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August 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes Asia-South America rate US$750/TEU - $1,500/FEU next month
  • Scorpio boxship foray said to include order for three new 19,200-TEUers
  • Imports at US ports set to hit record of 1.54 million TEU in August
  • Diverted US-bound cargo from Canada faces unexpected US customs hassle
  • PIL boosts South East Asia - NZ service with new East Asia-NZ link
  • Crew of Matson's 2,600-TEU Manukai saves 3 from storm-tossed sailboat
  • Pacific Northwest terminal labour dispute causes havoc for grain exports
  • King Ocean consolidates loops to boost box volume at Port Everglades
  • Cathay's first half profit up 1,345pc as air cargo revenue rises 3.4pc
  • Ruslan partners Antonov Airlines, Volga-Dnepr work across Ukraine border
  • ATSG first half profit up 15pc to US$84 million as revenue rises 4pc
  • FAA fines Kuehne + Nagel and two others for failing to report hazmat

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • Exporters are accountable for misdeclaring gross weight of containers
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks forward to better second half
  • Maritime Justice for Indian Trade
  • SCI's Q1 net increases to INR 49.50 cr.
  • Shipping lines may suspend services to Ebola hit West African countries
  • Shreyas Shipping's Goa-JN Port coastal feeder service to commence later this month
  • Varun Shipping to remain in VLGC sector
  • Crude oil imports from Iran up 46 pc in Jan.-July
  • CII's Knowledge Sharing & Business Mission to Antwerp, Rotterdam ports in September
  • Sagarmala back in the reckoning?
  • Int'l cargo terminal at Pune airport seen helping farmers
  • More calls for scrapping duty on iron ore exports

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • AMSEC wins two Navy contracts
  • U.S.-flag lakers report strong July tonnage totals
  • Bangladesh shipbuilder lays keel of OPV for Kenya
  • Hornblower Cruises hires Manager, Special Events
  • Maersk Supply orders subsea support vessels at COSCO Dalian
  • Coast Guard responds to multiple vessel collision

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • Vancouver, USA Port Commissioners Ok infrastructure improvement contract
  • Port of Longview CEO named to state strategy board
  • Boeing making donation to fight childhood hunger
  • Drewry forecast predicts jump in reefer box numbers
  • Coast Guardsman tied to murder found dead of apparent suicide

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • Zim turns its attention to alliances after restructuring
    Israeli carrier admits it will also needed to add new-panamax vessels in time for Panama Canal expansion
  • Natixis concludes 'refinancing' of Anek ferry duo
    Sale and lease-back only possible after agreement with pool of Greek banks
  • Aiyetoro emerges as Nigeria piracy capital
    Town appears to be base for hijack gangs
  • Knightsbridge Tankers disappointed by dry bulk market
    Recovery was expected by now, says company
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    Tell us what you think of our coverage and you could win an iPad mini
  • A week can be a long time in VLCC spot market
    Interesting developments can take place in the blink of an eye
  • Tankers to benefit as China mulls doubling import quota for small refineries
    China's oil thirst is one of the saviours of the crude tanker industry
  • Rotterdam congestion hangover for Heineken
    Beer exports slowed by problems at port
  • APM Terminals orders ZPMC cranes for new Turkish terminal
    First phase of APM Terminals Izmir facility scheduled to open in summer 2015
  • Black and Baltic Seas linked to uptick in handysize rates
    Rates in the Pacific still remain flat
  • Cosco Corp wins $56m bulker order
    Shipbuilding arm of Cosco Group to build two 64,000 dwt vessels
  • Reefer boxship capacity set for continued growth
    Specialised reefer vessels to lose market share as boxship fleet expands
  • Navig8's unstoppable rise in tankers
    One of shipping's most aggressive vessel orderers is, thus far, sticking to tankers
  • Weak markets surprise Norden
    No more newbuildings but company looking afresh at S&P markets
  • American Shipping Co continues to enjoy robust Jones Act product tanker market
    Positive trend expected to continue
  • STX yard confirms chemtanker order from Navig8-Oaktree venture
    Navig8 Chemical Tanker books four 49,000 dwt ships for $41m each

  • AP Moller-Maersk offshore unit pays $470m for four ships plus two options
  • Capital Product appoints Christodoulou as chief executive
    Ex-National Bank of Greece man will replace Lazaridis at tanker and boxship company

