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January 30, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • TSA ups transpac rate US$300/FEU March 15, another comes May 1
  • Hanjin blames US$631 million 2013 loss on low rates and overcapacity
  • Guangdong's ports box volume 4pc in 2013, growing 1pc against 2012
  • Engineer stabbed in pirate attack near Luanda, Angola, 27 crew held
  • Chongqing rail freight up 4.2pc to 23.34 million tonnes in 2013
  • Manzhouli's railway container volume up 6pc to 71,106 TEU in 2013
  • Manzhouli plans China's biggest farm produce export base to Russia
  • Xiamen to launch seaborne express mail service to Taiwan in 2014
  • Sino-Kazakh Lianyungang distribution facility to cost US$112 million
  • Taiwan president urges, then downplays stronger ties to China
  • EU customs' raids seize contraband valued at US$12 million in duties
  • Lift EU block exemption on shipping consortia, Global Shippers Forum
  • StederGroup moves 3 x 252-ton cables from Italy-Netherlands
  • Kuehne + Nagel renews two-year logistics deal with FlexLink in Poland
  • Australia earmarks extra US$88 million for cargo and mail screening
  • Volga-Dnepr flies 60-ton telecom satellite from Japan to Kazakhstan
  • IAG Cargo adds three London-Cape Town flights, bringing total to 10

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • FEI Cargo commences its silver jubilee celebrations with a difference
  • New Year sees rate increases in certain shipping segments
  • Anti-dumping duty likely on certain alloy auto wheels
  • Amsterdam port region achieves record transhipment volume in 2013
  • APM Terminals Inland Services South Asia introduces mobile container tracking system
  • Dighi Port handles first SCI vessel
  • CCEA approves development of trunk infrastructure for DMIC investment region
  • INR gains further against dollar
  • Netafim wins mega drip-irrigation project
  • RBI's repo rate hike disappoints industry
  • Sops on cotton yarn exports restored

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • Heidmar rethinks CEO appointment
  • Farstad OCVs to be Rolls-Royce DP3 equipped
  • Giant Air Lift Bags ease FPSO decommissioning
  • January 29, 2014 Crowley opens new Guatemala City office
  • Wärtsilä to ax 1,000 jobs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • TSA member carriers eye number of rate increases
  • Matson issues $100 million in senior unsecured notes
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines vessel rescues 24 Chinese mariners
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Australian port backup
  • Panama Canal Authority meets with expansion group

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • TMT loses control of A Ladybug
    Court allows bank to take over car carrier
  • Chemical tanker and Cosco boxship collide in Straits of Singapore
    Fei He reported to have sustained damage to bunker tank
  • CMA CGM starts Somalia service
    New loop will link Mogadishu and the Middle East
  • VLCC earnings plummet $15,000
    Earnings for Middle East-Asia voyage tumble from over $35,000 to under $21,000 per day
  • China Shipping Development warns that 2013 loss could hit $380m
    China Shipping subsidiary announces provisions against expected future losses
  • Star Bulk buys two post-panamax bulkers for $60m
    Deutsche Bank provides secured credit facility for Japanese-owned vessels
  • Beijing starts antitrust review of P3
    Free to read: Alliance may not win competition clearance in China before second-quarter 2014
  • ABS offers advice for sailing Russia's northern sea route
    US class society expects interest in sailing the waterway to grow
  • Navalia KG investors back sale to pool company
    Fifteen tankers and bulkers will change hands
  • Wärtsilä sheds 1,000 jobs despite pick-up in ship power business
    UPDATE: New technology take-up slow as owners need convincing
  • Four more Rickmers KG ships declared insolvent
    Investors are $92m out of pocket
  • Angola ships its first LPG cargo
    New trade route develops as interest rises in LPG carriers
  • Harnessing trade in the Year of the Horse
    Intra-Asia shipments will grow despite capacity woes and political tensions
  • Navios Maritime sees drop in 2013 revenue and earnings
    US-listed company books $153.4m in ebitda down from $177m in 2012
  • Marine insurance market heading for 18th consecutive year of loss
    Overcapacity, not claims, is the root of the problem, says IUMI president
  • Intertanko defends changes to West Africa piracy clauses
    Vessels waiting in the Gulf of Guinea must still be on their normal, direct or intended route
  • Panama Canal peace talks enter second day
    Negotiators seek to resolve dispute over $1.6bn in project cost overruns
  • Matson private placement raises $100m
    Sale of secured notes announced in November is now closed
  • Box market shows signs of improvement, says Braemar
    But Asia-Europe overcapacity and volatile rates are set to continue, broker warns
  • Scorship quits Scorpio Group
    German shipmanager renamed as Mercator Navigation
  • Costamare channels cash into growth
    Boxship owner eyes newbuildings and the secondhand market
  • Cosco signs $435m contract for five 9,400 teu newbuildings
    Company appears to have agreed a 3%-5% premium over market price

