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BRIEFS
May 22, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk quarterly profits soar 53pc despite 5pc lower freight rates
  • China-wide port box volume increases 7.2pc to 190 million TEU in 2013
  • Hapag-Lloyd to list, shareholder Tui reveals in financial report
  • Zim creditors settle on complex US$3 billion restructuring deal
  • Guangzhou Railway Group to spend US$912 million on China super hub
  • China's Xiamen tops LA in 2013 box volume and makes world's top 20
  • Tianjin volume to hit 600 million tonnes in 2017 with 23 dry ports built
  • Hamburg Q1 box volume up 9pc, North Range market share now 26.8pc
  • Singapore gives credit to manufacturing as quarterly GDP growth up 4.9pc
  • Singapore offers free garbage pickup from ships with fees for excess
  • Georgia Ports Authority buys 24 cranes as monthly box volumes rise
  • Marks & Spencer hopes to leverage e-commerce to expand overseas sales
  • BMW reportedly building its first assembly automotive plant in Mexico
  • Hong Kong airport April cargo up 6pc as transshipments increase 18pc
  • Air freight logistics confidence rises for first time in 4 months
  • Cargo airline Ameriflight to move to HQ, operation to Dallas-FW Airport
  • Long time company man takes helm as chief of cargo at Air Malta

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • BCHAA delegation meets Maharashtra Revenue Minister on Stamp Duty issues
  • On the Transpacific, G6 will spend 3.4 pc more time in port, but increase average vessel capacity by 8 pc, says SeaIntel
  • Bumper litchi crop to help exports this year
  • Shipments of Basmati to grow at a faster pace this year: exporters
  • APSEZ to add 12 berths, including a container terminal at Dhamra Port
  • JNPT observes Anti-Terrorism Day
  • Ravi Parmar takes charge as Chairman of Mumbai Port Trust
  • Strong chemistry between Port ofAmsterdam & Innovation Lab Chemistry
  • ...to set up 200-mw plant in Indonesia
  • BHEL's INR 2,731-cr. Vidarbha project approved
  • Exporters can avail long-term loans from banks, says RBI
  • Govt to boost power capacity with 4 UMPPs
  • INR declines further on increased dollar buying
  • SC bans mining activities in Odisha
  • Tobacco Board sets export target of INR 7K cr. for FY15

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Union Pacific modernising Nebraska's rail infrastructure
  • Russia and Bulgaria cooperate closer on rail transport
  • Major milestone for DP World London Gateway
  • Slower growing Germany retains pilot seat in aviation market
  • Change of regional responsibility at Turkish Cargo
  • An upgrade for CMA CGM's Rhino Express
  • Dachser reinforces overland road network in northern Europe
  • Norbert Dentressangle to launch new Russia service
  • Contract with Ramboll signed and sealed
  • Ruslan moves giant high loader
  • Chin takes top slot at Singapore Airlines Cargo
  • PPG Industries expands fleet with Iveco Trucks
  • 2013 results: LHG subsidiaries save the day

Marine Logweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • Carl Smith joins Foss Maritime
  • CIT Maritime does its first bareboat charter financing
  • Cape May - Lewes Ferry to celebrate 50th Anniversary
  • Arab Ship Management fined, hit with two-year ban from U.S.
  • Hercules wins Maersk contract, orders jack-up
  • Ezra books subsea and offshore contracts worth $95 million

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index registers gains during April
  • OOCL celebrates christening of 13,208 TEU containership
  • Alaska Airlines requests Ok for Portland to Los Cabos flights
  • Port association pleased with House passage of WRRDA
  • BNSF Railway joining Ferromex in Chicago to Mexico service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • Dry bulk rates help Navios Maritime Holdings swing to profit
    Stock responds in trading
  • Maersk Line to move away from long-term ship charters
    Carrier's lower cost of capital will dictate future fleet ownership structure
  • A question of timing
    Was Maersk right to sell its VLCCs this year?
  • P3 delays start date from July until the autumn
    UPDATE: Postponement should have no impact on 2014 results, says Maersk's Nils Andersen
  • A dating service for PMSCs
    Can the internet revolutionise maritime security?
