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July 30, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia exports fall on weaker demand, China property market a worry
  • Evergreen ups Dublin, Liverpool-Rotterdam services
  • Videotel warns of perils of shipboard smart phones and social media
  • Asia-South America cargo surge as average ship size rises to 6,200 TEU
  • Port of Oakland June container volume rises 4.6pc to 205,692 TEU
  • Singapore's manufacturing output increases 0.4pc in June
  • Dachser opens wholly owned office in Seoul for sea and air freight
  • Manila's ICTSI borrows US$350 million for investments, acquisitions
  • Yusen Logistics uses special deck to double stack cargo in boxes
  • Air France to cut freighter capacity on Paris, Amsterdam routes
  • Chennai airport expected to soon open common user air cargo facility
  • Cargolux Airlines will take delivery of its 10th 747-8 freighter
  • Cathay, Cargolux build on their Columbus Rickenbacker connection

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • Govt announces policy for growth of Indian-controlled tonnage
  • Record nominations for MALA 2014
  • Shipping Minister reviews functioning of Major Ports
  • GMB highlights investment opportunities at Mumbai roadshow
  • Kamarajar Port organises interactive session on automobile exports
  • Adani's $ 15.5-bn Carmichael coal project gets Australia's nod
  • DMICDC appoints consultants for DMIC projects
  • Govt not to change import duty on sugar, says Sitharaman
  • INR 5 lakh cr. worth investment stuck in projects: PMG

Marine Logweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • U.S. sanctions Putin's shipbuilder and its bank
  • Burger Boat books sightseeing vessel order
  • Port state control to crack down on rest hours
  • $112,500 spill penalty follows accidental sinking
  • Thome grabs environmental award from Port of Long Beach
  • Simrad MX series products add GLONASS compatibility
  • Sinopacific books first domestic OSV orders
  • ABS to class world's first CNG carrier

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • Evergreen Line making changes to service covering Ireland/England
  • Georgia Ports Authority releases cargo totals for fiscal year 2014
  • Coast Guard Cutter MELON returns from Bering Sea duty
  • Port of Seattle reports June container numbers
  • Diana Shipping Inc. Oks deal for Diana Containerships stock

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • Results round-up
    A flurry of figures from Diana Shipping, Finnlines, Navios Partners and others
  • Can Yamal's $5bn LNG ships avoid the impact of sanctions?
    International pressure on Russia makes the project's 16 gas carriers a riskier investment
  • Ardmore Shipping rises to slim second-quarter profit
    New tankers joining fleet boost product and chemical carrier owner
  • Diana will continue to expand despite second-quarter losses
    Greek dry bulk firm expects the market to get worse before it gets better
  • Top Ships drops its share offering citing slump in price
    Pistolis hopes for bounce back after a 20% dip
  • China leads in first-half newbuilding orders
    But Cansi predicts slowdown in months ahead
  • Navios Partners swoops for two more containerships
    Insurance settlement boosts second-quarter earnings for Frangou-led partnership
  • Finnlines reports its strongest quarter in eight years
    Grimaldi's Finland-based shortsea subsidiary says it is ready for the 2015 sulphur rules
  • Negative fleet growth for aframax crude tankers on the horizon
    Shrinking fleet should spur earnings' spikes
  • Savannah posts record box volumes
    US east coast port passes 3m teu milestone for first time in its 69-year history
  • Hamburg Süd's CCNI deal valued at $160m
    CCNI board approve the deal based on the current state of box shipping industry
  • Suezmax holds cargo discharge as Iraq launches case to seize crude
    Tanker at the centre of Kurdish oil ownership dispute remains at Galveston
  • P3's collapse gives Hong Kong a reprieve, but alliances still reduce port calls
    World's fourth-largest port loses five boxship visits per week this year under G6 and CKYHE
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    The boxship fleet capacity increased in June to reach 17.5m teu
  • Höegh LNG Partners launches IPO in New York
    Master limited partnership raises funds as it seeks long-term charters
  • Closing the gap at Hapag-Lloyd
    How will new shareholders and a change of management influence the culture and future direction of the German carrier?
