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February 2, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL sales up 3.5pc to US$5.8 billion in '14 with less cash per box
  • Big 3 in black: MOL profit slips 15pc, NYK up .03pc, 'K' Line soars 110pc
  • Hanjin cuts loss 37.8pc, delivers US$750 million operating profit
  • MSC takes on charter, new 15,908-TEU Istanbul from Korea's STX
  • CN intermodal volume surges 10pc on US west coast diversions
  • China Shipbuilding takes over Wartsila's 2-stroke engine business
  • TS Lines starts new weekly link serving Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong
  • NileDutch names latest 3,510-TEU newbuilding for West Africa-Asia loop
  • Beijing subsidises Chinese solar panels: US International Trade Commission
  • World Trade Organisation deems Argentina's import restrictions illegal
  • GAC Houston warehouse gains free trade zone status from US customs
  • Gibraltar hosts IBIA's regional forum on bunkering problems February 24
  • Changi Airport's 2014 cargo volume flat at 1.84 million tonnes
  • Record-setting LAX posts 3.8pc cargo increase to 2,001,152 tonnes in 2014
  • Manaus, Brazil becomes Cargolux's 100th 747-8F destination

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
  • CHAs encouraged to become MTOs & move up the value chain
  • NileDutch names second of four vessels optimised for West Africa trade
  • Provide tax holidays & incentives to shipbuilding industry, MoS tells FinMin
  • Shipping sector urged to monitor developments in wake of Greek govt change
  • Wan Hai Lines' Gandhidham office to commence operations today
  • Suzuki to export 10-15 pc of cars manufactured in Gujarat plant: Bhargava
  • Govt may spend INR 20K cr. to develop three new ports in Maharashtra: Gadkari
  • JNPT celebrates Republic Day
  • Labour issues at US West Coast ports hit apple & pear imports
  • PM to head National Sagarmala Apex Committee
  • TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS
  • US presses for full check of cargo from India to detect arms & radioactive materials
  • Vizag Port handles record iron ore throughput of 6.8 mt
  • Highway projects worth INR 3,300-cr. commissioned in Punjab
  • ...registers massive increase in consolidated PAT for Q3 & nine months
  • Adani Enterprises announces demerger of port & power businesses
  • Cabinet nod awaited for further increasing export subsidy on raw sugar
  • Delayed infra projects to be taken up for review
  • Forex reserves down by $97.9 m to $322.03 bn
  • Govt may bring back interest subvention scheme
  • Govt to prepare export strategy to check widening trade deficit with China
  • India, US to resume talks on investment
  • INR plunges by 44 paise to end at 61.86 against dollar
  • New national textile policy after Budget, says Gangwar
  • Refiners to cut crude oil imports from Iran
  • Concern about executive 'brain drain' from developing countries seen as misplaced

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Swiss forwarder Bruno Loi invests in fleet
  • New vice-directors for Swiss federal roads office
  • First Volvo trucks join Freshlinc Fleet
  • Andrew Rodden leaves Paris to join Bibby
  • Port of Hamilton notes cargo volume upsurge
  • Kombiverkehr hauls more international shipments
  • Jet Aviation Vienna chooses FBO supervisor
  • Davies Turner boosts Dutch freight services
  • ATC (Holland) now CAL's GSA in Netherlands
  • AAL starts Japan operation
  • Lambert takes lead at Champ Cargosystems
  • IAG - Aer Lingus success, seducing Qatar Airways
  • Russia constructing new rail line to bypass Ukraine
  • Everything, but not standing still
  • MOL HK now a tier 2 AEO
  • WCI rises in the countdown to CNY

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 30, 2015
  • EC TEN-T port spending 2015 trickles through
    Announcements are gradually filtering through from the European Commission's (EC) press office about this year's port-related spending plans under the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) project. This project aims to create more efficient trade corridors across the region. In addition to the
  • Labour strife hits ICTSI Oregon
    ICTSI Oregon, billed by the US Port of Portland as an alternative to high-cost congested terminals on the US West Coast, is itself feeling the effects of a significant fall in productivity. The box terminal operator, a subsidiary of Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc
  • Ezra bags multiple subsea contracts worth $65M
