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BRIEFS
June 23, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Ocean carriers postpone mid-June peak season surcharge until July 1
  • Stifel Confidence Index slips but remains positive in sea freight logistics
  • French rail freight expected to normalise as will to strike fades
  • Drewry says 50pc of boxes are frontrunner 40-foot high cube boxes
  • Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 receives first oil shipment at special berth
  • Cargotec results prospects bright despite Kalmar cost overruns
  • Hamburg Sud struggles to perform satisfactorily through cost cutting
  • Union Pacific boosts Portland-Northern California service frequency
  • TT Club warns forwarders of perils lurking in routine service contracts
  • EU aviation is an overtaxed, poorly regulated mess, says IATA chief
  • USAF to test WindTracer for accurate air cargo drops from Hercs
  • E-commerce to jump from 3.7pc to 5.2 of total retail take by 2016

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • Bureau Veritas launches industry-backed tug guidelines
  • Domestic shipping firms want to own foreign flag vessels
  • New direct PMX service to connect Mundra
  • Reshamsingh handles integrated refinery expansion project at BPCL's Kochi refinery for GR Engineering
  • Seacurus calls for enforcement of Port State Control regulations on MLC
  • Shipping industry's commitment to reduce Co2 emissions explained
  • Transmarine shifts to new office in Mumbai
  • Coal imports surge on heat wave
  • Colombo box terminal in expansion mode
  • Govt keen to expedite Chabahar port development
  • Haldia Port under the scanner
  • JNPT observes World Environment Day
  • Kamarajar Port enhances capacity to 30 million tonnes
  • M. A. Bhaskarachar calls on Shipping Ministers in Delhi
  • VCT can become Nepal's future gateway, says Consul General
  • ICD-Ratlam now part of EDI system
  • Industry reactions to the rail freight hike
  • Rail freight rates up by 6.5 pc; to raise additional INR 8K cr.
  • Adani Group to raise $ 2.5 bn to fund various projects
  • Exports fall short of job creation, says Crisil
  • Fieo signs trade pact with Afghanistan
  • Forex reserves up $ 950.9 m to $ 313.53 bn
  • INR ends weak at 60.18 on Iraq crisis
  • Refiners asked to prepare contingency plans in wake of Iraq crisis

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ACI Europe re-elects president for second term
  • New leadership for American Airlines at DFW
  • Upgrading Slovakia's railway system with EU funds
  • New head of environmental team at EuroAirport
  • UTLC and DHL strengthen Cooperation
  • Martin Bencher Qingdao moves to new location
  • New technology to improve trucking efficiency in Vancouver
  • Tiaca welcomes end to burden of screening reporting
  • Shipowners call for more action on piracy
  • Dentressangle launches Hong Kong - Paris service
  • Fraunhofer IFF boss honoured by BVL International
  • Loxx steps up general cargo services to Russia
  • DB Schenker boosts activities in southern Africa
  • More visibility for LNG on waterways
  • Turkish Cargo launches Cotonou service
  • RS and MA of Estonia to cooperate

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • J.M. Martinac faces foreclosure auction of its yard
  • Terntank orders two more LNG fueled tankers
  • American P&I Club back in profit
  • Canadian TSB reports on loss of tow by 1962-built U.S. tug
  • Damen Vlissingen stretches jack-up's legs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • BHP Billiton property deal expires with Port of Vancouver USA
  • APL, Evergreen Line honored with Asian freight/supply chain awards
  • NYK warning customers of spoofing phone calls
  • Greenbrier announces orders for new Tank Car of the Future
  • US rail freight traffic numbers hit new high ground during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • Nova Tankers will stop operating at the end of June
    VLCC pool falls apart as partners follow different paths
  • Beyond the pageantry, China and Greece mean business
    Li visit to Athens may accelerate bilateral projects in shipping and other sectors
  • Maersk has a bright future without P3, say analysts
    Macquarie Equities Research plays down the impact of Beijing rejection on the largest box-shipping line
  • LNG's 50-year voyage of discovery
    The shipped fuel that will reshape the global energy-supply map
  • Felixstowe electrifies RTGs
    Trial converts four diesel units to save energy and improve air quality
  • It's just like watching Brazil
    Global Gateways looks at which ports are on the ball and which are heading for an upset
  • The life of Pao
    New biography of Hong Kong shipping legend who was Andreas Sohmen-Pao's grandfather
  • VLGCs: a trend-bucking market?
