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May 7, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Prologis, DP World to develop distribution hub at London Gateway
  • Boxes challenge ro-ro as high-cube containers become six-packs for cars
  • China's quarterly express volume up 51.9pc to 2.6 billion units
  • Florida green locomotives to dramatically cut costs, emissions
  • Comprehensive GCC railway through Arabia hailed as game-changer
  • PD Ports, Gazeley to develop logistics warehouse in Teesport
  • Canadian Pacific names Gary Colter as chairman of the board
  • Westports profit up 21pc to US$133 million, revenues rise 15pc
  • Insurers endorse BIMCO's West African shipboard guard contract
  • UK freight forwarders don't know what to do with their money: survey
  • Russian mega miner Mechel has TransContainer move 5,000 TEU a year
  • Flydubai flies thrice weekly between UAE, Aden and Kandahar in August
  • IAG chief: Abundance of bellyhold big disconnect in air cargo sector
  • Longer product life reduces need for air freight, says UPS executive

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • Bureau Veritas speeds CSR-H implementation
  • Greater industry consolidation through mega alliances seen improving freight rates
  • Transcon Group celebrates three decades of excellence
  • Coffee exports register 11 pc growth in April
  • Formalise Indo-Bangla rice seed trade: Study
  • Impose 30-35 pc anti-dumping duty on imports of solar cells, demand manufacturers
  • Japan may have unofficially banned mangoes from India
  • Urea imports decline by 30 pc in value in 2013-14
  • Antwerp port developing new registration & payment system for onshore power bollards
  • International Labour Day celebrated at KPT
  • JNPT signs concession agreement with PSA for development of 4th container terminal
  • 14 states to form PMG-like team to expedite projects
  • INR rules firm against dollar
  • SC permits IRB Infra to collect toll in Maharashtra
  • Suzlon bags order worth INR 720 cr. from US' PowerWorks
  • Balvinder Singh Nakai elected Chairman of IFFCO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • InterRail and KTZ Express strengthen alliance
  • From CMA CGM to LSCR
  • China to increase rail haulage capacity
  • Role change in Poland
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands activities in Cambodia
  • Creditreform boosts Rickmers rating to "B"
  • Congestion costs billions of dollars every year
  • Emirates now ACC3 validated
  • Transfennica starts Bilbao-Portsmouth service
  • Ewals Cargo Care invests in new huckepack trailers
  • Logistics solutions for chemical industry
  • FedEx acquires Supaswift businesses in Southern Africa
  • Qatar opens freighter route to Delhi
  • Port of Rotterdam active in Brazil

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding launches NSC 5
  • Boskalis plans heavy lift ship even bigger than Vanguard
  • Hyde selects partners for BWT engineering and installation
  • Secunda Canada orders AHTS at Remontowa
  • Navy divers replace Taylor CPP hub without drydocking
  • May 06, 2014 Yangzijian delivers first 10,000 TEU box ship from new yard
  • Havyard sells its 25% stake in subsea vessel

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • Port of Portland sells land to BNSF to expand automotive rail capabilities
  • Tank truck group taps Kaplan as new board chairman
  • Port association remembers former congressman Oberstar
  • TSA member carriers call for protein shipment rate increase
  • Port of Los Angeles joining Corps in call for public input on YTI project

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • Shipping is 'decades behind' on cyber security, KPMG warns
    How industrialised hacking is exposing our industry to a very real threat of attack
  • Sovcomflot aframax to ship Libyan crude from reopened Hariga terminal
    UPDATED: Russian tanker booked to load after rebels let eastern ports resume oil exports
  • Scorpio Tankers seeks a $35m bond
    If the deal goes ahead, it will become the second shipping baby bond of the year
  • Aronnax: Is there a case for crew-free ships?
    Free to read: behind the tabloid headlines about drone ships, the concept remains live
  • Overcapacity is a challenge to 2014 profitability, China Cosco warns
    State carrier hopes its newbuilding programme will 'adjust fleet composition'
  • Dr Peters VLCC sale highlights rise in asset values
    Offers of more than $45m on very large crude carrier; values were $34m a year ago
  • Asia-West Africa trade lane stability under threat
    Lines' changes to their services include phasing in larger vessels
  • Demolition rates remain firm ahead of monsoon season
    China-controlled vessels divert to Indian subcontinent despite Beijing subsidies
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust places first tranche of Singapore note
    Transaction expected on May 15 should raise $80m
  • Danaos sees profit trimmed by Zim restructuring fallout
    Boxship owner continues sale of older vessels
  • Rates for reefer containers carrying westbound meat cargoes set to rise
    TSA recommends $700 per feu hike, citing higher demand and a supply shortage

