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September 8, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe Loop 4 diverts to Antwerp to avoid Rotterdam congestion
  • Global box ports to handle 840 million TEU by 2018 as new players spark growth
  • China anti-monopoly probes not protectionism in disguise: regulatory chief
  • US imposes 100pc preliminary duties on Chinese steel wire rod imports
  • Backhaul on offer with DB Schenker's eastbound Hamburg-Zhengzhou freight train
  • US Horizon Lines names Steve Rubin president and chief executive officer
  • Survey shows US east coast winning popularity contest vis-a-vis west coast
  • Global use of freight and passenger rail grows, but not without risk: report
  • Great Expectations: Death of a national cargo carrier, Transmile Air Services
  • Air freight price recovery speeds up in July as global average rates rise
  • Cargolux increases service to Zhengzhou to thrice weekly with additional flight

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • Bureau Veritas classed fleet crosses 100 million gross tonnes
  • CONCOR honours its customers in North West Region
  • Govt may exempt Customs duty on bunker for transhipment vessels
  • MOL establishes shipowning JV
  • NYK conducts crisis response drill on LNG vessel
  • Shipbuilding may get a boost from Ministry backing
  • Cotton imports rise on cheaper global prices
  • EEPC highlights jump in engg exports
  • Exports grew 7.3 pc in first four months of current fiscal, says Fieo
  • Food Ministry seeks CCEA nod on new raw sugar export subsidy formula
  • Kandla Port will lose cargo to private ports if revised SOR is implemented, says stakeholder
  • Rake shortage clogs Vizag Port as coal stocks pile up
  • New projects to boost eastern freight corridor
  • Fag-end recovery helps rupee end firm at 60.39 against dollar
  • Forex reserves recover by $ 60.5 m to $ 318.64 bn
  • Govt clears FDI proposals worth INR 3,249 cr.
  • India seeks support on food subsidy issue to resume talks on free trade
  • Indo-Asean deals on the anvil: Comm Secy
  • Spurt in mfg to boost GDP growth: Moody's
  • Need for private sector investment seen in grain storage infra
  • Bertling Logistics appointed sales agent for Antonov An-225 in the US
  • BIMCO's Heavy Lift Contracts Workshop on November 17
  • Heavy investment in equipment by Crane Rental Corporation
  • Rickmers-Linie appoints Interliner Agencies as agent for South Central Europe

International Transport Journalweb site
  • More parking spaces for trucks in Rotterdam
  • Container trade continues to grow
  • Network Rail awards renewal and enhancement contracts
  • AerOceaNetwork welcomes new member in Beijing
  • Lot is back in black
  • New forwarding/logistics committee chairwoman in Upper...
  • New director for Astag
  • RZD pushing for a new Eurasian transport corridor
  • China issues guidelines to help shipping industry
  • Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo dumping MD-11Fs
  • Hector Rail gets new owner
  • Vancouver records strong mid-year cargo volumes
  • Sparx makes debut in Latin America
  • Alice Marlowe joins Hamburg Süd North America
  • Lagerkapazität am Limit in Polen
  • DST Combitrans opens bonded warehouse in Rekingen
  • Panalpina picks director for new energy division

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • LNG Hybrid Barge successfully launched
  • Grounded laker successfully refloated
  • Bore Song to fit DeltaLangh scrubber
  • Horizon Lines names Rubin as President and CEO
  • Keppel set for second Moss FLNGV conversion
  • BP "grossly negligent" in Deepwater Horizon case
  • Coast Guard responds to grounded laker
  • Two receive Thomas Crowley awards
  • Huntington Ingalls gets $24 million for CVN 76 job

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • Washington nets SBA grant to promote small business exports
  • US rail freight traffic count up during week, month, quarter
  • Crowley Maritime presents pair of Thomas Crowley awards
  • Department of Commerce releases July goods/services export numbers
  • Grant funds head to Port of Los Angeles to upgrade cargo handling equipment

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • Dry bulk players shun ebola countries
    Crews reluctant to call in stricken region, says leading Thai rice exporter
  • UK detentions plunge to lowest recorded level
    Just one ship held by port state control last month, MCA figures reveal
  • US exports keep MR product tanker sector busy
    Oil product exports from US have risen more than 500,000 barrels per day
  • World Shipholding slashes its stake in Golar LNG
