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BRIEFS
March 10, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate below $1,000/TEU break-even point on Shanghai index
  • US shippers shun multi-year contracts in face of rate volatility
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine narrows loss to US$672 million, sales up 2.5pc
  • Hamburg Sud boss expects tough times as reefer rate hikes fail to stick
  • DP World London Gateway takes ships unable to call at other UK ports
  • Inner Mongolia's Mandula checkpoint wins full-year operational approval
  • Shanxi province continues to exempt exports from inspection fee
  • Truckers blast Obama budget for favouring rail freight over trucking
  • EPA fines Chinese quad bike importer US$725,000 for petrol fumes
  • Chinese auto exports fall 27pc as ex-Soviet trade barriers increase
  • Carrier on-time reliability continues decline to record low: SeaIntel
  • ATSG posts 2013 loss of US$19.6m due to 2007 acquisition
  • Air China to commence Beijing-Washington service this summer
  • Chennai airport risks missing EU's July 1 cargo security regulation

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • ABG Shipyard looking to boost capital to INR 17K cr.
  • Arctic shipping route unlikely to be viable, says report
  • ATC Group's Pune customer meet generates tremendous response
  • Early signs of stability emerging for Indian shipping industry; downside risks still remain, says India Ratings
  • Kanoo, Seaworld in shipping joint venture
  • APM Terminals Inland Services South Asia wins 'Excellence in Manufacturing Sector' award at 3rd Asia Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit
  • Approvals for new port projects pick pace
  • KPT resumes container handling
  • MMTC to export 80,000 t wheat from Kakinada port
  • Railways & Maruti flag off country's first flexi deck auto-wagon rake
  • Commerce Ministry wants duty on iron ore pellet exports scrapped
  • Forex reserves increase by $ 954.6 m to $ 294.36 bn
  • GVK commissions 330-MW hydel project
  • INR surges to 60.94 on heavy dollar selling, ends strong at 61.09
  • Sugar exports likely to surge
  • B. K. Mansukhani's 70th birthday gala sees participation from top dignitaries
  • USIIC celebrates 3rd Foundation Day

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • Former Sea Star VP to collect $512,719 whistleblower award
  • Wind farm support cats to have Rolls-Royce water jets
  • Warning on dangerous draining system modification
  • Gulf of Guinea crew kidnaps surge
  • Eastern Shipbuilding delivers another Bravante PSV
  • March 07, 2014 Kleven takes over Bergen Group OCV contracts
  • Jones Act tanker to be converted to shuttle in Poland

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • Port of Kalama Harbor Master elected as NMTA president
  • US rail freight traffic count rolls to up/down week
  • Port of Seattle names top police officer for 2014
  • Port of Los Angeles seeking candidates for Executive Director
  • Carriers working together to build new LNG vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • DSF cuts out of Torm's 13 vessel facility
    Company sells vessels to Oaktree
  • Why Ukraine's Black Sea ports matter for the global fertiliser market
    Disruption from the Crimea crisis would hit dry bulk shipping of both finished product and related chemicals
  • Brussels urges member states to adhere to NOx reduction plans
    Member states told not to support Russian proposals for a five-year delay on NOx tier III implementation
  • Nordea sells $166m of Torm bank debt
    Sale is at least the second major shipping divesture by Nordea so far this year
  • US LNG exporters benefit from energy security fears over Russian gas
    Risk to pipeline through Ukraine could push importing states to look west for new supplies
  • Greek owners scoop most vessels from Japan and Germany
    Many vessels traded between Greeks, according to online valuer
  • Second valemax enters China despite Beijing ban on largest bulkers
    Ship tracking data finds Vale Indonesia unladen off Qinhuangdao
  • The Week on Wall Street | March 7
    Free to read: Navios Holdings rated a 'buy' but opinions differ on Star Bulk
  • Shipping associations slam Suez Canal toll hikes
    Marine industry bodies are 'dismayed' as the waterway raises its fees for a third year
  • Europe's transport commissioner is tipped to lead Estonia
    Sudden return to Tallinn fuels talk of Kallas being named prime minister
  • Fejfer sets $1bn profit target for AP Moller-Maersk ports arm
    APM Terminals aims to be the world's top operator by 2016
  • Russian coal transit cargo suspended at Crimea port of Kerch
    UPDATED: Ukraine thinktank says shipments have customs clearance problems
  • North America container terminals weather storms on many fronts
    US Atlantic and Pacific ports face early tonnage cascade, population shift and contract talks
  • Higher volumes from new terminals drive 20% profit hike for ICTSI
    Philippines container port operator posts 12% volume growth in 2013 as Karachi joins the fold
