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BRIEFS
January 27, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL box volume up 10pc, but only intra-Asia/Oz trades hike revenue
  • OOCL ups north Europe-Asia rate US$200/TEU and $300/FEU March 1
  • World box throughput hits record high in December on German index
  • Hong Kong to take two years to incinerate 28 tonnes of contraband ivory
  • Protesting privatisation port clerks strike in Brazil, Santos unaffected
  • Hebei port container volume expected to top 2 million TEU in 2014
  • Charleston thanks Congress for fast-tracking harbour dredging
  • Mainland-Taiwan accord boosts cross-strait trade since implementation
  • UK first: DP World's London Gateway cranes lift four TEU per move
  • Textainer pays US$35 million for 30,000 TEU from its managed fleet
  • Hamburg Sud to raise USEC-ANZ rates US$75/TEU from April 1
  • New CT7 will boost Westports capacity to 11 million TEU by year-end
  • Bombardier wins US$4 million Australian rail contract in Queensland
  • Air China launches first direct flights to Hawaii from Beijing
  • South Korea's air cargo volume grows for first time in three years
  • Cargolux executive quits over differences over airline's new strategy
  • Exports to be lost unless Bangladesh tightens cargo screening
  • Cameroon and Gambia sign air cargo accord, direct flights to follow

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 26, 2014
  • "K" Line (India) inks Consecutive Voyage Contract with JSW Steel
  • BCHAA conducts health camps for members' staff
  • Congratulations to the winners & nominees of Gujarat Junction 2014
  • Holistic approach to crew insurance stressed
  • London P&I Club issues renewed warning on cargo liquefaction
  • Coal imports grow 21 pc in 2013
  • Onion exports grow 59 pc in Apr.-Dec.
  • Centre's move to encourage coastal shipping welcomed
  • Chennai Port likely to convert unused iron ore terminal into automobile handling facility
  • Forex reserves dip $ 1.2 bn
  • INR plunges by 113 paise to close at 62.68 on heavy month-end dollar buying
  • L&T's order inflow surges 21 pc in Q3
  • Export Import Workshop from Feb. 22
  • Quick Take
  • BIMCO's Bangkok Heavy Lift Contracts Workshop in March to provide practical guidance on project charter contracts
  • Largest load moved to Turkey from Japan
  • Seven Seas Shipping moves huge transformers from South Korea to Iraq

International Transport Journalweb site
  • NS invests in new locomotives and freight cars
  • All change at Haropa
  • Haropa handles more tonnage in 2013
  • Iata sees brighter business confidence
  • Double-digit growth in freight train numbers
  • CMA CGM launches Rhino express feeder service
  • Cargolux accepts resignation of van de Weg
  • Global Express opens new logistics centre near Graz
  • Austrian transport firm purchases 220 new trucks
  • Turkish Airlines increases Kazakhstan and Sochi services
  • ICTSI invests in Congo
  • Steder Group moving heavy cable reels
  • Interrail Services augments management in Germany
  • Saudia Cargo signs agreement to transport human organs
  • LED headlights now standard at Navistar
  • ACS appoints new group commercial director
  • Panalpina searching for an executive for executive searches
  • Wann kommt die Trendwende?

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • Ezra wins subsea orders worth $80 million
  • January 24, 2014 Metal Shark to expand into shipbuilding
  • Heidmar names new CEO
  • Keel laid for LNG Hybrid Barge
  • Consultancy sees 161 cruise newbuilds ahead
  • BAE Hawaii gets $37.4 million Navy contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
  • MOU established to eye reduction in New Westminster train whistle noise
  • Boeing joining UAE team to study biofuel breakthrough
  • Trucking group shaking up current organizational structure
  • Coast Guard crew rescues four from wrecked fishing vessel
  • Customs officers nab woman carrying counterfeit $100 bills

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • What next for Euronav?
