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May 8, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Eleven crew feared dead in collision with MOL ship off Hong Kong
  • CSCL, Cosco hit by operating losses in Q1, but CSCL comes out ahead
  • State-owned RBS cuts shipping as it is pressed to lend to UK firms
  • Qingdao plans to build millions of square metres of logistics parks
  • GoAGT: Poorly trained, locals no match for West African pirates
  • US-India trade talks hit IP snag, put off until after Indian election
  • US regulatory costs tops Canada's and India's gross domestic product
  • Many cheer cheaper LNG locomotive use, but conversion costs staggering
  • Russia's ABC sees 9pc increase in tonnage flown during quarter
  • Emirates begins cargo operations out of new terminal at Dubai airport
  • Astrophysics supplies X-ray screening systems at 11 airports in Brazil

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • Gati's consolidated turnover up
  • Keel Logistics opens office in Mundra
  • SCFI rate to northern Europe touches new high
  • SRI welcomes IMO endorsement of ongoing work on fair treatment of seafarers
  • Ulrich Ulrichs promoted to CEO & Global Head of Rickmers-Linie
  • EU ban on mango imports 'unfortunate development', says Ficci
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port's profit up 73 pc in Q1 2014
  • 13 new godowns to come up in Odisha
  • BHEL commissions 160-MW power plant in Rajasthan
  • Economy may recover to 5.7 pc in 2014-15, says OECD
  • Final decision on sovereign fund to be taken in July
  • Growth in manufacturing sector holds steady in April
  • INR rises further on weak dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Port of Dunkirk issues invitation to submit expression of...
  • Pamplona Capital Management buys Beacon Rail
  • AA Cargo expands cold chain capabilities in Europe
  • Mafex puts out feelers to Middle East
  • Containerships, GNS and Arkon venture into LNG-powered...
  • Ulrichs promoted to CEO and global head of Rickmers-Linie
  • Pallet-Track and Hellmann cooperate
  • Vos Logistics reports modest volume growth in 2013
  • Etihad and PAL set up landmark partnership
  • MOL, Evergreen and Coscon launching Asia-West Africa sling
  • F.S. Mackenzie opens branch in Georgia
  • Norbert Dentressangle buying nine warehouses in France
  • Saudia Cargo's striding ahead in e-freight implementation
  • PSA set to go ahead with fourth terminal at JNPT

Marine Logweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • Aidaluna drydocking includes scrubber retrofit
  • Costa Concordia refloat prep hits a snag
  • NES to supply hybrid battery DE system for Arctic PSV
  • CTruk bonds with Crestomer
  • Used fake mariner license, gets seven years prison
  • Mare Island Dry Docks wins $5.1 million Polar Star contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • Port of Longview adding second mobile harbor crane
  • Charles Steffensmeier selected as new Port of Coos Bay chief engineer
  • Trucking group names Spear vice president, legislative affairs boss
  • Port of Vancouver sees progress in freight access project work
  • Department of Commerce releases international trade data for March

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • Court overturns ER Schiffahrt injunction on MPC Capital
    Shipmanager seeking $50m compensation from KG house over panamax fleet termination
  • Scorpio beefs up its 'baby bond' issue
    Market-testing $35m issue is followed by a $50m offering
  • GasLog Partners hits top mark in IPO
    Master limited partnership could raise as much as $200m after pricing units at $21
  • UASC keeps its options open regarding global alliances
    Hinge sees advantages to operating outside the P3, G6 and CKYHE
  • DHT buys secondhand VLCC for $49m
    New York-listed tanker company will finance the purchase with cash
  • NordLB has found new owners for 200 ships since start of financial crisis
    Faak says the bank is patient with struggling lenders - to a point
  • Western Bulk is ready for a delayed upswing
    Market volatility keeps specialist owner waiting longer than expected
  • Asia-West Africa service shake-up continues
    MOL, Evergreen and Cosco Container Lines launch their own direct weekly sailings
  • Evergas orders two more multigas newbuildings against Ineon contract
    Copenhagen carrier books specialist tonnage that can carry LNG, LPG and ethylene
  • IM Skaugen slides to $6.7m loss as longhaul voyages decline
    Fleet carrying petrochemical gases was idle more than normal
  • Matson reports a dip in profits
