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July 11, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk fixes Asia-N Europe network as P3 Alliance crumbles
  • TSA lines push for general rate hikes between now and August
  • West Coast ports contract expires and brings a surge in imports
  • Shanghai port's June box volumes rise 11pc to record 3.06m TEU
  • Economists' poll shows second quarter GDP growth steadies at 7.4pc
  • Trans-Pac Partnership talks to take grouping to final stages: Japan
  • Case over US$1.6bn in cost overruns at Panama Canal to begin
  • Sino-Global Shipping America to buy Longhe Ship Management HK
  • Freight rates enjoy summer rally: Alphaliner
  • 6,350-TEU Zim Hamburg joins Zim & MSCs' N Europe-Med (NE-1)
  • West Coast ports contract expires and brings a surge in imports
  • Sohar port handles first 10,000-TEU vessel
  • Israeli government goes to Supreme Court to keep Zim's golden share
  • KMTC takes in charge the 5,466-TEU 'mumbai'
  • Hactl first half volume up 13.6pc despite big Cathay cargo opening
  • India's government fast tracks air freight stations (AFS)
  • Alabama's Huntsville airport traffic jumps back in June
  • Panalpina strives to reduce environmental impact of air cargo lift
  • Fairbanks airport expands for more freighters, but pace is slow

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • London P&I Club Chairman calls for international action on ports of refuge
  • MSA Shipping successfully organises all-India managers meeting
  • MSC & Maersk Line enter into multi-trade vessel sharing agreement
  • Iron ore exports plunge 41 pc in Q1
  • Oilmeal exports plunge 31 pc in Q1
  • Budget 2014-15 proposes new port projects, comprehensive shipbuilding policy, reviving SEZs
  • GMB revives Parodiya jetty near Salaya
  • ICTSI terminates contract with L&T Shipbuilding to operate Kattupalli container terminal
  • Rating agency ICRA's reaction on port sector-specific proposals in the Budget
  • Govt scraps incentives on SMP exports
  • INR pares early gains against dollar
  • BRICS bank to be launched next week: Russia
  • MACCIA delegation meets CIDCO officials on infrastructure issues near JN Port

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New rail service between UK and Turkey
  • German-French cold chain goes into action for Bastille Day
  • Nicaragua unveils route for Atlantic-Panama canal
  • Western Bainoona Group to utilise Etihad Rail services
  • "Spirit of St Louis" crosses Atlantic once more
  • MOL and China Shipping cooperate on LNG newbuildings
  • Russian Railways starts developing Baikal-Amur mainline
  • Geis participates in parcel collection network in Czechia
  • Uzbekistan Airways returning to Ukraine
  • DP DHL retains existing CEO and names new one
  • System Alliance participating in EcoTransIT initiative
  • Beware - pirates in Southeast Asia, says Sami
  • Zetes supports DPD Ireland's delivery process optimisation
  • China Eastern stepping up South Korea operation too
  • Baltic Exchange honours Zodiac Group boss

Marine Logweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • Teekay LNG inks contracts for six Yamal LNG carriers
  • Rolls-Royce to design and equip stern trawler
  • Wilson Sons to built two Damen PSVs for Petrobras charter
  • NYK orders LNG bunkering vessel
  • Ezra to consolidate EMAS Marine and EOC
  • BAE San Diego shipyard gets $15.8 million contract mod
  • Southeast Asia piracy threat increases

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • Port of Olympia eyes advisory for Marine Terminal Master Plan
  • Trucking association releases driver turnover rate numbers
  • Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service gives update on Pacific Northwest grain talks
  • Port tracker report finds record-breaking import levels
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of port strike in Chile