  • Indian seafarer feared dead after falling off tanker
    Australian authority calls off searches for 13-year Wallem veteran
  • Aronnax: Ballast your opinion here
    How prepared is the industry for the ballast water convention, and how fair will enforcement be?
  • Australia approves $9.4bn Adani coal mine
    Queensland project could boost dry bulk shipping to India
  • Overt state control of ports expansion fading
    Governments increasingly look to the market when making development decisions, says Drewry
  • Seaspan sees small gain in revenue amid weak charter market
    Capital markets move adds to war chest

Sea-webweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • Shipping warned about threat of Ebola virus
    As the fears over the spread of the Ebola Virus in West Africa continue, marine insurers say clients have to ensure their crews take every precaution. Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs have issued warnings to shipowners over the risk of Ebola and told members crews need to be made fully aware of
  • Top Ships pulls the plug on offering plan
    NASDAQ-listed Top Ships has voluntarily withdrawn its registration statement for a share sale in light of its depressed stock price. In June, Top raised $20M via a heavily discounted equity offering, well below the $30M it had targeted. The company filed a registration statement for the sale of up
  • UN bans North Korean vessel fleet
    North Korean vessel operator Ocean Maritime Management (OMM) has been banned by the United Nations in the aftermath of a weapons exporting investigation. OMM operated the 14,000dwt general cargo ship Chong Chon Gang, which was seized in July 2013 by Panama after military equipment was found hidden
  • Navios expands its box-ship exposure
    NYSE-listed Navios Partners has confirmed two more container-ship acquisitions as it continues to diversify its fleet. The partnership will acquire a pair of 2006-built, 8,204teu vessels for a total of $117.7M. The ships will be delivered in 4Q14 and chartered out for a minimum of four years at
  • Tanker in Kurdish oil dispute faces arrest
    American authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a tanker loaded with 1M barrels of Kurdish crude that has become entwined in Middle East geopolitics. As of 29 July, the Suezmax United Kalavryta, owned and managed by Piraeus-based Marine Management Services, has been anchored roughly 95km (60
  • Seaspan to extend Carlyle JV
    Container ship lessor Seaspan and private equity firm Carlyle plan to extend their asset-purchasing joint venture (JV) by another year. Greater China Intermodal Investments (GCI) was formed in 2011 between Seaspan, Carlyle, Tiger Group Investments and Seaspan founder Dennis Washington. The initial
  • Qingdao Wuchuan wins first CNG carrier order
    Chinese shipbuilder Qingdao Wuchuan Heavy Industry has won an order for the world's first ever compressed natural gas (CNG) carrier from Indonesian state-owned power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN). The 2,200m³ vessel will have an overall length of 110m, fly the Indonesian flag and will
  • NCL cautious about third quarter
    NASDAQ-listed Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) doubled its adjusted profits during the second quarter of this year but has disappointed investors with tempered guidance relating to the third. NCL posted net income of $111.6M for 2Q14 against a loss of $8.8M in 2Q13. Excluding special items, adjusted net
  • Togo pilots single window
    The pilot phase of a Single Window for Foreign Trade in Togo was officially launched on 30 June. Known as SEGUCE Togo (the Société d'Exploitation du Guichet Unique pour le Commerce Extérieur au Togo), it is one structural reform that aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Togolese economy and
  • Tanker confirmed as hijacked in Gulf of Guinea
    A product tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Ghana, the vessel's owner confirmed today (29 July). The Kiribati-flagged Hai Soon 6 was hijacked by 10 heavily armed pirates off the coast of Ghana early on 26 July, a spokesperson for owner Hai Soon Diesel & Trading Pte Ltd said. Since then, the
  • Sinopacific wins orders for AHTS and PSV ships
    Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group announced yesterday (28 July) that it has been awarded newbuilding contracts by Shenzhen Huawei Offshore Shipping Transport (Huawei Offshore), a subsidiary of Shanghai Salvage. The orders are for the construction of three Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels (AHTSs) and
  • Hutchison profits fall
    Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's profits for 2Q14 have fallen 15% year-on-year to HKD637.4M ($82.2M). HPH Trust also saw operating profits drop by 8% this quarter to HKD874.4M, while revenue increased by 1% to HKD3,063M. For the year to June, throughput of HPH's deepwater ports
  • Seafarer shot in attack off Malaysia
    A seafarer has been reported as shot in the neck during an attack on a Mongolian-flagged tanker off Malaysia. He is now in hospital and recovering, according to maritime security consultancy Dryad Maritime. The product tanker, owned by Ji Xiang Marine Services, was boarded by pirates about 2nm south
  • VLGC rates soften as charterers hold back
    Rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers have dropped after hitting a record high last week. Brokers attributed this to several factors. First, LPG traders have been holding back on transactions ahead of Saudi ARAMCO releasing contract prices for August term shipments for August. "Some traders
  • Evergreen to improve UK and Ireland services
    Taiwanese container carrier Evergreen Line is to offer a twice-weekly service to Dublin, Ireland, and slots on a weekly basis to Liverpool in the UK from its European hub in Rotterdam. On the Rotterdam-Dublin route, Evergreen will run its own independent service on a weekly shuttle basis and will
  • Campaign launched to check rest hour compliance
    The maritime authorities of the Paris and the Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have launched a campaign to ensure watchkeeping personnel comply with the number of rest hours stipulated by the 1978 STCW Convention. The inspection campaign will be conducted from 1 September
  • Danaos cites 'green shoots'
    NYSE-listed containership lessor Danaos says that it sees evidence of improved fundamentals despite booking lower revenues in its latest quarter. The company posted a net income of $16.6M for 2Q14 against $19.5M in 2Q13. Excluding special items, adjusted net income was largely unchanged at $11.6M
  • Sewol survivors claim little help from Coast Guard
    Danwon High School students who survived the capsizing of the ferry Sewol testified yesterday (28 July) at the trial of 15 of the ferry's crew members who are accused of involuntary manslaughter and criminal abandonment. The Sewol capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju journey on 16 April, leaving
  • SHI releases better than expected 2Q14 results
    Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of South Korea's big three shipbuilders reported 2Q14 results which significantly beat consensus forecasts thanks to changes in its offshore order levels. SHI announced on 25 July that its 2Q14 net profits dropped 8.6% year-on-year (y/ y) to KRW262.9Bn ($257M).
  • China to publish guide to Arctic navigation in October
    China's Transport Ministry has announced that a guide to Arctic navigation will be published in October. Making the announcement yesterday (28 July), the guide, which will be called Navigation Guidance for Arctic Route (Northeast Passage) will be published by China Communications Press. The guide

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • UPS earnings reflect improving economic growth
    Strong business demand for package and freight transportation drove volumes and revenue higher at UPS in the second quarter. The largest U.S. transportation company, UPS benefited from solid growth in e-commerce, increased industrial activity in the U.S. and rising demand in Europe and Asia for U.S. exports. A one-time $665 million...
  • Drewry: Air rates up in June after May losses
    The Drewry East-West Air Freight Price Index rose to 101.6 in June. Full-size chart Air freight spot rates on Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index made up some of the ground lost in May last month, continuing year-over-year pricing gain trends. Related Sunny peak season expected as China exports strengthen. The index rose...
  • Vancouver penalty system cutting truck turn times
    Average turn times have dropped at Port Metro Vancouver. Full-size chart Last winter, congestion at Port Metro Vancouver was so bad that it triggered a month-long strike by hundreds of truck drivers. Four months later, turn times are averaging less than an hour, thanks to a government-imposed system of penalties for terminals...
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines eyes new routes after record first-half volume
    AirBridgeCargo Boeing 747-400ERF freighterAirBridgeCargo Airlines, Russia's largest scheduled cargo carrier, plans to add more routes and boost frequencies of existing services over the next six months after traffic soared 16 percent to an all-time high in the first half of the year. The Volga-Dnepr subsidiary transported 188,354 tons of cargo in...