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine narrows its losses to $672m
    High fuel costs and low freight rates offset 2013 cost-cutting and increased sales
  • The price of failure
    The more we know about why things fail, the better our preventive measures will be
  • Torm has high hopes for medium range tankers' spot earnings
    Better rates free Danish product shipping giant to focus on customers and tonnage

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • Anchorage sues MarAd over port project
    Expansion of the Port of Anchorage, Alaska, to handle more and larger containerships was mishandled by the US government, the city of Anchorage has alleged in a lawsuit seeking monetary damages
  • US ports score dredging funds
    Two Mississippi ports have received increased federal funding for maintenance dredging thanks in part to their representative in Washington
  • Oaktree takes more Torm tankers
    American private-equity company Oaktree has acquired another 13 product tankers from Denmark's Torm after buying nine last year
  • Shipping continues amid Ukraine tensions
    IHS Maritime research shows that commercial shipping does not appear to have been affected by the military standoff between Russia and Ukraine
  • Australian coal ports on cyclone watch
    Destructive winds and heavy rains are expected to hit the Queensland coast over the weekend as ports are put on cyclone watch and ships ordered out to sea
  • Commission to take up Philippines STCW concerns at IMO
    The European Commission is looking to open talks with the IMO in what looks to be an attempt to step back from derecognition of the STCW certification of seafarers from the Philippines
  • Seadrill raises SEK1.50Bn
    Seadrill, the London-based, Oslo-listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drill ship and rig operations, has raised SEK1.50Bn ($234M) in an issue of five-year bonds
  • Aker Philadelphia signs $120M loan facility
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, the Oslo listed company that builds Jones Act vessels in Philadelphia,USA, says it has signed a $120M loan facility with Caterpillar Financial Services to finance the construction of four product tankers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • Home Depot's New Strategy Tied to E-Commerce Growth
    A Home Depot fulfillment center.It begins with a leaky faucet, or perhaps a broken piece of crown molding, or a washing machine, or ceiling fan. Something needs to be fixed, replaced, improved or installed - and the right tools are required to do it. That specific need generates the demand...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe and Asia-US Rates Continue to Tumble
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Mar. 7, 2014. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to U.S. ports fell about $70 per 40-foot container from last week, while rates from Shanghai to northern European and Mediterranean ports dropped more than $100 per TEU for the fourth straight week...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for March 7
    Several container lines have scheduled rate hikes in multiple trade lanes from April to May, although any increases achieved could be temporary, as overcapacity continues to negatively impact carriers' control over freight rates. At JOC's TPM 2014 conference this week, panelists said container lines will continue to face challenging times in...
  • New CBP Chief Says He Understands Security, Trade Facilitation Balance
    WASHINGTON - Fresh off his Senate confirmation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske today acknowledged industry concerns that he wouldn't balance trade facilitation and security but said he understands the importance of doing so. The Senate yesterday afternoon approved President Obama's nomination of Kerlikowske to CBP, giving the agency...
  • 'Culture Is Critical' in Today's Hiring Market
    From left: Susan Pellechio, Staples; Mark D. Schweitzer, Archer Daniels Midland; and John Bowe, American Maritime Group.LONG BEACH, CALIF. - The transportation and logistics industry is dealing with "significant" issues surrounding human capital and succession planning, not just in the U.S., but on a global basis, said Tim McNamara, managing director...
  • Ottawa Requires CN, CP to Move More Grain Amid Delays
    The Canadian government is requiring the nation's two largest freight railroad to move about 551,000 tons of grains weekly or suffer daily fines of up to $111,000. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Agriculture Gerry Ritz said today that the order-in-council will more than double the weekly amount that Canadian Pacific Railway...
  • Truckload Revenue Leaps at Landstar System
    Higher first quarter volume and revenue at Landstar System reflect rising freight demand and truck rates, despite and perhaps in part thanks to severe weather. Load volume rose 2 percent in February, while revenue per load was up 7 percent, Henry Gerkens, chairman and CEO of Landstar, told financial analysts on...
