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August 11, 2014
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  • Asia-Europe spot rate falls 7.8pc to US$1,341/TEU after 20.9pc jump
  • Rotterdam works to alleviate bad congestion and two large terminals
  • Zeebrugge container volume tops all, up 9.9pc, surpassing million TEU
  • UASC's 18,000 TEUers to call at terminals run by UAE's Gulftainer
  • Evergreen takes delivery of 13,808-TEUer from Enesel for A-E service
  • Ex-P3 man named CEO of Maersk Line's Asia Pacific Regional business
  • Hanjin 2,800-TEUer makes maiden call to Boston from China via Panama
  • Ships go slow along California coast to save whales and improve air quality
  • US$13.5 million LA-LB scheme to test Siemen's electric trolley trucks
  • Lufthansa, Finnair, AF-KLM big losers if Russia ends Siberian flights
  • IAG Cargo leaves flying freighters to Qatar, revenue plunges 12pc
  • Rwanda, Ethiopia airlines fill gap after grounding of Ugandan carriers
  • Cathay Pacific invests in making bio-fuel from municipal solid waste
  • Low temperatures help spark ANA Dreamliner battery meltdown in Japan
  • Ohio AMES wins FAA approval to add Airbus maintenance capabilities

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • Allcargo Logistics registers impressive Q1 results
  • deugro Projects (India) marks 8th anniversary by successfully handling IOCL project
  • International shipping community places Liberia, Guinea & Sierra Leone on Ebola red alert
  • Shreyas Shipping inducts SSL Mumbai into coastal service
  • Cotton imports surge on low prices, erratic monsoon
  • Govt to import 50,000 t of onion
  • Steel threaded rod from India not to attract anti-dumping duty in US
  • Textile, garment exports grow 20 pc in May
  • Chairman says NMPT can handle any cargo
  • Vietnamese delegation learns about the Gujarat model of port-led & other development
  • CWC's ICD-Dashrath handles record 989 TEUs of import containers in July
  • Govt allows 100 pc FDI in rail operations, projects
  • Railways' earnings up 10.76 pc in April-July
  • Russia threatens to block EU carriers from its airspace
  • Shree Shubham Logistics to spend INR 200 cr. on expansion
  • Viraj Group sets up Vaishno Container Terminal ICD at Tarapur, Maharashtra
  • Essar JV to develop petrochem complex at Vadinar
  • Forex reserves drop by $ 573.5 m to $ 319.99 bn
  • INR recovers from 5-month low of 61.74, ends better at 61.14
  • RBI eases lending norms to infra sector
  • Reliance Power acquires JPVL's INR 10K cr. power plants
  • Several SEZs failed to start operations due to various reasons: Sitharaman

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • VT Halter Marine marks milestones in HOS OSV program
  • J.F. Lehman's USJ-Imeco acquires Joiner Systems, Inc.
  • Thordon bearings perform well in cutter suction dredge
  • Ship operators told to take Ebola outbreak precautions
  • Wesmar bow thruster picked for Newfoundland ferry upgrade
  • Ingalls Gulfport delivers its last composite strucure

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • NYK Group company tugboat earns environmental honor
  • Trucking association calling for Mike Russel Award nominations
  • Chetco River Coast Guard Station slates open house for tomorrow
  • NOL Group reports numbers for 2014 second fiscal quarter
  • US rail freight traffic sees positive month of July

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • Is China's transport ministry a competition body for shipping?
    All eyes on China's antitrust framework as probe into state giants looks set to reveal whether foreign firms and the country's government-controlled and private companies are all put on an equal footing.
  • West Africa to India trade helps soften the blow for Suezmaxes as US imports continue decline
    New trades spur confidence as operator predicts improvements to market fundamentals in the second half
  • P3 is dead. Long live C3?
