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June 27, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • AADA hikes China-Oz rate US$300/TEU and US$600/FEU on August 1
  • Carrier alliances to enjoy EU antitrust immunity for five more years
  • Hamburg Sud finishes upscaling ships on Europe-ECSA trades
  • UAE's Gulftainer wins 35-year deal to run Port Canaveral terminal
  • Seven dead, 17 hurt in Benghazi waterfront gunfight as hashish burns
  • BMT's new Port Choice Model, Port 360 for analysis, port review
  • London conference: Analysts bleak on rate equilibrium before 2016
  • Three Gorges cargo volume approaches 700 million tonnes in 11 years
  • US Customs tests trusted trader scheme to boost and smooth security
  • Baltic Exchange ties up with LCH.Clearnet to save flailing Baltex
  • Muslim guerilla attacks derail Lamu's mega port and transport upgrade
  • 'K' Line invest in two next-gen car carriers with 7,500 TEU capacity
  • GOP wants study on trucker rest rules, but 'science is in', say Dems
  • EU stalls on granting Russia delay for new air cargo security rule
  • FedEx profit soars 35pc as revenue rises 2.9pc to US$45.6 billion
  • DHL and Airbus sign for delivery of A320 family components, 2015
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr moves Turkey's prototype attack helicopter
  • Etihad Cargo posts record tonnage, joins world's top 10 performers

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • South East India Shipping, Logistics Conclave & Awards 2014 today in Chennai
  • Textile exports to grow by 25 pc to touch $ 50-bn mark in FY15
  • Adani Ports to commission Tuna Tekra dry bulk terminal by Dec. 2014
  • GMB signs MoU for development of greenfield port at Dahej
  • MICT named 'Best Container Terminal - under 1 m TEUs' at 28th Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards
  • Nitin Gadkari stresses on modernisation & infrastructure development
  • Gail (I) to increase LNG imports in FY15
  • Govt plans to boost fish exports from Andhra
  • INR losses early gains on fresh month-end dollar buying

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Bombardier hooks large Railpool contract
  • RZD's results for first five months
  • Jäger follows Meincke
  • DHL opens freight terminal in Denmark
  • Röhlig delivers front elements for football stadium
  • At the head of Anita
  • Renault Trucks wins 190 vehicle-strong tender in Qatar
  • MCT Gioia Tauro completes system update
  • What's in the box? China has to know
  • Five candles on Aerologic's birthday cake
  • The Shipowners' Club posts strong results
  • Lufthansa Cargo's commitment to Brazil

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • Cargo theft hijackings: "Business as usual"
  • Saab says talks on Kockums buy "at final stage"
  • BAE San Diego gets $14.7 million LSD 49 contract mod
  • Bollinger delivers FRC 10

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • Panama Canal Authority gives expansion project progress report
  • K Line places order for two new car carriers
  • Coast Guard 13th District officer earns Meritorious Award for accounting
  • Web-based technology released to map freight transportation routes
  • Volaris adding new flights between Portland, Guadalajara

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • BW Group VLCC boosts spot earnings - at last
    After weeks in the doldrums, daily rates are looking respectable again
  • Svitzer wins new CMA CGM deal
    Towage firm wins new contracts covering Europe and Australia
  • Will Oaktree continue to play matchmaker in dry bulk?