Sea-webweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • Knightsbridge returns to profit
    Knightsbridge Tankers, the counter-intuitively named drybulk company from John Fredriksen's portfolio, reported a 2Q14 net profit of $6.29M, a sizeable swing from the $0.98M net loss for the same period a year ago. The Capesize specialist, which this year has undergone a metamorphosis in terms of
  • Swiber net profit up 68.3%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Swiber today reported 1H14 net profit up by 68.3% to $63M. The positive figure was buoyed by higher operating income, which increased significantly by $97.5M to $112.4M in 1H14. EBITDA hiked up by 45.4% to $115.7M at 30 June 2014 from $79.6M at 30 June
  • Cunard seafarers lose US appeal
    A US appeals court has upheld a district court decision in Miami that earlier threw out a seafarer 'maintenance and cure' claim against Carnival brought by three aggrieved Cunard Line employees. The ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit said that a "dual-listed company" (DLC)
  • Cosco Zhoushan to build another ultramax pair
    Singapore listed Cosco Corp has announced an order for two ultramax bulkers, which will again be built at its Cosco Zhoushan yard. The two 64,000dwt vessels are for an unknown Asian owner with delivery scheduled for 4Q16 and 1Q17. These latest newbuildings have a total cost of over $56M. This latest
  • Kalmar wins 'breakthrough order' from Transnet
    Cargotec subsidiary Kalmar is to supply ten ESC 450W straddle carriers to Transnet Port Terminals' (TPT) Durban Pier 2, a dedicated straddle carrier operation in South Africa currently handling a throughput of 2.4M teu. "Kalmar won this order in the face of considerable competition," a spokeswoman
  • Sewol trial: coastguard 'lacked training'
    A member of the South Korea Coast Guard involved in the Sewol incident has told a court his service did not have the correct training and equipment to rescue the passengers. Sergeant Kim was on Mokpo Coast Guard patrol boat 123, one of the first to arrive at the disaster scene. He was giving
  • Boskalis JV wins €90M cable-laying contract
    VSMC, Boskalis' joint venture with VolkerWessels, today announced that it has been awarded a €90M ($120M) cable-laying contract for the Sandbank offshore wind farm. A joint venture between energy companies Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München, which are investing about €1.2Bn to develop it,
  • COSCO wins $470M shipbuilding contracts
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder COSCO today announced securing contracts worth $470M to build four subsea supply vessels for Maersk Supply Service (MSS). The contracts were awarded to COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard for the construction of four 8,000dwt vessels with an overall length of 137m, beam 27m and
  • DS Norden issues profit warning as 1H14 losses mount
    Weaker than forecast 1H14 has forced DS Norden to issue second profit warning in three months. The company now expects operating 'break even' at best, it said. The listed Danish dry bulk and product tanker company, reported a 1H14 net loss of $68.1M compared to a loss of $33.5M in the same period
  • Courage Marine posts higher net loss
    Singapore-listed bulk carrier operator, Courage Marine Group (Courage Marine) recorded a higher net loss of approx $1.7M in 1H14 compared with $1.6M in 1H13. The loss was due to higher cost of sales and impairment loss due to the deposit paid and discount effect of a long-term loan. Meanwhile, loss
  • Guangzhou Shipyard International subcontracts newbuilds
    Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has subcontracted the buildings of two very large ore carriers (VLOCs) to compatriot privately run Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard. The building of the first of the two newbuilds kicked off in late July at the Zhoushan shipyard under the management of
  • CNY15.8Bn investment for three Chinese ports
    China's National Development and Reform Commission have approved projects worth CNY15.8Bn ($2.6Bn) for Huanghua, Guangzhou and Qingdao ports. Located in Cangzhou, Hebei Province, the Phase VI of Huanghua Port includes one 100,000 tonne and two 70,000 tonne berths, and one 35,000 tonne and one 50,000
  • Bunker tax cut will boost trade in Indian ports
    Indian oil companies have requested the country's provincial government for tax cut on marine fuel to attract more marine traffic to India's coastal ports. The reduction of bunker tax will draw more ships for refuelling operations along the Andhra Pradesh coastline, including big ports like
  • Collision strands bulker in New Orleans
    Coast Guard officials have ordered one-way traffic on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans in the aftermath of a collision involving three vessels. Watchstanders received a report late on 12 August that the Golden Union Shipping-owned, 56,526dwt bulker Flag Gangos lost power and
  • Avic Maritime rebounds to profit
    Singapore-listed marine and offshore solution provider, Avic Maritime, rebounded to profits of CNY6.2M ($1M) in 2Q14, reversing from a loss of CNY9.3M ($1.5M) in 2Q13. "We are happy to see our profit back in the black for this quarter and we believe that this sets a solid foundation for us to build
  • Chairman of China's CMES steps down
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), a subsidiary of China Merchants Group, announced yesterday that Li Jianhong has relinquished his chairman and director of strategic development posts of CMES with effect from August 9. He is also no longer a board member. Li took the place of Fu Yuning as
  • Asian trade body calls for safer ports
    Regional trade body Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) aims to improve port and shipping safety, especially where container transportation is concerned. APEC said this during its Secure Trade in APEC Region Conference in Beijing, China, on Monday. "Huge traffic volume, sophisticated

