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February 11, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco to hike Far East-US rate $300/FEU March 15 and again on May 1
  • 1,800 tonnes of raw rubber ablaze, but put out in Port of Savannah
  • Container carrier cost cutting reduced reliability in 2013: Drewry
  • Dalian port transshipments now cover Bohai and Yellow Sea ports
  • Guiyang plans logistics parks with annual revenues of US$164 million
  • Old Hapag chief, Box Club founder Jack Kruse dies at 84 in Hamburg
  • Construction commences on Jiangsu's Lianyungang-Yancheng Railway
  • Weihai mulls container shipping service to North Korea this year
  • US renews targeting businesses for evading sanctions in Iran trade
  • China Customs blocks US corn imports as GM dispute continues
  • Kerry Logistics to support Joseph Joseph's customer expansion plan
  • Sino-Kazakh Bakhty border checkpoint moves 6,400 tonnes farm produce
  • Kuehne + Nagel to handle more vodka exports for Destylarnia Sobieski
  • Legal expert: P3/G6 should win EU okay, but with modifications
  • Chassis Finder expands reservations, near real-time chassis reporting
  • Fuel-efficient, fuller aircraft cut US fuel use 18pc since 2001
  • Volga Dnepr Group completes role in helping 2014 Winter Games
  • IAG Cargo reconfigures bellyhold on new A380 Joburg flights

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
  • Bureau Veritas cuts energy-saving time with HydrOcean
  • Chris Jones to head Baltic Exchange's Singapore office
  • CMA Terminals & ICTSI sign agreement for 25 pc stake in Lekki International Container Terminal, Nigeria
  • CSAV adds Guayaquil to Mediterranean service
  • DB Schenker launches new product to speed up freight transport in Asia
  • Maersk Line most reliable carrier in Q4 2013, says Drewry
  • NYK to receive Special Achievement Award at 2013 Nikkei Annual Report Awards
  • Piraeus is now third biggest container port in Mediterranean
  • SC Ports Authority named "Spare the Air" award recipient
  • DP World's global box terminals show stronger second half performance across all regions in 2013
  • Fieo welcomes CCEA's approval to port infrastructure projects
  • Major Ports' workers to get improved pension benefits
  • Report recommends developing greenfield barge port at Tadadi in Karnataka
  • IATA welcomes a significant milestone in e-AWB adoption
  • Coffee exports surge on strong global prices
  • Exporters hoping for extension of interest subsidy
  • Exports of agri & processed foods up 20 pc in April-Dec.
  • Infra in North-East likely to get UK funding
  • INR turns marginally weak against dollar
  • Serbia seeks Indian investment in various sectors
  • Spices exports up 46 pc

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RZD Logistics working 24/7 to deliver Olympic cargo
  • Hawaii cargo carrier converts B737 in Florida
  • Vos Logistics commissions new distribution centre in...
  • HHLA sees growing volumes in 2013
  • Increasing orientation towards service and maintenance...
  • Someone new and yet old at the helm of PKP Cargo
  • Milsped Group sets up new affiliate in Croatia
  • Drewry: US ports snuggling up to counter carriers' power
  • Switzerland: road infrastructure has to be enhanced too
  • Envirotainer to open R and D/production facility
  • Four new Directors at Europa Worldwide Logistics
  • Blue Dart with higher sales, lower profits
  • DHL initiates new temperature sensitive service
  • Port Corpus Christi celebrates channel extension completion
  • Vom Donauhafen zum Güterzentrum
  • Australia: national heavy vehicle law takes effect today

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
  • Eastern Shipbuilding delivers another for HOS
  • Petrobras approves more OSV contracts
  • Midship Marine to build ferry for Mexican operator
  • Fiskerstrand books order for two LNG fueled ferries
  • Thrustmaster of Texas adds waterjets to product line
  • Advanced ASD tugs have unclutched tow drums

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • Seattle Port Board holding job quality public hearing
  • Diana Shipping issues Series B Preferred Shares
  • Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 'Deep Freeze' duty
  • Carlile Transportation hires Business Development V.P.
  • Boeing taps Peri Widener as V.P./general manager

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
  • Maersk Line returns 14 boxships
    KG fund says all the vessels have already been sold on
  • Has Maersk placed a winning bet on product tankers?
    As the Danish giant reshapes its tanker business a lot of eggs are being put in just one basket
  • Diana launches preferred share offering
    More acquisitions and debt paydowns flagged as possible uses of funds
  • Nordic American Tanker sees losses grow
    But suezmax owner looks forward to first quarter results on market improvements
  • More transparency can minimise casualties, says IACS chief
    Industry body urges operators and regulators to exchange information
  • Global box volumes grew 2% last year
    Weak Mediterranean demand makes its mark as 2013 world total edges up to 127m teu
  • Avance Gas set for major LPG fleet expansion
    New joint venture eyes growing opportunities to export US gas
  • Maritime Maisie continues to navigate a sea of uncertainty
    Tanker must discharge cargo but Japanese waters 'do not exist', says coastguard
  • Singapore confirms its third collision in two weeks
    Incident involving containership and tanker spills 80 tonnes of bunker oil
  • Cancellations boost bottom line for Precious Shipping
    Vessel-operating income is flat but $31m in gains flows from changed shipyard orders
  • P3 lines aim for late March clearance in US
    FMC has 45 days to review fresh information filed on Friday
  • Maersk Tankers confirms two medium range product tankers
    South Korea order brings refocusing of group's total bookings to six firm vessels
  • Longer-term growth in LNG shipping will come at a short-term cost
    Demand is heading for an upturn, but rates are falling and more ships are due to the hit the water
  • Genco could skip coupon payment
    Debt restructuring doubts may stop dry bulk operator 'throwing money out the door'

