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January 31, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • London Gateway bags Hamburg Sud and Hapag-Lloyd from Tilbury Docks
  • Ships advised to steer clear of Hong Kong-Macau yacht race
  • Baltimore dockers' union fined US$3.8 million in damages for 3-day strike
  • Faced with bumper domestic crop to sell, China blocks US grain imports
  • Savannah posts 7.4pc December box growth, targets 3 million TEU by July
  • CP Rail profits up 80.7pc to US$782.5 million as revenues rise 8pc
  • EU MPs seek stricter nitric dioxide reporting from smaller vessels
  • Guizhou's expressways now total 3,281 kilometres in 2013
  • Inner Mongolia's expressway links with eight big neighbouring cities
  • Jiangsu's Nantong port volume up 10.6pc to 205 million tonnes
  • Weihai port box volume up 16.6pc to 650,000 TEU in 2013
  • Shandong coastal port volume up 8.1pc to 12.1 million TEU in 2013
  • Beijing-Hangzhou Canal north Suzhou section cargo traffic breaks record
  • Wuzhou becomes largest container river port in Guangxi
  • Manila's ICTSI sells 25pc of Nigeria Lekki box shop to CMA Terminals
  • No one hurt when Canadian National freight derails in New Brunswick
  • CMA CGM offers Mozambique feeder serving Quelimane and Pemba
  • ATA truckers celebrate 2013 as best year for-hire tonnage in 15 years
  • Damco upgrades Suzhou and Hangzhou offices, plans 8 more in north Asia
  • Charleston mulls collaboration with rivals to accommodate bigger ships
  • China's first 10,000-tonne heavy rail freight line to open this year
  • Changi handles record number of passengers, flight movements in 2013
  • Bombardier increases aircraft delivery, orders despite slow economy
  • Russia's AirBridgeCargo achieves 5pc higher volumes in 2013
  • FedEx offers SMEs New Year's Resolutions on winning global sales

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • Arun Kumar Gupta assumes charge as SCI CMD
  • DNV GL's position paper sees LNG, hybrid propulsion solutions among the alternative fuel mix for global shipping in future
  • SRS Business Conclave 2014 strategises on promoting liner business across geographies
  • Facilities would be provided at Bhaucha Dhakka, says Deora
  • France's Dunkirk port sees record box cargo volume in 2013
  • Cargo train linking East China & Central Asia commences operation
  • CWC seeks strategic alliance partner for its Dronagiri facility
  • Grape exports to increase despite fall in production
  • INR turns weak after US Federal Reserve announcement
  • Six firms to set up mega solar power project in Rajasthan
  • South Korea seeks drastic cut in import duties

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Arcole Industries raises offer for Mory Ducros
  • PKP Cargo studying link between Poland and Luxembourg
  • TNT Express to retain its domestic Brazil business
  • Port Corpus Christi strengthens intermodal trade
  • "Yes" to closer technical collaboration
  • JAL reduces international cargo surcharge
  • New director for CMA CGM South Africa
  • ID Logistics reports impressive turnover growth in 2013
  • CMA CGM reinforces Middle East to Somalia link
  • Switzerland and Italy ink railway agreement
  • Single fee for all Air Canada screenings in UK
  • Cargolux straightening out CEO nomination matters
  • Prize for president of Zim Americas
  • Stabile Seitwärtsbewegung
  • BTK phases in new logistics centre in southern Germany
  • Leclerc investing in fleet
  • Ein Blick zurück - der Schifffahrtsmarkt 1939 und heute
  • Iran and China said to be planning common cargo airline
  • SBB reinforced in French-speaking region

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • BAE Systems launches first Jackson Offshore PSV
  • Detyens wins $9.65 million Navy contract
  • Sea ice delays delivery of first Davie Cecon newbuild
  • Kongsberg to be major supplier for Petrofac newbuild
  • MSRC in Alaska NTV support alliance
  • Kirby reports record earnings
  • Vigor Marine wins $6.6 million MSC contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • Port association pleased with President's stand on transportation
  • Six U.S. maritime acadamies net Maritime Administration funds
  • Boeing honoring Seahawks with special 747-8 livery
  • Spill resonders teaming up for coverage of Western Alaska
  • Change of command today for Sitka Coast Guard Cutter

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • Too squeezed to pay the fees
    Downturn drives three small players to quit Dutch shipowner group
  • Stolt-Nielsen warns of excessive orders for chemical carrier
    Easy access to equity raises new threat of oversupply
  • Gas and chemical tankers boost Stolt-Nielsen
    Strong spring for VLGC owners, says chief executive
  • Nakilat secures $669m to double Maran joint venture's LNG fleet
    UPDATED: Lloyd's List understands that Nakilat is acquiring a participation in two recently built Maran Gas newbuildings
  • Problems with refrigerated containers? Perish the thought
    TT Club's claims executive, Mike Yarwood, outlines the key elements in managing risk and minimising claims
  • Carrier reliability slips to two-year low