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider, Ezra Holdings (Ezra) has secured multiple contracts from various energy companies valued at more than $65M, including options. The contracts were signed by Ezra's subsea services division, EMAS AMC, and the scope of the work involves project management,
  • Missing tanker recovered off Tanjung Penawar, Malaysia
    A Malaysian-flagged chemical tanker, the Sun Birdie, has been found off Malaysia, after losing all communications with its owner, Teguh Samudera, on 28 January. According to AISLive, the 1,138dwt, 1993-bulit tanker's last known position was at 001°19.388'N, 104°12.343'E, about 1nm south of Tanjung
  • News insight: Mental health risks put in spotlight
    Suicide is a global health crisis, with seafaring the second most high-risk occupation. Yet this tragedy can be prevented, reports IHS Maritime's Girija Shettar This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first global report on suicide, prompted by more than 800,000 deaths
  • DSME wins order for two VLCCs from Angelicoussis Group
    South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has won an order for two 319,000-tonne VLCCs worth $99M each from the Angelicoussis Group. The tankers will be managed by Angelicoussis' subsidiary Maran Tankers Management. Each ship will have a length of 336m and a width of
  • Rising VLCC orders unlikely to lift South Korean shipbuilders
    Although the growing use of VLCCs for oil storage bodes well for the shipbuilding and shipping markets, South Korean shipbuilders will see limited benefits, Youngsoo Han, an analyst with Samsung Securities has said. Commenting, Han said, "It would be premature to forecast oil prices, and with
  • Wisdom Marine to operate 100 vessels in 1Q15
    Taiwanese bulk carrier Wisdom Marine will be expanding its fleet to 100 vessels in 1Q15, the company announced to the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The carrier has taken the delivery of three newbuildings as at the end of January. On 15 January, it had accepted delivery of 38,000dwt bulk carrier Bunun
  • Hanjin Shipping narrows loss
    Hanjin Shipping said today that it stayed in the red for 2014, albeit with a lower loss. It incurred a KRW423.3Bn ($386.6M) loss for 2014, compared to a KRW680.2Bn loss for 2013. For 4Q14, Hanjin Shipping, concurrently led by Korean Air CEO Cho Yang-Ho, deteriorated into a KRW38.9Bn loss from a
  • KSS Line orders LPG/ammonia carrier
    South Korean specialised LPG and chemical shipping company KSS Line has ordered a 38,000m³ LPG/ammonia carrier. Through a Korea Exchange filing, KSS Line announced today that the ship, which is worth KRW56.7Bn ($51.8M), will be delivered by 28 February 2017. KSS Line told IHS Maritime, "South
  • Missing mariner database launches
    A database that enables missing mariners to be reported has been launched today by London-based activist group Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) led by maritime lawyer David Hammond. Reports of missing seafarers or fishermen can be entered into the Missing Seafarers Register from anywhere in the world.
  • Japan's 'Big 3' post profits
    Japan's 'Big 3' shipowners - Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) - managed to stay in the black for the nine months ending on 31 December 2014. The Japanese financial year begins on 1 April and the trio would post their full-year
  • Samsung HI profit falls short of target
    Although South Korean shipbuilder Samsung HI (SHI) posted a profit for 4Q14, its results fell short of analysts' earlier expectations. The world's second-biggest shipbuilder posted net earnings of KRW41Bn ($37M) for 4Q14, compared to a KRW52Bn loss for 4Q13. SHI had an operating profit of
  • Changhang Phoenix's main business profits up
    Changhang Phoenix, a bulk-carrier operating unit of Sinotrans & CSC, said today that its core shipping business had returned to profits in 2014 on significant drops in financial costs and capital impairment. Including one-off items, its profits were estimated to total between CNY4.1Bn ($661.3M) and
  • Future of Dawei railway project uncertain
    A key official has expressed scepticism about the Thai government's plans to let Japan build a cross-country railway. Thailand and Japan have agreed in principle to jointly develop a 1.435m standard-gauge rail network that will connect a border village in Kanchanaburi in Thailand's east with
  • Ship detentions spike in Australia
    Substandard shipping in Australia is on the rise, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), with two detentions and one ship barred from Australian ports this month. The ITF is concerned that there is a spike in crew abuse, reporting the crew of 21 Filipinos on Bulk Brasil

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 30, 2015
