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November 14, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Industry moves to clean house after OW Bunker scandal
  • LA-Long Beach harbour congestion continues to build as crisis mounts
  • Chinese sand carrier sinks after colliding with German boxship off Xiamen
  • Threat of 'indy' truckers strike looms larger at ports of LA-Long Beach
  • RCL back in black, posts US$1.8 million profit despite 8pc revenue decline
  • DHL quarterly profit up 17.3pc to US$582 million, as revenue rises 4pc
  • CEVA profit down 33pc to US$60 million as revenue falls 9.3pc
  • Lower bunker fuel prices are unlikely to impact vessel speeds
  • BNSF quarterly profit up 4.7pc to US$1.03 billion as sales rise 1pc
  • Drewry, CargoSmart boost shipping data intelligence gathering
  • Famous Pacific Dalian moves electric passenger trains to Brazil
  • Maersk to order ten 3,400-TEU low-sulphur, ice-strengthened feeder ships
  • Stena line installs fuel energy saving equipment on 4 more ships
  • Canadian Pacific's Bill Ackman hints at buyout of Norfolk Southern
  • Atlanta to study how to improve Hartsfield-Jackson air cargo performance
  • DHL Express ups frequencies, strengthens intra-Asia cargo network
  • SkyTeam Alliance to gain Garuda Indonesia Cargo as new member
  • Falling fuel prices help air profit, but growing dollar value lessens impact

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Baltic sea freight index drops on weakness in large vessel segment
  • Bureau Veritas launches Underwater Radiated Noise notation
  • BVC Brinks launches new logo
  • Maersk Line focusing on sustaining schedule reliability
  • OneMarket announces world's first exchange for ocean containers
  • Recognition for seafarers' welfare
  • Roadwings International bags mobile harbour crane contract at Chennai Port
  • Adani Enterprises' consolidated EBIDTA up 53 pc
  • FTP to make export promotion schemes for services more attractive
  • Govt may trim export duty on iron ore
  • INR remains marginally higher against dollar
  • Maharashtra mulls new policy on SEZs
  • WTO impasse ends with India, US agreement on food stockpiling
  • Eastern Star Awards gets record nominations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Alle Akteure am Tisch
  • Scania delivering huge number of biodiesel trucks
  • General cargo alliances link up
  • Transporeon adds force to be reckoned with
  • Blue Sky Aviation searching for more freighters
  • Kuehne + Nagel extends front line in Sydney
  • Rickmers bond vaults to EUR 275 million
  • Uni Darmstadt and Deutsche Bahn start research project
  • Hellmann recruits Chinese logistics expert
  • ABC awards Hactl for outstanding service
  • Airbus begins big Lion Air delivery
  • Two IFA members father new Italy/Spain groupage service
  • ICTSI posts star-studded 9M results
  • Fleet growing, usage rate rising
  • US VP says plough money into ports

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Profit warning from Lauritzen, sees tough trading continue
    J. Lauritzen, the Danish dry bulker and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier owner, warns that its 2014 results will be weaker than earlier forecast due to continued challenging trading conditions that will extend to 2015. The privately owned company whose bonds are listed on the Oslo stock
  • Fall in coal price adds uncertainty to 2015 dry bulk recovery
    The price of coal has fallen to its lowest level for years, mainly due to weak demand from China, which adds concerns about the recovery of dry bulk markets in 2015, shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo said. "A lack of Chinese demand has pushed coal prices to a multiyear low, adding an element
  • DNV GL innovating to improve safety and efficiency in high risk operations
    Dynamic positioning (DP) in the offshore industry takes a lot of power and therefore fuel. It is one reason why operators, seeking alternatives to high fuel bills, have seriously considered dual fuel vessels able to run either LNG or liquid fuel as required. The trend towards diesel electric
  • East African orders cheer ferry-builders
    A "huge surge in passenger numbers" is behind Kenya Ferry Services' quest for two new vessels. KFS has been struggling to meet demand after the government decommissioned two elderly ferries, Mvita and Pwani, in 2012. Passenger numbers have doubled over the past five years and KFS's five ferries now
  • SCI records Q2 net profit of INR185.9M SCI records Q2 net profit at INR185.9M
    India's state-run Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) posted a net profit of INR185.9M ($3M) in the quarter ended September, from a loss of INR1.2M a year earlier. India's biggest ocean carrier has slowly returned to profitability on the back of cost cuts and service restructurings initiated from
  • Odfjell cautiously optimistic amid challenges
