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January 29, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • CLSC warns of US$435 million net loss, blames supply-demand factors
  • Evergreen names 8,452-TEU Ever Lively and Ever Lenient in Korea
  • Sino-Russian e-tailers planning accelerated online shopping system
  • Sino-North Korean Yalu River Bridge to open to traffic in 2014
  • Chongqing government's logistics support policy increases rents
  • Guangdong to spend US$11.58 billion on expressways this year
  • ICTSI to open US$100 million container terminal near Kinshasa, DRC
  • French railway tests EU's longest ever freight train - 1,500 metres
  • St Lawrence Seaway off 5.3pc in 2013, but looks to a brighter 2014
  • Norway's Clean Marine wins scrubber contract from Shanghai yard
  • Boeing ramps up 787 Dreamliner production to 10 per month
  • DB Schenker flies trams from China to Turkey on Antonov AN 225
  • Pacnet ups bandwidth to increase quick detours during subsea outages
  • Russia's Aeroflot takes commercial control of Rossiya Airline flights

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • Supply-demand gap in box shipping seen impacting freight rate volatility this year
  • Cotton exports may improve on fresh demand from Bangladesh & Pakistan
  • Engg exports likely to cross $ 62 bn in value
  • Iron ore exports zoom up in Oct.-Dec. quarter
  • GMB takes in-principle decision to establish maritime university in Gujarat
  • KPT celebrates Republic Day
  • Republic Day celebrated at APSEZ
  • Republic Day celebrated at JNPT
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • BCHAA successfully completes 'Rule 6 Refresher Course'
  • ICD-Khodiyar holds tree plantation drive on 65th Republic Day
  • Ficci revises fiscal growth estimates to 4.8 pc
  • Govt imposes 5 pc export duty on iron ore pellets
  • INR recovers against dollar after RBI raises repo rate
  • RBI surprises markets by hiking repo rate
  • Supreme Court grants relief to Mundra SEZ, allows units to function
  • Dubai Exports opens Mumbai office

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lithuanian Railways invests in new locomotives
  • CMA Terminals and ICTSI to cooperate in Nigeria
  • Poste Italiane to be part privatised
  • Boeing now rolling out ten B787s per month
  • New US regulations mean more rail inspections
  • Port of Algeciras overshoots 90 million t threshold
  • New US carrier to launch international destinations
  • Talke scoops up Luxembourg-based Hammer Logistik
  • Greatest relief comes from high cubes
  • Another departure at Cargolux
  • DNV GL: shipping must change
  • Kopf & Lübben now in Frankfurt's Cargo City Süd
  • The Green Group joins Pall-Ex in UK
  • Freighter incident on Solomon Islands
  • New marketing director for GUS Group
  • Lower Saxony ports get new captain

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • Frank to chair Costa, collects $7.5 million from Carnival
  • January 28, 2014 Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot boat for Colombia
  • Nam Cheong books orders worth $70 million
  • January 28, 2014 Wärtsilä to supply power modules for Kraken FPSO
  • StormGeo acquires routing specialist AWT
  • DNV GL looks at future marine fuel mix

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • Port Angeles Port Commission changing dates/time for meetings
  • Willard Marine building boats for Alaska Marine Highway System
  • Port of Los Angeles to begin roadway upgrade projects
  • Diana Shipping extending charter for Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel
  • Georgia Ports Authority reports fiscal half-year cargo numbers

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • DNV GL supports container weight checks
    Classification society argues the case for uniform boxship structural analysis rules
  • Gothenburg reports 5% drop in box throughput
    But ro-ro volumes rise at the Nordic region's largest port
  • Drop in Somali piracy suggests a rethink over prosecutions
    The threat of prison is not a deterrent - armed guards are, says US academic
  • Owners to weigh greater choice of fuels
    DNV GL points to growing number of alternatives to standard oil fuels
  • Maersk Broker names successor to chief executive Steen Nielsen
    UPDATE: Anders Hald switches from Asia as three-man executive board is formed for first time
  • CSC Phoenix expects a loss amid chartered-in contract termination
    Sinotrans & CSC subsidiary says 2013 figures to show third annual deficit in a row
  • Oil tanker blast kills seven shipyard workers in China
    Indian vessel explodes and catches fire at Haizhou
  • XPO launches offering to fund Pacer deal
    Company to use proceeds to finance portion of $335m purchase
  • Yara splashes out $150m on three LPG carriers at Hyundai
    Oslo company in talks with potential partners for ship management and equity participation
  • MCI targets air freight's share of fresh-cut blooms
    Flower power as carrier and technology partner launch specialist box cleaner
  • Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV courtship signals new round of consolidation
    German and Chilean lines hope to create world's fourth-largest carrier
  • Annual results push Hanjin deeper into the red
    Company vows to tackle its liquidity woes
  • NordLB faces KG class action
    Insolvencies unnecessary for two ships, 400 small investors claim
  • Shenzhen overtakes Hong Kong but seeks to work with rival
    The world's third-largest container port proposes cargo split 'for mutual benefit'
  • Yangzijiang buys Peter Döhle stakes in four post-panamax bulkers
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder says investment supports diversification plans
  • Transpac carriers set sights on $300 -$400per feu contracts increases
    TSA lines announce mid-March GRI ahead of annual negotiations

