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October 10, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • ICTSI to spend US$330 million to expand Manila terminal capacity
  • Masses of small box ships scrapped as mega ships dominate world trade
  • Israel's Haifa and Ashdod ports to be sold in full, media reports
  • Drop truck tax or face mass street protest, small truckers warn France
  • US Army Corps of Engineers okays Charleston Harbour dredging to 52 feet
  • Low-sulphur mandate to add 15pc to European shortsea freight rates
  • Crew suffering as MSC ship stranded in NZ Port of Tauranga
  • ATA economist says truck freight growing, but driver shortage looms
  • Shaving 48 hours: Global air freight debate moves from Milan to Seoul
  • Lufthansa Cargo pilots strike to keep 'freedom 55' pension rights
  • ULDs from CHEP Aerospace to lower TAP Portugal's fuel expenses
  • IAG Cargo, Exelsius hold cold chain good distribution workshop November 11

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • Capt. Vivek Singh Anand elected new President of MANSA for 2014-16
  • EXG executes movement of hydropower project to Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Final shipping industry lobbying for Ballast Convention solution before next week's crucial IMO meeting
  • FMC yet to approve 2M alliance
  • NYK & Mitsui & Co. conclude time-charter contract for new LNG carrier for Cameron LNG project
  • SCI looking at trade with South-East Asia
  • Rise in imports of terephtalic acid from China despite anti-dumping duty
  • Value of exports from US FTZs up by 13.7 pc in 2013: FTZ Board
  • India may develop river port in Bangladesh
  • NACFS AGM & seminar today
  • PPP will gain by EPC mode road projects: Gadkari
  • INR rises above 61 on heavy dollar selling
  • MP to develop 27 industrial parks for INR 3K cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Hängepartie bei der Elbvertiefung
  • EU's road traffic offence directive comes into force 2015
  • FM Logistic invests in personnel
  • Road charge hike for HGVs in Austria
  • SAP solution for holistic intranet concept
  • A fresh member for Trace
  • Wallmann & Co renews management crew
  • ITL Polska changing name to Captrain Polska
  • Garuda Indonesia Cargo to join Skyteam Cargo
  • French government suspends ecotaxe for trucks "sine die"
  • Laurels for Gezairi
  • Transmec's first train ready for departure
  • Inland Ports' association EFIP celebrates 20th anniversary
  • Transaero new to Murmansk and back to Eilat
  • FMC clears 2M

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • Last tractor tug delivered for new Panamanian locks
  • Fire on nuclear waste ship prompts evac of platform
  • New LNG carrier named in Japan
  • Deepening of Port of Savannah moves ahead

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • Port of Portland eyes expansion of Canpotex potash export facility
  • Drewry releases annual box review & forecast
  • Mitsui vessel rescues thee stranded fishermen
  • DOT freight transport index up during month of August
  • Georgia Port Authority sees first quarter gains

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • The commissioners have got it wrong on 2M
    The FMC has failed in properly applying the US Shipping Act and has hampered the creation of legal tools to asses global alliances from a global perspective
  • Kozmino's call on aframax tankers
    Crude oil export growth from Russian port to boost aframax work
  • FMC Commissioner calls for 'collaborative effort' to combat congestion
    Entire supply chain must play their part, says Commissioner Doyle
  • Maersk receives confirmation of FMC's 2M approval
    FMC says it will impose reporting requirements on 2M carriers
  • Transatlantic products trade back to earth with a bump
    Change in fortune highlights mixed year for product tankers
  • Savannah dredging project moves ahead
    Deeper water will improve tidal access and allow vessels to load more cargo
  • Aronnax@DMD: Simplified procurement gaining hold
    Viking Lifesaving is to expand the way it offers liferaft and lifeboat servicing to how it delivers smaller consumables
  • A year of change for containers
    Despite a busy first half, liner companies can expect little lasting good news
  • Pirates release product tanker hijacked last week
    Robbers syphon 5,000 tonnes of gasoil in attack showing familiar pattern in South China Sea
  • NYK set to receive LNG newbuilding in 2018 for Cameron LNG
    Ship will be owned by NYK subsidiary Tea Tree Shipping
  • Sanctions here to stay, says Salthouse
    Restrictions now part and parcel of shipping
  • Canada says owners' ballast water concerns are not based on scientific fact
    Shipowners' groups set to fight for last-minute compromise on equipment robustness at next week's MEPC
  • Yard Talk | Who will get the latest valemax order?