    Norwegian tankers-to-terminals business Odfjell has reported further losses but is constantly optimistic about the future. The Bergen-based listed chemical and gas carrier plus tank terminals group noted challenging trading conditions, when reportedly a net loss of $9M in 3Q14. This was smaller
  • Regulatory costs hit DVB
    Shipping and transportation lender DVB suffered an almost 25% drop in its pre-tax profit to €72.6M ($90.4M) in the first nine months of the year. New business activity in shipping and other transport sectors so far this year was ramped up by about 50% to '4Bn in loan volumes while net
  • COSCOL to invest in TOTAL Lubricant China
    Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping (COSCOL), the special carrier unit of Cosco Group, will take a 20% stake in TOTAL Lubricant China through a subsidiary. Guangzhou Ocean Shipping, a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCOL, will make the investment in TOTAL Lubricant China in two separate phases, a stock
  • Colombo port gives access to development site
    Sri Lanka Ports Authority said it will open Colombo Port's internal roads to transport five million cubic metres of rock, to avoid traffic congestion in the city, when reclaiming land next to the harbour for the $1.3Bn Chinese-funded 'port city' project. All supplies for the project, just named
  • Indonesia to develop 24 ports in next five years
    Indonesia plans to develop 24 seaports in the next five years, President Joko Widodo said. The President, usually referred to as Jokowi, made his remarks during a visit to Tianjin in China, which is seemingly a template for Indonesian plans. "Yes, we plan to develop 24 seaports in the next five
  • ReCAAP piracy incidents report in October 2014
    The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) reported two cases of siphoning of ship fuel/oil in October 2014, bringing the total number of such incidents to 11 so far this year. ReCAAP's Information Sharing Centre said that it is concerned
  • Swiber profits down $22.9M in 3Q14
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings (Swiber) posted a loss of $22.9M in 3Q14 against a profit of $14.5M in the corresponding period last year. Revenue dropped 60.9% to $107.3M at 30 September 2014 from $235M at 30 September 2013. The loss was mainly attributed to the 60.9%
  • KOGAS welcomes US shale gas boom
    The shale gas boom that began in the United States will benefit Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), the world's largest LNG importer, according to a panelist at Offshore Korea Technical Conference in Busan, South Korea, today. Si-Ho Ryu, senior researcher at KOGAS said low price and reliability of the
  • China VLCC to take over Nanjing Tanker vessels
    China VLCC, a joint venture between China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans & CSC, will take over four VLCCs operated by Nanjing Tanker. The four VLCCs are identified as 2008-built Yangtze Pearl, 2009-built Yangtze Spring, 2011-built Yangtze Star and 2011-built Yangtze Crown, a stock
  • Swissco profits up 78%
    Singapore-listed integrated marine services provider Swissco Holdings (Swissco) reported 3Q14 net profit year on year increase of 78% to SGD10.4M ($8.08M). "The group has benefited from the acquisition of the rig business of Scott and English Energy, which greatly boosted our financial
  • Potable water rules tighten for ships
    Misunderstood or overlooked requirements are driving up violations of drinking water regulations on ships, according to providers of sanitation systems. Last year's introduction of the Marine Labour Convention's standards for Food and Catering lays down regular documented inspections of drinking

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • HHI books $1.94 billion Abu Dhabi offshore contract
  • Imtech systems and hardware aboard LNG hybrid barge
  • New York maritime union votes to merge with IOMM&P
  • Crowley vessels rack up environmental awards
  • Vigor and Jensen to unveil advanced fishing vessel design
  • Obama withdraws controversial Navy nomination
  • New FPSO will be first able to produce hydrogen for fuel
  • EPA provides funding for tugboat repower

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Port of Vancouver nears completion of West Vancouver Freight Access work
  • Last four gates arrive for Panama Canal expansion
  • New Jensen, Vigor fishing vessel on display at Pacific Marine Expo
  • Horizon Lines plans to end service from US to Puerto Rico
  • New instruction manual to provide help for ports to plan infrastructure projects

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Navios Maritime Midstream prices its IPO
    Master Limited Partnership offering of 8.1m units will raise $121.5m
  • Concordia Maritime slides to third-quarter loss
    Hopes remain for full-year profit as product tanker market rates improve
  • Box overcapacity to ease from 2016
    Demand growth and a slowdown in deliveries set to ease oversupply
  • China to double LNG import terminals, boosting shipments
    Significant import requirements as domestic gas production slows
  • Southampton completes $63m dredging project
