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BRIEFS
May 28, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM profit up 1.2pc to US$97 million, sales up 2.7pc to $3.9 billion
  • China 'sinks' Vietnamese fishing boat in tussle over disputed waters
  • NYK increases sailings from Jaxport to Asia, boosts links to Mideast
  • Sino-Kazakhstan International Logistics Base to be completed this month
  • Rizhao port's container volume up 30.2pc to 867,000 TEU in 4 months
  • MRQ underwriter launches Octopus to vet private shipboard armed guards
  • BNSF-Ferromex start Chicago-Silao, Guanajuato daily rail service
  • Talks start on Sydney's Moorebank terminal, but not without opposition
  • ATA Task Force backs menu of infrastructure funding options
  • FAPAA executive council meeting in Hong Kong June 12-14
  • Boeing delivers two 777-300ER aircraft to launch customer Eva Air
  • Despite big potential, Tamil Nadu airport cargo complex 90pc idle
  • US National Transportation Safety Board seeks more 787 battery testing

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • Allcargo Logistics' Q4 total revenue from operations up 33 pc
  • Gateway Maritime Pvt. Ltd celebrates 10th anniversary
  • New Ministry of Surface Transport & Shipping should include Railways too, suggests ex official
  • NYK takes delivery of first post-Panamax car carrier in Japan
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia wins Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence Award from CII
  • Dighi port may handle ethylene for IPCL
  • FCI to send rice to North-East via Bangladesh's land, river routes
  • More high-speed freight corridors are needed for smooth movement of cargo: Assocham
  • Railways to develop coal pithead connectivity
  • Suyash Commodities' Kharpatil Warehouse near JN Port offers many advantages
  • CAD drops to 0.2 pc of GDP in Q4 FY14
  • GAIL (I) considering 110-km gas pipeline from Punjab to Wagah border
  • GAIL (I) to venture into global sales of LNG

International Transport Journalweb site
  • VTG and Chart Ferox build LNG tank cars for railways
  • Ownership structure obstacle to industry consolidation
  • NS awards rail customers for safe handling
  • Timmermans granted AEO status
  • Increased profit and volume for APMT in Q1
  • DHL Freight extends Eurapid service network across Europe
  • Cargolux and PAL postpone plans once again
  • Swiss logistics company expands in Hong Kong
  • NYK receives first post-panamax car carrier in Japan
  • IRU welcomes EC's new CO2 strategy
  • Qatar Airways Cargo to launch Latin America operation
  • ISS reorganizing procurement and operations

Marine Logweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • Conversion will create new Canadian self-unloader
  • Lamprell books $370 million order for two jack-ups
  • Two indicted in MSC bribery case
  • Norwegian getaway fitted with L-3 NACOS Platinum
  • China shipyard chief arrested
  • Consolidation ahead in bunker supply industry
  • MHI books first order for new low speed diesel

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • Foss Maritime celebrating 125 years of operations
  • Greenbier forming alliance with Mitsubishi Lease & Finance
  • TT Club taps Robert Kempkens as London-based claims director
  • Priddy named to second term on Vancouver/Fraser port board
  • Zim making changes to current service lineup

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • Canada pushes ahead with plans to export crude on tankers
    Ottawa seizes the opportunity as Washington ponders overseas shipments
  • Maersk denies Brazil Petrobras tanker contract bribe claims
    Danish shipping giant stresses its policy of working against corruption
  • Lloyd's Register wins DFDS vessels
    Danish operator cuts costs by consolidating its fleet under one class society
  • Gard announces $89m surplus
    Fifth year of reductions to deferred calls from Scandinavian P&I club
  • Ship Finance International targets growth across segments
    A diverse asset base is key for company from the Fredriksen stable
  • Rumours, shingles and shellfish - lunch with Braemar ACM
    Lloyd's List sits down with newest shipbroker on the block
  • ILWU push for a two-year contract puzzles port employers
    Union leaders' chosen expiry date would fall before the 2016 US presidential elections
  • Charter rates point to improving panamax demand - but will it last?
    Braemar Seascope reports vessels being fixed for more than $10,000 per day
  • STX Dalian firms apply for court receivership
    Dysfunctional yard and affiliates seek to restructure business
  • NordLB reverses its losses to post $181m first-quarter earnings
    But chairman says the bank 'continues to build up high shipping loss provisions'
  • Attica Group seeks strategic partners as it posts a lower first-quarter loss
    Ferry owner negotiates with outside investors and aims to reach a deal with its banks
  • Exmar LPG sells VLGC and midsize gas carrier as it culls older tonnage
    Joint venture with Teekay LNG nets $44m selling vintage ships to unnamed buyer
  • First-quarter results see Frontline ease its losses
    But group faces further financial restructuring if tanker markets weaken
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping books up to four LPG carriers
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard wins two firm 38,000 cu m ships for $102m and two optional ones
  • Thome Ship Management appoints tanker operations chief
    Madsen brings experience from Maersk, Nordic Tankers and Herning

