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October 22, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • TSA to levy US$100/FEU - $90/TEU intermodal fee November 15
  • MOL offers new REX link to boost Far East-Jeddah services
  • Russian ship adrift after power loss, towed into Prince Rupert
  • Beijing's China Harbour Engineering starts to build new East Africa railway
  • Russia goes to Latin America to bypass sanctions, Maersk discovers
  • Long Beach sends trade mission to Asia to drum up trade
  • Long Beach port congestion, manpower shortages hinder growth
  • Court orders indy truckers reinstated as employees with US$280,822 pay
  • Port of Antwerp beefs up security to prevent cyber crime
  • 2nd quay crane comes to NZ's most southerly box port as volume rises
  • Big American rail mergers risk service disruptions, says CSX chief
  • Regional supply chains eclipse global systems, Singapore conference told
  • Hactl up 10.1pc after third quarter to 367,137 tonnes in 9 months
  • Lufthansa Cargo freighters unaffected by strike, but bellyholds hit
  • Unless Heathrow gets new runway, cargo will leave UK: The Economist
  • Airbridgecargo Airlines takes delivery of another new 747-8 freighter
  • Small air cargo line works angles to keep costs down and stay in business

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • Asia-Europe rates down, but some other sectors looking up
  • China reveals data details required on its advance manifest rule
  • CMA CGM invests further in reefer boxes
  • CSAV strengthens IMEX services
  • Decision-makers join debate at key shipowning & management summit
  • EXG successfully handles imports for oil & gas sector
  • Somali Coast Guard personnel get anti-piracy training on NATO vessel
  • TT Club announces strong year-to-date performance
  • India bans import of animal-tested beauty products
  • Rice exports likely to go up by 8.5 pc in 2014-15
  • Steel imports decline by 28 pc in Sept. on poor demand
  • Port Trusts seek interest waiver on loans from govt
  • Sept. throughput up in Singapore, down in Hong Kong
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • Chickpeas (garbanzos) & pulses exempted from Customs duty till 1.4.2015 & 1.1.2015, respectively
  • Customs duty collections surge 32.8 pc in Sept.
  • Expectation of more reforms further strengthens INR against dollar
  • Govt to set up PCPIR in MP for INR 1,00,000 cr.
  • Ministry says FTAs not widening trade deficit, but not helping either
  • China's exports grow 15.3 pc in Sept., fastest in 19 months

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Calais, Cork and Moerdijk receive certification
  • Ohne Luftfracht stottert der Motor
  • Stärke und Geschwindigkeit
  • Automotive on the move
  • Co-loading platform for groupage shipments goes online
  • From Lufthansa to Hapag-Lloyd
  • AAE and Knorr-Bremse agree service partnership
  • New service to include on-dock intermodal rail capabilities
  • CEVA airlifts supplies for Ebola response
  • National Airlines crash now investigated by NTSB
  • Fiata World Congress 2014: a success story
  • G6 suspends CC2 service between Asia and the USWC
  • Successful start of new forwarder network
  • Tiaca emphasising e-freight
  • CP terminates merger talks with CSX
  • American Airlines' cargo integration finished
  • CKYHE to cooperate on US trades