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
  • Imtech Marine to refit bridge systems
    Imtech Marine USA will refit the bridges of three Holland America Line cruise ships starting in April, the marine service provider said on 10 February
  • NAT highlights rate improvement
    Nordic American Tankers (NAT) reduced its losses in the final quarter of 2013 compared with the year before and reported rising rates and improved fundamentals in early 2014
  • Box ship collides with chemical tanker in Singapore
    There has been another collision between a container ship and a chemical tanker in Singapore
  • Brighter outlook for small container ships
    German shipbrokers have lifted their outlooks for small charter container vessels despite the current market lull
  • Golden Ocean acquires three Kamsarmaxes
    Golden Ocean Group has acquired three 2012 Korean-built 81,500dwt Kamsarmax bulk carriers, the company has announced
  • Condor Ferries hit by strike
    Condor Ferries services between the Channel Islands and the French port of Saint-Malo were out of action for a fifth day on 10 February as the company sought to reach agreement with French seafarers over pay and conditions
  • Otto Marine seals $40M AHTS contract
    Singapore-based offshore vessel owner Otto Marine has secured a $40M charter contract for an anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel
  • Containership capsizes, five missing
    A chemical tanker and a containership collided early today off the Pearl River Delta, resulting in the containership capsizing and five crew members missing, local authorities said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
  • 'Chaos' as Ocean Carriers Exit Chassis Ownership
    A chassis-shortage contagion that has plagued the three largest U.S. ports since late last year is a stark reminder to cargo interests, trucking companies and waterfront labor that the cozy world of ocean carrier-owned chassis has come to an end. A new world in which equipment-leasing companies and chassis pool operators...
  • P3 Could Sail Past US Regulatory Hurdle by Late March
    WASHINGTON - The P3 Network could be sailing past any U.S. regulatory hurdles by late March, after the three largest container lines responded on Feb. 7 to the Federal Maritime Commission's questions on their vessel-sharing alliance, which would be the largest ever in terms of capacity deployed. The commission is currently...
  • Postponed Deliveries, Scrapping Cut Capacity Growth Forecasts
    New estimates on postponement of ship deliveries and scrapping are already tamping down estimates on capacity tonnage growth this year. Citing "increased deferrals and scrapping estimates," Alphaliner is forecasting global capacity to grow 6.6 percent this year, down from 7.6 percent predicted as of late last year. Estimates for capacity growth are...
  • NY-NJ Terminals Battle Ice, Backlogs
    New York-New Jersey container terminals reopened on Feb. 10 to long truck queues as the terminals struggle with ice, congestion and delays that truckers say are causing cargo to be routed to other ports. The most severe congestion last week was at Maher Terminals. Today, it was at APM Terminals and...
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Feb. 10
    Major container lines hope to increase rates in multiple trade lanes in March, April and May, although any hikes achieved could be fleeting. Carriers' schedule reliability was down in 2013 and is expected to decline further in the next few months, as carriers continue to focus more on cost-cutting than on-time...
  • KCS to Aggressively Defend Mexican Concession Agreement
    Kansas City Southern Railway said Friday it will aggressively defend its concession agreement in Mexico but declined to say whether it would pursue legal action against a bill aimed at opening the country up to railroads other than the two existing concession holders. The Mexican House of Deputies on Feb. 4...
  • JOC Trucking Employment Index Rises
    JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size image The JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index climbed to 96.1 in January from a revised reading of 95.9 in December and November, as trucking companies surveyed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics hired about 3,200 workers. Revised figures for November and December brought the index lower than...
  • FMC Faces New Questions Over OTI Proposal
    WASHINGTON - Two months before sponsoring a bill this week aimed at reforming the Federal Maritime Commission, Rep. Duncan Hunter, the California Republican who chairs the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, urged the FMC to consider industry criticism of a proposed overhaul of rules for ocean transportation intermediaries...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
  • DSX plots expansion
    Greek bulker operator Diana Shipping has been added to the growing list of US-quoted shipowners that have turned to the capital markets for cash to fund fleet expansion.
  • Bondholders lose patience
    Bankrupt US tanker owner Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has cleared a number of hurdles on the road to redemption but some of its creditors seem to believe the Chapter 11 restructuring has dragged on for far too long.
  • Shetland Line sues
    A ferry operator is suing the Scottish government after losing out on a multi-million pound contract to run ships from the mainland to Orkney and Shetland.
  • Navig8 makes big LR1 move
    Singapore's Navig8 has been linked to a big bid to boost its LR1 presence with orders for up to 16 new ships in Korea.