  • Baltic short sea carrier reports best quarter in eight years
    Finnlines, a leading Baltic short sea shipping line, today posted its biggest quarterly profit in eight years as it sold surplus ships, axed loss-making routes and disposed of non-core operations. The Finnish roll-on, roll-off carrier booked a profit of €14.7 million ($20 million) in the three months through June, compared with...
  • Savannah moves 3 million TEUs in fiscal year
    Container ship at the Port of Savannah. Photo: spirit of america / Shutterstock.comThe Port of Savannah broke the three-million-TEU mark for the first time in its recently ended fiscal year, a new record for the port. The Port of Savannah's throughput reached 3.1 million TEUs in fiscal 2014. Full-size chart The Georgia Ports...
  • TRAC: Chassis providers want voice in NY-NJ 'gray' pool
    TRAC Intermodal CEO Keith Lovetro says he's optimistic a "gray" chassis pool can be created for the Port of New York and New Jersey, but that chassis providers should have a say in how the portwide pool is governed. "We would have difficulty supporting any pool where we didn't have a...
  • Sunny peak season expected as China exports strengthen
    A series of positive factors have lined up in China's export space, not least the double-digit growth in June, raising expectations that the recent strong performance of air and ocean cargo volumes will extend into a solid peak season. China's exports in June rose 11.4 percent year-over-year, pushing up ocean container...
  • Low-sulfur bunker fuel prices sink to six-month low
    The price of low-sulfur fuel per metric ton in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, a global indicator of bunker prices, has dropped $46.21 in six weeks. Full-size chart Spot prices for low-sulfur bunker fuel sank for the sixth straight week last week, a total drop of just over 7 percent. The price of low-sulfur fuel...
  • Transport Corp. of India's profit up in Q1
    Transport Corp. of India reported its net income in the first fiscal quarter, from April to June, was $2.7 million, surging 16 percent year-over-year from $2.3 million. Quarterly income was $87 million, up 8.5 percent from $80 million for the corresponding period in 2013. "The positive results in the first quarter were...
  • India rail operator trying to clear Nhava Sheva backlog
    State-owned rail operator Container Corp. of India has reiterated its confidence in being able to clear the import backlog at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Nhava Sheva) through greater coordination with all stakeholders. "Our officers are working in close coordination with Railways and port authorities, and making their best efforts to improve...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • NCL explains price hike
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) chief executive Kevin Sheehan says market dynamics, currency fluctuations and new features are behind the leap in newbuilding prices demonstrated in the company's latest order.
  • Safe slides in the second
    Safe Bulkers turned in a second-quarter profit Tuesday but the result was well below what many market forecasters were expecting.
  • Kurdish oil cargo seized
    A US judge has ordered marshals to seize a disputed crude cargo, alleged to have been exported by Iraqi Kurdistan, onboard a Greek-controlled tanker off Galveston.
  • Stemcor row reignites
    Stemcor UK and former director head back to tribunal after failing to settle differences over redundancy.
  • Finnlines on the up
    Finnlines turned in a profit Tuesday that represents its best quarterly result in eight years.
  • TOPS shelves share sale
    Top Ships has abandoned plans to pursue a Wall Street fundraiser in which it was looking to offload approximately $50m worth of new shares.
  • NMM boosts box fleet
    Navios Maritime Partners (Navios) made waves on Wall Street Tuesday after posting a second-quarter profit and announcing plans to acquire a pair of containerships for $117.7m.
  • Diana stays red
    Diana Shipping has slipped to a fractionally deeper than expected loss in the second quarter.
  • Sinopacific raids Cosco
    Wang Xingru has left the top spot at stocklisted Cosco Pacific to join privately-owned Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group as its new chief executive officer.
  • Ardmore sneaks a profit
    Ardmore Shipping has crept into the black in the second quarter of 2014.
