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BRIEFS
May 6, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific carriers chase peak season surcharge of US$400/FEU
  • SCFI shows Asia-Europe rates highest since February - US$1,305/TEU
  • Chongqing quarterly container volume increases 6.2pc to 137,000 TEU
  • China's Sierre Leone sea cucumber trade receives mixed reviews
  • Doomed Korean ferry relied on cargo as budget air carriers took off
  • Lazaro Cardenas port city mayor arrested over possible crime links
  • Marshall Islands hits 100 million gross ton mark on eve of summit
  • Munitions explosion shuts Transsiberian rail north of Mongolia
  • Indonesia prospects brighten as poll predicts 5.6pc GDP growth
  • Russia's begins its WTO offensive against EU over pipeline
  • Envirotainer loads boxes with OnAsset real-time temp trackers
  • Turkish Cargo named Best European Cargo Airline by Air Cargo News
  • Ex-KLM notable Jacques Ancher inducted into TIACA Hall of Fame

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • CaroTrans further develops US-Europe service network with direct New York-Marseilles connection
  • Chinese cargo ship sinks after colliding with another vessel near HK
  • CMA CGM launches KHULU Line from US Gulf to South Africa
  • Felixstowe extending its berths to facilitate calling of large boxships
  • Goodrich Maritime holds successful first annual sales conference
  • Hapag-Lloyd to increase rates from Japan to Arabian Gulf
  • Moody's revises global shipping industry outlook to stable
  • MSC announces 'Indus Express'direct service between India & US
  • Senate of Hamburg approves merger between CSAV & Hapag-Lloyd
  • Yang Ming line upgrades Intra-Asia services
  • Iron ore stockpiles at Chinese ports shoot up by 1.3 pc to a record 105.19 mt in April
  • At WTO, India insists on continuing sugar export sops
  • Containerised scrap import rates up by 3.7 pc
  • Fiscal deficit likely to be around 4.5 pc in FY14
  • ATC organises ex-im seminar at Indore
  • INR pares early gains against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Ruscon launches Moscow - Russian Far East rail service
  • BNSF to invest in USA's northern corridor states
  • Universal Transport scoops up Messingschlager
  • Marseilles Fos: more boxes in Q1
  • Delta Air Lines welcomes new SVP
  • More lorries rolling on the ro-mo over the Brenner
  • More Atlas Air B787s flying for DHL
  • Freja opens new office
  • Wassermann releases cockpit for SC planning
  • ICTSI signs deal for new container terminal in Melbourne
  • Australia: Gillenbah rest area ready
  • Atrans upgrades TCAS system
  • Found: high ranking patron for Germany's logistics hall of...
  • Moody's revises global shipping industry outlook to stable

Marine Logweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • Avista puts $150 million into SEACOR's Jones Act tanker biz
  • John Deere introduces marine Tier 3 auxiliary engines
  • Ulstein enters accommodation vessel market

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • Port of Seattle welcomes start of cruise season for 2014
  • Port of Coos Bay calling for letters of interest for SCCF board
  • Dredging exhibit on display at Oregon History Museum
  • Port of Everett seeking bids for shipyard cleanup project
  • Agencies work together to fund Port Metro Vancouver GPS program

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • Svitzer boss urges lines to regard tugs as a saving, not a cost
    Robert Uggla says the right towage services can cut port turnround times
  • Fredriksen vehicles, K Line willing to take 90% debt haircuts for Titan Petrochemicals
    Settlements pending on success of oil logistics firm's restructuring
  • Rickmers Maritime reports modest decline in profits
    After loan paydowns, unit trust's gearing ratio falls to 47%
  • Buy or lease?
    Lessors set to expand but profits may be harder to earn
  • 11 crew missing after their cargoship collided with MOL boxship
    Cargoship Zhong Xing 2 "suspected to have sunk," according to Hong Kong Marine Department
  • OSG changes course and favours equity holders
    Company terminates original plan with lenders