    Widening and deepening of approach channel allows UK port to welcome world's largest boxships
  • Decline in passengers dents Tallink's third quarter
    Estonian cruise ferry operator posts lower revenues and higher expenses
  • Supreme Court refuses Sovcomflot appeal in Novoship case
    Decision marks end to long-running legal battle
  • HHLA Hamburg volumes suffer from decline in feeder traffic
    But overall revenues and profits increase as higher margin deepsea volumes increase
  • G6 enhances US east coast-north Europe loop
    Charleston call and fifth vessel added to AX1 service
  • Halifax: Small port with big ambitions
    President and chief executive Karen Oldfield talks about ensuring Nova Scotia port stays in the game without a large city on its doorstep to guarantee inclusion in global operators' schedules
  • HSH Nordbank to axe 500 jobs
    One in five positions to go at world number two shipping lender
  • Signs of life on supramax routes
    But don't get too excited, it is unlikely to last, say experts
  • Odfjell upbeat as chemical tanker market improves
    Market improvements, lower bunker costs and cost cutting put positive colour on final quarter
  • DP World plans $2.6bn purchase of Jebel Ali FEZ assets
    Dubai-based port firm seeks to expand and improve profitability
  • CSAV posts third-quarter loss of $35.4m
    Chilean line joins merger partner Hapag-Lloyd in the red

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Maersk Line says more Triple-E vessel orders likely on the way
    Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou said today the world's largest container line will likely order more Triple-E ships over the next six months. Maersk is planning over the next three years to deploy more mega-ships, namely 18,000 TEU Triple-E vessels, Skou told the Wall Street Journal. The carrier already took delivery...
  • Class I rails draw line on reporting more metrics to US regulators
    WASHINGTON - The seven U.S.- and Canada-based Class I railroads told U.S. regulators they shouldn't have to provide any more data on their operations than they are already sending unless the Surface Transportation Board begins a rule-making process. On behalf of its Class I members, the Association of American Railroads told the...
  • Hanjin slaps $1,000 per container surcharge on West Coast shipments
    Hanjin Shipping levied a hefty port congestion surcharge on shipments to the West Coast of North America to help combat rising costs due to congestion, one of a handful of upcoming surcharges tied to the gridlock that has affected Southern California since September and which has now spread up the...
  • APL suspends shipments from India to Manila as congestion mounts
    Singapore-based ocean carrier APL has temporarily suspended acceptance of shipments from India to Manila, as congestion at the Philippines port shows no sign of wavering. The move follows months-long port clogging problems at Manila, leading to increased vessel turn times and higher operating costs for shipping lines. "Opening up for fresh...
  • Containers help boost profit at Shipping Corp. of India
    A significant turnaround in the liner segment coupled with tight cost controls helped state-owned Shipping Corporation of India report a modest net profit of Rs. 18.59 crore (about $3 million) in its second fiscal quarter, reversing a $20.13 million loss a year earlier. Total revenue from July through September was $178.2...
  • New service to bring more post-Panamax ships to Charleston
    The G6 Alliance carriers have added a call at the port of Charleston on one of its U.S. East Coast-North Europe services, increasing the frequency of weekly post-Panamax vessel calls to the South Carolina port. Beginning in late November, Charleston will be the final East Coast port of call for ships on...
  • LA-LB drayage drivers picketing terminals, drayage offices
    Southern California port truck drivers are picketing six Los Angeles-Long Beach marine terminals and the offices of two drayage companies this morning, but the ports report that cargo-handling is not being affected. The drivers at two harbor trucking companies are protesting what they say is the failure of Los Angeles Mayor...
  • Spot US truckload volume rises year-over-year, rates stable, DAT says
    A 15-month streak of record demand for spot market trucks carried into October, when spot market truckload volumes jumped 25 percent year-over-year, DAT Solutions said. On an annualized basis, spot freight volumes rose for all three equipment categories tracked by the U.S. load-matching service, with load availability for dry vans increasing...
  • HHLA traffic growth stalls on Russia sanctions, but profit, revenue rise
    HHLA's container traffic stalled in the first nine months of the year as Western sanctions against Moscow sharply pulled down feeder traffic from its Hamburg terminals to its key Russian market. But Hamburg's biggest container stevedore saw revenue rise six percent to 906.7 million euros [US $1.1 billion] and operating profit...
