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August 12, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai container throughput rises 2.8pc to 3.06 million TEU in July
  • State-owned 'C3' alliance spooks players plying the China Japan trade
  • Ebola scare: Maersk cancels shore leave, crew changes in West Africa
  • Intermodal second quarter surge results in biggest growth since 2011
  • CMA CGM to build India's biggest box port at Mundra with Adani Port
  • Agility first half profit up 11pc to US$85 million, but revenue off 7pc
  • Women's International Shipping Association marks 40th anniversary
  • Forwarders expect to be affected by new sanctions against Russia
  • UK-bound truckers besieged by African refugees at Calais channel pier
  • Cathay boosts Sri Lanka service with new non-stop flights to Colombo
  • Financially-plagued Alitalia set to secure rescue deal with Etihad
  • National Air Cargo wins US$500 million Pentagon contract extension

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • ASEAN to cooperate with India on maritime security
  • BOFBA's 61st AGM advises members on key issues
  • NYK Group to aid victims of China's Yunnan earthquake
  • Patel Engineering Works felicitates Ulhas Lohane for completing 40 successful years with the company
  • Spot rate from Asia to North Europe moves south
  • Dr Vishwapati Trivedi to grace the occasion as Guest of Honour at GMH conference in Ahmedabad on Aug. 20
  • Prime Minister to lay the foundation for JNPT's Port-based SEZ on Aug. 16
  • GRFL may not buy wagons this year, will lease instead
  • Adani Enterprises' consolidated EBIDTA up 62 pc
  • India pays Iran $550 m in third tranche for oil arrears
  • INR turns moderately weak against dollar
  • PowerGrid to invest INR 477.24 cr. in two projects
  • Bachubhai D. Ahir elected President of Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industry for 2014-15
  • Alexander Global Logistics bags major projects worldwide
  • Heavy mining equipment moved from Jebel Ali to Oman
  • Lerwick Harbour simultaneously berths two giant offshore support vessels
  • UK project forwarding major forays into airfreight

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • Sovcomflot orders three more vessels from Arctech Helsinki
  • Bhagwan Marine takes delivery of ASD tug
  • August 11, 2014 Offshore rig activity rises in U.S.
  • Gulf of Guinea ambush seen as "game changer"
  • Hallin founder back in subsea market with newbuild order
  • Breakthrough for MJP waterjets in U.S. Gulf
  • Drydocking gives Coast Guard cutter new life

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • NWIW, Williams Northwest Pipeline eye Port of Kalama pipeline project
  • Foss tug making final tow of aircraft carrier CONSTELLATION
  • Hyundai agrees to pay penalty for Genesis brake defect woes
  • Port of Everett set to celebrate shipyard cleanup project startup
  • Change of command ceremony held for Coast Guard Sector North Bend

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • Top containership owners and operators launch safety drive
    Lessons to be learned from tanker and offshore sectors as best practice standards established for box trades
  • VLGC spot market lull is nothing to get worked up about
    Owners can still reap major rewards
  • Gupta outlines his plans for Shipping Corporation of India
    SCI's financial autonomy is at risk - but will Modi's new government step in to help?
  • DHL's box volume growth lags behind European rivals
    First-half results show the largest forwarders are taking volumes from smaller players
  • Dynagas Partners wants next LNG drop-down 'as soon as possible'
    Owner confident in long-term charter prospects, as well as near-term market
  • Hapag-Lloyd switches more vessels to Antwerp
    Three more voyages on Europe-Asia Loop 4 to make temporary port call
  • RBS appoints outsider to top shipping job
    Alan Devine charged with $10bn book despite having no industry background
  • Nordic American Tankers focuses on improvements ahead for suezmaxes
    Refinery maintenance contributed to second-quarter loss, but prospects look good, says Nordic
  • Two VLCCs land five-year time charters, avoiding fluctuating spot market
    Tankers owned by Mitsui OSK Lines and China Merchants Group fixed as market remains volatile
  • Euroseas eyes rate recovery in both containers and dry bulk
    Outlook for boxships "modestly better", though, says Greek owner

