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August 25, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates fall for third week to US$1,106/TEU
  • CMA CGM, CSCL, OOCL, PIL launch north east Asia-Oz/NZ loop in November
  • No 2 box maker Singamas profit declines 31pc while revenue rises 16.6pc
  • Toll profit increases 219pc to US$272 million as sales uptick 1.1pc
  • US economy continues slow, but outlook for California bright: report
  • Leipzig court to rule in October if Hamburg's River Elb can be dredged
  • Port of Virginia cuts operating loss in Q4, fiscal year revenue rises
  • Study shows Australian air sea customs clearance times are cut by 25pc
  • LNG-fuelled containerships will save US$10/TEU, says analyst's report
  • Danaos to use VSTEP stimulator to train staff in ship manoeuvring
  • OceanSaver: 40 ballast water treatment system orders in 6 months
  • Hactl upgrades security with deployment of electric patrol cars
  • Singapore's Changi airport July cargo volume off 2.4pc to 155,000 tonnes
  • E-commerce to boost Indian logistics, warehouse spending to US$1.9 billion
  • Lufthansa twice-weekly MD-11 freighter Lagos flights start September 15

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • ECB scrutinising shipping loans of European banks
  • MOL launches global management college for employees
  • NYK's eco tugboat receives 2013 Marine Engineering of the Year award
  • Outlook for spot rates seen better this year
  • RIL ties up with upcoming North American terminal for ethane import
  • APSEZ celebrates Independence Day
  • DBGT to commence Simatech's Tuticorin-Colombo feeder service on Aug. 28
  • Govt to allow private investors to exit long-term agreements with Major Ports
  • Neeraj Bansal takes charge as Deputy Chairman of JN Port
  • Paradip Port begins reefer container service
  • Port Réunion to be developed as CMA CGM Group's strategic maritime hub in Indian Ocean
  • Qinhuangdao port set for record exports
  • Vizag to get new dedicated berth for reducing handling time of coastal cargo
  • Movement of cargo vehicles to be restricted on Mumbai-Goa Highway during Ganesh festival
  • Forex reserves recover by $ 43 m to $ 319.390 bn
  • Govt not easing gold import curbs anytime soon
  • India's steel production grows 1.7 pc in July
  • INR ends at over three-week high
  • MEP on onion slashed
  • PM dedicates IOC Jasidih terminal to nation
  • Stressed assets in infra surge to 29 pc
  • Sugar import duty increased to 25 pc in bid to aid mills
  • Trade unions call for meet; may strike over reforms
  • Nordana significantly boosting heavy lift vessel fleet
  • PCN celebrates 4th anniversary of growth & success
  • Power Logistics Asia 2014 in Nov.
  • Restaurant ship travels by road in Finland

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New traction to haul freight in Italy and Poland
  • Reefer box capacity forecast to grow 22% by 2018
  • Terminal improvement in New Orleans underway
  • Stable growth for China's gigantic rail market
  • PWC publishes analysis of Ms and As in logistics industry
  • Inauguration for Lan Cargo in Miami
  • Chun new head of engineering design for POLB
  • Palfinger says "yes" to two joint ventures with Kamaz
  • UPS expanding in Texas
  • New service for northeastern Asia and Oceania
  • Uflacker retiring from port of Brake after 34 years
  • Reinforcing presence in Western Africa
  • Prohire lands significant contract
  • Ladungsverluste via Frachtbörsen

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • Monitor Coatings to supply U.K. carrier flight deck coatings
  • Ex-Saratoga heads to Texas recycling yard
  • Siem sells OSCV duo to charterer
  • EU-Russia trade dispute hits DFDS service
  • Vigor set to welcome giant floating dry dock

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • Port Metro Vancouver Oks Fraser Surrery coal transer project
  • Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers buying J. Lauritzen tanker fleet
  • Carriers teaming up for Asia, Australia, New Zealand run
  • Port of Seattle presents annual Fly Quiet Awards
  • Association of American Railroads reports rise in weekly traffic numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • CSC Phoenix posts strong first-half results
    Restructuring dry bulk player even plans to participate in auction of its own ship
  • European seafarers: because they're worth it?