  • Hapag-Lloyd sinks into the red on eve of CSAV merger
    Hapag-Lloyd sank into the red in the third quarter on the eve of sealing a merger with CSAV that will create the world's fourth largest ocean container carrier. The German carrier's net loss of 50.7 million euros [$63.4million] in the three months through September contrasted with a 16.6 million euros profit...
  • Truck driver shortages challenge UK, European transport operators
    The British economy is expanding more quickly in 2014, putting more freight on motorways. Trucking or road transport operators in the United Kingdom, however, claim they aren't seeing the profit margins they need to reinvest in their businesses and hire truck or lorry drivers. "It is clear that this increase in...
  • DP World to buy operator of logistics complex adjoining its Jebel Ali Port
    DP World has agreed to buy Economic Zone World [EZW], a company that operates a logistics and industrial complex next to the global terminal operator's flagship Jebel Ali port, for $2.6 billion. Both companies are owned by Dubai World, the Gulf emirate's state-owned holding company that has been reshuffling its assets...
  • Shippers drive up Asia-US air cargo prices as port congestion worsens
    Port congestion on the West Coast has seen higher volumes of ocean freight shifting to air cargo, DHL says.HONG KONG - Shippers of trans-Pacific ocean freight trying to avoid crippling West Coast port congestion are turning to air cargo in such numbers that forwarders report space shortages and prices going...
  • CSAV reports reduced losses ahead of Hapag merger
    CSAV, nearing its merger with Hapag-Lloyd, cut its third quarter operating losses by 24 percent year-over-year but still ended the third quarter in the red, the Chilean carrier announced Wednesday. Compañía Sudamericana de Vapores reported a net profit loss of $35.4 million, 24.2 percent lower than the third quarter of 2013's...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • LNG on the Yangtze
    China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group has joined an initiative aimed at capitalising on rising demand for LNG fuel.
  • ING says 'pay us'
    ING Bank, a major secured lender for OW Bunker & Trading, is urging the collapsed fuel supplier's customers to pay their bills into accounts at the bank.
  • Mixed signals
    The shaky performance of a new master limited partnership IPO from the Navios group is likely to send mixed signals to others hoping to bring MLPs outside of traditional energy sectors.
  • Viking profit down
    Viking Line saw its bottom line slide during the third quarter despite lower bunker prices, which were not enough to prevent operating expenses from rising.
  • Navios MLP seals listing
    Navios Maritime Midstream Partners has emerged victorious in its crusade to raise cash by way of an initial public offering (IPO) in New York.
  • New Chinese alliance
    State giants China Shipping Group (CSG) and China Merchants Group have signed a new cooperation deal to boost their competitiveness.
  • Losses grow at Courage
    Courage Marine has been hit by low fleet utilisation and low demand in the dry bulk market during the third quarter.
  • SCI profitable again
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has returned to profit for the second quarter after a loss-making corresponding period in 2013.
  • Lauritzen loss grows
    Danish shipping group J Lauritzen has posted a bigger loss for the third quarter as revenue fell.
  • Misuga appoints CCO
    Captain Herbert Soanes has been appointed as the new chief commercial officer for Europe and the Americas by the Misuga group.
  • HSH Nordbank axing 500
    German shipping lender HSH Nordbank is to axe 500 workers as part of a cost-cutting drive.
  • DP World splashing cash
    Dubai's DP World has started the process of acquiring a huge logistics park next to the company's flagship Jebel Ali port for $2.6bn - and also said it plans to delist in London.
  • Rem reaps rewards
    Norway's Rem Offshore has pushed up third quarter earnings as revenue jumped.
  • Tallink profit slips
    Several route changes have seen Tallink book a smaller profit for the third quarter as revenue dropped.
  • Fisher tankers busier
    The products tanker fleet of UK owner James Fisher and Sons has enjoyed better utilisation in the latter part of 2014.
  • TTA filling bulker pool
    Singapore-based Thoresen Shipping is inviting supramax and ultramax owners to join a new pool aimed at increasing utilisation and earnings in a bid to push through sector consolidation.
  • Sewol crew appeal
    An appeal has been filed by eight of the 15 surviving crew members convicted of negligence over the sinking of the Sewol ferry in April.