    Star Bulk and Excel are already being seen as the sector's next merger couple, but it's no foregone conclusion
  • Container rates face 'unprecedented volatility' until 2016
    Orders for 24,000 teu vessels on top of excess capacity could further disrupt the market
  • CMES to dispose of eight vintage bulkers
    State carrier continues fleet renewal efforts
  • Yang Ming sells post-panamax boxship in leaseback deal
    Taiwanese line sells 8,200 teu ship to replenish its working capital
  • Fred. Olsen Energy borrows $2bn and is evaluating drillship orders
    Plans to diversify into tankers 'not likely'
  • Extra US refining capacity boosts product tankers
    Shipping segment benefits from the country's new domestic and export cargoes
  • US Customs issues guidance in case of west coast strikes
    CBP instructions intended to aid stakeholders in developing contingency plans
  • Hong Kong government plans to set up new maritime statutory body
    Feasibility study will complete by year-end to iron out organisational details
  • Svensen warns of class price war
    Price dumping is not good for the industry says DNV GL boss
  • Russia's ports use cheap bunkers to win box calls
    Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co and CMA CGM dominate a competitive market
  • Epic Gas books third LPG carrier from Sasaki
    Singapore-based tanker operator adds another 7,500 cu m vessel to its growing fleet
  • US gives a tentative nod to oil exports
    But condensate shipments are likely to be small for now

Sea-webweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • Siem Offshore to challenge tax fine
    Listed offshore services vessel operator Siem Offshore has vowed to mount a legal challenge against a $1.3M fine and a hefty tax liability. Økokrim, the Norwegian prosecutor and police authorities' joint body that fights economic and environmental crime, levied a $1.3M fine, plus a charge of
  • New MH370 search zone announced
    Australia has released an expanded search zone for the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 passenger aircraft believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean. The announcement on 26 June comes with the release of a 60-page report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) detailing satellite
  • Sasaki secures Epic LPG
    Sasaki Shipbuilding has secured an order for one fully pressurised LPG carrier from returning shipowner Epic Gas. The 7,500m³ vessel will be the owner's third of this size ordered at the Japanese yard and is scheduled for delivery in 4Q16. The previous two vessels were ordered in April 2014, with
  • Avance Gas seeks further growth
    Avance Gas Holding says it seeks to further consolidate the sector after posting a strong improvement in both its 1Q14 and 1H14 interim results. Net profit in 1Q14 amounted to $9.6M compared with a loss of $5M in the same period last year. Revenues increased to $32M from $22.4M. For 1H14, the VLGC
  • Jiangsu Jinling wins SDTR option quartet
    Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Jinling Ships has won an order for four kamsarmax bulker options from SDTR Marine, a joint venture between China's Shandong Shipping and Singapore owner Transcenden Global. The four 82,000dwt SDARI KMAX 82-designed vessels are planned for delivery in November 2017 and
  • Sungdong secures Kyklades Suezmax options
    South Korea's Sungdong shipbuilding has secured the options for two Suezmax tankers from Greek owner Kyklades Maritime. The two 158,000dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in December 2016 and January 2017. They are the options on an original order placed at the start of this month with delivery
  • Singapore shippers applaud rejection of P3 Network
    The Singapore National Shippers Council has applauded China's Ministry of Commerce's decision to reject the P3 Network. The P3 alliance that was proposed by Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co, and CMA CGM was rejected by the Chinese ministry on the basis that it would result in an unusually
  • Deal brings first 6,500teu ship to New Zealand
    A unique three-way freight alliance will enable Port of Tauranga (PoT) to prepare for Maersk's introduction of the first 6,500teu ships to New Zealand by the end of 2016. In the 10-year contract, Kotahi, the freight management joint venture company owned by New Zealand's largest exporter, dairy
  • Car carrier collides with bunker barges
    The Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) car carrier Lord Vishnu collided with two bunker barges at the Southern Fairway in Singapore on 21 June. The collision occurred at 0400 local time following the ro-ro vessel's departure from Singapore on 20 June. The Singapore-flagged Lord Vishnu is
  • Joint forum on piracy, sea robbery
    The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) and the Sarawak and Sabah Shipowners Association jointly organised the Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Forum 2014 on 24 June 2014 in Miri, Sarawak, East Malaysia. The forum was the first joint effort between the two organisations, aiming at the suppression of
  • Wan Hai ship rescues Indonesian ferry crew member