Sea-webweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • US box imports smash record amid port strike fears
    Containerised imports arriving at US ports are expected to set an all-time record in August, according to a report. Retailers want to take no chances against the possibility of industrial action by West Coast dockers, and so are stocking up on their holiday season sales early, the monthly Global
  • Nordic American back in red
    NYSE-listed Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NAT) slumped to a second-quarter net loss of $16.54M as average rates for its homogenous fleet of Suezmax tankers dropped by more than half from the first quarter. Year on year, the second-quarter result improved from a net loss of $31.7M in 2Q13. In the
  • Box lines queue up for whale bounty
    Six container shipping majors have signed up for a pilot programme that will earn their vessels $2,500 for each transit of the Santa Barbara Channel in California at 12 knots or less instead of the industry norm of 14-18 knots. COSCO, Hapag Lloyd, K Line, Maersk Line, Matson, and UASC are taking
  • Venice's big ship ban returns
    Italy's government is reinstating a ban on large cruise ships transiting along the city of Venice's historic waterfront. An inter-ministerial committee decided on Friday to reintroduce rules imposed by a government directive in November last year, then lifted by a regional court. From the start of
  • Gulf's lack of VLCCs to swell spot rates
    A low count of VLCCs open for fixture in the Arabian Gulf (AG) should push up spot freight rates, say analysts and brokers. "The four-week vessel count of VLs entering AG has declined to only 60 vessels - a level where availability is so low that charterers are bound to enter the market and push
  • Arctech confirms Sovcomflot icebreaking trio
    Finland's Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has confirmed final details of an order placed in May for three icebreaking stand-by vessels with Sovcomflot, Russia's largest shipping company, at a total cost of about $380M. With an overall length of 95m and beam of 22m, the new vessels are based on the Aker
  • SCI may close box business
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), India's state-owned shipping company, may shut its container shipping business in response to continuing losses, said its chief executive. "If we see there is no way we can turn around the loss-making container shipping business, we might as well close it down,"
  • STX O&S wins 8 Navig8 chemical tankers
    South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) has won an order for up to eight chemical tankers from Singapore-based Navig8 Chemical Tankers. Four firm 49,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2016 and options for four further ships are attached to the order. Sources estimate the cost
  • Kamarajar Port to deepen draught 16 metres
    Indian port company, Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL), formerly known as Ennore Port, has approached the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) to provide deeper draught at three coal berths to accommodate bigger vessels. The dredging work will commence soon and scheduled to be completed in six months. The
  • Otto Marine's 2Q14 profits fall
    Otto Marine's profits fell 13% year on year to $16.9M in the second quarter in 2014 due to a one-off gain in deconsolidation recorded in 2013. Revenues fell 16% y/y to $112M in the second quarter in 2014 due to a decline in the shipyard and shipping segment, a stock filing of the company said today.
  • Inmarsat opens Beijing office
    Inmarsat, the global mobile satellite services provider, opened its first China office in Beijing last week. China is one of the biggest markets for Inmarsat's mobile satellite-based voice and broadband services, delivering double-digit growth in the last five years, according to Inmarsat, which was
  • China lowers 2020 shale output by half
    China's shale and coalbed gas output is projected to reach 30Bn cubic meters (bcm), stated Deng Yusong, an official from the State Council at a recent energy conference. The expected output of shale gas in China has dropped by more than 50% from the targeted 60-100bcm predicted by the National
  • Damen delivers ASD 2310 tug to Bhagwan Marine
    Damen has delivered a tug to Australian offshore service company Bhagwan Marine. Built in China at Damen Shipyards Group Changde yard and named Bhagwan Pride, the tug was delivered to its owners just two months after contract signing. Bhagwan Pride has an ahead bollard pull of 48.7 tonnes, 46.5
  • OOIL returns to black in 1H14
    Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas (International) Limited, the listed parent of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), returned to the black in the first half of 2014, due to higher revenues and contributions of non-shipping business. Profits totalled $181.2M during the period, compared to losses of

