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August 18, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL hikes Asia-Southern Africa rate US$150/TEU - $300/FEU next month
  • Evergreen back in black with second quarter profit of US$13.7 million
  • China Shipping, PIL sign multi-dimensional container co-operation deal
  • Reefer capacity expected to rise 22pc to 1.9 million FEU in 5 years
  • Arrival of 16,652-TEU MSC London biggest box ship to call in Oman
  • Ballast water exemptions for ships within single European eco-system
  • Regional Container Lines back in black with US$9.2 million profit
  • Loading delays hit 10,000 TEU-plus ships hardest at ports in Americas
  • REITs stand to gain from ports ready for Panama Canal expansion: AJOT
  • Kalmar sells 10 eco-RTGs to assist Transnet to enhance Durban docks
  • UPS, FedEx receive permission for wider delivery in more Chinese cities
  • Emirates SkyCargo's role grows in temperature-sensitive air freight
  • Volga-Dnepr to present 'Future Airlifter' concept at IATF 2014

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UP achieves best-ever derailment safety performance
  • Global support for new UN group on sustainable transport
  • SBB Cargo triggers off handling capacity expansion scheme
  • Hacis management promoted in Hong Kong
  • Thai says no to shark fins
  • Foreign HGV operators pay for GB's potholes
  • Combi-freight distributor Eurodis under new management
  • KLM stops serving two capitals in southern African
  • New service between the Ruhr and Milan
  • Ein neuer Suezkanal
  • RBS appoints industry outsider to head its ship financing
  • Another heavy airfreight charter for Air Partner and Ruslan
  • CSAV concludes capital increase
  • Lithuania Post redesigns logistics chain

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 15, 2014
  • McAllister Towing and Transportation's resilient spirit
  • Conrad Industries reports rise in income, backlog
  • CIMC Raffles delivers jack-up to Coastal Contracts
  • MJP waterjets win high praise in proven fast attack craft
  • Eastern Shipbuilding inks deal for four Z-drive tugs

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 15, 2014
  • Tapani wins construction contract for Port of Kalama Haydu Park project
  • Port Metro Vancouver seeking community liason board members
  • Portland Customs inspectors find Asian Gypsy Moth egg masses
  • Ceremony marks ground breaking for Port of Seattle business park phase 1
  • US rail freight traffic delivers gains during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 15, 2014
  • Ferguson Shipbuilders goes into administration, making 70 staff redundant
    Scottish builder suffered cashflow pressure
  • Asia-Europe rates tumble once more to negate August GRI
    Freight rates fall $143, representing the largest weekly decline since February
  • Shanghai port operator plans to sell 20% in terminal joint venture with Hutchison
    SIPG to divest from Waigaoqiao-based Shanghai Mingdong Container Terminals for strategic reasons
  • Lauritzen downgrades forecast as weak markets continue
    First-half results positively impacted by vessel sales and sale of claim against STX Pan Ocean
  • Silly season turned out to be not so silly after all
    It's been a summer of substance, rather than silliness
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds barge services to growing list of Rotterdam surcharges
    Congestion surcharge of $27 per teu for all barge services with immediate effect
  • Pan Ocean explains first-half turnaround and advances debt repayment
    Former STX affiliate strengthens financial position on better operations, debt waivers and reversal of provisions
  • Asia not new market for PMSCs, says regional piracy watchdog
    Owners banking on naval support, according to ReCaap
  • Rejuvenated UK economy boosts Immingham box volumes
    UK port achieves record monthly volumes of 10,000 teu in July
  • Suezmax earnings under pressure, but Libya could perk things up
    Earnings slide as August loading closes, but interesting developments are taking place
  • Capes of good hope
    Greater demand for Australian iron ore and coal is giving rally the spark
  • New trade patterns feed tankers
    Tankers can't simply rely on oil supply growth, it's all about changing trade patterns now
  • Wan Hai profits increase nearly three-fold
    Intra-Asia specialist reports $36m in net profit
  • Turnaround quarter for Yang Ming
    Taiwan box carrier returns to black on better cost controls
  • Fuel savings behind Evergreen Marine return to the black
    Effect of more energy-efficient ships beginning to make impact
  • Passengership safety - why we must learn from those who were there
    It takes a first-hand account to understand decisions taken in extremis

Sea-webweb site
AUGUST 15, 2014
  • China ship quarantined over Ebola fears
    A Chinese-flagged ship from Sierra Leone on its way to Cape Verde was put in quarantine in Sao Vicente yesterday to ensure its crew is free of Ebola, according to Xinhua News Agency today. The Chinese ship left Sierra Leone on 31 July and is off the Port since last week, local media reported. "The
