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June 25, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • TSA delays by 2 weeks PSS for Pacific NW/SW, USEC carriage
  • Minister denounces shipowners for low-sulphur compliance slowdown
  • South Africa port box volume rises 8pc to 4.69 million TEU in 2013
  • New Zealand urges US to be uncompromising with Japan on free trade
  • Small ship capacity squeeze, as idles drop to 1.4pc of total fleet
  • Brazil's big agricultural Paranagua port takes in 4 big box cranes
  • South Carolina ports spending focuses more on infrastructure
  • Ten years of monolithic containerships ordering unbalances market
  • TIACA praises United States for shelving 100pc air cargo screening
  • FedEx sees strong second half lead by Asia, as e-commerce fuels demand
  • Shanghai Pudong airport wins 3-year freight security certification
  • China Eastern makes biggest order of single-aisle Boeing planes

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • 'Maritime education & training' is World Maritime Day theme for 2015
  • APL delegation visits ICD-Pithampur
  • Bahri to become third largest global owner of VLCCs
  • Container volumes looking up on Asia-Europe trade
  • Tata Steel imports more iron ore
  • JN Port celebrating 25th anniversary today
  • Record coal discharge at GMB's Bhavnagar port
  • Two main line vessels simultaneously call at ICTT
  • Economy under pressure as crude prices rise
  • Govt extends ban on import of milk from China till June 2015
  • Govt to expedite roads & defence projects on priority basis, says Javadekar
  • Impose 30 pc export duty on iron ore pellets, Assocham tells govt
  • INR recovers on fresh dollar selling

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Metrans raising train frequencies
  • New leadership at United Airlines
  • Gulftainer expands into USA
  • Intermodal solutions between Skane and Stockholm
  • Today: AN-225 flying from Leipzig to Canada
  • GAC: new top executive in Asia-Pacific region
  • Movianto Benelux extends temperature-controlled fleet
  • Afrinat to start intercontinental services
  • New communications director for Dachser Switzerland
  • Redhead opens new facility in Midlands
  • KR authorized to deliver statutory services to Oman
  • Damco starts CFS operation in Myanmar
  • Two new cargo services from Seattle to Asia
  • World trade softening
  • Russian Post and Transaero Airlines to cooperate

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • Fincantieri floats out first of Viking Ocean cruise ship trio
  • Korean Coast Guard erases parts of ferry disaster tapes
  • LR confirms that Wärtsilä seals meet VGP requirements
  • Scandlines completes three more hybrid ferry conversions
  • KNOP buys two more shuttle tankers from KNOT
  • Strategic delivers Ashmore Reef vessel to ACBP
  • NTSB reports on barge tow allision with Marseilles Dam

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • TSA member carriers push back surcharge date
  • Bancroft-Jones nets third term on Vancouver Fraser port board
  • Coast Guard, WSF crew rescue man overboard in Elliott Bay
  • Alaska Airlines adding Tampa service at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • Georgia Ports Authority Board names Walters as chairman

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • WSC welcomes Brussels consortia extension
    Council says vessel-sharing deals are established and essential to liner shipping
  • No US crude exports on tankers before 2017, says DNB Markets
    Analyst's meetings with energy giants suggest players are reluctant to invest
  • Brussels strengthens Europe's maritime security
    Damanaki says rekindling the maritime economy will also require tougher measures
  • Gulftainer enters the US market
    UAE-based operator wins the 35-year concession to operate Florida terminal
  • OW Bunkers acquires Wilhelmsen's fuel broker service
    Copenhagen-listed supplier seeks to increase its market share
  • European banks can fight their corner in Asia, says SocGen
    Lower funding costs and expertise will fight off threat, says Hong Kong asset finance boss
  • Aronnax: Any way the wind blows
    At last, a tech cluster sees the need to put its money where its mouth is
  • Wind gets a backer
    Shipowners back Finnish flettner cleantech start-up
  • VLGCs are shipping's star earners
    Average daily rate of $60,000 for the year so far put very large gas carriers ahead
  • Scorpio Tankers to raise $250m to buy back shares and stocks
    US-listed tanker company also plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes
  • Brussels to extend liner consortia rules
    Carrier alliances will benefit from antitrust immunity for a further five years
  • Insurgents capture Iraq's main oil refinery
    New fears over threat to tanker trades from southern ports as rebel groups advance
  • Class societies battle over price, not safety, says IACS
    Growth in competition will not threaten safety, argues outgoing chairman Cazzulo
  • Safe Bulkers raises $70m towards newbuildings
    Funds from preferred stock offering likely to be applied to 13-bulker programme
  • Former OSG chief takes the stand as an expert witness in Genco case
    Arntzen's valuation methodology attacked as case heads to the last day of the hearing
  • Transpacific lines delay peak season levy to July 1
    TSA says move is to coincide with expiration of various market rates
  • American Club gains tonnage and revenue
    P&I insurer makes new appointments to board
  • Shipowners' Club reports higher premiums for 2013 policy year
    Smaller vessel specialist clocks up 1.7m gt growth in entered tonnage