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • Savannah's container traffic hits all-time high
    Port of SavannahThe Georgia Ports Authority reached an all-time high in container trade in July, surpassing even pre-recession levels. The Port of Savannah's container volume jumped 19.2 percent year-over-year in July. Full-size chart The Port of Savannah's container volume totaled 293,889 TEUs for the month, representing a jump of 19.2 percent or 47,237...
  • U.S. Xpress jolts truckload market with driver pay hike
    The hottest commodity in trucking this summer isn't in the trailer, but the driver's seat. After years of talking about the need to increase chronically low pay to attract and keep more truck drivers, trucking companies are beginning to put money on the table. On Aug. 25, U.S. Xpress Enterprises will raise...
  • Drewry HK-LA benchmark rate slips after early August gain
    Drewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dropped 4.6 percent week-to-week to $2,075 per 40-foot container. Full-size chart Big gains in the spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles began to erode this week, as a benchmark of the rate to the U.S. West Coast dropped $100 per...
  • Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone Reform Analysis
    Many businesses that were previously unable to invest in China are now gaining access to the booming economy thanks to the eased market restrictions provided by the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone (PFTZ). Microsoft recently set up PFTZ operations in order to access a $13.4 billion video game market, making them...
  • Native group pauses plans to shut down CN line to Prince Rupert
    A First Nation group has suspended its plan to stop Canadian National Railway from operating a line connecting the Port of Prince Rupert to the rest of the railroad's network until Aug. 25. That's a relief for shippers who normally move U.S.-bound cargo through the Canadian port and those who are...
  • Air cargo strong through first half
    Air freight rates are steadily climbing as demand creeps upward, leaving airline heads optimistic about the second half of 2014. Volume has risen more sharply than capacity in the world-wide air market. Data from the International Air Transport Association showed air cargo grew by 4.1 percent, as capacity rose by 3.6...
  • Some US-bound cargo diverted from DP World's Vancouver terminal
    Following up on an announcement last week by DP World that it is not accepting U.S.-bound rail cargo at its Vancouver, British Columbia, terminal, Hapag-Lloyd advised customers that two voyages this week will discharge containers at U.S. West Coast ports. Cargo interests this summer began diverting some of their U.S. freight...
  • Shipping reseller Unishippers launches logistics subsidiary
    Unishippers, the package and freight shipping reseller, has established a logistics subsidiary to help its franchise owners expand as it takes aim at a $1 billion revenue target. As a reseller, Unishipper partners with companies such as UPS, YRC Freight, Estes and more than 25 other carriers to offer smaller shippers...
  • APMT orders mega-ship-capable cranes for new Turkey facility
    Construction underway at APT Terminals Izmir.APM Terminals Izmir has ordered three ship-to-shore quay cranes and 10 rubber-tire gantry cranes from ZPMC for its new container terminal at Turkey's port of Petkim. The cranes are currently being manufactured in Shanghai and are slated to be delivered for the first phase of the...
  • Intermodal delays draw congestion fee at Indian ports
    Intermodal rail delays at the ports of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) and Pipavav, two major container gateways on India's west coast, have prompted Hapag-Lloyd to announce an "on-carriage congestion surcharge" on inbound shipments destined for the northern Tughlakabad inland terminal. The surcharge, which will go into effect on Sept. 8, will...
  • US refrigerated rail operators confident despite Cold Train's death by rail delays
    The demise of Cold Train, a provider of rail refrigerated transport, serves as a stark warning of how dependent the growth in chilled and frozen goods shifting from truck to rail is on rail performance. Cold Train said it was forced to end intermodal transport from Washington state throughout the rest...
  • Scorpio Group enters container ship market with a bang
    Bulk and tanker shipowner Scorpio Group said today that it will enter the container ship market by helping to build the largest-ever container ships, for Mediterranean Shipping Co. Industry sources familiar with the project said the Monaco-based company has booked shipyard slots to build three 19,200-TEU ships with Samsung Heavy Industries,...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • Prosperity persists