    Persuading others to join the Tankers International pool will be the way forward
  • Hammonia finds its Mojo in offshore-vessel deal
    German and UK firms seek shipyard to build all-weather Hi Flo 4
  • In the eye of the beholder
    Flying the flag takes on a new meaning thanks to P&O
  • Brussels politicians press for reporting of ships' NOx emissions
    Greens want to expand CO2 MRV proposals to include more emissions and smaller ships
  • Stumbling blocks on the path to MRV
    Industry questions regulators' understanding of vessel operations as emissions rules are debated
  • OOCL reports 10% gain in fourth-quarter volumes but a fall in revenues
    Strongest performance comes from combined intra-Asia and Australasia trades
  • Asia-Europe freight rates drift lower
    SCFI shows transpacific trades are holding steady
  • Derna Carriers vessel arrested at Tilbury
    ITF says Athens-based owner owes crew more than $130,000 in back pay
  • Brightoil forecasts a return to the black for six months ending December
    Major bunker supplier declares a turnaround from the previous year's $112m loss
  • ICTSI to build a terminal in Congo
    Investment in river port at Matadi targets fast-growing central Africa
  • Liquefaction risk rises after lifting of Indian iron ore export ban
    Ban's removal has led to e-auction of 11.5m tonnes of iron ore that had been "sitting around" since 2010
  • OSG bank group negotiates with shareholders
    Plan would cut out bondholders' own push to claim the equity
  • Slower growth is the new norm for box ports
    But analysts say momentum is sufficient to encourage fresh investment in capacity
  • Private maritime security companies must think smarter to survive
    As Indian Ocean attacks dwindle, players seek creative new ways to stay afloat
  • London Gateway lands Hamburg Süd
    German line to switch services from Tilbury

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • Lyubov Orlova: IHS Maritime's viewpoint
    Decommissioned cruise ship Lyubov Orlova probably sank in February 2013, believes the president of the Irish Coast Guard Chris Reynolds
  • Excel inches closer to Chapter 11 exit
    A confirmation hearing is set for 27 January to sign off on a re-organisation plan that would bring formerly NYSE-listed Excel Maritime out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
  • HK urges safety precautions
    Hong Kong's coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels were reminded to take adequate safety precautions when navigating in poor visibility in Hong Kong waters, as the fog season approaches
  • Shanghai Lonyer Fuels forecast losses in 2013
    Shanghai-listed Shanghai Lonyer Fuels, a marine fuel oil supplier, expected to slip to losses of at least 51M yuan ($8M) in 2013 due to lower demand for fuel oils in China
  • Bad weather prevents rescue
    Efforts to salvage a cargo ship in the Gulf of Tonkin have been hampered by rough waves
  • KDB displaces Kang as STX's biggest shareholder
    Korea Development Bank has displaced STX Corporation's founding chairman Kang Duk Soo as the chaebol's biggest shareholder
  • Weihai port to open North Korean service
    China's Weihai Port Group in Shandong Province announced on 21 January that it plans to open a container service to North Korea this year
  • Yangzijiang buys out JV with Peter Döhle
    Yangzijiang Shipping has bought out its bulker joint venture with German shipowner Peter Döhle
  • Ningbo port records 2.8Bn yuan profit in 2013
    Shanghai-listed Ningbo port projected on 22 January that it had recorded a profit of 2.8Bn yuan ($469M) in 2013, up by 6.01% year on year from 2.68Bn yuan the year before
  • Bangkok ports unaffected by crisis
    Operations at Bangkok's ports and airports are continuing as normal and without any disruption, despite the government's declaration of a state of emergency on 22 January
  • Mining investment to turn JES' fortunes around
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder JES International could restore profits with its investment in mining company Mineriver, said Voyage Research this week
  • Smoking ship centre of pay dispute
    The MV Poavosa bulk carrier, which shut down the port Tarnaki in NZ earlier this week after a chemical leak, is also at the centre of a pay dispute, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2014
  • Crane Replacement to Hamper Operations at Nehru Port
    India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru, which has been plagued by labor troubles in recent months, is bracing for yet another disruption to shipping as the port trust announced a nearly six-week partial shutdown of the port-run container terminal, beginning in mid-March, for harbor crane replacement. ":During the installation/commissioning of three new...