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • Trans-Pacific lines to hike clean-fuel rates
    Container lines in the Asia-US trades plan to increase significantly low-sulphur fuel charges due to rising fuel prices. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) announced on 21 September that it is recommending its 15 liner members hike low-sulphur fuel charges from $17 to $67 per 40ft
  • New Frontline CEO seen as first step in merger with Frontline 2012
    The appointment of new CEO for Frontline indicates first step in restructuring of the company and its merger with Frontline 2012, shipping analysts at Arctic in Oslo say. Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, on Monday appointed Robert Hvide Macleod
  • Chinese yards calls for shipowner's patience
    Norwegian shipowners should be patient with Chinese shipbuilders who are on a learning curve to shift to the building of offshore vessels, a Chinese yard executive said. "Even if we are learning very quickly, Chinese yards have to follow a learning curve to find a commercial basis for innovation
  • US warns vessel owners on Ebola risks
    Vessel owners and operators are "highly encouraged" to report how long crew members have been on vessels that have visited Ebola-affected countries within its last five port calls, US regulators have warned. In a US Coast Guard advisory issued on 17 October, information provided to the agency, as
  • Dredger fitted in just six weeks
    Damen Dredging Equipment (DDE) has completed the fitting of a complete dredger instrumentation package in just six weeks. The work was carried out for Belgium-based De Cloedt Group's dredging arm to enable it to meet a contract in Germany using its 835m3 trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD)
  • Ship beached off Vietnam
    A Vietnam-flagged general cargo ship beached off Quy Nhon, Vietnam, after taking in water. The 934dwt, 2005-built Truong Hai took water in its cargo hold and was later listed to port six miles (10 kilometres) northeast of Quy Nhon in Lat 13 49N, Long 109 18E at 16.03 hours local time on 18 October
  • VLGC rates edge up again
    A week after falling below $100/tonne, rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers have once again, exceeded $100/tonne. The Baltic Exchange assessed the benchmark Ras Tanura-Chiba rate at $107.214, up from $98.571/tonne a week ago. At current bunker prices in Fujairah, UAE, that translates into
  • Largest vehicle terminal coming to East China
    The ro-ro terminal in Dafeng, Jiangsu province, started construction on Monday; it is expected to be East China's largest vehicle import port once completed. The project, with investment of CNY120M ($19.6M), will take a year to complete, and the terminal will be able to transport 400,000 vehicles
  • Samsung HI unlikely to reach new order target
    Although the uncertainties about Samsung HI's (SHI's) profitability have been eased, the world's second largest shipbuilder is unlikely to hit its 2014 target for new orders, said analysts in a research note. True Friend Korea Investment & Securities analysts, Kyung-ja Lee and Hyung-jun Ahn said,
  • Yinson secures $39.1M contract extension
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider, Yinson, has secured a MYR127.49M ($39.1M) contract extension from Addax Petroleum Development (Nigeria) for its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, FPSO Knock Adoon. Previously, Yinson's contract with Addax for the FPSO was awarded
  • Icon Offshore wins $19.4M long-term charter
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Icon Offshore has been awarded a long-term charter contract from upstream oil and gas company Tailsman Malaysia for the provision of one anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel worth MYR63.5M ($19.4M). The charter contract is for a firm period of two
  • Ship recycling markets paralysed
    Cash buyers found themselves having to renegotiate ship sales at lower prices as scrap steel prices in South Asia fell amid cheap billet imports from China, resulting in paralysis across South Asian ship recycling markets. Among the affected ships was HOSCO-controlled 1995-built VLCC Hebei
  • RSHI's key subsidiary loses $548.74M
    Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries, a key shipbuilding subsidiary of China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI), posted total net losses of CNY3.36Bn ($548.74M) in the first nine months in 2014. The net losses was primarily due to the low prices of shipbuilding orders in a depressed
  • Triyards profits down 15%
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards Holdings (Triyards) today reported its full year profits after tax ended 31 August 2014 (FY14) is down by 15% to $26.7M. Revenue dropped 2% to $268.6M from $275.1M since 31 August 2013. The decline was mainly attributable to lower revenue
  • Japan yard orders plunge 62% in September
    Japanese shipyards saw a sharp drop in orders during September, as investment appetite for newbuildings dropped amid a sluggish freight market. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) show that its members won just 12 orders totalling 453,970gt last month, compared to 33 orders

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • Burger Boat delivers research vessel
  • GLDD gets a slice of the Suez pie
  • Angola takes delivery of two Incat Crowther ferries
  • Rolls-Royce to build service center at Astican
  • MHI-MME licenses Chinese propeller manufacturer
  • Gulfmark results dissapoint the analysts

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • TSA member carriers Ok intermodal door delivery charge
  • Port of Tacoma sees gains in September TEU numbers
  • Mitsui starts joint venture company to provide ship management training
  • Port of Seattle releases September container count
  • CMA CGM Group adding over 7,000 new reefer boxes