    Fredriksen firm's share will fall from 36% to around 2%
  • Modest freight rate rises as GRIs brought in
    Prices in Latin American trades remain under pressure
  • Minority reform
    Why voting yes for Scottish independence will have dire consequences for shipping
  • CSSC and CSIC post stronger first-half earnings
    Chinese state shipbuilding giants improve operating profits as newbuild prices recover
  • MMS faces lawsuit threat from Iraq
    Update: United Kalavryta operator says any action by Baghdad 'misdirected'
  • Suezmax fixture highlights war-torn Libya's bid to boost exports
    Tripoli needs to sell its crude and segment's rate-pressed shipowners need the business
  • Jens-Peter Schlüter
    German owner sold the family business but started a new venture within the year
  • Keppel pays $50 for 10% in Golar-owned LNG unit
    Deal underscores strategic relationship between Keppel and Golar in FLNG sector
  • Week on Wall Street | September 5
    A dry bulk optimist initiates coverage on Genco, while the Eagle Bulk reorganisation plan looks set to skirt any roadblocks

Sea-webweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • Fredriksen cashes out of Golar LNG
    Shipping magnate John Fredriksen is resigning as chairman of Golar LNG Ltd and selling most of his personal stake in the NASDAQ-listed company. On 5 September, Fredriksen-controlled World Shipholding Ltd priced a sale of 27,826,087 common shares of Golar LNG Ltd at $58.50/share. An additional
  • GLDD to widen Freeport Ship Channel
    NASDAQ-listed dredging contactor Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) has won a $30M contract to widen sections of the Freeport Ship Channel on the US Gulf of Mexico. Under the deal, GLDD will widen about 7.2km of channel by 61m to allow larger ships to safely navigate the 183m-wide channel, said GLDD.
  • LD Lines prepares to halt 'sea motorway'
    French shipping company LD Lines has confirmed it is preparing to suspend from 18 September its three weekly "motorway of the sea" services between Nantes-Saint Nazaire in France and Gijon in northern Spain. Chief executive Christophe Santini told IHS Maritime that the suspension of the line was
  • Spain's Navantia returns to civil shipbuilding
    Spanish naval shipbuilder Navantia said today it was "satisfied" with a European Commission announcement that restrictions on its civil shipbuilding and repair activity will be lifted at year-end. Navantia's non-naval activities have been capped since 2004 at no more than 20% of its revenues. The
  • Pemex buys nine new Voith Water Tractors
    Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexico's state-owned petroleum company, is buying nine Voith Water Tractors (VWTs) to safeguard oil tankers entering and clearing debris-affected terminals. PEMEX's Madero, Tuxpan, and Pajaritos oil transhipment terminals in the Gulf of Mexico and Topolobampo on the
  • BV-classed fleet tops 100M gt
    Rising transfers of ships into Bureau Veritas (BV) lifted the BV-classed fleet by mid-2014 to more than 100M gt. A BV spokesperson told IHS Maritime: "The increase in transfers-in was from companies that had tried the BV service with some of their vessels and subsequently chose to move more of their
  • Chile's Puerto Central buys seven Kalmar cranes
    Puerto Central (PCE) has ordered seven environment-friendly Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) under a $14M contract with delivery in July 2015. The Chilean terminal has an expansion programme under way to add 450,000teu. "Besides a fast delivery time, it was vital for PCE to have the
  • Changhang Phoenix raises $38M
    Changhang Phoenix, a listed bulk carrier operating unit of Sinotrans&CSC, has raised CNY232M ($38M) by selling shares to repay its debts and replenish its working capital. The company's receiver sold about 73M shares to three Chinese individuals at between CNY3.06 and CNY3.58 per share, according to
  • Trieste signs logistics terminal deal
    Trieste Port Authority has signed a contract for the construction of a multi-user logistics terminal. The agreement - with a consortium of local shipping company Francesco Parisi, Bologna intermodal port, and Venetian construction company Cosmo Ambiente - covers building a 125,000m2 platform out
  • Philippines mulls nickel ore export ban
    The Philippines could be poised to join Indonesia in blocking exports of raw nickel ore. Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino has proposed all minerals be processed before export, mirroring a ban Indonesia imposed in January. Supramax owners and brokers, already hit by Indonesia's embargo, are watching
  • Algeria aims to buy 27 merchant ships