Sea-webweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • Frontline sees volatile 2014 as overcapacity returns
    Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, expects crude carrier freight rates to remain volatile for the rest of the year. This is because overcapacity has returned to haunt the business, said Jens Martin Jensen, CEO of Frontline Management, in a
  • Ardmore unveils MR purchase
    NYSE-listed Ardmore Shipping Corporation today professed to be "very happy" with the $36M price it paid for a 2013-built eco-design MR chemical and product tanker. The 49,997 dwt vessel, delivered last July from STX Offshore & Shipbuilding in South Korea, is expected to join the Ardmore fleet in
  • Heavy weather sinks Seychelles cargo vessel
    Ten people were rescued after an inter-island cargo schooner sank yesterday afternoon in Seychelles. Arc en Ciel, owned by Gerald Rose, left the Inter Island Quay in Victoria, Mahé, at about 13.15 local time. It got into trouble about an hour later in deep water off the Mamelles rocks en route to
  • Ship Finance profit surges
    Ship Finance International (SFI) has increased its quarterly dividend on the back of a better-than-expected profit for the first three months of the year. Ole Hjertaker-led SFI today announced a 1Q14 net profit of $41M, or $0.44 a share, which was higher than the consensus EPS of $0.32 expected in
  • Dynamic Oil Trading predicts more consolidation among bunker companies
    Singapore-based bunker trader Dynamic Oil Trading said today that more consolidation should be expected in the industry due to continued demand for credit. Dynamic Oil Trading, led by Lars Moller, said liquidity and credit are the greatest challenges when it comes to fuel oil supply. The company
  • Chevron receives PureNOx systems
    Alfa Laval has delivered PureNOx systems to Chevron Corporation that clean scrubber water in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) process that prevents NOx emissions during combustion in the ship's engine. The PureNOx systems will be used on two lighter newbuilds powered by MAN B&W 6G70ME-C9.2
  • Maersk ships use exhaust gas recirculation tech
    A.P. Moller-Maersk container vessels Alexander Maersk and Maersk Cardiff have reported fuel savings and reduced nitrogen oxide emissions (NOx) using exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology. EGR prevents the formation of NOx during combustion in the ship's engine. Alfa Laval, which is developing
  • Kistefoss fails to gain full control of Transatlantic
    Kistefoss, the investment vehicle of Norwegian businessman Christen Sveaas, has failed to gain full control of Rederi AB Transatlantic, the listed Swedish industrial shipping and offshore services group. Kistefoss offered SK5.00 ($0.6) per share in Transatlantic in a bid that was unveiled on 24
  • Adriatic hosts largest box ship
    North Adriatic ports have initiated calls by larger box ships as part of their strategy to tempt container business away from northern range ports by expanding their combined capacity. Last Saturday the 8,500teu CMA CGM Cendrillon made its maiden call at Trieste's Marine Terminal, which handled
  • Frontline cuts losses but warns it may need second restructuring
    Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, has cut losses in 1Q14, but it warned that the current quarter is likely to lead to another loss and the company may need second restructuring. Group net losses narrowed to $12M in 1Q14 from $18.8M in the same
  • Frontline 2012 to streamline tanker operations next
    Frontline 2012, the growth vehicle in commodity shipping in John Fredriksen's business empire, is looking to streamline its tanker operations after the transfer of its VLGCs to Avance Gas Holding and Capesize dry bulkers to Knightsbridge Tankers. "The next step in the process of streamlining the
  • LNG tugboat to be built in Middle East
    Drydocks World, Wärtsilä, and Dubai Maritime City (DMC) have teamed up together under a memorandum of understanding to build the first LNG-powered harbour tugboat in the Middle East. It will be delivered within the next 12 months. It will reduce nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide emissions by 85% and
  • China-Japan shipping may not improve
    Container shipping between China and Japan has hit rough seas as trade volumes continue to drop and overcapacity remains a problem. Japan was China's fifth-largest trade partner last year, and data from China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed that the total value of Sino-Japan trade
  • Synapsis navigation tech for Windpark service vessels
    German navigation system manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz will supply the advanced Synapsis Integrated Navigation System (INS) to two new state-of-the-art windfarm service vessels that will be ready in December 2014 and March 2015. The systems, which meet the classification society's DNV GL's DNV
  • China's weak iron ore market hurts freight rates
    China's weak iron ore market is dragging down freight rates. Iron ore freight rate from Tubarao, Brazil, to Qingdao, China, has dropped by 9.7% from the high $20.4/tonne in May to $18.6/tonne this week. The price of imported iron ore to China started to reduce in the past two weeks, according to the
  • China to issue navigation guidance for Arctic route
    A navigation guide for the Arctic route by China's Ministry of Transport is to be published in June. This guide will provide charts, routes, sea ice, meteorology and other navigation information to Chinese vessels on the Arctic route. Donghai Navigation Security Center, together with China's Arctic
  • South Korea to set up safety communication network
    In response to the Sewol disaster, the South Korea government announced today that it will establish a safety communication network nationwide by 2017 to better prepare for national disasters. Among the issues that arose in the handling of the 16 April disaster, in which 304 of the Sewol's 476
  • Chonghaejin owner charged with manslaughter
    The owner of the Sewol ferry will be charged with manslaughter after an investigation revealed he was told of the vessel's stability problems before its fatal capsize on 16 April, prosecutors have said. A joint prosecution-police investigation team announced yesterday that Yoo Byung Eun, the owner
  • COSCO Corp wins four more PSVs
    COSCO Corporation (Singapore), the Singapore-listed shipbuilding and drybulk unit of the China COSCO group, has announced that a Singapore-based customer has ordered four platform supply vessels. The vessels, worth a total of $120M, would be constructed by COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard. The vessels are
  • STX Dalian files for receivership in China
    Following months of speculation and denial, the Dalian yard owned by the troubled STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (STX O&S) has officially filed for receivership in China. A statement from STX O&S said its six branches filed for court receivership with the Chinese court in Dalian, China, and the