  • Horizon to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Price-Fixing Claims
    Horizon Lines LLC has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle claims by U.S. government agencies that the Justice Department said were harmed by carrier price-fixing in the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. The settlement agreement ties up another loose end from the Justice Department's investigation of price-fixing by the three largest...
  • JOC Trucking Employment Index Flat in February
    JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size chart The JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index was flat in February as winter storms chilled trucking industry hiring plans. However, the February reading of 96.1 was still the highest for the trucking employment index since June 2008. Employment at for-hire trucking operators increased 1.1 percent year-over-year in...
  • APL's Seroka Cautiously Optimistic on US West Coast Labor Negotiations
    APL's President of the Americas Region Gene Seroka added his vote of cautious optimism yesterday to a growing list of industry executives who believe the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association will successfully conclude contract negotiations this summer. "Both sides want to get it done," Seroka told...
  • Hamburg Bucks Container Traffic Trend
    Feeder vessels at Hamburg's Burchardkai terminal. Photo ' HHM/Lindner.Hamburg increased container throughput by 4.4 percent in 2013, as surging Baltic traffic and a recovery on Asian services helped it to buck the downward trend across the North European port range. Port of Hamburg: Loaded container throughput, 2009 to 2013 Full-size chart Container traffic...
  • Controlling the Chaos
    Call it the "mega" age. The 13,000-TEU-plus vessels that have spawned the formation and expansion of alliances such as the P3, G6 and, most recently, Evergreen's joining the CKYH are the latest examples of a container shipping industry taking dramatic measures to control its fate. Those vessels and alliances, of course,...
  • Tentative Agreement With Truck Drivers Averts Vancouver Strike
    A potential strike at Port Metro Vancouver, Canada's largest container gateway, was averted after a government-appointed mediator helped hash out a tentative deal with port truck drivers, according to various reports. Under the tentative deal, union-represented drivers agreed not to strike and non-union drivers could be back on job as soon...
  • The Gathering Storm
    I've been reading various articles on Southern California's operating problems related to chassis, terminal conditions, truckers and an unfortunate internal report of a container sitting at a terminal in Long Beach for 10 days after being discharged from the vessel awaiting a trucker to take it to the railyard for...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • Torm pulls the trigger
    One of Torm's lenders has ordered the Danish operator to sell 13 products tankers to Oaktree Capital, the private equity firm that purchased eight ships from the same owner less than a year ago.
  • Hanjin wins crude deal
    Hanjin Shipping has clinched a $112.8m deal to transport crude for S-Oil.
  • South Korea opens up
    South Korea is relaxing the law to allow cargo owners to buy into domestic shipping companies or establish their own lines.
  • d'Amico cuts stake
    The main shareholder of d'Amico International Shipping has sold a 10% stake for EUR 29.32m ($40.66m).
  • HMM chops loss
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) posted its third straight year of losses but managed to curb the deficit after offloading some assets.
  • LDA: no new order
    France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has denied reports it has returned to China for bulker newbuildings.
  • China Ocean banking $7m
    China Ocean Shipbuilding is raising $7.3m from the sale of new shares.
  • Rangk rescheduled
    Singapore is holding an Admiralty auction for a fast support intervention (FSIV) arrested last November.
  • Palmali kickstarts order spree
    Palmali Shipping has signed up for five new tankers at its reactivated Armada Shipyard in Turkey.
  • Precious plan revealed
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Haisheng borrows from CSG
    China Shipping Haisheng has secured a CNY 800m ($130.58m) loan from its parent China Shipping Group (CSG).
  • Kleven takes Volstad duo
    Kleven Maritime has agreed to takeover a pair of half-built subsea newbuildings from Bergen Group which is scaling back on its shipbuilding activities.
  • CalMac grows
    Scottish ro-pax group Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) has pushed up passenger numbers in 2013.
  • SinOceanic cuts loss
    Norwegian boxship owner SinOceanic has reduced its fourth quarter deficit as financial costs fell.
  • Lomar confirms trio
    Lomar Shipping has exercised options for a trio of containership newbuildings at shipyards in China
  • Crew evacuated from tanker
    Six seafarers have been taken off a products tanker after it caught fire off Turkey.
