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BRIEFS
July 8, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL fined US$69,000 in accidental death at shipboard drinks party
  • HMM receives 13,100-TEU Hyundai Victory, fourth of five sister ships
  • Investment at APM Terminals Algeciras puts it on top of the Med
  • Bangladesh must do more than it has to win back trade benefits: USTR
  • Cargotec's Kalmar equips Russia's largest port operator
  • Port volume increases 11.6 per cent at Estonia's container terminal
  • NZ's port of Tauranga, Kotahim, aims to double container volumes
  • Korean Air introduces ninth A380, Incheon-Atlanta service
  • FedEx Express ranks top among logistics firms, says 1,000 top brands
  • Russia's UTair's 2013 profit rises to US$9.5 million, sales up 1.7pc

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • Damco becomes first international company to start CFS operation in Myanmar
  • Box weighing would become a commercial advantage for ports, says TT Club
  • CMA CGM upgrades RHINO EXPRESS feeder service, adding a new call at Moroni (Comoros)
  • Mr Reiner A. Allgeier, Managing Director, Schenker India Pvt. Ltd
  • Mr Sailesh Bhatia, President, Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI)
  • Paris MoU confirms Liberia as best-performing major ship registry
  • Russian shipping market changing to meet new challenges, says DELO Group
  • SARJAK's tradition of Innovation & Excellence continues to be awarded
  • Shipping industry proposes solutions to Ballast Convention implementation problems
  • Govt to probe alleged loading & unloading scam at Major Ports
  • Indian Private Ports & Terminals Association (IPPTA)
  • MbPT bids for maintenance dredging
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia focusing on sustainability & environment protection
  • Govt to expand air cargo infrastructure
  • Govt lifts cap on organic sugar exports
  • India Inc revenue likely to grow 9-11 pc in Q1
  • Potato exports hit as govt introduces MEP regime
  • Setting up of industrial parks by China will boost exports: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • India dedicates Udhampur-Katra railway line
  • Indianapolis airport welcomes new director
  • New operator for Wustermark intermodal terminal
  • Deadline for Zim restructuring extended
  • Gefco Turkey opens bonded warehouse near Istanbul
  • CMA CGM and Adani Ports ink pact for terminal in Mundra
  • DSLV welcomes uniform truck tolls in Germany
  • Ulbricht switches to Frankfurt's DVB Bank SE
  • TNT Express invests in new Brisbane logistics hub
  • KVH acquires maritime training service producer Videotel
  • EIB loan for highway in Bolivia
  • Bremen's Hansa Meyer strengthens project business division
  • Korean Air increases China operation
  • Die Schere geht auseinander
  • Iata predicts benefits of African liberalization

Marine Logweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • Fourth defendant pleads guilty in Glenn case
  • The Towing Company celebrates its 116th year
  • Atlantic Towing picks PSV 5000 design
  • NNS tests Ford anchor windlass system
  • L-3 Marine packages picked for biogas fueled ferry
  • Iridium closer to gaining GMDSS approval
  • MHI-MME brings two small bore UE engines to market

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • US goods and services trade climbs during month of May
  • US rail freight traffic numbers increase during month of June
  • Coast Guard rescues pair from burning pleasure craft
  • Corps releases supplemental EIS for Grays Harbor navigation project
  • Maritime Administration offers cyber-threat training course

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • Tankers prepare for rise in Libyan oil exports
    Key oil ports to gradually raise output
  • China Shipping unit auctions stake in tanker operator
    China Shipping Development tipped to take stake from Shanghai Shipping
  • Courtenay Allan's sons seek public apology from OOCL
    Family also urges Hong Kong line not to appeal last week's criminal conviction
  • Teekay LNG takes over interest in four newbuildings
    Vessels will operate under 20-year time charters with BG subsidiary
  • Nordic American Tankers eyes opportunity to expand suezmax fleet
    There is an undercurrent in the market, says chairman Herbjørn Hansson
  • Almost $5bn invested in new LNG ships so far this year
    Newbuildings ordered at rate of one a week, raising concerns over future freight rates
  • Scrapping sentiment weakens
    Tonnage sent for demolition falls by nearly 25% in first half of 2014
  • Bromma sales ride crest of global wave as ports boost box capacity
    Spreader manufacturer sees order intake jump 50% in second quarter
  • Sovcomflot orders three multifunctional offshore vessels
    Ice-class ships will serve Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project over 20 years
  • Costa Concordia costs likely to hit $2bn