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • Surge in US Distribution Center Construction
    U.S. vacancy rates are trending down. Full-size chart Despite a surge in distribution center construction in the U.S., shippers and logistics firms are still clamoring for space, according to commercial real estate firm JLL. Completed industrial projects in the first quarter - mostly distribution centers - were over 90 percent higher than in...
  • Global Air Cargo Demand Slowing
    The global air cargo market saw demand grow 3.2 percent in April from a year earlier, but traffic was down from previous months due to a further slowdown in emerging markets, led by China, according to the International Air Transport Association. Middle Eastern carriers continued to put in the best performance,...
  • Cargolux Axes China Deal Broker
    Robert Song, Cargolux's senior vice president and head of Asia Pacific, has been ousted just weeks after brokering a deal that saw Henan Civil Aviation & Investment Co. (HNCA) acquiring 35 percent of the Luxembourg freighter operator. A statement from Cargolux said the airline and Song had "mutually agreed to terminate...
  • Rising China Orders May Support June GRIs
    Carriers on the Asia-Europe trade will have growth in China's new export orders and growing factory output for support as they try to levy general rate increases in June. New export orders in China hit a three-year high this month to boost manufacturing, according to the HSBC flash purchasing managers' index....
  • Trucking Hiring Standard Proposed for US Shippers, Brokers
    U.S. shippers and freight brokers would have to ensure trucking companies are registered with federal authorities, have adequate insurance and have a "satisfactory" or "conditional" safety rating before hiring or contracting them, under legislation unveiled last week in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by three Republican members of Congress,...
  • Terrible Toos: Too Much, Too Soon
    By several measurements, freight growth is accelerating as we approach midyear and will continue in this promising direction for the remainder of the year and possibly into 2015. Although that's positive for transportation and logistics providers, as well as for shippers whose growing volumes point to improving conditions in their...
  • Black Sea Growth Spurs APM Terminals Expansion at Georgia's Poti Sea Port
    APM Terminals is to expand capacity at its container terminal in Georgia's Poti Sea Port by nearly 70 percent to keep pace with rapid traffic growth in the Black Sea region and to accommodate larger vessels. The decision to boost the terminal's annual capacity to one million 20-foot-equivalent units from 600,000...
  • CMA CGM Profit Up as Saade Son Named No. 2
    CMA CGM booked a 1.2 percent increase in first quarter net profit as increased container traffic on key east/west routes helped to offset softer freight rates. The French container line also announced the promotion of Rodolphe Saade, son of founder Jacques Saade, to vice chairman executive officer, making him second-in-command of...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • Conversion deal sealed
    Rand Logistics of the US has hired a Chinese shipyard to convert a chemical tanker into a self-unloading bulker.
  • Pullmantur appoints CEO
    An affiliate of Royal Caribbean Cruises has appointed a new president and chief executive officer (CEO) who will report directly to chairman Richard Fain.
  • DSF sounds alarm
    Many forecasters believe the dry-bulk market will rebound in the second-half of 2014 but a leading lender fears the rally may be short-lived.
  • SFL cancels pair
    Ship Finance International has ripped up a contract for two more newbuildings at Shanghai Shipyard.
  • Frontline charts VL price fall
    VLCC newbuilding prices have slumped back below $100m, Frontline says.
  • Unishipping makes move
    France's Unishipping is in talks to buy domestic ro-pax owner SNCM after Norway's Siem Shipping pulled out.
  • Thome strengthens tankers
    Singapore's Thome Ship Management has brought in a former AP Moller-Maersk man to run its tanker fleet.
  • SFL ups dividend
    Ship Finance International has boosted its dividend after recording an improved first quarter performance.
  • Ardmore snaps up MR
    New York-listed Ardmore Shipping Corporation has added another MR tanker to its fleet with a $36m raid.