Sea-webweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • OSG switches restructuring plans
    After almost a year and a half in bankruptcy, Overseas Shipholding Group has abruptly dropped its previous reorganisation plan and adopted an entirely new one. Under the previous Chapter 11 plan, filed on 7 March, consenting lenders would receive equity in OSG and those lenders would backstop a
  • Sewol rescuers complete search of cabins
    Rescuers yesterday completed the search of 64 of Sewol's 66 cabins yesterday. Over the weekend, divers found 20 bodies, bringing the death toll to 248 people and reducing the missing people count to 54. A statement from South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, written in Korean, said the
  • Investigators identify Sewol search area
    A government-wide loss prevention task force plans to search a 284km² area of the seabed around the capsized Sewol ferry as efforts to locate the missing victims are intensified. As of yesterday, 54 people remain missing. The confirmed death toll has reached 248 people, while 174 people have been
  • Indonesian fisherman found guilty of people smuggling
    An Indonesian fisherman enlisted to crew a boat ferrying asylum seekers to Australia was found guilty of people smuggling in a Sydney criminal court on Friday. The court heard Safrudin Ansa was paid AUD166 ($154) to crew the fishing vessel, which was apprehended by Australian authorities on 21
  • Sewol salvage expected to 'run smoothly'
    There should be no problems arising from the salvage operations of the capsized Sewol, as South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries refuted rumours that its representatives had to visit China to seek assistance. In a statement written in Korean, the ministry said: "We're concentrating on the
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust faces uncertainty
    With several of its existing charter agreements expiring during 4Q14 and 2015, the uncertainty surrounding the charter market for container ships presents challenges to the earnings of Rickmers Maritime Trust. The Singapore-listed trust, which is sponsored by Germany's Rickmers Group, had posted net

