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June 13, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's Modern Terminals celebrates its 100 millionth TEU
  • Maersk to start Sino-Australia service with Cosco, ANL slot charter
  • Ex-APL man Gene Seroka named Port of Los Angeles executive director
  • Intra-Europe container traffic rises, but fails to boost sagging rates
  • British PM David Cameron tours Liverpool2 - gateway to the North
  • China's logistics business volume index slips 2.5 to score 55.2 in May
  • China-made 53-foot containers still subject to US anti-dumping probe
  • Suzhou-Manzhouli-Europe rail export cargo value hits US$28.8 million
  • Atlantic Container Line makes Port of Liverpool its conro hub
  • UK's Neptune Maritime Security attains associate membership in BIMCO
  • Colombo box terminal expansion is to propel nation into regional port
  • Second set of locks arrive for Atlantic gate arrive on Panama Canal
  • Terminal ownership, layout, changes with advent of mega shipping
  • Asia-Europe box cargo is up, with W Med, N Africa as frontrunners
  • Bad quarter has World Bank cut poor nation GDP growth 5.3pc to 4.8pc
  • Indonesia Pelindo III buy 11 auto-RTGs for Tanjung Emas Port, Java
  • Cathay cargo rises 13.9pc in May to 138,448 tonnes, passengers up 10.9pc
  • Air Canada CEO takes rotating chairmanship of IATA at Doha AGM
  • UPS opens new hub at Taiwan airport for Asia, US and European trade
  • Helsinki's airport volume falls 4.6pc in May to 14,710 tonnes
  • Air cargo needs to manage capacity better, cut costs in tough times

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • New ISSA President elected amidst unprecedented membership growth
  • Dighi port simultaneously handles 2 gearless Panamax vessels
  • Pipavav Port leads marine exports volumes among ports; VPT earns highest revenue
  • DHL Express inaugurates new, modern service centre in Sriperumbudur
  • Eastern Railway's loading up 21 pc in May
  • ComMin in favour of levying anti-dumping duty on solar cells
  • Exports rise by impressive 12.4 pc in May; trade deficit narrows
  • FinMin to boost infra investment with twin approach
  • Govt to continue export subsidy on raw sugar at INR 3,300/t
  • Indo-US trade talks likely in July
  • INR slips further on increased dollar buying

International Transport Journalweb site
  • United Wagon establishes freight car specialist
  • TNT Express tests trial train in London
  • Study spots liquidity potential in supply chains
  • Executive director now fully confirmed
  • DTC and TransFargo team up
  • JAL starts second daily Narita - Jakarta service
  • Logistics provider creates forwarding brand
  • New head of sales for Eastern Europe
  • Denholm Transport modernizes fleet
  • Saudia Cargo to return to Houston
  • AmCham award goes to Kazakh company
  • NCSP Group posts Q1/2014 net loss

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • Marcon issues new Tugboat Market Report
  • Diversified Marine starts construction of Harley tugs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • Washington governor to lead trade mission to England/Finland
  • Port of Portland Commission Oks third runway for Hillsboro Airport
  • Port of Everett schedules National Marina Day event
  • China Eastern Airlines adding freighter service to Sea-Tac Airport
  • Drewry Manning Report finds shortage of seafarer officers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • Terminals that weigh boxes will have a commercial advantage, says TT Club
    Carriers will require ports to weigh containers to update stowage plans
  • G6 carriers set up Singapore joint service centre
    Move has little similarity to P3 network centre despite shared aim to optimise operations
  • Summer boost for owners as VLGC rates rise for the 15th day in a row
    Daily earnings head back towards $100,000 on key Middle East Gulf-Asia trade
  • Inmarsat plans new maritime safety system
    Product using FleetBroadband network awaits IMO approval
  • Watchdog urges review of US port cyber security
    Report notes limited action taken to address cyber security concerns
  • Missing product tanker contacts owners
    Fair Artemis Seafarers are safe after Gulf of Guinea pirate attack
  • Aframax tanker lands lucrative lightering work
    Aframax Delta Star rakes in $18,500 per day for three-day contract
  • OOCL postpones delivery of two boxships
    Second time that delivery from Hudong Zhonghua has been pushed back
  • Seroka confirmed LA director as west coast labour talks continue
    ILWU and PMA deny temporary suspension of dialogue
  • Local court approves STX Dalian receivership
    Creditors sought rehabilitation decision in May after failing to find investors
  • Tanker fears as Kurdish fighters take the Northern Iraq oil city of Kirkuk