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • Gulftainer signs Port Canaveral pact
    GT USA has signed a 35-year agreement with Port Canaveral that will be worth $100M in container and multipurpose cargo investments for the Central Florida port. The terminal operator, a subsidiary of United Arab Emirates-based Gulftainer, said the agreement is expected to generate more than $280M in
  • Caribbean competition heats up
    Cruise giant Carnival Corp has reported better than expected results but voiced caution on escalating competition in the Caribbean. Carnival reported net income of $106M for 2Q14 versus $41M in 2Q13. Excluding non-cash items, adjusted net income was $80M versus $57M the year before. Adjusted profits
  • US considers counter-piracy weapons scheme
    Providing excess defence equipment to foreign governments is an option to be considered in reducing piracy in Africa, a US government report has recommended. The "United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan", issued on 20 June, updates a similar report issued in 2008 that did not
  • Perpetual share sales hit new peak
    Shipping's record-setting issuance of perpetual preferred equity continues to build, with another successful offering by Safe Bulkers. On 23 June, the Polys Hajioannou-led dry bulk owner priced 2.8M Series D perpetual shares at $25/share bearing an annual dividend rate of 8%. An additional 420,000
  • Box cargo growth slows
    Cargo volume growth in the global container trades is slowing down after a strong first quarter, according to a port throughput indicator by German economic research institutes ISL and RWI. Their monthly container handling index, derived from volume data from 75 ports across the globe, eased down
  • HMD secures West Africa LPG tanker option
    South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has secured an option for an LPG tanker from West Africa LPG. The 38,000m³ LPG tanker is booked for delivery in early 2017 and was declared less than a month after the original order for a similar vessel was placed. The duo will be classed with Lloyd's
  • CSSC Group new orders hit 8.7M dwt
    Chinese shipbuilding conglomerate China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) received effective new orders of 8.7M dwt, equivalent to 2.4M adjusted gross tonnage, in the first five months of 2014. The market share of the new orders accounted for 16.5% and 13.4% of the global shipbuilding market in
  • Bergen Group in loan deal extension
    Listed Norwegian offshore yard and maritime services company Bergen Group and its banks have agreed to extend the maturity of a NOK180M ($30M) syndicated loan to the end of the year from 30 June, the company said in a statement yesterday. The loan, which was agreed at the beginning of the year, was
  • Pan Ocean orders two Capesizes
    South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean said today it had ordered two Capesize bulkers. Pan Ocean, led by Kim You Sik, told IHS Maritime that each of the 207,000dwt vessels would be built at Chinese shipyard New Times Shipbuilding. The ships, costing a total of KRW114.88Bn ($112.55M), are scheduled
  • Missing Taiwanese boat found
    A Taiwanese fishing boat that may have been hijacked has been located, Taiwan's representative office in Indonesia said yesterday. According to satellite data, the Kuo Rong 333 was located 64nm northwest off Pantar of Nusa Tenggara Timur, an island about 1,200km east of Java. Registered in Donggang,
  • Pacific Radiance enters JV with Mexican company
    Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Pacific Radiance said today that its subsidiary, Radiance Offshore Holdings, has entered into a joint venture with a Mexican shipping company. Under the joint venture with Consultoria y Servicios Petroleros, both companies will incorporate a Mexican
  • Rights offering to cut HHIC fair value
    South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin HI & Construction's (HHIC) rights offering is likely to erode the firm's fair value, said Samsung Securities' analyst Youngsoo Han in a research note today. HHIC has seen its share price plunge 31% over the past month, during which it announced a KRW196Bn ($193M)
  • Ship sales mask flat recycling market
    Six ships were sold for recycling in India last week, even as average prices are being dragged down by the softening rupee. Prices in India continue to languish at $455/lt ldt for bulkers and $485/lt ldt for tankers. Prices in Pakistan and Bangladesh are lagging behind by $5/lt ldt due to the
  • 'Below consensus' profit for Hyundai Glovis
    KDB Daewoo Securities predicts that Hyundai Glovis' operating profit to total KRW175.1Bn ($171.9M), 4.9% below the market consensus of KRW183.7Bn. At current foreign exchange levels, it appears unlikely that operating profit will come in above consensus, believes KDB Daewoo securities. KDB Daewoo
  • Another L-Type ship joins Evergreen
    Ever Lissome, the fifth of Evergreen Marine Corp's 8,508teu containerships built by China Shipbuilding in Kaohsiung, has been delivered in May and is on its first voyage for Evergreen's Asia-North America East Coast (AUE) route. The ship is plying the AUE route via the Suez Canal calling at Xiamen,
  • Icon Offshore records jump in 1Q14 revenue
    Malaysia-listed Icon Offshore Icon Offshore recorded a surge of MYR14.8M ($4.6M) or a 22.7% quarter-on-quarter increase in its revenue for 1Q14 ended on 31 March 2014. The increase in revenue was primarily attributed to the additional revenue from new vessels acquired in subsequent nine months after
  • Damco starts business in Myanmar
    Third-party logistics provider Damco has started operating the first international standard warehouse and Container Freight Station (CFS) facility in Myanmar. "Damco is the first global logistics company in Myanmar," said Kiattichai Pitpreecha, MD of Damco's Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar cluster,
  • Manyplus 12 crew rescued
    The 11 crew of Malaysian-registered tug boat, Manyplus 12 were located and rescued by a fishing boat, about 100nm northwest of Kota Kinabalu on 22 June, after being lost since 9 June. Manyplus 12 had barge Hub 18 under its tow. The shipping company reported the missing tug boat on 16 June to ReCAAP
  • VLGC rates still heading north
    Ongoing tight tonnage supply has ensured that VLGC rates continue to face upward pressure. The Baltic LPG index yesterday assessed rates for the benchmark Arabian Gulf-Far East at $130.125/tonne, working out to daily earnings of $118,422, based on bunker prices in Fujairah. The index reached a
  • Nova Tankers pool disbands
    Nova Tankers, a VLCC pool that originally started with four member companies in 2012, will be disbanded from 30 June. The decision follows the gradual departure of three of the companies from the pool. The pool began operating in 2012 with 40 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) unit