    Chinese yards set to benefit as compatriot owners sign deals with Vale
  • A new beginning
    A lot can happen in the space of a year as Lars Mikael Jensen has found out
  • China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry issues statement on stock rise
    Hong Kong-listed company shares leap as it confirms it has made the China shipbuilding 'white list'
  • Shipping to benefit from longer-term trade dynamics, says Lamy
    Polemis tells Athens conference it is a 'fallacy' that building new eco-ships will protect the environment

Sea-webweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • Shipping may not rebound until 2018
    Freight rates may not see a sustained recovery until at least 2018, said International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu. Speaking at the Danish Maritime Forum today, Sekimizu said that from his observation, shipping takes at least 10 years to recover from a recession and the
  • US approves Maersk-MSC pact
    Federal regulators in the United States have determined that a massive vessel sharing agreement between Maersk and MSC is unlikely to unreasonably increase transportation rates or reduce service. The 9 October decision by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) allows the Maersk-MSC VSA, otherwise
  • Hong Kong to renew vessel traffic system
    Hong Kong has awarded a contract to defence and security company Saab to renew the existing Hong Kong vessel traffic services system. The order value is HKD400M ($52M), a statement of Saab said yesterday. This contract will be delivered during 2015-16. The vessel traffic services system enables
  • IMO hopes to produce 40,000 seafarers by 2030
    The International Maritime Organisation hopes to see at least 40,000 qualified seafarers by 2030 as the merchant fleet grows. But attracting people to the profession is difficult, said IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu. Speaking at the Danish Maritime Forum today, Sekimizu said, "This is a
  • CSBC secures order for heavy-lift quartet
    Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corp has secured an order for four semi-submersible heavy-lift vessels from Singapore-based shipowner Greenland Petroleum Operation Pte. The four 65,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first three quarters of 2017. The shipbuilder's last order was for two
  • Crew hospitalised after ship blaze
    A seafarer is in hospital in a critical condition and all 50 crew evacuated after livestock carrier Ocean Drover set fire in the port of Fremantle, Australia, today. No livestock were on board the vessel at the time. A St John Ambulance spokesman told local media that one man in his forties had
  • Wisdom Marine profit up $39M
    Taiwanese carrier Wisdom Marine recorded profits of TWD$1.19Bn ($39.22M) for the first nine months this year, up by 11.79% year-on-year, according to its fiscal report released on Monday. The company made TWD$6.62Bn in the reporting period, up 6.1% from a year earlier, with its earnings per share
  • Thai PM visit boosts Dawei port project
    Mega-port Dawei is back on the agenda with a visit to Myanmar by Thailand's Prime Minister, as well as Japanese support, official sources acknowledged. Thailand's Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha's official visit to Myanmar today and tomorrow will include the Dawei deep-sea port, Thailand's
  • Wan Hai launches intra-Gulf service
    Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines will launch the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Express service (PSX) beginning 17 October. Two 1,200teu box ships will be deployed for this new service. The port rotation for this route will be Jebel Ali, Bahrain, Damman, Jubail, Jebel Ali, Karachi and Jebel Ali. The
  • Seafarer rescued off Tianjin
    A seriously injured seafarer on board a barge was rescued last week off Tianjin, China, after the vessel's anchor broke. The unnamed barge was drifting in gale conditions when the Beihai Rescue Bureau received a report at 6.50 local time on 29 September. The only crew member on board the barge
  • Nigerian piracy likely to rise ahead of polls
    Piracy in the waters of Nigeria is expected to rise ahead of the West African nation's general elections in February 2015. "There seems to be a connection between the electoral cycle in Nigeria and pirate activities," said Anders Bruning Westberg, researcher at Royal Danish Nautical College. "The
  • APMM boss: 'Shipping must accept falling rates'
    Despite growth in annual container trades, shipping companies must come to terms with downward pressure on freight rates as shipping capacity will exceed demand for some time, said A.P. Møller-Mærsk CEO Nils Andersen. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Danish Maritime Forum, Andersen