    Jones Act carrier's results reflect lower fuel surcharge revenue and lower Hawaii volumes
  • New fleet delivers 121% increase in net income to Navigator
    LPG specialist has added nine vessels and takes delivery of four newbuildings this year
  • China Cosco sends seven more ships for demolition
    So far this year the company has scrapped 23 vessels out of 41 planned by year-end

Sea-webweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • Cobham's Survivor+ seals LR approval
    Classification society Lloyd's Register has granted a certificate of compliance to Cobham for its new wearable personal overboard survival system, Survivor+, after it met the performance standards required under the IMO Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, Section II. Cobham said its product was so
  • Union calls for more Kenyan seafarers
    The Seafarer Union of Kenya (SUK) has called on the government to back a campaign to recruit more Kenyans for the shipping industry. "Once there were at least 10,000 seafarers working in ocean-going vessels worldwide. Today, barely 100 Kenyan seafarers are employed at sea," SUK secretary-general
  • Western Bulk powers to profit
    Norwegian dry bulk shipping company Western Bulk, which went public in Oslo in 2013, powered to profit in 1Q14 and predicted that freight markets would continue to strengthen. The group's net profit amounted to $5.5M in 1Q14, compared with a loss of $1.5M in the same period last year. Revenues
  • Cargotec secures €50M loan for Pusnes purchase
    Finnish maritime cargo equipment maker Cargotec has secured an eight-year €50M ($69.6M) loan from the Nordic Investment Bank to finance the €180M purchase of the Aker Solutions Pusnes brand by its MacGregor business unit. The deal was agreed last July and was finalised at the end of
  • McMurdo extends SAR offering
    McMurdo Group, which specialises in end-to-end search and rescue (SAR) and maritime domain awareness (MDA) solutions, has bought Techno-Sciences (TSi) for an undisclosed sum. McMurdo said TSi's offering of SAR satellite ground stations, integrated emergency response centre systems, and coastal
  • Mild winter eases ESL Shipping to strong Q1
    The Finnish conglomerate ASPO reported a healthy bottom line for its Q1/14 results, mainly thanks to its ESL Shipping subsidiary, which transports dry bulk in the Baltic. Of ASPO's €108M ($150M) turnover for this period, which showed a drop in figures of €4.3M, compared with the same
  • BLG hit by dwindling ro/ro cargo margins
    BLG Logistics, one of Europe's largest terminal and intermodal operators for finished vehicles and high value and heavy cargoes, suffered a severe drop in earnings last year. The German company's pre-tax result slumped by more than half to €20.2M ($28.1M), despite rising cargo handling
  • McMurdo acquires Techno-Science
    UK-based McMurdo Group has completed its acquisition of the American company, Techno-Science, a provider of SAR satellite ground stations, integrated emergency response centre systems and coastal surveillance solutions. TSi is involved in the next-generation COSPAS-SARSAT system and MEOSAR (Medium
  • Tokyo MOU report highlights key detention causes
    Member authorities of the Tokyo MOU inspected about 70% of vessels that visited ports in Southeast Asia and the Pacific last year, according to the organisation's recently released annual report for 2013. The organisation, established to oversee port state inspections in the Asia-Pacific region,
  • Yangfan secures Schulte box ship options
    Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group has secured an order for four container ship options from German owner Bernard Schulte. Delivery of the four 2,339teu vessels is scheduled for 2Q16 and 3Q16, with the German shipowner now having a total of 12 on order. The original order of four was placed in
  • DSME secures Shandong VLGC options
    Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has secured an order for two very large gas carrier (VLGC) options from Chinese shipowner Shandong Shipping. The two 84,000m³ vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2H16 and estimated to cost about $80M each. These latest two newbuildings are part of
  • New JV to supply offshore equipment to Middle East
    A new joint venture company is to supply offshore equipment for rent and sale. OEG Unique, set up by Unique Maritime Group and OEG offshore will be based in Qatar and the UAE. The new company will have access to OEG's DNV-certified designs for cargo carrying units, as well as its A60 offshore
  • Vessels collide in Sunda Strait