Sea-webweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • BMT Group to launch AUVs
    BMT Group Ltd (BMT) is preparing to demonstrate how its autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) can help reduce underwater threats in ports as its four-year research project, part-funded by the European Commission's FP7 Security Research Programme, draws to a close. Utilising intelligent algorithms
  • Indonesian Australian maritime dispute inflamed
    Indonesian foreign minister Marty Natalegawa told ABC on 6 May that allegations the Australian Navy added people to a lifeboat of migrants before towing it back to Indonesia was "a very serious development". On Friday Australian prime minister Tony Abbott cancelled a trip to Bali to meet with
  • Wilson wins PSV pair
    Brazilian shipbuilder Wilson Sons has won an order for the construction of two platform supply vessels (PSVs) with options for an additional six. Delivery of the 4,500dwt vessels is scheduled for 2017, and they will be operated by Brazilian shipping company Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore, a joint
  • First east-west for London Gateway
    London Gateway has secured its first deepsea east-west service after the G6 Alliance decided to include the facility in the European rotation of its trans-Atlantic PA2 service. The first call will be on 14 May by Margrit Rickmers, chartered by Singapore-based alliance partner APL. The US East Coast
  • Voyage calculator to cut costs
    Applied Weather Technology, Inc has launched its Voyage Calculator program to help shipowners plan the most efficient and cost-effective journeys. It takes into acount weather, ocean currents, hire rate, and fuel consumption. "Ship brokers and charterers need voyage time and distance estimates to
  • Italy's Fincantieri to list
    Italy's state-run shipyard Fincantieri is expected to apply for listing on the Milan bourse this week after shareholders approved a €600M ($835M) capital increase at a meeting on Monday. "The intention is to list the company before the summer," CEO Giuseppe Bono told journalists. As well as
  • Ensco selects Lamprell for Jackup pair
    New York listed Ensco has ordered two high-specification jackups, ENSCO 140 and ENSCO 141 from Sharjah-based rig builder Lamprell Energy. The two jackups are significantly enhanced versions of the LeTourneau Super 116E design with a scheduled delivery in mid-2016 and two options attached to the
  • Ulstein secures Casco accommodation vessel
    Ulstein Sea of Solutions (USOS) has been awarded the design contract by CASCO Offshore for the CASCO Enabler, a high specification DP3 800 POB monohull accommodation vessel for 800 people. The Ulstein Deepwater Enabler design will be used as a base and Ulstein will be working closely with CASCO in
  • High frequency radar to improve navigation
    A new website will provide mariners with coastal ocean surface current observations and tidal current predictions in coastal waters using high frequency (HF) radar. The service is provided by the NOAA National Ocean Service and intends to make marine navigation safer. Currents in the ocean are
  • Tanker price rise takes breather as China continues to cool
    The valuations of tankers in the secondhand market appear to be taking a breather after a strong rise in the recent past. Meanwhile, new evidence is emerging that the Chinese economy, which is vital for demand in both crude tanker and dry bulk shipping, continues to cool, shipping analysts say.
  • PSA to Develop and Operate Fourth Container Terminal in Mumbai
    Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCT) today signed the concession agreement with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) to develop the fourth container terminal in Mumbai. BMCT, a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA Bharat Investments Pte Ltd, is to develop the terminal on a design, build,
  • BV helps yards meet IACS change
    French class society Bureau Veritas has finished a series of assessments with major shipyards in Japan, South Korea, and China to ready them for changes in IACS' structural rules entering force next year. BV assessed current ship designs using two IT software suites, MARS2000 and VeriSTAR Hull, it
  • Floatel in financial moves to secure expansion
    Floatel International, the Bermuda-domiciled accommodation rig owner that is listed in Oslo, has unveiled a number of financial moves that are planned to secure the expansion of the eight-year-old company. The company, headquartered in Mölndal, Sweden, has received commitments for a $100M revolving
  • DNB: VLGCs face speed dilemma
    Very large gas carriers, the main workhorses of seaborne LPG, could earn more if they sail at faster speeds. However, doing so could also raise vessel supply and drive down spot rates. DNB analyst Nicolay Dyvik said: "With current bunker prices, the vessels should sail significantly faster. On our
  • French shipowners pay tribute to Tristan Vieljeux
    French shipping stalwart Tristan Vieljeux, who headed the Delmas Vieljeux shipping group for 27 years and then became a leading figure in the CMA CGM group, has died at the age of 89. Vieljeux is understood to have died last Wednesday, but his death only became widely known after French transport