  • Bangladesh arrests owner of capsized ferry
    Bangladeshi security officials on Wednesday (13 August) arrested the owner of the heavily overloaded ferry M V Pinak that sank on 4 August due to bad weather in the river Padma, about 20 miles south of the capital Dhaka, killing about 110 people. The ferry did not have a valid operating license when
  • New York restricts Jamaica Bay dredging
    Untested soil dredged from New York Harbor deepening projects will no longer be allowed to be placed in borrow pits in nearby Jamaica Bay. A law signed on 11 August by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo prohibits the use of borrow pits to as placement areas for dredged material unless the soil has been
  • Manson awarded $10M in contracts
    Dredging contractor Manson Construction has been awarded two contracts worth a total of $10M to dredge one of America's most important energy gateways. The US Army Corps of Engineers on 13 August awarded a $6.4M contract to the Seattle-based company to perform maintenance dredging in the Port Arthur
  • Mooring line accident kills deck officer
    Russian chief officer Andrey Pakholchuk died after being knocked down by a mooring line that snapped while his ship was docked at the Port of Beaumont, Texas. Pakholchuk, 44, had been working onboard the Enterprises Shipping & Trading-owned bulker Mystic Striker, which was moored at ExxonMobil's
  • Fujian Mawei wins Tasik DSV
    Chinese shipbuilder Fujian Mawei Shipyard has won an order for a diving support vessel (DSV) from new Singapore-based offshore company Tasik Subsea. The newbuilding will have an overall length of 105m, dynamic positioning three, hangar facilities for two deep water remotely operated vehicles, 300m
  • Eagle Bulk loss widens
    Eagle Bulk shipping has seen a substantial widening of its 2Q net loss, to $44.66M for 2014 against a net loss of $3.04M for the same quarter of 2013. The Sophocles Zoullas-led company, which filed for a pre-packaged bankruptcy last week, booked $8.17M in reorganisation expenses in its 2Q14
  • Taizhou Sanfu secures eight Nordana MPPs
    Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering has secured an order for eight multipurpose (MPP) heavy lift vessels from returning Danish owner Nordana. The eight 12,100dwt vessels have been designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) and are scheduled for delivery from April 2015 to 2H
  • Portable atmosphere testing instruments mandatory
    The IMO is finalising mandatory requirements for ships to carry portable atmosphere testing instruments that are expected to be adopted in November this year and come into force on 1 July 2016 as SOLAS regulation XI-1/7. The decision is part of the IMO's new requirements added to SOLAS Chapter III,
  • Adani wins Australia rail line deal
    Indian conglomerate Adani Mining has won state approval to build a 388km rail line for its $15bn Carmichael coal mine in the eastern state of Queensland, Australia. The line will enable transportation of 100M tonnes of coal a year after construction, Adani said. Queensland State's Coordinator
  • Another Scottish shipbuilder enters administration
    Ferguson Shipbuilders, the River Clyde's last remaining commercial shipbuilders, has gone into administration. "A lack of significant orders and mounting cash flow pressure has led to the Group's inability to continue trading," Blair Nimmo, joint administrator and head of restructuring for KPMG
  • Capesize market surges on cargo growth
    Capesize rates pushed up this week as cargoes appeared in Australia, Brazil and Indonesia. A Singapore-based broker told IHS Maritime: "It's a rare moment when all the elements are coming together. We see Capesizes being booked to take Indonesian coal to India and to ship coal and iron ore from
  • China widens port tax refund initiative
    Beijing announced Thursday to widen its exports tax refund programme to eight ports nationwide, instead of the current two. Beginning 1 September, the initiative will be applied at the ports of Lianyungang, Nanjing, Qingdao, and Suzhou in coastal areas, and Jiujiang, Wuhan, Wuhu, and Yueyang in
  • Seven bulkers to be auctioned in Guangzhou
    Seven bulk carriers owned by Guangdong Lanhai Shipping, a Chinese bulker operator, will be put on auction block to repay bank loans. The bulker carriers are identified as the five supramaxes Lan Hai Dong Feng, Lan Hai Ying Xin, Lan Hai Qian Jin, Lan Hai Lian He and Lan Hai Yang Fan, and the two
  • ReCAAP reports fewer piracy incidents in July
    Anti-piracy organisation, the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), has released a report for July 2014, showing a significant decrease in the number of piracy incidents that occurred in Asia. The number of incidents of piracy and armed
  • Products tanker catches fire
    Fire broke out on the chemical products tanker Pine Galaxy near the Eastern North Pacific Ocean, with one crew injured. The fire in the engine room of the 20,000dwt vessel owned by Japan-based Kasuga Shipping occurred 940 miles west of Eureka, California, USA at 0528 hours local time on 13 August.
