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July 10, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement levies GRI, peak season surcharge
  • China loses appeal to overturn US punitive anti-subsidy tariff law
  • US west coast docker and employers agree to three-day break in talks
  • Supply-demand match out of reach of bloated box ships' industry
  • Classification societies demand tighter box ship rules
  • 8,452-TEU Ever Lucky to enter Evergreen's Asia-USWC service
  • Oil exports to resume from two major ports in Libya
  • Korean Air wins debt relief with sale of Hanjin's oil, bulk business
  • TIACA hears calls for air industry alliances to halt fragmentation
  • Israel's CAL Cargo Airlines buys new freighters

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Able Shipping Agencies opens office in Hazira
  • Allcargo vessel successfully delivers its first consignment of bagged rice
  • MOL inks shipbuilding contracts with DSME for ice class carriers
  • WWL opens new office in Yangon, Myanmar
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • The CTO industry is today in a moribund state
  • Western DFC faces logjam due to other major projects
  • GDP may grow between 5.4 to 5.9 pc in 2014-15, says Economic Survey
  • Govt initiates anti-dumping duty extension probe on Chinese auto parts
  • INR improves against dollar ahead of Budget
  • UK offers £ 1-bn line of credit for infra projects in India

International Transport Journalweb site
  • CFL Multimodal opens new combined train route
  • Russian Railways Logistics supports cement plant
  • Honorary degree bestowed on CMA CGM's founder
  • DNV GL to explore risks associated with LNG
  • UTI India one of India's 50 best employers
  • New InnoWaggon under starter's orders
  • North Carolina's Marken picks new head of Emea
  • PIL - a member of loss-making carrier club
  • Europa Worldwide develops Southern hub
  • India to upgrade over 1,000 km of national highways
  • Weighty load of oil and gas equipment flies to Cape Town
  • WWL opens new office in Yangon
  • Emirates finalizes order for 150 B777s

Marine Logweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • HII to provide family healthcare centers
  • Amaroo Cruises takes delivery of whale watcher
  • Gibdock says ERP software brings efficiency gains
  • Parts of Navy shipbuilding plan "unsustainable"
  • UASC newbuilds use waste heat recovery to save fuel
  • DSME firms up more Yamal LNG carrier orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Port of Kalama dredging project earns environmental excellence award
  • Commerce Department releases U.S. export numbers for 2013
  • Intelligrated names Carlos Vega western region sales manager
  • Port of Olympia wants input on updated SEPA policy
  • Georgia Ports Authority testing USDA fruit shipment program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Indian economic reform could boost supra and handy owners
    Modi's budget due on Thursday sparks hope of higher coal imports for power generation
  • EU sanctions on National Iranian Tanker Co annulled
    Not the 'slightest evidence' NITC funds Tehran government, court rules
  • DSME seals Yamal LNG carriers amid absence of Sovcomflot
    South Korean yard finalises deals with Teekay-CLNG and MOL-CSD ventures
  • Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM withdraws P3 application from South Korea
    World's three largest carriers make expected move after following China's rejection of alliance
  • Euronav raises $125m
    Funds will part-finance four secondhand VLCCs bought yesterday
  • Nigeria must raise its game on piracy, UK Chamber of Shipping demands
    Oil exporter lagging behind regional neighbours, Platten warns
  • Is P3 'version two' imminent?
    Talk in industry circles of new alliance about to be unveiled
  • Why did the Chinese regulator torpedo P3 alliance?