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • US Intermodal Rates Extend Slump
    Intermodal rates in the U.S. dropped for a third straight week as transportation through Chicago recovers from wintertime snarls. IDS Top 36 Lane Index: U.S. Intermodal Rates Full-size chart An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes dropped 1.7 percent or $38 from the week before to $2,138 in the week of May...
  • Tony Bikhazi Named Chairman of SPARX Logistics
    HONG KONG - SPARX logistics, a rapidly expanding international transportation and logistics company based in Hong Kong, proudly announces that Tony G. Bikhazi has agreed to become its Chairman. Mr. Bikhazi brings over 45 years of experience in the global transportation industry, including 20 years with Globe Express Services (GES), from which he retired...
  • Chemical Demand Pushes Up Pay for Tank-Truck Drivers
    Rising U.S. chemical output and strong shipping demand mean higher pay for tank-truck operators at Schneider National, the second-largest U.S. truckload carrier. The company yesterday said it would raise pay for company-employed tank truckers by 8 to 10 cents per mile. That translates to an average increase of $4,000 a year...
  • Danaos Optimistic on Impact of Carrier Mergers, Alliances
    Danaos Corp. is optimistic on prospects for the ship charter market as ocean carriers look to mergers and acquisitions and alliances to manage their costs and gain economies of scale. Danaos CEO John Coustas said the containership charter market remains "challenging" - the company's net and operating revenue both shrank in...
  • Lufthansa Cargo to Expand Express Products in Flat Air Cargo Market
    Lufthansa Cargo said it will expand its "lucrative" express products business in 2014 as first quarter profit declined 25 percent year-on-year in a stalling global air freight market. The slide in operating profit to €21 million ($29.2 million) from €28 million ($38.9 million) in the same period in 2013 was primarily...
  • TSA Carriers Plan Westbound Rate Hike for Meat, Poultry
    In anticipation of stronger exports to Asia and limited refrigerated capacity, carriers in the westbound Pacific intend to increase their rates on beef, pork and poultry shipments $700 per 40-foot container effective July 1. The 15 member lines of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound section, in a release yesterday, said several...
  • Creditreform sets Rickmers rating to "B"
    Hamburg, 6 May 2014 - Rating agency Creditreform has, after the routine review, updated the rating of Rickmers Holding GmbH & Cie. KG, parent company of the Rickmers Group of shipping companies. The former company rating was "BB (watch)". After the publication of the annual report for the financial year...
  • Carriers Ready Surcharges in Case of US West Coast Disruptions
    Hapag-Lloyd at the weekend informed its customers that it will be prepared to levy what could be large congestion surcharges on shipments to and from the United States in the event that work stoppages occur during West Coast longshore contract negotiations this summer. Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • NVGS on the up
    The rapid expansion of Navigator Holdings and its fleet of handysize LPG carriers appears to have paid off.
  • Matson falls in the first
    Matson turned in a first-quarter profit Tuesday but the result was lower than what it carded 12 months prior.
  • Skaugen sees red
    IM Skaugen took a beating in the first quarter but continues to believe it is well positioned to cash in on a rebound in the LPG segment.
  • EOC in the money
    An affiliate of Ezra Holdings has secured employment for one of its offshore accommodation barges.
  • Badger cleaned up
    A veteran coal-powered US ferry has gone greener with new combustion controls.
  • Forland takes over
    Norway's Forland Shipping is buying the remaining 25% in Forland Subsea from Havyard Ship Invest.
  • Scorpio selling baby bonds
    Scorpio Tankers has revealed plans for a baby bond issue to boost its cash reserves.
  • Seanergy in the clear
    Greek bulker owner Seanergy Maritime Holdings will retain its Nasdaq listing after meeting the exchange's rules on shareholders' equity.
  • Iran navy saves tanker
    The Iranian navy has foiled a pirate attack on a tanker in the Red Sea.
  • OSG stock surges on new plan
    Overseas Shipholding Group saw its equities race ahead yesterday after it changed horses on a restructuring effort.
  • Eide's Brazilian bounty
    Norway's Eide Marine has clinched a charter to Petrobras for an offshore vessel capable of accommodating 750 workers.
  • Danaos ships out three
    Danaos Corp of Greece has confirmed the sale of three of its older boxships in deals running to almost $35m.
  • Sewol sister sale fails
    South Korea's Chonghaejin Marine has so far failed in an attempt to sell a sister of the tragic ferry Sewol.
  • Finnlines squeaks into profit
    Ro-pax owner Finnlines has benefited from efficiency measures as it posted a profit in the traditionally weaker first quarter.