  • K-Line exec gets prison sentence in price fixing case
  • BAE Norfolk gets $6.9 million for T-AO 195 work
  • Carnival names Miller VP nautical and safety operations
  • Huntington Ingalls buys underwater vehicles specialist
  • Victoria Shipyards recognized for supplier excellence
  • Final Rule widens NOA and AIS requirements
  • Approval of scrubber systems to get easier
  • Liberian Registry offers green retrofit incentive
  • ClassNK reports another record year

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2015
  • Port of Olympia responds to hydrogen peroxide spill at terminal
  • Port of Everett sets public hearing for harbor improvement scheme changes
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Oks charter of new liquefied natural gas ship
  • Sea-Tac Airport breaks record for passenger count during 2014
  • American Trucking Associations announces series of promotions

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 30, 2015
  • Steamship sees 'satisfactory' claims experience
    Higher average cost offset by drop in frequency
  • Marseilles-Fos maintains record-breaking form
    Container throughput jumps 7% to an all-time high of 1.2m teu
  • Shipowners' Club rejects diversification in favour of existing strategy
    There is no master plan, admits incoming chief executive Simon Swallow; the club will "stick to its knitting"
  • Capital Product surfs stronger tanker market
    Greece-based mixed fleet owner eyes hiking distribution after posting strong results
  • Storing up trouble for tankers
    Tankers are having their time in the sun now, and 2015 looks to be a vintage year, but three factors cast a shadow over the longer-term picture
  • Latest carrier price push expected to fall flat
    Attempts to raise rates through GRIs and peak season surcharges are failing, say brokers
  • Shortsea European services will still suffer because of low-sulphur rules
    The cost difference between road fuel and low-sulphur fuel means traffic will still switch from sea to road
  • Long Beach chief unveils 'smart system' to combat congestion
    US port turns to technology in latest attempts to speed up cargo flows
  • Angelicoussis returns to DSME for two more VLCCs
    Greek group firms up deal for two 319,000 dwt ships at $99m-$100m each
  • OOCL sees revenue hold steady while volumes decline in fourth quarter
    Full-year operational results show 3.5% growth in revenues
  • Container shipping boosts K Line profit
    The company sees net profits up 119% on year in April-December
  • Hanjin Shipping posts operating profit for first time since 2010
    South Korean carrier enjoys turnaround in container business amid sales of dry bulk and LNG assets
  • ClassNK reports record year of tonnage growth
    Japanese class society claims victory in 2014 as 285 vessels are taken from competitors, with half coming from German and Greek owners
  • CSCL returns to the black with anticipated $170m net profit
    Chinese state carrier lifted by disposals of subsidiaries and old ships
  • Exmar posts $76.9m 2014 profit
    Gas carrier sticks to long-term charters in LNG
  • Week on Wall Street | January 30
    Views on Economou and a positive take on product tankers
  • MOL's nine-month earnings weighed down by losses in container shipping
    Japanese giant sees net profits down 16% on year in April-December

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 31, 2015
  • 19 container ships anchored off LA-Long Beach ports
    Aerial shot of container ships anchored off Los Angeles and Long Beach on Saturday.Nineteen container ships were anchored outside the congested ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Saturday morning, according to the Marine Exchange of Southern California. The tally of anchored container ships has been in double digits every day...
  • Japanese shipyard reports orders for 20,000-TEU ships
    Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. says it has secured orders for 11 containerships with capacities of 20,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units, and is adding a large dry dock for their construction. Imabari did not identify the carrier that placed the orders but said it was an overseas shipowner, and that the order was...
  • LA-Long Beach port gridlock extends to Mardi Gras
    Financial impacts of port congestion on the U.S. West Coast are extending into odd corners of the American economy, including New Orleans' annual carnival season that culminates Feb. 17 with Mardi Gras. The dozens of carnival clubs, or krewes, that hold annual parades in and around New Orleans have encountered delays...