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • Europe wants a single maritime security standard
    The European Commission wants a single standard for maritime security companies working on EU-flag ships
  • Tax blow for Dar port owner
    The owner of Tanzania's Port of Dar es Salaam is contesting a claim for nearly Sh3 billion ($1.85 million) in unpaid taxes
  • Heidmar abruptly reverses course
    Connecticut tanker pool manager Heidmar has named a new chief executive officer less than a week after unveiling its previous pick
  • Star Bulk buys Post-Panamax duo
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk is continuing its fleet expansion with the purchase of two Post-Panamax drybulk vessels for a total of $60M
  • ITF condemns murder of dockers' leader's father
    The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has condemned the murder of the father of a Honduran dockers' leader, accusing the country's authorities of failing to heed requests to provide protection for the trade unionist and his family

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • Blu Logistics Brings Rate Management In-House with CargoSphere System
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, January 29, 2014 - CargoSphere, the leading, cloud-based global rate management solution and confidential Rate Mesh network for the ocean and air transportation and logistics industries, today announces the completion of Blu Logistics' integration with CargoSphere's freight rate management solution. Blu Logistics, a global logistics company offering sea...
  • U.S. Department of Transportation Provides $7 Million for Maritime Education
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration today announced that America's six state maritime academies - California Maritime Academy, Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, SUNY Maritime College, and Texas Maritime Academy - and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point,...
  • Swift Transportation Profit Plummets But Exceeds Lowered Expectations
    Swift Transportation reported its net income in the fourth quarter of 2013 plummeted 17.2 percent year-over-year to $45.3 million, ending the year on a low note after double-digit profit gains in the first half of the year. Stifel Transportation & Logistics Research Group said that although Swift's earnings were down, the...
  • US West Coast Labor Tensions Push Shippers to Look at Alternative Routes
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Li & Fung Logistics is preparing alternatives to shipping through U.S. West Coast ports, as the unit of the global sourcing giant expects some type of International Longshoreman and Warehouse Union disruption tied to the negotiations for a contract to replace the current one that expires...
  • Hub Group's 4Q Profit Slumped
    Hub Group reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2013 was $16.5 million, down 12 percent from $18.8 million in the same period in 2012, ending the year in a slump after three quarters of growth. Hub Group's revenue mix in the fourth quarter of 2013. Full-size image However, total quarterly revenue...
  • No Change for Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate
    The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles stood at the same level for a third consecutive week, two days prior to an early Chinese New Year. Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Jan. 29, 2014 Full-size image The rate remained at $2,086 per 40-foot container in the week of Jan....
  • Anger Builds Among NY-NJ Port Drivers
    Backed-up trucks at the Port of New York & New Jersey in July 2013.Fed up with chronic delays at container terminals, some truck drivers at the Port of New York and New Jersey are beginning to talk openly about parking their rigs and refusing assignments to the piers. "I would protest...
  • Baltimore ILA Local Ordered to Pay $3.8 Million
    A federal arbitrator has ordered an International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore to pay ocean carriers $3.8 million for an October strike that violated a no-strike clause in the ILA's coastwide master contract. Local 333 struck for three days in mid-October 2013 after a breakdown in local contract negotiations with the...
  • Demand Rises for Industrial Real Estate in California's Inland Empire
    California's Coachella ValleyThe industrial real estate market in Southern California's Inland Empire - the most sought-after location in the country for warehouses and distribution centers - is in near-perfect harmony right now. Demand for distribution space is strong, but not so strong that rents have reached unreasonable levels. Developers have access to affordable...
  • KCS Sees Delay in Mexican Auto Shipment Growth