  • Eitzen's losses worsen on first-quarter delays
    Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner remains sanguine about future prospects
  • DHT secures financing for four VLCC newbuildings
    New York-listed owner says it is supported by ship lending community
  • CSSC and Mitsui Engineering to co-operate in LNG shipping and offshore
    Chinese and Japanese shipbuilders to seek opportunities for mutual benefit
  • Stephen Hammond to address Containerisation International's Liverpool debate
    UK shipping minister to join business leaders to discuss Merseyside's maritime future
  • Polar Code milestone reached
    Latest IMO approval is step towards completion of key piece of regulation, says Danish Maritime Authority
  • Italy's antitrust authority sees shipping agency fines rejected
    Country's highest administrative court throws out appeal to have previous ruling overturned
  • American Phoenix rises to record earnings in redhot Jones Act market
    All-time high of $120,000 per day for this booming trade
  • CMA CGM orders three 2,500 teu boxships
    Brokers say French line is paying Jinhai Heavy Industry $33.5m apiece for 2016 delivery
  • Maersk Tankers returns to the black
    But resounding vote of confidence still lacking from group chief
  • Maersk Line shines amid flat group revenues for AP Moller-Maersk
    Lower bunker costs, cost cutting and $72m impairment reversal boost liner firm's profits

Sea-webweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • Passage is near for US port bill
    American ports and dredging contractors are a step closer to reaping approximately $12Bn in project authorisations after an agreement among US lawmakers on funding. On 20 May, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan conference report to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act,
  • Jordanian operator pleads guilty
    Arab Ship Management has been fined $500,000 in a US federal court for illegally dumping oil sludge. The Jordan-based company pled guilty on 20 May in a Wilmington, Delaware district court to one count of violating MARPOL regulations. The violation was discovered after US Coast Guard (USCG)
  • Navios takes over Asian JV
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Holdings has taken over the remaining stake in the Navios Asia joint venture and purchased a Capesize newbuilding resale. Navios Asia was formed in May 2013 as "an acquisition vehicle for Japanese-built dry cargo vessels". Navios Holdings initially owned 51% of the JV,
  • Bramer and ACM announce merger
    The merger between Braemar and ACM is a "great fit" providing lots of new opportunities, ACM's finance director, Ian Hartley, told IHS Maritime yesterday. The merged companies, to be branded Braemar ACM, will include approximately 420 brokers worldwide and is expected to be operating by the end of
  • Ferry safety lags in developing countries
    Not enough headway is being made to make domestic ferry operations safe in developing countries, Interferry's CEO Len Roueche told IHS Maritime yesterday. Interferry and the IMO are partners in a 10-year initiative called the Ferry Safety Forum, established in 2006. But Roueche told IHS Maritime:
  • Mein Schiff 5 for STX Turku?
    German ship owner TUI Cruises is thought to be close to ordering another cruise ship from STX Finland, which would be Mein Schiff 5. Mein Schiff 3 is due to be delivered by the end of this month, and Mein Schiff 4 is scheduled for delivery in April 2015. Both are being built at the Turku yard, and
  • Orion to dredge Houston Ship Channel in Q3
    The Port of Houston Authority has awarded a $68 million contract to Orion Marine Group to deepen and widen the navigation channels and berthing areas for both the Barbour's Cut and Bayport container terminals along the Houston Ship Channel. Orion Marine said the work would start in Q3 2014 and would
  • Cummins adds QSK60 C Power genset to portfolio
    US based manufacturer of diesel engines, Cummins, has launched the QSK60 C Power genset that will service the offshore market and is compliant with the latest EPA and IMO emissions regulation. The 60-litre genset is driven by the QSK60 marine auxiliary engine with the MCRS fuel system. "With an
  • Rongsheng completes bond issue
    Hong Kong-listed China Rongsheng Heavy Industries (Rongsheng), China's largest private shipbuilder, completed the issuing of HKD470M ($60.6M) 7.0% convertible bonds due in 2016. All the conditions precedent to the issue of the first convertible bonds under the first subscription agreement have been
  • Australian dockworker killed in Melbourne
    An Australian dockworker was crushed to death on board the Toll Shipping vessel Tasmanian Achiever in Port Melbourne, yesterday. Anthony Attard, 42, was unloading cargo on the ro-ro vessel berthed at Webb Dock East around lunchtime yesterday when he was run over by a trailer loaded with two 20 ft
  • EMAS wins $95M worth of contracts
