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BRIEFS
May 5, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • MOL annual profit up 35.5pc to US$352 million as revenue rises 5pc
  • NYK annual profit up 44pc to US$352 million as revenue rises 7.4pc
  • 'K' Line annual profit up 61pc to US$223.1 million as revenue rises 10pc
  • MSC takes in charge 15,905-TEU MSC Amsterdam chartered from Zodiac
  • Hyundai first carrier to call at Incheon's new terminal in G6 service
  • Costamare net profit flattens at US$26.3 million with all ships chartered
  • Box lessor TAL quarterly profit falls 7pc to US$70 million, but sales up 5pc
  • Mandatory box weigh-ins start July 2016, threatens to disrupt cargo flow
  • Westports quarterly profit up 10pc to US$33.7 million as sales rise 11pc
  • Dalian carrier, yard, Lloyd's Register produce low-ballast ship design
  • Maritime chief information officers hold conference near Oslo on June 3
  • Atlanta quarterly air cargo up 9.56pc, Cathay tops in all-cargo category
  • Air Malta resumes cargo flights to Libya amid arms shipment allegations
  • Air France-KLM losses narrow to US$467 million as revenue rises 1.8pc
  • Cargolux bans lithium cargo after review and FAA, Boeing, ICAO warnings

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • ...announces temporary suspension of TBL service to Bujumbura, Burundi
  • CMA CGM to improve connections between Asia & West Africa North range
  • European shipping companies seen holding back even if sanctions on Iran are lifted
  • JBS Academy holds 3rd Convocation
  • MANSA's initiative to tackle unfair practices
  • Maritime industry to get more opportunities under 'Make in India' campaign
  • OSL Shipping Agencies celebrates 18 years of successful operations
  • SCFI's Asia-Europe spot rates fall to record low
  • Top world carriers seen vulnerable to cyber attacks
  • China may lift 3-year ban on imports of rapeseed meal from India
  • Cotton exports likely to drop 29 pc
  • Despite ban India overtakes Brazil in buffalo meat exports
  • Drought in Kenya may boost India's tea shipments
  • Govt to curtail oil imports by 10 pc in 7 years: Pradhan
  • India to import more iron ore at low global prices
  • Power generators to import large quantities of coal
  • APSEZ's throughput & financials impress in Q4, FY 15
  • Busan port unveils expansion plans
  • Financial limits of Major Port Trusts increased
  • Govt to provide financial assistance to Major Ports for PR equipment: Radhakrishnan
  • KPT to grant priority berthing to steel cargo vessels
  • Allotment of coal blocks seen increasing Railways freight loading
  • Adani completes Lanco's INR 6,300-cr. Udupi power plant deal
  • Fieo lauds RBI's move to bring medium enterprises & exports under PSL
  • Forex reserves rally by $1.4 bn to all-time high of $344.6 bn
  • Global slowdown affected India's exports in FY15, says Sitharaman
  • India to release data with details of exporters
  • Status-holders-What special privileges are they eligible for?

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cross-border is bigger
  • Heavier and bulkier deliveries with cubicycle
  • Velox Transport Services expands US fleet
  • Ecsa says tap into short sea shipping potential
  • Substantial boost to wagon fleet
  • Crane specialist joins SPC
  • Panama approves new canal toll structure
  • More ship-rail hinterland traffic in Kiel
  • New freight forwarding duo at UTi
  • AAPA posts March results
  • Arkas continues investments in Terminal Del Golfo
  • Board changes at K Line
  • ANA's B787-9 to Munich to mark ACE opening