    Despite the orderbook being 50% of live fleet, the market has unique growth dynamics
  • FMC says China stuck to 30% market-share threshold
    The US body approved the P3 Network as it has no interest in the Asia-Europe trade
  • BW Group bats away Avance Gas challenge
    Dominant VLGC player says young pretender needs time to achieve ambitious growth goals
  • Swire Bulk confirms orders at Imabari
    Four handysize carriers to be delivered in 2016
  • Nordea offers tighter spreads for big-name shipowners
    As banks start lending again, Kjelsrud warns of a downside risk to excess liquidity
  • Terminal operators declare 'business as usual' after Beijing blocks P3
    DP World and APM Terminals say they are unaffected by Ministry of Commerce decision
  • Week on Wall Street | June 20
    Words from Rodgers, a joke from Bugbee and other musings from Marine Money Week
  • Brazil kicks off a boost in capesize rates
    Vale's re-entry helps support a livelier market

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • JMU secures East Med VLCC pair
    Japan Marine United (JMU) has secured an order for two VLCCs from Greek owner Eastern Mediterranean Maritime (East Med). The two 318,000dwt next-generation, energy-saving eco-design vessels have been on the books since early in the year but the order has only recently been revealed. Delivery is
  • CSC mulls tanker acquisition
    Ceylon Shipping Corporation (CSC) is considering acquiring a tanker to transport crude oil as part of its re-fleeting plan under which two bulkers are being built by China's AVIC Weihai. CSC general manager S Obadage told IHS Maritime that the requirement is for a vessel of about 150,000dwt. "We're
  • 3 Maj wins Wisby tanker pair
    Croatian shipbuilder 3 Maj Shipyard has won an order for two asphalt/bitumen tankers from returning Swedish shipowner Wisby Tankers. The two 15,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 133.26m, beam 23m, and depth 12.4m. Their delivery is scheduled for December 2015 and March 2016. The
  • SapuraKencana poised for growth
    Malaysia-listed SapuraKencana Petroleum is expected to enjoy stronger quarters in the future, according to CIMB analyst Norziana Inon. The company had clinched much-awaited platform fabrication contracts worth around MYR1.3Bn ($403M), Inon said. The new contract will boost its existing order book to
  • DSME stocks plunge on investor concerns
    Shares in South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine & Engineering (DSME) have plunged in value because of concerns over the Yamal project and a government stake sale. However, the concerns are unlikely to materialise, according to an analyst. Samsung Securities' analyst Youngsoo Han commented in his
  • Tanjung Offshore, Fircroft finalise deal
    Malaysia-listed Tanjung Offshore (Tanjung) has finalised a deal with UK-based recruitment firm Fircroft Group to supply skilled contract workers for the oil and gas sector in Malaysia and overseas. The joint entity will be known as Fircroft Tanjung and be responsible for the recruitment of around
  • Chinese yards' new orders up 108% y/y
    Chinese shipyards' new orders surged by 108% year on year to 34.7M dwt in the first five months of 2014, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said today. During the same period, newbuilding orders placed at Chinese yards for export rose by 167% y/y to 32.9M dwt. The
  • China goes all out with major island building project in Spratlys
    China is conducting dredging operations at three reefs in the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, according to data provided by IHS Maritime . GPS tracking of a dredger using AISLive ship tracking data has confirmed Philippine claims that China has been reclaiming land at five
  • Wan Hai and three partners start new service
    Wan Hai Lines (WHL), COSCON SEA, China Shipping, and PIL will launch an Asia-Pacific to Pakistan weekly direct express service on 25 June. The route, also known as the Pakistan Mundra Express (PMX), will cover China and Southeast Asia to Karachi in Pakistan and Mundra in India. The service will
  • Charity launches seafarers fund
    Seafarers charity Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) yesterday formally launched the Maritime Emergency Fund. The fund is disbursed as small sums to help seafarers in difficulty, AoS national director Martin Foley said at the launch event on board HQS Wellington in London. As soon as a local chaplain or
