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BRIEFS
May 23, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • P3 delays July startup date until autumn as Beijing mulls approval
  • Marks & Spencer abandons plans for London Gateway distribution centre
  • US delays 100pc container screening, but increases scanning overseas
  • Vietnam introduces tough weight rules for containers on roads and ports
  • OOCL takes last of 13,208 TEU order, CSCL takes two 10,036 TEUers
  • China's rail freight up 1.7pc in 2013 as passenger levels rise 10.8pc
  • Lingering intra-ASEAN trade barriers cloud bright future: McKinsey & Co
  • Chamber: HK should do impact study before imposing hours of work law
  • Kerry Logistics to provide logistics support to designer brand Tom Dixon
  • FPS launches temp-controlled LCL to Dubai and Japan for perishables
  • CSCL to enter Baltic Sea feeder market with Cosco and Yang Ming
  • BA's first London-Austin flights find rich vein of bellyhold demand
  • 95pc of UPS pilots suffer fatigue, but 66pc say job satisfactory: poll
  • China Southern Airlines joins Cargo 2000 freight quality initiative

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • IMO's container weighing decision welcomed
  • Maersk Line profit up 122 pc in Q1
  • NYK teams up with Chubu Electric Power to transport Australian LNG
  • P3 Network operations seen commencing in the autumn of 2014
  • Sharp rise in pepper imports in April on poor availability
  • Chabahar seen as an important port for India
  • HPCL may acquire stake in Petronet's east coast terminal
  • Spain allows pvt. sector investment in state-owned ports
  • Gold import norms relaxed
  • INR recovers smartly despite RBI intervention
  • Road sector may be the first to see new govt in action

International Transport Journalweb site
  • P3 operations starting in autumn
  • Trade Trans group and Cargo Gesev put blocktrain on the...
  • New car carrier named Höegh Jacksonville
  • BNSF and Ferromex launch new cross-border service
  • LaHood stays close to sector
  • New Vim service to Russian Far East
  • Port of Long Beach's harbour commission now fully staffed
  • Port of Bordeaux nominates Europorte to run Verdon Terminal
  • Competition hotting up in rolling stock market
  • Foldable containers win innovation award
  • Asia airfreight down in 2013
  • Maersk Line increases Q1/2014 profit
  • Change on the books for supply chain specialist
  • EU: reducing CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles
  • KN opens new logistics centre in southern Germany
  • Asiana adds fifth weekly flight to Paris
  • New head of Dachser Austria

Marine Logweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • National Maritime Day marked in the U.S.
  • May 22, 2014 STX Finland shipyards delivers upscale German cruise ship
  • Finnlines to retrofit six ships with Promas Lite
  • ABS to class LNG America bunker barges
  • Carnival to fit exhaust gas cleaning systems in more ships
  • MSC Cruises orders two newbuilds at Fincantieri
  • Damen Shipyards Bergum sees market revival ahead
  • Vigor, Oregon Iron Works ink merger deal

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • Oregon business leaders honored for international trade contributions
  • Port of Vancouver to present first tenant environmental award
  • New DOT rules now in force for truck/bus driver physicals
  • Port of Port Angeles taps Goschen as deputy executive director
  • Port of Seattle releases cargo numbers for April

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • Why Joe Public is right to question passenger-shipping safety
    Casualties must teach us what went wrong and why and how to prevent future losses
  • Global LNG fleet to expand 9% this year, 10% in 2015
    Fleet expansion means continued short-term pressure on freight rates until new projects rescue market from 2016-2017
  • Hamburg closes the gap on Rotterdam
    German port sees first-quarter box volumes increase by 8%
  • Maersk's VLCCs have risen 24% in value since it sold them in January
    Fleet of 15 very large crude carriers sold for $980m is now said to be worth $1.21bn
  • US fall in imports of African crude reshapes global crude tanker patterns
    Crude that used to head to the US is being diverted to Europe and Asia
  • LNG America hires ABS to class new bunker barge designs
    Initiative aims to provide infrastructure services to embryonic LNG fuel market
  • Interest in gas as a marine fuel gathers steam in the Middle East
    Owners see new opportunities to use the region's abundant reserves to power ships
  • Inactive box fleet falls beneath 2% mark
    Capacity of idle vessels slips to lowest level since September 2013
  • APMT posts a leap in profits on 9% volume growth
    Terminal operator's first-quarter net profit surges nearly 30% to $215m
  • Excess liquidity could break supply and demand balance, DNB warns
    Easy money is downside risk from 2016 on, says Kristin Holth
  • Arntzen hops from one bankruptcy to another
    Former OSG chief will help Genco equity group

Sea-webweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • Fincantieri wins MSC Cruises Seaside trio
    Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has won an order for up to three new cruiseships with a new design to be called "Seaside" from compatriot shipowner MSC Cruises. The two firm 154,000gt vessels will be able to accommodate 5,300 passengers and 1,413 crew with deliveries scheduled for November 2017 and
  • Damen dredger starts work in Port Harcourt
    A Damen CSD500 dredger has started maintenance work in the wider Port Harcourt area for a Nigerian dredging contractor, a Damen spokeswoman told IHS Maritime today. The cutter suction dredger will perform "a number of jobs around the harbour the length of which is not known to us. We do know that it
  • HHI wins Arcadia Suezmax quartet
    South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won an order for four Suezmax tankers from Greek shipowner Arcadia Shipmanagement. The four 158,517dwt newbuildings will have an overall length of 274m, beam 48m, depth 23.1m, and will be split between HHI's Ulsan and Gunsan yards with two
  • JES International wins contract for six Ultramaxes
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings said today it has clinched orders for six Ultramax dry bulk carriers. The 64,000dwt ships will be delivered from December 2015 to January 2016 and there is an option for 30 other similar vessels. JES said the order is from a company
  • VLOC achieves fuel savings with Mitsubishi system
    A newly built very large ore carrier (VLOC) has achieved fuel savings of 8% after installing a Mitsubishi system. The ship, built by Namura Shipbuilding had the Mitsubishi Energy Recovery System (MERS) installed. The system is supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co.,
  • Thirty-three rescued after China collision
    A total of 13 crew members and 20 fishermen were rescued early today, after a collision between a Chinese cargo vessel and a fishing ship. At 21.43 local time yesterday, the Chinese rescue ship Beihaijiu 101 received reports from the bulk carrier Da Li 20 that the vessel had collided with a fishing
  • Bounty placed on Sewol owner and son
    South Korean police are offering a KRW80M ($77,808) reward to anyone who can offer information on the whereabouts of the Sewol ferry owner and his son, as the two men continue to give authorities the slip. The police said today the reward is KRW50M for Yoo Byung Eun, who owns Chonghaejin Marine, and
  • New Yangtze River electronic chart to be launched
    The new electronic charting system (ECS) of the Yangtze River in China is set to be launched as the first vessel to have the system installed set sail from Yibin, Sichuan Province, on 19 May. In the next 20 days, Changjiang Waterway Bureau will carry out tests on accuracy, compliance, and other
  • Sembcorp Marine to outshine Keppel in near term
    Singapore-based offshore service provider Sembcorp Marine is cited by Lee Yue Jer, offshore and marine analyst from DMG & Partners to "outperform its fellow offshore provider Keppel Offshore and Marine in the near term". Sembcorp Marine boosts a stronger earnings growth as its shares are currently
  • Shipyards may expand capacity due to sales
    Shipyards may be tempted to expand their capacity as newbuilding delivery slots for 2016 are nearly sold out, said Norwegian shipbroker RS Platou in its monthly report. RS Platou observed: "A large portion of the new contracts during the past year was backed by "unconventional" ship owners, i.e.
  • Hong Kong collision causes injuries
    A high-speed passenger ship collided with a river cargo vessel in Hong Kong waters yesterday evening, leaving 38 passengers injured. The Universal MK2013, operated by Shun Tak-China Travel Macau, collided with an unidentified river cargo vessel near Hong Kong's Cheung Chau Island, according to the
  • Ezra Holdings long way from profitability
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Ezra Holdings still has "some distance to go before reaching consistent profitability", according to Lee Yue Jer, offshore and marine analyst from DMG & Partners. Lee was raising concerns on the company's execution issues and the maintenance of margins as
  • Panamax bulker rally softens
    After a rally last week that saw average Panamax bulker rates rising 16% week on week, the market has begun to slow down amid a growing tonnage list, brokers told IHS Maritime. Average Panamax rates last week rose $1,121 from the previous week to $8,328/day as the number of Panamaxes fixed to ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • Produce Demand Powers Reefer Trucking Rate Increases
    Dry van and flatbed spot market truck rates remained steady this week, while refrigerated trucking rates continued their upward trend. The DAT Solutions weekly U.S. spot truck freight rate report for the week ending on May 17 showed the average spot market price per mile for reefer truck shipments rose two...
  • Port of Seattle to Modernize Terminal 5 for Mega-Ships
    Planned improvements at Seattle's Terminal 5.The Port of Seattle has proposed relocating cargo activities at its second-largest terminal, the 172-acre Terminal 5, to make way for a modernization project that would make it ready for mega-ships. While three of the port's four terminals are already home to super-post-Panamax cranes that can...