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • US Customs issues guidelines for West Coast diversions
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued guidelines for ship and cargo contingency plans ahead of a possible West Coast trade disruption arising from the expiration of the longshore labor union contract. Less than a week remains until the current contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific...
  • NY-NJ port performance task force unveils report
    An industry group seeking ways to improve performance of the Port of New York and New Jersey has issued 23 recommendations covering chassis, trucking, communication, performance indicators, and more. "Now the hard work begins," said John Nardi, president of the New York Shipping Association and vice chairman of the port performance...
  • Chinese Ports Lead the World in Berth Productivity, JOC Group Inc. Data Shows
    NEWARK, N.J., June 24, 2014 - Chinese container ports are the world's most productive, according to the 2013 JOC Port Productivity Data rankings released today. Last year's top three ports globally, in terms of berth productivity, were Tianjin, Qingdao and Ningbo. The top three terminals were APM Terminals Yokohama and...
  • JOC data points to strong gains in berth activity
    Many of the world's ports and terminals improved their berth productivity last year - some registered impressive gains - as they responded to the challenges of handling ever-larger container ships. Yesterday's second annual release of JOC Group Inc. Port Productivity Data, which measures the number of container moves per-vessel, per-hour at...
  • Charleston ILA threatens strike
    International Longshoremen's Association members at Charleston have authorized a strike, but the union has not attempted to halt work at the port. The ILA's longshore and checkers' locals in Charleston voted for the strike authorization last week. The vote was an apparent effort to pressure employers in negotiations for local contracts...
  • Port Canaveral, Gulftainer ink deal
    Port Canaveral CEO John E. Walsh, left, and Gulftainer's Badr H. JafarA new terminal slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2014 could be a game-changer for Port Canaveral's container shipping market. Gulftainer and officials at Port Canaveral made the partnership official yesterday with a well-attended signing ceremony. The company...
  • In port choice, shipper puts reliability before all else
    Beneficial cargo owners choose to route their shipments via those ports with excellent infrastructure, multiple ocean shipping and inland transportation options and a productive workforce, but the game-breaker is reliability, according to a Kuehne + Nagel executive. "Be consistent and stable, that is most important," Stefan Minder, vice president-West area, told...
  • Berth Productivity: The Trends, Outlook and Market Forces Impacting Ship Turnaround Times
    The JOC's Port Productivity whitepaper provides global rankings of key terminals and ports in the Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Asia. The dataset behind this whitepaper consists of over 150,000 vessel calls during 2013, inclusive of 771 terminals operating at 483 global ports worldwide. The JOC's newest whitepaper, BERTH PRODUCTIVITY, The Trends,...
  • Future VSAs to lag P3's scope, SeaIntel analyst says
    Container lines will continue to look to vessel-sharing agreements to reduce their operational costs, but new alliances will likely be less ambitious following the Chinese rejection of the P3 Network, a noted shipping analyst says. Although Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM will likely come back with major VSA...
  • LTL carriers building pricing power in 'strong' 2Q
    There's a buzz about less-than-truckload transportation these days, and it's not the sound of drones. Despite predictions that tiny, unmanned aircraft flown by Amazon and others may drop packages on doorsteps some day, "until drones are invented that can handle 2,000 pound shipments, we're stuck with trucks," James Welch, chairman and...
  • Southern California shippers can tap Uber-like trucking service
    The "Uberization" of trucking appears to be gaining momentum, with a Southern California company today launching a platform to connect local shippers with area drivers via their desktops and smartphones. Cargomatic, based in Venice, Calif., already can connect regional shippers with hundreds of local drivers and plans to be begin serving...
  • US private equity fund KKR set to sell Turkish short sea carrier - report
