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April 8, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Guangzhou volume up 6.5pc in 2013 to 13 million TEU, Nansha rises 13pc
  • Eleven top freight forwarders accused of price-fixing by Singapore
  • FMC okays G6 expansion amendment, sees no violation of US Shipping Act
  • European Parliament votes 458 - 120 against applying aviation carbon tax
  • London Gateway says work on quay wall is for development, not repairs
  • MOL, NYK slip away from box shipping quagmire, find solace in LNG logistics
  • Ending ban on US crude exports would boost shipping, says congressman
  • Transcontainer's 8pc profit increase, driven by Kazakhstan revenue spikes
  • St Lawrence Seaway opens to navigation, but harsh ice conditions linger
  • Vanguard Visibility+ provides photo finish as cargo arrives in Asia
  • Xin Hwa Auto Engineering relocates trailer manufacturing plant in Malaysia
  • EU-controlled tonnage rises 70pc, but growth slows with bigger ships
  • Kuehne + Nagel expands LCL activities with new South Korean hub
  • Guangzhou airport partners with Suijia logistics firm to provide big DC
  • IATA: Global air cargo demand continues to rise in February by 3pc
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) expands Malmo and Leipzig from Moscow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Rail Cargo Group rebranding in Italy
  • Union Pacific strengthens rail Infrastructure
  • Ontario to invest in transport infrastructure
  • 98 horses go sky high
  • Stena Line starts new direct Ireland-France link
  • World's best beer moved by DB Schenker
  • DSV Germany: Kountouriotis replaces Obermeier
  • Independent forwarders endorse e-AWB agreement
  • Cologne/Bonn airport launching tender
  • Weniger Verluste auf See
  • Belgium: more spot checks on trucks
  • WWL adds monthly service to San Antonio
  • Klaipeda Port invests in new crane
  • OIA Global adds capabilities in Brazil

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Cat ships first 3500 series marine gas engines
  • Saltchuk to acquire Tropical Shipping
  • Former OCV plays key role in hunt for missing Malaysian jet
  • Hybrid ferry achieves 38% fuel savings
  • Guilty plea in MSC bribery case
  • Hydrex bow thruster repair avoids drydocking
  • American Empress named in Portland ceremony

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Port of Portland Commission schedules budget public hearing
  • Port of Port Angeles auctioning off 300 lineal feet of used marine floats
  • Inchcape Shipping Services taps Leonard as HSSE manager
  • Port Tracker report predicts container port import increase
  • Saltchuk Resources buying Tropical Shipping companies

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Choice widens for US shippers as box lines reshape service networks
    Cargo from Asia can be routed via Panama or Suez canals, or overland from west coast ports, to the heartlands
  • LA takes action to defend its Number One status
    Interim director Gary Lee Moore says $1bn investment programme proves commitment to the port
  • Long Beach prepares for cargo fight with $4.5bn upgrade programme
    Port goes toe-to-toe with rival Los Angeles as it attempts to put recent upheaval behind it
  • Maersk sells green virtues as it cuts operating costs
    Sustainability brings its own reward to cost-conscious carrier
  • Strong rupee boosts India's scrap rates
    Third containership breaks through the $500 per ldt barrier
  • Doubts cast over shipbuilder JES International's future
    Accounting group draws attention to liabilities that exceed assets by $68m
  • U-Ming reports 7% dip in 2013 profits
    Higher finance costs hit Taiwan dry bulk operator
  • G6 is a 'true alliance' says Lidinsky
    Interview clarifies why FMC commissioner voted for the G6 but against the P3 expansion
  • K Line expands in LNG carriers and offshore supply vessels
    Company bets on healthy energy shipping supply and demand
  • K Line expects flat growth in automotive shipments
    Changing car production patterns drive Japanese carrier to target ro-ro cargoes
  • Zim works to avoid halting its Asia-north Europe service
    Israeli container firm needs a new partner after shake-up ends its service ties to CSCL
  • One year on, Singapore LNG sets its sights on bigger things
    City state ponders expanding its import terminal capacity and building a second plant
  • Ship grounds off Hong Kong
    Hansa Constitution hits shore on west side of island after possible power loss

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Alfa Laval to pay $2.2Bn for Frank Mohn
    Swedish engineering group Alfa Laval has agreed to acquire Norwegian submerged cargo marine pump specialist Frank Mohn for NOK 13Bn ($2.17Bn)
  • Maersk Line's green business expansion
    Maersk Line said today (7 April) that its CO2 emissions has been cut by 3.8M tonnes or 12% year-on-year, according to its Sustainability Progress Update report for 2013
  • Pacific Radiance in JV with Westsea Marine
    Singapore-based offshore oilfield services provider Pacific Radiance said today, 7 April, that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Crest Offshore Marine, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Australia's Westsea Marine
  • Box ship runs aground off Hong Kong
    A container ship ran aground off Hong Kong yesterday (6 April) amid rough waves caused by monsoon winds
  • Gothenburg's 21 year masterplan
    Swedish Port of Gothenburg's masterplan, covering the period up to 2035, was adopted by its board on 2 April
  • Dry bulk carriers and FFAs gain strength