  • Singapore awards maritime scholarships
    Singapore has taken another step to promote marine education among students to meet the manpower needs of the growing maritime industry. A total of 51 scholarships, worth more than SGD1.4M ($1.12M), were awarded yesterday by the Singapore Maritime Industry as part of the country's outreach and
  • Abidjan bans vessel calls from Ebola-affected countries
    Following on from the Ebola-hits on Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, the Ivory Coast has now blocked access to ships arriving from countries affected by Ebola. Abidjan Port Authorities issued an official circular to all owners and agents advising that from 12 August vessels arriving from
  • Congestion growing in Philippine ports
    Congestion is worsening in Manila ports after a day time ban on trucks in the city was expanded. This led to a doubling of turnaround time, causing congestions and delays at Manila's three ports - Manila North Harbor, Manila South Harbor and the Manila International Container Terminal (MNL).
  • DSME second quarter profit plunges
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) 2Q14 profits plunged 85% year-on-year to KRW7.6Bn ($7.4M). South Korea's third-biggest shipbuilder said in a Korea Exchange filing that the appreciating won resulted in lower net profit, despite a strong performance in its core shipbuilding

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 15, 2014
  • Odd time for new canal projects
    Canals used to be a sleepy topic. As a news organization, you could count on little or nothing to report. Once in a while, a drought would restrict drafts at the Panama Canal, or wait times would spike temporarily, but that was about it. Suddenly, times have changed. In the early...
  • Ports of Montreal, Halifax bullish on Canada-EU trade pact
    The long-term outlook for the trans-Atlantic container trade between Canada and Europe brightened this month with the agreement in principle on the text of a new free trade agreement. Executives at Canada's two main east coast container ports of Montreal and Halifax say it will boost their volumes. It will take...
  • SCFI: US East Coast rate holds as other lanes fall
    The SCFI Shanghai-U.S. East Coast rate slipped just 0.2 percent week-to-week to $4,178 per 40-foot container. Full-size chart Growing volumes to the U.S. East Coast caused by cargo diversions and peak-season demand have buoyed spot rates on the lane. Spot rates to the U.S. East Coast on the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index have...
  • Ryder Europe adds refrigerated trailers in Europe as demand rises
    As global demand for refrigerated transport service rises, Ryder Europe is adding more temperature-controlled trailers to its rental fleet in the United Kingdom. The European division of the U.S.-based equipment rental and leasing company will add 60 reefer trailers to its U.K. fleet, 40 from manufacturer Montracon and 20 from Schmitz...
  • US freight volumes, expenditures drop in July, but holiday season looms
    The Cass Freight Index remains up year-over-year. Full-size chart Although freight volumes and expenditures in the U.S. are beginning to see seasonal drops, numbers still remain higher than last year's tallies. The Cass Freight Index fell 3.9 percent in July, the first reported decline since January. The index typically sees drops from June...
  • Mumbai-based container line expands India feeder network
    Shreyas Shipping and Logistics has introduced a fortnightly coastal container service between West India and South India, adding capacity on the trade route the Mumbai-based feeder line already serves with a weekly service. The new service began with the 1,700-TEU M.V. SSL Mumbai calling at DP World's Vallarpadam Transshipment Terminal in...
  • Shipping Corp. of India denies plans to close liner business
    Shipping Corp. of India has denied that it is planning to shutter its liner division, but did say it was reviewing the segment's performance and eyeing ways to increase its profitability. "It is clarified that the rumor of closing down the liner segment is incorrect. However, SCI has been continuously monitoring...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 15, 2014
  • Slight loss for Ultrabulk
    Ultrabulk Shipping has booked a loss of $1.1m in the first half of 2014, something that has been seen at the company as a "neutral result".
  • Norden tipped for double sale
    Norden is said to have cashed in two of its older medium range (MR) products tankers.
  • Rokke set for ethane deal
    Petrochemicals giant Saudi Basic Industries is to ship US produced ethane into the UK as a new feedstock for an existing plant.
  • Boskalis on the rise
    Royal Boskalis Westminster is on course for a record full year profit after a strong opening to 2014.
  • Let them eat cake
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Ferguson enters administration
    Historic British shipbuilder Ferguson has entered administration with the immediate loss of all but seven jobs at the company.
  • Torm's restructuring hope
    Torm is hopeful of completing its second post-crash restructuring within the next seven months, its chief executive says.
  • Lauritzen dials back forecasts
    J Lauritzen has lowered its full year profit forecast in the face of a slow dry cargo market recovery.
  • Atlantic Offshore in bond buyback
    Norwegian support vessel operator, Atlantic Offshore, has completed a NOK 100m ($16.25m) tap issue to buy back earlier bonds and extend the maturity horizon.