    Wai Hai 503, a 4252teu container vessel of Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines, rescued a crew member who fell overboard from an Indonesian ferry near Port Klang, Malaysia, on 19 June. After departing from Port Klang's Westports terminal, the box ship received an urgent assistance request at 06.00 that
  • Port Klang may link to Malaysian railway
    A double freight bypass line linking Port Klang and Malaysia's railway system is one of a handful of rail projects "likely" to happen in the country. One line would see the port connect with Serendah on the northbound main line, while a second would connect the port to Seremban in the south, Laxmi
  • AMLI signs agreement with WASCO
    Malaysia-listed Alam Maritim (AMLI) signed a joint venture agreement with Wasco Energy (WASCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Wah Seong Corporation Berhad, on Tuesday. Prior to the above agreement, AMLI and CIMB Private Equity's subsidiary Armada Investment (ARMADA), had signed a joint venture
  • Panamax rates to stay below Capesizes'
    The days when there was a negligible difference between the earnings of Panamax bulkers and Capesize bulkers are over for now, as the former grapples with a severe tonnage overhang, said drybulk consultancy Commodore Research. Since the start of 2009, the Capesize and Panamax rates hovered for the
  • HMM plans strategy for 2H14
    Hyundai Merchant Marine's container department will hold a meeting today and tomorrow to discuss its business strategy for 2H14. Chaired by CEO Lee Suk Dong, the meeting will be attended by 22 local staff and 23 overseas staff, as well as 100 management executives. The meeting will focus on medium-
  • Last call for Shipyard Portsmouth
    British and international shipbuilding, heavy marine and general engineering businesses have until 30 June to send expressions of interest to Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH). LHS has been chosen to find potential new tenants for the BAE shipyard that is to close with the loss of hundreds of jobs.
  • Huge profits for Suria Group in 2013
    Malaysia-listed Suria Capital Holdings and its group of companies has gained a hike in its revenues and profits for the 2013, according to the company's official press release. The port operator and bunker provider's revenue totaled at MYR263.33M ($81.7M) for 2013 against MYR262.93M ($81.5M)
  • Huge losses for Pacific Basin in 1H on towage charges
    Pacific Basin is expected to post losses for the first half of 2014 on non-cash impairment charges of about $58.5M and a further provision of about $2.5M incurred by its towage business. The changes came after the company failed to find buyers for its offshore towage business, a stock filing of

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • Some West Coast shippers stuck with no backup plans
    It's too late for some retailers depending on shipments through West Coast ports. If they have no contingency plans for a potential strike or slowdown tied to International Longshore and Warehouse Union negotiations, they sit with fingers crossed. The contract between West Coast dockworkers and their employers, the Pacific Maritime...
  • LTL rates predicted to go '3D', potentially increasing shipping costs
    NAPLES, Fla. - Expanded use of dimensional pricing in ground package shipping will push more less-than-truckload carriers to test or offer dimensional pricing as an option to shippers, according to speakers at the SMC3 Connections 2014 conference here June 23-25. UPS and FedEx Ground both plan to start measuring the dimensional...
  • FMC chief defends agency consideration of VSAs
    WASHINGTON - U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero said that although more carriers are forging larger alliances via vessel-sharing agreements, there isn't an immediate need to amend the law commissioners use to judge whether the pacts are anti-competitive. Instead, the FMC should continue discussions with industry stakeholders and foreign regulator...
  • NRF, NAM say ILWU strike would cost billions
    A West Coast port strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union would have a multibillion-dollar impact on a still-shaky U.S. economy, according to a study commissioned by retailers and manufacturers. The daily impact on GDP could average $1.9 billion for a five-day strike, $2.1 billion for 10 days, and $2.5...
  • YRC Freight looks to expand LTL capacity by adding distribution centers
    YRC Freight's terminal facility count has dropped from 521 in 2008 to just 267 Full-size chart After years of contraction, YRC Freight is planning expansion, seeking to upgrade several terminals amid strong second quarter demand and eyeing the fall peak shipping season. Citing "significant business growth," the less-than-truckload carrier wants the Teamsters union...
  • DHL: Augmented reality could change logistics business
    Driverless trucks and completely automated warehousing systems may seem like futuristic gimmicks, but some technological advances could have a big impact on the shipping industry's efficiency and reliability in the coming years, and they don't involve robots and flying cars. Augmented reality, a mid-way point between complete virtualization and modern day...
