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May 19, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CKYHE calls at Xiamen now that 13,000-TEUers have joined transpac loop
  • LA up 10.3pc in April to 706,036 TEU - LB rises 9.7pc to 569,843 TEU
  • Vietnamese anti-China rioting kills 2 as workers flee the country
  • P3 to negotiate separately with terminal operators, but one to lead
  • Busan New Container Terminal offers KMCT feeders to Sendai, Japan
  • Montreal Port reports 19pc profit surge in 2013 despite hard time
  • Tianjin Nangang customs checkpoint plans to open for service this year
  • London Gateway's 2nd berth draws services from lines to logistics
  • Chiquita banana boats return to Port of New Orleans after 40 years
  • Nemport Terminal in western Turkey marks millionth TEU with Libya
  • DNV GL ends risk assessment for methanol carriers with flex fuel engines
  • DHL to relocate regional HQ in new hi-tech warehouse in Singapore
  • Toll opens new mega depot and headquarters for trucking in Brisbane
  • Emirates raises sales, adds capacity while rivals struggle to keep up
  • Intradco and National Air Cargo flies 47 horses from Dubai to Belgium
  • Emirates' unit dnata invests US$13 million in UK cargo activities
  • Pune airport stands to lose cargo to Mumbai for 36pc docking charge

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Essar Ports' net profit up 16 pc in 2013-14
  • Goodrich keeping not only abreast, but ahead of the times
  • Lift & Shift completes record load out in the Middle East
  • London P&I Club reports increased free reserves
  • MOL launches bi-annual vessel safety campaign
  • Shashi Kiran Shetty comments on Mandate 2014
  • MRPL to import 4 mt crude from Iran in FY14
  • Adani Ports acquires Dhamra port
  • I. Jeyakumar takes charge as Dy Chairman of Chennai Port Trust
  • KPCT holds trade meet to celebrate first year of operations
  • National bunker business meet highlights potential of Cochin Port
  • Railways freight revenue up by 6.12 pc in April
  • Cotton yarn exports can meet set target of 1,350 mkg in 2014-15 : Texprocil
  • Economy to cross $ 5 trillion by 2025, says Morgan Stanley
  • Forex reserves rise by $1.94 bn to $311.85 bn
  • Indian Inc hails new govt, has great expectations
  • Industry unhappy with 31 pc cut in raw sugar subsidy
  • INR rally causes concern, exporters seek intervention: CII
  • INR surges by 120 p to end at 11-month high of 58.83
  • Project clearances to be expedited in Odisha
  • Crane Rental Corporation handles heavy nacelle for Siemens Energy training facility
  • World's first free networking event for project cargo specialists held in Antwerp

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Port of Dunkirk issues invitation to submit expression of...
  • Rail Cargo sending new blocktrain to Turkey
  • Loxx introduces express service to Italy
  • Finnlines invests in environmental technology
  • C.H. Robinson offers new "fresh" approach
  • AF-KLM allowed to take GOL capital stake
  • DB Schenker opens new centre in Portugal
  • Hartmann to be VDR president in 2015
  • ICTSI sees Q1/2014 income and volumes surge
  • Wtransnet welcomes Dachser to Freight Exchange

Marine Logweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • New coal carrier for Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
  • Latest HII acquisition could bring work to Avondale
  • Wärtsilä gas generators chosen for giant spar platform
  • New Finnish icebreaker to have ABB power and Azipods
  • With private equity help, Odfjell exercises newbuild options
  • U.S. moves ahead on LNG as marine fuel
  • May 16, 2014 Signet acquires Harvey Gulf's offshore towing vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Seattle Maritime Festival names winners of leadership awards
  • US Department of Transportation releases freight transport numbers
  • Port of Los Angeles posts container totals for April
  • Oregon governor pleased with funding request for small ports
  • US rail freight traffic sees weekly improvement