    View that P3 Network would involve much tighter co-operation than traditional alliances was just one of the factors that influenced MofCom's decision
  • It's slow steam ahead for P3 carriers
    Analysts anticipate rise in use of lower speeds on Asia-Europe trade to alleviate costs
  • Maersk Line warns low-sulphur rules could add $150 per 40 ft box
    Danish line and Hapag-Lloyd outline emission control areas' cost impact from 2015
  • Vintage VLGCs enjoy new lease of life in red-hot spot market
    'Old lady' gas carriers are worth more working than being scrapped
  • Inactive box fleet falls to historic low
    Out-of-action containerships now represent just 1.2% of overall fleet
  • Euronav VLCCs ready for winter earnings bonanza
    Fleet expands in time for high demand expected in fourth quarter
  • Lyras demands action on ports of refuge
    Issue still unresolved 12 years after Prestige, says London Club chairman
  • Thoresen boosts bulker fleet
    Japanese-built supramax is the latest addition to the operator's vessel upgrade programme
  • PIL's first bond issue takes off in Singapore
    Offering raises $240m as part of ongoing S$1bn medium-term note programme
  • Maersk and MSC sign new vessel-sharing agreement - 2M
    CMA CGM not part of agreement - new partnership aims for early 2015 start-up

Sea-webweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Study warns Tampa cruise growth at risk
    Tampa will likely need to either relocate its cruise terminals or raise a bridge to avoid losing out on up to 2.8M future cruise passengers, a new study has revealed. The Florida Department of Transportation's "Tampa Bay Cruise Study Pre-Feasibility" report, released on 8 July, shows that Tampa
  • SNCM officers sacked over strike
    The Corsican headquarters of French ferry company SNCM came under attack this afternoon as local residents protested against the 16-day-old strike by the company's seafarers, which is affecting the island's economy. Demonstrators marched on the company's premises in the city of Bastia, forcing their
  • Huanghai secures multipurpose option
    Chinese yard Huanghai Shipbuilding has secured an option for a multipurpose vessel from German owner Nordic Hamburg Shipping. The 12,000dwt vessel will have an overall length of 144.7m, beam 22.8m, depth 11.55m, and capacity of 843teu. Delivery is scheduled for October 2016. The original order for
  • Typhoon threatens east Asian shipping
    Ships operating in the East China Sea have been advised to take shelter as 'super typhoon' Neoguri bears down on the region. China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center (NMEFC) alerted ships on 8 July to change their course and keep a close eye on high waves, which could reach 12m.
  • Euronav goes from strength to strength
    Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav has agreed to pay $342M to acquire four recently built Japanese VLCCs as it seeks to strengthen its position as the leading "consolidator" in the crude oil shipping market. The four vessels, which are expected to be delivered over the next 12 months, have an
  • ECSA warns of EU port reporting 'chaos'
    European shipowners' body ECSA has warned that attempts to create a "single window" reporting system for ships coming into EU ports risk resulting instead in a chaotic "medley of national single windows". ECSA said that EU plans to introduce the new single window by June next year were behind
  • Laem Chabang plans upgrade
    Thailand's gateway port Laem Chabang is planning to upgrade, the port's assistant managing director, Arporn Tantivejakul, told IHS Maritime. The plans include dredging a draught of 18m, which will enable the port to handle big ships, Tantivejakul said. The port is also considering inland waterway
  • Prosecution: Sewol crew liable for deaths
    Fifteen surviving crew members of the capsized ferry Sewol should be held liable for the deaths and disappearance of more than 300 passengers, the prosecution said yesterday. The 15 crew members, including captain Lee Joon-seok, are on trial over the 16 April disaster. The Sewol, carrying 476
  • Strong OSV demand upholds market shares
    Shares of offshore support vessel (OSV) market remain sanguine, according to Yeo Kee Yan, analyst from DBS Vickers Securities Research. Yeo recommended Nam Cheong as top pick with target price of SGD 0.52 ($0.41) per share. The stock currently traded at SGD 0.45 or $0.36 per share. Demand of OSV is
  • Taiwan's exports rose for fourth month in June
    Taiwan's exports totalled $26.8Bn in June, increasing for the fourth consecutive month, said its Ministry of Finance. The 1.2% year-on-year growth in June indicated a recovery of shipments from April to June, which amounted to $80.07Bn, up by 2.9% from a year earlier, and the highest level since the
  • PIL raises $241M from bonds
    Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) has raised $241M from selling bonds. The company, led by Teo Siong Seng, offered the bonds that have a three-year maturity period with a yield of 5.9%. It is the first time PIL has turned to Singapore's capital markets to raise funds. The bonds were
  • EOC posts lower 3Q14 earnings
    Singapore-headquartered offshore services provider, EOC saw a 59% year-on-year drop in gross profit to $2.6M in 3Q14 as compared to 3Q13. The company's 3Q14 revenue also suffered a 12% dip to $10.8M on quarter-to-quarter basis, while the profit before tax climbed 24% q/q to $4.2M. The decrease in
  • Daehan Shipbuilding in receivership
