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July 16, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd warns of surcharges as new eco fuel costs 50-100pc more
  • Striking LA, LB harbour truckers agree to mayor's cooling off period
  • Volatile Asia-North Europe freight rates fall 8.1pc to US$1,302/TEU
  • Jilted CMA CGM likely to join UASC and CSCL - Drewry, Alphaliner
  • HAFFA warns of mass cargo loss if HK fails to step up digital game
  • Abidjan gains bank funding to go ahead with second box terminal
  • Petro pirates prey on Malacca Strait's busy shipping lanes
  • CSCL receives sixth 10,036 TEU on America-Asia Container (AAC) series
  • Taiwan's Evergreen slot-shares on Japan-US service (JPX)
  • Seaspan takes in charge 10,000-TEU newbuilding for Hanjin fleet
  • EU probes Dutch port tax scheme, warns France, Belgium and Germany
  • 9,200-TEU Mexico City is delivered to APL for Asia-USEC trades
  • Dunkerque port achieves 10pc higher cargo volume in first half
  • Port of Savannah delivers fresher fruit through USDA pilot programme
  • US road builders urge Congress to commit to full upgrade of highways
  • Cathay, Dragonair June cargo volume increases 15pc to 40,444 tonnes
  • Air France-KLM air freight continues to fall in June, down 4.3pc
  • Boeing predicts 36,777 orders for new aircraft over next 20 years
  • Korean Air increases frequency to Americas and Southeast Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • Allcargo Logistics wins LCL consolidator award at SECC 2014
  • Coast Guard rescues 11 crew from ship off Mumbai
  • Free choice of shippers highest priority, says ESC
  • Goodrich blazes the trail
  • Seaways Shipping organises blood donation camp at Mumbai office
  • Shipping industry submits comments on Australian anti-trust review
  • TT Club supports supply chain learning initiative
  • 17.5 lakh t of sugar exported in Oct.-March period
  • GMB's seminar on investment opportunities in Gujarat port sector drawing tremendous response
  • National Geographic Channel to feature mega port of Mundra
  • Goods supply to Mumbai could be hit by transporters stir against escort fees
  • Rlys looking at diversifying freight commodities
  • Apparel exporters seek faster India-EU FTA
  • Commerce Ministry wants incentives for SEZs in FTP
  • Govt should try to narrow wide demand-supply gap in warehousing capacity, says industry
  • INR declines further against US currency
  • Evolution to better days

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • Gross im Kommen

Marine Logweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • Crane ship nears end of Concordia salvage role
  • Gas engine delivered for first LNG-powered containership
  • Wärtsilä inks LNG ship agreements with Greek operators
  • ClassNK acquires workboat software provider
  • E.R. Offshore adds two Vard newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • Change of command ceremony today for Coast Guard Cutter STEADFAST
  • FESCO Transportation Group buys Novosibirsk container terminal
  • NYK's Crystal Cruises earns 19th straight 'World's Best' nod
  • DOT advisory board recommends improvements for US transport system
  • Alaska Airlines taps Sareen as investor relations director

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • Tanker cargoes disrupted as Yemeni pipeline is blown up
    Further woes hit Middle Eastern crude supply
  • Ukraine's Crimea shipping ban now in force
    Prohibition is legally valid, legal sources confirm
  • New UK transport minister named
    Devizes MP Claire Perry likely to inherit shipping brief from Stephen Hammond
  • Antwerp maintains steady growth
    First of Europe's top three box ports publishes second-quarter figures
  • Libya aframax fixture points to tanker opportunities
    Average earnings rise steadily
  • Cosco Pacific posts strong volumes in June
    Throughput in Bohai Rim is flat but Pearl River Delta terminals show robust growth
  • ClassNK acquires another software company
    Japanese class society buys Canada-based Helm Operations to tap into workboat and offshore industries further
  • CIMC expects first-half profits up at least 50%
    World's largest box manufacturer benefits from offshore shipbuilding business
  • Zim and government come to golden share agreement
    Deal sees state get extra time to examine implications of future changes in shareholding
  • Suezmax daily earnings soar
    Earnings close in on $50,000 per day
  • Transatlantic box volumes on the rise
    Latest CTS figures point to improving performance in the headhaul direction
  • Stephen Hammond dropped as UK shipping minister
    One of most proactive ministers for some time, says UK Chamber of Shipping