    Cruiseship casualty set to prove twice as expensive as initial estimates
  • Zim owner backs golden share deal
    Israel Corp says it is satisfied with court's alteration to terms of government stake
  • Sea Diamond master's jail term reduced
    Appeal clears five people over cruiseship casualty and cuts sentences on two crew members
  • Saga and Westfal-Larsen combine open hatch fleets
    Saga Welco pool of 52 ships will be the breakbulk and forestry sector's largest

Sea-webweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • Paradip container terminal tender floated
    "All necessary formalities have been taken care of and I think the contract will be awarded in less than two months," Paradip Port Trust (PPT) chairman Sudhansu Sekhar Mishra told a press conference on 4 July. The new container terminal is part of PPT's overall expansion programme to enhance its
  • Damen ice-class PSVs for Atlantic Towing
    US company Atlantic Towing has ordered four newly-designed ice-strengthened PSV 5000 vessels from Damen Shipyards Group that will be put to work in the sub-Arctic waters of the Hibernia and Hebron oilfields, off Newfoundland and Labrador. Atlantic has a 10-year offshore support contract with
  • NewLead demands $125M damages from Ironridge
    NASDAQ-listed drybulk company NewLead Holdings has ratcheted up its legal fight with investor Ironridge Global fund, revealing today that it is seeking damages in excess of $125M as part of an arbitration case under way between the two parties. Michael Zolotas-led NewLead is accusing Ironridge of
  • Rouen cereals exports up 12%
    The French port of Rouen, European leader for cereals exports, increased its cereals export throughput by 12.4% year on year to 7.45M tonnes during the 2013-2014 export season just closed. The latest increase for the 12 months ended June 30 follows on from the 8% increase recorded by the port in the
  • Sea Diamond sentences reduced by appeal court
    A Greek appeal court has reduced the prison sentence imposed on the former master of the Sea Diamond, the Louis Cruises vessel that sank off the Greek island of Santorini in April 2007. The vessel, which was carrying nearly 1,600 passengers and crew, hit rocks and had to be evacuated. It sank two
  • Teekay LNG supplants BG in China newbuild quartet
    NYSE-listed Teekay LNG Partners has revealed details about its minority ownership of four liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier newbuildings under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. It also confirmed that it has purchased these interests from original project partner BG Group. The Chinese
  • SCF extends IBSV programme with three orders at USC
    Russian shipping group Sovcomflot (SCF) and Sakhalin Energy Investment have signed a contract for the construction and long-term operation of three multifunctional ice-breaking standby vessels for the Sakhalin-2 offshore energy platforms. The shipbuilding contract has been signed with OAO United
  • Minister calls for court protection for SNCM
    French transport minister Frédéric Cuvillier has said that strikebound French Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM should be put under court protection to allow it to be restructured. His statement is the first official admission from the French government that it sees no future for the Marseille-based
  • ICS proposes solutions for ballast water impasse
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has come up with new proposals for overcoming the "serious implementation problems" faced by the Ballast Water Management Convention. It has called on the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to
  • Jiangsu Hongqiang wins six Ultramax order
    Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Hongqiang Marine Heavy Industry has secured an order for up to six Ultramax bulkers from an unknown but reportedly renowned European owner. They will be the first of this size ever built by the yard. Delivery of three firm 64,000dwt Dolphin 64-design environmentally
  • HHI wins Polembros Suezmax pair
    South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won an order for two Suezmax tankers from Greek shipowner Polembros Shipping. The two 145,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 274m, a beam of 48m, and a depth of 23.1m, with delivery scheduled for January and June 2016. They are
  • Saga, Westfal-Larsen combine open hatch business
    Saga Forest Carriers and Westfal-Larsen Shipping, two Norwegian open hatch dry bulk carrier operators, have entered into an agreement to form a joint shipping pool operation. The reason behind the move is a need to better serve existing and new customers in the paper and pulp industries. In broad
  • Call for rail investment in Italy
