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June 18, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • World's top 30 container ports' volume increases 4.7pc in first quarter
  • Los Angeles container volume rises 8.2pc in May, Long Beach up 2.7pc
  • Strike stops French rail freight, leads to widespread truck shortages
  • Fujian port container volume up 10pc to 4.93 million TEU in 5 months
  • MOL to hike export import Far East-Japan rate US$50/TEU twice in July
  • Vancouver port to spend US$5.5 million to ease truck congestion
  • Rizhao port's container volume up 27.58pc to 1.06 million TEU in 5 months
  • Quanzhou's direct cargo to Taiwan up 100pc to 38,974 tonnes in May
  • SoCal truck landside congestion risks cargo diversion: angry truckers
  • Hong Kong's Famous Pacific Shipping opens office in Galle, Sri Lanka
  • Supply chain risk book launched at Dubai industry leader gathering
  • Vietnam banking, industries robust, but market remains tough: Maersk
  • Cargotec sells Indian engineering works to Finland's Citec in Pune
  • CargoSmart uses TIBCO tech to help cut costs, boost efficiency
  • Cathay ends Manchester freighter flights, opts for passenger bellyholds
  • Quarterly air cargo up as economy rises, but fuel prices still pinch
  • New transport facilities, security standards to combat cargo theft

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • ICS AGM discusses key challenges
  • P3 Network will not be implemented!
  • Apparel exports to surpass $ 17 bn in FY15
  • APSEZ's Dhamra port deal seen not needing CCI clearance
  • Floating LNG terminal off Kakinada coast to be commissioned soon
  • CFSAI get-together sees large fraternity participation
  • IATA presses for cut in taxes & less excessive regulation
  • PCHAA conducts successful blood donation camp
  • Railway Board withdraws demurrage hike on Fieo's representation
  • India wants BRICS bank HQ in country, President to be Indian

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RZDL organizes pilot delivery of 60 m rails to Germany
  • EU Council adopts Shift²Rail regulation
  • Premier Logistics investing in fleet
  • New partner for Freja and Varova
  • PoLB's new incentives to attract more cargo
  • Romaco builds up international network
  • Garbe Transport adding trucks to fleet
  • Emirates with new regional cargo manager
  • G. Vatinel chooses DDS Freight
  • CMA CGM upgrades Samwaf service
  • Air Canada Cargo winging its way to Milan Malpensa

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • USS names 2014 AOTOS honorees
  • Law firm Fowler Rodriguez elects four partners
  • BAE San Diego gets $20.5 million more for DDG 73 job
  • Linde to supply icebreaker LNG fuel tanks
  • Australian mining giant orders VLOC quartet
  • China torpedoes P3 alliance plans
  • ABB systems picked for Yamal ARC7 LNG carriers
  • Two Wärtsilä two-strokes complete tests
  • Havyard sells another design package to China

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • Port of Seattle marks start of new Delta service from Sea-Tac
  • Kinder Morgan Energy Partners orders additional product tanker
  • Pair of Stanford undergraduates presented degrees onboard cutter
  • Port of Los Angeles releases container numbers for May
  • OOCL making changes to Trans-Atlantic services

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • China P3 veto is a setback for industry efficiency, say Maersk and MSC
    Other forms of co-operation still offer opportunities for cost-savings
  • Hamburg Süd performance is 'unsatisfactory', says Oetker Group
    Carrier must cut costs after poor performance in Mediterranean and Southeast Asia
  • A less than sizzling summer for the largest crude tankers
    Earnings forecast in the $10,000-$20,000 range for VLCCs, suezmaxes and aframaxes
  • China's Ministry of Commerce kills P3
    UPDATE: Beijing offers carriers no right to appeal after 'forbidding' operational network
  • ESC says it had concerns about the P3 alliance
    European Shippers' Council welcomes Beijing's decision to block P3
  • Eight register interest in Thessaloniki stake
    Five bidders proceed to due diligence in Piraeus Port Authority sell-off
  • Lidinsky welcomes China P3 veto
    FMC commissioner is pleased that Beijing shares his concerns about the alliance
  • Aronnax: Business and science can work hand in hand in the Arctic
    Newcomers to the region must listen to the experts to gain first-mover advantage
  • Beijing takes tough stance to outlaw P3
    Authorities say carriers' application lacks corresponding legal grounds and convincing supporting evidence
  • Hamburg Süd expected to announce fall in turnover
    Figure of $7.2bn predicted ahead of results
  • Star Bulk spells out its consolidation aims after merger with Oceanbulk
    Newbuilding programme has gained $300m in market value since orders, says executive
  • IEA pledges to monitor the crisis in Iraq
