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July 18, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement August 1 hike US$600/FEU
  • LA up 14pc in June to 736,438 TEU - LB up 8pc to 610,516 TEU
  • Liners hail EU's 5-year exemption for vessel sharing agreements
  • China's quarterly GDP increases 7.5pc, but still relies on stimulus
  • Singapore GDP slows in second quarter to 2pc, half as fast as before
  • Indian court quashes objections to PSA International Mumbai terminal
  • China tells US to stay out of South China Seas maritime disputes
  • Three state-owned Philippine ports in Mindanao to be privatised
  • Maersk's 18,270-TEU ship replaces 8,400 TEUer on Asia-Europe run
  • MSC takes in new 15,908-TEU ship, crowning its fleet of 26 mega ships
  • Evergreen launches 7th of ten 13,808-TEUers for CKYHE Asia-Europe
  • Seaspan acquires 10,000 TEU ship for MOL Asia-Europe G6 service
  • PIL halts China Transpacific Australasia service, takes slots instead
  • Dimerco launches Cambodia joint venture with Straits International
  • Union Pacific invests US$6 million in Milwaukee-Wisconsin rail line
  • Schiphol tonnage grows 8.8pc in first half to 801,700 tonnes
  • Angry Baghdad blocks freighter flights into disloyal Iraqi Kurdistan
  • Yusen Logistics offers temp-control warehouse near airport in Suzhou

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • CMA CGM may look for own vessel sharing agreement, says Drewry
  • Lines continue to acquire mega box vessels
  • UTi Worldwide India a Great Place to Work
  • ZIM embarks on a new path following agreement with state of Israel
  • Eicher trucks to be exported soon
  • Dredging gets underway for Liverpool2 deepwater box terminal
  • Centre likely to ban onion export for now
  • Exports grow at double-digit rate for second straight month in June
  • Fieo attributes surge to improved global economy
  • Govt to take up road projects worth INR 1,80,000 cr.: Gadkari

Marine Logweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • Ingalls awarded $23.49 million LHA 8 affordability contract
  • Kvichak delivers Alaska crab and salmon tender
  • BC Ferries to convert Spirit class duo to LNG
  • Maersk: Fuel to cost $250 million more to comply with ECA
  • $58 million boost for Eastern Canada ferries
  • Aker Philly announces share buy back
  • Vigor to drydock Navy sub tender

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • Quinault Tribal Enterprises buys RPMM Westport Marina site
  • Corps sets comment period for Shell Anacortes rail spur
  • Change of command ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter MIDGETT
  • TSA member carriers plan general rate increase for August
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics named BMW processor for Baltimore

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • UASC takes centre stage in box alliance shake-up
    Currently ranked at number 17 in terms of fleet capacity, the carrier's orderbook will propel it into the top 10
  • Medway wins new car volumes
    New vehicle inspection centre wins Kent port 50,000 vehicle imports per year
  • BF Tanker to build fleet of 20 unique multifunctional product tankers
    Russia's shipbuilding climate really positive for this type of construction, says fledgling firm's boss
  • Container traffic continues to rise at California's premier ports
    Long Beach and LA monthly volumes up 8% and 13.9% respectively
  • Inactive fleet creeps up
    This week 1.4% of the overall live fleet is inactive
  • Crimea voyage orders could be unlawful, Steamship warns
    EU now bans import of goods originating from peninsula
  • Boskalis-led consortium lands $768m Singapore contract
    Reclamation project key to city state's plans for 65m teu megahub at Tuas
  • Costa Victoria under brief arrest in Taiwan
    Cruise line in dispute with former passenger over medical bills and compensation
  • US imports soar as retailers fear west coast shutdown
    Threat of breakdown in labour talks starts a race to stock up
  • Zim completes restructuring
    Israel Corp's equity boosts signals end to year and a half of intensive negotiations
  • Milaha secures two-year charter to carry ammonia
    Cargoes will be exported around the world from Qatar on LPG carrier
  • Sinotrans Ltd plans to raise $219m via new share issues
    Logistics arm of Sinotrans & CSC to build working capital amid group-wide restructuring
  • Two German owners get suspended sentences for breach of fiduciary duty
    Former Harms Bergung owners Albrecht and Mayer pledge to take case to appeal
  • DryShips bridge loan allows breathing room
    Investors remain confident, but are still awaiting long-term solution
  • Orix buys majority stake in Hyundai Logistics
    Deal will help Hyundai Group raise cash for strapped HMM