    The president of Italy's intermodal ports association UIR has called for more investment in north-south rail links in the Italian peninsula. "The rail network in central and southern Italy is not geared up to take container trains for various infrastructural reasons [and] convoys are limited to
  • MPA conducts first environmental-friendly hull cleaning trial
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), in collaboration with BW Ventures and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), has successfully performed the first environmental-friendly hull cleaning test trial on Friday at the Port of Singapore. Part of the BW Group, BW Ventures invests in
  • Thai exporters eye new markets
    Thailand's exporters are targeting Russia, South Asia and South America as new markets , IHS Maritime was told today. Russia, currently linked via a customs union with Belarus and Kazakhstan, has 170M potential customers and is planning to build 1M cars next year, said Kriengkrai Thiennukul,
  • Maersk reports good volumes from Thailand
    Maersk Line has reported good combined volumes as Thailand's economy gears up after recent political turbulence. "For the first half of 2014, combined volumes has increased by around 10% compared to the previous year," Maersk Line Thailand told IHS Maritime, stressing this was for both exports and
  • Korea, China EXIM banks co-finance Minsheng's ship orders
    Korea EXIM bank announced on 4 July that it will provide $295M in financing to Chinese leasing company, Minsheng Financial Leasing, which has ordered three 18,400teu containerships from Korean shipbuilder, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The ships, which are scheduled to be
  • TSC to supply six deck cranes to SWS
    Hong Kong-listed TSC Group Holdings, an offshore solutions provider, will be providing Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) with six deck cranes for two JU2000E design jack-up rigs, which are currently under construction at SWS, TSC said today. The six ABS -certified 198-200VE model kingpost
  • Tanker boarded near Anambas Islands
    A Honduras-registered products tanker was boarded near Anambas Islands, Indonesia, on 4 July, according to a report from ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC). The vessel Moresby 9, owned by Canter Singapore, was carrying 2,200 tonnes of marine gas oil when it was boarded by an unknown
  • Sinwa Limited merges subsidiaries to grow offshore trade
    Singapore-listed offshore supply and logistics provider, Sinwa Limited, has incorporated Sinwa (Thailand) Ltd (STL) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sinwa Offshore. "We are excited to announce our entry into Thailand's promising offshore sector. Backed by robust oil prices, Thailand has
  • Evergreen to launch 25th L-type vessel
    Evergreen Line's 25th L-type vessel, Ever Lucky, is scheduled to be launched for the carrier's Asia Pacific-US West Coast service after being delivered tomorrow. Ever Lucky was christened at the Samsung HI shipyard last Friday. "Each of the L-type newbuildings from Samsung HI have been delivered
  • Vard acquires STX Canada
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel builder, Vard has acquired STX Canada for NOK 65.4M or $10.5M. Consequent to the acquisition, STX Marine became a subsidiary of Vard Marine, which is wholly owned by Vard Group, a 100% held subsidiary of the Company. STX Marine is a leading marine engineering and

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • US Customs updates guidelines in event of West Coast port disruptions
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated its guidelines for ship and cargo contingency plans in the event of any West Coast port disruption arising from longshore labor union contract negotiations. See Also Customs expert shares advice on West Coast diversions Complete Coverage of ILWU Negotiations. The contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse...
  • Medical shipper scopes out new global supply chain
    Let's talk about colonoscopies, that uncomfortable medical procedure most of us over a certain age know we need but mostly postpone. Not suitable for a family publication you say? Well read on, because it's all about logistics. Endochoice, a 6-year-old Atlanta-based importer of medical devices and disposable infectious control supplies and...
  • LA-Long Beach running despite Teamsters protest
    A threat by the Teamsters union to launch a strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach got off to a slow start today as truck drivers were passing out informational flyers in the harbor, but were not setting up picket lines. As a result, members of the International...
  • Suez fails to see anticipated gains in traffic
    The number of container ships passing through the Suez Canal in May was higher than in April but was down year-over-year for the 33rd straight month. The Suez Canal reported that 526 container ships passed through its gates in May, up 6.9 percent from April's totals. Though the canal broke the...