  • Impacts of ILWU, ICTSI Dispute Not Over for Portland
    Truck flows and cargo handling at the Port of Portland were back to normal as the week was drawing to a close, but the residual effects of the latest disagreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and terminal operator ICTSI may continue to be felt in the days ahead. Terminal...
  • Container Volume at Seattle, Tacoma Slid in 2013
    Cranes at the Port of TacomaCombined container volume at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 7.6 percent in December from a year earlier to 278,163 TEUs, continuing a slide that began in February. The drop in containers moving through the Washington port complex was mainly driven by declining volume at...
  • SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Rates Largely Unchanged One Week Ahead of Chinese New Year
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Jan. 24, 2014 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to the U.S. East and West Coasts, as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, inched down by just a few dollars in the week ending Jan. 24. This followed three straight weeks...
  • OOCL's Revenue Drops Despite Volume Growth
    OOCL's total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2013 fell 1.6 percent year-over-year to $1.4 billion, partially fueling a 4.9 percent decrease in total yearly revenue, according to parent Orient Overseas (International) Limited. Quarterly revenue declined 6.7 percent year-over-year in the Asia-Europe trade, 2.6 percent in the trans-Pacific and 1.6 percent...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • NADL storms Big Apple
    North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) is moving forward with an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
  • Nordea upgrades DRYS
    Greek bulker and tanker operator DryShips has secured an endorsement from equity analysts at Nordea.
  • Reputation recovery continues
    Carnival Cruise Lines has staged a 75% reputation recovery since the public relations nightmare following the disabling of the Carnival Triumph, the parent company's top executive said.
  • Sjaastad strikes again
    Stream Tankers has exercised options on a pair of chemical tanker newbuildings in Japan.
  • Sparebanken takes hit
    Norway's Sparebanken Vest has written down NOK 110m ($17.84m) in the fourth quarter, with most of the amount related to shipping loans.
  • Heidmar hires CEO
    Heidmar has hired Hans van der Zijde as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
  • Past the peak
    Suezmax rates are falling fast amid heavy declines in earnings out of West Africa.
  • Hanjin chops two runs
    Korea's Hanjin Shipping is scrapping two boxship services as it looks to save money.
  • Unequal equities exposed
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Repairs underway
    A Royal Arctic Line (RAL) boxship is receiving running repairs after reporting engine trouble.
  • GSI seals share deal
    Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has won approval to sell shares to pay for its takeover of Longxue Shipyard.
  • Mercator loses less
    Mercator Lines Singapore has cut its third quarter loss in a stronger dry cargo market.
  • SSC sheds oldie
    Singapore Shipping Corporation has booked a modest profit on the disposal of an ageing car carrier.
  • More for Wisdom
    Wisdom Marine of Taiwan is spending $94m on another three new bulkers in Japan.
  • Manx ferry delayed again
    An Irish Sea ferry newcomer's launch has been delayed again.
  • Marinakis mulls action
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Liquefaction lethal
    The London P&I Club has warned again over cargo liquefaction as India lifts its iron ore export ban.
  • Pac Basin confirms buy
    Pacific Basin Shipping has confirmed the purchase of a supramax bulker to continue its acquisition efforts.
  • Correction coming?
    US shipbroker McQuilling has warned that products tanker owners could be in for a shock from 2015.
  • OOCL volumes up
    Hong Kong container line OOCL's fourth quarter volumes have grown, but rates dipped.
  • New record for Antwerp
    The key Belgian port of Antwerp has posted its best-ever annual cargo figure in 2013.
  • Heung-A orders quartet
    Korean owner Heung-A has signed up for four new chemical tankers at a compatriot yard.