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • Amazon Aims to Take Control of Last-Mile Shipping
    Amazon has entered the French market with new investment in a parcel delivery company, another sign the e-commerce giant wants to take greater control of last-mile shipping to customers. The Seattle-based company has acquired a 25 percent stake in Colis Privé, a parcel delivery company that competes with France's state-owned La...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Introduces Two New Feeder Services in Americas
    Hapag-Lloyd is offering two new feeder services to Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, effective this month. The fortnightly Calypso service was scheduled to start with the 1,102-TEU Stadt Emden, voyage 1411, with an expected departure from Manzanillo, Panama, on May 4. The port rotation will be as follows: Manzanillo; Guanta, Venezeula;...
  • MSC Launches Direct India-USEC Service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will launch a direct service connecting India, the Middle East, the Red Sea and the United States, opening direct calls at ports like JNPT and Mundra that it previously served only via transshipment. The Indus Express service will employ nine 2,500-TEU vessels and will offer a...
  • Lawyers: Antitrust Law Doesn't Fit Puerto Rico Case
    Attorneys for Thomas Farmer claim the former Crowley Liner Services vice president's antitrust conspiracy indictment is invalid because Puerto Rico is neither a state nor a nation. Farmer's attorneys raised the novel argument in a motion to dismiss the former executive's indictment. They said the case is beyond reach of the...
  • Flat Growth Increases Pressure on Air Freight Industry to Reinvent Itself
    The global air cargo market has stalled but could start to grow again in the coming months due to rising export orders in the U.S. and Europe, according to the International Air Transport Association. But the stalled market is increasing the pressure on air cargo to deliver a stronger value...
  • NIT League Doesn't Expect ILWU Strike But Warns of Slowdowns
    WASHINGTON - The largest U.S. shipper group doesn't expect a strike or lockout at the nation's West Coast ports but is telling members to expect picketing and even labor slowdowns. Bruce Carlton, president and CEO of the National Industrial Transportation League, said he was encouraged that the International Longshore and Warehouse...
  • Outlook Brightens for Ro-Ro Carriers
    After suffering through the longest recession in the crisis-ridden eurozone since World War II, roll-on, roll-off carriers could use an injection of good news. With a long-stalled economic recovery gaining traction in Europe and the outlook improving for car and truck shipments, ro-ro carriers are finally getting it. That's not to...
  • G6 Gives London Gateway Its First East-West Service
    London Gateway at sundown.London Gateway has landed its first east-west liner service after the G6 Alliance announced it would call at the United Kingdom's newest container port. The container and distribution hub owned by Dubai's DP World, which opened in November, has been chosen as the U.K. port for calls on...
  • Yusen Logistics' Net Profit Soars
    Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. said that its group net profit surged 17.5 percent in fiscal 2013, which ended on March 31, from a year earlier to ¥1.32 billion ($12.9 million). The Tokyo-based company saw its group operating revenue jump 19.8 percent year-on-year in fiscal 2013 to ¥406...
  • Rising Fuel Costs Weigh on Japanese Airlines Despite Cargo Growth
    Japan's leading air carriers saw their profits drop in fiscal year 2013, which ended on March 31, despite rising cargo revenue, as fuel costs surged thanks to a weakening of the yen. Japan's ANA Holdings Inc., the parent firm of All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), said its group net profit dropped...
  • Profit, Revenue Rise at India's Gateway Distriparks
    Gateway Distriparks Ltd., India's leading port-based logistics provider, reported its consolidated net income in fiscal year 2013-14, from April 2013 to March 2014, was $22.5 million, climbing 7 percent year-over-year from $21 million. Consolidated yearly revenue was up 6 percent, totaling $168 million, compared with $158.4 million in fiscal year 2012-13. Operating...
  • Yang Ming Revamps Intra-Asia Services
    Yang Ming Marine Transport has revamped its intra-Asia service network by forming new vessel-sharing and slot exchange arrangements with other ocean carriers on the routes. Effective April 30, Yang Ming began operating its Pan-Asia Service II (PA2) in conjunction with Cosco Container Lines and Wan Hai Lines, deploying four ships with...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • There's no Joe
    Right company, wrong principal...
  • Asset price plateau
    Asset prices in many subsectors of the dry-bulk segment have skyrocketed in recent months but some believe the tides are starting to turn.
  • Best in class
    American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has firmed up a contract to class a floating LNG (FLNG) production facility controlled by Petronas.
  • ICON torches tanker
    ICON Capital of the US appears to have parted ways with the last of its aframax tankers.
  • OSG changes horses
    Overseas Shipholding Group has fundamentally changed its plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy organisation, ditching a previously favoured pact with its lenders in favour of a competing proposal from equity holders.
  • Fincantieri eyes $833m
    A long anticipated initial public offering (IPO) for Fincantieri inched closer today as shareholders voted to go ahead with the plan.
  • Tsakos extends
    Tsakos Energy Navigation of Greece has lined up a charter extension for one of its medium-range (MR) products tankers.