    Renewed conflict could disrupt aframax crude exports out of Ceyhan
  • Shipping's fuel fiasco
    Main trade artery wonders how it will afford to keep ships sailing under green-fuel rules
  • Lauritzen inks Japanese bulker deal
    Developing handysize presence key to Danish company's decision to secure two new ships
  • Feeder fortunes in flux
    Delphis managing director Alexander Saverys tells Containerisation International about the challenges faced by shortsea operators
  • Global Gateways: Europe
    Containerisation International looks at the challenges facing European ports
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics - Americas
    Encouraging signs for the whole industry
  • Brazil steps on the gas ahead of World Cup 2014
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows LNG shipments surge ahead of global football fiesta power demand

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • Forwarder UTi centralises dry cargo chartering
    US freight forwarder UTi Worldwide has centralised its project and dry cargo chartering operations in a bid to speed up processes. The Nasdaq-listed supply chain services group announced yesterday the set-up of ocean charter service centers in Amsterdam, Johannesburg, and Singapore, with a global
  • Fair Artemis makes contact after pirate attack
    A tanker reported hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of West Africa has made contact with its operator, IHS Maritime was told. Fair Artemis lost contact with its owner after 18.00hrs on 4 June, when the ship was about 50nm (90km) offshore from Ghana in international waters under the
  • Seafarer charity helped Albedo escape
    A seafarer charity played a leading role in the successful escape of 11 seafarers held by Somali pirates, a former senior UN crime official told IHS Maritime. Colonel John Steed (retd.), consultant to the UNODC's maritime crime programme, said that the UN was responsible for the operations and
  • Wärtsilä offers services to RCL
    Wärtsilä will provide marine equipment maintenance services for ten years to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), which includes a subcontract with ABB Turbocharging. The agreement covers condition monitoring of the engines, individualised technical support, the development and design of new
  • DOF awards services deal to Wärtsilä
    Wärtsilä will provide services for its marine equipment to the Norwegian offshore vessels and subsea services DOF Group under a three year deal to ensure minimal downtime of its fleet. The agreement covers services for all Wärtsilä equipment, including engines and propulsion, as well as electrical
  • Hayvard to IPO in June
    Havyard Group, the Norwegian builder of offshore services vessels, says it expects trading in its shares to start on the Oslo Axess market on 26 June after a planned IPO. "In connection with the offering and the listing of the company there will be a public offering of the company's shares whereby
  • COSCO Dalian, GSI & CSTC inks MR trio
    A contract signing ceremony was held yesterday in Dalian between Chinese shipowner Dalian Ocean Shipping (COSCO Dalian), compatriot shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) and China Shipbuilding Trading Co (CSTC) for three MR tankers. The ship building contract for three 50,000dwt tankers
  • Wärtsilä to equip Finnish icebreaker
    Wärtsilä has been revealed as the supplier of dual-fuel engines that will be used on a new €123M Finnish icebreaker due for delivery in late 2015, marking it as the first LNG-powered icebreaker in the world. The engines, capable of operating on LNG and low sulphur diesel fuel, will enable the
  • Dalian Port partners with Maersk Line China
    Dalian Port has signed a strategic co-operation framework with Maersk Line China, eyeing wider co-operation on empty container transfers and containership switches. The partnership follows a similar agreement signed between the parties in 2012, that led to an empty container transshipment base at
  • Piracy worsens in Southeast Asia
    The piracy situation is worsening in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, Ridzwan Rahmat, IHS Aerospace and Defense senior naval reporter, highlighted in the IHS Forum Singapore today. "Most of us are aware of the global piracy situation in East Africa, such as in Somalia. But not many are aware of
  • Search for Sewol owner and followers continues
    A total of 5,000 riot police troops, including 20 manoeuvre companies, have been stationed in the compound of a religious sect led by the fugitive owner of capsized ferry Sewol. Since yesterday, the troops have surrounded Geumsuwon, a religious compound of Gu Won Pa (Salvation Sect) in Anseong City,
  • Trada Maritime's stocks suspended