    Container network formed by three Chinese state giants on China-Japan trade faces official scrutiny after complaints from compatriots
  • Asia-Europe rates remain high despite dip
    Spot rates slip 7.8%, but still above yearly average
  • Hapag-Lloyd enforces Rotterdam surcharge
    German carrier to impose $75 surcharge on third-party vessels from this weekend
  • Headhaul transatlantic box volumes surge
    Volumes heading to North America from Europe increased by 8.3% during the first six months
  • Tanker boost as Mexico approves energy reforms
    Fresh cargoes for crude tankers when Mexico raises oil production
  • Inactive fleet continues to reach new lows
    Capacity of fleet taken out of action now a 1.2% of total fleet
  • Jensen to take up new Maersk role in September
    Asia Pacific chief executive will be responsible for operations in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand
  • Market steady, if uninspiring
    Averted work stoppage at Port Hedland gives capesize owners a breather
  • Navigator revels in rising LPG fortunes as income climbs 71%
    Fleet growth, higher charter rates and better vessel utilisation all contributed to good result
  • Vale vow to double Chinese iron ore shipments could be blessing for capesize owners
    Implied demand is for 230 capesizes with miner indicating preference for leasing
  • Week on Wall Street
    Eagle Bulk restructuring in full flight while others jet off on holiday
  • Ports alert to cybersecurity threat
    Antwerp official refutes claim that ports are not taking cybercrime seriously
  • Europe's sea of red tape
    Cutting customs formalities for EU shipping is behind schedule and 'off course'
  • Teekay Tankers to focus on deleveraging
    Mackay pushes 'disciplined' approach to capital structure
  • Euroseas books flat revenues
    Dry bulk and container operator suffers through weak rates in both sectors

Sea-webweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • Ningbo Xinle secures order for Elcano chemical duo
    Chinese yard Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding has secured an order for two chemical tankers from Spanish owner Elcano. The two 13,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in 3Q16 and 1Q17 respectively. No costs have been disclosed for the order. In addition to this latest order, the same owner also has
  • Guangzhou Longxue to build four Fortescue VLOCs
    China's state-owned shipyard CSSC Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding has won an order for four very large ore carriers (VLOCs) from Australian mining company Fortescue Metals Group (FMG). Two of the four 250,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2H17 and two are set for delivery early in 2018.
  • Scorpio Bulkers lays groundwork for note issue
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Bulkers is equipping itself with the ability to raise capital via senior unsecured notes, filing papers to this effect with US securities regulators. For registration fee purposes the document gives $57.5M as the maximum size of the proposed offering. The timing of the putative
  • Swissco net profits almost double
    Singapore-listed marine company, Swissco Holdings Limited (Swissco) today (8 August) reported 1H14 net profits up by 48.9% to SGD 5.73M ($4.6M). Gross profit also rose 51.6% to SGD 10.2M ($8.2M) as at 30 June 2014 compared to SGD 6.73M ($5.38M) for the same period in 2013. Swissco's revenue
  • Euroseas optimistic on drybulk and boxship markets
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas has admitted that the drybulk and containership markets face a number of significant challenges, but the firm remains optimistic about a revival. The company said it would seek only short-term timecharters of 3-12 months for its fleet, as it seeks to ride the current doldrums
  • Daehan wins Fomento order for Newcastlemax quartet
    South Korean yard Daehan Shipbuilding has won an order for up to four Newcastlemax bulkers from the Goa-based, Indian mining company Fomento. The order is for two firm 210,000dwt vessels, which will have an overall length of 299.8m and a beam of 50m with delivery scheduled for September 2016 and
  • HHI secures Polembros option pair order
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured an order for two Suezmax tanker options from Greek owner Polembros, bringing its total on order at HHI to four at a total cost of $280M. The two 159,000dwt vessel order has reportedly been confirmed by Polembros and they are scheduled for
  • Fleet of six ships prepare for new MH370 search
    A fleet of six vessels is poised to renew the search for Malaysian Airlines' Flight MH370 in September, Australian authorities announced yesterday (7 August), while releasing an updated bathymetric map of the search zone. Two ships, Zhu Kezhen and Fugro Equator have now completed the search of over
  • South Korean lawmakers 'yes' to Sewol bill
    South Korea's rival political parties yesterday (7 August) reached an agreement on a new Sewol-related bill. The Sewol ferry capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju crossing on 16 April, leaving 304 of the 476 passengers and crew either dead or missing, and triggering major criticism of the
  • Italian ports decamp over reform delay
    Italy's long overdue ports reform programme is in disarray as two major ports - Genoa and Ravenna - announced they were leaving Assoporti, the national ports association. The country's Ministry of Transport has today (8 August) published details of a major programme of investment to upgrade the