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • August US container imports could set record
    U.S. container imports could hit an all-time record in August, as July data shows container numbers soared year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation. The NRF released a statement today in conjunction with the latest Global Port Tracker report, noting that retailers have been stocking up on holiday merchandise early in...
  • Roadrunner to acquire expedited services firm
    Roadrunner Transportation has entered into a definitive deal to acquire Active Aero Group for $115 million, a move that will further the transportation and logistics provider's aggressive acquisition strategy and expand its expedited services. Active Aero is a Belleville, Michigan-based provider of ground and air expedited services, catering in particular to...
  • Boston welcomes first calls from Hanjin, Evergreen ships in Asia service
    Hanjin MilanoSunny weather and the beginning of the busy shipping season aren't the only reasons the Port of Boston is excited about the month of August. August 1 saw the maiden call of the Milano, a Hanjin Shipping vessel, while the Lunare, a vessel in the Italia Marittima service of Evergreen...
  • End to Stockton service won't halt US marine highway push
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Maritime Administration's latest push to promote coastal and inland waterway container services comes despite signs that such efforts are either a long shot or destined to fail. Last week, the Port of Stockton, California, announced it would end its weekly container-on-barge service to and from the Port...
  • Construction begins on new Suez Canal channel
    Within days of it being officially announced, work on a second channel of the Suez Canal has apparently already begun and, according to Egyptian authorities, will be completed within a year. According to Gulf Ship News, an Egyptian military spokesman told reporters that construction of the new channel began last week....
  • Unions accuse Panama Canal of unsafe working conditions
    The International Transport Workers' Federation and four Panamanian unions have accused the Panama Canal Authority of ongoing failure to provide decent pay and safe working conditions for more than 9,000 affiliated maritime workers in the canal zone. The 44-mile canal is currently undergoing a $5.25 billion redevelopment, which will see the...
  • Panama Canal Authority warns drought could limit drafts
    The Panama Canal Authority is warning a drought might force it to limit the drafts of container vessels traversing the waterway, reducing the amount of cargo liners can carry. Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano told Panamanian Channel 2 television station that the authority would have to limit the drafts by the...
  • Cut costs and raise revenue - the message from Asian lines
    One shipping line is based in Singapore and the other in Hong Kong, but the interim results of APL and OOCL have revealed the importance of managing costs in the current weak freight rate environment, and how boosting container volume with high ship utilization is crucial in the search for...
  • Etihad to revive dormant Alitalia Cargo
    Etihad Airways plans to revive and expand Alitalia's dormant cargo business after acquiring a 49 percent stake in the perennially loss-making Italian airline. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier is paying €387.5 million ($519 million) to become Alitalia's biggest shareholder and will invest an additional €112.5 million in related assets, including landing slots...
  • Falling unit revenue at OOCL offset by rising volume
    Acting OOIL CFO Alan Tung speaking on Aug. 11.Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. reported a first-half net profit of $181 million as revenue and volume at its liner shipping division OOCL increased even though revenue per 20-foot container fell more than 5 percent. OOCL revenue grew 4.3 percent year-over-year to...
  • Shanghai air cargo tonnage surged in July
    Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminals Co. Ltd (PACTL) reported 23 percent growth in air freight throughput in July year-over-year as strong demand from international markets continued. Electronics dominate the air cargo volumes, and with the iPhone 6 launch now scheduled for September 9, the expectations of a solid peak season...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • Firm preps for PE exits
    Seward & Kissel hired a ship finance expert from rival law firm Watson, Farley & Williams (WFW) in an effort to meet expected demand from private equity clients seeking to exit their shipping investments.
  • Nordic American upped
    Evercore Partners hiked its rating on Nordic American Tankers' New York-listed shares thanks to expectations of an improved suezmax market through 2015.
  • US Shipping refinances
    US Shipping Corp has re-priced a major loan that will significantly reduce its interest rate, the tanker owner has announced.
  • Shares, not ships
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is believed to have been busy buying up shares rather than ships during the past few months.
  • Newport sees dry rise