  • Strong infrastructure draws big ships to Pacific ports
    The 12,500-TEU MSC Fabiola broke records when it first called at California ports in 2012.West Coast ports will spend the coming year in much the same way they spent the past year: preparing for big ships operated by big carrier alliances. In some ways, ports on North America's west coast are...
  • US-bound air cargo moving despite heightened security
    WASHINGTON - It's business as usual for air cargo shippers despite the heightened security at foreign airports with flights connecting to the U.S., the executive director of the Airforwarders Association says. Members of the group haven't reported any issues or delays in getting cargo cleared after the U.S. Transportation Security increased...
  • TransForce finalizes Transport America acquisition
    One of North America's largest trucking operators grew a little more last week, as TransForce officially finalized the acquisition of Transport America, Inc. TransForce bought the truckload carriage and logistics service provider's entire share capital last week. The company said it plans to keep the Transport America brand, and plans to...
  • Chassis models still evolving
    For five years now, cargo interests and truckers have been adjusting to a new environment in which shipping lines no longer provide chassis in the U.S., yet the transition period still has a few years to go before the trade adopts a new model or models, according to an industry...
  • Shipping leader Manuel 'Mike' Diaz Jr. dies at 93
    Manuel "Mike" Diaz Jr., who helped pioneer containerization and its pricing during a long career in shipping, died July 5 in San Mateo, California. He was 93. Mr. Diaz's career spanned the shift from breakbulk to containerized shipping, the end of U.S.-flag lines' dominance, and three major revisions to the shipping...
  • Forwarders, Russia unimpressed with new EU air cargo rules
    Forwarders remain unimpressed with new European Union air cargo screening regulations that have been in effect for a week, although no major disruptions have been reported. Since July 1, carriers flying cargo and mail into Europe have been designated as "Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the EU from a...
  • ICTSI pulls out of Indian container terminal management contract
    International Container Terminal Services has withdrawn from a contract to manage and operate the Kattupalli International Container Terminal, a new privately owned facility on India's east coast, after a detailed business review. ICTSI in a communiqué to the Philippine Stock Exchange said the deal was not beneficial to either party in...
  • Teamsters initiate labor action at LA-Long Beach in midst of longshore talks
    The Teamsters union, in the latest salvo in its long-sought plan to organize port truckers, took advantage of a critical juncture in contract negotiations for a new West Coast longshore agreement to set up pickets against three drayage companies operating at Los Angeles-Long Beach. "Fed-up port drivers at the ports of...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • NewLead claims $125m
    Greek bulker owner NewLead Holdings has escalated its share row with the Ironridge Global fund by filing a compensation claim for more than $125m.
  • Two more for Shreyas?
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics is eyeing more new ships as it plots route expansion.
  • Teekay buys into quartet
    Teekay LNG Partners has confirmed it has taken a stake in four LNG newbuildings at China's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
  • Diana newbuilding fixed
    Diana Shipping has tied up a period charter for its latest capesize purchase.
  • TTA confirms Rose raid
    Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has finalised the purchase of a 2006-built bulker for $21.95m.
  • NAT sees helpful undercurrent
    Herbjorn Hansson has raised hopes of a pending improvement in the suezmax tanker spot market.
  • Israel Corp backs court
    Israeli container line Zim's main shareholder has said it is satisfied with a court ruling that will drastically cut its stake in the shipowner.
  • US crew released
    The crew of a US salvage ship have returned home after 52 days in a Honduran jail on gun-smuggling charges.
  • 10 hurt in smash
    10 people have been injured after a Swedish ferry hit a pier in Gothenburg.
  • Atlantic in scrap sale
    Atlantic Offshore has trimmed its fleet with the disposal of a 1970s built ship.
  • Viet Long sinks
    A grounded Vietnamese cargoship has sunk during its salvage off the Maldives - and its owner has been slapped with a hefty fine.
  • Band of owners
    An alliance of shipowners seeking to ensure the enforcement of incoming maritime sulphur regulations has officially launched today.
  • BF bags newbuild charter
    Russian owner BF Tanker has landed a deal with Lukoil for the first of its new tanker/boxship combi carriers.
  • Credit-Suisse backs NAO
    Credit-Suisse has placed an initial outperform rating on Nordic American Offshore noting the PSV owner carries a dividend yield closer to Seadrill than Tidewater.