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • Wärtsilä to supply power modules chosen for Kraken FPSO
    Armada Kraken Pte.Ltd,a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Malaysia-based international offshore oilfield services provider, Bumi Armada, has selected Wärtsilä's 62 MW topside power generation module for its Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO)
  • Wallenius declares two 8,000ceu car carriers options
    Wallenius Lines, the privately owned Swedish car carrier company, has exercised an option for two additional Post Panamax vessels of 8,000 car equivalent unit (ceu) each to be built at Tianjin Xingang Shipyard in China for delivery in 3Q16 and 4Q16
  • Tema overtakes Abidjan in box throughput
    Ghana's key port of Tema overtook Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in terms of the level of container traffic throughput in 2013
  • COSCO confirms box ship order
    China COSCO Holdings, the flagship listed unit of COSCO Group has confirmed the announcement it made just before Christmas that it is to order five 9,400teu container ships at total cost of $435.5M
  • StormGeo buys AWT
    StormGeo has taken over Applied Weather Technology (AWT) in what has been described as a "friendly" acquisition
  • Last Montecristo pirate gets 10 years
    A court of assizes in Rome has sentenced the last of nine Somalis convicted of hijacking the Supramax bulk carrier Montecristo in October 2011
  • CMA CGM buys into Lekki terminal
    Third-ranking container line operator CMA CGM has taken a 25% stake in the company that is due to operate the container terminal at the future port of Lekki, near Lagos in Nigeria
  • Yara orders three LPG carriers from HMD
    Yara International, the listed Norwegian chemicals group, has ordered three 20,600m3 semi-refrigerated LPG carriers from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD)
  • Kitanihon secures six Navig8 tankers
    Japan's Kitanihon Shipbuilding has secured an order for six stainless steel chemical tankers from Singapore-based Navig8 Chemical Tankers, a joint venture between the Singapore-based pool operator and Los Angeles-based Oaktree Capital Management
  • Riuniti takes 50% stake in Gesmar
    Genoa-based tug group Rimorchiatori Riuniti has acquired a 50% stake in its Ravenna-based rival, Gesmar Group, from Italian shipping group Setramar