    The Jones Act product tanker market remained strong in the first-half of 2014 and many industry insiders are optimistic that the segment will continue to prosper in the coming years.
  • Aker Philly seeks $100m
    A leading US shipbuilder is mounting a campaign aimed at securing new sources of cash under a broader bid to shore up its balance sheet.
  • Pirates target tanker
    An aggressive attack on a products tanker off Togo has seen West African pirates set a new record in the Gulf of Guinea.
  • Scrap cash for Yangzijiang
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has continued to raise cash from non-core asset sales by selling half of its stake in a shipbreaking yard.
  • Knightsbridge awaits upturn
    Wall Street's largest capesize owner expressed surprise at the delayed arrival of a market recovery as it reported a second quarter profit today.
  • Deep Sea PSV fixed
    Deep Sea Supply has sealed a period contract for one of its new platform supply vessels (PSVs).
  • Profit down for AMSC
    American Shipping Company (AMSC) saw its profit slip during the second quarter of 2014.
  • Fourth quarter shortfall
    A fourth quarter spike in dry cargo spot rates will fall short of the level seen a year ago, Norden believes.
  • Strike two for Cosco
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has secured its second newbuilding deal of the day.
  • Universal eyes $800 IPO
    Universal Tankers is reported to be looking to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore worth $800m.
  • Swiber's profit shrinks
    Swiber Holdings has seen a deterioration in its latest financial results with its net profit down 14% on a year ago.
  • Norden lowers sights
    Struggles in both the dry cargo and products tanker markets have led Danish owner Norden to slice its full year profit forecast.
  • Reefers under pressure
    Reefer capacity on the containership fleet is expected to increase by 22% over the next five years, according to Drewry.
  • Maersk opts for Cosco
    Maersk Supply Service has ordered up to six subsea supply vessels in China in a deal worth at least $470m.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • Reefer containers grow at expense of breakbulk ships
    Reefer container volumes are forecast by Drewry to rise by 20.5 million tons by 2018 - 16.5 million tons by organic growth and 4 million tons at the expense of the shrinking specialized reefer industry.
  • Ag groups seek better service from CP
  • Hapag-Lloyd reports loss for first half of year
    The company moved about 2.9 million TEU of container cargo in the first half of 2014 - 5.8-percent more than in the first six months of 2013 - but said "the market environment remains difficult."
  • New facility being built at Port Tampa Bay
  • Livingston acquires U.S. customs broker
    Livingston, which employs about 3,200 staff at more than 125 ports of entry around the world, said FPA's co-owners Stan Wawrzonek and Norman Marchetti will stay with Livingston to help with the transition and future activities.
  • Former PM skeptical of Malaysia Airlines buyout
    "We are going to see a lot of new people who will receive huge salaries, allowances and bonuses, and not much else," he wrote on his blog. "That, I believe, is how Khazanah operates."
  • Great Lakes carriers take on more loads in July
  • Savannah container volumes hit new peak
  • Report: Largest container ships ever ordered
  • Emirates boosts Chicago cargo capacity
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 13, 2014
  • Cost control bolsters NYK's profitability in Q1
    Fuel-cost management figures strongly in firm's strategy.
  • Bunker prices falling in European hubs
    Prices soften in hub ports.
  • Mid-week prices soften in Fujairah
    Markets were mainly soft in South Africa.
  • Ships collide during bunkering
    Fuel oil spills into the lower Mississippi River.
  • Universal Terminal in discussions to raise $800 million
    Universal is one of Asia's biggest privately owned terminals.
  • Singapore bunker sales at three-month high
    Sales of 500 cSt material up by more than 10% month-on-month.
  • Asian prices weaken in mid-week trading
    IFO prices fall in key ports.
  • Vitol expands operations in Australia
    Launches Viva Energy, exclusive distributor of Shell branded fuels and lubricants.
  • Refinery owner stepping up bunker sales efforts
    Meanwhile, company reports third consecutive H1 loss.
  • Gazprom bunker sales climbing
    'We have expanded on bunkering', says company spokesman.
  • 'Bunkering problem' delays Libyan evacuation
    Some 13,000 overseas workers ordered to leave the war-stricken country.
  • Titan court proceeding faces new delay
    Hearing at Supreme Court of Bermuda put back to October.

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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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