  • Cold Storage Expanding by Leaps and Bounds
    Growth at North America's two largest cold storage companies has mushroomed in recent years, with both looking at overseas opportunities. In January 2008, Inland Cold Storage was a company with six refrigerated warehouses and about 36 million cubic feet of capacity. CEO Bill Hendricksen sold the company to Castle & Cooke...
  • New Cranes Headed to Port of Savannah
    The Georgia Ports Authority board this week approved $86.5 million to buy four new ship-to-shore cranes and 20 new rubber-tired gantry cranes to allow the Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal to accommodate bigger ships and provide faster handling. The new ship-to-shore cranes, designed by Konecranes and assembled in Nantong, China,...
  • Tech Startup Emulates Uber to Match Shippers, Trucks
    Working at a logistics company, and then as both a shipper and a truck freight broker in Chicago, Mike Schreiber learned first-hand how fast inefficiency pushes up transportation costs. "The old model works and it's been working for quite some time, but it can be really inefficient, in terms of phone...
  • Taking Responsibility for Trade Compliance
    Every year, just as certain as the blooming of the bluebonnets in Texas, I get asked for my opinion about where I consider to be the best fit for trade compliance within a corporate organization. The reason for the question's frequency is because trade compliance, like the proverbial hot potato,...
  • Royal Mail Faces Fierce Competition for Parcels
    Royal Mail's warning of intensifying competition in parcels and the rise of a domestic mail rival overshadowed a 12 percent increase in full-year operating profit. The company, privatized in a controversial £3.3 billion ($5.6 billion) initial public offering in October 2013, boosted profit to '671 million in the year to March...
  • US Industrial Real Estate Space at a Premium
    The warehouse and distribution center industry grew strongly in 2013, and this momentum continued into the first quarter of 2014. "The outlook for 2014 is that the industrial market will remain very healthy," said Blaine Kelley, senior vice president of CBRE's supply chain practice. What's especially encouraging about the rebound in...
  • APM Terminals Posts Bigger Profit, Market-Beating Volume Growth
    APM Terminals boosted first quarter operating profit to $215 million from $166 million a year ago as it added new terminals to a worldwide portfolio that is increasingly focused on growth markets. A.P. Moller-Maersk's port arm's traffic grew by 9 percent, outpacing market growth of 4 percent, to 9.4 million 20-foot-equivalent...
  • Acquisition Boosts Echo Global Logistics' LTL Business
    Echo Global Logistics' $37.3 million acquisition of the Watsonville, California-based transportation brokerage firm One Stop Logistics this week is expected to help the third-party logistics provider increase its domestic less-than-truckload brokerage business. One Stop Logistics, which has offices in Northern California and Florida, will begin doing business as Echo Global Logistics...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • 'The Freeseas fade'
    Greek bulker operator FreeSeas has returned to the capital markets for cash to wipe out debt.
  • Pittas gets 'Modi-fied'
    The appointment of India's new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, bodes well for both the dry-bulk and containership markets, a leading shipowner told investors this week.
  • Fixed for the Pacific
    Concordia Maritime has won new six month charters for two of its 65,000-dwt P-Max product tankers.
  • Carnival to scrub on 70 cruiseships
    Carnival Corp is expanding its programme to install scrubbers to 70 ships as it aims to meet tightening emissions regulations, chief executive Arnold Donald said today.
  • Reefer to be scuttled
    Salvors are preparing to refloat a grounded reefer in the Galapagos Islands - and then sink it.
  • Vafias wants more
    US-listed LPG carrier company StealthGas confirmed it is looking to capture 25% of the small pressurised LPG carrier market as it reported first quarter net income rising to $7.6m, from $6.5m in the same period of 2013.
  • MSC Cruises seals EUR 2.1bn order
    Italy's Fincantieri has clinched a new order for two vessels from MSC Cruises, bringing the owner's fleet renewal this year to a potential EUR 5bn ($6.83bn).
  • Great Harvest buys bulker
    Hong Kong-listed Great Harvest has raided a compatriot to add its sixth bulker.
  • Gosh: $4.6m hit for POSH
    Singapore-based offshore vessel operator PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has revealed a potential $4.6m impact on first quarter results from its embroilment in a Mexican fraud investigation.
  • DHT does it again?
    US-listed DHT Holdings has reportedly bought a second VLCC in a month.
  • McTays wins barges
    Merseyside shipbuilder McTays has won a deal to design and build four barges for Cory Environmental.
  • RABT picks Pitea
    Swedish owner Rederi AB Transatlantic is adding an extra call as it doubles the frequency of its TransBothnia Container Line (TCL).