  • Odfjell reports loss
    Norway's Odfjell has posted a loss even though revenue rose during a quarter which saw the formation of a new gas carrier joint venture.
  • Genco heads for big profit
    Resurrected Genco Shipping & Trading is expecting to post earnings of $870.7m for the third quarter thanks to its emergence from a $1.2bn Chapter 11 restructuring in July.
  • DVB cuts credit loss
    German lender says market remains "difficult" in some shipping sectors, but nine-month loan provisions fall.
  • Hapag-Lloyd back to red
    German container line Hapag-Lloyd has returned to the red in the third quarter as interest costs rose.
  • Cargoship abandoned
    All six crew have left an Erik Thun cargoship that was holed in a grounding off Sweden.
  • Koreans mull OW action
    South Korean refining heavyweights SK Energy and GS Caltex are considering legal action against bankrupt OW Bunker.
  • SBM plans MLP venture
    SBM Offshore, the Dutch FPSO specialist, has announced plans to pursue a master limited partnership (MLP).
  • LNG-fuelled LEG ships debut
    Two groundbreaking liquefied ethylene gas carriers designed to use LNG as a fuel will be named in the UK today.
  • ULTR dives into the red
    Ultrapetrol has seen a major deterioration in its financial performance posting a significant loss for the third quarter.
  • CSAV trims Q3 losses
    Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) has reported a third quarter loss of $35.4m, in figures released late Thursday.
  • Pac Radiance jumps in Q3
    Pacific Radiance is on track to post strong earnings for the financial year, after delivering robust third quarter results.
  • Hedland strike postponed
    Industrial action by marine engineers operating tugs in Port Hedland set for Wednesday failed to materialise.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • Newsflash: Some carriers pull the trigger on container congestion surcharges
  • Railroad group requests rulemaking on STB data submission
  • West Coast senators ask dockworkers and employers to reach settlement
  • Panama Canal receives final lock gates for expansion project
  • Hanson continues Chicago warehouse expansion
  • Shippers press Capitol Hill for renewed TPA
  • U.S., India make headway on WTO trade facilitation
  • XPO to use Catapult for rate management
  • Hapag-Lloyd expects to close CSAV deal 'in coming weeks'
  • More turmoil at California ports
  • MarAd releases first installment of port investment guide

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
  • US subsidiaries of OW Bunker file for bankruptcy
    Three OW Bunker units have filed Chapter 11 petitions in Connecticut.
  • Crude drops as Cushing stocks build
    Supplies climbed 1.7 million barrels to 22.5 million last week.
  • Report: Brightoil reshuffles Singapore trading ops
    Due to the alleged departure of two senior trading heads.
  • Claims from OW Bunker creditors could top $300 million
    Reports say over 100 firms have claims against defunct bunker player.
  • Tech firm in low sulphur fuel hard sell
    Company claiming to have low-cost desulphurising solution keen on finding bunker industry partners.
  • OW Bunker's impact on prices 'temporary'
    Prices for 380 cSt material in Singapore stopped climbing on Thursday.
  • Denmark's bunkering industry 'can get over image loss'
    Other Danish firms could keep part of market share left by OW Bunker, not just locally, says company head.
  • Maersk to pass on bunker savings, says CEO
    But ECA surcharge will have to be met.
  • New bunker contract given green light
    BIMCO's standard bunker terms to be published by year-end.
  • Singapore bunker sales drop 5% year-on-year
    But October sales have climbed month-on-month.
  • Ship released after seven months in detention
    The vessel has a new owner and new name.
  • Ex-OW staff take up free subscription offer
    Employees can get free access to Bunkerworld's information services.
  • Fuel oil: 'The whole market is on a credit lockdown'
    Fuel oil trading has slowed sharply in Singapore following OW Bunker's collapse.
  • Chinese LNG bunkering project wins state support
    Company to add a 'movable LNG refuelling system' along the Yangtze River.
  • South Korean refiners exploring legal action against OW
    Players seek to recoup losses.
  • Russian player sees market share grow
    Stronger bunker sales boosts Gazprom Neft's Q3 results.
  • Malaysian bunker supplier facing smuggling charges
    Company directors are bailed but ship's master confined to vessel.
  • LNG-fuelled 'low emission' gas carriers to reduce 'eco' footprint
    Will cut NOx emissions by over 85%, CO2 emissions by 20% and SOx emissions and soot particles by nearly 100%, says firm.

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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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