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • How to be a tanker asset player
    Tanker Investments makes no secret of its mission to turn a profit on trade in tonnage
  • Report urges Western Australia to review its FLNG plans
    State parliament committee warns of negative impact on local economy and jobs
  • Troubled times for Australian LNG projects
    Delays to projects from cost overruns could leave new tonnage high and dry
  • A start-up with bite? Molaris seeks equity for E-Rex
    Alma Maritime boss seeks up to $300m from New York investors to back a bulk venture
  • TEN posts best results since early 2010
    Greek tanker owner says $14.6m net income helped by shuttle tankers and healthier crude rates
  • Intra-Asia trade growth undermines long-haul chemtanker trades
    Drewry Maritime Research expects the trend to continue as Chinese demand trebles
  • Week on Wall Street | May 16
    Free to read: Lawyers make hay as investor groups take to the courts
  • Steamship sees positive underwriting result
    Combined ratio falls to 98%
  • NileDutch in tie up with CMA CGM
    The two shipping lines will team up on the South America-West Africa trade lane
  • TT Club announces $12m surplus for 2013
    Restructuring is key to performance, says Pontoppidan
  • Drewry joins the chorus warning against VLCC overordering
    'Owners need to be cautious,' analyst cautions
  • Strike Club will switch its European business to a new UK mutual
    Change responds to Brussels' Solvency II directive
  • Odfjell and private investors form new LPG/ethylene shipping joint venture
    Joint venture's partners will pump $50m each for project's growth
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach both enjoy box volume growth in April
    Long Beach says rebound in volumes is down to return to normal shopping patterns
  • Chubu Electric buys stakes in LNG carriers from Mitsubishi, NYK and MOL
    Japanese utilities firm invests in two 153,000 cu m ships to deliver its own cargoes
  • Production surge threatens stability of oil prices
    Lessons from history show a change in oil price sentiment can be swift and brutal
  • Asking the right questions
    BMT offers non-industry investors the answers they need when buying terminal assets
  • DP World sees opportunities in a changing marketplace
    Dubai-headquartered terminal operator set for an improved year in terms of volumes, but still has to contend with larger vessels and the growth of alliances

Sea-webweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • US investigation 'may affect CIMC business'
    Shenzhen-listed China International Marine Containers (CIMC) stated today that the United State's initiation of investigations into antidumping and countervailing duties (AD and CVD) on containers made in China may affect parts of its business. The US Department of Commerce announced on 14 May that
  • ASEAN-India trade 'could grow with collaboration'
    Trade between India and the ASEAN bloc could grow if an upcoming joint working group (JWG) between the two countries is successful, a leading shipping industry source has said. "The key point of this JWG is to address the primary issue of rail/road connectivity between India and the countries in
  • Radiance starts year with strong quarterly results
    Singapore-listed offshore vessels company Pacific Radiance (Radiance) is off to a dream start for the year with gross profit surging to 91% in 1Q14. Radiance saw its 1Q14's profit after tax and minority interest (PATMI) hiked by 110% year on year to $17.8M, while its revenue jumped by 33% to $42M
  • Iron ore '30 benchmark' hit twice to China
    Last week marked the second straight week where 30 drybulk vessels were chartered in the spot market to ship iron ore cargoes to buyers in China, according to a research note from drybulk consultancy Commodore Research. Commodore noted: "This is a very significant amount; during all of last year,
  • BW Group to buy 10 MR tankers under JV
    The BW Group will purchase 10 MR product tankers under a joint venture with investment management firm PAG. Under the JV agreement, BW Pacific will buy the tankers from Elandra, a company associated with commodity trader Vitol Energy (Bermuda). BW Group CEO Andreas Sohmen-Pao commented: "BW is
  • Positive outlook for MR tankers
    Despite disappointing earnings for medium-range (MR) products tankers at the start of 2014, shipbroker EA Gibson believes fundamentals for the segment remain positive. The Baltic Exchange's TC2 assessment for the NW Europe - US Atlantic Coast averaged close to $10,000/day on round voyage basis
  • Pan Ocean profits since receivership
    Pan Ocean returned to black for the first time since it began its corporate rehabilitation programme in June 2013. The last time the former STX Pan Ocean, which dropped the "STX" from its name after the STX chaebol executed a debt-to-equity swap, was in the black, was in 2011. The company made