  • China customs squeezes US DDG exports
    The growth of U.S. exports of containerized distillers dried grains to China has fallen in the last five months, and the decline is expected to continue Full-size chart The growth of U.S. exports of containerized distillers dried grains to China has fallen in the last five months, and the decline is expected...
  • Trucking's natural gas 'highway' still under construction
    NAPLES, Fla. - The next big thing in transportation isn't drones, or driverless trucks, but natural gas-powered trucks, according to trucking and energy officials. But it could be many years before compressed or liquefied natural gas bumps diesel at the pumps. "How many years did it take diesel to replace gasoline?...
  • Panama mulls still bigger locks
    Work on the current Panama Canal expansion project.When the Panama Canal finally does open its new locks to commercial traffic, it will be able to handle most, but not all, of the world's container ships. The third set of locks now under construction will be 1,400 feet long, 180 feet wide...
  • Coming to terms with Incoterms
    I believe it's safe to say that among all of the aspects of international trade, the most misunderstood and misused element of an international transaction is the correct application of shipping Incoterms. In fact, some of my earliest and most valued reading in The Journal of Commerce dates back to Frank...
  • New Zealand's Kotahi in 2.5 million TEU deal with Maersk
    New Zealand freight and logistics company Kotahi has pledged to provide Maersk Line with 2.5 million 20-foot containers of exports over the next 10 years starting from August 1 in a deal that will enable the world's biggest carrier to deploy 6,500 TEU ships on the trade by the end...
  • Traffic at PSA's Tuticorin Terminal returning to normal
    Container movements to and from PSA Sical Terminals in India's Port of Tuticorin have now returned to "near" normal levels after recent port clogging problems that forced the private operator to scale back import cargo handling, according to local shipping sources. "Congestion inside the terminal has slowly been easing off. In...
  • Damco sets up first container freight station in Myanmar
    Damco, Maersk Group's logistics unit, has started operations at the first international container freight station in Myanmar. The 4,000-square-meter, C-TPAT-compliant facility, located 15 kilometers (9.4 miles) from Yangon port and major industrial locations, is designed to handle imports and exports of consumer goods, electronics, apparels, machinery and project cargo. "After acquiring an...
  • One in three shippers mitigating ILWU risk, survey finds
    A little less than one-third of shippers surveyed by an investment research firm last week have accelerated imports into U.S. West Coast ports and built up additional inventory ahead of potential work stoppages or slowdowns around the June 30 expiration of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's contract. And, despite the...
  • Ningbo leads China's port growth in May
    China's top 10 container ports handled almost 13 million TEUs in May, a growth of 2.4 percent over the same month last year, with the most impressive figures continuing to be generated by Ningbo-Zhoushan port. Situated just south of Shanghai, the natural deep-water port has recorded 12.4 percent growth in the...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • Overhaul underway
    Cash-strapped affiliates of a leading South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate appear to have cleared a major hurdle in the race to avoid liquidation.
  • Exmar upsizes bond offer
    Exmar has increased the pot of a bond offering to NOK 700m ($114m) after the fundraiser was "significantly oversubscribed".
  • Bonheur banks $244m
    Fred Olsen holding company Bonheur has sold NOK 1.5bn ($244m) of unsecured bonds to refinance existing debt.
  • Great Lakes goes Dutch
    Great Lakes Shipyard of the US has teamed up with Damen to build its designs.
  • See you in court
    Norwegian shipowner Siem Offshore is ready to challenge a fine over alleged tax violations in court.
  • Conti makes it 20
    Germany's Conti Reederei has declared its remaining 12 ultramax bulker options at Jiangsu Hantong in China, lifting the order to 20 ships.
  • Ukraine's bypass plan
    Ukraine is looking to bring in LNG through the Turkish straits and Black Sea in a bid to avoid Russian pressure over gas imports.
  • Hope for Varun crew
    India's Varun Shipping has pledged to bring home 16 crew stuck on an LPG carrier off the UAE for a year.
  • Debt weighs heavy
    Vietnamese national shipowner Vinalines is facing difficulty repaying debt to 24 banks.