Sea-webweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • Passengers injured in Thames river boat accident
    Several hundred passenger have been evacuated from a river cruise boat after it was involved in a collision with a commercial vessel on the river Thames today (17 July). Six passengers aboard Millenium Time were treated by paramedics, but none had to be hospitalised, City Cruises, which operates the
  • SHI secures gas carrier sextet
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has secured an order for six gas carriers from an unknown Asian owner at a cost of KRW740.7Bn ($720.4M). The price of about $120M each is too high for conventional LNG carriers and too low for VLGCs but sources indicate they are likely to be a new series of very large
  • Trieste claims Italy's ports crown
    The port authority of Trieste has claimed that the port bucked the downward trend of other Italian ports in 2013, registering a total cargo volume of 56M tonnes, an increase of 15% on 2012. "Trieste, unlike other Italian ports, has recorded a notable traffic growth in all cargo sectors: energy,
  • Yangfan wins Ningbo Ocean boxship pair
    Chinese shipbuilder Yangfan Group has won an order for two containerships from compatriot shipowner Ningbo Ocean Shipping. The two 1,100teu vessels are scheduled for delivery in March and April 2016. This latest order follows the owner's order for three 2,400teu vessels placed in May 2014 at Bohai
  • Boskalis and Van Oord win €100M Singapore contract
    In a consortium that also includes Hyundai, Samsung, and Penta Ocean, Dutch dredging contractors Boskalis and Van Oord have been awarded a reclamation contract by Jurong Town Corp for Tuas Finger One, part of Singapore's Tuas mega port project. "We have a 15% share of the project," a Boskalis
  • France demands guarantees regarding Costa Concordia towage
    French environment minister Ségolène Royal has said she wants to see proof that the Costa Concordia poses no pollution threat to the island of Corsica before the towing of the wrecked vessel to the port of Genoa begins next week. Royal, who met her Italian counterpart Gian Luca Galletti in Milan
  • Pan Ocean reveals debt-equity swaps
    Pan Ocean is executing another round of debt-for-equity swaps with creditors. The South Korean bulker operator disclosed its paid-in capital plan yesterday in a Korea Exchange filing. The company will issue 14.1M new shares and these are scheduled to be listed on 30 July. This round of
  • Yinson delays sale and purchase agreement announcement
    Malaysia-listed floating production unit player Yinson has postponed its announcement of a sale and purchase agreement. Previously, Yinson had received an offer from BW Offshore to either sell down or increase its stake in the Petroleo Nautipa floating production, storage, and offloading facility
  • LA-LB box imports rise 13% in June
    Cargo volume at America's largest container port complex rose in June as the after-effects of a potential labour disruption contribute to a surge in box business. Combined imports surged 13% to 698,720teu for the month compared with the same period a year ago, led by a 16.6% increase - to 382,666teu
  • Rio Tinto iron ore shipment up
    Rio Tinto posted a 20% spike in iron ore production in 1H14, the miner announced yesterday. Shipments out of Pilbara exceeded production, drawing on stockpiles, to post a record for the first six months of the year. A port infrastructure remains on track for completion by June 2015, the miner said,
  • FMG eyes four more VLOCs
    Australian iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group is in talks with a Chinese shipbuilder to construct four more very large ore carriers. These four vessels are in addition to its FMG's order of four VLOCs for $275M at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's Jiangsu New Yangzi yard last month. This second batch of
  • Boskalis consortium bags Singapore port job
    A Royal Boskalis Westminster-led consortium has been awarded the contract to expand Singapore's mega port in Tuas. Singapore-based developer Jurong Town awarded the reclamation project of Tuas Finger One to the consortium comprising Hyundai, Samsung, Penta Ocean, Boskalis and Van Oord. The total
  • Bohai Leasing to become world's largest container lessor
    Bohai Leasing, a subsidiary of HNA Capital, has signed a letter of intent to acquire 80% stake in container leasing company Cronos in cash, a deal that would make Bohai Leasing the world's largest container lessor. The deal is non-binding and subject to change, a stock filing of Bohai Leasing said.
  • Constraints seen in floating-system building
    As floating production systems become more sophisticated, shipbuilders should think out of the box to deliver the floaters on-time and without cost overruns, said a consultant today. There are currently 65 production floaters, eight FSOs and four MOPUs on order. This is a 5% increase from 2Q14 and
  • Tanker attacked in South China Sea
    A Malaysia-flagged tanker was hijacked and its cargo siphoned in the South China Sea. Grolite Shipping's MT Oriental Glory was en route to Sandakan in East Malaysia from Singapore when it was hijacked on 15 July. The pirates siphoned around 1,500 tonnes of marine gas oil and stole MYR15,000 ($4,700)
  • Japan yard orders up 141.5% in June
    Japanese shipyards had a remarkable rebound in orders in June, with contracts rocketing 141.5% year on year. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters Association showed its members clinched 91 export orders of 3,392,460gt in June, compared to 38 orders of 1,404,820gt in June 2013. This was also up from
  • POSH partners with Grupo Pegaso
    Singapore-listed PACC Offshore Services Holdings has signed a term sheet with Grupo Pegaso, a Mexican conglomerate, for Grupo Pegaso to acquire interests in POSH's joint ventures in Mexico. "The parties are now working towards signing a definitive agreement" said POSH in its company announcement.
  • Singapore accuses Maersk of pushing anti-trust regulations 'to limit'
    The Singapore National Shippers Council said today Maersk Line is testing the limits of anti-trust regulations. The Council said this in a follow-up statement about Maersk's proposal of the 2M vessel-sharing arrangement with Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Following China Ministry of