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • Sliding Freight Rates, Overcapacity Seen Hurting Carriers' Earnings
    Port of Hong KongJefferies expects Asian container lines' earnings for the fourth quarter of 2013 overall will be in line with or below Bloomberg consensus estimates, as freight rates in Asia-related trade lanes continued to slide and overcapacity remained. Such depressed rates and continuing overcapacity will lead carriers increasingly to rely...
  • Adverse Weather Prompts Port Closings in Australia
    Northeast Australia is bracing itself as a tropical low develops in the Coral Sea and is forecast to make landfall as a cyclone later today or early tomorrow local time. The Port of Darwin in the Northern Territory has issued a cyclone watch notice warning masters, owners and agents to secure...
  • Costamare Boosts Revenue, Income on Bigger Fleet
    Costamare's revenue and earnings grew in the fourth quarter of 2013 from a year earlier as the Greek charter shipowner boosted its fleet. The NYSE-listed company posted net income of $25.9 million against $22.9 million in the final three months of 2012 as voyage revenue from a fleet of nearly 50...
  • Canadian Program to Promote Use of FTZs
    CALGARY, Alberta - Too few Canadian manufacturers and retailers tap cash flow advantages through foreign trade zones, but a new government initiative will likely bring more shippers into the fold. The Canadian government will award $5 million in funding during the next five years to local economic development agencies so they...
  • CMA CGM Buys Stake in Nigerian Container Terminal
    CMA CGM Terminals is acquiring a 25 percent stake in Nigeria's Lekki container terminal from Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc. The port operating arm of French ocean carrier CMA CGM, which signed a sub-concession for the terminal in 2012, didn't give financial details of the transaction. The terminal, situated around 38...
  • YRC Worldwide Launches $300 Million Debt-Stock Swap
    The ratification of a new five-year labor contract at YRC Worldwide cleared the way for a $300 million debt-for-equity exchange that will launch today. The debt-for-equity swap was conditioned on passage of a new labor contract extending wage and benefits concessions through 2019. YRC Teamsters rejected an initial company proposal, but...
  • NY-NJ Considers Selling On-Dock Rail
    ExpressRail terminal in Elizabeth, N.J.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed it is considering the possible sale of the Millennium on-dock rail terminal operated by a joint venture of Maher and APM container terminals at Elizabeth, N.J. Millennium, which sits between Maher and APMT, is the first on-dock...
  • Winter Weather Closes Southern US Ports
    Forecasts of freezing rain and icy roads and bridges have led to announcements of halts in service at ports from Virginia to Texas. The Port of Virginia said its truck gates, empty container yards and rail operations would close from 5 p.m. today to 1 p.m. tomorrow, but that the schedule...
  • Michelin Plant to Drive Tire Volumes Through Charleston
    With global demand for huge earthmoving tires growing 20 percent over the last four years, Michelin needed to expand production at its seven existing earthmoving tire plants around the world. After a global search, it decided to invest $750 million in South Carolina, both to build a new plant, called...
  • Descartes' Customs Solution Supports Business Transformation at Botlek Tank Terminal
    AMERSFOORT, Netherlands, Jan. 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DescartesSystems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in unitinglogistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Botlek TankTerminal (BTT), a leading tank terminal storage company, transformedits core business from the storage of grains to the storage of oilswith the help of Descartes' advanced European...
  • Matthew J. Thomas Joins Blank Rome's Maritime, International Trade, and Public Contracts Group
    Matthew J. Thomas has joined Blank Rome's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the maritime, international trade, and public contracts group. Mr. Thomas has more than twenty years of experience in maritime and international trade regulation and government affairs, representing leading shipowners, energy and trading companies, ports, P&I clubs, shipyards,...
  • Adani Ports' Profit Jumps
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, India's largest private port infrastructure developer, reported its consolidated net profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013-14 was $72 million, surging 25 percent year-over-year from $58 million. Quarterly income climbed 16 percent from a year earlier to $199 million. The private operator's cumulative cargo...
  • US Regains Status as Japan's Biggest Export Market
    The United States overtook China to become Japan's biggest export market for the first time in five years in 2013, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Finance Ministry. The figures also showed that Japan posted a record trade deficit of ¥11.5 trillion ($111.4 billion) with the rest of the...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • MATX seals bond deal
    A leading operator of Jones Act containerships has taken a trip to the bond market.
  • Survival of the greenest
    A growing number of ports and terminals appear to be offering incentives to owners that are investing in technologies aimed at reducing ship emissions.
  • Some like it hot
    The production of electricity derived from thermal coal in China has set a new record, a leading industry analyst told TradeWinds Tuesday.
  • SALT shifts gears
    Scorpio Bulkers appears to be losing its appetite for newbuildings in the wake of a campaign that saw it build up a backlog of 74 bulkers.
  • Costa crowns chairman
    Carnival Corp has appointed Howard Frank as the new chairman of Italian offshoot Costa Crociere.
  • Cuxship pleads guilty
    Germany's Cuxship Management has pleaded guilty to safety breaches following a UK grounding last year.
  • Polar Code under fire
    The IMO's new rules for Arctic shipping have been criticised as inadequate by green group Friends of the Earth.
  • Ridgway joins Scandlines
    Baltic ferry owner Scandlines has appointed former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway as its chairman.
  • Diamond trial halted
    A Greek court has adjourned the appeal case of nine people convicted in connection with the fatal sinking of the Louis cruiseship Sea Diamond in 2007.
  • Into Africa
    CMA CGM is taking a stake in Nigeria's Lekki International Container Terminal.
  • Borealis buys Crystal Pool
    Borealis Maritime has taken over Euroceanica's Crystal Pool in a deal which includes four chemical tankers.
  • Cosco spree continues
    State-owned China Cosco Holdings Co has added to its recent newbuilding splurge with a $434.5m deal to build five boxships.
  • Fred Olsen deal extended
    Fred. Olsen Windcarrier International has secured an extended deal for one of its vessels.
  • HitecVision swallows Reef
    GC Rieber has sold off its stake in Reef Subsea to Norwegian private equity heavyweight HitecVision.
  • Jasa sells supply ship
    Malaysia's Jasa Merin is continuing its fleet renewal with the disposal of a small supply ship.
  • Fisher adds ROVs
    UK shipping group James Fisher has expanded its oil and gas capabilities with another niche takeover.
  • Maersk Broker boss departing
    Long-time Maersk Broker president Jorn Steen Nielsen is leaving the company and will be succeeded by Asian head Anders Hald.
  • Huge loss for Hanjin
    Korean owner Hanjin Shipping has posted a big loss for 2013 as boxship rates fell and exchange rates moved against it.
  • Tanker blast kills seven
    Seven workers have died in an explosion on a tanker at a shipyard in China.
  • Navig8 Chem books six
    Navig8 Chemical Tankers Inc has signed up for six stainless steel chemical tankers in Japan.
  • Greenback from Greenship
    Newbuilding deliveries and a strong second half market have seen Greenship Bulk Trust hand out almost $8m in dividends for 2013.
  • IPO wind set fair
    Russia's economy minister has said market conditions are right this year to sell off part of the government's stake in shipping group Sovcomflot (SCF).
  • Greener and cheaper
    Shipowners with energy-efficient vessels can now bag discounts at Canada's two largest west coast ports.
  • Festival reactivated
    A Tallink ro-pax is coming out of lay-up for accommodation work in Canada.
  • Yara back at HMD
    Yara International has ordered three 20,600-cbm semi-refrigerated LPG carriers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).
  • Bond offer extended
    BW Group has extended the deadline for investors to accept a bond buyback offer launched earlier this month.
  • Aussie coal disrupted
    Australian coal exports to China are being disrupted by a potential cyclone building up off the east coast of the country.
  • Nam Cheong books five
    Malaysia's Nam Cheong has secured orders for five offshore vessel newbuildings in deals worth $70m in total.
  • Island goes to Kawasaki
    Island Offshore has ordered a large subsea operations vessel at Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
  • Attorney abandons ship
    Blank Rome appears to have poached an attorney from one of its rivals.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • Regulators address rail transport of oil
    As regulators try to figure out how to respond to a rash of rail accidents that have occurred during the shipment of oil, officials are proposing new ways forward for shipping oil and other hazardous goods.
  • Panama Canal could face multi-year delay if contractor walks
    If the consortium in charge follows through on its threat to suspend activity because of a contract dispute, the project could take several more years to build, according to arbitrators helping to oversee the project.
  • Canadian ports offer 'A to G' rating discounts
  • MCI developing reefer technology to widen reach of cut flowers
    Maersk Container Industry (MCI) has partnered with Boston-based technology company Primaira LLC to develop an air cleaning system in Star Cool Integrated refrigerated containers.
  • FexEx, DHL halt some Russian shipments
  • DSV launches intermodal service between Turkey and UK
  • NEWSFLASH: TSA seeks to raise rates in light of 'strong forward bookings'
  • DNV GL predicts wider use of alternative fuels
  • CMA CGM unit buying stake in Nigeria terminal
  • Washington Notebook: DOT issues rule to shorten review time for projects
  • Industrial shipper locates plant by Port Manatee
  • Winter storm causes U.S. freight delays
    Several ports as far south as Texas are closed Tuesday because of a bad blast of winter weather that includes freezing rain, snow, ice, high winds and 10-foot seas offshore in the Gulf.
  • APL issues advisory on Japan's 24-hour rule
  • Hanjin reports large loss in 2013
  • Port of Hueneme extends contract with auto processor
  • Hawaii wants spill money for reef restoration

