shares were unchanged on its first morning of trading following its Milan IPO.
  • Zim wins court battle
    Israeli container line Zim has won an important victory in court to decide its own future by forging shipping alliances and carrying out an IPO.
  • Stolt fears recovery flop
    A recovery in the parcel tanker market could have derailed Stolt-Nielsen warned as it reported a weaker than expected second quarter profit.
  • DFDS: no bid yet
    Danish shipowner DFDS has confirmed it is participating in the sale of Turkey's UN Ro-Ro, but it has not yet made a firm bid.
  • Deutsche down on boxes
    Germany's Deutsche Bank is expecting "deep losses" for Asian container lines as rates struggle.
  • Epic secures LPG pair
    Epic Gas has concluded long-term charter agreements for two modern 7,200-cbm LPG vessels from the Siva Group.
  • Billion-dollar boost
    Antwerp Port Authority (APA) has revealed ExxonMobil is to build a new $1bn refinery.
  • NYK and Stolt order duo
    NYK Stolt Shipholdings (NSSH), a joint venture between NYK and Stolt Tankers, has order two small parcel tankers in Japan.
  • OWS orders at Damen
    Dutch owner Offshore Wind Services (OWS) has ordered its second newbuilding this year at domestic yard group Damen.
  • Hilli conversion confirmed
    Golar LNG and Keppel have formally agreed to carry out the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNG).
  • Protestors target Concordia
    Greenpeace is sending a ship to the site of the Costa Concordia wreck in a protest at plans to move it to Genoa for scrapping.
  • LNG to fuel drillships
    DSME and class society ABS have teamed up to jointly develop a first LNG fueled drillship concept.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • PNCT adds new cranes
    The cranes, which are currently under assembly at the Newark, N.J., terminal, are only the most visible sign of a $500 million project to improve PNCT, with work extending throughout the facility.
  • Gerald Desmond Bridge may take 12-18 months longer to complete
    At a meeting of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on June 23, Al Moro, acting executive director, said the longer construction period may also raise the cost of the project, which the port had previously estimated at $1.2 billion.
  • ExxonMobil to invest $1B in Antwerp port
  • NYK Stolt Shipholdings orders 2 parcel tankers
  • COAC conducts trade efficiency survey
    Information gathered will be used to address potential trade bottlenecks, assess the economic impact of specific trade initiatives, and assist in creating metrics that explain the key benefits of partnerships with CBP and other agencies.
  • Study: Importers cite ports disruption as top concern
  • New Canadian maritime security rules in effect
    "These changes will ensure robust marine regulations and continued improvements to the security of the transportation system for Canadians," Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt said in a statement.
  • TransWorks, Raven form alliance
  • Aloha Air Cargo begins fleet upgrade
  • FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 3, 2014
  • Softer trend in prices across Europe
    Falls remained within the single digit range.
  • IFO prices continue falling in Fujairah
    Prices have been falling for over a week.
  • LNG bunkering incident 'confirms urgent need' for guidelines
    Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel has held its second technical committee meeting.
  • Dubai: Ships to 'strictly comply' with emission regulations
    Some requirements going beyond MARPOL Annex VI, though UAE is not a signatory and has supplied some non-compliant fuels.
  • Fuel oil stocks climbing in Singapore
    Fuel oil exports to South Korea and China climb week-on-week.
  • Sea-trials of emulsion fuel 'satisfy' Maersk
    Successful seaborne service tests open the way for 'commercial phase'.
  • Bunker prices easing across Asia
    Weak demand seen in Busan, Tokyo.
  • Shell to buy capacity from new LNG terminal
    Move brings LNG bunkering at Rotterdam closer to reality.
  • Bunker sales 'weak' in Chinese ports
    Demand for fuel oil imports has been thin.
  • Move to boost LNG bunker distribution in Europe
    Existing Rotterdam-based LNG terminal to be expanded.
  • Qatari shipyard seals European LNG retrofit deal
    Contract comes under a large scale LNG bunkering project.
  • LNG carrier owner adds tri-fuel electric duo to fleet
    Propulsion system claims higher environmental benefits compared to 'alternative solutions'.

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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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- country
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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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