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement unveils low-sulphur charge
    Stricter regulations push the carrier group to recommend a hike in fees from January
  • Clague joins Stephens to lead London business unit
    Privately owned US investment bank boosts mergers and acquisitions with new base in Europe
  • Britannia limits its general rate increase to 2.5%
    $35m in calls waived or discounted in last two years
  • Scorpio Tankers' new product tanker starts $18,000 per day contract
    New tanker joins fleet and starts 120-day time charter immediately
  • Regional spread of Ebola would spell catastrophe for container shipping
    SeaIntel predicts a crisis should the disease hit West Africa's largest box-port nations
  • Private equity steps back from shipping
    'Fingers have been burned' but now is not the time to exit, say experts
  • Lidinsky calls for an internal investigation of Ocean Three filing
    FMC commissioner 'troubled' by the way staff handled the alliance's antitrust process
  • Aframax earnings on the Kuwait-Singapore crude trade hit a two-month high
    Improving market pushes tankers' daily rates up to $17,500 per day
  • Panalpina box volumes outpace market growth
    Swiss freight forwarder benefits from ocean volume growth but its profits fall
  • CKYHE eyes expansion into US trades next spring
    Alliance seeks regulatory approval after FMC's 45-day clock started to tick on Monday
  • Western Australia grain trade should shrug off storm damage
    Large export quantities will be available despite fears of reduced grain production
  • Low market share could fast-track Ocean Three approval
    CMA CGM, China Shipping and UASC hope to avoid 45-day review because of small scale in US trades