  • Seacor scoops PE cash
    Seacor Holdings has pocketed $150m from a private equity injection into its Jones Act tanker fleet.
  • Ship agent jailed
    A McKay Shipping employee has been jailed in New Zealand for an invoices fraud.
  • BSS profit slips
    Ukraine's Black Sea Shipyard (Chernomorsky) has posted a fall in 2013 earnings despite a rise in revenue.
  • Titan red again
    Titan Petrochemical has continued to bleed red ink as it battles to find a solution to its financial difficulties.
  • Tuofu weighs in bulker
    A bulker on which two crewmen died last month from suspected gas inhalation is heading for the breakers yard.
  • Cosco scraps another seven
    China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has sold another seven vessels for demolition.
  • Ulstein into new territory
    Ulstein has broken new ground in securing a monohull accommodation vessel design contract.
  • Cargoship's near miss
    A German cargoship came within 15 minutes of grounding off Sweden after its captain fell asleep.
  • Greeks top table
    Greece has dethroned Japan as the world's largest shipowning nation in a way which contradicts the traditional view of the two countries, Clarksons says.
  • IHB eyes design work
    Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB) has set up a vessel design bureau to boost its business.
  • Pareto predicts TIL spending
    Teekay spin-off Tankers Investment Ltd could spend up to $200m on fleet expansion over the next few months as it looks to deploy its huge financial resources, Pareto predicts.
  • Arachnophobia
    A US car carrier was turned away from Guam after black widow spiders were found on board.
  • Greek ferry grounded
    A Greek ferry grounded off Santorini on Saturday, but was able to free itself and complete its journey.
  • Siem starts buyback
    Siem Offshore has set aside $10m for a fresh share-buyback programme.
  • ESL profit warming up
    Finland's ESL Shipping has posted a bigger profit thanks to a milder winter in the Baltic.
  • Construction score for Siem
    A contract for its fourth and final subsea newbuilding was the highlight as Siem Offshore reported its first quarter accounts today.
  • Shipyard worker killed
    A yard worker has died from severe burns at Hanjin's Philippines facility.
  • Ugland wins Statoil deal
    Norway's JJ Ugland has fixed a platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuilding to Statoil.
  • Hong Kong clash leaves 11 missing
    A search has been launched for 11 missing seafarers after a collision between an MOL containership and a cement carrier off Hong Kong.
  • Westports in strong start
    Westports Holdings has made a strong start to the new financial year with a 38% jump in first quarter profit.
  • RMT eyes bond issue
    Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) has reportedly has launched a high-yield offering of senior unrated bonds.
  • CHO sees strong result
    CH Offshore has reported its first positive growth in profit this financial year after two disappointing quarters.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • Congressmen urge STB to help non-crude shippers
    Noting that crude oil shipment by rail has ballooned, three Congressmen have urged the STB to "work in concert with the railways to plan for the future needs of rail shippers in light of the projected growth in crude rail shipment."
  • NRF: More U.S. input in imports than revealed
    A large retail industry association said in a report that many imports sold in the United States may contain more U.S. parts and other content, in addition to supporting American jobs, than many consumers and policymakers realize.
  • 11 missing after cargo, container ship collision
  • USDA aims agriculture exports at northeast China
  • Former transportation 'icon' Oberstar dead at 79
  • New MSC direct service connects U.S., India, Middle East
    MSC said it will start a new direct service connecting India, the Middle East, the Red Sea and the United States.
  • FreightWatch: Thefts down, but values higher
    The logistics security services firm FreightWatch International said in the first quarter of 2014, it recorded 206 full-truckload cargo theft incidents in the United States, with 82 thefts in January, 46 in February and 78 in March.
  • IATA: Air freight, capacity up in March
  • Class I carriers show improvement in Q2
  • Ala. port authority acquires land in Mobile

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 5, 2014
  • Fujairah hub sees prices rise
    Little price movement in Suez.
  • Tight avails in north European hubs
    Markets firming in southern Europe.
  • Concern over bunker-spill response equipment
    Malta's government considering what action to take.
  • High hopes for port-based scrubber technology
    Developer sees scope for barges that can clean emissions from any size of smokestack beyond USWC ports.
  • Record low fuel use on DFDS ship
    Constant focus on ways to reduce fuel use pays off.
  • Fuel-efficiency lures investors
    Price of newbuild VLCCs has climbed 20% in six months.
  • Asian IFO prices start week stable
    Busan and Tokyo Bay remained closed for a holiday.
  • Q1 profits fall for Singapore-listed shipowner
    Higher bunker consumption curbs top line growth.
  • EPA backs engine retrofitting programmes
    Agency seeking to fund up to 20 projects.
  • Chemoil Energy suspends trading
    Company due to delist this Monday.
  • New Singapore-based managing director at Dan-Bunkering
    Morten Mortensen 'was the ideal candidate'.
  • Middle East operator to try out mass flow meter
    Will be used on a mothership loading its own tankers before deciding on fleet-wide installation.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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