    The Indonesian Stock Exchange has suspended the trading of PT Trada Maritime (TRAM)'s shares after crew members from one of its ships were arrested for oil smuggling. In addition, the company is required to pay $30.57M in principal debt and other costs. The suspension is imposed as the result of MT
  • Thai military government keen to improve intermodal rail infrastructure
    Thailand's military government is keen on dual-tracking the railways, one of its officials said. Dual-tracking, which has been put forward as a way to improve Thailand's logistics, is "highly considered," Department of Information director-general Sek Wannamethee told reporters at the Foreign
  • IHS Forum reviews Singapore's port status
    Singapore's successful rise as a maritime hub was discussed at the IHS Forum Singapore 2014. Richard Clayton, chief maritime analyst from IHS, chaired the discussion and examined a few key elements relating to the port development over the years. Clayton identified the maritime hub as having at
  • Crew of ship stranded near Maldives rescued
    All 20 crew members on board the Vietnam-registered general cargo ship Viet Long, which was stranded near the Maldives, have been rescued by the Maldives Coast Guard. Viet Long was left stranded in the distress position of 04-33N 073-22E in the Laccadive Sea near the Ziyaaraiyfushi Island, 40 miles
  • Ship's master fined, ship detained
    A ship's master has been fined and his ship detained after failing to notify the New Zealand authorities of grounding off New Plymouth in the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The master of the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel Lake Triview, Rolando Valmeo Legaspi, was
  • China takes sea dispute to UN
    China sent a note to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday, underlining its stand on the Vietnam-China standoff near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. "China sent the note to tell the international community the truth and set straight their understanding on the issue," Wang Min,

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • NVOCCs: Rising from the depths
    Less than a year ago, the outlook wasn't so bright for non-vessel-operating common carriers, those ocean intermediaries who pool cargo, ostensibly for smaller shippers looking for any freight rate break available - breaks that typically go only to their larger brethren. "Why NVOs Are Controlling Less of This," the JOC's...
  • Non-vessel-operating common carriers staging a comeback
    Top 20 NVOCCs in the Asia-U.S. trade Full list Happy days are here again, at least for non-vessel-operating common carriers. After 2012 when their market share dropped in the trans-Pacific trade, NVOs are seeing that share rebound in line with the growth they are seeing on other global trade lanes. NVOs handled 5.2...
  • West Coast work stoppage poses long-term threat to US agriculture exports, group warns
    A port shutdown due to an impasse in ILWU contract negotiations would be disastrous for agricultural exporters in the short term, but the loss of business resulting from a failure to address persistent productivity issues would be even more damaging to West Coast ports and dockworkers in the long term,...
  • Canadian official hopes to head off another strike at Vancouver
    Canada's Minister of Labor Kellie Leitch is heading to Vancouver, British Columbia, tonight to mediate a labor dispute between Seaspan and two tugboat unions that guide ships into and out of the port, in the hopes of avoiding a strike. Earlier this week, members of the two unions - the International...
  • ILWU talks could lift air freight
    Those who wanted to get cargo shipments out ahead of potential work slowdowns and stoppages at U.S. West Coast ports have most likely already done so. Those who haven't may have contingency plans involving diversion of cargo to other ports. But industry experts who have been through labor negotiations in...
  • Oil barrel tax latest pitch to save US highway funding
    The U.S. Congress is considering taxing oil companies to pay for federal highway construction, as legislators debate whether to save the primary engine of surface transportation infrastructure funding with a short-term fix or something more ambitious. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., introduced a bill that would replace the 18.4-cent tax on each...
  • June surge in truckload, LTL freight squeezes pricing, 3PLs
    The U.S. freight economy is humming in June. Rising industrial demand is colliding with tight truckload capacity, sending spot market truck rates rising. Tight truckload capacity is shifting some heavier shipments to less-than-truckload carriers, and intermodal volumes are rising, too, driven by accelerating business at West Coast ports. "This June is...