    Algeria has announced plans to spend DZD120Bn ($1.48Bn) on revamping its merchant fleet with the purchase of 27 vessels, including six this year. Transport minister Amar Ghoul announced the initiative this week at a ceremony in the Port of Algiers for the arrival of a first acquisition - the
  • Kalmar wins €40M contract from Melbourne
    Cargotec subsidiary Kalmar has announced a "significant contract" from Port of Melbourne's new container terminal worth more than EUR40M ($52.3M) and covering 12 automated stacking cranes and 11 automated shuttle carriers. Along with associated automation technology, the equipment will be delivered
  • China closes over 60,000 maritime disputes
    Chinese maritime courts have closed 64,747 cases, valuing a total of over CNY80Bn ($13.03Bn), according to China's Maritime Adjudication, a white paper published by China's top court on Tuesday. The white paper summarised the maritime trial records in Chinese maritime over the past 30 years, and
  • Senate inquiry stops dredge dumping on reef
    An Australian Senate inquiry yesterday called for a ban on the dumping of any dredging sediment in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, until further studies. The enquiry also called for a freeze on any further funding cuts to government agencies in charge of protecting the reef, since the $2.8M cuts
  • China to increase local fleet cargo volume
    China is looking to increase the percentage of cargo-transport volume of its locally owned fleet in the country's foreign trade to 40%, according to a senior transport official. Approximately 40% of cargo volumes in China's foreign trade will be shipped by fleets owned by Chinese companies, stated
  • Keppel to acquire shares in Golar Hilli
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Keppel Corporation, announced that KSI Production (KSI), its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, has entered into a sales and purchase agreement to acquire 10% shareholding interests of Golar Hilli Corporation. Keppel believes that the investment will
  • China-Japan rate drop may affect SITC earnings
    Hong Kong-listed SITC International, an intra-Asia box carrier, could see its 2H earnings affected by the sharp drop in China-Japan spot freight rates since May 2014, a research note of CIMB Securities said. The 40% drop in China-Japan spot rates started in April, quickened paces from May and
  • Twenty one Chinese yards left to be standardised
    A total of 21 Chinese shipyards have yet to enter the first batch of shipbuilders meeting the standardised requirements set by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, according to the ministry. The first batch of the shipyards approved by the ministry comprises 51 Chinese shipyards,
  • Rising LPG exports to support VLGC rates
    Expanding LPG exports, especially out of the US Gulf, would support freight rates for very large gas carriers at over $100/tonne, said IHS Waterborne Energy. As of yesterday, the Baltic Exchange assessed freight rates for the benchmark Gulf-East Asia route at $104.857/tonne, up about 29 cents from
  • Capesize owners seek period hires
    Some owners are seeking to charter out Capesizes for period hires, amid uncertainty that freight rates would see the usual rally towards year-end. This week, the commodities trading arm of Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual fixed Cosco's Tian Lu Hai for $23,000/day for four to six months. In
  • One dead, another missing in vessel sinking
    A Cambodian-registered general cargo vessel sank in the Sea of Japan yesterday, with one crew dead and another missing. The 1981-bulit Poline was loaded with timber en route from Russia's port of Plastun in the Primorsky Territory to China when it encountered a heavy storm and overturned. The 3,085

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • ILWU diversions help push Canadian intermodal volume to record high
    Intermodal volume on U.S. railroads is up 5.7 percent year-over-year in the first 35 weeks of 2014. Full-size chart The scope of U.S. shippers' diversion of cargo through western Canadian ports can be seen in August intermodal statistics, showing Canadian intermodal traffic last week outpacing U.S. traffic gains and hitting an all-time...
  • SCFI: Rates rise more than 6 percent worldwide
    The SCFI rate from Asia to North Europe was up 4.2 percent from last week to $1,129 per 20-foot container. Full-size chart Spot rates on major trade lanes worldwide increased this week, with peak shipping season to Europe and North America in full swing. Spot rates from Shanghai to northern Europe, the Mediterranean...