    Energy watchdog notes conflict's downside risks as world tanker trades change shape
  • New sulphur requirements offer UK west coast ports short-term gains
    Liverpool: The Debate finds that extra costs may drive services from east to west
  • Asian energy-shipping icon Sohmen-Pao resigns as BW Group boss
    Norden chief executive Mortensen takes the helm as his predecessor joins the board
  • France stays top of Paris MOU white list of port state control inspections
    Germany and Greece fall in the rankings and Tanzania is named a high risk
  • Nordea offloads problem credits
    The bank saw an opportunity to exit Torm and Eitzen, says Kjelsrud
  • Global Gateways: Latin America and the Caribbean
    Containerisation International looks at what's in store for ports in the Latin American and Caribbean region
  • Coal gaining edge over gas
    In power sector battle, gas loses ground
  • Kinder Morgan Energy Partners orders fifth Jones Act product tanker
    There is increasing demand for waterborne transportation to move petroleum products, says Kurz
  • Pay first and argue later on general average, lawyer warns
    St Maximus vs Maersk case has implications for charterers

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • DS Norden's CEO leaves for BW Group
    Carsten Mortensen, CEO of the listed Copenhagen-based bulk shipping company DS Norden, has decided to leave the company. He will be taking up the position of CEO at BW Group, the privately owned Singapore-based tanker and offshore group. Mortensen, a Danish national, has worked for DS Norden for 17
  • NASSCO secures fifth APT tanker
    San Diego based NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics has secured a fifth medium range (MR) product tanker, which is the first of four options available for American Petroleum Tankers (APT). The 53,700dwt LNG-conversion-ready product tankers will have an overall length of 186m, beam 32.20m and is
  • BIMCO containership demolition sale forecast doubles
    BIMCO has almost doubled its forecast for demolition sales of container vessels to 500,000teu for this year from an earlier forecast of 290,000teu. This has resulted from sales significantly exceeding forecast so far this year, chief shipping economist Peter Sand said in a review of the shipping
  • APM shares fall 6% after P3 Network rejected
    AP Moller-Maersk (APM) shares traded 6% lower at DK13,200 ($2,400) on the Copenhagen stock market after China rejected the planned P3 Network in East-West container trades. However, APM, parent company of the container shipping line Maersk Line, said in a statement in which it unveiled the decision
  • China rejects planned P3 Network
    Competition authorities in China have rejected the planned P3 Network alliance in East-West container trades, AP Moller Maersk (APM) said in a statement. The alliance is between Maersk Line of APM in Denmark, CMA-CGM in France, and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in Switzerland. "Today, the
  • Sewol's first engineer pleads guilty
    The first engineer of capsized ferry MV Sewol pled guilty to charges of criminal abandonment when the trial for him and 14 other crew members resumed today. The man, identified only as 'Sohn', "will not be making excuses", his lawyer said today. However, the trial for the other 14 crew members will
  • Report highlights series of errors in cargo ship death
    A seafarer was crushed on board the cargo ship Toucan Arrow in Portland, Australia, last October, while replacing the broken warning light on the ship's gantry, and died after sustaining injuries. In its report into the fatality released yesterday, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau reported the
  • ICON Offshore holds Malaysia's biggest IPO
    Malaysian offshore oilfield service provider ICON Offshore has raised MYR944.9M ($293M) in what is Malaysia's biggest initial public offering so far this year. ICON's shares will be listed on the Bursa Malaysia from 25 June. ICON is selling 510.77M shares via the listing, of which 460.15M shares are
  • Damco provides no-delay service
    Logistics provider Damco has been providing global logistics service to Esquel Group, producer and exporter of cotton shirts, with no delay in the past two years. Damco's intermodal solution, compared with traditional trucking, ensures the time efficiency that Esquel pursues. Imported cotton raw
  • Skuld cautions on Iraqi oil cargoes
    Skuld P&I Club has issued an advisory with regards to the loading of crude oil cargoes from the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, amid the current insurgency in the country. Iraq's federal government has said that all of the country's crude oil exports fall under its authority, while Kurdistan's
  • China COSCO orders bulkers