    Singapore-based offshore service provider EMAS Group said today it has won contracts around the world worth more than $95M across subsea services and offshore support services. The company's subsea service arm, EMAS AMC, was on winning streaks of securing contracts in the North Sea and Gulf of
  • IMO brings container weight verification closer
    Shippers will be compelled to have their container weights verified under changes to the SOLAS convention agreed on 20 May that will come into effect in July 2016 with the hope that these new measures will reduce accidents at sea, ports, and on roads. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the IMO
  • Joint venture to meet growing demand
    Offshore service demand is growing rapidly in the Middle East, Unique Maritime Group director told IHS Maritime today. Integrated offshore solutions company Unique Maritime has signed a joint venture deal with offshore equipment company OEG in the Middle East to meet growth. Sahil Gandhi, director
  • Hanjin Shipping's restructuring has been stalled
    Hanjin Shipping's self-rescue plans, such as the sale of overseas real estate properties and vessel assets and the liquidation of the terminal division, are moving along too slowly, an analyst said today. Daishin Securities analyst Katie Yu said the company is forecast to continue losing money in
  • Safe Passage pamphlet aimed at improving navigation
    A guide entitled 'Safe Passage: The Straits of Singapore and Malacca' was launched with the intention of being a handbook on Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS) navigational guidelines and best practices. First proposed by BIMCO, the guidelines in the Safe Passage pamphlet adhere to the
  • UMW OG off to a strong start
    Malaysian-listed UMW Oil and Gas (UMW OG) started the year strongly with high utilisation from its four rigs, according to Noriziana Mohd Inon, analyst from CIMB Group. The company generated a net profit up 17% of CIMB's full-year forecast and 19% of the consensus number. The company, however, saw a
  • Ningbo maritime court closes 4,000 cases
    China's Ningbo maritime court closed a total of 4,363 cases during 2013, up 11.13% year on year, according to Zhejiang Maritime Trial Report 2013 published on Sunday. Ningbo maritime court accepted 4,317 cases in 2013, 7.31% more than the year before, among which 1,631 cases were maritime contract
  • Sewol owner's followers obstruct arrest
    Followers of a religious sect led by the owner of the South Korean ferry Sewol, Yoo Byung Eun, have been obstructing police attempts to arrest him. Today, hundreds of followers gathered at Gu Won Pa's (Salvation Sect) premises in Geumsuwon in Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province. Yoo, owner of Chonghaejin
  • Jurong Shipyard signs contract with Hercules
    Singapore-based company Jurong Shipyard was awarded a $236M contract to build a high-specification, tailor-made jack-up rig for new customer Hercules North Sea. The rig is scheduled for delivery in the 2Q16, designed for North Sea operations with 2,000,000lbs drilling capacity, 6,000 barrels mud
  • Charterers hesitant to fix Pan Ocean bulkers
    Despite winning legal protection against creditors' actions, some charterers are still unwilling to fix Pan Ocean's bulkers. Pan Ocean, formerly STX Pan Ocean, went into receivership in June 2013 after incurring over $5Bn in debt. Its management had to file applications in several jurisdictions like
  • Outlook looks bright for LNG shipping
    The long-term prospects for LNG shipping rates are looking positive after some bumps following a surge in vessel orders in 2011-12, said Italian broker Banchero Costa. In the wake of a post-earthquake surge in Japan's LNG demand and the controversy surrounding nuclear power after the March 2011

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • Drewry: GRI Raises Trans-Pacific Rates
    Drewry's Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark Full-size chart The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles rose by $150 in the week of May 21, the first movement in the rate in three weeks. Following a proposed $300 general rate increase from the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement carriers scheduled...
  • Charleston CEO: Port Cooperation Ahead?
    Rising capital needs in an era of carrier alliances and huge ships may force neighboring ports to put aside their differences and cooperate, said CEO James Newsome of the South Carolina Port Authority. Such cooperation could eventually happen even between longtime rivals South Carolina and Georgia, Newsome said in the keynote...
  • US Shippers Slow Intermodal Conversion After Rail Delays
    Severe intermodal delays during the harsh winter appear to have burned U.S. shippers, causing them to slow down on how much volume they will shift from the highway to the rails over the next 12 months. Shippers surveyed by Wolfe Research said they plan to shift 1.4 percent of their volume...