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • CMA CGM beefs up reefer fleet to meet demand
    With reefer volumes surging, the world's third-largest carrier says it bought new refrigerated containers as part of a larger effort to handle 1 million reefer TEUs annually by 2015 CMA CGM said it bought 7,000, 40-foot high cube refrigerated containers, the newest to hit the market, including 6,000 low-consumption engines, as...
  • Expert dismisses Sydney, Nova Scotia container terminal idea
    A container terminal in Sydney, Nova Scotia in Eastern Canada is unlikely to be built because of poor rail connections, a slow recovery in container shipping, and lack of ability to attract transshipment cargo, a shipping expert told the Herald News this week. Of the roughly 23 international container lines that...
  • Details of polar shipping code released by IMO
    Shipowners operating in the Arctic and the Antarctic caught a glimpse of the first set of international regulations on the trade today, the first full draft of laws aimed at reeling in the shipping's Wild West. The International Maritime Organization today released only limited details of the draft International Code for...
  • Port woes threaten toy importers with unhappy holidays
    Sean Schipper normally can expect an import container to arrive at Aeromax Toys' Chicago-area distribution center within seven to 10 days after a ship arrives from China at the Port of Los Angeles. "Now it's taking seven to 10 days just to get the container off the vessels and onto a...
  • Guangdong taking steps to enhance port competitiveness
    Pearl River Delta container terminals in south China. Full-size image Guangdong Province in south China is working in several ways to improve its port competitiveness, by encouraging collaboration among Pearl River Delta container terminals, easing customs rules and establishing more robust rail and waterborne connections into the interior, said Liu Xiaohua, Vice...
  • CKYHE expanding services to US
    The CKYHE Alliance said today it would expand its coverage once again - this time opening up the scope of the alliance's trade loops to the United States. The CKYHE controls 34 percent of the capacity from Asia to the West Coast of North America. See full size chart. The group didn't...
  • Shippers need to counteract carrier volatility to protect supply chains
    Supply chains are complex with an evolving landscape of stakeholders and practices. Container lines are important participants that affect supply chains with their operational changes. Today, fewer carriers are in business because of mergers. Alliances, slot exchanges, and vessel sharing among carriers have been created and changed. Shipping routes are...
  • Container ships backed up for days off LA-LB [Updated]
    Vessel traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach shows 11 ships at anchor, eight of which are container ships, as of 11:26 a.m. Pacitic time on Oct. 21. Source: Marine Exchange of Southern California [Editor's note: Updated at 2 p.m. Pacific time on Oct. 21 to include new information...
  • 'Overbooked' Werner increases revenue, profits, raises driver pay
    There was no summer dip in freight demand at Werner Enterprises, which was "overbooked" throughout the third quarter. In fact, Werner's revenue rose 1.8 percent from the second quarter and 8 percent year-over-year to $552 million. In the first nine months of 2014, the third-largest U.S. truckload carrier saw revenue...
  • Trans-Pacific shippers face low-sulfur fuel surcharges
    The largest group of carriers in the trans-Pacific trade lane today unveiled a revised low-sulfur surcharge meant to tackle the costs associated with switching to the fuel in emissions control areas in North America on Jan. 1. Trans-Pacific cargo heading to ports on the West Coast of North America face a...
  • UPS to raise air, ground package, LTL freight rates 4.9 percent
    UPS will raise freight rates for air and ground packages, domestic and international shipments and less-than-truckload freight by 4.9 percent on average Dec. 29, the company said Monday. The general rate increase will come at the close of the $55.4 billion company's holiday peak shipping season. Package volumes are likely to...
  • DOT faces cross-border trucking decision as US-Mexico trade grows
    The book is closed on a three-year cross-border trucking pilot project with Mexico but the debate over the project and its findings is far from finished. The question hanging over the increasingly busy U.S.-Mexican border is what steps the U.S. will take next to meet its North American Free Trade...
  • Trouble in the Windy City
    As we turn the corner on autumn and begin to head for winter, one thing has remained constant: Rail service, including intermodal, is struggling. Despite CEO claims of gradual improvement, the data show no real progress. One long-term strategic planning rail executive who is now retired recently described the situation...
  • Panalpina posts market-beating container growth, but profit declines
    Panalpina's ocean freight traffic increased by 9 percent in the third quarter, more than twice the market growth, but profit shrunk due to pressure on margins and adverse currency movements. The Swiss-based global logistics and forwarding group handled 429,000 20-foot equivalent units in the three months through September compared with 395,000...
  • Footwear shippers told to focus on commercial compliance
    The nature of footwear sourcing is such that it raises red flags at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, so importers should make commercial compliance an integral part of their business plan, an industry consultant said Monday. Most footwear importers either have experienced a CBP focused assessment, or they will, so...
  • Records tumble at Shanghai as Asia air freight hits new high
    HONG KONG - Air cargo terminals in the Asian hubs of Shanghai and Hong Kong have reported another strong month, with the annual throughput shaping up to be the best in years. Shanghai Pudong Int'l Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL) saw September volumes again breaking company records, rising a stunning...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • LPG upgraded
    A leading European investment bank is urging investors to accumulate shares of Dorian LPG.
  • Crackdown continues
    An LPG carrier controlled by Transgas Shipping of Peru has emerged as one of the latest targets of a campaign aimed at enforcing regulations designed to prevent oil pollution at sea.
  • Platou endorses dry duo
    RS Platou Markets is urging clients not to sell shares of two US-listed bulker operators, Knightsbridge Shipping and Baltic Shipping & Trading.
  • PDVSA replay
    Dynacom Tankers of Greece has been tipped as the first VLCC operator to cash in on Venezuela's growing appetite for imported crude.
  • Britannia aims low
    A general increase of 2.5% is to be required by the Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association at the February renewal of P&I cover.
  • Investec in box move
    Investec Asset Finance has appointed Keith Glasscoe to lead a new container financing team.
  • Bollore sees earnings slide
    Terminals group Bollore Africa Logistics (BAL) has posted a drop in first-half earnings as costs rose.
  • Rates and stocks rising
    A sharp upturn in capesize rates has been met with a rush in the share prices of leading bulker owners today.
  • Nobu Su trial opens
    Two high profile shipowners appeared in a UK courtroom today at the opening of a trial relating to over $36m outstanding from a failed deal between them over forward freight agreements (FFAs).
  • Havyard raises $23m
    Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard Group has sold NOK 150m ($22.9m) of bonds that it will list on Wednesday.
  • Baltex seals its future
    The Baltic Exchange has signed a key deal with clearing house LCH.Clearnet that could see a rapid turnaround in the fortunes of its loss-making Baltex futures trading screen.
  • Keppel stays positive
    An improved showing from its Offshore & Marine division could not prevent a slip in third quarter profit at Keppel Corp.
  • Nyborg gets busier
    Temporary Norden CEO Klaus Nyborg has become the chairman of Danish tanker and bunker group United Shipping & Trading Co (USTC).
  • Toei to make more
    Japan's Toei Reefer Line has raised its full-year profit forecast as revenue increases.
  • G6 halts US service
    The G6 Alliance of container lines is temporarily suspending a China to US run as demand changes.
  • Restructuring clock watch
    John Fredriksen could combine Frontline and Frontline 2012 before the end of the year, Arctic Securities says.
  • HHI orders fall 25%
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has seen new orders plunge 25% in the first nine months of 2014.
  • Asian lines target US trades
    The CKYHE Alliance of boxship owners is targeting US trades in a new expansion move.
  • Platou in Maersk swing
    RS Platou Markets has reinstated a buy rating on AP Moller-Maersk suggesting a declining oil price is positive for the Danish conglomerate.
  • Vale to the rescue
    Vale is ready to fix a string of capesize vessels in a move that may finally kick-start a fourth quarter upturn in the spot market, Danske Bank says.
  • Oldendorff gets first cape
    German shipowner Oldendorff Carriers has just taken delivery of its first ever owned capesize newbuilding.
  • Vietnam tackles lines
    Vietnam is setting up a taskforce to look into complaints of "inappropriate" surcharges on exports imposed by container lines.
  • Nova rival coming?
    Canada to US ferry start-up Nova Star Cruises could soon face a challenge on the route.
  • Yinson seals extension
    Malaysia's Yinson Holdings has seen the charter on one of its FPSO units extended for another twelve months.
  • Triyards slides in Q4
    Triyards Holdings has seen its fourth quarter profit drop by almost 50%, figures released Tuesday show.
  • Varun aframax arrested
    Varun Shipping's financial woes have returned to the spotlight after one of its aframax tankers was arrested in Singapore.
  • DSME takes FLNG lead
    A DSME consortium has won the front end engineering design (FEED) contract for a FLNG carrier newbuilding.
  • LA sets import record
    The Port of Los Angeles saw its busiest month in eight years in September, figures from the port show.
  • GulfMark slashes forecast
    GulfMark Offshore slashed its revenue forecast for the year as it delivered a lower-than-expected third-quarter result and as its top executive warned of "slowing momentum" in the market.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • Transpacific carriers sharply increasing low-sulfur fuel surcharge
  • Charleston posts double-digit box gain for quarter
  • MOL, NYK to suspend G6 Asia service
  • CP turns in record income during Q3
  • MSC revamps Central America service
  • Werner sees big Q3 gains
  • Trailer orders up in September
  • WTO rules against U.S. COOL's livestock rules
  • Washington Notebook: Customs hopes to fill Christmas stocking