  • Missing Vietnamese tanker found
    Missing Vietnam-flagged tanker, Sunrise 689, was found after being ransacked by sea robbers, according to a report from ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCaap ISC). The master of Sunrise 689 made contact today with the Vietnam Maritime Administration and ReCAAP's Vietnam Focal Point, after
  • POSH aborts joint ventures with Grupo Pegaso
    Singapore-listed offshore marine services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has aborted the proposed acquisition by Grupo Pegaso of interests in the company's joint ventures in Mexico. Initially, the POSH proposed to partner Grupo Pegaso for a joint venture based in Mexico for the
  • EMAS Offshore debuts on Singapore Exchange
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider, EMAS Offshore has made its debut on the main board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading (SGX-TX), becoming the first company to dual-list in Norway and Singapore for capital raising. The secondary listing was made on 8 October 2014, providing
  • Mermaid Maritime increases stake in Subtech Saudi Arabia
    Singapore-listed subsea and drilling services provider, Mermaid Maritime has increased its shareholding interest in marine services provider Subtech Saudi Arabia from 70% to 95%. The investment will be done through Mermaid Subsea Services (International), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mermaid

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • E-commerce fulfillment model still up in the air
    The logistics of e-commerce fulfillment continues to change along with the whims of consumers, so although industrial real estate developers really want a single model to guide their planning efforts, it's not going to happen anytime soon. "What we're doing today is different than what we did 18 months ago," said...
  • North American intermodal volumes continue strong
    It was not another record high for North American intermodal, but strong intermodal volumes were reported on 13 railroads again this week, adding another chapter to the industry's growth story. Total North American intermodal and carload volumes, provided by the American Association of Railroads, grew in the week ending Oct. 4....
  • Maersk: Ship operators skirting emissions regulations
    Shipowners operating in emission control areas are skirting the system with falsified fuel delivery slips and a variety of other tactics, Maersk Group says. Danish authorities confirmed Maersk's claims that carriers are using a variety of tactics to dodge fuel emission regulations, IHS Maritime 360 reported. Ships operating up to 200...
  • Retailers: Unsettled ILWU contract has 'big impact'
    Dragged-out negotiations for a new West Coast longshore contract are adding to congestion and delays at ports and threatening supply chains for holiday-season goods, the National Retail Federation warned. NRF President Matthew Shay wrote to the presidents of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, urging them...
  • DHL drafts freight management system to meet capacity demands
    DHL Global Forwarding will secure long-term capacity in the trans-Pacific and on other trade lanes to help customers manage rising rates as global capacity tightens. DHL unveiled plans for a new freight management system, which would guarantee capacity to meet its customers' growing demands and help DHL side-step any potential delays....
  • Wan Hai slates new India-Mideast container service
    Wan Hai Lines plans to launch a new weekly container service between the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East in mid-October. The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Express Service, or PSX, will employ two ships with capacity of around 1,200 20-foot-equivalent units. The port rotation will be Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates; Bahrain; Dammam and...
  • Royal Mail sets aside funds to limit French antitrust fine
    Royal Mail said it has set aside £18 million [$29 million] as part of a settlement with French competition authorities over a possible violation by one of its subsidiaries of antitrust laws in the nation's parcel delivery market. "By agreeing to settle and provide compliance commitments now, Royal Mail will benefit...
  • Georgia plans additional inland terminals
    The Georgia Ports Authority expects during the next year to announce the second of six inland intermodal terminals it plans to develop to expand the port's reach across the Southeast, port authority CEO Curtis Foltz said. The inland terminals would be established under a "Network Georgia" program launched by the GPA,...