    Wage differentials with Asian crews narrowing, experts say
  • Yielding without breaking
    MOL bulker trials NSafe steel as shipping continues its quest to improve safety
  • Asia-Europe rates slide for third consecutive week
    Downward trend expected to continue in the run-up to September
  • Ningbo port and local government intervene in trucker strike
    Authorities adopt a carrot-and-stick approach to return container operations to normal
  • Hext quits Hong Kong for non-shipping job in UK
    But high-profile executive will maintain Univan and China Navigation roles
  • Capesizes - bouncing back
    Buoyant market a reflection of the export policies of iron ore majors, say analysts
  • Lines post more Golden Week service changes
    Maersk cuts Asia-Mediterranean calls and Hapag-Lloyd alters G6 Asia-North Europe Loop 4
  • Solid start for Virginia
    Monthly box traffic record and double-digit revenue growth reported by US port for July
  • Opec seaborne exports at five-year low
    Exclusive analysis of Lloyd's List Intelligence data confirms record low shipments propping up oil prices
  • Week on Wall Street | August 22
    A flurry of activity means vacation plans may have to be put on hold
  • Höegh LNG retains positive outlook despite losses
    Group shelves plans to list FLNG business, due to growing investor confidence
  • Swedish Club posts first-half surplus
    Standard and Poor's maintains BBB+ rating

Sea-webweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • Odfjell remains in the red
    Odfjell, the listed Norwegian chemical carrier and tank terminals group, remained loss making in 2Q14 due to continued problems with its terminals business. Group net loss deepened to $28M in 2Q14 from just $2M in 2Q13, while revenues rose to 4266M from $256M. in 1H14, the loss widened to $48M from
  • Shanghai yard wins Scorpio bulker sextet
    Chinese shipbuilder Shanghai Shipyard has won an order for six Kamsarmaxes from Scorpio Bulkers, a rapidly expanding Monaco-based bulk shipping company. The 82,000dwt vessels will be delivered from 2Q15. These are the yard's first Kamsarmax bulkers. Its current orderbook consists of general cargo
  • New Orleans upgrading intermodal capacity
    Hard Rock Construction outbid eight other companies to win a $13.3M contract to improve intermodal operations at the Port of New Orleans. The contract, awarded by the port's board of commissioners to the Metairie, Louisiana-based firm on 20 August, is part of a $21M project set to be completed in
  • Sungdong secures Nisshin LR1 tanker pair
    South Korean yard Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has secured an order for two long range1 (LR1) tankers from Japanese owner Nisshin Shipping. The 74,000dwt products tankers are scheduled for delivery towards the end of 2016 and early 2017. No costs were disclosed but estimates put the
  • Tax could see Indian ore imports rise
    Higher royalties - effectively a local tax - on iron ore could prompt Indian steelmakers to turn to cheaper imported supplies. Earlier this week, the Indian government approved an increase in royalties, paid to local government, on domestically produced iron ore and other minerals from 10 to 15%.
  • Durban yard starts nine-tug order
    Durban-based Southern African Shipyards started construction yesterday on as nine-tug order from South Africa's Transnet National Ports Authority. The order, worth $130.6M, is the largest single contract awarded by the authority to a South African company for the building of harbour craft.