  • CSAV pays second fine
    Chilean container line CSAV has agreed to pay its second penalty in a week in alleged price-fixing investigations in the US.
  • Heeeere's Polys
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Ukraine crisis intensifies
    Political tensions in Ukraine may end up accelerating the approval of applications for licences to export LNG from the US to countries that lack free trade agreements with the nation's government, a top equity analyst told clients Thursday.
  • Not fit for purpose
    A Chinese shipyard's failure to follow proper procedures looks to have cost a seafarer his life, an Australian accident report has found.
  • Paragon's playbook
    Efforts to establish strong relationships with top tier Chinese shipyards appear to be bearing fruit for Greek bulker and containership operator Paragon Shipping.
  • Petronas in Taiwan deal
    Petronas has extended its LNG supply ties with Taiwanese state-owned energy company CPC Corporation.
  • Baltic halts BCI 2014
    A revision of the Baltic Exchange's new benchmark capesize index appears to have suffered some early teething problems.
  • China cargoes still strong
    Iron ore exports to China from Australia's Port Hedland jumped 36% year-on-year last month, figures from the port authority show.
  • Fire hits Crowley barge
    Fire has struck a Crowley Maritime container barge off the Bahamas, the US Coast Guard said today.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • Senate confirms Kerlikowske as CBP chief
    As his first public speaking engagement as the new head of CBP, Gil Kerlikowske will make a surprise appearance at noon Friday at the CBP Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.
  • EU officials to vote on maintaining emissions momentum
  • DOT amends rail crude rules
    The Department of Transportation amended its emergency restriction regarding the transportation of oil via rail Thursday, as NTSB announced that a public hearing on rail crude will occur April 22.
  • Container carriers to see 'pain' for years
    Transpacific container volumes are expected to increase in the next several years, but increased capacity brought on by ships cascading from the Asia-Europe trade bring challenges as carriers seek to raise rates and prevent volatility.
  • UECC orders LNG pure car and truck carriers
  • UPS to report hazmat information electronically
  • Carriers: Driver pay will increase to combat shortage
    Annual driver pay may have to approach the $100,000 threshold in the next couple of years in order to attract enough employees to fill a driver shortage, according to one carrier executive.
  • Weekly GRI Roundup
  • CSAV pays fine in settlement with FMC
  • Investment firm buys Port Logistics Group

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 7, 2014
  • Volatile fuel prices in Houston
    Heavy demand and good avails reported at US Gulf coast port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Hanjin Shipping inks crude transport deal worth millions
    South Korean refiner S-Oil Corp to pay firm $112.8 million for its services.
  • Prices falling in Rotterdam
    Markets generally soft across Europe.
  • IFO prices move up in Fujairah
    Prices lacked direction in South Africa.
  • Crewman injured in fire on oil products tanker
    Tanker caught fire off Istanbul.
  • China 'looking at ECA style' controls
    Reports says proposals have been submitted to the state legislature.
  • 'Eco' ships are 'like iPhones', say ship financier
    Latest model proves to be the most attractive.
  • Sinopec expands its fuel oil storage capacity
    Storage space on Hainan Island in South China has become operational.
  • Shell: LNG bunker barge orders could rise to four
    Industry sources reported saying first barge order is close.
  • LNG fuelled passenger ferries to start bunkering in Norway
    Norwegian authorities give final clearance for gas-fuelled ferries to be bunkered with passengers on board.
  • Asian bunker prices broadly stable
    Narrow-range trading seen this Friday.
  • Reports: Fire on bunker barge in Turkish Straits
    Salvage crews tackled the blaze.
  • RoRo operator to add LNG dual-fuel carriers to fleet
    Newbuilds will be the 'world's largest' car carriers to run on LNG, according to shipbuilder.
  • BLT releases 2012 and 2011 results
    Firm is undergoing a 'transformation through adversity'.
  • Interactive map highlights 'higher risk' bunker spill zones
    Shows risks involved with maritime and offshore activities in the Arctic.
  • Profit up at Irish ferry operator
    But expects a 'substantially' bigger fuel bill from 2015.
  • Update: Titan saved from insolvency
    Court proceedings for winding up petition held today.
  • Piraeus and Greek short sea fleet focus for LNG meeting
    SNAME-led discussion to cover economics and technicalities of using LNG as marine fuel.

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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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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
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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
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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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