  • Braemar nears majority
    London shipbroker ACM Shipping has revealed shareholders owning 46.8% of the company have pledged to vote in favour of the proposed merger with UK rival Braemar Shipping Services.
  • Skagen trims Eidesvik stake
    One of the largest external shareholders in Eidesvik Offshore has trimmed its holding in the company.
  • LR wins DFDS fleet
    Lloyd's Register (LR) is to class nearly all of Danish ro-ro operator DFDS' fleet of 55 ships in a new deal.
  • Held to ransom?
    Philippines villagers are blocking attempts to salvage four grounded ships until they get paid.
  • Gard rings up $89m profit
    Gard has delivered another strong profit that will mean a premium discount for shipowners in a year of management transition.
  • POSH pushes up profit
    Singapore's PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has posted a much bigger net profit for the first quarter as costs were reduced.
  • Loading revolution?
    Australian researchers are developing a new floating harbour transhipment (FHT) vessel they claim could save the industry billions of dollars.
  • Danske cuts Golar
    Danske Bank has downgraded Golar LNG ahead of its first quarter results suggesting the tide will not turn for the sector before 2016.
  • NSB's eco nose-job
    Germany's NSB is fitting new bulbous bows to a series of boxships to cut fuel consumption.
  • NordLB chops loan-loss
    German bank NordLB has cut loan losses as its first quarter profit rose.
  • Fredriksen in buyback
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is the latest shipowner to launch a share buyback programme in a move which could see up to 20% of the stock repurchased.
  • Frontline swaps suezmaxes
    Frontline has swapped two suezmax newbuildings at Rongsheng which were considered cancellation candidates for a pair of cheaper vessels at the same yard.
  • Bidders circle Jadroplov
    Croatia's government has attracted 14 potential buyers for its controlling stake in bulker owner Jadroplov.
  • Ferry prices to rise
    Korea may allow ferry operators to charge more so they can upgrade their fleets in the wake of the Sewol tragedy.
  • Frontline 2012 starts fast
    Frontline 2012 has reported a stronger than anticipated first quarter profit.
  • HSH's $3bn sale
    Germany's HSH Nordbank is aiming to shed up to EUR 2.25bn ($3.07bn) of shipping loans by the end of 2016.
  • NYK in Knutsen LNG deal
    NYK has confirmed that it is to take a stake in two LNG carriers that have been contracted by Knutsen OAS Shipping.
  • Mipo seals LPG duo
    Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has added another couple of LPG carrier newbuildings from Idan Ofer-controlled Eastern Pacific.
  • Reach rallies in Q1
    Reach Subsea has returned to the black in the first quarter of 2014 helped by a surge in quarterly revenues.
  • Qingdao eyes $377m IPO
    China's Qingdao Port International Co is seeking to raise up to $377m in a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO).
  • Wisdom back in Japan
    Wisdom Marine is set to return to Japan to order another pair of bulker newbuildings, it has disclosed.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • CMA CGM: Freight rates now supportive, but outlook volatile
    CMA CGM, the third-largest container carrier in the world, had revenue of $3.94 billion in the first quarter of 2014, compared to $3.84 billion in the first quarter of last year, it said, with a consolidated net profit of $97 million.
  • IATA: Cargo demand up in April
    Worldwide air cargo demand rose by 3.2 percent, year-over-year, in April, but that result came in 1.1-percent lower than March's result, according to the International Air Transport Association.
  • DHL confirms 2014 earnings guidance
  • Suttons, ROVESA enter partnership
  • U.S. wins WTO auto trade case against China
  • NYK takes delivery of post-Panamax car carrier
    NYK said it took delivery Tuesday of a new car carrier, Aries Leader, which is the first post-Panamax car carrier in Japan. The ship, capable of carrying 7,000 units, was built at Shin Kurushima Dockyard's Onishi Shipyard.
  • UASC gets loan for new containerships
    United Arab Shipping Company said Kuwait's Burgan Bank has agreed to provide a loan for the acquisition of two 14,000-TEU ships, saying it had concluded a bilateral facility worth $190 million.
  • Washington Notebook: ATA endorses list of highway funding options