    Valuations of second hand dry bulk carriers have extended their recent gains and older vessels are starting to find buyers too, analysts and broker sources say
  • Moffat takes BPA top job
    Port of Tyne's CEO, Andrew Moffat, has been appointed as chairman of the British Ports' Association (BPA)
  • Zhejiang Ouhua secure box ship order
    China's Zhejiang Ouhua shipyard has won an order to build four new 2500teu container ships
  • Fugro wins in the north
    Classed as of national importance by the Scottish government, the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour by the construction of a new facility in Nigg Bay will further support international trade
  • Saltchuk Resources buys Tropical Shipping
    Saltchuk Resources is consolidating the Caribbean container market with the purchase of Tropical Shipping from AGL Resources
  • Triple class society approval success for Wärtsilä
    The Finland-based marine power plant specialist Wärtsilä has won approval from three major Classification Societies for its Propulsion Condition Monitoring Service (PCMS) - the first company in the world to attain such overall recognition, the firm says

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Report: US Imports to Rise in April
    Signaling an end to the winter doldrums and the beginning of a busy spring in the U.S. container trades, Global Port Tracker is forecasting that imports in April will increase 6.1 percent over April 2013. "With winter over, retailers are stocking up in anticipation of a busy spring and summer," said...
  • US Containerized Exports See Steepest Decline Since 2009
    U.S. containerized exports through February 2014. Full-size image U.S. containerized exports tumbled 9.0 percent year-over-year in February to 923,493 TEUs, the lowest monthly volume in 32 months, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group. This 9.0 percent drop was also the steepest year-over-year decline since August 2009. February...
  • Scandlines' Earnings Slip on Flat Revenue
    Scandlines, the Danish-German ferry operator, posted a 5.5 percent decline in operating profit last year as increased freight volume was offset by lower passenger and auto traffic. The company, which is owned by U.K. private equity investor 3i, earned €172 million (about US$236.4 million) before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, down...
  • Ports Gearing Up to Be LNG-Ready
    With container shipping barely out of the starting gate with liquid natural gas as a ship fuel, major ports around the world are anticipating a rapid ramp-up of LNG use in shipping and are angling to be prepared. "Major ports around the world are either planning for, or are anticipating, the...
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: C.H. Robinson
    Stephane Rambaud, senior vice president at C.H. Robinson, discusses the integration of Phoenix International, which the logistics firm acquired in 2012, the company's consolidation services, and the challenges of volatility in the trans-Pacific trade....
  • Werner Enterprises CFO Receives Investor Relations Award
    OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 4, 2014-- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer John Steele was awarded thebest investor relations by a CFO in the small-cap company category at the annual IR MagazineU.S. Awards March 27 in New York City. Steele has earned this prestigious distinction two times before, in 2011 and 2012. "It is...
  • Quality Carriers Expands Into Indianapolis
    TAMPA, Fla., April 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quality Carriers, Inc. ("Quality Carriers"), the leading North American bulk chemical carrier, has expanded into the Indianapolis market. "Consistent with our previously announced strategy to expand our footprint, we are excited to announce our expansion into the Indianapolis market," stated Randy Strutz, President,...
  • American Worldwide Agencies Opens Houston Office, Hires Seasoned Branch Manager
    LONG BEACH, California - March 26, 2014 -- American Worldwide Agencies (AWA) is adding to its global network offreight forwarders and agents with a new office in Houston, the company announced today. The Houston office is part of AWA's global expansion plans and will handle the company's growing business in the region for project...
  • TIA's Great Ideas Conference Bolsters Networking Opportunities at 2014 Meeting
    Alexandria, VA - April 4, 2014 - Transportation Intermediaries Association will host their revamped Great Ideas Conference and Exposition, April 9-12, 2014 in Tucson, Arizona at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa with an emphasis on networking and sharing successful ideas with peers. TIA has reworked this...
  • More National Awards for Fresh Logistics
    A Midlands Temperature Controlled Logistics company has received another national award in recognition of its outstanding performance within Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) category. Fresh Logistics are specialised refrigerated couriers and a temperature controlled transport service, providing dual compartment multi temperature vehicles throughout the UK and Europe. Fresh Logistics has won...
  • Ex-Im Bank Signs Partnership with World Trade Center Charleston, Enhances Access to Financing
    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) today announced its working partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and World Trade Center Charleston (WTCC) in South Carolina. The City/State Partnership program gives exporters enhanced access to information about financing that supports export sales and jobs. "Ex-Im Bank has much to...