    SeaIntel flags a 'worrying' dip in box lines' on-time performance
  • Europe wants mandatory standards for armed guards
    ISO 28007 will not create a level playing field if member states remain unwilling
  • Dutch ban on private maritime security firms hurts local owners
    Hardline stance deters inward investment, says Netelenbos
  • Saudi Arabia opens new container gateway
    Low-key start for King Abdullah Port
  • Jeddah expands to meet demand
    The only way is up as volume growth feeds investment in infrastructure
  • Kirby posts record fourth-quarter earnings
    Tank barge operator books $643m
  • Brazil aims to boost its presence in offshore shipbuilding
    Petrobras partner is learning from experienced international players
  • Members give North and Sunderland Marine merger the go-ahead
    Sunderland will operate a subsidiary company
  • China Shipping Development takes the pain and looks to a better 2014
    Provisions against losses expected this year are already accounted for in fiscal 2013
  • Mexico will create new tanker trades
    Sweeping energy reforms will lead to rising tanker shipments to Europe and Asia
  • Legal grey area for lines as Brussels opens antitrust proceedings
    Commission to investigate whether freight rate announcements represent unlawful price signalling
  • Ballast convention's billion dollar bill
    Treatment type approval remains a problem
  • Navios Partners eyes more boxships
    Bullish owner is in no rush to recharter nine bulkers at 'very early' stage of recovery
  • Pacific & Atlantic buys one arrested panamax and ponders a second
    Sea Resolute becomes the largest vessel yet as Pateras returns to bulk
  • Second collision off Singapore as NYK boxship collides with barge
    MPA makes progress on clean-up after earlier incident with Cosco boxship and chemtanker

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • Piracy suspects arrive in Seychelles
    Five suspected Somali pirates arrived in Seychelles last night.1473145.timg
  • Nordea staged strong 4Q
    Nordea says the profitability of its business staged a strong recovery in the final quarter of 2013 and the whole year's operating profit also increased significantly on 2012
  • Fuel savings for Clipper Group's modified ship
    Clipper Group, the Copenhagen-based diversified shipping group, said one of its ships has accrued substantial fuel savings after its bulbous bow and rudder bulb were replaced with ones of a new design
  • Stolt Tankers lift Stolt-Nielsen results
    Stolt-Nielson's chemical tanker unit helped the company to improve its performance both in the final quarter and the full financial year 2013
  • Baltic ro-ro and cargo trades remain subdued
    Ro-ro and general cargo liftings in the lower Baltic region remain subdued, according to the latest throughput figures from Germany's Baltic Sea ports
  • Fortescue exports up 40%, guidance down
    Fortescue shipments rose above 40% in 4Q13, but target output fell, according to the miner's report to the Australian Stock exchange today
  • NZ inspector injured on Korean fishing vessel
    A New Zealand government inspector has lost his arm after an accident on board the Korean fishing vessel Sur Este 700 south of Bluff
  • Vantage Drilling cancels drillship order at STX
    A drillship that US-based Vantage Drilling originally ordered at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding was cancelled, after attempts to transfer the order to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering fell through
  • Aurora emerges as the new kid on LPG block
    Yet another newcomer has emerged in LPG shipping
  • Supramax market still struggling in Asia
    Supramaxes in Asia continue to struggle amid an ongoing dearth of Indonesian ore cargoes
  • Kenya buys new offshore patrol vessel
    Kenya's maritime security will shortly be boosted by a new offshore patrol vessel
  • MISC profits could improve this year
    Malaysian shipping company MISC may see better 2014 profits, as earnings from its oil tanker, chemical tanker and LNG businesses are expected to improve, said an analyst today
  • Cash windfall for Mombasa port
    Infrastructure upgrades and customs streamlining at the port of Mombasa, Kenya have been made possible by a KSh2.5Bn ($1.5M) grant from the US government
  • NYK box ship collides with barge in Singapore
    A box ship has collided with a barge in Singapore this morning, the second such accident in the city-state in less than 24 hours
  • CSDC forecasts $344M losses for 2013
    China Shipping Development (CSDC), a bulk shipping arm of China Shipping Group, predicts it will sink to at least 2.1Bn yuan ($344M) in losses for 2013

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • Volume, Pricing Gains Boost UPS Freight
    UPS Freight, the trucking arm of $55.4 billion package giant UPS, increased less-than-truckload revenue 5.3 percent or $125 million in 2013 to $2.5 billion. UPS Freight LTL revenue, 2008-2013 Full-size chart That's a higher growth rate than in 2012, when the fourth-largest LTL carrier as ranked by revenue increased its annual sales by 3.5...