    The Chinese-owned vessel Qi Hang collided with the Indonesian-owned vessel Marisa Nusantara in the Sunda Strait on 3 May. The Qi Hang was on route from the Falkland Islands to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, while the ro-ro passenger ship Marisa Nusantara, carrying 47 vehicles and 85 passengers, had departed
  • GPPL's profit jumps 73% in Q12014
    APM Terminals-owned Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (GPPL), which operates India's first private port, on Tuesday (6 May), reported a 73% year-on-year increase in net profits during the first quarter of 2014 to Rs61 crore ($10.2M), up from Rs35.4 crore ($6M). During the quarter, net sales stood at Rs156.2
  • Jakarta-Canberra tensions defused
    Indonesian authorities today clarified that a tow back operation at the centre of renewed bilateral tensions between Indonesia and Australia involved two boats intercepted in Australian waters. The Australian Navy transferred everyone to the larger fishing vessel before it was forced back, according
  • ECSA pledges to help Philippines on STCW
    European shipowners' body the ECSA said today, (May 7), that it would make every effort to ensure that the European Union did not derecognise the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) certification of Filipino seafarers. The organisation, the European Community Shipowners'
  • SembMarine's revenue rise suggests recovery
    Sembcorp Marine's (SembMarine) latest 1Q14 report suggests a core margin recovery as revenue ramped up with more projects reaching initial recognition. SembMarine's 1Q14 net profit generated SGD122M ($97M), up 3% year on year, while its turnover recorded a double-digit increase of 27% to SGD1.3Bn.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • Drewry: Mid-May GRI to Give Rates 'Brief Uplift'
    Drewry's Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark Full-size chart The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was flat this week, but the analyst anticipates a short-term boost around the general rate increases planned for mid-May. The Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles rate was flat in the week of May 7,...
  • US Retailers Expect Slowing Growth in Containerized Imports
    With a cautious eye on the West Coast longshore contract negotiations that will begin on May 12, U.S. retailers expect containerized imports in May to increase 3.5 percent over May 2013, with year-over-year growth tapering through September. "We're expecting a lot of cargo to move through the ports this summer, and...
  • Shifting Capacity Puts Pressure on Asia-West Africa Trade
    Recent changes in the Asia-West Africa lane have resulted in increased capacity, putting further pressure on freight rates. Within the last couple of months, Maersk Line, Safmarine, CMA CGM and Delmas have launched cooperation spanning five services; NileDutch and PIL have merged two of their services; and MSC has launched their...
  • Excess Capacity Likely to Restrain Air Freight Pricing
    Excess capacity and competition will keep pressure on pricing for air cargo carriers despite stronger growth. Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific and its sister airline Dragonair saw cargo and mail tonnage rising almost 14 percent year-on-year to 155,352 tons in March, on the back of strong Asia-U.S. volumes. A new freighter service...
  • Worsening Tardiness in Europe Ship Arrivals From Asia
    Asia-to-Europe container shippers with tight supply chains are finding that ships are increasingly arriving late versus published schedules. More than 40 percent of vessels arriving from Asia at key European ports were more than 24 hours late, while more than 61 percent of vessel arrivals were more than 12 hours behind...
  • Tight 1Q Truckload Capacity Points to Higher Prices
    JOC Truckload Capacity Index Full-size image The JOC Truckload Capacity Index rose slightly in the first quarter but stayed close to a record low, foreshadowing upward pressure on truckload pricing in the second quarter. The index climbed to 81 in the first quarter, up 1.2 percentage points from a fourth quarter reading of...
  • Dachser, a Top 10 Global 3PL, Adopts CargoSphere System
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, May 6, 2014 - CargoSphere, the leading, cloud-based global rate management solution and confidential Rate Mesh Network for the ocean and air transportation and logistics industries, today announces the completion of Dachser's global implementation of CargoSphere's contract and rate management solutions. CargoSphere worked with Dachser technology...