    South Korean mid-sized shipbuilder Daehan Shipbuilding was granted receivership from Seoul's courts on Monday. Accumulated losses resulting from low-priced orders precluded Daehan from reducing its debt and it began exploring court protection. The shipbuilder made the application to Seoul Central
  • SBI Offshore, Axon form joint venture company
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider, SBI Offshore, together with United States' Axon Energy Products, have agreed to form a Singapore-based joint venture company, Axon Rig Concept and Design Asia (ARCDA). The joint venture will engage in marketing activities, installation, commissioning and
  • Audit report: Lax regulation, corruption led to Sewol disaster
    South Korea's Board of Audit and Inspection yesterday released an interim report saying that lax government regulation, disaster control failure and corruption by some government officials contributed to the accident. The Sewol, which was more than three times overloaded with cargo, began listing
  • India pushes for more coal exports
    India's Ministry of Coal is urging the country's utilities to import more steam coal as it anticipates a shortage of 84M tonnes of the fuel. It said yesterday that India needs 551.6M tonnes of coal for the 2014/15 financial year but the availability in the country stands at 466.89M tonnes. As of
  • DSME wins another nine LNG ships for Yamal project
    Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) said today that it has clinched an order to build another nine ice-breaking LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project. The nine Arc7 ice-class ships are priced at a total of KRW2,864,300,000,000 ($2,830,500,000), working out to $314.5M per ship. The

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Correction: Teamsters initiate labor action at LA-Long Beach in midst of longshore talks
    In the article titled "Teamsters initiate labor action at LA-Long Beach in midst of longshore talks," published on July 6, a quote drawn from a tweet was misattributed to a longshoreman. The tweet was from the account of Jim Tessier, who is not a longshoreman, but rather a former Pacific...
  • CN imposes cargo allocations at Vancouver, Prince Rupert
    Canadian National Railway will issue equipment allocations to ocean carrier customers shipping through Port Metro Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert as it struggles to cope with what it called an unexpected surge in U.S.-bound cargo linked to the July 1 expiration of the U.S. West Coast longshore contract. Carriers...
  • CSX tunnel battle just part of broader freight pushback
    WASHINGTON - Less than five miles from the U.S. Capitol, southwest Washington, D.C., residents are waging a fierce fight against CSX Transportation's plans to rebuild and expand a tunnel to allow the double stacking of containers. Although the location might be unique, there are signs that local pushback against freight projects...
  • Drewry: Northern Europe-North America lanes evolving
    Trade between northern Europe and North America fell in May, but carriers are making moves to keep their utilization rates over 90 percent on both eastbound and westbound routes, Drewry says. Drewry's latest edition of Container Insight Weekly says that, North American imports from Europe fell to 238,000 20-foot-equivalent units in...
  • Why the P3 got busted
    Maybe you've heard about China's rejection of the P3 Network. In all seriousness, I'm hesitant to cover an issue such as this because of the overwhelming analysis and observation that has come before me. But I have strong feelings about why China refused to allow it and a lot of...
  • Picking up the P3 pieces
    In the end, does the "why" really matter? After 12 months of planning and countless millions of dollars, isn't it enough that China said no to the largest vessel-sharing alliance ever proposed? Well, yes, the reasons behind the failed partnership of Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. do indeed...
  • P3's demise shrouds the future of mega-alliances in doubt
    It ended so fast. With one statement, the countless hours and money spent over the last year to prepare for one of the biggest - if not the biggest - game-changers in global container shipping went up in smoke. When China's Ministry of Commerce rejected the P3 Network on June 17,...
  • Maersk warns of higher charges tied to low-sulfur limits
    Maersk Line said its customers face an additional charge of between $50 and $150 per 40-foot container on North American and North European routes that will be affected by new low-sulfur fuel limits that come into force in January. The carrier said its fuel bill will increase by around $250 million...
  • Allcargo inaugurates Project LEAP under its comprehensive CSR initiative
    'Leprosy Elimination Action Project (LEAP) has begun operations in seven primary healthcare centers across Raigad district.' Mumbai, July 09, 2014: Allcargo Logistics, through its NGO Avvashya Foundation inaugurated the Leprosy Elimination Action Project (LEAP) on 30thJune 2014 at Koproli Primary Health Centre (PHC). The project was launched with a vision to...
  • WWL opens new office in Yangon, Myanmar
    July 09, 2014, Tokyo, Japan - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has entered into a joint venture with Myanmar-based Carrier King Logistics that makes it the first independent company in the country to provide modern automobile distribution from port to consumer. With the rapid and on-going democratisation of Myanmar, a new consumer...