  • UPS, E-commerce and the 'Deferred' Economy
    The latest earnings from UPS reveal two trends that might at first seem contradictory: e-commerce is growing in leaps and bounds globally, and customers are choosing to defer delivery on packages to get greater savings. Surely, as the holiday delivery debacle at UPS seemed to show, people ordering online want their...
  • Maersk to Launch New Reefer Technology
    Maersk Container Industry has teamed up with Primaira, a Boston-based technology company, to develop a high ozone air cleaning system for refrigerated containers that will help ocean carriers capture more of the $14 billion-a-year market for transporting cut flowers from airlines. The A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiary said test trials have shown that...
  • Executive and Congressional Support for Foreign Trade Zones Needed to Fulfill President's Call for Export Growth
    Daniel GriswoldPresident Obama's 2014 State of the Union address included welcome pledges of support for U.S. manufacturers and exporters. But there was no mention of the ambitious goal the president set in announcing the National Export Initiative just four years ago - to double U.S. exports by 2014. After an...
  • CP's Harrison Expects Rail Consolidation Within Six Years
    Canadian Pacific Railway CEO and President E. Hunter Harrison doesn't think the Class I industry will go another five to six year without some consolidation. One path would be a "merger across the Mississippi River," in which the each of the Western U.S-based Class I railroads merges with an Eastern counterpart,...
  • Despite Holiday Woes, UPS Revenue Rises on Strong Global Volume
    What did the holiday delivery debacle cost UPS? The company's fourth-quarter earnings results suggests a figure somewhere in the neighborhood of $178 million. Extraordinary increases in volume filled UPS package vans, trucks and planes in the 2013 fourth quarter, but higher costs took a bite out of earnings. Operating profit for the...
  • A New Take on Alliances
    I'm not sure the shipping world needs another article on the emergence of apparent super alliances such as the P3 and G6 (or 8). But I do have perspectives I haven't seen in writing, based on being in this industry for 40 years, seeing the industry turn over two or...
  • YRC, Lenders Work on Refinancing Plan
    With a $300 million debt-for-equity swap under way, YRC Worldwide is racing to clear one last hurdle to refinance its long-term debt before a February deadline. The company is negotiating with lenders to secure a new $450 million asset-based loan and a new $700 million term loan, for a total refinancing...
  • TNT Express to Keep Brazil Unit
    TNT Express today announced it will retain its domestic delivery operation in Brazil following the termination of talks with potential bidders for the business. "There was interest in the business, but ultimately not an acceptable price or conditions," the Dutch logistics and parcel delivery group said. "As a result of the turnaround...
  • Cargotec's MacGregor completes acquisition of Aker Solutions' mooring and loading systems unit
    Cargotec's MacGregor has completed the acquisition of the mooring and loading systems unit from Aker Solutions. Cargotec announced the agreement to acquire the unit in October 2013 for an enterprise value of approximately EUR 180 million. The unit will be consolidated into MacGregor's results as of 1 February 2014. "The addition...
  • Canadian Pacific Looks to Domestic Intermodal for Growth
    CP locomotive with intermodal trainCanadian Pacific Railway is targeting domestic intermodal as one of the two biggest drivers of growth for the company in the coming years. The railroad said it has already gained market share though new services. "In my previous experiences, you've got to go out there and prove...