  • Sana International Inc. and J. Canavati & Co. LLC Announce Joint Venture and Appointment of Agent in Hong Kong
    Sana International, Inc., an export management company and J. Canavati & Co. LLC., a company that specializes in the development of international logistics and trade have formed a joint venture partnership in the development of new international markets for U.S. exports. Both firms are located in San Antonio, Texas. "We are...
  • US Containerized Footwear Imports Plunge
    U.S. containerized footwear imports were down 22.4 percent year-over-year last quarter. Full-size chart U.S. containerized footwear imports plunged 22.4 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2014, according to statistics compiled by PIERS, the data division of the JOC Group. This was the largest year-over-year decrease in footwear imports since before the economic...
  • Moody's upgrades U.S. Shipping Corp; CFR to B3, stable outlook
    $220 million first lien term loan due 2018 upgraded to B2 New York, May 05, 2014 -- Moody's Investors Service raised its ratings assigned to U.S. Shipping Corp ("USSC"): Corporate Family Rating (CFR) to B3 from Caa1; Probability of Default Rating (PDR) to B3-PD from Caa1-PD; and first lien senior secured...
  • Norbert Dentressangle's freight forwarding division seals ASUS contract renewal
    Norbert Dentressangle's fast-growing freight forwarding division has secured a major contract renewal with ASUS, a leading vendor of tablet and notebook computers and the world's No. 1 manufacturer of computer motherboards. Employing more than 12,500 people worldwide, ASUS is a $14 billion enterprise which designs and manufactures a wide range of...
  • FMC Rejects Maher Terminals Lease Complaint
    Maher Terminals has failed to convince a Federal Maritime Commission administrative law judge that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey violated the Shipping Act by granting a more favorable lease to competitor APM Terminals. FMC Administrative Law Judge Erin M. Wirth dismissed Maher's claim that the port authority...
  • Matson Bullish on Hawaii Trade
    Continuing improvement in the Hawaiian economy should lead to modest growth in the Hawaii trade this year, according to a container carrier serving the islands. Matson Inc., a major shipping line in the Hawaii-mainland trade, remains bullish on the market, despite drops in its operating income and earnings during the first...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • Baltic Trading narrows loss
    US bulker operator Baltic Trading failed to turn a profit in the first quarter despite rising freight rates and a surge in revenue.
  • Post-panamaxes deploy
    CMA CGM is moving forward with a campaign to upgrade a service that provides West Africa with a direct link to China.
  • Asian carriers unite
    SITC Container Lines (SITC) has forged an alliance with Shanghai Hai Hua Shipping Co under a broader bid to weather the downturn in the containership market.
  • Canal group to file claim
    The consortium building the expansion of the Panama Canal has threatened to file a claim for additional cost overruns associated with a nationwide construction workers strike.
  • Navios seals VLCC sale
    Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp of Greece has sealed the sale of an ageing VLCC.
  • USSC upgraded
    Ratings agency Moody's has upgraded tanker owner US Shipping Corp (USSC).
  • NNA fixes new MR
    Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition (NNA) has fixed out a new MR2 for two years in a profit-sharing deal.
  • Scorpio aims for $50m
    Scorpio Tankers has revealed it will sell $50m of its latest notes to raise money for working capital.
  • DHT in $49m deal
    DHT Holdings has expanded its VLCC fleet with the addition of a ten-year-old vessel.
  • Death sentences upheld
    Two former Vinalines executives have failed in their bid to overturn death sentences for fraud.
  • DIS slips to loss
    Italy's d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has fallen to a loss in the first quarter as costs rose in weaker markets.
  • Burning ro-ro adrift
    The crew of an Italian ro-ro that caught fire in the Gulf of Aden have been rescued by the Chinese navy.
  • Great Eastern rises
    India's Great Eastern Shipping has increased its annual profit as costs were cut and revenue rose.
  • Loan losses cut
    German lender Commerzbank has reduced its loan losses in the first quarter, as profit rose.
  • Mipo slides to loss
    Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo has fallen to a first-quarter loss as operating margins shrank.
  • Evergas doubles up
    Jacques de Chateauvieux's Evergas has doubled its orderbook of LNG-ethane multigas carriers at China's Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering.