  • Ghost ship back again?
    A derelict cruiseship adrift in the Atlantic for a year could be heading towards the UK, according to a scare story in the British press.
  • ICTSI expands in Africa
    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is to build a $100m container terminal in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Trio in transpac tie up
    China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) is teaming up with two other liner operators on the transpacific trade.
  • Brightoil expects better
    Growing tanker owner Brightoil Petroleum has forecast a return to profit for the first half of its financial year.
  • Ezra ties up new deals
    Singapore's Ezra Holdings has secured offshore projects worth around $80m including options, it has disclosed.
  • Genco set to survive
    Nordea expects Genco Shipping & Trading to survive its current financial woes and has just upgraded the stock to a 'buy'.
  • Dry mouth
    A leading investment bank has initiated research coverage of the dry-bulk sector and four US-listed operators.
  • ITF plots arrest
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is looking to arrest a multi-purpose cargoship controlled by Greek operator Derna Carriers on behalf of the vessel's crew.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • NEWSFLASH: A stronger Q4 for OOCL, but revenues still lag 2012
    The parent company of OOCL provided an early peek at what the end of 2013 might have looked like for the container industry as it released an unaudited fourth quarter operational update on Friday.
  • Yoshitani to retire as Seattle port CEO
    Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Tay Yoshitani confirmed Thursday at an industry event in Tampa, Fla., that he will retire at the end of June when his contract expires. He has led the Port of Seattle since March 2007.
  • Zim recovery not dependent on market conditions
    By sharply reducing its debt and continuing to reduce expenses, container carrier Zim believes it will be able to stay on course, even if the container shipping industry continues to experience stormy economic seas.
  • Rhetoric subsides in effort to resolve Panama Canal dispute
    The international consortium building a new set of massive locks for ocean-going vessels through the Panama Canal said talks to resolve $1.6 billion in disputed cost overruns will continue through Feb. 1.
  • Amazon's next conquest: Anticipatory shipping
    The trucking operation hinges on historical tracking data and the ability to plug that information in to a "predictive shipping model," according to a patent recently filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • London Gateway puts 'quad lift' crane into service
  • Corn crop yields growth for Union Pacific
  • Panalpina aims for 500 services in 2014
  • Kansas City Southern sets $2.4 billion revenue record
  • Liquid bulk up at Antwerp in 2013
  • Quala acquires ProKleen
  • Shippers air U.S. flag concerns
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 24, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices strong in Vancouver
    Low sulphur fuel prices soars on the Panama Canal.
  • Annex VI low sulphur study: MEPC decides
    IMO Secretariat can only act on instruction of the member states.
  • Prices across Europe display mixed trend
    Slow market in Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah prices show little movement
    Avails tight in Middle East hub.
  • New supplier operating in Lagos
    'We have got all the relevant permits in order, and are working closely with the authorities.'
  • Vote at Canadian bunker company
    New contract for staff at Sterling Fuels.
  • Russian plans 65% cut in fuel oil exports
    Draft strategy outlines targets for the next 20 years.
  • Brittany stays French for LNG-fuelled ferries
    One newbuild and three conversions involved.
  • Low sulphur review should take place 'as soon as possible'
    IMO head says bringing forward availability assessment is 'a priority'.
  • Bunker claim behind ship arrest
    But shipowner says tough market constraining cash flow.
  • Soyuz Bunkering Group starts international operations
    New company staffed by experienced players.
  • Asian prices end week mixed
    Supply tightness in Tokyo Bay improving.
  • Chemoil Adani expands ops on Indian east coast
    Move follows firm's expansion to Chennai.
  • UK firm shipowner adds to order book
    Ships claim to have 'much improved fuel consumption'.
  • LR's new service helps to meet EPA's lubes rule
    Allows shipowners to comply with EAL rule in US.
  • Brightoil upbeat on first half results
    Stronger performance seen in international bunkering and trading.

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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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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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