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rates Drop, But Spike Expected
    Spot container freight rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index dropped on the Asia-Europe lane this week, but Asia-U.S. rates climbed.
  • DHS to Congress: 100 Percent Container Scanning 'Highly Improbable'
    WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland told Congress it won't meet a federal mandate requiring all U.S.-bound containers
  • US West Coast Ports Big Winners in WRRDA Bill
    WASHINGTON - Soon-to-be enacted U.S. port legislation will inject a modicum of fairness into a port funding program that has split the industry since the Harbor Maintenance Tax was created in 1986. The result is a big win for West Coast ports that have seen billions in taxes collected from their imports support competitor ports.
  • 1Q Trucking Dashboard: Higher Rates, Revenue Gains
    The first quarter was warmer for trucking than you might think - at least financially.
  • Water Resources Bill: What It Means for US Ports
    WASHINGTON - It's finally happened. Senate and House leaders have reached an agreement on long-delayed legislation that would authorize major port and inland waterway projects, speed up port deepening work and reform the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. In other words, Congress is addressing some of shippers and transportation provider's major concerns, including a lack of equity for donor ports and the diversion of Harbor Maintenance Tax dollars from ports.
  • Growth Accelerating at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports
    The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which combined handle more than 40 percent of U.S. container trade, both reported double-digit monthly container import growth in April.
  • Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for May 16
    Multiple carriers have planned general rate increases in various trade lanes in June and July, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue.
  • Wan Hai's Focus on Asia Keeps Line Ahead of Taiwan Rivals
    Intra-Asia specialist Wan Hai Lines posted a modest $21.8 million profit in the first quarter as the carrier leveraged its network to remain the leading light among Taiwan's top three shipping companies.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Colombo International Container Terminals
    Tissa Wickramasinghe, general manager of Colombo International Container Terminals' marketing and commercial department, explains the strategy behind investments to make Colombo a regional trans-shipment hub.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Port Everglades
    Port Everglades' CEO and port director Steven Cernak discusses a pilot program for perishables and gives status updates on the port's expansion projects, including possible reason behind the delay of deepening plans.
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Norfolk Southern
    Norfolk Southern's Randy Bayles, director of international intermodal, on what the West Coast labor uncertainty really means, as well as East Coast capacity-adding measures, short-haul intermodal and inland port projects.
  • Carriers Extract Savings From Bottom Line As Profitability Slumps
    An aggressive focus on operating efficiency is reflected in the first quarter results of Neptune Orient Lines, Hanjin and Hapag-Lloyd, although the savings were not enough to offset the effects of excess capacity, high bunker prices and weak freight rates that continue to plague the industry.