  • Insight: China rejects Maersk, CMA, MSC P3 Network
    Key Points: 1. P3 faced strong challenges and opposition from Chinese ship owners from the onset. 2. China is the largest container trading country in the world and
  • KSS Line fixes another VLGC to Petredec
    South Korean gas and chemical shipping company KSS Line said today it has time-chartered another very large gas carrier to Singapore-based LPG trader Petredec. The company, led by CEO Lee Dae Sung, said in a Korea Exchange filing that it has time-chartered the ship for five years to Petredec at an
  • Expert casts doubt on MH370 search
    Senior Australian maritime experts have raised doubts that MH370 will ever be found. Speaking to IHS Maritime, Rod Nairn, former Australian Navy hydrographer and CEO of Shipping Australia, said the chances of ever finding the wreckage in unchartered waters up to 5km deep were so slim he would be
  • Two vessels collided off Shanghai
    Two bulk carriers collided off the coast of Shanghai, with no injuries reported, according to China's Donghai Rescue Bureau. The 2009-built 33,000dwt He De, a bulk carrier, collided with 1986-built 51,400dwt Guo Dian 2, another bulk carrier, about 3nm southeast of Jigu Reef, off Shanghai, on 17

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • ContainerPort Group Names New President
    Russel A. Graef, ContainerPort Group's new president.ContainerPort Group has promoted Russel A. Graef to president, effective immediately. Graef succeeds Richard "Dick" Coleman, who retired from the Cleveland-based company. Graef is one of the founding members of ContainerPort Group, which has provided inland terminal transportation and trucking services to container carriers, forwarders,...
  • What is an e-commerce warehouse?
    Tens of millions of square feet of logistics warehousing is going up in China as developers pile into the market and sign up retailers desperate for facilities to support their distribution and order fulfillment needs. But what exactly is an e-commerce warehouse? First, let's look back at the evolution of retail...
  • Port of Charleston expects container traffic gains
    The Port of Charleston's containerized throughput was up 16.2 percent year-over-year in May. Full-size chart The South Carolina Ports Authority's board of directors has approved a 2015 fiscal year plan that includes expectations of gains in container traffic. Plans for the new fiscal year, which begins July 1, includes an anticipated 975,000 container...
  • CSCL honored by Dollar Tree for 3rd straight year
    China Shipping Container Lines has received Dollar Tree's "Carrier of the Year Award" for the third consecutive year. CSCL is a core carrier of Dollar Tree. The retailer bases its annual award on monthly score cards with criteria that include ranking of carrier performance, customer service at origin and destination, handling...
  • European shipowners press lawmakers on security plan
    European shipowners are asking the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers to endorse a maritime security plan aimed at safeguarding ships around the globe. The European Commission and the European External Action Service joined forces to write the security plan earlier this year. Today, the European Community Shipowners Association asked...
  • No end in sight to China's logistics property needs
    Logistics property developers in China continue to supply new warehouses to support a seemingly insatiable appetite for e-commerce distribution facilities. The scale of the logistics property development underway in inland cities is staggering. Tens of millions of square feet of space is being constructed by retailers across the country, mainly to...
  • SCFI: Europe, US index rates ex Shanghai drop across the board
    Spot rates per 40-foot container to the West Coast continued a five-week slump. Full-size chart Rates from Shanghai to the U.S. and Europe lost ground this week. Spot rates from Shanghai to the U.S. East and West Coasts, as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, both fell. Spot rates per 40-foot container...
  • China wins tender to build port in Israel
    Pan Mediterranean, an affiliate of the Chinese government's China Harbour Engineering Company, has won a preliminary tender to build a new port on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, according to the Israeli business daily Globes. Sources told Globes yesterday that in a few days Israel Ports Development & Assets Co. will ask...