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Hanjin box ship catches fire off Suez Canal
    An ultra-large container ship owned by Hanjin Shipping caught fire as it was about to transit the Suez Canal on 1 May. The Suez Canal Authority said that the 13,000-teu Hanjin Green Earth was 48 km to the south of the canal when some containers caught fire. The flames were extinguished after three
  • Growth slows for public companies
    Newbuild orders by US-listed shipowners have dropped sharply during the first four months of 2015, according to an IHS Maritime analysis. US-listed companies have purchased or ordered just 29 vessels in January-April 2015, excluding related-party deals. That is down 56% versus 66 ships in the same
  • Yangzijiang delists in Taiwan
    Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings, listed in both Singapore and Taiwan, announced on 30 April that it will terminate its listing in Taiwan. The shipbuilder cited the small trading volume of its units, called Taiwan Depository Receipts, as well as the costs of staying listed in
  • Chinese ports handled 202 million teu in 2014
    Ports in China handled 12.45 billion tonnes of cargos and 202 million teu of containerized cargo in 2014, up 5.8% and 6.4% year-on-year, according to data released by the Ministry of Transport on 30 April. The container throughput of Chinese ports was only 10 million teu back in 1998 and the figure
  • Westports container throughput surges 17%
    Malaysian port operator Westports Holdings (Westports) has seen a 17% year-on-year growth in its container throughput to 2.26 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) for the first quarter that ended 31 March 2015. The company's transshipment volumes also rose by 20% y/y, reflecting the positive
  • Cosco Corp profit drops 82% in 1Q15
    Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilding and dry bulk shipping group Cosco Corporation Singapore (Cosco) posted a net profit of SGD4.25 million (USD3.19 million), down 82% year-on-year for the first quarter that ended 31 March 2015. Revenue also dropped 5% to SGD990,000 in 1Q15 as compared to SGD1.04
  • Unprecedented Capesize deluge forces down scrap prices
    At least 10 Capesizes and very large ore carriers were offered for demolition sales last week, putting even more pressure on scrap prices. As the Baltic Dry Index shows no sign of sustained improvement, ship owners have been offloading older Capesizes and other bulkers to minimise losses.
  • Another tanker hijacked for fuel
    In the fifth incident of its kind this year, a tanker was attacked and had its fuel siphoned off Port Dickson, Malaysia, on 2 May. Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog, ReCAAP Information Service Centre (ReCAAP ISC) said that the Singapore-registered products tanker, Ocean Energy, departed
  • Osaka's throughput tumbled in January
    The Port of Osaka in western Japan saw its cargo traffic plummet 10.4% in January from a year earlier to 6.558 million tonnes, according to figures released by the Osaka municipal government on 30 April. Of the 6.558 million tonnes, 2.914 million tonnes came from foreign trade, down 7.1% from a

Marine Logweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • "Big E" moves into NNS dry dock for defueling
  • T&T Salvage completes Great Lakes OPA 90 response
  • Zentech to assess hull steel of Brazilian aircraft carrier
  • Ingalls christens DDG 113 John Finn
  • WinGD demonstrates large bore Wärtsilä X-DF dual-fuel engine
  • SENER develops Multipurpose Subsea Support Vessel
  • Chilean wellboat operator orders MAN 6L21/31 gensets
  • Damen plans to bring floating dry dock to Curaçao

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Port of Seattle sees start of 2015 cruise season
  • Diana Shipping draws funds to finance vessel purchase
  • Customs calls for applications for CBP officer positions
  • Alaska Airlines adding new Sea-Tac Airport flights
  • Port association pleased with house passage of water bill

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Costamare mulls launch time for new MLP
    Partnership seen as a viable stable for ships co-purchased with York Capital
  • Navios Partners underlines swing to boxships
    Angeliki Frangou-led partnership posts $10.9m first-quarter profit
  • A case for the south
    Europe's southern gateways are looking to position themselves as a viable alternative to the giants of the north
  • Fire hits 13,000 teu Hanjin Shipping vessel
    Blaze started as 2013-built Hanjin Green Earth transited the Suez Canal
  • UASC open to possible Hamburg Süd tie-up with Ocean Three
    Move is too early now but it would make sense in a couple of years, says Lars Christiansen
  • Divided we stand
    The realities of what Brandt warned us of so graphically in 1980 are now driving desperate people into taking risks on the Mediterranean