  • Tanker man missing
    The US Coast Guard is searching for a Russian chief engineer who fell from a tanker off Texas on Sunday.
  • Sovcomflot books three
    Russian shipping power Sovcomflot has penned a firm contract for a trio of ice-class newbuildings to serve the Sakhalin 2 project.
  • Diamond five cleared
    Five people convicted in connection with the fatal sinking of the Sea Diamond cruiseship have been cleared on appeal.
  • Macau Success sold
    Hong Kong-listed Success Universe Group has offloaded its casino cruiseship Macau Success.
  • Fos eyes ro-ro run
    The French port of Marseilles Fos is planning to launch a new ro-ro service to Morocco.
  • Seventh tanker attacked
    Another small tanker has been hijacked in the South China Sea, but it is unclear at this stage if any of its cargo has been stolen.
  • STX Canada Marine sold
    Vard Holdings has acquired STX Canada Marine in a deal worth NOK 65m ($10.5m), the company has confirmed.
  • Open hatch pool born
    Saga Forest Carriers and Westfal-Larsen Shipping are teaming up to form a new pool for their open hatch carrier fleets.
  • Hafnia names CFO
    Hafnia Tankers, the expanding Danish product tanker-focussed shipowner, has named its first chief financial officer.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • Diaz, long-time ocean shipping executive, dies
    In the early 1950s, Diaz followed his father into the shipping business at Garcia and Diaz as a ship agent and manager. He later became vice president at Grace Lines and T.J. Stevenson Co., and then was named president of West Coast Lines.
  • CMA CGM in joint venture to build terminal in India
    Mundra will become India's largest container port in next 24 months, with a total container handling capacity reaching 5.5 million TEUs, CMA CGM said. The companies plan to begin construction immediately.
  • FRA administrator pitches GROW AMERICA
  • Editorial boards call for quick Trust Fund solution
  • Yusen uses vibration-control pallets in China
    "In the past, when transporting sensitive freight such as precision equipment, medical instruments or food products over land, it was necessary to use air-suspension trucks. However, air-suspension trucks have high costs," the company said.
  • Lufthansa and Air China strengthen partnership
  • Boeing hulls waterlogged after Montana train derailment
  • U.S. exports reach $195.5B in May
    Exports of goods and services over the last year totaled $2.3 trillion, which is 45.7-percent above the level of exports in 2009, and have been growing at an annual rate of 8.9 percent when compared to 2009, according to the Ex-Im Bank.
  • Drayage drivers strike three companies in Los Angeles/Long Beach

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 7, 2014
  • ECA rules could threaten European cruise sector
    'Northern Europe is not sacrosanct even at a time when cruise lines are starting to grow capacity.'
  • Prices start week soft in Rotterdam
    Market quiet in Rotterdam.
  • Second LNG bunker tanker on order
    Forms part of contract with Korean shipbuilder.
  • Prices soft in Fujairah
    Markets generally firm in South Africa.
  • P3 collapse could boost bunker spending by $155 million
    Researchers have put a figure on the extra bunker spending likely to be generated by the failure of the alliance.
  • Russia to sell stake in oil giant
    Doubling share that is not held by the state.
  • Smaller shipping lines 'will bid farewell to the market'
    Shipping analyst says smaller companies will struggle to finance fuel-efficient newbuilds.
  • Gibraltar: Minister welcomes pro-bunkering moves
    Costa: 'This reduction in port fees adds to the attraction of our port'.
  • Asian prices on downward path
    Deliveries in Busan and Tokyo Bay could face delays as typhoon approaches.
  • Methanol bunker fuel comes at 'competitive price'
    Methanol no riskier to handle than LNG.
  • Trident Alliance: Nine others join Maersk, WWL
    WWL's Roger Strevens is organisation's chair.
  • East Asian bunkering ops facing disruption from typhoon
    Traders expecting incoming typhoon to make landfall within the next four days.
  • Norwegian shipbuilder takes over 'eco' focused ship designer
    $10.5 million acquisition completed.
  • MGO tanker hijacked in Indonesian waters
    Attack happened on Friday.
  • Triple-E ships to get fuel monitoring tool
    'Move reinforces ships' energy efficiency advantage,' according to system provider.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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