    China COSCO has ordered six drybulk carriers with two shipyards. In a Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing filing, the company said it has ordered four 64,000dwt bulkers with CSSC Huangpu Wenchong. The total price of these four ships is $113.12M. China COSCO has also ordered two 78,000dwt bulkers from
  • VLGC rates rise on tight tonnage supply
    Rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers are still rising even though last week's IHS Asia LPG Seminar took many traders away from their desk. As of yesterday, the Baltic Exchange assessed rates on the benchmark Arabian Gulf-Far East route at $117.75/tonne or $105,542/day, based on current
  • Evergreen expects better profit for 2014
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine expects its profitability to improve this year, thanks to better freight rates for Far East-Europe routes and cost controls. Evergreen's vice chairman Bronson Hsieh said he expects the container shipping to be strengthened in the third quarter, driving up sales and
  • Shipping Australia critical of port fee hike
    Port privatisation has led to an increase in Sydney's port and pilotage charges, according to Shipping Australia. "We've had the privatisation of ports. Now we are seeing the spinoff," Rod Nairn, SAL CEO told IHS Maritime. Nairn said he was not completely opposed to port privatisation - it provided
  • DNB Bank optimistic on drybulk shipping
    DNB Bank has maintained its optimistic stance on drybulk shipping despite the current lull in the Baltic Dry Index. It said in a daily note that drybulk shipping is set for an interesting 2H14, even as a lack of cargoes has dragged down present freight rates. The bank said: "We reiterate our
  • Vallianz issues shares to expand fleet
    Singapore-listed offshore marine solutions provider Vallianz has issued a set of subscription and placement shares to a group of investors to raise funds for fleet expansion. In a Singapore Exchange filing today, Vallianz said it would issue a total of 400M shares worth SGD52.2M ($41.7M) to Legend
  • Epic Gas loses $2.4M in Q1, buys ships
    Singapore-based Epic Gas, which owns and operates small LPG carriers, has announced a $2.4M loss for 1Q14, compared to a $3.6M loss for 1Q13. Revenues for the three months ended 31 March 2014 amounted to $23.3M, compared to $18.8M in the same period last year. The 1Q14 revenues include $500,000 from
  • Indonesia plans safe anchorages
    Indonesian authorities are seeking to tackle the issue of security in their national waters, according to Intercargo. Authorities are also taking further steps, including moves by the Indonesian Marine Police, in having designated safe anchorages within some ports, which will be monitored and

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • Hotline targets drayage driver underpayment in Vancouver
    Truck drivers in Vancouver who suspect that they are being paid less than the minimum rate established by the government can now voice their complaints via a hotline established by the port authority and the British Columbia transportation ministry. Today's announcement of Drayage ConfidenceLine is the latest attempt by port and...
  • End of P3 seen boosting Panama traffic
    The decision today by the world's three biggest container lines to scrap plans to implement the P3 Network this fall is likely to boost container traffic through the Panama Canal. Maersk Line said it had agreed with its partners, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, to stop preparatory work on the...
  • Port of LA outperforms LB on vessel arrivals, berth times
    As larger ships bring bigger volumes to southern California, the Port of Los Angeles is outperforming Long Beach in terms of vessel arrivals and berth times, according to a recent CargoSmart newsletter. The LA-LB port complex has been increasing its share of container trade on the Pacific Coast of North America,...
  • Don't restart HOS debate without facts
    The timing could have hardly been worse. Two days after the U.S. trucking industry scored a rare Senate victory against last year's revision to truck driver hours of service rules, a tractor-trailer slammed into a limousine van on the New Jersey Turnpike, killing comic James McNair and badly injuring his...
  • UPS joins FedEx in shift to density pricing for ground packages
    The shift toward greater use of dimensional pricing in U.S. transportation is gaining momentum. UPS plans to start using dimensional weight to price ground shipments starting Dec. 29, a few days before FedEx Ground makes the shift Jan. 1. The shift toward dimensional pricing comes as e-commerce shipping volumes ramp up,...
  • Erstwhile P3 partners to keep pushing for efficiency
    The three carriers of the now-defunct P3 Network said today that they will continue to push for improvements in container shipping efficiency and quality of service despite the shocking news this morning that their proposed mega-alliance was rejected by Chinese antitrust authorities. China's Ministry of Commerce gave no reason for its...