    U.S. private equity fund KKR is reportedly mulling the sale of UN Ro-Ro to its previous owners for around half of what it paid for the Turkish roll-on, roll-off shipping line seven years ago. The International Transporters Association of Turkey (UND), a trucker's cooperative, which sold UN Ro-Ro to New York-based...
  • European Commission extends antitrust exemption for liner consortia
    The European Union today extended by five years an antitrust exemption for liner shipping consortia, in the face of opposition from shippers. The regulation, which will now run through April 2020, allow carriers with a combined market share below 30 percent to enter into cooperation agreements to provide joint cargo services. The...
  • China boosts European gateway effort
    Even as it shot down an ambitious plan by Europe's three largest ocean carriers to join forces, China was beefing up its bid to create a continental gateway to distribute its products across its largest export market. The decision by Beijing's antitrust regulators to block the P3 Network alliance between Maersk...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • Earnings joy for Carnival
    Cruise giant Carnival Corporation has reportedly significantly better than expected second quarter earnings on improved yields and lower costs.
  • Nautilus 16 hit Chapter 11
    Andreas Papathomas-led Nautilus Holdings and several affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a fleet of 16 containerships.
  • Damco expands in Myanmar
    Damco has started operating the first international standard warehouse and container freight station in Myanmar.
  • Bunker broker sold
    Denmark's OW Bunker has acquired marine fuel broker Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels for an undisclosed sum.
  • Scorpio notes for shares
    Scorpio Tankers is looking to raise some $250m in senior convertible notes in a private placement, largely to boost its existing shares-buyback programme, the company disclosed today.
  • More bonds for Yang Ming
    Yang Ming Marine has raised TWD3.85bn ($128m) from a bond issue aimed at replenish working capital and repaying bank debts.
  • Pan Ocean stumps up
    Singapore-listed Pan Ocean today confirmed it will invest KRW 114.9bn ($112m) on two capesize newbuildings.
  • Icon up six-fold in Q1
    Icon Offshore has seen first quarter profit jump by more than six-fold, according to newly released figures.
  • Hijacked crew rescued
    The crew of a tug that was suspected of being hijacked earlier this month off Borneo have been rescued authorities have confirmed.
  • KNOP gets two more
    KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) is expanding its fleet with the addition of two shuttle tanker newbuildings in deals worth $335m.
  • PIL tests money markets
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) is reportedly testing the waters for a potential SGD1bn ($800m) fund raising exercise, it has emerged.
  • NAO shares surge
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has seen its stock price surge by 13.3% in a single day's trading in New York.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • Task Force offers recommentations to improve Port of NY/NJ
  • Zim reveals talks with strategic partners
    Zim's parent company said in a stock exchange filing last week that the liner company has held talks seeking a strategic partner, but said both its debt and the Israel government's "golden" share were obstacles in those negotiations.
  • Descartes to sell 9.5 million shares
  • Gulftainer to operate terminal at Port Canaveral
    Port Canaveral has signed a 35-year agreement with GT-USA, the U.S. arm of Gulftainer, a terminal operator headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, to operate and further develop its container and multi-purpose cargo terminal.
  • OW Bunker buys Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels
  • Ford uses special rail car to deliver vans
    Ford Motor Co. has modified standard bi-level rail cars used by auto manufacturers for finished vehicle shipments to transport its new full-size Transit cargo vans in the United States, the company said.
  • Yusen starts cold-chain LTL service in Indochina
  • TSA delays peak season surcharge until July 1
  • Damco sets up CFS in Myanmar
  • Old Dominion expands in Maine
  • French air traffic controller strike impacts shipments
  • Europe extends exemption for shipping consortia to 2020
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. agencies to test integrated trusted shipper program

