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June 26, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • China prepares to buy Greek transport facilities to build EU gateway
  • Hyundai takes in 3rd of five 13,100-TEUers for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 6
  • CSAV buys slots on Jamaica-USEC-Asia-Caribbean G6 service
  • Chongqing cargo volume up 12.2pc to 385 million tonnes in 5 months
  • KTZ Express opens international development office in Hong Kong
  • Made-in-China Volvos to be exported in 2015 to US as local sales soar
  • Forwarders seek an end to coercive regulations that prove ineffective
  • Vietnam's shipping prospects bright despite South China Sea tensions
  • Port Klang's Northport expands Wharf 8 to attract 18,000-TEUers
  • Hapag-Lloyd and MOL revise Europe-West Africa to fill Zim vacuum
  • Lufthansa's new B777F flies into Frankfurt for collection of SA cargo
  • Changi Airport's cargo slight uptick in May to overtake passenger
  • Penang at logger heads with BN over new airport at Kulim

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • "K" Line to invest in two additional next generation car carriers
  • Freight forwarders' connectivity should not be chained, UN workshop told
  • Ships turn greener
  • Budget should simplify port tariff regime: ICRA
  • Coast Guard gets berth in Mumbai Port
  • Shipping Minister, Secretary to grace Mumbai Port's 142nd Foundation Day today
  • Volumes continue to improve at top global box ports, shows survey
  • India to negotiate extension of Russia-China gas line
  • INR 40K cr. highway projects get clearance
  • INR turns marginally weak in dollar buying
  • Project tracking cell's role to be widened
  • Sugar industry welcomes import duty hike
  • Iraq crisis to have ripple effect on tanker market; bunker prices, says report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Almost 1 million truck shipments shifted from road to rail
  • UIC and IEC ink global cooperation pact
  • FPS Sri Lanka selects business development head
  • Kerry helps distributing fashion brand in Asia
  • Freight trains whisper in Germany
  • Zagrosjet adds European destinations
  • IAG Cargo collects light freight in Seattle and Houston
  • EU extends liner consortia block exemption regulation
  • United Arab Emirates to introduce TIR system
  • Herzog & Partner expanding consulting activities
  • 100. Jahr ist rosiger
  • Yet another attack on airport in Pakistan
  • K Line to invest in two more next generation car carriers

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • LR names Nick Brown Marine COO
  • Crowley seeks Title XI guarantees for LNG fueled ConRo pair
  • Bore to trial Norsepower Rotor Sail on Ro-Ro
  • Gaslog orders LNG newbuilds at Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • June 25, 2014 Four year prison sentence imposed in MSC bribery case
  • Total terminates Skandi Aker well intervention contract
  • Bourbon takes delivery of 500th vessel
  • Keppel to convert veteran Moss LNG carrier to FLNG

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • Port of Seattle Commissioners unveil Quality Jobs Initiative components
  • White House sets plan for countering piracy
  • US Merchant Marine Academy celebrates graduating class
  • Washington State Ferries vessel ready to make final voyage
  • New commanding officer for Coast Guard Response Boat center

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • Nyborg steps up at Norden
    Former Pacific Basin chief executive to fill in for Mortensen
  • Brown promoted as Lloyd's Register reorganises operating regions
    Barrow and Poulovassilis responsible for northern and southern Europe respectively
  • US LPG exports to hit record in July, Avance Gas predicts
    Next month to be hotter than May's 1m tonne record
  • Growing crude trade from Russia's Kozmino boosts aframax employment
    Four years in, East Siberia generates nearly five shipments a week to Asia's oil importers
  • P3 decision shows why shipping needs a global competition body, says lawyer
    Single authority would benefit the industry, says Holman Fenwick Willan partner
  • Scorpio Tankers boosts fundraising target to $300m
    New York-listed company seeks more cash to buy back shares and stock
  • Pacific Basin ends talks to sell towage unit
    Impairment charge will push Hong Kong dry bulk player to a first-half loss
  • Price war looms as ECA could add $184m a year to Baltic feeder costs
    Low-sulphur surcharge battle is likely as compliance is a heavier burden than the fines
  • GasLog completes takeover of three more BG vessels
    Second trio of LNG carriers have been chartered back to gas major
  • GasLog orders two LNG carriers from Hyundai
    Pair of vessels plus four options mark owner's first order at yard
  • Ultra planning
    Precious Shipping factors in changing port depths when ordering tonnage
  • Nigerian navy preventing use of armed guards
    IMO has requested clarification from country's authorities
  • Nautilus Holdings files for Chapter 11 as $728m debts take their toll
    Boxship operator blames depressed market and expiry of lucrative contracts
  • Steady Middle East volumes and rise from US boost Avance Gas profits
    Expanding VLGC owner reports a busy second quarter
  • International Chamber of Shipping welcomes move to protect oceans
    New ideas merit serious consideration, says ICS secretary-general Hinchliffe
  • We want your #seafarerselfie
    Day of the Seafarer: Lloyd's List seeks the face of global shipping