  • Tsakos stretches one
    Tsakos Energy Navigation has extended the time charter contract on a product tanker at a "significantly improved" rate.
  • Farstad builds spot fleet
    Farstad has thrown its newest anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel straight into the North Sea spot market.
  • Stephanou buys in
    Greek owner Goldenport Holdings has appointed its recently recruited investor relations chief Alexis Stephanou to the CFO role.
  • NAT loss grows
    Suezmax owner Nordic American Tanker (NAT) has posted a bigger loss in the final quarter of 2014 as revenue shrank.
  • Gulf Nav stock soars
    Shares in troubled Gulf Navigation (Gulf Nav) soared today after the company reported its preliminary financial results for 2013.
  • Boreal adds double
    Boreal Transport Nord of Norway has ordered two more ferries at the domestic Fiskerstrand Verft yard.
  • Boxship and tanker clash
    A containership and a chemical tanker have collided in yet another accident in Singapore's waters.
  • PDZ eyes offshore
    Malaysian liner company PDZ Holdings is eyeing a move into the oil and gas sector with a potential new investor.
  • Farstad dumps oldie
    Farstad Shipping has offloaded its oldest platform supply vessel (PSV).
  • Turkish cargoship sinks
    A power failure and subsequent cargo shift has been blamed for the loss of a Turkish vessel in the Black Sea.
  • NAO adds PSV double
    Newcomer Nordic American Offshore (NAO) is adding two more platform supply ships (PSVs) through a second deal with Norway's Ulstein Group.
  • Pac Radiance reins in more
    Pacific Radiance has secured fresh charter contracts worth $59m from repeat clients in Asia.
  • Golden Ocean swoops for trio
    John Fredriksen-backed Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) has snapped up three modern kamsarmax bulkers.
  • Maersk adds MR options
    Maersk Tankers has increased its MR order at South Korean shipyard Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to six ships.
  • Pappas moves for VLCCs
    Greece's Oceanbulk has returned to Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea for its first tankers.
  • Aratere Keppel bound
    A New Zealand interisland ferry is heading to Singapore for repairs that will see the ship out of action for weeks.
  • Arms ship free to go
    A North Korean ship arrested in Panama over a Cuban arms cargo has been freed according to the Panama Canal Authority (ACP).
  • Otto North Sea bound
    Otto Marine has secured a charter for a recently delivered anchor handler newbuilding for work in the North Sea.
  • Bourbon back at Vard
    Vard Holdings, the Norwegian shipbuilder, has won a newbuilding contract from Bourbon for an Arctic-capable anchor handler.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
  • Portland to spend up to $4 million on subsidies to keep container service
    The commissioners of the Port of Portland, Ore., will consider a program to spend up to $4 million on incentives to keep container carriers calling the port when they meet on Wednesday.
  • Analyst: Maersk will do fine with or without P3
  • DB Schenker launches new Asia service for faster freight
  • Integrators look for bigger healthcare market share
  • Virgin Atlantic reports strong gains in 2013
  • Rail Intermodal shipments up 4.6% in 2013
  • ACP, contractor revive talks over stalled Canal project
  • Panama Canal fines N. Korean vessel for violating rules
  • Jack Muhs named head of FedEx Trade Networks
  • U.S. promotes 'Made in Rural America' exports
    "This initiative is charged with bringing together federal resources to help rural businesses and leaders take advantage of new investment opportunities, and access new ... markets abroad," the White House's Rural Council said.
  • Executive moves
  • Cass Freight Index projects a 'bumpy ride'
    Shipment volumes and freight expenditures continued their decline in the new year, with a "bumpy ride" predicted for the future, according to January's Cass Freight Index Report.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
  • Bunker players face new controls
    Russian customs authorities want suppliers to provide more documents.
  • IFO prices start week firm in Fujairah
    180 cSt firm in Cape Town, Durban.
  • Tight avails in Rotterdam
    Vessels backed up in Gibraltar from bout of bad weather.
  • Global Risk appoints oil risk manager
    Focus is to grow the business in southern Europe.
  • Sohar to outline its ambitions at Bunkerworld Bunker Lunch
    Bunkering is 'critically important' to Omani port.
  • Egypt to import more fuel oil
    Imports could double during the summer months.
  • US Coast Guard gives guidance on LNG bunkering
    Draft policy outlines safety requirements for practice.
  • Singapore: New collision pierces bunker tank
    80 metric tonnes spilt in incident involving chemical tanker and containership.
  • Bunker spills clean up complete
    About 680 mt of marine fuel contained and cleared, says MPA.
  • Bunker prices rebound in Asian trade
    Prices firmed across all grades.
  • Falling crude values boost confidence among Taiwanese box lines
    Bigger ships and slow steaming add to better cost control.
  • Bapco oil exports marginally up in 2013
    Most of fuel oil exported were headed for Middle East bunker market.
  • Tech firm rides upswing from LNG marine fuel market
    Bestobell Marine makes valves for engines.
  • Bunker spill spotted in the Black Sea
    Cargoship capsizes off Bulgarian coast.

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