  • India's Blue Dart Express boosts profit 19 percent
    Blue Dart Express, India's leading air express and logistics service provider, reported a 19 percent rise in net income to Rs. 27.13 crore (US $4.4 million) for its third quarter, which ended Dec. 31. Income from operations during October to December totaled $94.8 million, an increase of 16.5 percent over the...
  • Japanese carriers post mixed results, cite port delays
    Japan's three major diversified ocean carriers -- Mitsui O.S.K., NYK Line and "K" Line -- posted profits for the nine months ending Dec. 31 but reported mixed results from container shipping and said U.S. West Coast port congestion is hurting their profitability. The carriers benefited from lower bunker prices and a...
  • Vancouver terminal operator invests to handle more US cargo
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia - GCT Global Container Terminals plans to spend several hundred million dollars in the next few years to increase its Vancouver terminals' capacity and fluidity in anticipation of handling more U.S.-bound cargo and Canadian volume. But at the same time, GCT said it is being careful not to...
  • Shipping line on-time performance plunged in 2014
    Months of severe congestion caused container ship lines' on-time performance to plunge nearly across the board in 2014, according to Danish research firm SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Carriers' overall global schedule reliability fell to 72.2 percent, down 7.6 percentage points year-over-year, SeaIntel said. It was the worst performance since SeaIntel began tracking...
  • Swift adds truck capacity as higher rates bring better return
    Swift Transportation's decision to raise truck driver wages substantially last summer apparently led to higher revenue, higher profits and the ability to provide shippers with much needed capacity when trucks were needed to move goods in the fourth quarter. But shippers moving goods inland and throughout the U.S. paid more for...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 30, 2015
  • Stifel plugs CPLP
    A leading Wall Street equity analyst is urging clients to accumulate shares of Capital Product Partners on the heels of a strong quarter.
  • Expenses hit Precious again
    Precious Shipping has posted a moderate loss in 2014 due to higher expenses generated from its bigger fleet.
  • Ostensjo orders in Spain
    Ostensjo Rederi of Norway has returned to its long-term shipbuilder for the construction of three escort tugs.
  • Fredriksen in double buy
    John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has made a rare second hand move with the acquisition of two suezmax tankers.
  • SwissMarine takes cape
    SwissMarine has taken a Golden Union capesize bulker on a period contract.
  • Orix steps in
    The private equity arm of Japan's Orix Corp is the preferred bidder for HMM's stake in Hyundai Securities.
  • A taxing question
    While Greece's new government is clearly fond of a larger contribution from the shipping community, it has not yet shed much light on its tax policy.
  • Daiichi cuts loss
    Japanese owner Daiichi Chuo Kisen has slashed its net deficit in the first nine months.
  • Lost in space
    A space scientist at the University of Leicester is investigating a system to help spot ships and planes lost at sea, like Malaysian flight MH370, using the capability of existing satellites.
  • New Nordic alliance
    Swedish marine insurance broker Fairwater Marine is merging with Denmark's newly established Krahn Insurance Brokers (KIB).
  • Strong finish for Capital
    Capital Product Partners has made a strong finish in the last quarter of 2014 boosted by improved tanker rates as it secured new charter agreements for four vessels.
  • Still life at 40
    DHT Holdings is open to completing period contracts at a time when floating storage continues to aid the VLCC market.
  • NAO fixes duo
    Nordic American Offshore (NAO) has moved two of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) out of the poor North Sea spot market on term deals.
  • CMN in for yard?
    French shipyard group CMN has been linked to a bid for STX France in Saint-Nazaire.
  • Pareto cuts Stolt-Nielsen
    Pareto Securities has downgraded shares in Stolt-Nielsen amid challenges in the tanker market.
  • EMAS wins $65m contracts
    EMAS AMC has added to its project portfolio with multiple new awards from various energy companies.
  • DHT calm on conversions
    DHT Holdings has no fear that the conversion of capesize bulker newbuildings from dry to wet will damage the big tanker market.
  • Eitzen set for Bermuda
    Restructuring Eitzen Chemical is preparing to relocate to Bermuda after the shares exchange scheme with Team Tankers International (TTI) is completed in late February.
  • $1.4bn for Zvezda
    Russia's Rosneft has asked for RUB 89bn ($1.4bn) in funding for its big new Zvezda shipyard project in the country's far east.