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • Havyard completes IPO
    Havyard, the Norwegian shipbuilder that focuses on offshore services vessels, says it has competed an IPO. Ttrading in the shares of the company is expected to commence on 1 July. The company offered a total of 4.2M shares at a price of NK33.5 ($5.58) each, plus an over-allotment of 420,000 shares
  • HHI gains GasLog LNG sextet
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has gained an order for up to six LNG carriers from Monaco based shipowner GasLog. The New York listed owner has ordered two firm 174,000m³ vessels with delivery scheduled for 2H 2017 and options for a further four vessels. If the options are converted they have a
  • Hakodate wins handysize trio
    Japanese shipbuilder Hakodate Dock has won orders for three Handysize bulkers with two for returning German owner Johann M K Blumenthal and one for a Japanese owner. The two 34,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 179.9m, a beam of 30m, and a depth of 13.7m, with delivery scheduled for May
  • Taizhou Kouan secures order for eight Ultramaxes
    Chinese shipbuilder Taizhou Kouan shipyard has secured an order for up to eight Ultramax bulkers from Greek company Veritas Ship Management at a total cost of $215M. Brokers indicate that the deal is for four firm 64,000dwt vessels and four options with Veritas managing for the as yet unnamed owners
  • EC prolongs liner consortia extension
    The European Commission yesterday granted liner shipping consortia a five-year extension of their block exemption from EU competition legislation. The commission said that, after public consultation, it had found the exemption worked well, providing legal certainty for agreements that benefited
  • Greek ferry delays new Swedish company
    An overrun refit of a ferry in Greece has delayed the start-up of a new company in Sweden, the Gotlandsbåten ferry company said. "As we have not as yet received a clear message from Greece when Vastervik can arrive [in] the Baltic and be ready for service, we have chosen to close bookings. As soon
  • Delays cost Shanghai yard $163M
    Shanghai Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), ended 2012 with more than CNY1Bn ($163M) in losses. This is because of serious delays in construction on 36 of its 39 newbuildings. The losses were revealed yesterday after China's National Audit Office reviewed 2012
  • Malaysia keen on east-west rail link
    Malaysia is keen to build a rail link between its west and east coasts as it bids to provide an alternative to the crowded Malacca Straits, a speaker at the Infrastructure Outlook 2014 said. Malaysia's Land Public Transport Department (SPAD) has consultants working on the rail link project, Scomi
  • Sewol survivors to testify
    Surviving passengers of the capsized ferry Sewol will testify at the trial of 15 crew members at the end of July. This was decided yesterday during the third day of the trial at a court in Gwangju, South Korea. Lee Jun-Seok, who was at the helm of the Sewol when it went down on 16 April, and three
  • Keppel Shipyard finalizes LNG contract with Golar
    Singapore-listed Keppel Shipyard has signed a conditional contract with Golar Hilli, a subsidiary of Golar LNG, to perform what will be the world's first conversion of an existing Moss LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNGV). According to the corporate announcement, the contract will
  • OW Bunker buys Wilhelmsen Marine Fuel
    Global marine fuel company OW Bunker has acquired Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels, a marine fuel broker, for an undisclosed sum. "Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels has a strong team and an interesting customer base that fits well into OW Bunker's integrated business model. Apart from strengthening our position in
  • Summer lull hits chemical shipping market
    Chemical freight rates have been hit by weak summer demand, with the Asian market displaying weakness in all routes. "Trade lanes within Asia have started to feel the pressure of the summer season with rates, in some cases, coming off about 50 cents/tonne in the spot market in the last week as