  • Unified Grocers, Inc. Names New VP of Logistics
    LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unified Grocers, Inc. ("Unified" or the "Company") today announced that Vic Versino hasjoined Unified in the position of Vice President, Logistics. He joinsthe Company from DVD rental kiosk company Redbox, where he was VicePresident of Logistics and Inventory, responsible for streamlining andautomating distribution...
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine takes in 3rd of five 13,100-TEUers for A/E
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has received the third of five same size ships with the arrival of the 13,100- TEU Hyundai Drive from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for US$129 million per vessel. The Hyundai Drive has joined the G6 Asia-Europe Loop 6 following the delivery of its sister ship, Hyundai...
  • Panama Canal Authority: Nicaraguan canal not a competitive threat
    The Panama Canal Authority, which earlier this year dismissed the possibility of an alternate canal through Nicaragua, had a more cautious reaction this week following the Nicaraguan government's approval of plans by a Hong Kong-based company for the proposed $40 billion canal. The canal authority said today it is evaluating the...
  • The ZIM HAMBURG reinforces Israel Express via Hamburg
    The North Europe Service 1 (NE-1) run by shipowners ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is the most important liner service linking Hamburg weekly with Israel via the Mediterranean. Transport volumes have grown continuously since 2007, in all by around 21 percent. In 2013 around 62,000 TEU...
  • New Chairman and Board Members appointed to the world's largest Trade Association dedicated to Maritime Industrial Relations.
    The International Maritime Employers' Council held its Annual General Meeting in London on Thursday 3rd July, following a meeting of the Board of Directors on 2nd July. During the meeting Members were asked to support the nominations of new Members of the Board of Directors, which included the appointment of Captain Rajesh Tandon, Operations Director...
  • Drewry trans-Pacific rate falls in between peak surcharges
    Drewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles stood at $1,800 per 40-foot container this week. Full-size chart Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles slid slightly this week, giving up some of the gain seen around the first of two peak-season surcharges for trans-Pacific carriers. Drewry's benchmark spot rate...
  • Yusen Logistics Innovates with Vibration-Control Pallets as an Alternative Technology to Air-Suspension Trucks in China and SE Asia
    Yusen Logistics has developed an innovative land transportation solution which offers an alternative to air-suspension trucks. Utilizing vibration-control pallets which protect freight from vibrations and sudden impacts during transportation, this new solution facilitates secure, reliable freight transportation, regardless of local road conditions. In the past, when transporting sensitive freight such as precision...
  • VOLGA-DNEPR DELIVERS 80 TONS OF OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT TO CAPE TOWN
    An-124-100 and IL-76TD-90VD freighters from Volga-Dnepr Airlines' fleet were called into action to deliver more than 80 tons of oil and gas equipment to Cape Town in South Africa. The An-124 flight carried five 13-metre pipes from Singapore weighing 60 tons. The pipes were shipped to Singapore's Changi Airport by truck...
  • Fast consignment information: EUROGATE Intermodal optimises IT structure
    Hamburg, 3 July 2014 +++ Rail transport service provider EUROGATE Intermodal (EGIM), headquartered in Hamburg, has been using dedicated IT solutions ever since its beginnings in 1993. The company's latest system "TRail" is a response to customers' wishes for quickly accessible consignment information.EGIM began development of "TRail" - derived from...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Crude awakening
    An equity analyst at Canaccord Genuity has initiated research coverage of six US-listed crude and product tanker operators.
  • Strike paralyses ports
    A labour dispute has crippled nearly a dozen Chilean ports, a leading logistics outfit told clients Wednesday.
  • Tanker tonic
    The reactivation of Libyan oilfields that have been offline since late last year will likely lend support to the tanker market in the months ahead, a leading forecaster told investors Wednesday.
  • Zhonggu fixes finance
    Shanghai Zhonggu Shipping has clinched financing for two of its 10 boxship newbuildings on order in China.
  • Euronav ups offering
    Strong demand from investors has prompted Euronav to increase its stock offering by $25m to help pay for four new VLCC acquisitions.
  • HSH chiefs cleared
    Six former directors of German shipping lender HSH Nordbank have been acquitted of accounting fraud.