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Drewry: Hamburg Sud will eventually join Ocean Three
    Increasing cooperation between Hamburg Sud and carriers in the Ocean 3 alliance suggests it "seems only a matter of time" before the German container line joins the alliance, Drewry Container Insight said in a speculative commentary this week. Neither Hamburg Sud nor the Ocean 3 carriers - CMA CGM, China Shipping...
  • Truck driver scarcity pulls down Con-way volume, profit
    The so-called driver shortage is taking its toll on volume growth and further heightening the need for pricing discipline, according to the president of the third largest transportation and logistics company in America. "The tight driver market is limiting our ability to fully seat our fleet," said Con-way President and CEO...
  • Teamster-backed drayage company with employee drivers launches
    Eco Flow, a Southern California harbor trucking company backed by a venture capital firm in Los Angeles, on Monday announced with the Teamsters union the formation of a motor carrier with employee drivers. The announcement is significant because the motor carrier and its financial backer, Saybrook Capital, will set out to...
  • Matson profit quadruples on China service strength
    Matson's first quarter operating income quadrupled from a year earlier as the carrier's niche China-to-U.S. West Coast service continued to benefit from delays afflicting other trans-Pacific carriers. Matson reported $44.9 million in operating income, compared with $9.9 million in the first quarter of 2014, as revenue rose to $398.2 million from...
  • Trans-Pacific contract rates up to East Coast, flat to West Coast
    Trans-Pacific ocean carriers have been digging in their heels to get rate increases in their 2014-2015 trans-Pacific ocean contracts and have been getting increases in some cases, especially on routes from Asia to East Coast ports, but rates negotiated for shipments from Asia to West Coast ports have been flat...
  • Michaels named chief commercial officer at TRAC
    Mark Michaels has been named senior vice president and chief commercial officer at chassis lessor TRAC Intermodal, and will report to CEO Keith Lovetro. Michaels succeeds Alan Messing, who is retiiring after a 40-year career in the industry. Messing is a former president of the Intermodal Association of North America. During the...
  • BNSF profit jumps 44 percent despite drop in intermodal traffic
    BNSF Railway's net first-quarter earnings jumped 44 percent to $1 billion despite West Coast port congestion that pulled down its intermodal volume roughly 5.5 percent in the period. With marine terminals restoring fluidity to their operations and no ships anchored off the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex - a major improvement...
  • Union Pacific Plans to Invest More Than $109 Million in its Iowa Rail Infrastructure
    Union Pacific plans to invest more than $109 million in 2015 to improve Iowa's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency. Freight railroads like Union Pacific operate on track built and maintained without taxpayer funds. Union Pacific's...
  • CEVA awarded ETIKA 2014 award: The Most Ethical Companies of Turkey
    CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, has been awarded the ETIKA 2014 award for the most ethical company by EDMAR (Ethical Values Center in Turkey). The award is designed to create awareness about ethics and business morals and to reward companies and managers which are...
  • FedEx Pledges $1 Million in Aid to Support Relief of Nepal Earthquake Disaster
    FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has committed approximately $1 million in cash, transportation support and a chartered flight to deliver critical medical aid and supplies to Nepal in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake. The Memphis-based global transportation and logistics company is mobilizing its disaster relief program through its existing...
  • LeanCor Supply Chain Group Opens New Atlanta Training and Consulting Office
    LeanCor Supply Chain Group has announced the opening of its new regional office for Lean training and consulting services in the Greater Atlanta Area. The office is located in the Westpark Suites building at 2002 Commerce Drive North in Peachtree City. LeanCor chose to locate the office in Atlanta due to...
  • Siemens and duisport enter into strategic cooperation for the development of new truck traffic management systems for sea and inland ports
    With North Rhine-Westphalia Minister of Transport Michael Groschek in attendance, Siemens and Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport) signed a strategic cooperation agreement today. The purpose of this cooperation is the joint development of innovative concepts for optimizing traffic in multimodal transportation hubs. Siemens' intelligent truck supply management system "Integrated Truck Guidance"...
  • AAPA Supports Bi-Partisan 'Move America' Bonding, Tax Credits Legislation by Senators Wyden & Hoeven
    The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)-the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas-publicly voiced support for the bi-partisan Move America Act of 2015 infrastructure bonding and credits legislation introduced today in Congress by Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). The...
  • Lack of ships anchored at LA, Long Beach signals 'new normal'
    Noting what could be the "new normal" at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the Marine Exchange of Southern California said Monday there were no container ships at anchor, and none are expected to stop at anchor on Tuesday, either. The movement of vessels directly to berth upon arrival...
  • Higher pricing lifts ArcBest to first-quarter profit
    For the first time in seven years, ArcBest Corporation posted a first-quarter profit, thanks in large part to competitive pricing in spite of diminishing volumes, the company said Monday. Tonnage for the Arkansas-based trucking company fell 1.3 percent year-over-year in the first three months of 2015. But the company's net profit...
  • INTTRA launches e-booking tool to track containers
    INTTRA is moving into a new market: selling data to the beneficial cargo owners that book cargo space through its e-commerce portal. The provider of electronic cargo-booking services for 54 ocean carriers is rolling out a service called INTTRA Vision, which uses e-booking data from carriers, terminals, freight forwarders and non-vessel-operating...
  • Mediterranean crisis is unsustainable for shipping
    The terrible tragedy on April 19 is believed to have cost hundreds of people their lives. The incident is potentially game-changing and may at last spur all European Union member states to take the urgent collective action needed to prevent further massive loss of life at sea. In the past 12...
  • German ports brace for near week-long rail strike
    LONDON - German locomotive drivers began near week-long strike Monday afternoon that threatens to clog container yards at the country's leading ports and cause massive disruption to industrial supply chains across Europe's largest economy. The six-day strike by the militant GDL drivers union - the eighth since January and the longest...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Matson profit soars
    Matson delivered better-than-expected profit growth in the first quarter as the US containership and conro owner said its China service is expected to see continued improvements.
  • Cash shot for EAS?
    Shareholders in Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) are considering a cash injection to help bolster the shipyard's troubled finances.
  • RGL cape fetches $8m
    A 15-year-old RGL Shipping capesize has been sold for demolition in an $8.23m deal.
  • Reefers rebound
    Siem Shipping has returned to profit in the first quarter despite falling revenue.
  • NMM stronger
    New York-listed Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has edged up adjusted profit in the first quarter despite revenue falling.
  • Two in, one out
    Norway's Siem Shipping is selling an older, smaller reefer while buying two chartered-in ships.
  • CSDC brings in nine
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has signed a deal to charter in nine bulkers from sister companies until the end of the year.
  • NewLead loss to fall
    Greece's NewLead Holdings has delayed its annual report for 2014 as it predicted a big fall in its loss.
  • NCC buys MR duo
    National Chemical Carriers (NCC) of Saudi Arabia has bought the last two tankers owned by a Norwegian KS and managed by Westfal-Larsen.
  • Damen heads south
    Dutch shipyard group Damen has signed a deal to offer shiprepair services in the Caribbean.
  • Gulf Nav bailed out
    UAE tanker owner Gulf Navigation has received a $69.54m bail out from shareholders to cut accumulated losses as directors were cleared to begin debt talks with creditors.
  • Tigris "could be sold"
    The Iranian oil company behind the violent seizure of a Maersk Line boxship could have the vessel or its cargo auctioned if the Danish owner does not settle a claim for compensation.
  • Bergen sale off
    Norway's Bergen Group has failed to sell off its Hanoytangen-based rig services business.
  • Morch takes Odfjell reigns
    Odfjell has named Clipper Group co-chief executive Kristian Morch as its new chief executive, in a statement released Monday.
  • ULCC suffers Suez fire
    A 13,000-teu containership has suffered a minor fire as it passed through the Suez Canal over the weekend.
  • Wintermar wiped out
    Wintermar Offshore Marine has made a poor start to the year with its net profit virtually wiped out compared to a year ago.
  • Asian tanker hijacked
    A small products tanker was hijacked in the Straits of Malacca on Saturday and had part of its cargo stolen.
  • Busan eyes expansion
    South Korea's Busan New Port has unveiled plans to add a further 15 berths in a move that will increase container capacity by 15.8mteu.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: XPO Logistics to buy port trucker Bridge Terminal Transport
  • NEWS FLASH: New L.A. drayage company to use employee drivers
  • Pasha's new ship to make first voyage this week
  • Maersk Tigris crew in 'good spirits'
  • House passes appropriations bill with HMT funding increase
  • Port of L.A. police chief indicted for corruption, tax evasion
  • Panama approves new canal toll structure
  • Fire extinguished on Hanjin containership
  • Cargolux barely in the black for 2014
  • Executive Moves: UPS and Port of Prince Rupert
  • Trade Promotion Authority legislation hangs in the balance