  • P3 rejection a lifeline for smaller Asian carriers
    The rejection of the P3 shows how dominant the world's largest carriers were set to become if their proposed mega-alliance took effect. The reality was that P3 was going to make the three largest carriers very difficult to compete with. Their joint control of the largest ships would have put them...
  • European Shippers Council welcomes China's rejection of P3 alliance
    The European Shippers Council signaled its broad support for China's rejection of an application by Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM to join forces in the P3 Network. The ESC said it "understands" the decision of Chinese Ministry of Commerce as it "has already expressed its concern about the...
  • Tight capacity still driving U.S., Canadian trucking industry
    Spot market freight volumes, as measured by the DAT North American Freight Index, have started to normalize after a harsh winter that drove the index to new heights. The DAT North American Freight Index stood at 2,194 in May, 2.1 percent lower than it was in April. Even as freight declined...
  • Authorities seek to ease growing drayage tension at Vancouver
    Harbor trucking interests at Port Metro Vancouver are working with port and government transport officials to prevent driver unrest from escalating into another damaging strike at Canada's largest port. Tensions are increasing in the harbor drayage community because some trucking companies are not paying the wage hikes that were announced by...
  • Spain's Algeciras fastest-growing top 30 port in Q1
    Algeciras posted the biggest increase in traffic among the world's top 30 container ports in the first quarter of the year, growing almost four times faster than China's 10 largest ports. The southern Spanish transshipment hub handled 1.15 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the first three months of 2014, an increase of...
  • P3 rejection sends European carriers, ports scrambling
    LONDON - Europe's major ocean carriers, ports and shippers are urgently rethinking their business strategies following the shocking news this morning that Chinese antitrust authorities had rejected an application by Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM to join forces in the P3 Network. Maersk reacted calmly to the unexpected...
  • Analysts: P3's rejection hurts Maersk
    China's rejection of the P3 Network is a blow to Maersk Line, which had expected the global container ship alliance to produce large savings, analysts say. Maersk Group's stock price fell about 7 percent after the announcement that China's Ministry of Commerce had rejected the P3 network of Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping...
  • P3 Network scrapped as China rejects application
    Maersk LineHONG KONG - In a stunning move that shook the container shipping industry today, Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. scrapped their proposed P3 Network after China's Ministry of Commerce rejected the vessel-sharing agreement. "The decision does come as a surprise to us, of course, as the partners...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • German banks to unpack
    German banks are aiming to break apart syndicates that have financed multiple vessels as they seek flexibility in dealing with troubled loans, a leading restructuring lawyer said today.
  • LNG in the spotlight
    Wall Street forecasters are keeping a close eye on LNG stocks this week in the wake of reports that Russia will no longer allow its cash-strapped neighbour to purchase natural gas on credit.
  • JPM endorses DLPG
    An equity analyst at JP Morgan has initiated research coverage of Dorian LPG, a Connecticut-based owner of nearly two dozen very large gas carriers (VLGCs).
  • Capes slide further
    Capesize rates added a fifth successive day of declines and are now 17% down over the past week.
  • Shippers happy
    The organisation representing European cargo owners has backed China's blocking of the P3 boxship alliance.
  • Enough for now
    Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba wants to extend an option for another ultramax in China.
  • "Lack of evidence"
    China has revealed members of the prospective P3 boxship alliance were still trying to win over its competition watchdog as late as 9 June.
  • Counting the cost
    Denmark's Sydbank believes Maersk Line will miss out on cost savings of $1bn after it abandoned its P3 Network plan.
  • Nordcap extends offering
    Oslo Axess listing hopeful Nordcap Offshore has delayed the closing of its IPO book.
  • Maersk "surprised"
    Maersk Line executives have expressed shock and disappointment after China blocked its P3 Network tie-up with MSC and CMA CGM.
  • Mortensen quits Norden
    Carsten Mortensen has quit as chief executive of Norden to take up the same post at BW Group.
  • P3 alliance abandoned
    Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC have dropped plans for their potentially game-changing P3 Network after China refused competition clearance.
  • Havila fixes for a year
    Norway's Havila Shipping has clinched a term deal for a platform supply vessel (PSV) with Maersk Oil.