  • Vard secures German PSV order
    Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder Vard has secured an order for a platform supply vessel (PSV) from German owner Nordmoon Schiffharts. The 4,000dwt vessel will be a VARD 1 08 design and built at the company's Vung Tau yard in Vietnam. It will have an overall length of 81.7m, beam of 18m, and a
  • DSME to build sixth giant box ship
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has another order for a very large container ship from China's Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co (BoCom), bringing the total on order to six. The 19,000teu vessel is scheduled for delivery in December 2016 and follows a recent order for two
  • CMA CGM starts Asia-Australia/NZ service
    French container shipping group CMA CGM is to launch a new northeast Asia-Australia/New Zealand service with China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL). The new service, which will replace the ANZEX and NZN services currently
  • Knutsen NYK buys J Lauritzen tankers
    Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers, is to buy three shuttle tankers from Danish shipowner J Lauritzen. Knutsen NYK is a joint venture between Norwegian tanker owner Knutsen OAS Shipping and Japan's NYK Line. The three vessels are: 1999-built, 45,000dwt Dan Eagle; 2011-built, 59,000dwt Dan Cisne; and
  • Busan becomes ship finance hub
    South Korea's president today detailed the imminent development of the port city Busan as the country's ship finance centre. Speaking at the opening of the Busan International Finance Centre today, Park Geun-hye said the phased development would start next month with the ship finance departments of
  • Nam Cheong on right track
    Singapore-listed offshore marine service provider Nam Cheong has taken another step in the right direction, according to Lee Yue Jer, offshore and marine analyst from DMG & Partners. He sets a target price of SGD0.58 ($0.46) per share, while the company's stocks currently currently trade around
  • LR products tanker rates to fall
    The rally in long-range products tanker rates would last another fortnight before falling, brokers told IHS Maritime today. The rally, on the back of heavy naphtha trading and arbitrage flows from the west-of-Suez to East Asia, began in mid-July. As of yesterday, the Baltic Clean Tanker Index's TC1
  • Shipyard accident kills one, injures another
    A dockyard worker was killed and another injured on 20 August after a shipyard accident occurred in Kuala Baram, Malaysia. The deceased Bangladeshi worker was identified as Shamim Hossen, 27, and his injured friend is Rasidul Islam, 45. They were squatting near the inflatable ship launching airbag
  • VAT could hurt Chinese LPG import
    LPG exports to China are expected to dive in September as the country will start enforcing value-added tax (VAT) on fuel imports. IHS Waterborne Energy, which tracks LPG shipments, also opined that the recent high freight costs, which averaged $103.93/tonne on the Arabian Gulf-Asia Pacific route as
  • Manila ports yard usage still far from ideal
    Yard utilisation at Manila ports is far from ideal, according to Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). "Port operators are bracing for the sudden uptick in yard utilisation next week brought about by twin holidays in August," said the agency. As of 21 August, yard utilisation at Manila ports stood
  • Paper sell-down hitting Capesize gains
    After a rally that saw substantial increases in Capesize rates, charterers are forcing rates down, brokers told IHS Maritime. The cargo flows that caused rates to jump last week continued into this week, resulting in Brazil-China rates jumping $21.20/tonne on 14 August to $24.40/tonne as of
  • Alam Maritim net profits down 31%
    Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider, Alam Maritim Resources (Alam Maritim) reported 1H14 net profits down by 31% to MYR36,6M ($11.6M) from MYR53.6M in 1H13. Similarly, the company's 2Q14 net profit dipped 10% to MYR21.4M from MYR23.9M in 2Q13, while revenue dropped 11% to MYR82M in
  • Singamas profits halved y/y in 1H14
    Hong Kong-listed container maker Singamas Container Holdings' profits fell 52% year on year to $13.3M for the first half of 2014 on lower production volume in the first quarter in 2014. Revenues rose 17% y/y to $678.7M due to higher sales of containers, a stock filing of Singamas said today. The

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • Court rejects challenge to BNSF intermodal railyard
    A Federal appeals court in Pasadena shot down a novel legal challenge to railyard emissions that if successful would have erected a roadblock to a proposed BNSF intermodal railyard near the Port of Los Angeles. The appellate court this week rejected a legal concept advanced by the plaintiffs, including the Natural...
  • FMCSA chief counsel named interim administrator
    The Obama administration picked T.F. Scott Darling III, chief counsel of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, to be the agency's interim administrator, starting next week. Darling's selection to succeed outgoing FMCSA administrator Anne S. Ferro was announced in a farewell message from Ferro to FMCSA staff Aug. 22. The message...
  • US furniture imports saw growth in first half
    Containerized furniture imports into the United States saw growth in the first half of 2014, as a strong number of shipments in the second quarter offset weak volumes in the first quarter. U.S. furniture importers shipped a total of 1,099,986 TEUs in the first half of 2014, up 1 percent from...
  • Gypsy moths force quarantine of container ships off LA-Long Beach
    Asian gypsy moth caterpillarAt least two ships have been quarantined and all others coming from Asia to the United States will be heavily scrutinized as officials attempt to block an invasive species from making landfall in the U.S. Two ships - the COSCO Harmony and the Wan Hai 603 - have been delayed...