  • SDV creates a subsidiary in Hungary and continues its development in Central Europe.
    SDV Hungary is created in partnership with Airmax its exclusive agent since 2007. The signature of this joint venture occurred in March 28, 2014 at the headquarters of SDV in Puteaux (France) with Mr. Herbert de Saint Simon, CEO SDV and Mr. Gabor Turu, CEO Airmax. «Beyond the development strategy of SDV...
  • Smartwares(R) Outsources Business-to-Business (B2B) Messaging to Descartes
    AMERSFOORT, Netherlands, April 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DescartesSystems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in unitinglogistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Smartwares,a leading consumer goods company offering design-oriented homeessentials, outsourced its business-to-business (B2B) communications toDescartes to help it reduce costs and support its acquisition-basedgrowth strategy. "Running optimally becomes more challenging...
  • C.H. Robinson's New Blog Focuses on Carrier Community
    EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (April 7, 2014) - Addressing the various challenges and complex conversations that are part of the trucking industry's changing landscape, C.H. Robinson has launched The Road, a blog that features topics, trends, and issues that impact daily life in the transportation industry. As the largest provider of truckload services in the world,...
  • CEVA obtains certificate of Business Excellence in Logistics and Transport in Spain
    Madrid, Spain, 7 April, 2014 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has been recognized with the Sello-e of Business Excellence in Logistics and Transport, the new certification of Excellence in Logistics and Transport. Sello-e, promoted by its Regulatory Council composed of UNO (Business Logistic and Transport Organization), CEL...
  • Carriers Strive to Raise Rates in Face of 'Glum' Outlook
    Hapag-Lloyd was first carrier to announce the westbound May rate increases even as April 1 GRIs struggle to lift a market weighed down by overcapacity and weak demand. Effective May 8, the German carrier aims to raise rates on the Asia-North Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades by $525 per 20-foot container and...
  • West Coast Trade Grows Along With Shipper Anxiety
    Los Angeles and Long Beach had the greatest market share among West Coast ports in 2013. Full-size chart The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handled 40.9 percent of all U.S. containerized imports in 2013, and 25.5 percent of U.S. exports. The sheer scale of container volume is putting shippers on...
  • Foreign Investment in ASEAN Founders Outpaces China Investment
    Foreign investment in the five founding members of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, last year topped $128.4 billion, five times the 2001 level, Merrill Lynch economist Chua Hak Bin said in a report carried today by the South China Morning Post. By comparison, China attracted $117.6 billion, after investment...
  • Japanese Consortium Invests in Spanish Container Terminal Operator
    Valencia's Port Container TerminalA consortium of Japan's Mitsubishi Corp. and Kamigumi Co. has acquired a 25 percent stake in Spanish container terminal operator TCV Stevedoring Company S.A. (TCV), Mitsubishi said today. Mitsubishi and Kamigumi bought the TCV stake from Grup Maritim TCB, S.L. (GMTCB), a Spain-based global container terminal operator, through...
  • ILWU Contract to Chart Course for West Coast Ports
    As U.S. West Coast waterfront employers prepare to enter contract negotiations in May with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, their message to the ILWU is clear: The new contract must keep West Coast ports competitive in the battle among North American ports for discretionary cargo. West Coast ports over the...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Bau abandons LB
    The world's largest shipbroker appears to have poached a pair of brokers from a small, Connecticut-based competitor under a broader bid to expand its presence in the dry-bulk market.
  • Captain sacked after clash
    A Washington State Ferries (WSF) captain involved in a collision with a sailing boat last year has been sacked.
  • ESL seals bulker finance
    ESL Shipping of Finland has tied up a bank loan to help fund a vessel acquisition announced in the New Year.
  • Goldstein steps up
    Royal Caribbean veteran Adam Goldstein has been promoted to president and chief operating officer at Royal Caribbean Cruises.
  • JES calms fears
    Chinese shipbuilder JES International has moved to calm fears over its ability to remain a going concern.
  • Saltchuk buys Tropical fleet
    Seattle group Saltchuk Resources has snapped up the 12-ship fleet of domestic owner Tropical Shipping.
  • New VLs at nine numbers
    Clarksons has placed a nine figure price tag on a VLCC newbuilding for the first time in two and a half years.
  • MSC denies "slave" conditions
    MSC Cruises has denied it employs crew in "slave-like conditions" following accusations in Brazil.
  • Havyard holds again
    Havyard Group has again delayed the closing of its IPO.
  • Pac Rad makes Oz move
    Pacific Radiance is expanding into the Australian offshore support vessel market through a joint venture with local outfit Westsea Marine.
