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February 28, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk group profit off 6pc to US$3.7 million, but box earnings up 3 fold
  • Mitsubishi yard won't take blame for MOL Comfort splitting, sinking
  • Trans-Pacific Partnership Singapore talks end without appreciable gain
  • Matson 12pc profit decline attributed to false claim court settlement
  • China bullish in maintaining similar pace of growth in trade in 2014
  • Non-union truckers strike over Vancouver's 2-3 hour wait time in port
  • Long awaited top 10 container port rankings in China revealed
  • Maersk container laden with cigarettes washes ashore in East Devon
  • Dalian bonded zone Sino-Japanese cold storage unit starts operations
  • Hutchison signs mega-player consortium for intra-Asia loop from Sydney
  • Overcapacity stalls rate rebound till year's end: Rickmers Maritime
  • CMA CGM launches first container service between Hamburg and Black Sea
  • Big night out ends in death for two Maersk security contractors
  • China's January waterway traffic up 5.6pc, road freight rises 9.3pc
  • Anhui simplified customs rules now extended to 467 local enterprises
  • Azerbaijan, Estonia, Qatar approve use of digital nautical publications
  • Cathay, HK Chamber of Commerce welcome measures in budget speech
  • China Eastern cargo slips 0.8pc in January to 116,780 tonnes
  • Changi Airport air cargo rises 3.8pc in January to 151,400 tonnes
  • Korean Air code shares with Air Tahiti Nui on the Seoul-Papeete route
  • United to fly Dreamliners LA-Melbourne 6 times weekly in October
  • China Southern offers discounts to Oz-NZ Canton Trade Fair delegates

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • ...triples 2013 profit
  • IIFF launches 6th batch of IIFF-FIATA Diploma Course in Freight Forwarding
  • India Ratings assigns stable outlook to logistics sector for FY15
  • Maersk commences new alliance linking Far East to Indian Subcontinent
  • Maersk Group gets permanent licence to operate container business activities in Myanmar
  • P3 alliance may get US FMC approval next month
  • Panama Canal expansion work resumes
  • UK P&I Club announces a positive 2014 renewal
  • Handicraft exports up 39.7 pc in Jan.
  • JNPT Board approves PSA bid for fourth container terminal
  • Renamed Kamarajar Port (formerly Ennore Port) set to award key projects
  • Work on Ennore Port LNG terminal likely to commence soon
  • AAI to develop seven airports in UP
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia helps local truckers & communities
  • Govt to review export duty on iron ore pellets
  • USIIC & Ficci successfully conduct US-India export control workshop in Ahmedabad

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Plan to be forged for Khalifa Port railway terminal
  • Maersk "pleased" with 2013 despite decreased revenues
  • Reshuffle at Japan Airlines
  • Green light for 33 railfreight projects in Pennsylvania
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo to fly to Mexico City
  • Imperial acquires Nigerian pharmaceutical distributor
  • Bremen ports with lower throughput in 2013
  • Pallet-Track opens hub in Scotland
  • Dnata launches line maintenance services
  • Goldhofer's "Faktor 5" goes to South America
  • Switzerland to standardise road and railway financing
  • New link between Antwerp Gateway and Duisport
  • New appointment for Jungheinrich UK
  • Eine Stahlbüchse verändert die Welt
  • Das Vertrauen kehrt zurück
  • Volga-Dnepr completes 1,100th oil and gas flight

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Bid protests mean suspension of OPC contract work
  • BC Ferries orders cable ferry
  • Sure Wind takes delivery of second Damen newbuild
  • February 27, 2014 Schettino returns to Concordia "as a defendant"
  • Crowley promotes Scott Hoggarth
  • Commandant delivers his final State of the Coast Guard address
  • Sembcorp Marine books jack-up, drillship orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Coast Guard responds to vessel grounded near Astoria Anchorage
  • Foss Maritime joining group researching hydrogen fuel cell
  • U.S. teaming with Canada for new truck inspection program
  • Oregon Air National Guard Fighter Wing names Port of Portland top employer
  • Crowely taps Scott Hoggarth as ship assist/tanker escort VP

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Company results round up
    Free to read: Keep up to date during earnings season with our daily summary of financial reports
  • Cash rich Maersk calls for realistic box trade forecasts
    EXCLUSIVE: Ordering new ships not the solution for weaker players, Maersk boss warns
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum lifts profits in 2013
    Sales fall but bunker provider sees signs of stronger market this year
  • 'Our charterers need our ships', says D'Amico's Fiori
    But the Italian product tanker boss sees challenges on the horizon
  • Avance Gas beats expectations as VLGCs pull in robust rates
    Average earnings of $43,200 per day
  • Shipping finds funding from new sources
    Norton Rose Fulbright survey reveals improved industry optimism
  • A victim of its own success
    Maersk expects 2014 result to match 2013 but that guidance hides a brilliant performance
  • Maersk includes tankers in its core strategy
    Does this signal a turnaround for a division now focused only on the product segment?