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • Maersk is mystery seller behind latest Euronav VLCC purchase
    Maersk Tankers buys four VLCCs that it bareboat charters, then sells them to Euronav
  • Baltic Exchange appoints new chairman
    China Navigation's Guy Campbell replaces Quentin Soanes
  • European shippers concerned over 2M Asia-Europe marketshare
    ESC also calls for monitoring programme for proposed new alliance
  • Shippers call for 'unreliable' shipping line service levels to improve
    Vessel-sharing agreements such as recently announced 2M could address shipper issues
  • Shipping losses hit DNB share price
    Shipping portfolio down by over a third, Norwegian bank admits
  • Lloyd's Register helps UK port become LNG bunkering hub
    Classification society promotes safe LNG bunkering
  • Maasvlakte2 legal dispute reaches crucial stage
    Judge given until September to assess ECT lawsuit
  • Teekay's $2.1bn order for six LNG ships 'solidifies' its role in Yamal project, says Evensen
    US-listed owner paying around $350m for each newbuilding
  • Iranian tanker sanctions remain despite EU court annulment
    NITC restrictions stay in place pending possible appeal, lawyer confirms
  • SHI wins $441m order for three tankers
    South Korean yard to build high-specification ships at $147m apiece for European company
  • Zim golden share saga takes fresh twist
    Israel's government appeals against court ruling on the future of its stake in the line
  • IRISL anticipates end of sanctions on Iranian shipping
    Issue set to be raised at Vienna talks
  • Brussels launches investigation into Dutch port tax regime
    France, Belgium and Germany also informed of concerns over port taxes
  • Maersk and MSC to be sole partners in east-west trades
    All other co-operative arrangements will end, says Maersk's Søren Skou, who puts overall 2M market share at below 30%
  • Thumbs up for 2M from Macquarie
    Bank says planned Maersk-MSC tie-up is best case alternative to P3
  • Three subsidiaries of Chinese state carriers head back into the black
    CMES, Cosco Shipping and CSC Phoenix expect to report net profits for January-June
  • VLCC earnings climb steadily, at last
    After two months in the doldrums, earnings are coming back
  • US Department of Energy downgrades Iraqi crude production
    Violence has introduced 'significant uncertainty into Iraqi oil outlook' says US