  • Hijacked tanker found
    Malaysian forces have captured seven pirates that hijacked an Indonesian tanker.
  • Azuma boosts profit
    Azuma Shipping of Japan has ridden a slightly higher revenue to a nearly 20% increase of its profit.
  • Three crew poisoned
    Bootleg alcohol has been blamed for the deaths of three seafarers on a Greek bulker in Indonesia.
  • OOCL falls in fourth
    Hong Kong container line OOCL has logged a drop in fourth quarter revenue and profit.
  • Nordisk names new MD
    Karl Even Rygh to step up to top job in Norwegian FD&D mutual.
  • Hanjin reduces the red
    Korea's Hanjin Shipping has cut its 2014 loss as cost-saving measures kicked in.
  • Hairshirts in fashion
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • How big?
    Japanese yard Imabari Shipbuilding has scooped an order for 11 mega-boxships linked to a charter deal for Evergreen.
  • Maran back for VLCCs
    Greece's Maran Tankers Management has splashed about $200m on two new VLCCs at DSME.
  • GLOP lifts dividend
    GasLog Partners has increased its annual dividend by 16% on the back of its expanded LNG carrier fleet.
  • K Line profit doubles
    K Line has seen its third quarter net profit more than double compared to a year ago, figures released Friday show.
  • MOL dips in third quarter
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reported a decline in third quarter profit despite a year-on-year increase in revenue.
  • Steady as she goes
    NYK has reported a nine month profit of JPN 28bn ($593m) in a result largely unchanged from a year ago.
  • Exmar down on 2013
    Exmar has reported a decline in full year financial figures, in provisional results released late Thursday.
  • McCain loses battle
    A prominent US Senator's latest attempt to terminate the Jones Act, a cabotage law that protects domestic operators from foreign competition, has ended in failure.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 30, 2015
  • NEWSFLASH: Larrabee to retire from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
  • Longshore labor dispute trickles down to Port Hueneme
  • 2015 economic outlook mixed for Americas
  • IHS: Expanding global trading fleet may mean more maritime casualties in 2015
  • Fighting in Ukraine hindering trade
  • Carrier results present mixed picture
  • Marseilles Fos sets new record for container volumes
  • Service Announcements: Ethiopian Airlines, ISS Palumbo U.K., DFW International Airport and CMA CGM
  • Tech Bytes: Cathay Pacific Airways, Parcel Audit Pros and eyefortransport
  • Executive moves: ATA and Weber Logistics

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 30, 2015
  • Shortsea ECA routes still losing out to road
    Despite the fall in the fuel price, says shipowner.
  • Nose job for DFDS vessel
    'Without the bulbous bow section the vessel's fuel consumption is seriously affected.'
  • Bureau Veritas makes Marine Fuel Services appointment
    Experienced Global Technical Manager joins growing part of the business.
  • OW-linked ship arrest in Singapore unlikely
    Until high court rules on interpleaders.
  • Maersk in talks to order more container 'megaships'
    'The new ships will replace smaller ones which will be cascaded to less-busy routes and put the pressure on smaller operators.'
  • Scrap port dues and focus on bunkering, says Russian official
    Deputy Prime Minister says fees 'only scare vessels away'.
  • Valuable OW oil contracts emerge
    Set at 2014 prices, unsecured creditors could get some money back.
  • Malaysia: Missing tanker found
    The Sun Birdie was carrying 700 mt of marine fuel when it lost contact with its owner.
  • Weaker fuel prices lift cruise giant's bottom line
    Annual profit rose more than 60%.
  • Bank hit by OW Bunker collapse to sell futures arm
    Firm reported to be selling off its commodities and financial derivatives brokerage business.
  • 'Next-generation' LNG carriers ordered
    Vessels will feature a hybrid propulsion system.
  • Exmar drops plans for LNG bunker tanker
    'Necessary critical demand for this service is currently not existing,' group says.
  • 'Very positive' feedback from MFM bunkering course
    Increasing response from the Singapore bunkering industry, says Course Supervisor.
  • Report: Pirate hostage-taking likely to continue in 2015
    Fourteen recorded incidents last year, compared to eight in 2013.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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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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