  • McNair-Morgan accident reroutes trucking hours of service debate
    Debate over driver fatigue and how many hours truck drivers should spend behind the wheel exploded on the national stage this week after an accident claimed the life of one celebrity and injured another. The June 7 crash that killed comedian and writer James McNair and injured comedian and TV star...
  • Truck ban threatens growth at Chicago inland port
    Cargo growth at a major intermodal complex outside of Chicago has triggered a fight between the developer and users of the inland port and a village fearful of accidents caused by the increased congestion. The village of Elwood's effort to stop trucks using a route as a shortcut to the complex,...
  • Hub invests to boost intermodal fluidity
    OAK BROOK, Ill. - Hub Group is adding equipment, technology and drayage drivers in an effort to improve intermodal fluidity, as signs increasingly suggest rail capacity is in a delicate balance. The crippling of railroad networks last winter because of the brutal weather and an uptick in rail volume, both carload...
  • APM Terminals boosts Gothenburg rail capacity by 50 percent
    APM Terminals said container rail capacity at its Gothenburg facility will increase by 50 percent when a new rail track and two specialized rail cranes start operations in the fall. The new facilities are part of a $120 million investment program by the Maersk Group's port arm which won a 25-year...
  • Container throughput rises at India's major ports
    State-owned major ports in India recorded moderate levels of container throughput growth during April and May, the first two months of fiscal year 2014-15, compared with a year earlier, according to the latest traffic data released by the Indian Ports Association. Cumulative traffic for the two-month period was estimated at 1.28...
  • LA City Council confirms Seroka as port executive director
    The Los Angeles City Council today unanimously confirmed Gene Seroka as the new executive director of the Port of Los Angeles. Seroka was nominated to the position by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on May 27 and approved by the Harbor Board of Commissioners on June 5. In his new role,...
  • New MASkargo CEO faces difficult task
    The cargo division of Malaysia Airlines has appointed an acting chief executive to replace Mohd Yunus Idris, who left the company this week, handing the new CEO a daunting task of improving profitability at the troubled carrier. Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi will shoulder that responsibility, taking over as acting CEO of...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • Finneagle freed
    Authorities in Sweden have conducted an inspection of a Finnlines ferry that grounded in the port of Kapellskar Thursday morning.
  • Boxship purchases jump
    Second-hand containership purchases surged in May as overall sale-and-purchase (S&P) activity increased, according to a report from Golden Destiny.
  • Freight rates retreat
    Freight rates in the capesize segment continued to slide Thursday but, unlike other sub-sectors of the drybulk market, are still higher than levels seen a year ago.
  • LA confirms APL man
    The Los Angeles City Council has approved the appointment of an APL executive to serve as head of the city's port.
  • Top banks $20m
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships has brought in a fraction over $20m from an equity issue.
  • Pirates raid tanker
    Asian pirates have boarded a Malaysian tanker and stolen its fuel cargo after tying up the crew.
  • NewLead fights on
    Greek bulker owner NewLead Holdings is to sue a US fund for damages in a row over its shares after losing a court battle.
  • Exam failed
    A German tanker was damaged in a collision in the River Thames during a pilot's examination, a UK accident report has revealed.
  • Second quarter spur
    Western Bulk has delivered a double helping of positive news that bodes well for its second quarter performance.
  • Jewell heads home
    ACM Shipping's joint Dubai chief Mark Jewell has quit his role and is returning to London.
  • Navig8 lands LR2 loan
    Navig8 Product Tankers has secured funding for a series of eight newbuildings.
  • OOCL delays again
    Delivery of OOCL's first two Chinese newbuildings has been pushed back again, meaning they will be handed over nearly five years after their original due date.
  • Wan Hai wants $167m
    Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines is aiming to raise TWD 5bn ($167m) in a new bond sale.
  • Double joy for Lauritzen
    J Lauritzen has firmed up two handysize newbuidings in Japan at prices below today's level, a top executive says.
  • Ironbridge triumphant
    US fund Ironridge Global said a judge has kicked out an injunction barring it from acquiring more convertible stock in Greek bulker owner NewLead Holdings.