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • Evergreen shares slots on Simatech ships in new Mideast service
    Evergreen Line has introduced a container service between the India subcontinent and the Middle East by acquiring slots on a weekly service operated by Simatech Shipping, the Dubai-based intra-Asia feeder line. The port rotation of the regional loop, marketed by Simatech as the CCG Service, is Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates;...
  • Zim completes debt restructuring deal
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services said it finalized its debt restructuring deal after its parent Israel Corp. invested $200 million of new equity into the ocean carrier. The agreement, struck after 18 months of negotiations with creditors, including banks, shipowners, shareholders, bond holders and the Israeli government, paves the way "for a...
  • CP 'winning' domestic intermodal push
    Canadian Pacific Railway said it will likely increase domestic intermodal volume on a double-digit basis over the next couple years after seeing 53-foot container volume rocket 18 percent year-over-year in the second quarter. CP CEO and Director E. Hunter Harrison is targeting domestic intermodal growth as one of the railroad's top...
  • WCI: Eastbound trans-Atlantic rates hit record low
    The spot rate from Shanghai to Rotterdam fell 5.5 percent week-over-week to $2,630 in the week ending July 17. Full-size chart Spot rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, eroded this week, losing 35 percent of the gains it garnered in the last two weeks, and trans-Atlantic rates saw no gains. The spot...
  • Matson carves niche in trans-Pacific expedited market
    As niche markets go, Matson seems to have several cornered. It's a majority ocean carrier in the Hawaiian market, for example, and the company's expedited service allows it to stand out from most larger, international carriers. It's that venture that Matson CFO Joel Wine says is shoring up profits for...
  • Breaking Bad
    For months, we've been asking how North American infrastructure at ports, rail heads and on the roads would hold up when imports grew at sustained levels beyond the low-single-digit levels seen through the first quarter of this year. Well, the returns are starting to come in, and the news is anything...
  • Arbitrators to hear Panama Canal cost overrun dispute
    An arbitration hearing is set to begin July 21 in Miami on a contractor's claim for $180 million in cost overruns for expansion of the Panama Canal. The claim is one of several totaling $1.6 billion that may go to arbitration if the Panama Canal Authority and an engineering and construction...
  • New intermodal facility opens at Port Everglades
    Port Everglades' new intermodal transfer facility.Port Everglades' new intermodal transfer facility is up and running, and officials are hoping it will keep the Florida port competitive with other destinations in the Southeast. Florida East Coast Railways' Intermodal Container Transfer Facility opened yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours for the public. The...
  • ILWU talks skewing second-quarter import volumes
    The impact of importers' contingency plans to avoid any labor disruptions on the West Coast during the peak shipping season are showing up in second-quarter import volumes. Retail shippers funneled more Asian imports through East Coast ports and moved shipments into the pre-peak months to build inventories in the event of...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • Del Monte reefer detained
    The crew of a reefer controlled by an affiliate of US food giant Del Monte Fresh Produce has been accused of violating regulations that prohibit the disposal of various pollutants at sea.
  • NewLead lands on firing line
    Wall Street is rife with rumours that diversified Greek operator NewLead Holdings may be on the fringe of losing its Times Square listing.
  • EOC orders in China
    EOC Limited has inked a contract to construct a pair of offshore accommodation and maintenance vessels.
  • GMLP lifts dividend
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG Partners has lifted its dividend for the second quarter.
  • TAS lifts earnings
    Malaysia's TAS Offshore has posted a much stronger annual profit as revenue soared.
  • Bareboat bliss
    StealthGas of Greece has fixed out three LPG newbuildings for seven-years amid positive market signs.
  • StealthGas orders again
    Greece's StealthGas has added up to six more LPG carriers to its orderbook, while tearing up deals for two Korean newbuildings.
  • Cargill in Diana deal
    Diana Shipping has secured period employment for one of its panamaxes at more than double the present spot market level.
  • Och sells Genco stock