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 27, 2014
  • Prices in Rotterdam fall in line with crude prices
    Prices slipping in line with softer crude values.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah
    Mixed trends in South Africa.
  • Cruise ship gets propeller retrofit
    Fuel savings in retrofitted vessels typically range from 5 to 15%, says Rolls-Royce.
  • Bunker players facing pressure to provide more credit
    ECA regulations mean higher fuel costs and longer credit lines.
  • Irish shipowner makes 'eco' buy
    State-of-the-art ship built last year.
  • Dan-Bunkering hires new bunker trader
    To be based at head office in Middelfart.
  • Change in Indian regulations could boost bunker sector
    Govt to consider lower VAT on bunkers as part of cabotage policy.
  • Bunker saving software project 'a huge challenge'
    Companies to co-operate on data consolidation system that could cut bunker consumption by 5%.
  • Asian IFO prices generally stable
    Below-average to average demand seen in Singapore.
  • New bow comes with 5% cut in fuel consumption
    German design fitted by Chinese yard.
  • GRM adds trainee in Singapore
    New hire to focus on Asian and Middle East markets.
  • Supplier warns of delays after barge breakdown
    Another disruption to supplies in Taiwan.
  • First order for Mitsubishi 'eco' ship engine
    Engine is first in a new series of low-speed marine diesel engines.
  • Dubai hops on eco-bandwagon
    World's first LNG-fuelled harbour tug set to debut in 2015.
  • ESCA: 'No clear idea' on European ECA enforcement
    'There is no clear idea of how the European Nations are going to enforce these measures.'
  • New ECA rules could deter ships from some ports
    Ageing, smaller tonnage could lose out, report finds.
  • Sri Lanka monthly bunker exports fall
    Oil export volumes also down over the year.

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