  • Korea Line wins $302m nickel shipping contract
    Seoul-listed carrier to carry 1.1m tonnes from New Caledonia to South Korea for 20 years
  • Seatrade launches newbuilds drive with two high reefer capacity vessels
    Specially-designed ships to be capable of carrying some 12,000 pallets
  • China Cosco sends eight ships for scrapping
    Move follows announcement last week of the purchase of 10 ships as part of fleet renewal
  • A Nippon Steel deal with Vale could shake up the capesize sector
    Japanese giant mulls using valemaxes for shipments from Brazil
  • In a sluggish handy and supra market, some still find reasons to believe
    Low rates spark an uptick in forward activity, while eyes are on India's potential
  • A US crude oil surplus with nowhere to go
    Production will exceed refinery capacity by 2018, but prospects for shipping remain uncertain in absence of sweeping export regulation
  • Industry viewpoint: Supply chain increasingly vulnerable to cyber attack
    Criminals are able to take control of operators' IT systems and use data to gain custody of containers

Sea-webweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • GSI wins heavy-lift vessel order
    China's Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has secured an order from compatriot shipowner COSCO Shipping Co Ltd (COSCOL). The order is for a 90,000dwt semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel due for completion in the fourth quarter of 2016. Main particulars of the ship are length overall 255m, a deck
  • Vard secures PSV contract
    Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder Vard Holding Limited has secured a contract for the design and construction of one platform supply vessel (PSV) for ER Offshore. The vessel will be of the VARD 1 08 design with a total length of 81m, beam of 18m, and a cargo deck area of 830m². Once completed,
  • Costa Concordia salvors prepare for final refloating
    Salvage workers were today working their way toward the main part of the refloating operation at the Costa Concordia wreck site off the Italian island of Giglio. Following yesterday's initial, partial refloating of the wreck, cables and chains were being attached to the sponsons lining the starboard
  • Indian Coast Guard rescues 11 crew from sinking ship
    The Indian Coast Guard on Monday rescued 11 crew members of an Indian cargo vessel that started tilting precariously near Mumbai coast after the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre received a call that the ship was listing dangerously around 3km off Revdanda Port in Raigad. There were a total of 16
  • Marine terminal planned for Delaware River
    Holt Logistics is partnering with breakbulk specialist South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC) to build the first new marine terminal on the Delaware River in over 30 years. Plans for the 77ha multi-use Paulsboro Marine Terminal, to be located along 790m of waterfront in Paulsboro, New Jersey, were
  • Windsor files for Chapter 11
    Frontline-linked Windsor Petroleum Transport has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware to facilitate a pre-packaged restructuring plan. Windsor owns four VLCCs: the Pioneer, Progress, British Pride, and British Purpose. Long-term bareboat charters (averaging 10 years) to
  • Meyer Werft bags cruise ship pair
    Papenburg-based Meyer Werft shipyard has secured two new cruise ship orders as Norwegian Cruise Line today announced an order for a pair of Breakaway Plus-class cruise vessels. The contract for both vessels is worth approximately €1.6Bn ($2.18Bn) with export credit financing in place for both
  • AVIC Leasing inks deal with Sainty Marine
    China's AVIC Leasing struck a deal in late June with compatriot shipbuilder Sainty Marine to buy and lease two 1,100teu containerships, the company said today. The deal involves the 2014-built 1,100teu Sainty Vigour and same class 2013-built Sainty Vogue, according to Sea-web.com. Sainty Marine held
  • KR opens green-ship certification centre
    The Korean Register has opened the world's first green-ship equipment certification centre in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The total KRW30Bn ($29.4M) cost to build the centre was borne by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. The centre was created in response to the International
  • Ezion wins $268.6M service-rig contracts
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider, Ezion Holdings, has secured two contracts worth an approximate value of $268.6M for its service rigs. The first contract was signed with an East European-based national oil major, worth around $122.6M, and required Ezion to provide a service rig over a