  • Ex-ILA official gets 18 months for extortion
    A former president of International Longshoremen's Association 1235 in Newark, New Jersey, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for extorting his members for "Christmas tribute" payments to the Genovese crime family. The sentence for Vincent Aulisi, 82, followed the 30-month sentence imposed last year on his son, Edward, for his...
  • Southern California industrial real estate market heats up
    The industrial real estate market in Southern California has come roaring back from the economic recession, especially in the vast port-dependent region known as the Inland Empire, a CBRE executive said Wednesday. "It's one of the best markets in the country," Darla Longo, vice chairman in Southern California, told the annual...
  • The big ship problem
    When 2014 is in the history books, one thing that will have become abundantly clear is that the container industry faces a big, big ship problem. The industry has known long before this year that ships were getting big. Indeed, they've been growing in size since the first vessel was launched...
  • Heavy demand in China for e-commerce logistics space
    HONG KONG - Global Logistic Properties (GLP) continues to grow its leasing portfolio as customers expand to cater to the fast rising demand for modern e-commerce logistics facilities on the Chinese mainland. The leading provider of modern logistics properties in China, Japan and Brazil this week signed pre-lease agreements totaling 527,000...
  • China e-commerce no generator of air cargo volumes, airline executive says
    SEOUL - China's e-commerce market continues to generate incredible year-over-year growth and huge amounts of hype, but AirBridgeCargo's executive president Denis Ilin brought the discussion down to Earth at an Air Cargo Forum panel in Seoul this week. The Moscow-based freighter operator said consumers in China were shopping more, but instead...
  • Guangzhou DC opened by Yusen to focus on consumer goods
    Yusen Logistics, the supply chain division of NYK Group, Japan's largest shipping firm by sales, said it expects significant growth in demand for warehouse services in the Guangzhou area. The region "has experienced economic development by taking advantage of its prime location as a hub for regional logistics, having excellent...
  • Profit motive behind oil refiners' Jones Act attack: US maritime leader
    U.S. oil refiners want to eliminate the Jones Act's U.S.-flag requirements for domestic shipping "for only one reason - so refiners can make even larger profits," said Tom Allegretti, president of the American Waterway Operators. Allegretti, chairman of the American Maritime Partnership, which represents U.S. domestic maritime companies, defended the 1920...
  • Major US railroads required to report weekly metrics following service problems
    Following months of service problems and public hearings, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board will require all Class I railroads to issue detailed weekly performance metrics for each major freight type, including intermodal. The STB handed down the decision today, which it hopes will "promote industry-wide transparency, accountability and improved service." The...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • US grain inspections surge
    US grain inspections are at their highest level since February, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  • Officers needed for growth
    The shipping industry will need to find around 40,000 qualified officers to cope with a potential doubling of the fleet over the next 15 years to cope with expected growth in seaborne trade, warns International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu.
  • Ebola impact to last
    The impact of the Ebola outbreak could have operational impacts for the shipping industry "deep into 2015", a shipping consultancy said.
  • Piracy threat remains
    Maritime crime figures have dropped in the third quarter of the year but piracy is continuing across the globe, posing a steady threat, a Dryad Maritime survey has found.
  • Tanker saves 167
    A Greek-owned tanker has saved 167 immigrants from a boat in distress off Benghazi, Libya.
  • EMAS seals deal
    Offshore firm EMAS has finalised three contracts worth more than $300m with Noble Energy.
  • GOS adds to fleet
    Ashok Garware's Global Offshore Services has added to its fleet with the purchase of a new vessel.
  • Kurdish oil offloaded
    Three vessels carrying Kurdish oil have appeared on a vessel tracking website with their draughts lessened, implying that they have offloaded their disputed cargo.
  • Swissco fixes trio
    Singapore-listed Swissco Holdings has sealed charter deals for three ships in the Middle East.
  • "Hello, darling"
    Positive reaction to John Fredriksen's new dry cargo giant continued today with Danske Bank branding the enlarged Golden Ocean a "new dividend darling".
  • Count yourselves lucky
    Shipowners who think they have been battered by recession in the last five years may, in fact, have escaped lightly.