  • Protests targeting Zim to continue in Tacoma, Seattle
    Protests will continue on the U.S. West Coast against Israel-based Zim Integrated Shipping Services, as new actions are scheduled in Seattle and Tacoma next week. Protesters from the activist group "Block the Boat" announced plans to protest in both Seattle and Tacoma, upon the arrival of the ship Zim Chicago. Zim...
  • SCFI: Second weeks of drops to Europe, US, Mediterranean
    SCFI spot rates from Asia to northern Europe dropped 7.7 percent this week, down to $1,106 per 20-foot container, or TEU. Full-size chart Another week of volatility in the spot market has brought container rates down over all of the major trade lanes, according to the latest readings of the Shanghai Containerized...
  • YRC Worldwide names new president of regional trucking subsidiary
    Donald R. FoustAfter five years with Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Donald R. Foust returned to YRC Worldwide as president of New Penn, the $4.9 billion trucking operator's Northeastern subsidiary. Foust succeeds Steve Gast, long-time New Penn president, who left the Lebanon, Pennsylvania-based company to become president and COO of Wilson Truckingin...
  • Four carriers to launch joint Asia-Australasia service
    Export container volume from Asia to Australasia and Oceania rose 4.6 percent year-over-year in June. Full-size chart CMA CGM, China Shipping Container Lines, Orient Overseas Container Lines and Pacific International Lines have plans to launch a joint service connecting Northeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The new service, which will commence from Shanghai in early...
  • Reinvestment in truck capacity to fall short of demand
    An interesting question from a JOC.com reader hit my inbox this week after we published a story on trucking bankruptcies and the way they are slowly taking capacity out of U.S. trucking markets. Here's a condensed version (the writer requested anonymity): Q: When a trucking company goes broke, drivers and owner-operators...
  • Consolidation in South Pacific ocean carrier market
    Neptune Pacific Lines, an ocean carrier specializing in the Australia/Oceania trade, has purchased Polynesian Shipping Line Limited, another carrier in the same market. Polynesian Shipping was established in 2005 as a subsidiary of Petroleum Products Supplies Limited (PPS), based in Apia, Samoa, "to ensure adequate levels of service and capacity were...
  • Manila port congestion affects regional hubs, says Philippine Ports Authority
    HONG KONG - The Philippines Ports Authority (PPA) estimates there are about 20,000 containers being held up at the ports of Hong Kong, Singapore and Kaohsiung that cannot enter Manila because of the congestion choking the terminals. However, the volumes handled by the hub ports of Asia are so great that...
  • European trucker Waberer's expands, seeks drivers
    Waberer's ordered 600 tractors from Paccar subsidiary DAF in December 2013.Truck driver fatigue and the truck driver shortage aren't just North American concerns. European trucking company Waberer's International - one of the largest trucking operators in Europe - plans to hire 400 truck drivers and give its drivers more rest...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Aug. 22
    Several container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in September and October, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. The Top 21 carriers, which control 86 percent of the total global liner capacity, received a total of 1.37 million TEUs in new...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • Maersk tipped for better
    RS Platou Markets is backing AP Moller-Maersk to pass its own elevated profit forecast this year.
  • Maersk raises embargo flag
    A "significant" amount of products already at sea needs to be returned because of the Russian embargo on food imports, Maersk says.
  • Embargo closes DFDS route
    An ongoing dispute between Russia and the European Union has resulted in the suspension of a Baltic Sea route operated by DFDS.
  • Odfjell misses Q2 mark
    Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell has slipped further into the red than anticipated during the second quarter.
  • SCF's new arctic mission
    SCF Group's (Sovcomflot) tankers have begun arctic oil transport from the Novoportovskoye oilfield in the Gulf of Ob.
  • Solvang sees profit spike
    A red-hot LPG market has helped Norwegian owner Solvang to a stronger second quarter.
  • Taiwan Nav falls
    Taiwan Navigation has revealed a weaker second quarter profit despite a revenue rise.
  • MBC profit rises
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers has clocked up a higher second quarter profit.
  • NPL buys Polynesian
    Neptune Pacific Line (NPL) is to buy South Seas operator Polynesian Shipping Line (PSL).