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Phoenix sells handymax
    Phoenix Bulk Carriers has reportedly sold a handymax bulker for a sizeable gain.
  • 'State of emergency'
    Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in the Galapagos Islands over the grounding of a cargoship.
  • TEN aiming to sell and buy
    Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) is looking to sell some of its older tonnage to be replaced by newbuildings purchased in resale deals, an executive said today.
  • Stavropoulos bids adieu
    Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) chairman John Stavropoulos has used his last conference call with analysts to express dismay at the state of financial reporting by other companies on Wall Street.
  • PNG LNG loads first cargo
    A first cargo is being loaded at the ExxonMobil-led new liquefaction start up PNG LNG.
  • Tidewater extends buyback
    Tidewater's board has approved a renewed $200m programme to buy back some of the offshore vessel giant's New York-listed shares off the market.
  • Sending a message
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Rieber earnings soar
    Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has posted a bigger profit for the first quarter as a loss from associated companies dropped off the balance sheet.
  • TEN hits four-year high
    Greece's Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has posted its best quarterly profit for four years as revenue jumped.
  • TEN snaps up duo
    Greek owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) is boosting its crude exposure with a deal for two modern suezmaxes.
  • Cocaine found on cape
    UK authorities have seized more than 100kg of cocaine from a Greek bulker in Scotland.
  • Okean lives again
    Ukraine's higher economic court has reversed the bankruptcy of shipbuilder Okean.
  • TT Club escapes Haiyan
    A surplus of $12m was made by the Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association through last year with a favourable claims climate contributing to the result.
  • VLCC under the hammer
    A former Samho Shipping VLCC laid up in the UAE is to be auctioned online.
  • London Club makes $6.6m
    The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association stayed in the black last year but the surplus of $6.6m was down on the $9.4m of the previous year.
  • Marenave profit dips
    German owner Marenave has posted reduced earnings for the first quarter of 2014.
  • Jutha cuts loss
    Thai multipurpose owner Jutha Maritime has reduced its net loss in the first quarter as revenue rose.
  • Steamship rings up $15m
    Last year has turned out to be a lot better for the Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association than the modest surplus anticipated just a few months ago.
  • Oaktree eyes Solvtrans
    Giant US fund Oaktree has launched a takeover offer for Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans in its latest shipping move.
  • Double for Briese
    German owner Briese Schiffahrts has been linked to a new eco-cargoship order in China.
  • Tax charge hits Gotland
    Swedish tanker and ro-pax owner Rederi AB Gotland has posted better 2013 operating results, but tax bills hit the bottom line.
  • KDM profit chopped
    Ukraine's KDM Shipping has posted a lower annual profit despite a revenue rise.
  • Chubu takes LNGC stakes
    Chubu Electric Power Co has taken over stakes in two LNG carrier-owning company's from NYK and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).
  • IPO timing is right
    Italian state shipbuilder Fincantieri will be listed by the summer as it seeks a cash injection vital to its future.
  • Odfjell in new gas tie-up
    Odfjell is expanding its footprint in the LPG/ethylene sector via a joint venture with two private equity firms.
  • NileDutch in second tie-up
    NileDutch and CMA CGM have concluded a vessel sharing agreement (VSA) for services from South America to West Africa.
  • HMM wide of the mark
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has booked another poor quarter as it scrambles to sell assets in a bid to remain solvent.
  • The good, bad and the ugly
    Wan Hai Lines has emerged with the best financial results in the first quarter out of Taiwan's three major liner outfits.
  • Another two weeks
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has secured another stay of execution after being given two more weeks to restructure a major credit facility.
  • KNOP files shelf
    KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • GAO cites weakness in NASA's export control policies
  • NY/NJ port reports strong March
    Cargo volumes were up because of a rebound in March, when 280,519 TEU moved through the port. In January and February, container volumes were off by 0.4 percent and 3.5 percent, year-over-year, respectively.
  • Op-Ed: Infrastructure investment offers strong ROI
    On the final day of Infrastructure Week, during which organizations around the nation have held events about modernizing the nation's aging infrastructure, the importance of improving infrastructure can't be overstated.
  • Gulf of Maine ferry reborn, hopes to attract truckers
  • Q1 weather helped boost coal volumes for railroads
    Consumer demand for coal during the first quarter's extreme cold helped ease the blow from a continued downshift in coal exports, Cowen and Company noted. Class I coal activity is up 9.3 percent so far in Q2.
  • WiseTech Global seeks to build China customer base
  • SAP releases update to transportation management system
  • TIGER applications pour into DOT
    The sixth round of TIGER grants is heavily oversubscribed, with application requests running 15 times above the amount of money available for the competitive program, the U.S. Department of Transportation said.
  • LA, Long Beach report strong container volumes in April
  • Executive moves
  • Marubeni charged with bribing Indonesian officials
  • U.S. investigates dumping of 53-foot trailers from China
  • FMCSA extends comment period for ELD rule

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 16, 2014
  • Bunker prices mostly down in Houston
    Tight avails reported at the US Gulf port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • BAF calculations based on LSFO need review
    Some carriers struggling to explain ECA fuel and cost changes to customers.
  • Japan's bunker volumes fall more sharply than predicted
    Latest data show March volumes down 6.9% year-on-year.
  • Prices move little in Fujairah
    Flat prices seen Suez.
  • Week end on soft note across Europe
    Tight avails reported in Rotterdam.
  • Another jail sentence in 'bunker buy-back' case
    Bunker scam involved a false declaration of 'over-delivery'.
  • LNG bunker safety guidelines to be released soon
    Initial recommendations will follow the next meeting of the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel.
  • ECA threatens European 'cross-channel' ferry routes
    Sulphur limits one factor in longer-term decline.
  • Panama aims to exploit expanded Canal
    LNG bunkering facility among projects mooted.
  • LNG cost benefits 'to continue for decades'
    'Natural gas delivered for production of LNG is 50% less expensive than conventional marine fuel', says US maritime official.
  • Cockett gains ground in Panama legal case
    Move to restrict sale of vessel accepted by top court.
  • Week ends with prices showing little movement
    No issues in supply of marine fuels at major Asian ports on Friday.
  • Bunker volumes at Indian port could 'triple'
    Growth will take place over the next three years, Indian bunker conference has been told.
  • TOTE recognised for pioneering LNG-fuelled ships
    Firm has been honoured as 'Champion of Change'.
  • P&I: Conditional survey needed for tankers carrying heavy fuel oil
    Applicable for tankers aged 10 and above, under certain conditions.
  • Fuel-saving tool stays the course
    Programme clocks up five years in the market.

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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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