  • Port of NY-NJ Charts a New Course
    As the Port of New York and New Jersey enters 2014, everyone's trying to prevent a recurrence of 2013. Last year was one to forget for the port's customers. New York-New Jersey's reputation was battered by summer-long operational problems that produced tens of millions of dollars in losses for truckers, terminals...
  • Transport Corp. of India's Profit Surges
    Trucking and logistics giant Transport Corp. of India reported its net income in the third fiscal quarter, which ended Dec. 31, 2013, was $2.3 million, jumping 27 percent year-over-year from $1.8 million. Quarterly revenue climbed 4 percent from a year earlier to $82.4 million, the company said in a written statement. TCI's...
  • Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Demand Fell in 2013
    Asia's leading airlines saw international air cargo demand contract last year despite a partial recovery in the final quarter. Preliminary figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines revealed brisk growth in passenger numbers but a 0.6 percent contraction in international air cargo demand despite a 1.1 percent increase in capacity. Andrew...
  • Truck Efficiency -- Time to Get on Board
    "For the last eight years, the United States has reduced our carbon emissions more than any other nation on earth." - President Barack Obama, State of the Union, Jan. 2014 You may not have watched the 2014 State of the Union address by President Obama and, if you did, you may...
  • HSBC Economist: Weak Yen Could Lift Japan's Exports
    Japanese export volumes could finally surge this year after a disappointing 2013 as manufacturers start to reflect the decline of the yen in more competitive pricing in overseas markets, according to one leading economist. Japanese exports increased 15.3 percent year-on-year in December by value, with major gains seen in the auto,...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • Tsakos seeks extension
    Tsakos Energy Navigation does not appear to have abandoned plans to pen another LNG carrier at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea.
  • TEN taps Wall Street
    Tsakos Energy Navigation of Greece has turned to the capital markets for the cash it needs to modernise and expand its fleet of tankers and LNG carriers.
  • MarAd shares the wealth
    The US Maritime Administration (MarAd) is ploughing cash into six of the nation's maritime academies.
  • Watching Capital for growth
    Dividend-hungry investors will be listening for hints about Capital Product Partners' growth strategy when it reports fourth-quarter earnings.
  • Finnlines reels in ro-ro
    Finnlines Plc (Finnlines) has assumed ownership of an ageing ro-ro controlled by its German subsidiary.
  • ISC locks away cape
    International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has put its only capsize bulker on a term-charter lasting through the year, executives revealed today.
  • Exmar in the money
    Exmar turned in a fourth-quarter profit Thursday thanks in part to the improved performance of its LPG division.
  • GranEnergia bags cash
    Brazilian owner GranEnergia has bagged $150m in financing from Mizuho Bank and Itau BBA International for a sophisticated offshore accomodation newbuilding.
  • Warwick ups DHT stake
    UK hedge fund Warwick Capital has emerged as a major investor in expanding crude tanker owner DHT Holdings.
  • Lack of liquidity
    Croatia's Tankerska Plovidba is going private because not enough of its shares are traded.
  • Knightsbridge in the frame
    John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge tankers is rumoured to have added a modern capesize bulker to its fleet.
  • VLCC rates falling fast
    VLCC rates are coming down hard this week amid intense competition for cargoes.
  • Gupta confirmed at SCI
    Arun Kumar Gupta has been confirmed as the new chairman and managing director of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).
  • JMU scoops AHTS
    K Line-backed OJC orders newbuilding to ABS class at Japanese yard.
  • Fourth quarter cleansing
    China Shipping has thrown the kitchen sink into its two listed subsidiaries during the fourth quarter to avoid a rerun of the pressure heaped on China Cosco this year, Barclays Capital says.
  • Kirby sets record
    US tank-barge giant Kirby Corporation has posted its best-ever earnings in the fourth quarter.
  • Big outbreak hits RCL
    An outbreak of a stomach virus on a Royal Caribbean (RCL) cruiseship has been called the worst for 20 years.
  • Capital cuts BW LPG stake
    Capital Group of the US has cashed in some of its chips in Oslo-listed VLGC heavyweight BW LPG.
  • CSDC digs deep
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is providing up to $500m to help its Hong Kong unit pay back offshore loans.
  • Sasebo cuts loss
    Japan's Sasebo Heavy Industries has reduced its loss in the first nine months, but is predicting a weak finish to the year.
  • Niini takes a back seat
    Aker Arctic managing director Mikko Niini is retiring as part of a management reshuffle which sees former Wartsila chief executive Ole Johansson installed as chairman.