    US investor Daniel S Och has cashed in the majority of his shares in Genco Shipping & Trading soon after its exit from Chapter 11.
  • Milaha fixes LPG ship
    Qatar producer Muntajat has signed up a domestic LPG carrier for export work.
  • Aker Philly springs buyback
    Kristian Rokke's Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is the latest quoted shipping company to roll out plans for a share buyback programme.
  • WWL tries Tyne
    Ro-ro group Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) had added the UK's Port of Tyne to its Asia to Europe calls.
  • OSG falls further
    Restructuring US tanker owner OSG has revealed a bigger loss in May, as its total deficit since filing for bankruptcy in November 2012 reached $969m.
  • Crew unprepared
    A UK ro-ro crew was ill-prepared to deal with a fire started by a colleague's cigarette, an accident investigation has revealed.
  • Nordea nets more
    Nordea Bank's shipping division has posted improved first half numbers despite a slight depression in lending during the second quarter.
  • Ro-pax forced ashore
    A Philippines inter-island ferry ran aground in typhoon Glenda on Wednesday.
  • Iino bulker grounds
    A Japanese bulker developed a list and took on water after grounding off Canada.
  • Bonheur brought lower
    Fred Olsen holding company Bonheur has posted lower earnings in the first half, as offshore drilling and cruiseship profit fell.
  • Samsung's gas puzzler
    Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a substantial order for "gas carriers" which has puzzled shipbuilding experts.
  • Cash keeps coming
    Canada is pumping another CAD 58m ($54m) into eastern ferry services.
  • TSA tries again
    The Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) group of container lines is trying for another big rise in rates from Asia to the US.
  • Ningbo Ocean orders duo
    China's Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co has continued its fleet expansion with another containership order in China.
  • Boskalis win Tuas gig
    A Royal Boskalis Westminster-led consortium been awarded work on the expansion of the Singapore Tuas Mega Port development.
  • KLC seals nickel deal
    Korea Line Corp (KLC) has secured a long-term contact to ship nickel ore from New Caledonia to South Korea in a deal worth KRW 307bn ($300m).
  • A&P scoops ro-ro trio
    A&P Group has secured a three ship repair and maintenance contract from ro-ro operator Euroship Services Limited.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • Analyst believes Panama Canal completion may be delayed
    "Labor relations remain strained to date," the analyst said. "Such frequent, low-level disputes will negatively affect the effectiveness of conflict-resolution mechanisms relating to the canal."
  • ICAO: Air cargo to grow 3.7% in 2014
  • Zim completes debt restructuring
    Zim said the restructuring "provides the company with a stable, long-term capital structure. The company will now focus on the implementation of its business plan, with a view to achieving profitability in the near future."
  • Long Beach container traffic up 8% in June
  • DHL unveils new cryogenic shipping option
  • Cathay adds Calgary freighter service
  • Neglect of U.S. border infrastructure continues, hearing reveals
    Most of the 167 checkpoints on the northern and southern border are outdated and not configured to meet Customs and Border Protection's post-9/11 security missions.
  • French regulator investigating FedEx, TNT and Royal Mail
  • U.S. adds trade sanctions against Russia
    The Obama administration said Russia continues to provide Ukrainian separatists heavy weapons, equipment, and other financing, and continues to allow militants to enter Ukraine freely.
  • Commerce investigates certain Chinese tire imports
  • CarrierDirect: Pricing power shifting to domestic carriers

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 17, 2014
  • Prices lose direction in Fujairah
    Tight avails reported in Gulf bunkering hub.
  • Prices keep falling in northwest Europe
    Weak demand reported in Rotterdam.
  • Cockett opens office in Greece
    Move part of growth strategy, says company.
  • Hambantota bunkering passes $5 million mark
    Several ships have bunkered at port since opening of new facility.
  • Asian IFO market broadly stable
    Meanwhile, MGO prices were lacking a clear direction.
  • Canadian ferries to switch to gas
    Conversion work is out to tender.
  • Estonian bunker player makes year loss
    Revenues down 10% over the year.
  • Brightoil seeking more upstream buys
    Acquisition of Anadarko's oilfields to complete in next three weeks.
  • Oil trader eyes Egyptian bunkering market
    Joint-venture company mooted.

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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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