  • Aztech buys shipyard
    Singapore-listed Aztech Group has moved into the shipyard business.
  • Ferry stable
    The capsized Chilean ro-ro Amadeo I was still stable on rocks on Friday, as a navy commander said human error was probably to blame for the accident.
  • Siem sells CSV twins
    Siem Offshore is set for a $64m gain having agreed the surprise sale of two modern subsea construction vessels.
  • Zaliv to be sold?
    The Ukrainian owner of expanding Zaliv Shipyard in newly-annexed Crimea is in talks with Russian investors about a sale.
  • Mermaid makes less
    Australia's Mermaid Marine has posted a weaker annual result, but has added 26 vessels to its fleet from the takeover of Jaya Holdings in Singapore.
  • Strong quarter for Rieber
    GC Rieber Shipping has recorded increased net profit in the second quarter thanks in part to the arrival of a newbuilding.
  • Vosco cuts loss
    Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) has reduced its loss in the second quarter through an efficiency drive.
  • Sincere earnings slide
    Sincere Navigation of Taiwan has posted a lower second quarter profit despite increasing revenue.
  • All smoke, no fire?
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Bids in for Ferguson
    A number of bids have been lodged for the troubled Ferguson shipyard in Scotland.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • Calif. citrus shippers resume exports to China
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday that California citrus farmers may restart exporting to China this season. In April 2013, California-origin citrus was barred from entering China after interceptions of brown rot.
  • CMA CGM plans maritime hub in Reunion
    Probably better known to French tourists and stamp collectors than many people in the logistics industry, the container carrier said nevertheless Reunion's location puts it at "the crossroads between Europe, Asia and Africa."
  • Sea Star orders new reefer containers
  • Maersk: Russia's counter sanctions mean 'significant' food returns
    The Danish container carrier said its customers were unprepared for the Russian counter-sanctions and it is working with these shippers' origin offices to "find the best and most cost efficient way to send back the goods."
  • ITC begins update of U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule
    International customs officials at the World Customs Organization in Brussels have recently agreed on 234 changes to the global system that categorizes products that are imported and exported around the world.
  • Econocaribe files complaint against Amoy International
  • Globe Tracker in terminal-focused deal with Total Soft Bank
  • FRA grant to help short-lines safely handle crude oil
  • U.S. sweetener firms: Mexico not to blame for sugar prices
  • Weekly GRI roundup

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 22, 2014
  • MGO prices end week on low note in Houston
    Avails reported to be average at the US Gulf port.
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Singapore: Q2 bunkering, ship chandlers sales mixed
    Domestic trade softens, while foreign trade strengthens.
  • Prices firm in northwest Europe
    And mixed across Mediterranean markets.
  • Sri Lankan bunker sales climb
    Latest figures build on previous releases.
  • Maersk: 2M alliance to start in early 2015
    Agreement pending approval from US authorities.
  • Fujairah prices end week on a lower note
    Mixed outlook on prices in Durban and Cape Town.
  • Dutch ferry operator chooses hybrid technology
    Vessel will be under construction at a Spanish shipyard.
  • AI Energy: Change needed for Ghana bunkering industry
    In order for sector to compete on an international level, says CEO.
  • Bunker supplier arrests ship in Indian port
    Hearing set for next week.
  • Few scrubbers purchased in time for 2015, report finds
    For retrofitting, scrubbers seem best for bigger ships.
  • Asian bunker market ends week mixed
    Avails tightening for some players in Tokyo Bay.
  • 'Online service provider' firms up offer
    Firm Counter says 'raft of new features' go live next month.
  • Firm installs fuel monitoring system on vessels
    Units were fitted onto three ships of a marine transportation services firm.
  • Singapore court revokes ship arrest
    Vessel's arrest was 'wrongful', says law firm.
  • Bunker spill exercise carried out at Novorossiysk
    Activity involved the Aginskoye and resources from other agencies.
  • VPS: ExxonMobil ECA-compliant bunkers 'likely to be good fuel'
    But its service performance remains an unknown.
  • IFO prices slip on the Panama Canal
    Avails tightening in Cristobal.

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