Sea-webweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • Genco emerges from bankruptcy
    Peter Georgiopoulos-chaired Genco has successfully exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a newly filed court document confirms. "On July 9, the effective date of the first amended prepack plan occurred and the plan was substantially consummated," wrote Genco's counsel. Genco announced the judge's
  • US anticipates record box volume
    Hedging by retailers against supply chain disruptions is causing a surge of US container imports, a shipper group has revealed. The National Retail Federation (NRF) on 9 July said it expects import box volume at major American container ports to hit 1.5M teu in July - the highest monthly tally in
  • European Commision launches port tax probe
    The European Commission has opened a series of investigations into fiscal practices at European Union ports. The commission's competition directorate has started an in-depth investigation into corporate tax exemptions at the Dutch ports of Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Zeeland, Groningen, and Moerdijk but
  • ExxonMobil debuts ECA fuel
    ExxonMobil Marine Fuels & Lubricants has unveiled a new marine fuel category to ease compliance with the 0.1% sulphur cap within Emission Control Areas (ECAs) starting 1 January 2015. ExxonMobil Premium Heavy Distillate Marine ECA 50 (HDME 50) has been formulated to offer the low sulphur content
  • Samsung wins high-spec shuttle tankers
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured an order for three high-specification icebreaking shuttle tankers from an undisclosed European owner. The order is worth KRW 446Bn ($440M). Sources indicate that the three vessels are likely to be slightly larger than the 72,700dwt
  • French ferry workers suspend strike
    A strike by seafarers at French Mediterranean ferry company SNCM has been 'suspended'. Members of the unions involved voted to end the 17-day-old strike after winning an assurance that no attempt would be made to put the struggling company under court administration before the end of October. Union
  • COSCON to close eight US offices
    Cosco Container Lines (COSCON) Americas is to close most of its regional offices in the United States as it centralises its North American operations in 2015. The carrier will close offices in Boston, Charleston, Chicago, Henderson, New York, Norfolk, San Francisco and Seattle, and all business will
  • Ezra to expand offshore support business
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider, Ezra Holdings (Ezra) has plans to consolidate its offshore support services division, EMAS Marine, into its associated company, EOC, which is listed on the Oslo Bors, Norway. Upon completion of the transaction, the enlarged EOC group will be one of the
  • Yinson receives offer from BW Offshore
    Malaysia-listed floating production unit player, Yinson Holdings has received an offer from BW Offshore to either sell down or increase its stake in the Petroleo Nautipa FPSO, currently in Nigerian waters. BW Offshore had proposed to reach a mutual agreement over the eventual 100% ownership of the
  • Insight: German cruise ship showered with debris from Hamas rocket attack
    On 7 July, the German 69,000GT cruise ship AIDAdiva was hit by debris from a Hamas rocket which was intercepted by an Israeli 'Iron Dome' missile defence battery as it left the port of Ashod, a mere 29km from the Gaza strip. The debris did not cause any damage and was removed by the crew
  • Yamal LNG orders augur well for DSME
    Winning 10 LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project bodes well for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) long-term earnings, said a shipbuilding analyst today. DSME yesterday clinched nine of the orders from Teekay, Mitsui OSK Lines and China Shipping LNG, in addition to an earlier order
  • Maersk Line seals 10-year VSA with MSC
    Maersk Line has entered a 10-year vessel sharing agreement (VSA) with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on the Asia-Europe, Transatlantic and Transpacific trades. This comes after Chinese authorities rejected the proposed P3 Network last month. The VSA will be referred to as 2M and it differs
  • COSCOL returns to profit
    COSCO Shipping (COSCOL), the project cargo arm of China COSCO Group, has returned to profits of CNY11.4M ($1.9M) in the first half of 2014. Revenues fell 1.6% year-on-year to CNY3.6Bn during the period, a flash financial report of COSCOL stated today. Excluding on-off items, however, COSCL still
  • Dawei port developer silent on holding company
    Investors in Myanmar's Dawei port development have sidestepped a suggestion the mega-port project needs a holding company to spread the risk as the venture inches on. Dawei is currently being developed by the Myanmar and Thai governments who have established a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company
  • Zhonggu Shipping gets financing for box ships
    Shanghai Guojin Leasing and Shanghai-based Zhonggu Shipping Tuesday inked an agreement on financing two of Zhonggu Shipping's 2,500teu box ships. Zhonggu has placed orders for 10 2,500teu eco box ships at Zhoushan Wuzhou Shipbuilding & Repairing in September, 2013, which are scheduled to be
  • ClassNK, Transas to collaborate on simulator standards
    Japanese classification society ClassNK and Russia-based Transas Marine signed a memorandum of understanding on 8 July to jointly develop new standards, rules, procedures and guidelines related to classification of maritime simulators. New regulatory requirements will need fine-tuning of both
  • Panamax rates pick up
    Panamax bulker rates have finally found a floor as owners' decision to idle some ships created upward pressure on the freight market. As of yesterday, daily timecharter rates averaged $5,677, compared to $3,890 a week ago. Brokers told IHS Maritime that more coal exports from Indonesia to India,