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2014
  • Softer pricing in evidence across Europe
    Suppliers can't agree on market direction in Rotterdam.
  • Avails tight in Fujairah
    South African markets soft.
  • Russia put brakes on fuel oil tax hikes
    Draft law proposes delays of two years.
  • Fishing fleet fuel subsidies 'huge disservice' to mankind
    'Fuel subsidies opened the door to industrial-scale fleets that are fishing at an unsustainable pace.'
  • OW Bunker buys bunker broker
    Acquisition fits OW's integrated business model, says company.
  • Feeder operators fear new ECA rules
    Freight charges will inevitably rise, says Delphis boss.
  • SLPA facing questions over Hambantota bunker cargo
    'Questions are being raised as to what process was followed in the selection of trader and the supplier.'
  • Korean shipping company sells bunker stake
    Bunker company is Singapore-based.
  • More consolidation 'will be good'
    Less competition may allow for better quality suppliers.
  • Asian bunker prices softening
    Prices have ended the day lower at most key hubs.
  • New refinery terminal to be built at Fujairah
    Project includes fuel oil storage.
  • Shipping group questioned over flawed reporting
    Chinese state auditor uncovers missing records for bunker fuel purchases among other discrepancies.
  • Drive system enhances tanker performance
    System offers 9% efficiency boost.
  • Japanese shipowner buys modern duo
    Fuel-efficient newbuildings to join fleet in 2017.
  • DNV GL: Latest version of concept ship more fuel efficient
    Vessel makes several improvements over earlier model.

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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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