  • Officials charged with Sewol-linked corruption
    The Incheon District Prosecutors' Office announced on Wednesday (6 August), that a total of 43 officials have been charged with corruption in connection with the Sewol ferry disaster. Of the officials, 18 were detained and 25 officials were charged without being detained. The Sewol capsized during a
  • Viking O&M posts losses for 1H14
    Singapore-listed offshore and marine services provider, Viking Offshore & Marine, has announced 1H14 profits down by 30% year-on-year (y/y) to SGD368,000 ($293,700) from SGD523,000 ($417,400) in 2013. However, revenues rose by 3% to SGD31.6M ($25.2M) in 1H14 for the period ending 30 June 2014 as
  • China nickel imports fall in 1H14
    China's nickel imports fell 26% year-on-year (y/y) to 23M tonnes in the first half of 2014 due to tighter trade rules imposed by major source countries. In addition, the value of nickel ores decreased by 21% y/y to $2.0Bn during the same period, with average prices up 7% y/y to $86.2 per tonne,
  • 'Buy' for Yangzijiang shares
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings's shares have been given a "buy" recommendation, according to Lee Yue Jer, offshore and marine analyst from DMG & Partners. Lee stated that Yangzijiang has just posted its all-time highest earnings in 2Q14 of CNY1.24Bn ($201.3M), thanks
  • Special maritime zone in China
    The Qingdao West Coast New Area in China has been accorded administrative privileges with the aim of to attracting investment and expertise in order to expand the maritime economy, the local authorities announced on 1 August. Entrepreneurs in this coastal city in Shandong Province can expect a boost
  • Taiwan exports improve
    Taiwan's exports totalled $26.77Bn last month, up 5.8% year-on-year (y/y), but down 0.1% from June, its Ministry of Finance said yesterday. July was the sixth consecutive month that Taiwan's exports rose this year, but the increase was slightly lower due to the weaker-than-expected demand in the
  • Nam Cheong profit doubles
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider Nam Cheong today reported 2Q14 profits up by 53% year on year to MYR63M ($19.6M). Revenue hiked 38% y/y to MYR378.8M ($118M) on 30 June 2014 from MYR275.3M ($85.7M). Similarly, the company's gross profit rose by 24% to MYR66.9M ($20.8M) in 2Q14, while
  • APMT invests in Pipavav
    APM Terminals-controlled Pipavav port in India's north western state of Gujarat plans to invest $100M to boost its container loading capacity, the managing director of Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, Prakash Tulsiani said. "We are seeing good demand for containers and are operating at 85% capacity. We are
  • Extra £3M for UK canals and rivers
    The Canal & River Trust, which looks after 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales, will spend nearly '2M on dredging works and a range of associated improvements. The Trust has committed to spend £80M on dredging over the ten years from 2013, but this new money, that will be used to fund

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • No federal inspectors for grain terminal in ILWU dispute
    Despite pleas for relief, the United Grain Corp. terminal in Vancouver, Washington, learned Thursday federal grain inspectors will not work at the export terminal because of alleged harassment by International Longshore and Warehouse Union picketers who have been locked out of the facility. In a letter yesterday to United Grain, Lawrence...
  • US lawsuit hits Japanese forwarder's profit
    Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express Inc. saw its group net profit plunge over 50 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, which started on April 1, due to an extraordinary loss related to an antitrust class-action lawsuit in the United States. The Tokyo-based company said on Aug....
  • Weekly Stockton-Oakland container barge service to end
    A weekly container-on-barge service between the California ports of Stockton and Oakland will end Sept. 1, dealing a blow the creation of a U.S. marine highway network by ending one of the three inland waterway container services. The service via the San Joaquin River will still be available on an "as-needed"...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Aug. 8
    Major container lines announced general rate increases taking place in mid-August through October this week. This year such announcements are coming once, if not twice, every month as carriers battle a volatile spot market. While most general rate increases this year have been largely unsuccessful, the spot market in the trans-Pacific...
  • SCFI: Asia to North Europe rate drops, but US lanes hold onto gains
    The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index for northern Europe ports fell 7.8 percent this week. Full-size chart Spot rates from Asia to northern Europe continued a trend of peaks and valleys this week, giving up nearly half of pricing gains achieved around Aug. 1 general rate increases. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index for northern Europe...
  • Hapag-Lloyd diverts more voyages from Rotterdam to Antwerp
    Hapag Lloyd today announced it will divert three more Asia-Europe port calls to Antwerp, fueling concern that berthing delays at Europe's biggest container hub will persist into the fall. The German container line said three more voyages on its Europe-Asia Loop 4 service operated in the G6 Alliance will be diverted...