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • Savannah port pilots change course on restrictions
    Ship pilots at the Port of Savannah, who said earlier this week that vessels wider than 142 feet must transit the Savannah River during flood tide, now say the ships may move at other times if they are assisted by two tractor tugs. The Savannah Pilots Association said it revised its rules...
  • Tacoma wins back long-time Seattle customer
    The Port of Tacoma sealed a new deal with with Washington-based carrier Westwood Shipping Lines for the line to move its Puget Sound port of call back to Tacoma. The announcement, reported by The News Tribune of Tacoma, Washington, means Westwood will return to the port after an absence of 31...
  • Teamsters take their case to city of LA - and a shipper
    The Teamsters union today promised to turn up the heat on trucking companies and marine terminals in Los Angeles-Long Beach harbor, although their efforts did not affect cargo-handling and gate operations in the nation's largest port complex. Justice for Port Truckers, which is affiliated with the Teamsters, continued to picket the...
  • Taking Stock of "2M" [Infographic]
    The world's two biggest container lines today announced plans to launch a 10-year vessel-sharing agreement, dubbed 2M, to cover more ports with direct services and improve efficiency through better utilization of vessel capacity and economies of scale. If approved by regulators, Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. will deploy 185 vessels...
  • Truckers criticize NY-NJ task force report
    Two organizations representing New York-New Jersey port drayage companies are complaining that truckers' concerns got short shrift in an industry-side task force's recommendations of ways to make the port run more smoothly. The New Jersey Motor Truck Association and the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers issued separate statements criticizing several of...
  • Trucks get access to Chicago inland port shortcut through fall 2015
    A shortcut to a major intermodal complex in the Chicago area should be accessible to truckers until at least the autumn of 2015 now that a trial concerning a repealed ban isn't expected until then. That's a major relief to trucking companies and the shippers they serve, many of them grain...
  • Indian container volume rose in April-June quarter
    The volume of containers shipped via major ports in India climbed nearly 4 percent year-over-year from April to June, the first quarter of fiscal year 2014-15, showing signs of a slight turnaround in global trade. Total volume at the country's 12 state-owned gateway hubs reached 1.94 million 20-foot-equivalent units, up from...
  • Lower ship slot costs are pulling down rates, Drewry says
    The unit cost advantage container carriers are gaining by operating mega-ships is having the effect of dragging down freight rates at a time when all but the top lines are struggling to remain profitable. Martin Dixon, Drewry's director and head of research products, said freight rate development is being driven by...
  • Retailers expect continued growth in containerized imports
    With West Coast longshore contract negotiations still underway, U.S. retailers expect to bring in record levels of merchandise this month to protect against supply chain disruptions, pushing up container import projections for the first half of the year. Import volume at major U.S. container ports is forecast to total 1.5 million...
  • Lufthansa Cargo cuts capacity as volume slumps
    Lufthansa Cargo is cutting freighter capacity in response to continued weakness in global cargo demand that saw its volume slump by 8 percent year-on-year in June with no signs of a pickup in sight. The German all-cargo airline carried 137,000 tons of freight in June, taking the first-half total to 807,000...
  • Djibouti pulls DP World container terminal concession
    Djibouti has annulled DP World's operating concession at the Doraleh Container Terminal and has begun arbitration proceedings over alleged corruption. The government of the Horn of Africa nation said it rescinded the agreement after an investigation indicated the deal signed with DP World unfairly favored the Dubai port operator. The government will...
  • Chilean port workers strike disrupts container cargo
    Port workers in Chile have been on strike since July 8, according to maritime service provider Inchcape Shipping Services. The strike, organized by Union Portuaria, is primarily disrupting container and dry cargoes at multiple ports, including Iquique, Tocopilla, Caldera, Huasco, San Antonio, Lirquen, San Vincente, Coronel and Puerto Montt, according to...
  • Manila gives carriers 90 percent off to call elsewhere
    The Philippine government will give vessels that call at the nearby port of Batangas a 90 percent discount on docking fees over weekends from August in a desperate bid to clear the country's chronically clogged terminals. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), the Bureau of Customs (BoC), the Department of Trade and...
  • Maersk and MSC to attempt new east-west alliance
    Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. are planning a huge 10-year vessel-sharing agreement early next year in the Asia-Europe, trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trades as the carriers strive to better utilize capacity in the wake of their failed bid to launch the P3 Network. The VSA, if it's approved by regulators, will...
  • North American freight volumes hit pre-recession high
    Cass Freight Index through June 2014 Full-size image Five straight months of growth have pushed North American freight shipments to a height not seen since the beginning of the recession, according to the Cass Freight Index. Cass reported its volume index rose yet again in June, coming in at 1.2, which is 2.4...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • New kid on the block
    A commercial lender headquartered in New York is mounting a campaign to break into the maritime shipping industry.
  • Loan losses rise
    DNB turned in a second-quarter profit Thursday but the gain was overshadowed by impairments and the lacklustre performance of its shipping portfolio.
  • Chevron takes two
    A leading US oil major appears to have hired a pair of suezmax tankers to transport crude from Russia to the Far East.
  • Kerr-Dineen returns to Baltic board
    The prospect of change at the Baltic Exchange has received a boost after shareholders backed its former chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen's bid for re-election to the board.
  • Maersk Tankers unmasked
    Maersk Tankers (Maersk) has emerged as the counterparty behind the recent sale of four VLCCs to Euronav in a transaction worth $342m.
  • Triyards lands order
    A Singaporean shipbuilding conglomerate has secured contracts to construct a pair of liftboats.
  • All eyes on China
    Chinese ship finance has "snowballed" in recent months as it supports its shipyard sector, according to Singapore lawyer Simon Spells.
  • Chowgule ups profit
    India's Chowgule Steamship has begun its financial year with a stronger showing despite lower revenue.
  • SNCM blockade ending?
    French unions have agreed to call off a strike at Corsican ferry company SNCM in a row over its future survival.
  • One killed in clash
    A Swedish fisherman has died after his boat was in collision with a Latvian general cargoship.
  • Samsung books trio
    Samsung Heavy Industries of Korea has announced an order for what appears to be three very expensive new tankers for an unnamed European owner.
  • CMES heading for profit
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is expecting to return to profit for the first half of 2014.
  • Gdansk threat fades?
    The threat of bankruptcy hanging over Poland's Gdansk Shipyard looks to have receded.
  • Ugland offloads barges
    Norway's JJ Ugland has sold off two of its older barges.
  • Nobu opposes merger
    Nobu Su has said he objects to the proposed $1bn merger deal between Star Bulk Carriers Corp and Oceanbulk.
  • After P3...2M
    Maersk Line and MSC are teaming up on key trade routes through a vessel sharing agreement (VSA), less than a month after Chinese authorities killed their P3 Network alliance with CMA CGM.
  • EOC swallows EMAS
    Ezra Holdings is to inject its offshore support services division, EMAS Marine, into its Oslo-listed associated company EOC Ltd.
  • CCL stays at New Orleans
    Carnival Cruise Lines signed a new agreement with the Port of New Orleans that will see it continue to use the port until 2019.
  • Maersk exits BWTS firm
    AP Moller Maersk has sold its stake in ballast water treatment system (BWTS) company Desmi Ocean Guard.
  • Genco reborn
    One of the darkest chapters in the history of Genco Shipping & Trading appears to be drawing to a close.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • Striking drivers promise 'widespread chaos' at LA/Long Beach ports
    "Long truck lines are expected at the ports ... as drivers and their allies picket Green Fleet Systems, Total Transportation Services, Inc., and Pacific 9 Transportation trucks," Justice for Port Truck Drivers said.
  • ILWU, grain companies meet with federal mediators
    The companies are seeking a contract with terms similar to those the ILWU signed with the new Export Grain Terminal that opened in Longview, Wash., in 2012.
  • United's June cargo activity tops Big 3 domestic carriers
  • U.S. steel exports dip in May
  • Great Lakes rising... but not yet enough
    U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers are grateful for the increased water levels in the lakes, however it has not yet resulted in full loads of iron ore, coal, limestone, cement and other cargoes.
  • Maersk, MSC enter 10-year VSA
    The vessel-sharing agreement, called 2M, replaces all existing VSAs and slot purchase agreements that the two liner carriers had with each other in these trades. Maersk explained the 2M VSA differs from the earlier proposed P3 Alliance.
  • Chassis Finder releases Android, iPhone apps
  • Ex-Im Bank president touts U.S. exports in China
  • Senate confirms Vetter as chief ag trade negotiator