  • Ocean Carriers, Logistics Providers Target Electronic Billing
    Much of the attention paid to the container shipping industry in the last few years has focused on the relentless drive of carriers to cut costs by ordering bigger, more fuel-efficient ships. Now it's getting ready to tackle the next stage: automating the system by which carriers issue invoices and by...
  • Record Scrapping Won't Erase Oversupply on East-West Trades - Drewry
    The dramatic surge in the number of container ships scrapped in recent months is set to continue but will have minimal impact on the oversupply of vessels in the key East-West trades, according to Drewry Maritime Intelligence. Most of the ships sailing to demolition yards so far remain below 6,000 20-foot-equivalent...
  • UK Retail Giant Scraps London Gateway Logistics Hub
    The United Kingdom's largest retail food and clothing chain, Marks & Spencer, yesterday said it is not proceeding with plans for a $335 million distribution hub at London Gateway, dealing a major blow to the U.K.'s newest container port. M&S, which generated sales of $17.3 billion in the 2013/14 financial year,...
  • Maersk Line More Than Doubles Profit
    Maersk Line more than doubled its first quarter net operating profit to $454 million from $204 million a year earlier, as higher container volumes and lower unit costs offset softer freight rates. The world's largest ocean carrier said it now expects its full-year result to be "above" the $1.5 billion profit...
  • P3 Alliance Delayed Until Autumn
    The much anticipated alliance of Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM will not start operations before September this year as it continues to wait for regulatory approval. "CMA CGM now expects P3 to start operations in Autumn 2014," the French line said in a statement, confirmed by Maersk Line...
  • Port Freeport Ties Crane Investment to Rising Demand
    Port Freeport's new cranes are on their way from Shanghai.No one could confuse Port Freeport, Texas, with a large, mainline port with direct services by mega-ships capable of carrying 8,000 20-foot container units. Yet the tiny Gulf port, with its 60,000-plus TEUs of trade last year, representing not even one-tenth...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • Topaz sparkles
    An affiliate of UAE offshore contractor Topaz Energy & Marine appears to be gearing up for a campaign to expand its fleet.
  • Turmoil continues
    A growing number of VLCC operators are reluctant to trade tonnage at current levels, a leading brokerage told clients Wednesday.
  • Cape canned
    The sale-and-purchase market is awash with rumours that another capesize bulker has been sold for recycling.
  • Let there be light
    All eyes were on the Jones Act product tanker market this week amid reports that day rates have reached a new all-time high.
  • Crimea port warning
    Ukrainian port authorities have warned the International Maritime Organization (IMO) they cannot guarantee navigation safety of in waters around Crimean ports.
  • DBB fixes out newbuild
    Denmark's DBB Jack-Up has won a three-year charter for a windfarm service vessel being built at Nordic Yards.
  • Partial backing for Dorian
    Underwriters have bought less than a quarter of the extra shares they were offered after New York-listed Dorian LPG's IPO this month.
  • Bulk boost for Navios
    Navios Maritime Holdings, the bulk carrier operating and owning arm of the group, has gone into the black in the first quarter of 2014.
  • DHT finances four
    Expanding DHT Holdings has brought in three new banks to fund four of its VLCC newbuildings ordered at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • CSC Jinling adds PCTC
    China's CSC Jinling Shipyard has won a second pure car truck carrier (PCTC) order from a domestic customer.
  • Essar losses rise again
    Increasing losses and low share prices at India's Essar Shipping are set to push its owners into delisting the company, according to reports from Mumbai.
  • Taiwan defends law change
    Taiwan's ministry of transport has defended a change to the rules governing transits by Chinese ships, after facing criticism that it would threaten national security.
  • Crew held over death
    Dutch police have arrested the 11 crew on a Greek tanker after a Ukrainian cook was lost overboard.
  • Sewol-linked sect raided
    South Korean authorities seeking the head of the family claimed to have operated the Sewol ferry raided a religious sect's rural commune today as part of their search for him.
  • Sealink pushes up profit
    Malaysia's Sealink International has improved first quarter earnings by keeping costs down.
  • TUI eyes new orders
    Germany group TUI is looking to add new cruiseships to its fleet.
  • Bergen falls to loss
    Norway's Bergen Group has recorded a loss in the first quarter as it nears an exit from conventional shipbuilding.