  • China COSCO suffers losses due to vessels scrapping
    Shanghai-listed China COSCO is looking at a CNY35.33M ($5.66M) loss due to the disposal of eight vessels from May 1 to June 30. Four bulk carriers, Min He, Zhu Zi, Song Zi and Mei Zi, owned by its fully-owned subsidiary COSCO Container Lines (COSCON) and four container ships, Fu An, Fu Rao, Jia Li
  • Seaman Guard Ohio charges reportedly dropped
    Ken Peters, public affairs chief of the Mission to Seafarers in the UK, said arms charges in India have been dropped against six British former servicemen. The six were among a 35-member crew of the anti-piracy supply vessel MV Seaman Guard Ohio. The crewmen were accused of illegally possessing
  • Ship recycling sees rejuvenation
    Following a lull brought about by the South Asian monsoon season, the ship recycling market finally saw an uptick in prices last week. Prices rose by as much as $10-$15/lt ldt, hitting an average of $460/lt ldt for bulkers and $490/lt ldt for tankers in India. In Pakistan, the situation was similar
  • Upward pressure seen on VLGC rates
    Despite a quiet period for chartering, rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers are expected to stay firm as tonnage supply remains tight in the Middle East. The Baltic Exchange yesterday assessed the benchmark Ras Tanura-Chiba route at $130.31/tonne, translating into daily earnings of over
  • CIMC profits could double in 1H14
    Hong Kong and Shenzhen-listed China International Marine Containers (CIMC) today predicted its first-half profits could be up to double from a year ago on the avoidance of losses of its offshore sector and reversal of withholding tax. CIMC's profits would total from CNY828.0M ($134.6M) to CNY1.1Bn
  • Australian coal exports near record in June
    Australian coal shipments approached near record levels in June, helping year-to-date (TYD) hroughput to a substantial boost over 2013. According to terminal figures, Australian shipments reached 32.45M tonnes in the latest month, down slightly year-on-year (y/y) against 32.53M tonnes previously,
  • Otto Marine wins $404M in charter contracts
    Singapore-listed offshore marine company, Otto Marine, has clinched charter contracts worth approximately $404M in 1H14. Otto Marine edged out in the market by its strong shipyard to achieve economies of scale, supporting its very own fleet renewal, expansion and upgrading programme to ride on the
  • Shanghai and Los Angeles partner for eco ports
    Shanghai and Los Angeles, two of the world busiest ports, inked an agreement on eco-partnerships in Beijing last week. The two ports will work together on shore power in Phase II of Waigaoqiao Terminal, Phase III of Yangshan Deepwater Port, as well as Wusong cruise terminal in Shanghai, according to

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • NYSA: 300 new hires, more on way
    The New York Shipping Association has hired approximately 300 dockworkers this year and will keep adding to its longshore workforce to meet cargo demand and avoid a repeat of last summer's labor shortages, NYSA President John Nardi said. Shortages of International Longshormen's Association labor during the 2013 summer vacation season contributed...
  • NY-NJ port reform effort moves to second phase
    Leaders of an industry group that proposed far-reaching changes to operations of the Port of New York and New Jersey are starting the more difficult task of deciding how to turn those recommendations into reality. Truckers and others at a public forum today said quick action is needed to eliminate inefficiencies...
  • Refining allocation strategies key for trucking, expert says
    Logistical changes that focus on making high-density lanes for core trucking customers could be at the center of the trucking industry's attempts to quell imbalance and driver shortages. In a Stifel conference call with Joel Clum, co-founder and president of the transportation and logistics consultancy Carrier Direct, he noted that refining...
  • Correction: 2013 Port Productivity rankings
    Due to an error in assigning one carrier's port calls at Tianjin, China, to the correct terminal, JOC is issuing a revised 2013 Port Productivity rankings to reflect the correct terminal where the ship calls occurred. The original rankings reflected ship calls at Tianjin Xingang Sinor Terminal when they should have...
  • New Delaware River marine terminal slated for South Jersey
    South Jersey will get its first new marine terminal on the Delaware River in more than 30 years as a result of a partnership between Holt Logistics and the South Jersey Port Corp. The two parties plan to build a multi-purpose facility on two brownfield sites totaling 190 acres where a...