  • Siem JV orders in Poland
    A Siem Offshore joint venture has ordered an anchor handler newbuilding in Poland to meet a newly-signed period contract with a consortium including ExxonMobil.
  • CPC exports rise
    Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has seen crude exports rise in the first four months of 2014.
  • Probe into tanker 'escape'
    Malta has opened an investigation into claims a Ukrainian aframax left port after an arrest warrant was issued.
  • Brodsky builds Genco stake
    A shareholder who fought against Genco Shipping & Trading's restructuring plan has lifted its position in the company.
  • Maisie mission complete
    The safe salvage of the stricken chemical tanker Maritime Maisie has been completed in the port of Ulsan, Korea.
  • Goldenport shifts focus
    Goldenport Holdings has trimmed its first quarter red ink and has stated an aim to boost its dry cargo exposure while reducing its boxship fleet.
  • PACD makes strong start
    Pacific Drilling, the Idan Ofer-controlled company, has made a strong start to 2014 with a 47% jump in earnings.
  • 'Two shot' on tanker
    Thai police are hunting a tanker captain suspected of shooting dead two crew before escaping with cash.
  • Tugs bring Fedje in
    A Norwegian bulker which suffered mechanical problems off Scotland has been brought into port by a tug.
  • Wilson seals PSV deal
    Brazil's Wilson Sons has won a deal to build two platform supply ships (PSVs) for charter to Petrobras.
  • Fredriksen takes Titan haircut
    Three John Fredriksen-related companies have agreed to accept haircuts on debts held by Titan Petrochemicals.
  • Rickmers raises SGD 100m
    Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) has raised SGD 100m ($79m) from a three year bond issue, the company has confirmed.
  • Danaos sees weaker start
    Danaos Corp has made a weaker start to the new financial year with declines in both profit and revenues.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • IATA to enpanel group to examine Malaysia flight
    Calling the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 an "unprecedented tragedy," Tony Tyler announced that IATA would be putting together a task force to look into the flight's disappearance.
  • Washington Notebook: Oberstar's legacy shines
  • FAA launches second drone-testing site
    Three weeks after starting tests at the first of six research sites for unmanned aircraft systems, the Federal Aviation Administration has begun operations at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
  • Calif. truck supplier works with Niger government
  • Shipco adds LCL service from L.A. to Costa Rica
  • K+N adds CFS in Cambodia
  • Norbert Dentressangle expands in France by acquisition
  • PSA lands Mumbai port concession
  • AWT adds voyage calculator for customers
  • China lifts ban on Va. poultry imports
    Chinese authorities have rescinded a 6.5-year import suspension of poultry from Virginia, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Gov. Terry McAuliffe's office.
  • TSA carriers plan higher rates for Asia-bound meat, poultry
  • Justice reaches agreement with Penske over terminated airman
  • Truckload capacity tightens despite winter backlog clearing
  • Bay & Bay buys J&C Trucking
  • ROAR Logistics buys Legend Transportation Group
  • NY/NJ job fair targets veterans
    The New York Shipping Association, the ILA and American Legion will hold a job fair focused on hiring honorably discharged veterans for port jobs in the Port of New York and New Jersey.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2014
  • Prices on downward path in Fujairah
    Suez market soft.
  • Prices mainly soft across Europe
    Avails of LS material improving in Rotterdam.
  • Fuel oil arbitrage volumes down year-on-year
    Traders say ongoing refinery maintenance is putting pressure on Asian fuel oil markets.
  • Voyage 'cost calculator' takes ECA impact into account
    AWT has developed an on-line 'Voyage Calcultor' to improve predictions of the likely cost of any given voyage.
  • Major retailer backs 'short-sea shipping'
    Tesco says a switch from land-based transport to short-sea shipping has saved it $418,000 on one route alone.
  • Singapore bunker market softens
    Hong Kong, Busan, and Tokyo Bay were closed for a holiday.
  • 'Eco' emulsion fuel undergoing sea trials
    Long term aim is achieving lower fuel costs while significantly reducing pollutants, company tells Bunkerworld.
  • Cosco streamlines fuel consumption in fleet
    Disposed total of seven vessels in April to improve 'oil saving level'.
  • Lukoil-Bunker starts supplying to west Russian river ports
    Move marks the start of the 2014 shipping season.
  • Titan settles debt with creditors
    Settlement payment sees creditors get 10% of agreed claims.
  • Buckeye quarterly profits climb
    Stronger fuel oil demand in the Caribbean helped drive growth.
  • LR: No 'one size fits all' future marine fuel
    Multiple fuel policies could exist within an operator's fleet.

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