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 10, 2014
  • Avails tight in Fujairah
    Suez: IFO prices unchanged.
  • Prices continue softening in Rotterdam
    Good demand in Hamburg.
  • Maersk: ECA costs will be added to bunker surcharges
    Customers could face paying an extra $150 per forty foot container.
  • Oil firm in LNG ship supply deal
    LNG bunkering to be available to Danish ferry in 2015, expansion eyed.
  • UK port wants first mover status on LNG bunkering
    Hires class society to develop operational guidelines.
  • Fuel oil stocks fall in Singapore
    Inventories at seven week low.
  • Maersk and MSC in new bid to form alliance
    Agreement could become operational early next year.
  • Common ground sought on LNG bunkering guidelines
    Class societies to survey emerging guidelines on LNG bunkering.
  • Asian bunker prices slip further
    Small losses seen in Thursday's trade.
  • Fuel oil imports head to China's bunker sector
    'Teapot' refineries continue to use asphalt as their preferred feedstock.
  • Japanese tech firm targets Singapore, Myanmar markets
    Company claims its systems can generate bunker savings.
  • Caterpillar Marine Tier 4 engine enters market
    Engine incorporates selective catalyst reduction technology.
  • Ship operating efficiencies not universal, study finds
    'High savings potential is still waiting to be unlocked,' says analyst.
  • NewOcean Petroleum receives newbuild bunker tanker
    NPC barging capacity to surpass 14,000 dwt.

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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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