  • Chiquita, Port of Wilmington ink five-year extension
    A new five-year deal will keep Chiquita in Delaware until 2019. The Diamond State Port Corp. announced the agreement this week that keeps Chiquita's mid-Atlantic distribution hub at the Port of Wilmington. The contract includes two five-year lease renewal options that could keep Chiquita in Wilmington until 2029. "We are extremely pleased...
  • J.B. Hunt more cautious on intermodal growth amid service delays
    Following slower intermodal train speeds and rail service disruptions that hampered volume growth in the second quarter, the largest U.S. provider of intermodal services has lowered its expectations for intermodal traffic gains this year. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, based in Lowell, Arkansas, saw intermodal loads grow 8 percent year-over-year in the...
  • Port of Antwerp's container traffic growth accelerates
    The port of Antwerp's container throughput increased for the third quarter in a row in the second quarter of 2014. Full-size chart The port of Antwerp's container traffic rose around 5 percent in the second quarter of the year, more than five times the increase in the first three months, affirming its...
  • Final obstacle to Zim's debt deal removed
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services today said it has reached agreement with the Israeli government over the state's "golden share," paving the way for a $3.4 billion debt restructuring and the implementation of a new business plan. The Israeli government had filed an appeal against a recent court district ruling that Zim...
  • Cosco scraps two dozen ships in first half
    China Cosco Holdings scrapped another eight vessels in the second quarter, bringing its ship disposal total to 24 under its fleet renewal program, which aims to improve operational efficiency as the carrier struggles for profitability. Four of the eight recently scrapped ships were container vessels operated by Cosco Container Lines. The...
  • Port of Singapore records container volume growth
    Port of Singapore's container traffic rose 4.4 percent in the first half of 2014. Full-size chart The port of Singapore grew its container throughput 4.1 percent in June, compared to the same month last year, handling 2.84 million 20-foot containers, according to preliminary figures from the city-state port authority. The Maritime and Port...
  • Yusen Logistics launches Indochina LTL service
    Yusen Logistics' new temperature- and humidity-controlled system at its warehouse in China's Suzhou Industrial Park.Yusen Logistics has expanded its cross-border trucking services for Indochina with the launch of a temperature-controlled less-than-truckload service for food products moving between Vietnam and Cambodia. The new weekly service from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, to Phnom...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • Bahri in the black
    Bahri turned in a second-quarter profit Tuesday but the gain was nearly 21% lower than the one reported 12 months prior.
  • Signature sets sights
    A lender that recently launched a campaign to line up more shipping clients does not plan to target deals with foreign owners, TradeWinds has learned.
  • Vinalines sued
    State-owned Vietnamese shipower Vinalines is facing a claim of VND 65bn ($3.1m) over a scrapped port contract.
  • Nakilat net rises 24%
    Fleet growth and a red-hot LPG market have helped Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) jack up its first half profit by a quarter.
  • Idan Ofer in fleet deal
    Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific Shipping is close to securing a fleet of aframax tankers from Anglo-Italian owner Blenheim Shipping, brokers say.
  • Deiulemar seven jailed
    Seven members of the three founding families of Italian shipowner Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione (DCN) have been jailed for up to 17 years for illegal financial transactions as the company collapsed.
  • Haisheng warns of loss
    China Shipping Haisheng expects to post a lower loss of CNY 90.6m ($14.6m) for the first half of 2014.
  • Crewman poisoned?
    Carbon monoxide gas has been blamed for the death of a Russian crewman on a general cargoship in Fredericia, Denmark.
  • Antwerp up again
    Belgium's key port of Antwerp has pushed volumes higher again in the first half, as oil products and box cargoes increased.
  • Yangzijiang swells cash pile
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has collected over $30m from the sale of non-core assets as it looks to tighten its focus on shipbuilding.
  • ER adds double
    Germany's ER Offshore is expanding its fleet with two PSV newbuildings at Vard.
  • Crew abandon ship
    Indian authorities have rescued 20 crew from a cargoship that grounded in a storm off Mumbai.
  • Strike hits Argentinian ports
    Tug services at Argentinian ports are set to come to a standstill this week amid planned strike action.