  • TSA reduces air cargo screening paperwork
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Transportation Security Administration will no longer require the air cargo industry to report its pre-screened volume monthly, saving shippers and forwarders hundreds of hours of time. Previously, passenger carriers, along with more than 1,200 forwarders and shippers in the U.S., had to provide monthly reports to the...
  • UP beefs up intermodal service
    Union Pacific Railroad has added 11 domestic intermodal train starts between Northern California and Portland, Oregon, and Chicago this year, potentially allowing the carrier to grab business from customers frustrated with BNSF's ailing service. Following a ramp-up in its premium service on its Portland-Chicago line in May, UP now offers westbound...
  • E-tailing's Trojan Horse
    Satish JindelEverywhere you turn, people are bullish on the future of online retailers. It's reflected in Amazon's stock price, which has grown rapidly thanks to ... free shipping. What's surprising is that the frenzy of blind investing in Amazon's stock ignores time-tested stock valuation measures and fails to recognize that there...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for June 20
    Several container lines have planned general rate increases in multiple trade routes to take effect in July, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. According to a new Stifel survey, the overcapacity problem in the maritime market will not have a quick fix. Many...
  • Port of Felixstowe upgrades equipment to improve efficiency
    The Port of Felixstowe has converted four diesel rubber-tire gantry cranes to electric to improve its operational and environmental efficiency. The cranes, which were originally manufactured by ZPMC in Shanghai, were converted to electric power by Kalmar, part of Cargotec. The RTGs were modified to include an automatic drive-in collector unit...
  • Weak auto shipments hit Japanese exports to US
    Japan's imports and exports both fell in value terms for the first time in more than a year. Full-size chart Japan's exports to the United States fell for the first time in 17 months in May on a year-on-year basis, largely due to a sharp decline in auto shipments, according to preliminary...
  • Sea, air outlooks fall on overcapacity
    Overcapacity problems in both maritime and air freight markets will continue to hurt the industry in the coming months, according to a new Stifel survey. Stifel said present and future expectations declined in all measured trade lanes on its Logistics Confidence Index in June. The combined LCI fell for sea and...
  • Pressure off G6 and CKYHE as alliances focus on global networks
    The G6 and CKYHE alliances that were to have competed head on with the P3 Network may be feeling an easing of pressure after China's shock rejection of the vessel-sharing agreement, but both are pushing ahead with the expansion of their networks. The G6 Alliance of APL, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine,...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • Nova to close doors
    Partners in Nova Tankers have agreed to shut down the VLCC pool at the end of this month.
  • S&P activity slows
    Low freight rates and the lacklustre performance of the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) appear to be wreaking havoc on the sale-and-purchase market.
  • Analyst whirlwhind
    Veteran analyst Omar Nokta is heading for the research job at Clarksons' banking arm, while the pundit now in that seat is about to become chief financial officer at private owner TBS International.
  • CSDC wins tanker race
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has snapped up a 20% stake in tanker owner Shanghai Northsea Shipping.
  • Nokta leaving, GHS confirms
    Global Hunter Securities (GHS) has confirmed a TradeWinds report that top analyst Omar Nokta is leaving the firm "to pursue other opportunities," but he will stay on for a few months as GHS seeks his successor.
  • Bonaparte killed off
    French giant GDF Suez and Australia's Santos have abandoned their plans for the $5.1bn Bonaparte floating LNG (FLNG) development in the Timor Sea.
  • Nippon eyes Valemax deal
    Japan's biggest steelmaker may pursue a deal to charter more Valemax bulkers to cut costs.
  • More grounding charges
    The master and chief officer of a cargoship that grounded in New Zealand are facing charges of damaging a reef.
  • Mistakes in focus
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • MISC supersizes loan
    Malaysian state-controlled shipowner MISC has set up a new loan deal worth $1.55bn.
  • Havyard extends IPO
    Norway's Havyard Group is giving investors five more days to buy shares in its Oslo IPO.
  • Fisher buys again
    UK shipping group James Fisher has continued to snap up smaller niche players with a move for Testconsult.