  • US grain exporters brace for worsening rail delays as harvest nears
    Many U.S. Midwest grain exporters have little reason to be optimistic that they'll get their products to market on-time or for a price that will make shipping to Asia economically feasible. With the wheat, corn and soybean harvests just around the corner, many farmers have seen delays of weeks - if...
  • Asset-tracking firm hopes to boost business with new satellites
    With the first six of a new generation of satellites in orbit, Orbcomm expects increased revenue from its global asset-tracking and management services in the second half of 2014 - especially once those new satellites are fully operational, company executives said today. The machine-to-machine or M2M communications specialist increased revenue from...
  • Maersk's Jensen moves from P3 to Asia CEO
    The executive who would have headed the P3 Network, Lars Mikael Jensen, has been appointed Maersk Line's regional CEO for Asia Pacific and will be responsible for day-to-day operations in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Jensen begins his new role on September 1 and will be based in the carrier's regional...
  • Singapore logistics group CWT to build giant logistics complex
    Singapore logistics group CWT has announced plans to develop a 2.2-million-square-foot integrated warehouse and container port logistics complex at Jalan Buroh in the Jurong Port area of the city. An existing facility in the warehouse complex will be developed and converted into a "mega logistics facility," although no investment figure was...
  • Leading Indian logistics firm sees strong e-commerce growth
    Gati Ltd., India's leading express distribution and supply chain solutions provider, reported its net income surged a whopping 111 percent in the first fiscal quarter, which ended on June 30, from a year earlier to Rs. 15 crore (about $2.4 million) on a consolidated basis. The company's group income from April...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • VLCCF branded 'buy'
    A leading Wall Street equity analyst believes now is the time to accumulate shares of Knightsbridge Tankers.
  • SeaRiver readies sale
    ExxonMobil's US shipping offshoot has launched a campaign to offload two of its suezmax tankers, TradeWinds has learned.
  • Twin court dates for HNA
    HNA Group subsidiary Grand China Logistics (GCL) and then the parent HNA Group itself will separately be meeting shipowners in London early next year to fight out time-charter guarantee rows.
  • Classic fixes Livanos cape
    Classic Maritime has chartered its second capesize bulker on a period contract in a little over a week.
  • Otto recovers
    Otto Marine recovered from a 2014 first quarter $14.7m loss by booking a gain of $16.9m in the second three-month period.
  • Brothers charged
    Two Malaysian shipowning brothers are facing 77 charges after being accused of having ships enter Brunei waters without clearance and not paying duty on more than 35,000 tonnes of stones.
  • Navigator set for VLEC debut
    Wilbur Ross's Navigator Holdings could be the first mainstream shipowner to place contracts for very large ethane carriers (VLECs) after revealing it is in talks to enter the fledgling sector.
  • Polarcus profit up 46%
    Second quarter results announced today by Polarcus showed that net profit increased to $9.2m from last year's $6.3m.
  • One dead in fire
    A seafarer has died after a blaze broke out on a Russian cargoship off Japan.
  • Freeport back on exports
    It has taken seven months, but Freeport McMoRan's Indonesia unit has completed its first copper concentrate export shipment since new mining rules were introduced by the government.
  • Wilson improves profit
    Mini-bulker owner Wilson improved earnings in the second quarter by 30.4%, the Bergen-based company said on Friday.
  • Sainty raising cash
    Chinese shipbuilder Sainty Marine is plotting a new share issue to generate funds to complete its healthy orderbook.
  • Kuribayashi stronger
    Japanese company Kuribayashi Steamship today announced a first quarter net profit of JPY 121m ($1.2m) following last year's JPY 33m earnings.
  • Elcano orders double
    Spanish owner Elcano is adding to its chemical tanker fleet with an order for two ships in China.
  • Sado loss grows
    Japanese ferry company Sado Steam Ship has seen its net loss widen in the first half of its current financial year.
  • Toei reports Q1 profit
    Japan's Toei Reefer Line has posted net profit of JPY 46m ($453,000) for the first quarter ended 30 June, recovering from a JPY 45m loss one year earlier.
  • Hoegh MLP in strong start
    Hoegh LNG Partners enjoyed a dream debut on the New York Stock Exchange with its shares climbing by more than a tenth on the first day of trading.
  • SALT set for notes sale
    Scorpio Bulkers has set the scene for a notes sale to fund fleet expansion.