  • Pappas charts Star's rise
    Petros Pappas has vowed to pursue further consolidation in the dry cargo market after creating the largest US listed bulker owner via the merger of Star Bulk and Oceanbulk.
  • Tanker crewman lost
    A crewman has been lost overboard and two more injured as heavy seas battered an aframax off South Africa.
  • Viking's Asian riches
    Viking Supply Ships has won a lucrative new deal in Asia for an anchor-handler.
  • New Gulf line mooted
    Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) wants to start a ferry service to major Gulf cities.
  • Sewol officer's sorrow
    The first mate of the sunken Sewol ferry has told a South Korean court that he left the ship because he thought the coast guard would rescue its passengers.
  • Jiangsu Rainbow inks five
    China's Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries has sealed an order for up to five bulkers.
  • Hafnia books strong Q1
    Hafnia Tankers has booked a 26% jump in net profit for the first three months of 2014 in its first full quarter as a public company.
  • Vallianz in new fundraiser
    Vallianz Holding is set to raise around SGD 52m ($42m) from the sale of 400m new shares, the company announced Tuesday.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • Group launches campaign championing Highway Trust Fund
    The website and campaign, dubbed Transportation Makes America Work, is aimed at members of Congress, and will include infographics and sound bites about transportation's importance.
  • UPS to charge dimensional weight, follows FedEx
    In an anticipated move, UPS announced Tuesday it will shift to a dimensional-weight calculation on ground services Dec. 29, bringing UPS Ground in line with pricing for air services and ground shipments measuring more than three cubic feet.
  • Port of Philadelphia sees steady cargo rise
    In the first five months of the year, containers increased nearly 30 percent; breakbulk cargoes nearly 16 percent; ro/ro cargoes nearly 7 percent; and liquid bulk cargoes more than 5 percent, the port reported.
  • China decision sinks P3
    The Chinese Ministry of Commerce will not approve the proposed P3 Network between Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, scuttling the effort by the three carriers to move the vessel-sharing agreement forward.
  • May container volumes higher in Los Angeles, Long Beach
    Cargo container numbers edged up 2.7 percent last month at the Port of Long Beach, making for the Southern California seaport's busiest May since 2007. Los Angeles handled 689,141 TEU, an 8.2-percent increase over May 2013.
  • ABF Freight launches delivery notification service

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 17, 2014
  • DNV GL approves LNG bunker barge design
    GTT North America receives Approval in Principle for its membrane Cargo Containment System.
  • Glycerine demo shows drop in emissions
    Marine engine tested and compared with diesel, but no sea trials yet.
  • Price direction mixed across Europe
    Softer trend seen in Rotterdam.
  • Philippines seeks to address fuel smuggling
    Diesel fuel reportedly shipped from Malaysia.
  • IFO prices soften in Fujairah
    Some players warn of tight avails.
  • UK P&I anticipates pitfalls of using LS fuel oil
    And offers advice on how they might be avoided.
  • New Managing Director for KPI London office
    James Enston has been with KPI Bridge Oil for almost 10 years.
  • Tanker operator doubles LNG-fuelled vessel order
    Company thinks there is market for energy-efficient and environmentally adapted tonnage.
  • Maersk CEO: 'Surprised' by Chinese P3 decision
    But no impact on Group results for 2014.
  • Fleet operator pushes back LNG timeline
    Sovcomflot to delay LNG bunkering project by two years.
  • Asian bunker market softening
    Prices have weakened at most key ports in the region.
  • P3 stopped in its tracks
    Chinese put an end to cost-cutting ambition of strategic alliance.
  • Dutch doubts about 'Scheme A' scrubber monitoring
    Tamper proof continuous monitoring technology, however, would make it straightforward.
  • New approach to wind-powered ships
    Patent filed but not assigned.
  • Crude oil prices 'could jump as much as $5 a barrel'
    Market observers say Iraqi crisis is difficult to evaluate.
  • Russian port mulls more bunker storage
    Move a response to calls from marine fuel providers.
  • Cosco resumes buying spree
    Six newbuildings to join company's fleet in the next two years.
  • Wartsila gets patent for LNG bunkering technology
    Invention able to speed up LNG bunkering process by using removable LNG storage tanks.
  • Ship operator charged over oil spill
    Ship's tanks overflowed after refuelling operations.
  • China fuel oil imports to fall in June
    Partly due to slow bonded bunker market in China, say sources.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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