  • CP, BNSF push back against potential STB 'overreach'
    Canadian Pacific Railway and BNSF Railway said Thursday that requiring them to add railcars or allow other railroads to operate on their lines - as some officials and shippers have asked the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to require them to do - would hamper needed rail service improvements. The two railroads...
  • Teamsters, LA trucker clash over alleged firings
    A Teamsters-affiliated organization accused a Southern California drayage company of firing at least 33 drivers who filed wage and hour claims against the carrier, an accusation the company said is not truthful. Justice for Port Drivers, which is affiliated with the Teamsters, said Total Transportation Services Inc. fired the drivers on...
  • Port of Los Angeles receives grant to reduce emissions from equipment
    The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $469,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to retrofit 14 pieces of cargo-handling equipment with Level 3 diesel particulate filters. Los Angeles is receiving the grant on behalf of two of its terminals: SA Recycling and APM Terminals. The port...
  • Nine Santos terminals get new lease on life
    Nine marine terminals at Santos earmarked for a new concession process that would eliminate them may soon be given an official stay of execution following moves by Codesp, the local port authority. Abel Rodrigues Zillig, manager of the Deicmar multipurpose terminal in Santos, said the news was "very welcome" as the...
  • EU reportedly set to allow Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV merger
    Hapag-Lloyd and Compania Sud Americana de Vapores are one step closer to creating the world's fourth-largest ocean container line, with the European Union reportedly set to allow the merger. Two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that the merger will win conditional approval from European regulators. The European Commission is...
  • Environmentalists renew criticism of Miami dredging
    Environmental groups remain unhappy with a channel deepening project that the Port of Miami is counting on to attract larger ships and expand the port's distribution reach. Several environmental groups, including Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper and the Tropical Audubon Society, have filed a required 60-day notice of a potential lawsuit against the...
  • More ships diverted from Rotterdam to Antwerp due to congestion
    Indicating that congestion problems are continuing at the Port of Rotterdam, Hapag-Lloyd announced on Friday that three additional ships on an Asia-Europe string would bypass the port and call at Antwerp instead. It said three consecutive weekly arrivals on its Asia Loop 4 service would call at the PSA Antwerp Deurganck...
  • Air France-KLM plans reduction in freighter fleet to cut losses
    Air France-KLM announced a major downsizing of its freighter fleet in the latest bid to return its cargo operation to profitability amid sagging global demand and increased competition from fast-growing Arab Gulf airlines. But Europe's largest cargo airline by revenue pulled back from selling Martinair Cargo, its Amsterdam-based freighter subsidiary. The Franco-Dutch...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Sept. 5
    Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in September and October, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Ocean carriers' operating margins in the first half of the year veered widely from top-ranked Maersk Line's positive 7.3 percent to...
  • Air to ocean shift may be slowing as economy improves
    A long-term shift from air to ocean freight by shippers looking to cut transport costs and willing to tolerate longer transit times may be slowing as economic conditions improve, according to recent comments from transportation executives. "I think we saw the bulk of the movement in the past several years when...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • New leader for Fesco
    Konstantin Sokolov has been appointed as president of Russia's Far Eastern Shipping (Fesco), following Ruslan Alikhanov's pre-agreed resignation.
  • Check your charters
    Law firm Hill Dickinson has warned owners and charterers they may have to draft additional clauses for charters that see ships calling in ebola-affected countries.
  • GE keeps promise
    India's Great Eastern (GE) Shipping has signed a contract to buy a 52,500-dwt supramax (built 2006) only a few days after announcing investment plans.
  • Veteran Laker grounds
    An American Steamship bulker has grounded near Mackinac Island in the US.
  • NAO ties up two
    New York-listed Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has fixed a pair of modern supply ships to a UK major for up to two years.
  • Swiss ship detained
    Safety issues contributed to the detention of a Malta-flagged vessel in the port of Grimsby, UK.
  • NEL Lines under fire
    Greece's Maritime Company of Lesvos (NEL Lines) has been blamed by traders on the small Greek island of Limnos for their suffering businesses.
  • Fredriksen to slash Golar LNG stake
    John Fredriksen has signalled his intention to almost completely sell his stake in LNG carrier company Golar LNG in a $1.9bn secondary share offering.