  • SSC set for boost
    Singapore Shipping Corp is projecting better times ahead after a slip in first quarter profit.
  • HMD suffers in Q2
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has posted a second consecutive loss for the current financial year.
  • Seaspan deal to lengthen
    Seaspan is looking to extend its newbuilding partnership with the Carlyle Group, Dennis Washington and other investors.
  • PLN in CNG breakthrough
    Indonesian's Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN) has ordered the world's first ever compressed natural gas (CNG) carrier.
  • Sinopacific snares five
    Sinopacific Shipbuilding has netted its first domestic order for offshore support vessels.
  • HHI bleeds in Q2
    Hyundai Heavy Industries has sunk to a deep loss in the second quarter.
  • Wan Hai taps bond market
    Wan Hai Lines has raised TWD 1.8bn ($60m) from a bond issue, the Taiwanese liner company has confirmed.
  • Troim leaves Seatankers post
    Tor Olav Troim has quit his full time post with John Fredriksen's Seatankers Group but is not cutting ties with the Norwegian magnate's empire.
  • Freeport seals Indo deal
    Freeport-McMoRan has reached a deal with the Indonesian government to resume exports of copper concentrates.
  • WOM maintains growth
    Wintermar Offshore Marine (WOM) has reported an 11% growth in first half net profits despite a slightly weaker second quarter.
  • Danaos dips
    Fleet utilization is up for Danaos Corp but this has yet to translate into higher revenues and profits.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • U.S. ratchets up sanctions against Russia
  • Senators highlight coal, grain rail issues
  • Accenture upgrades air cargo pricing software
  • Seaspan wants to become a $10 billion company
    Seaspan has an ambitious orderbook, saying its "managed fleet consists of 109 containerships, representing a total capacity of over 840,000 TEU, including 30 newbuilding containerships" due by the end of 2016.
  • UPS sees revenue gains in Q2
    During the second quarter, UPS saw international small package revenue rise by 6.2 percent, year-over-year, to $3.3 billion, as domestic package revenue increased by 5.2 percent to $8.7 billion. International exports rose 9.1 percent.
  • EU Commission approves Polish LOT rescue aid
  • Exel starts North American freight brokerage
  • FAA could fine Southwest $12 million for improper repairs
    "Safety is our top priority, and that means holding airlines responsible for the repairs their contractors undertake," Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. The carrier has 30 days to respond to the charges.
  • U.S. steel imports fall 11% in June
    Steel imports from Canada were up just more than 1 percent to 534,000 net tons, while imports from South Korea dropped almost 22 percent to 457,000 net tons, after a 45-percent increase in May.
  • Gaza supporters plan protest at Port of Oakland
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. ports receive $100 million in security funding
  • Commerce cites dumping of Chinese solar panels

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 29, 2014
  • Singaporean vessel hijacked off Ghana
    Vessel and crew have yet to be located.
  • Mixed outlook on prices across Europe
    Good avails reported at German port of Hamburg.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    There was a public holiday in Fujairah, Suez.
  • UK marine lubricants and fuel supplier opens new base
    Facility comprises new office and depot.
  • 'Eco' shipowner books a profit
    Over half of fleet in water and earning, company says.
  • Sniffer technology explored in the US
    Planes could boost ability to check ships for compliance in remote parts of North American ECA.
  • Finnlines returns to profit in H1
    Expresses confidence for 2015 ECA changes.
  • Mixed trading seen across Asia
    Strong demand reported in Singapore.
  • Iceland: Call to restrict ships' emissions
    Cruise visitor numbers are on the rise.
  • Operators urged to plan and prepare to avoid fuel switch blackouts
    Operators in North Europe must be ready by New Year's Eve as 'there will be no grace period' in implementing ECA sulphur limit.
  • Ship battery system wins financial backing
    Battery maker set for 'aggressive' growth.
  • Cruise line returns to black
    Bunker savings drive up Q2 results.
  • T&T eyes bunkering opportunity in Haiti
    Countries cooperating on energy supplies.

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