  • Ferry boss jailed
    Sydney Ferries' Geoff Smith gets two years for living off his company credit card.
  • More Vinalines arrests
    Vietnamese state shipowner Vinalines has been rocked by another fraud probe.
  • FMC: P3 share too high
    US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) chief William Doyle has said China rejected the P3 Network boxship tie-up because it stuck to a 30% market threshold.
  • Terntank doubles up
    Denmark's Terntank has added two optional LNG-fuelled products tankers to its order at Avic Dingheng in China.
  • Six pack for Coastal
    Coastal Contracts has won newbuilding deals for three offshore support vessels (OSVs) and three tugboats worth MYR 180m ($56m).
  • Chinese eye India trade
    Four Asian container liner operators have teamed up to launch a new service to the Indian subcontinent.
  • CNCo opts for Imabari
    China Navigation Company (CNCo) has opted for a Japanese shipyard for its latest series of bulker newbuildings.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • FMC: P3 decision should not be a bar to other agreements
    The decision by China earlier this week to turn disallow the P3 Network should not be an obstacle to the operation of other vessel-sharing agreements, said Commissioner Richard Lidinsky of the Federal Maritime Commission.
  • AAR measures record intermodal growth
  • Canadian truckers push back against ag inspection fees
    The Canadian Trucking Alliance said it is unfair for carriers to shoulder the increase themselves because they don't own the goods. CTA said that it seems to be easier to "go after" truck drivers than shippers.
  • TSA lifts paperwork rule for air cargo screening
  • LLamasoft to integrate Cassidy Turley real estate data into design tool
    Cassidy Turley cost and operating expense data will be included in LLamasoft's cloud-based supply chain design reference and benchmark data offering. LLamasoft has struck a number of similar data partnerships in recent months.
  • CargoSmart releases new version of mobile schedules app
  • NLRB complaint alleges unfair labor practices by drayage company
    The National Labor Relations Board has consolidated complaints against Green Fleet Systems that allege labor law violations and the violation of a settlement agreement reached with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
  • Israel will not give up golden share
  • Massport approves FY2015 budget
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 20, 2014
  • Houston MGO prices fall
    Local players report tight avails at US Gulf port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • LNG-powered vessel inaugurated
    Inland waterway vessel to operate on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
  • Relax LNG storage rules, says expert
    Russian rules would make LNG bunkering difficult.
  • IFO prices firm in Fujairah
    But prices flat in Suez.
  • Bunker prices firm across Europe
    Crude values pulling up bunker prices.
  • Gibraltar appoints new port captain
    Bob Sanguinetti 'will drive growth and development at the port', says government minister.
  • Wind energy 'could halve CO2 emissions, fuel use'
    With incentives, use of wind power could be viable, research says.
  • ECA price hikes: Longer routes most vulnerable, says ferry group
    More evidence emerges that ECA-related fuel costs will push prices up.
  • Chinese to step up investment in Greek hub
    Pireaus is 'China's gateway to Europe'.
  • Dan-Bunkering makes senior appointment in US
    Evgeni T Nordberg joins company's Houston office.
  • Northwest Passage 'will boost Chinese trade'
    New Arctic guidelines to provide 'comprehensive, practical and authoritative information' for Chinese vessels.
  • Closer ties form between PetroChina and Cosco
    Companies already operate bunkering player Chimbusco.
  • Asian prices lose direction
    Prices continue upward trend in Singapore, Hong Kong.
  • First LNG-fuelled MR tanker orders 'not far away'
    Particularly beneficial for vessels trading in the North American ECA, says DNV GL report.
  • New accredited marine fuels supplier in Singapore
    Firm is the first player to enter MPA's list of accredited suppliers this year.
  • OW Bunker: US marine fuels market changing
    US fuel oil production will be affected by the growth in shale oil output.
  • Vessels in alleged illegal bunkering act
    Malaysian authorities say 250,000 litres of MGO were being transferred.
  • Italian bunker player exits market
    Sells bunker barges to local player.

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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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