  • $94.8m deal for Swissco
    Swissco has fixed four offshore drilling units to an oil major in Latin America.
  • TEN's contenders ready
    Tsakos Energy Navigation is sitting on assets worth over $1bn that could be spun-off into an MLP, a leading analyst says.
  • Eagle sinks deeper into red
    Eagle Bulk Shipping's loss continues to grow with its second quarter red ink coming hot on the heels of it preparing Chapter 11 papers.
  • Cunard cancels
    Ongoing propulsion problems have forced Carnival Corp subsidiary Cunard to bring forward the dry-docking of its 90,000-gt cruiseship Queen Victoria (built 2007) by almost a year.
  • Muscat port to close
    The ancient Omani capital of Muscat has been at the center of Middle Eastern maritime trade for many millennia. This will change at the end of this month when its harbor, Port Sultan Qaboos, closes permanently to commercial shipping.
  • Silver lining
    Few owners are looking forward to the implementation of regulations aimed at curbing air pollution but the campaign may boost the bottom line of fuel providers like Aegean Marine Petroleum.
  • Aegean trims the fat
    Greek bunker supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum Network is planning to part ways with more ageing assets in the months ahead, management told investors Thursday.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 15, 2014
  • Former MarAd chief counsel calls out agency on shipbreaking
  • Port Everglades to pay $18 million for expanded dredge project
    The harbor currently is 42 feet deep, and the entrance channel is 45 feet deep. The port must pay for dredging the berths to the proposed depth; it is funding $5.5 million of pre-construction work now at its own risk.
  • HHLA says Ukraine and Russia affecting business
    The company said its terminal in Odessa was being affected by the crisis in the Ukraine, with container throughput falling "considerably short of the previous year's figures."
  • Yang Ming reports second quarter profit, upgrade of Asia services
    Revenues were 34.3 billion NTD in the second quarter this year, compared with 29.9 NTD last year. Yang Ming also announced it has upgraded its southeast Asia service and India service to meet market demand.
  • Port of Oswego's volumes shine from aluminum
    Aluminerie Alouette expects to ship close to 500,000 metric tons of aluminum to U.S. ports including Oswego; Toledo, Ohio; and Detroit on barges owned by McKeil Marine over the next three years.
  • Protesters target Zim Line in Gaza protest
  • Weekly GRI roundup
  • FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 15, 2014
  • Houston MGO prices end week on low note
    Average avails reported at the US Gulf port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Enforcement of upcoming sulphur cap will be 'key factor' in Europe
    'Some shipowners are very concerned about consistent enforcement,' says VPS managing director.
  • Chinese bunker supplier's Q2 results improve year-on-year
    Increased revenue due to rise in sales volumes.
  • Panama Canal: Over 1 million transits in 100 years
    Expansion project 'will change trade patterns', says ACP.
  • Scrubber refit on Cunard cruise ship goes ahead of schedule
    Dry dock brought forward to January 2015 from December 2015.
  • Rolls-Royce: Future fuel selection will have more dimensions
    'There is no longer a simple right choice.'
  • Lukoil-Bulgaria Bunker to retrofit second tanker
    Modernisation work on first tanker finished.
  • Markets close week soft in Europe
    Public Holiday in Piraeus.
  • CO2 monitoring scheme could be approved next year
    Change in EU Presidency could speed up plans to compel ships to measure their CO2 emissions.
  • IFO prices soft in Fujairah
    Cape Town: August 27 earliest delivery date for IFO.
  • Lukoil warns industry of fraud
    Energy giant 'strongly recommends that suppliers who claim to be acting on behalf of Lukoil or its subsidiaries be carefully examined'.
  • Fuel oil stocks at 15-month low
    Singapore onshore inventories fall 14% in one week.
  • 'No sign that Iranian fuel oil exports have been stopped'
    Iranian product still entering regional market, says Fujairah player.
  • Asian market ends week softer
    Meanwhile, offices in Busan were closed for a holiday.
  • Fraudsters 'hack' bunker company's e-mail accounts
    Client 'tricked' into paying $500,000 to a bogus account.
  • Bunker demand 'weak' in eastern China
    Fuel oil supplies remain tight.
  • Bunker-saving boxships win financial backing
    Investment group Quinenco injects $176 million in funding.
  • Estonia-based shipping firm preps for ECA regulations
    Company working towards 'a smooth transition' to use low sulphur bunker fuel.
  • Brightoil adds to bunkering fleet
    Company in move to boost bunker sales volume.
  • TOTE vessel receives dual fuel engine package
    Vessel currently under construction at NASSCO shipyard.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- 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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