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 4, 2015
  • Aegean to file annual report 'as promptly as practicable'
    Aegean explains to the US Securities and Exchange Commission why it missed an April 30 deadline.
  • GOIL boast a 'premier bunkering operation'
    Managing director of Ghana's state-owned oil company repeats claims of expertise.
  • Moves to differentiate between marginal and gross ECA non-compliance
    Signs that enforcement will treat accidental sulphur infractions differently.
  • Bunker savings are a 'big area of focus'
    Cruise line CEO highlights fuel efficiency in its business model.
  • Engines 'tested and certified' to use ethane as fuel
    After extensive testing programme with Evergas.
  • New CEO to start work at Odfjell
    Morch to take over before November.
  • Fuel saving bulker ordered from Japanese yard
    First order for its newly developed 'eco' log and bulk carrier, says Tsuneishi.
  • WFS: OW Bunker impact 'exaggerated'
    Performance in fourth quarter 'totally unrelated to OW', says CEO.
  • Ro-pax service to return on continental route
    Ferry route falls inside European ECA.
  • EU to assess impact of new ECA limit
    Aims to find out if it has improved air quality, may result in more regulations.
  • 'Divided' maritime approach on stricter sulphur limit
    Shipping presented with a variety of solutions but they are 'not without flaws'.
  • Storm forces closure of Peru's Callao port
    Rough seas blamed for shutdown.
  • Fuel siphoned from tanker during hijacking
    Incident occurred in the Strait of Malacca over the weekend.

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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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