  • Ports under scrutiny
    The European Commission has opened an "in-depth investigation" into whether Dutch terminal operators should be exempt from corporate tax.
  • Navios (almost) sells out
    Navios Maritime Holdings has raised a net $115.84m after nearly selling out its latest stock offering.
  • Atlantska wins more time
    Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has agreed an extension to its option agreement for another ultramax bulker at Qingshan Shipyard.
  • Lyras in refuge plea
    London P&I Club chairman John Lyras has added his voice to the chorus calling for concerted international action on places of refuge.
  • Coscol turns it round
    Shanghai-listed Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has returned to profit in the first half of 2014, despite a slight fall in revenue.
  • GE back to gas
    India's Great Eastern Shipping has re-entered the LPG sector a week after selling its last gas carrier.
  • Eimskip sells
    Icelandic container line Eimskip has signed up for a new cold storage joint venture in China.
  • Hongqiang scoops six
    China's Jiangsu Hongqiang shipyard has announced a deal for up to six new ultramaxes.
  • Another six for DSME
    South Korea's DSME has scooped six more LNG carrier contracts for the Yamal project in Russia, making it nine ships worth $2.8bn in two days.
  • Macquarie buys up IMTT
    Macquarie Infrastructure Company (MIC) has agreed to buy the 50% of International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) it doesn't already own.
  • Seadrill pulls $1bn bond
    Seadrill has pulled a potential $1bn bond issue at the last moment blaming a sudden fall in its share price overnight.
  • PIL taps bond market
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) has made its debut in the bond market in a move that raised SGD 300m ($241m).

American Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • ILWU leaders turn attention to PNW grain negotiations
    Robert McEllrath, president of the ILWU, said that ILWU members have been locked out of the Mitsui-United Grain Corp. elevator since February 2013 and the Marubeni-Columbia Grain elevator since May 2013.
  • Air cargo is mixed bag in June
    Airlines in Europe and the United States experienced varied cargo numbers in June, but officials all agreed that the current cargo market is difficult.
  • LLamasoft adds office in Japan
  • Hactl reports strong growth despite loss of Cathay
  • MOL, China Shipping JV build LNG transport ships
  • Euronav raises $125 million
  • Proposed Route for Nicaragua Canal revealed
  • Revenue ideas surface for highway, freight funds
    Proposals popped up Tuesday to address the shortfall in surface transportation funding and spur investment in freight-related projects as the Highway Trust Fund continues on its path toward a zero balance by the second half of August.
  • WWL expands in Myanmar
  • Marseilles Fos to see boost in rail service
  • Environmental goods trade liberalization talks begin
    In addition to the U.S., the other trading partners involved in the negotiations are Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, the European Union, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland and Taiwan.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 9, 2014
  • Port workers strike in Chile
    Expected to last until issues are resolved.
  • Bunker price slide enters its third week
    Prices for 380 cSt material in Rotterdam and Singapore at their lowest since mid-May.
  • Mid-week bunker prices on downward path
    Some supplier fully booked in Rotterdam.
  • Nicaraguan canal project closer to becoming a reality
    Route for the canal approved.
  • Prices generally weak in Fujairah
    Markets soft in South Africa.
  • New office for Global Risk Management
    Singapore branch has seen 'steady growth'.
  • Anti-fouling paint awaits EU approval
    Already approved in Japan and Korea.
  • Engine makers joins forces in US
    Gas-powered, dual-fuel market has great potential for growth.
  • Attacks on tankers could develop into 'organised piracy'
    Stolen fuel can find buyers in 'Singapore Black Market'.
  • Shipping giant to pioneer regular service through Arctic waters
    Mitsui to build 'icebreaking LNG tankers'.
  • Cheaper gas 'could stimulate LNG bunkering'
    Russian gas considerably below European prices.
  • Asian bunker prices trading down
    Market has been weakening for over a week.
  • Oil major launches ECA-compliant bunker fuel
    New fuel blend features properties of both MGO and HFO.
  • Japanese firm developing 'eco' engine system
    System to adopt common rail injection system.
  • European bank backs LNG-fuelled newbuilds
    $169 million loan approved for Fjord Line ferries.
  • African bunker player boasts stronger profits
    On the back of annual top line growth.
  • 'No impact' to operations with LS MGO, says HK supplier
    Tanks previously used for regular MGO now hold max 0.05% sulphur product.

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