  • Western Bulk better in Q1
    Western Bulk has seen its first quarter profit eclipse its full year 2013 earnings in a difficult market.
  • DSME inks VLGC double
    South Korea's DSME has won an order for two VLGCs worth $160m.
  • Hanjin in poor start
    Hanjin Heavy Industries reported a KRW 25bn ($24.4m) loss for the first three months of 2014 in figures released Wednesday.
  • Zaliv in the red
    Crimea's Zaliv Shipyard has revealed a loss for 2013 as revenue shrank.
  • Gati gets better
    Indian feedership and logistics group Gati has posted an 83% jump in net profit for the third quarter.
  • Atlantic orders liftboat
    Atlantic Navigation Holdings has ordered a new self-propelled self-elevating liftboat vessel as part of its expansion efforts.
  • Bay building barges
    Bay Shipbuilding Company (BSC) of the US has won a new contract to build barges for Moran Towing.
  • Standard building book
    UK lender Standard Chartered is to grow its $5.5bn shipping portfolio this year as markets recover.
  • Chowgule opens yard
    India's Chowgule Group has teamed with the UK's HSOG to set up a new repair yard.
  • OSC in Duqm deal
    Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has pledged to repair and maintain its fleet in Oman as far as possible.
  • Floatel eyes cash influx
    Floatel International looks set to raise substantial funds to either refinance existing loans or to help fund two newbuildings.
  • GasLog MLP goes high
    GasLog Partners has priced its initial public offering (IPO) in the US at the top of its indicated price range.
  • Boskalis eyes monster
    Royal Boskalis Westminster has unveiled plans for a new bigger ultra large V-class heavy marine transport vessel (HTV).

American Shipperweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • New IATA cargo head announced 'soon'
    A little more than a month after Des Vertannes announced his retirement, there has been no word of his replacement, but IATA Director General Tony Tyler pledged that "we will let the world know soon."
  • EU releases summary of UPS-TNT merger decision
    The European Commission has released the summary of its Jan. 30, 2013, decision that found a proposed takeover by UPS of TNT Express to be "incompatible with the internal market" and was not in the best interest of European consumers.
  • COSCO, MOL, Evergreen to launch Asia-West Africa service
    COSCO Container Lines Co., MOL and Evergreen Line will launch a new weekly, direct service from Asia to West Africa, called the WA1, COSCO announced Wednesday.
  • Maersk consolidates transatlantic services
  • Matson shows sharp profit decline in March
  • Dachser to use CargoSphere rate platform
  • MarAd strategy session aimed at boosting U.S.-flag fleet
  • NY/NJ governors seek port authority study
    The governors of New York and New Jersey have created a panel to "review the operations and procedures of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey."
  • FEMA urges hurricane preparedness
  • U.S. exports for March reach $193.9B
  • USDA steps up specialty crop export promotion
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 7, 2014
  • Scrubbers 'difficult to monitor' for compliance
    UK consultation raises concern about how to check that scrubbers are actually being used.
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    Holiday in South Africa.
  • Avails tight in Rotterdam
    Lack of blending components keeps LS products tight in Dutch hub.
  • European shipping sector 'needs help to survive'
    'Soaring fuel costs are forcing shipowners to upgrade their fleets and reorganise their ship operations.'
  • Environmental reporting initiatives seek to offer 'one-stop-shop'
    Merger would create uniform set of environmental benchmarking tools, meanwhile they will be more closely aligned.
  • Timing of bunker surcharges hits Q1 profits
    Matson Inc sees Q1 profits fall.
  • Asian price trends 'mixed'
    'Quiet' to average demand seen in Singapore.
  • European ferry operator springs back to profit
    Company confident it can mitigate higher cost for ECA operations through efficient fleet.
  • New Florida-based staff at Glander International Bunkering
    Justin Sander joins firm as bunker and lubricant broker & trader.
  • Vessel hybrid system gains investment support
    Capital will allow Corvus to fulfill 'future potential', says Chairman.
  • India seeks backing for coastal shipping development
    Proposes to raise funds via the Global Environment Fund.
  • Trumf Bunker welcomes new Managing Director
    'No doubt' that Goldenbeck will be an asset to the firm.

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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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