  • Tamai better again
    Japan's Tamai Steamship has improved earnings again as revenue rose in the first quarter.
  • Philadelphia unfreedom
    Crew on a Greek-owned multipurpose ship have spent four months stranded on the Delaware River.
  • Kyoei profit climbs
    Japan's Kyoei Tanker has recorded an improved first quarter profit.
  • Odds against
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Philadelphia unfreedom
    Crew on a Greek-owned multipurpose ship have spent four months stranded on the Delaware River.
  • Giddens stages comeback
    John Giddens is back in the offshore game four years after selling his successful Singapore-based subsea company Hallin Marine to US interests.
  • Back with a vengeance
    Jose Carlos Martins, head of ferrous metals at Brazilian mining giant Vale SA, says his company plans to double the volume of iron-ore its esxports to China within the next five years
  • Nam Cheong profits soar
    Malaysian offshore support vessel and operator Nam Cheong has had a robust second quarter with soaring revenues and profits. The company believes its outlook for the future looks even brighter.
  • Euroseas misses mark
    Diversified Greek operator Euroseas reported a second-quarter deficit Thursday that was deeper than many investors had expected.
  • Gati eyes exit
    A diversified Indian logistics provider appears to be moving forward with plans to abandon the maritime shipping industry under a broader bid to slash debt and stem losses.
  • TOPS surprises Street
    Greek product tanker owner Top Ships made waves on Wall Street Thursday after posting a second-quarter profit.
  • Pulp fiction
    Cargill is pouring more cold water on reports that it has placed a contract to construct a pair of capesize bulkers at a shipyard in China.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • DP World Vancouver restricts intermodal rail containers to U.S.
    DP World Vancouver, which operates the Centerm terminal in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, said that starting Aug. 8, it will not allow discharge of U.S. bound intermodal rail cargo.
  • Malaysian government plans purchase of Malaysia Airlines
  • Moody's reviewing MOL rating
    Moody's put MOL's Baa3 rating - the lowest of its investment grade ratings - under review on Monday after MOL reported earnings of 8.5 billion yen ($84 million) for the period ending June 30, compared to 12.9 billion yen the previous year.
  • Crane productivity rises at some U.S. terminals
    One factor that can help get a vessel back to sea - where it makes money - is how fast ship-to-shore cranes can discharge and load boxes. Terminals in Bayonne, N.J., and California are striving to improve crane capacity.
  • CSAV says U.S. authorities OK merger with Hapag-Lloyd
  • Weekly GRI roundup
  • U.S. steel exports 'steady' in June
    "Exports to most other trading partners are down for the year, though two notable - and, perhaps, surprising - exceptions are Venezuela and Russia," said the American Institute for International Steel.
  • WTO firm against China's rare earth metal export restraints
    China's export restraints, the U.S. government had warned, "artificially increase world prices for these raw material inputs while artificially lowering prices for Chinese producers."
  • Canadian grain shipments float St. Lawrence Seaway's volume

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 8, 2014
  • IFO380 ends week soft in Montreal
    Slow demand reported at the Canadian port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Prices firming in European hubs
    Weak demand in Hamburg.
  • Prices firming across Middle East and Africa
    No price changes in Suez.
  • Players 'don't want to be stuck with low sulphur IFO'
    'There's not a lot of demand and quite a bit of low sulphur product around.'
  • Iran halts exports of 380 cSt product
    'Some traders estimated freeze could last up to three months.'
  • Player starts operating from second terminal near Istanbul
    Says move will help 'eliminate the possible effects of refinery modernisations on fuel oil supply'.
  • Asian bunker prices firming
    Busan port remains under typhoon threat.
  • Stranded ship has '$1.2 million of unpaid bills'
    Fate of Greek-owned cargo ship 'another chapter of what's happening in the shipping industry'.
  • Dual-fuel gas carrier wins long-term charter deal
    Charter due to start in 2016.
  • Firm acquiring 'eco-design' reefer newbuilds
    As part of a larger new-building programme, says CEO.
  • Offshore vessel owner opts for fuel-saving design
    Up to four ice-class MPSV vessels to feature Wartsila design.
  • US terminals firm to receive major equity boost
    Firm will pursue expansion opportunities in Latin America, Europe and Africa.
  • River bunker tanker to join Russian fleet
    Vessel to operate in Cherepovets.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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