  • P3 delay confirmed
    P3 Network partners Maersk Line, MSC and CMA CGM have confirmed that their container shipping alliance will not start until the autumn at the earliest.
  • Worker crushed on ship
    A man has been crushed to death on board a ship at Toll Shipping's terminal in Port Melbourne.
  • Maersk profit tops a billion
    Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has lifted its first-quarter net profit to $1.02bn as Maersk Line improved its operations.
  • CSG sells another billion
    China Shipping Group (CSG) is plotting another short-term notes sale to raise CNY 1bn ($160m).
  • UACC rejoins Straits Tankers
    United Arab Chemical Carriers (UACC) has returned to the Straits Tankers Pool with their four LR1 product carriers.
  • Hercules in at Jurong
    Sembcorp Marine's Jurong Shipyard has secured a newbuilding order worth $236m for a jack-up rig from Hercules Offshore.
  • ASM cops magic pipe fine
    Arab Ship Management (ASM) has pleaded guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships in a US federal court.
  • Talis Capital goes large
    Talis Capital has carried out another raid on the second hand market making its second ship acquisition in 2014.
  • Euroseas halves losses
    Euroseas has seen a major improvement in its financial performance, but remained heavily in the red in the first quarter.
  • American hustle
    Day rates for US-flagged product tankers involved in the coastwise carriage of domestic crude appear to have hit a new high.
  • Eternally optimistic
    Freight rates for bulkers trading in the spot market are well below levels seen in the fourth-quarter of last year but Greek operator Paragon Shipping believes the tides are starting to turn.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • Fall start now seen for P3 Network
    The P3 Network, an operational and vessel-sharing alliance planned by Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM in the major East-West trades, now expects to start operations in fall of 2014 instead of in the second quarter of this year.
  • Report: Bakken crude same as other crude oil
  • Panama Canal to receive new lock gates in June
  • Carrier Transicold's debuts anti-tamper seal system
  • Pilots: UPS doesn't mitigate fatigue risk
  • Maersk Line results boost parent's Q1 earnings
  • Water resources reauthorization sails through House
    The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed water resources infrastructure legislation by an overwhelming margin of 412-4.
  • Customs chief: CEEs could take larger role
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection could eventually expand the role of its 10 Centers of Excellence and Expertise to include making decisions on how and when to release imported goods into U.S. commerce.
  • TPP negotiators to ramp up talks
    In the latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership talks last week, the heads of 12 countries involved focused on "making meaningful progress on market access" in addition to smoothing out differences among the assembled parties.
  • BNSF enters Mexico intermodal market
  • Jordan ship manager pleads guilty to oily bilge dumping

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 21, 2014
  • Prices climb upwards across Europe
    Busy market reported in German port of Hamburg.
  • Mid-week prices show gains in Fujairah
    Suez IFO prices also climb.
  • European bunker demand 'slows'
    Turkish player says demand from cruise ships is 30% down on last year.
  • Danish bunker player adds team members
    Three new staff members join Monjasa.
  • P3 alliance start date delayed
    Approval still needed from a number of jurisdictions.
  • Norway navy ship goes electric
    Support vessel to operate hybrid system.
  • IBIA ready to participate in IMO quality debate
    'I am delighted that we are getting visibility on this issue,' says IBIA chairman.
  • Asian bunker demand is climbing, say analysts
    'We are seeing a steady growth in bunker demand in line with Asia's increasing trade with other regions.'
  • Bunker hedging could prove useful in a rising market
    Major commodity houses survey price control tools at their disposal.
  • Maersk Line reaps the benefits of fuel efficiency
    Freight volumes up and bunker consumption down as Q1 profits double.
  • TOTE: Investment in LNG-fuelled ships 'the right thing'
    'We knew we were in a unique position to create major change in the US transportation industry.'
  • Mid-week IFO prices largely up in Asia
    Supplies of marine fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Glander International Bunkering expands Dubai office
    Morten Langthjem 'was best person for the job'.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan to supply fishing fleets
    First time firm has won contracts for over 10,000 mt of MGO.
  • US Navy staffer makes guilty plea in bribery case
    Third to plead guilty in scheme involving Glenn Defense Marine Asia.
  • Malta: Bunker theft suspects named
    Stolen bunkers worth $103,000.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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