  • BV marks milestone
    Following a strong growth in the number of ships being transferred, French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has seen its fleet surpass the 100m gt mark.
  • MMS: no lawsuit
    Greek shipowner Marine Management Services (MMS) has said it is unaware of the Iraqi government taking legal action against the company over allegedly illegal exports of Kurdish crude.
  • Stena adds third
    Sweden's Stena Line is deploying a third freight ro-ro to build capacity between the UK and the Netherlands.
  • Bulker runs aground
    A Turkish-flagged bulk carrier has run aground off Astypalaia, Greece, with 22 crew members.
  • China opening up
    China is a step closer to allowing foreign shipowners to set up companies in Shanghai's free trade zone (FTZ).
  • New boss for Horizon
    US owner Horizon Lines has named Steve Rubin as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO) after two months in the role on an interim basis.
  • Furneaux quits
    Australian authorities are seeking an alternative after Furneaux Shipping said it was stopping its freight run to Flinders Island.
  • SCI must shape up
    India has told state owner Shipping Corp of India (SCI) to cut losses 10% or forfeit its financial autonomy.
  • One dead, one missing in sinking
    One man has died and another was missing after a Russian cargoship capsized and sank in the Sea of Japan.
  • MPA pulls bunker licences
    Northwest Resources has had its bunker supplier and bunker craft operator licences cancelled by Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA).
  • Turbine prang costs master
    The master of a wind farm support boat has been fined in a UK court after colliding with a wind turbine off the Norfolk cost in 2012.
  • Keppel ties up number two
    Singapore's Keppel Corp is in the process of finalising contracts with Golar LNG for a second FLNG conversion.
  • ABS classes Japan ship
    A leading classification society's campaign to break into new markets appears to be bearing fruit.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • White House gathers business input on trade policies
    At a roundtable discussion at the White House, business leaders encouraged the pursuit of two multilateral free trade agreements with Pacific Rim and European partners to help reduce the cost and complexity of doing business in those markets.
  • BNSF confronts ag capacity issues
    BNSF officials expect a grain volume increase of between 10 percent and 15 percent during this year's agriculture peak season, but said it is "offering more capacity for the movement of grain than ever before."
  • Latin America needs more port investment
    Economic and population growth rate projections for Latin America have not been matched by infrastructure investment needed to accommodate increased logistics and trade demands, according to an APM Terminals official.
  • Panalpina streamlines energy logistics services
  • Horizon Lines names permanent CEO
  • St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipments up 3%
  • Weekly GRI roundup
  • BIS seeks comments on ag export licensing for Cuba
    The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security on Thursday published a notice requesting comments on the effectiveness of its licensing procedures for agricultural commodity exports to Cuba.
  • U.S. July exports reach $198 billion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Wartsila approves use of ExxonMobil's 'advanced' cylinder oil
    Engine-maker grants Mobilgard 5100 an interim No Objection Letter.
  • Stena adds vessel on UK-Holland route
    Company expecting demand growth.
  • Price outlook mixed across European ports
    Bunker prices firm in Istanbul.
  • Fujairah prices move in different directions
    Overall price picture in the market remains uncertain.
  • Dan-Bunkering hires traders
    New employees will be based at company headquarters.
  • Shipyard claims first on fuel monitoring
    'Fuel cost matters a lot these days,' says yard president.
  • Asian IFO market closes week relatively flat
    Offices in Busan to close for a holiday from Monday to Wednesday.
  • Ship design: Everything to play for
    Design must retain flexibility to meet changing market dynamics.
  • LNG bunker tanker order finds designer
    Contract signed for design of vessel's cargo handling system.
  • New plant to produce biofuel for ships
    US government-backed facility due to complete in 2016.
  • Imperial Oil refinery starts decommissioning phase
    Facility used to supply marine fuel at port of Halifax.
  • Singapore bunker player loses licence over illegal practices
    Director of Northwest Resources facing sentence for corruption.
  • Fuel oil stocks at China up
    Total weekly volume amounted to 2.97 million mt.
  • Montreal MGO prices slip
    Good avails reported at the Canadian port.
  • FMC: US has 'plenty' of LNG for marine fuel
    World's largest supplier of natural gas has an estimated 100-year supply.

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