  • MSC closes in on Maersk as the Danish line curbs its fleet expansion
    The battle to improve boxlines' balance sheets shifts to vessel utilisation
  • Maersk share price slips as company issues cautious outlook for 2014
    But analysts say the market may perform better than predicted
  • Tax settlement pushes Vale to a record quarterly loss
    Brazil miner sells less iron ore to China and predicts 'less buoyant' steel industry demand
  • Frontline 2012 targets New York capesize listing
    Forming a 'cape-yield', low leverage company will tap stronger dry bulk fundamentals
  • D'Amico moves into the black
    Italian product tanker owner sees strong signs of improvement for product tankers
  • Taking stock of SOx
    Free to read: Lloyd's List's sulphur survey seeks opinions from across the maritime industries
  • Maersk Line profits soar but parent group's bottom line stays flat
    Liner business has reaped the rewards of its efficiency drive
  • Yangzijiang poised for foray into ultra-large boxships and VLGCs
    Chairman Ren 'confident' yard will be invited to bid for future 13,000 teu-16,000 teu orders
  • Pacific Basin Shipping ends 2013 with a $1.5m profit
    Strategic priority for 2014 is to selectively acquire handysize and handymax ships
  • RBS reports a four-fold increase in shipping impairments to $567m
    Bank posts record losses and has halved its lending to the Greek market in a year
  • Safe Bulkers wins $32m arbitration award for cancelled capesize
    New York-listed owner unveils better than expected fourth-quarter results
  • STX O&S issues $1.8bn new shares to creditors
    Cash-strapped yard launches another round of debt-to-equity swaps
  • APM Terminals posts 9.8% rise in net profits
    Parent AP Moller-Maersk forecasts above-market growth and better productivity
  • Frontline 2012 maintains its focus on fuel-efficient newbuildings
    Company is bullish about opportunities for the crude tanker segment
  • Damco reports in the red for 2013
    Ocean freight volumes decline compared with overall market growth
  • Maersk Line profit driven by better fleet utilisation, says Andersen
    Capacity up just 0.2% despite cargo growth of 4.1%
  • Transatlantic seeks additional cash to continue restructuring
    Swedish offshore and shortsea firm seeks further rights issue as volumes continue to fall
  • Frontline shrinks its fourth-quarter loss
    Improved rates environment could evaporate with capacity increases, says tanker operator
  • Finnlines reports deeper pre-tax losses
    But positive tax effects flatter ro-ro outfit's income statement
  • Toepfer sees mood lifting in Hamburg
    Free to read: Ship finance conference comes at time when bargains abound

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Maersk Line trebled profit in 2013
    Maersk Line more than trebled its net profit, to $1.5Bn in 2013 from $461M in 2012, thanks to network efficiencies that reduced unit costs and lowered bunker prices
  • Frontline 2012 open to investment
    Commodity shipping company Frontline 2012 has left the door open to increase its exposure to the crude oil tanker market on the back of a recovery in freight rates
  • Frontline optimistic for 2014
    Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, says that the recent rise in freight rates should give better operating results in 1Q14
  • Frontline 2012 targets Capesize listing
    Frontline 2012 says it targeting a New York listing of its Capesize business by the 3Q of 2014
  • Maersk Line expects $1.5Bn profit in 2014
    Maersk Line, the container shipping unit of the A.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) Group based in Copenhagen, expects to repeat the $1.5Bn net profit it achieved last year in 2014
  • Better infrastructure tops rail priorities
    Volumes of cargo carried by rail are expected to increase during the next two to three years, according to a survey issued by law firm Norton Rose Fulbright
  • Survey predicts shipping skills crunch ahead
    Shipping companies do not regard investing in employee skill levels as a priority, despite widespread concern over the shortage of suitably skilled employees across the transport sector, a survey has found
  • BW Offshore raises NK750M
    BW Offshore, the Oslo listed floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit operator, said in a statement that it has raised NK750M ($129M) through an issue of five year bonds
  • Antwerp finishes rail cargo tunnel
    The port of Antwerp has completed work on a rail freight tunnel connecting the left and right banks of the River Scheldt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • 100 Percent Container Scanning for US-Bound Cargo Remains Elusive
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department Homeland of Security has until July to meet a federal mandate requiring all U.S.-bound containers to be scanned at nearly 750 foreign ports. DHS isn't going to make it. Instead, Congress will likely grant the agency an extension like it did in 2012, when it gave...