  • Wartsila signs up Greeks
    Finnish vessel propulsion group Wartsila has clinched more service agreements with Greek owners.
  • Kayne ups DLNG stake
    US hedge fund Kayne Anderson has boosted its holding in Dynagas LNG Partners.
  • Seconds for Top
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner seeking $50m from second shares sale in two months.
  • Streamline stronger
    Scotland's Streamline Shipping has seen profit rise thanks to increased oil and gas activity off Shetland.
  • Ferry wanted
    Greece's shipping ministry is tendering for a passenger service from Samos to Kos.
  • Clipper clipped
    UK ferry company Condor has suspended one of its ferry services after a vessel touched the seabed.
  • Ezion in double deal
    Ezion Holdings has secured two separate contracts to supply service rigs in deals worth $270m, it disclosed Tuesday.
  • Windsor files Chapter 11
    Windsor Petroleum Transport Corp has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware after reaching a deal with bondholders that will see its four VLCCs placed under the management of Frontline.
  • NCL back at Meyer Werft
    Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has returned to Meyer Werft for two more newbuildings in a deal worth EUR 1.6bn ($2.2bn).

American Shipperweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • FEC begins direct box moves at Port Everglades
    The 43-acre rail transfer center increases the railroad's intermodal capacity at the Fort Lauderdale port from 100,000 to 450,000 lifts per year and reduces local traffic congestion and dray costs.
  • Holt Logistics to operate new Paulsboro terminal
    Kevin Castagnola, executive director and chief executive officer of the South Jersey Port Corporation, has signed a term sheet with Holt and is now negotiating a lease.
  • DOT reviewing freight committee recommendations
    "Our nation's economic competitiveness depends on a transportation network that can move freight safely and efficiently, especially as we are expected to move double the current amount by 2050," DOT Secretary Foxx said.
  • UPS targets Brazilian expansion
  • IAG upgrades capacity on Philly, Calgary routes
  • Settlement with government reached, Zim focuses on 'path ahead'
  • Washington Notebook: House passes appropriations bill for Army Corps
  • U.S. sugar users oppose 'managed trade' with Mexico
  • ITC continues steel nail import investigation
    Missouri's Mid Continent Nail petitioned the investigation. The nine U.S. steel nail producers are in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas.
  • Commerce to hire first chief data officer
  • WTO issues 'mixed results' to China's countervailing duty challenges
  • WTO rejects most Indian claims against U.S. steel trade laws
  • Ex-Im Bank's $64.5M loan supports wind turbines to Uruguay

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 15, 2014
  • TOTE's dual-fuel 'eco' boxship 'more than 40% complete'
    Construction of second vessel has already begun.
  • VPS plans to grow
    Fuel testing and surveyor company to focus on growth after completing separation from DNV GL.
  • Analysts see sense in Antwerp refinery upgrade
    Predicts ability to convert HFO into distillates will improve refinery profitability, especially in Europe.
  • Prices soft in Fujairah
    No MGO at Cape Town, sources report.
  • Prices stay mostly soft across Europe
    Busy market in Hamburg but market reported quiet in Rotterdam.
  • Fuel testing agency rebrands
    Name change follows split from DNV GL.
  • Another operator gets EU cash for emission reduction initiatives
    Funding granted for ferry operator's hybrid propulsion system and scrubbers, and for port to treat waste from scrubbers.
  • Greek owners select Wartsila for technical management
    Agreement covers 80, dual-fuel units and runs for five years.
  • ECA operator to charge new BAF and basic rates
    Designed to 'provide reasonable compensation' for increased fuel costs in 2015.
  • Singapore: Expanded additives plant ready
    Jurong Island site ups production capacity.
  • Asian bunker market softens further
    Mixed demand seen in Singapore.
  • Strike threat to Argentine ports
    48-hour walkout in the offing.
  • Singapore monthly bunker sales dip for third month
    Fewer vessels seen calling at port for bunkers.
  • Company opts for hybrid-electric newbuild
    Spends $12 million on vessel design and equipments.
  • Japan: Bonded bunker sales weaken in May
    Sales volumes fell 12% over the year.

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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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