    Kansas City Southern Railway expects a surge of business from three new Mexican auto plants will come later than originally anticipated, as the Nissan, Honda and Audi plants are slated to produce only half their full capacity this year. The plants are expected to produce about 300,000 units this year, compared...
  • Obama's Tall Orders: Trade, Infrastructure, Trucks
    WASHINGTON - President Obama plans to use his executive authority to fast-track infrastructure projects, promote trade and alternative fuels and develop fuel economy standards for heavy trucks, topics he touched on in a State of the Union address focused largely on the economy. At the same time, the president last night...
  • Port of Mobile Remains Closed by Ice Storm
    The Port of Mobile, Ala., will remain closed today, but several other marine terminals planned to resume normal service after closing yesterday because of an ice storm that hit southern states from Virginia to Texas. The Port of Houston resumed normal operations this morning. The Port of New Orleans planned to...
  • US Intermodal Rates Drop as Midwest Freeze Continues
    An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes fell $93 from the week before to $2,014 in the week of Jan. 27, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS, erasing an $88 combined increase from the prior two weeks....
  • TSA Members Call for Asia-US Rate Hike in March
    Member carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement plan to increase Asia-U.S. rates by $300 per FEU, effective March 15, and are looking for a further May 1 increase separate from rate adjustments planned for 2014-15 contracts. Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Jan. 24, 2014. Full-size image The TSA container...
  • Carriers, Shippers Urged to Talk Driver Detention
    Trucking companies and shippers should clearly spell out standards and penalties for driver detention when negotiating contracts - and stick to them - unless they want federal regulators to define driver detention time and penalties for them. Carriers should also include restrictions and penalties for excessive driver detention in their...
  • Rules for Polar Shipping Advance
    Estimated Asia-Europe transit times, Yokohama-Rotterdam, via the Northern Sea Route and via the Suez Canal.A legally binding rule book for all ships, from container vessels to oil tankers, sailing in Arctic and Antarctic waters, has moved closer after maritime officials agreed on a draft text for a so-called Polar Code. The...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • Navios nets period deal
    Navios Maritime Holdings of Greece has secured a time charter contract for one of its capesize bulkers.
  • ISC posts profit
    International Shipholding Corp of the US remains committed to expansion following a profitable quarter, its chief executive told investors Wednesday.
  • Nakilat refinances
    Nakilat has refinanced two LNG carriers linked to Maran Nakilat, its joint venture with an affiliate of Greek shipping magnate John Angelicoussis.
  • US joins Princess probe
    US federal investigators have joined in an investigation over alleged pollution from a Princess Cruises vessel.
  • Eletson acquires LR1s
    Eletson Holdings of Greece has struck a deal to acquire three long-range-one (LR1) product tankers.
  • CMA CGM storms Somalia
    CMA CGM is launching a service that will link the Middle East to Somalia under a broader bid to expand its presence in Africa.
  • Frank bags $7.5m payday
    Carnival Corp has agreed to a $7.5m lump sum to long-time executive Howard Frank as part of his deal to step down from the cruise giant's chief operating officer job.
  • Navios sights set on box sector
    Angeliki Frangou expressed a preference for containerships in the acquisition strategy of New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners.
  • Tallink agrees pay rises
    Baltic ro-pax operator Tallink has agreed a pay deal with unions of at least 8.5%.
  • CSDC scraps another 13
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is sending another 13 ships to breakers' yards this year.
  • Heidmar makes U-turn
    Heidmar has had a rethink on its new chief executive with Hans van der Zijde leaving the post he took over only five days ago.
  • Scorpio fixes Mipo MR
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has fixed out a new MR products carrier for four months fresh from the shipyard.
  • Star enters new territory
    Star Bulk has moved into the post-panamax market with the purchase of two vessels from Glocal Japan on leaseback deals.
  • ZPMC eyes profit
    China's Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) will return to profit in 2013.
  • Navios whets appetite
    Navios Maritime Partners has hinted at improved dividends despite a weaker fourth quarter showing which missed Wall Street projections.
  • Catalogue of errors
    A UK accident report has found a Greek cargoship crew tried to cover up its grounding after a series of mistakes in the North Sea.