    Freight rates are set to rise across all dry bulk carriers segments, Newport Shipping predicted in its latest edition of Dry Bulk Market Outlook.
  • Devine takes RBS post
    Shipping newcomer Alan Devine is the man to fill Lambros Varnavides's shoes at Royal Bank of Scotland.
  • AVIC back to profit
    AVIC Maritime saw its business returning to profit with a net gain of CNY 6.2m ($1m) in its second quarter. This result follows a CNY 9.3m loss recorded in the same period of last year.
  • SCF pays $380m for trio
    SCF Group (Sovcomflot) will pay $380m for a trio of stand-by vessels at Arctech Helsinki, the shipyard said today.
  • NAT in the red for Q2
    Nordic American Tankers continued to bang the drum for an improving suezmax market as it reported a second quarter loss today.
  • Owner scraps mini-cape
    Great Harvest is exiting the capesize business after selling its oldest bulker for scrap, brokers believe.
  • TOO exercises FAU option
    Teekay Offshore Partners has exercised the first of six options to build another floating accommodation unit (FAU).
  • Coal boost for bulkers
    Supply and demand issues in India and tensions over Ukraine could provide a much need boost for coal shipments.
  • ASL in profit warning
    ASL Marine Holdings is expected to report a loss for the fourth quarter.
  • 12 West stake revealed
    12 West Capital has amassed a 22.4% slice of Diana Containerships, the US investor has revealed.
  • Maltby joins Epic Gas
    Charles Maltby has been named as the new executive chairman of LPG shipowner Epic Gas, it was announced Monday.
  • AKPS buys back $4.26m
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has mopped up NOK 26.63m ($4.26m) of its own stock after a tender offer received only partial take-up from investors.
  • OOIL back in black
    First half results at Overseas Orient (International) Ltd came in ahead of analyst's expectations in figures released Monday.
  • Hedland's new high
    Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore terminal, has seen exports reach a new record driven by higher shipments to China.
  • German kudos to DFDS
    Danish ro-ro operator is getting credit for carrying out Germany's biggest seaborne military logistics job since you know when.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • DP World Vancouver restricts intermodal rail containers to U.S.
    "DP World Vancouver is still experiencing an extremely high discharge volume of U.S. cargoes. This, combined with a Canadian cargo increase and rail car supply that does not meet the discharging volumes" led to the restrictions.
  • Obama signs highway bill
    The temporary funding law is paid for by raising customs fees, taking money from another trust fund, and adjusting pension rules so companies pay more in taxes now than in the future.
  • Panama Canal in talks for 4th set of locks
    With work still not complete on the $6 billion-plus third set of locks for the Panama Canal, the agency that manages the critical commercial waterway has already begun to plan the next expansion.
  • Airports see 2.2% rise in cargo
  • VT Halter launches new ship for Pasha
    Pasha has said the ship is expected to enter service later this year, carrying containers and ro/ro cargo between Southern California and Hawaii, where today it operates the ro/ro ship Jean Anne.
  • Calif. container-on-barge service falters
    To date, the service has hauled 7,259 containers on 116 voyages, which has removed an estimated 24,629 truck trips from I-580 and helped reduce diesel emissions by 80 percent.
  • Forwarder group against FMCSA intermediary rule
  • More than half of U.S. food exports to Russian affected by ban
  • Hapag Lloyd announces rate hikes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 11, 2014
  • Pirates ambush product tanker in Gulf of Guinea
    Vessel's crew, however, inititated anti-piracy tatics to fend off attack.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Most suppliers reported tight availability in Middle East hub.
  • Bunker prices start week soft
    Rotterdam market soft.
  • No sign of recovery in fuel oil arbitrage volumes
    'Not much oil expected to come in even for September,' says Singapore trader.
  • OW Bunker poised to expand in Colombia
    Strategic partnership with Colombian player is 'a timely move'.
  • Buy on the dips!
    Brokers/traders telling clients to buy on an increasing market is ludicrous.
  • International shipping reduces GHG contribution
    IMO study shows share of global CO2 output falling most years since 2008, although fuel consumption has varied.
  • Asian market starts week softer
    Strong winds and swells affecting bunkering ops in Busan.
  • 'Stringent cost control' helps put container line back in profit
    OOIL sees 'positive sentiment in the marketplace'.
  • Shipping firms to face charges over 2013 bunker spill
    Philippine official seeking close to $2 million in compensation.
  • Diesel smuggling suspects nabbed in Thailand
    Oil allegedly for resale along country's eastern coastlines.
  • Brightoil completes upstream purchase
    Company now holds participating interests in Anadarko's Bohai Bay units.

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