  • Pateras pounces at auction
    Nikolas Pateras of Pacific & Atlantic has pounced on another panamax bulker as he continues to grow his fleet, this time a ship previously controlled by compatriot owner Alert Shipmanagement.
  • Tankers spur Stolt
    A continued recovery at its tanker division has helped Stolt-Nielsen to a stronger than anticipated fourth quarter showing.
  • Dof sells out
    Norway's Dof has sold out its NOK 700m ($113.39m) bond issue.
  • Duty-free in Iran
    Iran's Ports and Maritime Organisation is to exempt overseas container lines from paying duty on cargoes in a bid to lure them back.
  • Wallenius takes options
    Wallenius Lines has declared an option for two additional post-panamax car carrier newbuildings in China.
  • CSDC's costly charters
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is taking a $57.36m hit after calculating future losses from chartering in two VLCCs and a capesize.
  • Yards seal flotel deal
    Mexican oil company Pemex is spending $407m on two floating accommodation vessels in Spain.
  • North ties the knot
    Members of the North of England Club and Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance (SMMI) have voted in favour of a proposal to merge.
  • NADL drops on debut
    North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has made a disappointing debut in New York with its share price ending the day down almost 8%.
  • Boxship bashes barge
    Singapore has seen a second collision between two ships in less than twenty four hours, it emerged Thursday.
  • Prang off Singapore
    A chemical tanker and a containership have collided in waters off Singapore, but pollution is said to be light.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • New JaxPort master plan focuses on rail, harbor access
    The plan includes recommendations for stepped-up efforts to develop direct intermodal rail access and deepen the harbor, as well as relocating some container operations from the Talleyrand Terminal to minimize maintenance dredging.
  • Panalpina adds product assembly to service offering
    Panalpina did not disclose the identity of the company, but said it is now managing the assembly of semi-knocked down units for base stations at cell phone towers.
  • NY/NJ Port Authority considering sale of rail assets
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed a report that it is "considering all options for the future of ExpressRail, including its future privatization." ExpressRail is the port's on-dock rail facility.
  • UPS reports fourth-quarter strain due to weather, volume
    "The increased volume put a strain on our network, causing delays. In response, UPS deployed additional people and equipment, placing a greater emphasis on service than cost," UPS' CEO said.
  • Arkansas Best ends 2013 with gain
  • African cargo carrier to launch in February
    Khuphuka Kings Airways will begin scheduled cargo flights from its base at the King Shaka International Airport in Durban, South Africa, to Lubumbashi, Congo, in February.
  • Canadian Pacific reports $6 billion record year
  • Drewry: Air freight rates cool in December
  • AutoInfo changes name to Sunteck
  • Maersk-Rickmers to 'flag out' breakbulk ship
  • C.H. Robinson moves into Austria
  • Executive moves
  • N.Y. importer of illegal piranhas 'driven by greed'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 30, 2014
  • More warnings of impact from sulphur regulations
    Ferry tickets will cost 33% more.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah
    Avails for MGO reported tight in Cape Town.
  • Prices stick to upward trend across Europe
    Congestion reported at Gibraltar.
  • Sri Lanka's JHK posts group profit
    But bunkering business flounders in full year results.
  • EU Environment Committee under attack over SOx monitoring
    Committee's position makes 'little sense', says environmental campaign group.
  • Rotterdam sees another fall in bunker volumes
    Year-on-year sales down by 4.5%.
  • Stolt-Nielsen rides stronger tanker market
    But says, overall, recovery will be slow.
  • Singapore: 'Tight supply' in February
    February derivative 180 cSt price heads to three-month high.
  • Interest in LNG bunkering growing
    Studies on LNG bunkering need common approach.
  • Asian bunker prices marginally up
    Offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Busan will be closed on Friday.
  • South Korean bunker sales fall
    Sales volume has fallen by 16% in 2013.
  • Ideas on reducing emissions to attract government cash
    UK offering $7 million for proposals.
  • Another Singapore vessel collision causes fuel leak
    'The two vessels involved in the collision are currently safely anchored and in stable condition', says MPA.
  • Car carrier orders fuel-saving vessels
    Ship design marries large capacity with low fuel consumption.
  • 'Good progress' in bunker spill clean up at Singapore
    No further spillage of bunker fuel from Feihe, says MPA.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- 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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