  • YRC Worldwide Cuts 2013 Loss to $83.6 Million
    With a new five-year labor contract in place and five years until long-term debt comes due, YRC Worldwide is prepared to focus on improving service, lowering cost and balancing the network at struggling long-haul subsidiary YRC Freight. As of today, YRC Freight has a new president, Darren Hawkins, formerly senior vice...
  • Maersk Profit Drops in Fourth Quarter, But Triples for Full Year
    Maersk Line today posted a lower profit for the fourth quarter of 2013, but its full-year profit tripled, thanks to higher volumes and steep cost cuts, which offset lower freight rates. The world's largest container line earned a fourth-quarter profit of $313 million, down 6.5 percent from $335 million in the...
  • Technology Helps Combat Effects of Slow-Steaming on Perishables
    Container carriers and shippers of refrigerated cargoes, facing slower transit times and more distant markets, are looking to high-tech solutions from container manufacturers. "Some of our customers are asking for more technology to help offset longer transit times," said Jim Taekens, senior product manager for Carrier Transicold. "I think it is...
  • Seattle, Tacoma Container Decline Contrasts With Virginia's Growth
    Port of SeattleThe ports of Seattle and Tacoma saw year-over-year drops in container volumes in January, while the Port of Virginia recorded a 5.4 percent gain in TEU traffic, led by "strong" exports. Ports of Tacoma and Seattle Combined container volume at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma fell 10.6 percent in...
  • Houston Port Prepares for Anticipated Growth in Volume
    Port of HoustonHouston has a problem, but it's a good one to have. The biggest challenge for the Gulf of Mexico's dominant container port may be expanding its facilities quickly enough to stay a jump or two ahead of demand. "We've had shippers come to our office and ask if we'll...
  • Chassis Chokepoints
    It would be a convenient story line to link one of the major reasons for this winter's gridlock at the ports of New York-New Jersey and Los Angeles-Long Beach to deficiencies in infrastructure. But the topic that yielded seaports a rare mention in last month's State of the Union address...
  • Shippers to See New Standards for Better Container Visibility
    While large ocean shippers can get information about where their containers are on the high seas or elsewhere in their supply chains through electronic data interface with their ocean carriers, small shippers who don't have EDI are often left in the dark. That may be changing now that INTTRA, the multi-carrier...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Bearish on exports
    Seacor Holdings is betting that the United States will not export its crude, the ship owner's chief executive said today.
  • Jack Frost bites Aker Philly
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard is firing on all cylinders following an avalanche of newbuilding orders but a recent series of powerful snowstorms has proven problematic for one of its projects.
  • Grounding probed in US
    The US Coast Guard is investigating the brief grounding of a handysize bulker in Virginia's Elizabeth River.
  • Genco 'another Torm'?
    New York-listed Genco Shipping & Trading could end up looking like Danish products tanker owner Torm as a result of its restructuring negotiations, a bankruptcy lawyer projected today.
  • Subsea boosts Dof
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Dof enjoyed a bumper end to 2013 thanks to its subsea division.
  • Grimaldi gets its right
    Finnish ro-ro owner Finnlines has returned to profit in the fourth quarter under the leadership of new CEO Emanuele Grimaldi.
  • SFL deletes duo
    Ship Finance International has pulled the plug on two containership newbuildings under construction in China, it announced today.
  • Bergen back in business
    Bergen Group is seeing a reversal in financial fortunes as its deep restructuring begins to pay off.
  • Taxman aids Solvang
    A tax gain has helped gas carrier owner Solvang to a better profit in the fourth quarter.
  • d'Amico set for resales
    d'Amico International Shipping is set to enter the market for products tanker resales.
  • Eidesvik hit by forex swing
    Currency swings have blotted Eidesvik Offshore's fourth quarter and final year earnings report.
  • This one's for you
    AP Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Andersen has revealed the group's big share giveaway is a means of allowing employees to invest by lowering the price.
  • Avance in final flourish
    A strong showing from its VLGCs has seen Avance Gas record a vastly improved fourth quarter profit.
  • RBS shipping impairments hit $567m
    Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has revealed a steep increase in shipping impairment losses for 2013.
  • Bonheur turns red
    Olsen family holding company Bonheur has posted a loss in the fourth quarter as depreciation and impairment charges increased.
  • RABT pain goes on
    Shares in Rederi AB TransAtlantic tumbled today after the Swedish shipowner announced another share sale and further job cuts amid deep losses.
  • Wilson turns it around
    Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has returned to profit in the fourth quarter as currency exchange gains boosted its result.
  • Pac Basin's $800m binge
    Pacific Basin Shipping splashed out $800m on fleet expansion in 2013 as the dry cargo market endured its worst year since the mid 1980s.
  • Grindrod earnings jump
    South African shipowner has seen net earnings rise for 2013 despite a fall in revenue.