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2014
  • Prices flat in Fujairah
    180 cSt material's lacklustre pricing stays for third consecutive day.
  • Rotterdam prices firm but congestion at loading installations
    Demand low in Istanbul.
  • Bomin to supply LNG to ferry
    Contract signed to supply from mid-2014.
  • LNG-fuelled catamaran sets marker for industry
    High-speed ferry blends impressive array of systems and technologies.
  • LNG bunker market: Specialist barges are key
    Rotterdam expects two LNG bunkering vessels to be in operation next year.
  • Singapore sticks to bullish line
    Market sentiment foresees bunker shortage in February.
  • Asian prices stable
    Mixed demand seen in Singapore.
  • Norwegian firm in new vessel buys
    To save on bunker and operational expenses.
  • Malaysian offshore bunkering firm eyes expansion
    Firm ready to invest in new vessels, says director.
  • Troubled bunker player expects losses to stay
    Fall in marine fuel demand seen in Chinese market.
  • Middle East firm receives modern bulker
    Vessel consumes less fuel, says owner.
  • Cruise giant reaps fuel efficiency benefits
    Firm's 2013 bunker bill 'in line with 2008 levels'.
  • Bunker volumes fall at Algeciras
    2013 volumes were down by 7.3% on year, says port authority.
  • Power grid promises fuel savings
    Class-approved grid plugs into solar panels, fuel cells or batteries.

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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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