  • Drunk master fined
    A Russian cargoship captain has been fined in Sweden after a near-miss.
  • Oka lands another
    Russia's Okskaya Shipyard (Oka) has won a deal to build a new multipurpose vessel for Tuapse Commercial Seaport (TCS) in Russia.
  • Avance to bank more
    Avance Gas is set to have a larger than expected IPO war chest to power its pursuit of Dorian LPG and other takeover targets.
  • Crimean ferries busier
    Ferry crossings from Russia to Crimea have nearly trebled after the annexation of the former Ukrainian region.
  • EMGS draws new job
    Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has secured a new contract for data acquisition in the North Sea.
  • $30m not well spent
    Euronav has taken another swipe at eco ships suggesting the benefits of a new suezmax can be replicated by retrofitting and efficient operations.
  • Nasdaq clears NOS
    The Nasdaq OMX group has completed its move into dry cargo and tanker freight derivatives.
  • MOL's Mexican mission
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has started a new car carrier service to capitalise on growing vehicle exports from Mexico.
  • GSI trading halted
    Share trading in Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has been halted pending an announcement by its major shareholder.
  • U-Ming profit slides
    Taiwanese bulker owner U-Ming has seen earnings eroded by falling revenue in 2013.
  • Crewman lost off Latvia
    A seafarer is presumed dead after falling from a Russian cargoship off Latvia.
  • New Bentley deal for TK
    Teekay Shipping has netted a fresh deal with Xcite Energy to provide an FSO for a North Sea field.
  • Seamec secures work
    Indian owner Seamec has fixed one of its offshore support vessels (OSVs) to its parent Technip.
  • Libya opens up
    Two Libyan oil terminals have been reopened after the government struck a deal with separatist rebels.
  • Van Oord wins Indo job
    Van Oord has won a contract for dredging and maintenance work for the western access channel to the Indonesian port of Surabaya.
  • Mokster back in Spain
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Mokster has returned to Spain to order a second newbuilding platform supply vessel.
  • AdvanFort guards freed
    Thirty-three of the 35 AdvanFort crew and guards arrested in India in a dispute over weapons have finally been freed.
  • Aground off Hong Kong
    A German containership ran aground off Hong Kong on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • VPA finds tenant for Portsmouth terminal
    The Port of Virginia has found business for its idle Portsmouth Marine Terminal for the first time since it was closed in 2011. A portion of the terminal will serve for six months as a staging area for automobiles.
  • Port of Hueneme tests reefer ship plug-in power
    California's Port of Hueneme has conducted its first operational and safety vessel test of its recently installed grid-based shore-power system. The first vessel to test the new plug-in system was Hamburg Süd's Cap Pasley.
  • MOL to haul Mexican auto exports to U.S. ports
  • MOL to stop supplying chassis for store-door moves
    MOL (America) said it will stop supplying chassis for store-door moves (where a container is delivered to a consignee or shipper's place of business rather than a marine terminal) effective May 1.
  • Union Pacific to invest $9M in Iowa rail line
  • Great Lakes coal trade bogged by ice
  • Delta to upgrade wide-body fleet
  • WWL adds call at San Antonio, Chile
  • OIA Global expands in Brazil
  • U.S. steel exports weaken in February
  • Ex-Im Bank links with Charleston businesses
    The U.S. Export-Import Bank has established a partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and World Trade Center Charleston in South Carolina.
  • Ship runs aground in Hong Kong harbor
  • Saltchuk to buy Tropical Shipping
    Saltchuk Resources said it will acquire Tropical Shipping, a company that operates ships between the U.S. and Canada and the islands in the Caribbean and Bahamas, from AGL Resources, an Atlanta-based natural gas utility holding company.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 7, 2014
  • Established lubes distributor enters marine market
    US company makes inroads on Great Lakes and Gulf.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Limited avails reported in Cape Town.
  • Prices start week soft in Europe
    Avails expected to stay in Rotterdam this week.
  • Listed shipowner follows anti-'eco' line
    Such tonnage offers little in an over-supplied market, says investor note.
  • Asian bunker market weakening
    Prices have fallen across most key hubs.
  • Politicians to be targeted as fears grow over ECA enforcement
    ECA regulations look 'ferocious but lack teeth'.
  • LNG bunkers: Quarter of global bunker market by 2025
    LR survey points to sizeable global market for alternative fuel.
  • Chemical giant buys into scrubber manufacturer
    Firm builds on presence in abatement technology.
  • Island Oil expands Romania bunkering operations
    Company also hires new Bunker Trader.
  • Vessel shore power system at Hueneme starts up
    Port completes first operational and safety vessel test.
  • DNV GL: New skills and technologies required for LNG bunkering
    Expert notes heavier LNG use will bring 'further business opportunities'.

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