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • Intermodal rates bucking usual trends
    IDS Top 36 Lane Index: U.S. Intermodal Rates Full-size chart Tightening north-to-south and south-to-north U.S. markets have pushed intermodal rates lower as rates continue to normalize from record winter highs. An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes dropped 1.7 percent this week to $2,117, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot...
  • 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. Related Stories FMC seeking clarity from carriers on US West Coast congestion surcharges West Coast work stoppage poses...
  • Container shipowner-charterer files for bankruptcy protection
    Nautilus Holdings Ltd., which charters 16 container ships to ocean carriers, filed for bankruptcy protection, citing a "depressed" charter market. The Bermuda-based company listed assets of more than $500 million and debt of more than $100 million in its Chapter 11 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New York....
  • FMC seeking clarity from carriers on US West Coast congestion surcharges
    WASHINGTON - U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero today said the agency is reaching out to container lines for specifics on their planned congestion surcharges ahead of potential work stoppages at U.S. West Coast ports. "What we want to make sure is that there is specificity [in congestion surcharges] because...
  • West Coast shippers prepared: Cargo soars at Canadian ports
    Port Metro Vancouver's throughput climbed 14.6 percent year-over-year in May. Full-size chart West coast Canadian ports experienced double-digit year-over-year volume growth in May, signaling that some North American shippers have followed through on plans to divert cargo from the U.S. West Coast ahead of the midnight June 30 expiration of the dockworker...
  • NC ports agency charts more diverse course
    The North Carolina State Ports Authority has decided to zig while its larger South Atlantic competitors zag. "We're selling differentiated service where we have an edge. We're working to capture business that others aren't interested in," said Paul Cozza, the new CEO at the North Carolina agency that oversees the ports...
  • Drewry: Cargo diversion holding back trans-Pacific spot rates
    Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are holding steady at a two-year low. Full-size chart Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are holding steady at a two-year low this week, and they could stay that way until labor negotiations at U.S. West Coast ports are completed. Drewry's benchmark spot...
  • Etihad Airways gains European foothold with Alitalia deal
    Alitalia aircraft.Etihad Airways today established a foothold in Europe's second-largest air freight market with an agreement in principle to acquire a 49 percent stake in Italian flag carrier Alitalia. Etihad didn't disclose financial details of the deal, which followed seven months of negotiations, but Italian transport minister Maurizio Lupi has said...
  • US export financing tool in jeopardy
    WASHINGTON - U.S. manufacturers could lose a powerful resource that helps some of their foreign customers get loan guarantees they couldn't secure in the private sector, which backers say allows many American exporters to stay globally competitive. The future of the Export-Import Bank is in doubt, as many House Republicans are...
  • KCS intermodal facility to tap growing Dallas market
    Kansas City Southern Railway's new intermodal facility will allow the railroad to handle the growing conversion of truck loads to the rails in the Dallas region. The Wylie, Texas, terminal will open in mid-2015, giving the railroad more than 57 percent more annual lift capacity than it has at its nearby...
  • Electronics shippers turn to China-Duisburg rail route
    Hewlett Packard produces half of its laptops in the giant central Chinese city of Chongqing. One of the first movers in the Go West initiative, the computer and electronics company churns out 60,000 motherboards a day. Getting the computers to the global markets from a city more than 2,000 miles inland...
  • Asia-Europe container trade on road to recovery: HSBC
    The worst is over for the Asia-Europe container trade as slow-steaming and scrapping of old vessels begin to address excess capacity, according to a recent report from HSBC's transport analysts. "In the short term, the Asia-Europe route is showing signs of improvement. Further out, slow-steaming and the scrapping of old vessels...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • Deep Sea seals deal
    Deep Sea Supply has completed the acquisition of ten platform-supply vessels from an affiliate of Norwegian shipping mogul John Fredriksen.
  • Crowley seeks cash
    A leading tug, tanker and containership operator has rejoined the race to secure loan guarantees backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd).
  • CSC lines up tanker
    Sri Lanka's Ceylon Shipping Corp (CSC) has won government approval to pursue a new tanker acquisition.
  • Havyard gets IPO away
    Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard has completed its Oslo IPO after cutting its share price on the final day.
  • Olsen refinancing
    Fred Olsen holding companies Bonheur and Ganger Rolf are lining up Norwegian bond issues.
  • Pac Basin sale off
    Hong Kong owner Pacific Basin is now expecting to post a loss in the first six months after it failed to complete a sale of its harbour towage business.
  • UK Chamber 'disappointed'
    The UK Chamber of Shipping has reiterated its backing for new sulphur emissions legislation after its views were "misrepresented" in a parliamentary debate on the impact it will have on domestic ferries.
  • Nyborg in for now
    Norden's vice chairman Klaus Nyborg will take over as interim CEO after Carsten Mortensen bagged the top job at BW Group.
  • GasLog adds more LNG ships
    New York-listed GasLog has lined up an additional six LNG newbuildings in Korea.
  • CSAV prices high
    Chile's CSAV has priced its new share issue 29% above its closing price on Tuesday.
  • Nigeria kills three pirates
    Nigerian forces have killed three pirates who attacked a joint task force (JTF) patrol boat.
  • Total tears up AOS deal
    Aker Solutions has lost an offshore vessel charter with Total worth $150m.
  • Fesco expands again
    Russian owner Fesco is to invest $200m in a new terminal in the Moscow region.
  • Kouan clinches Veritas bulkers
    China's Taizhou Kouan shipyard has won a deal to build eight bulkers for Greek owner Veritas Ship Management.
  • Rates boost Avance
    Avance Gas has moved into profit for the second quarter of 2014 on the back of the very strong VLGC freight market.
  • Edda Fonn fixed out
    Norway's Ostensjo Rederi has secured a potential four year charter for one of its ROV and subsea vessels.
  • NAO tops up fundraiser
    Underwriters for Nordic American Offshore's (NAO) IPO have exercised in full their option to buy additional shares in the company.
  • Gulftainer Florida bound
    Gulftainer has signed a long-term deal to operate container and multi-purpose cargo terminals at Florida's Port Canaveral.
  • Bigger STNG
    Scorpio Tankers (STNG) has upsized its sale of convertible notes to $300m on favourable pricing terms, finance sources said today.
  • Golar seeks Hilli cash
    Golar LNG Limited will sell up to 12.7 million shares to pay for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction unit.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • Ex-Im Bank renewal caught in political crossfire
    The primary defeat of Eric Cantor, who has stepped down as majority leader, opened the door to Tea Party activists in the House to kill the bank. Cantor helped push through the bank's re-authorization two years ago.
  • IAG expands courier service to Houston, Seattle
    IAG said this solution is tailor made for forwarders who need a last-minute booking but don't want to pay to transport the cargo to the airport. The program started at airports in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, London and New York.
  • UPS breaks ground on Memphis expansion
  • STB requires grain-shipment plan from CP, BNSF
    The board said shippers have reported "grain elevators running out of storage capacity, risks of stored grain spoiling, and penalties incurred by grain shippers for products that are not delivered on time."
  • Nautilus files for bankruptcy protection