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2014
  • Weather disrupts bunkering ops at Russia's Novorossiysk port
    Bad weather expected all week.
  • Shipbroker: ECA premiums to rise during 2015
    Upcoming regulation will 'significantly impact shipping trade'.
  • Total CEO killed in plane crash
    De Margerie had worked at Total since 1974.
  • Bunker markets soft but crude rallies
    Falling bunker fuel prices have been putting downward pressure on freight rates.
  • Far East Russia ports losing their price advantage
    Bunker demand may fall away as price differential erodes.
  • Fuel quality problems raise passions at IMO
    Many think guidelines will be inadequate to improve control of supply and ensure ships receive the quality ordered.
  • Falling fuel prices won't stop slow steaming
    'Carriers will not return to sailing ships at their design speeds as they fear flooding the market with the latent capacity.'
  • Study shows surprising ship energy efficiency trends
    Many new ships are already outperforming future EEDI targets, but there are large differences.
  • Five new engine blackouts reported in California
    But past two months have seen fewer cases than earlier this year.
  • Only 'luck' prevented bunker spill
    Ship lost power after system for heating bunker fuel failed.
  • Financial holding firm to enter marine fuels sector
    Netherlands-based company to start 'exploring' bunkering industry through sister firm at Singapore.
  • 'Deteriorating payment trends' in China and Europe
    'Close watch' on shipowner liquidity recommended, Euler Hermes tells Bunkerworld.
  • Singapore: MFM to cover distillate bunkering by 2018
    'I suspect at the rate we are going it will be earlier,' says MPA spokesman.

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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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- 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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