  • Arriva adds tenth
    Norway's Arriva Shipping has acquired a modern general cargoship from German owner 3 Sommerwiese.
  • KHI turns up the heat
    Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) will build gas carriers in China to take on its South Korean rivals.
  • Ferries up for sale?
    Tasmania's productivity commission has recommended the disposal of the Bass Strait ferry service.
  • Overloaded ferry towed
    A Malaysian ferry has been towed into port after it was found to be over-loaded en route to Indonesia.
  • Bugbee buys more SALT
    Robert Bugbee continues to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to shares in Scorpio Bulkers.
  • Korean yard files
    A shipbuilder and major shareholder in the company that operated the Sewol ferry has filed for receivership in South Korea.
  • Epic back at Sasaki
    Epic Gas has returned to its favourite shipbuilder in Japan for another fully pressurized gas carrier newbuilding.
  • Steel output steady
    Global steel production has seen modest year-on-year growth of 2.2% to 141mt, figures from a trade body show.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • Port disruption could cause 'widespread' economic impact
    "Even though a labor agreement is not expected to be reached by the June 30 deadline, the ILWU and PMA must remain at the negotiating table, without engaging in disruptions," according to a recent study.
  • LLamasoft links up with Chainalytics
  • Senate panel to vote on highway trust fund fix
    The HTF could run out of money by the second half of August without some infusion of new funds because obligations to states for projects exceeds revenues. To prop up the fund, Congress has borrowed $54 billion since 2009.
  • CBP issues contingency plans for West Coast port disruption
    CBP said if a trade disruption occurs, cargo could be diverted to other ports, and that all ports that could be impacted have developed business resumption plans to ensure rapid restoration of Customs services.
  • EU adopts port single window deadline
    Siim Kallas, the commission's vice president responsible for transport, said in a statement, said the single window will reduce the present "administrative burden" carriers have to shoulder.
  • Panama Canal reports progress on expansion project
    The Panama Canal Authority said it also reached a new milestone this month with the pouring of more than 2 million cubic meters of concrete for the middle lock on the Pacific side.
  • UPS expands jewelry protection program to 3 cities
  • Shippers surprised by China's decision to block P3
  • U.S. economy contracted 2.9% in Q1
    Bad winter weather has been blamed for disrupting much business in the first three months of the year, but the government report showed other factors were at play, too. Economists are predicting a good rebound in Q2.
  • Van spot rates continue to rise

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 26, 2014
  • Japanese firm unveils solar-electric hybrid vessel
    Features technologies aimed to maximise energy efficiency, reduce emissions.
  • Prices continue falling in major European ports
    Low demand in Istanbul.
  • Prices soft to stable in Fujairah
    Prices flat in Suez.
  • Costs for ship operators in the North Sea are 'intolerable'
    European shipping interests continue to warn of the damage they say ECA compliance will inflict.
  • Research points to TEU surcharge on ECA trade routes
    On the back of a 50% rise in fuel costs.
  • More information comes to light on EPA subpoenas
    Four companies asked for very detailed information to determine their ECA compliance.
  • Fuel oil stocks stable
    In the short term, the fuel oil market is still bearish.
  • WWL: All fuel options in focus as ECA changes looms
    LNG 'head and shoulders' above other alternative forms of fuel.
  • 'LNG will soon fuel a sizeable portion of the world fleet'
    Business intelligence provider predicts growing role for LNG bunkering.
  • Asian MGO market strengthening
    Smooth supplies seen across key regional ports.
  • Entice ships to bunker in South African ports, says commentator
    'Huge revenues' could be put to local use.
  • Call for ECA delay has been 'misrepresented'
    UK Chamber of Shipping 'disappointed' by government minister's response.
  • Oslo-listed firm takes 10 PSVs
    Acquisition includes four fuel-saving newbuildings.
  • Energy firm to expand LNG bunker distribution
    Seeking green light for exports from Canadian plant.
  • Singapore: Car carrier collides with bunker barges
    Vessel could have been preparing for bunkering when incident occurred, reports say.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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