  • New builds VLCC fleet
    Adam Polemis's New Shipping is tipped as the buyer of the 299,000-dwt tanker Neptune Glory (built 1998).
  • Havyard redraws IPO goal
    Havyard Group is looking to complete an initial public offering in Oslo by the end of June after returning with revised terms.
  • Hanjin confirms delay
    South Korean owner Hanjin Shipping has pushed back a convertible bond issue to the second half of 2014.
  • Finnlines ferry aground
    A ferry operated by Finnish ro-ro operator Finnlines has gone aground in the Swedish port of Kapellskar.
  • Dalian Ocean opts for MRs
    Cosco Dalian Ocean is moving into the MR sector with a new order in China.
  • Fair Artemis freed
    A Greek tanker that lost contact with its owner last week has been released from pirate control off West Africa.
  • Nordic prices IPO
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) looks set to raise gross proceeds of around $108m after pricing its initial public offering (IPO).
  • Indo eyes coal curbs
    Indonesia is reported to be considering restricting exports of another major commodity - this time its coal.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • Ag Exporters tell ILWU, employers they are 'in the same boat'
    The Agriculture Transportation Coalition has urged the ILWU and employers to "take action to keep U.S. West Coast ports (and the cargo that is dependent upon them) viable."
  • 5 NY/NJ airports gain new leaders
  • Freight shipments inch up in April
  • Truck spot rates rise in June
  • L.A. City Council confirms Seroka as new port director
    The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday unanimously confirmed Gene Seroka, head of commercial in the Americas region for American President Lines, as the new executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.
  • Rahall opposes surface funding status quo
    "We need to be investing well above the current insufficient investment levels, or our nation is going to be stuck treading water," Nick Rahall, D-W. Va., said at the Rally for Roads event in Washington, D.C.
  • China plans development along Yangtze
    There are plans to dredge the Yangtze and increase the navigation capacity of the Three Gorges Dam. People's Daily reported China is also working on standardized ships for the Yangtze and developing energy-saving vessels.
  • Analyst: LTL industry could be heating up
  • C.R. England opens Calif. terminal
  • Shipco adds direct services from U.S.
    The services are New York direct to Tunis, Tunisia, and Atlanta direct to Karachi, Pakistan. The biweekly New York-Tunis service will have a transit time of 17 days. The weekly Atlanta-Karachi service will have a a 26-day transit time.
  • Newest domestic inland port opens in Tennessee
  • Ethane export facility coming to Houston channel

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 12, 2014
  • Long road ahead to make glycerine viable marine fuel
    Ticks all the boxes for environmental performance, safety and technical feasibility, but commercial elements are lacking.
  • Iraq crisis casts shadow over crude oil markets
    NYMEX oil futures hit nine-month high.
  • Prices firm across Europe
    Potential market impact of Iraq driving up prices.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Little movement in Suez market.
  • Pirates strike off Malaysia
    Cargo of diesel fuel stolen in sea hijack.
  • IBIA chairman calls for more info on LS bunker avails
    Informing the market would keep a lid on prices, says IBIA chairman.
  • 'Weak bunker demand' sees fuel oil stocks climb
    Players say Singapore bunker market has been 'quiet'.
  • US port to waive docking fees for ships using shoreside power
    'This is designed to retain business and attract business,' says Long Beach official.
  • Fewer sulphur complaints against Dutch suppliers
    Inspectorate only considers fuel above 1.08% sulphur to breach current ECA limit.
  • Asian bunker market firming
    Prices across all bunker grades have ended the day higher.
  • Offshore company to float in US
    Funds to go to fleet renewal, company says.
  • Energy efficiency to lift shipowner's results
    Fleet renewal rate of U-Ming is already ahead of competition, says President.
  • Losses widen for Great Lakes shipping firm
    Lower fuel surcharges a factor.
  • UK MPs voice concerns over stricter ECA rules
    MP 'deeply worried' that legislation could decrease shipping traffic to Hull.
  • 'Real issue' of ECA is enforcement, says WWL
    Ship operator adds voice to ECA compliance debate.

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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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