  • Investments drive Milaha
    Stock market investments propelled Qatari shipowner Milaha to a 14% jump in profit last year.
  • Schettino back on board
    Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino is returning to the wreck of the cruiseship off Italy for the first time as his manslaughter trial continues.
  • Still red, no warning
    Frontline has reported a worse than expected loss for the fourth quarter but the picture is looking brighter for the tanker owner.
  • ITC posts deeper loss
    Independent Tankers Corporation (ITC) fell to a deeper loss in the final leg of 2013 despite higher revenue as costs rose.
  • Ross defends funds
    Critics are off base in blaming private equity for inflating newbuilding orders and threatening market recovery, billionaire Wilbur L Ross claims.
  • FRNT warms to crude
    John Fredriksen's flagship company Frontline 2012 has expressed an interest in expanding its crude tanker portfolio for the first time having amassed a huge orderbook in other sectors.
  • Stena buys Celtic Ferries
    Sweden's Stena Line has bought the Irish Sea ro-pax operator Celtic Ferries.
  • Maersk in bonus bonanza
    Danish owner AP Moller-Maersk is preparing to reward investors with a massive stock hand-out.
  • AP Moller-Maersk earnings cut
    Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has seen net profit chopped by 6% in 2013.
  • Hapag eyes intra-Asia
    Hapag Lloyd is due to launch a new Japan - Singapore - Jakarta (JSJ) liner service from the middle of next month.
  • Sweet spot for Swiber
    Swiber Holdings has reported record revenue and net profit for the second consecutive year-running.
  • Yangzijiang profit eases
    Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen its fourth quarter profit decline by 8% amidst the challenging operating environment for Chinese yards.
  • RIG opts for Sembmarine
    Transocean has opted for Singapore's SembCorp Marine for its multi-billion dollar drillship newbuilding spree.
  • Aegean profit doubles
    Aegean Marine Petroleum has seen its fourth quarter 2013 profit come in more than double that of a year ago.
  • Safe beats Street
    Safe Bulkers reported a fourth-quarter profit Wednesday that topped most Wall Street forecasts.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Maersk Group boosted by container shipping, terminal units
    The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, helped by strong performance from its Maersk Line container shipping business and APM Terminals business, reported a profit of $3.78 billion in 2013, down from $4 billion in 2012.
  • INTTRA, GS1 US announce collaboration
    INTTRA announced today that it will collaborate with GS1 US, an information standards organization, to develop and implement containerized shipping data exchange guidelines for supply chain and logistics.
  • CargoSphere to release SUDS 2.0
  • Desiccant maker Clariant keeps cocoa beans dry
  • Cathay Pacific adds cargo service to Ohio
  • MacGregor buys Deep Water Solutions
  • Soy shippers explore political fix for Highway Trust Fund
    The Soy Transportation Coalition thinks it might have a solution for overcoming the political fear in Washington of raising taxes: addition by subtraction.
  • Obama floats transport plan, Rep. Mica slams bigger gas tax
  • DOT now receiving applications for TIGER funds
    Congress included the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) money, a 20-percent increase from last year's $474 million appropriation, in the omnibus spending bill for the current fiscal year.
  • Parra named CEO at DHL Express
  • DHL adds to aftermarket services
  • Redwood City port signs on Boxer Industries
  • Schneider selling nearly 6,000 trailers
  • Echo buys Comcar Logistics
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
  • Bunker prices head down in Fujairah
    IFO prices flat in Suez.
  • Prices rise across Europe
    LS product remained tight in Rotterdam, according to reports.
  • Maersk: Cutting emissions makes economic sense
    Saving fuel works economically and environmentally, says carrier.
  • Maersk fears unfair competition from lax 2015 policing
    Tougher sulphur regs need enforcing to make them work.
  • ARA supplier: Target cargo traders and refiners to improve quality
    Says the cargo traders market relies on for product push specifications to the absolute limit.
  • Trader quits Lukoil
    Exit is from company's Rotterdam office.
  • Charleston backs shore power
    Residents say Carnival ship main source of air pollution.
  • Major survey shows growing optimism in shipping
    Expectation of better freight rates ahead as more funds become available for investment.
  • Maersk Line yearly profits soar
    Lower bunker prices and consumption helped lift profits.
  • Asian bunker market softening
    Prices falling across region's key trading hubs.
  • Bunker tanker to undergo repairs
    Tanker currently operating in Bulgaria.
  • US consortium to examine use of lightweight metal in shipbuilding
    Research partly funded by US government.
  • Shipping firm to test fuel cell system
    System aimed at ship in port.
  • Fijian government to triple bunker levy
    Move aimed at foreign fishing vessels.
  • 'Fuel efficient' vessels chartered before launch
    Bulkers to be built at Chinese shipyard.

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