  • Neu scraps ore carrier
    Germany's Neu Seeschiffart of Germany has sold the 285,000-dwt ore carrier Phyllis N (built 1990) for demolition, sources say.
  • JES confirms billion-dollar bulker deal
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder JES International Holdings has revealed details of a near-$1bn bulker order for up to 36 ships.
  • Hurtigruten happier
    Hurtigruten cut its losses in the traditionally weak first quarter as it brought in higher revenues, and ongoing efficiency measures took effect.
  • Aegean Marine profit slips
    Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has seen earnings cut in the first quarter as financing costs rose.
  • Stolt's new partner
    Norway's Stolt-Nielsen group has brought in commodities giant Trafigura to develop a new bitumen terminal in the UK.
  • OW adds tanker
    Denmark's OW Bunker has chartered another products tanker to boost its Panama operations.
  • Condor thwarted?
    Failure to secure state cash to upgrade the UK port of Weymouth is threatening Condor Ferries' plan to buy a bigger ferry for the route.
  • SCI axes two more
    Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has torn up contracts for two more newbuildings over delays.
  • BHP voices strike fears
    BHP Billiton has expressed growing concern over possible industrial action by members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) at Port Hedland.
  • No impact on shipping
    Tuesday's dramatic events in Thailand have yet to cause any disruption to the nation's shipping sector, says agency company GAC.
  • QE2 suffers crew dispute
    The QE2 has reportedly become embroiled in a dispute with its crew who are said to have gone on strike over a lack of pay.
  • Greig seals CIT finance
    CIT Maritime Finance has completed a $49m financing deal through a bareboat charter with Grieg Star Shipping.
  • New deals net Ezra $95m
    Ezra Holdings has secured a number of contracts in various parts of the world which have added $95m to its contract backlog.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • Analyst: 2014 not tipping point for carriers
    Carriers who expected 2014 to be the tipping point when capacity and rates start to improve may be in for a surprise, according to Thom Albrecht of BB&T Capital Markets.
  • FCC, railroads reach agreement on PTC
    The FCC has approved the use of 11,000 positive-train-control radio poles already constructed by the seven Class I railroads for "testing and other preparatory activities" that had been signaled as disturbances.
  • FMCSA implements rule on driver physicals
  • Cleveland's port OKs financing for American Greetings headquarters
  • Norwegian adds new routes from London
    Norwegian will launch two new routes to Warsaw and Berlin from London Gatwick Airport and increase the number of daily departures from Copenhagen, the company announced Thursday.
  • Fla. governor promises more for ports
    Florida Gov. Rick Scott is touring his state this week, promoting a $300-million spending plan during a second term for upgrades at most of the state's 15 ports.
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 22, 2014
  • Rotterdam looks to ban six bunker fuel contaminants
    Has compiled list of substances not covered by ISO specification said to be toxic and damaging to ship's engines.
  • Prices flat in Fujairah
    180 cSt prices soft in Cape Town.
  • IFO prices stay firm in Rotterdam
    Congestion reported in Gibraltar.
  • ABS to help 'usher in' new era of LNG bunkering
    'ABS has watched ship propulsion move from wind to coal, from coal to oil, and now from oil to natural gas.'
  • Fincantieri to build fuel efficient cruise ships
    Vessels to run on 25% less fuel, claims shipyard.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb
    Singapore fuel oil imports up by 16%.
  • Operator to treble number of ships to be run with scrubbers
    'The systems will help Carnival meet sustainability goals and mitigate fuel costs.'
  • Vessel fuel measurement tool to showcase at tradeshows
    UK's Royston says export sales are up.
  • Baltic refiner gearing up for low-sulphur MGO production
    Neste Oil says it will be able to supply ECA compliant material to Finnish ports.
  • Fuel-saving software firm earns Cleantech award
    Named one of five European cleantech companies of the decade.
  • Sri Lankan bunker players re-position barge
    Move to meet demand at southern end of Island.
  • DNV GL introduces new guide on LNG bunkering
    'Qatar's entry as a provider of LNG for the marine industry will be a game-changer.'
  • Prices up at most Asian ports
    Bunker supplies were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday.
  • OW Bunker expands Panama Canal operations
    Firm time-charters bunker tanker to support physical deliveries.
  • Drill for 'stalled ship' conducted at San Francisco Bay
    Scenario revolved around a vessel losing engine power after a fuel changeover.
  • North America: Distillate demand to rise ahead of new ECA rules
    Some players fear stocks of LFSO might run out well ahead of 2015.
  • European bunker storage operator bought by PE fund
    Complications over Rosbunker oil terminal JV behind sell-off.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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