  • DNB backs DHT double
    DHT Holdings has secured a $100m loan to fund its latest VLCC additions with one of its existing banks.
  • Arctech wins finance
    Russia's VTB Bank is guaranteeing EUR 123m ($168m) towards Archtech Helsinki Shipyard's icebreaker contract.
  • CSDC heads into red
    Chinese tanker and bulker owner warns 2013 deficit could be as much as $380m.
  • Breaking the breakers?
    Video footage has revealed the final journey of the Ostend Spirit ferry as it steams up the beach at a demolition yard in Turkey.
  • Tugs secure drifting cargoship
    Tugs have secured a cargoship that went adrift off Spain after it suffered a propeller malfunction in a storm.
  • 'Good price' for Gulf Nav
    Cash-strapped Dubai owner Gulf Navigation has confirmed the sale of two VLCCs to DHT Holdings of the US for a "good price."
  • Dof eyes bond deal
    Norway's Dof is planning to refinance debt with a bond issue in Oslo.
  • Sue threat over sinking
    The Philippines could take legal action against a shipowner whose vessel sank last week off Guimaras.
  • Wartsila pushes up profit
    Finnish ship power group Wartsila has announced higher profit for 2013 on the day it said it was axing 1,000 jobs.
  • Wartsila axing 1,000 jobs
    Finnish ship power group Wartsila is chopping 1,000 jobs in a bid to secure profitability.
  • NADL prices IPO
    North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) is set to raise a minimum of $125m in gross proceeds from its initial public offering in the US.
  • StormGeo snaps up AWT
    Norwegian-based StormGeo has agreed to acquire ship routing specialist Applied Weather Technology (AWT).
  • Cosco bulker released
    Cosco and Trafigura look to have settled their differences over the disputed charter of a panama bulker.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • Obama cites infrastructure, trade goals in State of Union speech
    Obama repeated his call to reform the tax code by closing loopholes for corporations to keep profits overseas, create incentives for companies that create jobs at home, and use taxes from repatriated money to pay for infrastructure.
  • Soybean producers fret over EPA's biodiesel levels
    The trade association warned, if left unchanged, the Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements would "significantly damage the nation's growing biodiesel industry and adversely impact soybean growers."
  • Negotiations over Panama Canal rift continue
  • Report: Police wanted eye in the sky to watch port
  • Traders optimistic, but concerned about rising wages
    The trade data firm Panjiva said a survey of 100 of its users found about two thirds of them optimistic or very optimistic about the economic outlook in 2014.
  • December steel imports drop 3.5%
  • MOL Q4 North American intermodal performance at 56%
  • Cuba opens new container terminal in Mariel
  • LSP to use CargoSphere for self-managed contracts and rates
  • COSCO orders five 9,400-TEU container ships
    It will pay $86.9 million for each ship for a total of $434.5 million. They are to be delivered in 2016 and 2017. COSCO also noted that on Dec. 30, it ordered four 64,000-dwt bulk carriers for $27 million each.
  • Venezuelan LSP chooses Kewill platform
  • Report: ILA Baltimore local fined
  • Cargolux CEO search ongoing
  • Hub reports 'solid year'
  • Matson raises $100 million in note sale

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 29, 2014
  • Vessels collide in Singapore
    Some spillage of bunker fuel reported.
  • Fujairah prices flat for third day
    Demand was average and avails were tight.
  • Mid-week prices firm across Europe
    Congestion reported at Gibraltar.
  • Amsterdam announces upgrade
    Dutch port wants to capture more big ship traffic.
  • Panama Canal impasse talks continue
    Talks to resolve costs row enter second day.
  • Wartsila in profit but jobs are to go
    With sales down company announces efficiency drive.
  • IFO movement mixed at Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuels largely tight across major ports in Asia.
  • LNG Bunkers: No clarity on pricing
    'Without knowing the price, it's hard to make investment decisions.'
  • Sinopec suspends bonded fuel oil deliveries to Yangpu
    Suspension expected to last for whole of 2014.
  • Sri Lanka supplier expands operations
    Permanently positions the MT Lanka Marine Kelani at the port of Galle.
  • Marine insurer warns of bunkering frauds
    'A deal that looks too good, probably is,' says Skuld.
  • The black sheep of the particulate family
    Particulates come in many different guises. One variety has been singled out for particular attention at the IMO.

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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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