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 25, 2014
  • Fujairah schedules 'looking busy'
    Prices in Middle East hub show little change on Wednesday.
  • Prices soft in European hubs
    Tight avails seen for HS product in Hamburg.
  • Trident Alliance launches next week
    Focus is strict enforcement of 2015 sulphur regulations.
  • EU seeking sampling guidelines for sulphur checks
    Setting up guidelines for taking 'in-use' fuel samples from ships has so far not been successful at the IMO.
  • Fuel oil imports tumble
    China's monthly fuel oil imports fell to their lowest level in 12 years in May.
  • Liberia: 'We don't need new regulations'
    Says to focus on effective implementation of existing rules as 'the result of ineffective implementation is yet more regulation'.
  • Container lines win exemption from anti-trust laws
    Rising fuel prices and larger vessels make consortia 'an even more important tool'.
  • Volatile compounds can play havoc with flash point
    Small fraction in the fuel blend can make a bunker stem off-spec.
  • Asian IFO market broadly steady
    Meanwhile, MGO rates were lacking a clear direction.
  • Cruise line sees quarterly profits leap
    Fuel savings add to bottom line line growth.
  • Brightoil secures $120 million loan agreement
    Loan of 10 year term has been arranged with Credit Suisse.
  • Malaysian bunker player reports stronger earnings
    Company planning to lease bunker storage tanks at Sabah ports.
  • More type approvals for battery storage system
    System now has type approvals from three classification societies.
  • Bomin Group subsidiaries relocate
    Three marine fuel firms now under one roof.

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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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