  • Hallin closes down
    Singapore's Hallin Marine has officially shut down, the company's employees were told on Tuesday.
  • Atlantic pulls issue
    Singapore's Atlantic Navigation has scrapped a planned share sale after watching competitors' stock plunge in recent days.
  • BW crewman burned
    A BW LPG crewman has been taken to hospital after suffering second-degree burns off South Africa.
  • Tanker released
    A Vietnamese tanker that was missing for a week has been released by pirates who stole some of its cargo and injured two crew members.
  • Four for CSBC
    Taiwanese shipyard group CSBC Corp has won a deal to build four semi-submersible heavy-lifters.
  • Sewol captain "confused"
    The captain of the South Korean ferry Sewol has said he was not in his normal state of mind when the vessel started sinking in April.
  • NITC free of sanctions
    The European Union's time for an appeal against a summer ruling over National Iranian Tankers Co's (NITC) blacklisting has elapsed, resulting in the annulment of sanctions, the shipowner said on Tuesday.
  • US clears 2M tie-up
    The US has approved Maersk Line and MSC's containership alliance 2M, which should now be up and running in January.
  • Livestock carrier hit by fire
    Four seafarers have been hospitalised after a fire broke out on a livestock carrier in the port of Fremantle.
  • Parida reaches safety
    A ro-ro vessel that was left drifting without power off Scotland has been towed to safety by a Swire Pacific anchor handler.
  • Andersen queries PE
    AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Nils Smedegaard Andersen has raised serious doubts about the wisdom of private equity's rush to buy ships.
  • BOP opts to go asset light
    Barakah Offshore Petroleum (BOP) is set to adopt an 'asset light' strategy as it looks to execute its $700m order backlog.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: Retailers say lack of port contract contributing to congestion
  • FMC's Doyle highlights demurrage
  • Dredging to start soon on Savannah harbor deepening
  • AIG expands liability limits for railroads
  • Deringer grows consolidation services
  • UPS to expand My Choice, Access Point networks
  • FMC votes on 2M vessel-sharing agreement
  • SmartWay honors carriers for environmental leadership

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 9, 2014
  • Polar Code, BW management to top agenda at MEPC meet
    IMO hopes for Polar Code's approval at this session.
  • OOCL announces low-sulphur surcharge
    Rates will be reviewed monthly, says firm.
  • Shipping must lead in reducing carbon emissions
    BW Maritime CEO continues push for carbon tax.
  • 'Survival' in container sector is about controlling costs
    'Recovery depends on alliances and cost-cutting,' says Drewry
  • Vietnam's waters not safe, says Rear Admiral
    Comments follow latest hijack in southeast Asian region.
  • Cyprus oil terminal will take first delivery next month
    'Our aim is to serve 500 ships annually.'
  • 2M alliance OK for United States
    Vessel-sharing agreement doesn't seem to worry federal authorities.
  • Gulf Petrochem completes purchase of lubricant company
    Group includes bunkering among its activities.
  • Stocks of residual stocks climbing
    Inventories rose despite surge in exports.
  • Brightoil to expect better performance from oilfields
    Independent consulting firm forecasts better than expected capacity from oilfields.
  • Worldscale rates to reflect ECA costs
    Tankers should be able to charge more for operating inside ECAs.
  • TOTE close to finalising retrofit work
    Two ships will have engines replaced.
  • Russian firm explore sites for possible LNG facilities
    Development would add to bunkering infrastructure.
  • Newly-listed firm to adopt diesel-electric fleet
    Company started trading on SGX this Wednesday.
  • Greek shipowner buys 'eco' quartet
    Vessels expected to use 10% less bunkers.
  • Shipping lobby calls for global emissions reporting system
    Looks to IMO for 'further progress' on system's development.
  • GCC legal issues raise barriers of entry for players
    Bunker forum hears difficulties in establishing a business in region.
  • Update: Sunrise 689 found with gas oil missing
    Tanker went missing on Monday.
  • Ukraine: Vessels fined for understating bunker volume
    P&I Club notes a recent increase in the number of vessels caught.

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