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BRIEFS
January 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rates by US$800/TEU from January 15
  • Dockers okay mediation to resolve deadlocked west coast dock talks
  • Kerry Logistics purchases Far East-focused Montreal and Toronto forwarders
  • Antwerp, Rotterdam look out for Port of Dunkirk's Ocean Three challenge
  • MSC to extend sub-Saharan Africa loop beyond Shanghai to Tianjin
  • Beijing to allow wide range of controlled rates to float, announces NDRC
  • No toll hikes in 2015 vows Panama Canal as it sets out new incentives
  • Escape Manila congestion with Subic bypass, urges Maersk Line
  • France's CMA CGM Group's Delmas adds West Africa ports to Europe services
  • Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth in Singapore for long stay
  • ICTSI Philippines to take delivery of two more Kalmar reachstackers
  • Singapore economy to grow 2-4pc in 2015 driven by US market recovery
  • China Southern Airlines execs ousted amid corruption allegations
  • US west coast port congestion boosts air cargo 4.3pc worldwide
  • Illicit 'shabu' from Hong Kong seized at Manila airport in water pump
  • Cologne/Bonn airport's 2014 cargo rises 2pc, passengers numbers up 5pc

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • BCHAA conducts refresher course for Rule 6 Customs Exam
  • Cos look to acquire ships as prices sink
  • Lower slot costs seen driving container shipping profitability in 2015
  • ZIM improves reliability rating
  • MoS to seek Cabinet approval for Sagar Mala project by month-end
  • Sagar Mala - The Big Bang Dream
  • Thermal coal imports thru' Major Ports up 18 pc in April-Dec. 2014
  • Ascendas Trust to invest INR 600 cr. Pune SEZ project
  • Extend interest subvention scheme: Fieo
  • More incentives for car exporters likely
  • ONGC to invest over INR 5,700 cr. for Mumbai High redevelopment
  • Chinese industry body to sign MoU at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Max flatdeck for Haas
  • DNV GL wins IT contract for Pacific Basin fleet
  • Kenworth delivers one millionth truck
  • New toll structure proposal for Panama Canal
  • Reshuffling for success in 2015
  • Sievert steps up warehouse logistics business
  • Khalifa receives first scheduled ro-ro vessel
  • Investments delivering new business
  • Transcarga more often to Miami and Houston
  • ABF Logistics acquires Oklahoma brokerage firm
  • VTG/AAE knot now legally tied
  • Busy November for Long Beach
  • First North African Dreamliner under starter's orders
  • Martin Bencher picks new MD for Down Under
  • Global schedule reliability on the rise

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • Wärtsilä wins major China engine order
    The Finnish power solutions provider has won its biggest-ever order to supply engines for a stationary cutter suction dredger being built at a Chinese yard for a Chinese contractor. "With a total installed power of 24,000kW - driving two dredge pumps plus generators - and 5,200kW of cutter power,
  • Royal IHC consolidates Brazilian expansion
    Royal IHC has consolidated its interest in the Brazilian offshore market by taking a majority stake in Brastec Technologies and fully acquiring Brastec subsidiary SAS Offshore. It is also nearing completion of a nine-vessel order for pipelayers for Petrobras. Founded in 2002, Brastec designs and
  • AirAsia QZ8501 tailfin found
    A search team has found a fragment of missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 in the waters of Karimata Strait, about six miles from where the plane lost contact on 28 December 2014. The bit of wreckage is confirmed to be a portion of the plane's tail. Indonesian Navy Diving Co-ordinator Major Profs
  • Firm start for box ship chartering
    Trading in the container ship charter market is off to a strong start, with the Hamburg ConTex posting a gain in its first reading yesterday. The market barometer that tracks period rate levels for tonnage of between 1,100 and 4,250teu edged up by two points, or 0.5%, driven by a 2% increase in
  • New concept for Konecranes' Boxhunter RTG
    Designed with small- to medium-sized ports in mind, the unique Boxhunter rubber-tyred gantry crane has sparked a completely new business concept by Myanmar entrepreneur Tun Tun Win - and achieved its first sale. Owner and CEO of Consumer Goods Myanmar (CGM) - one of the biggest manufacturing,
  • News insight: Sharp fall in oil price may discourage ship scrapping
    The sharp drop in crude oil prices and the subsequent dip in the cost of bunkers have been hailed as good news for shipping. But oversupply of tonnage could mount as owners are discouraged to demolish old ships despite their high fuel consumption. "The disadvantage in fuel consumption that older
  • COSCOL to raise 2.5Bn yuan for newbuilds
    Shanghai-listed COSCO shipping (COSCOL) plans to raise 2.5Bn yuan ($403.8M) in a private placement to finance the newbuilding of two semi-submersible vessels, three multi-purpose and four heavy-lift vessels, repay debts, and replenish cash flows. Among the nine newbuildings, the four 28,000dwt
  • Contango, finance cost, rates key in VLCC storage use
    The extent of VLCC usage as storage vessels will depend on contango in oil price, VLCC spot rates, and finance costs, while rising speeds could erode any beneficial impact on freight rates of storage use, shipping analysts say. Looking back, in mid-late 2009 and early 2010, the last time the oil
  • Rate hikes help container lines, for now
    A fall in bunker process and general rate increases (GRIs) help container lines to improve profitability, at least in the short term, but analysts' views are mixed on what the future will hold. "Spot freight rates rose by about 4% in December on November as a result of rather successful rate
  • Van Oord orders sister TSHDs from La Naval
    Dutch dredging company Van Oord has turned to Spanish yard Construcciones Navales del Norte to update and boost its trailing suction hopper dredger fleet with two 17,000m3 vessels. The move is unusual as Van Oord's dredgers are normally built in the Netherlands by Royal IHC. Its flagship trailing
  • Exclusive: ADBP finishes Southampton dredge project
    Anthony D Bates Partnership (ADBP) has completed supervision of the UK port of Southampton's approach channel deepening. The channel has seen 5M m3 of material dredged over a 54km stretch of existing navigational access. "ADBP was appointed by Associated British Ports [ABP] as the engineer's
  • Qingdao Port International exits joint venture with Rizhao Port
    Hong Kong-listed Qingdao Port International, a major port operator of China's Qingdao Port, plans to withdraw from a joint venture with Rizhao Port Group by selling its entire stake in it. Qingdao Port International has put up its 50% stake in Rizhao Riqing Container Terminal for sale with a
  • Franbo Lines to take two newbuildings in 2015, aiming for 20
    Taipei-listed bulk carrier Franbo Lines announced on Monday that two of its three newbuildings ordered at Japan's Exeno Yamamizu are to be delivered in August and December this year, with the third one in 2016, and sets a long-term target of 20 ships. The carrier stated that the orders of the three
  • Panama Canal toll could affect US-Asia LPG shipments
    Although the expansion of the Panama Canal has been touted as a game-changer for US LPG shipments to Asia, the tolls could present high shipping costs, cautioned Norwegian shipbroker JG Gas. The Panama Canal Authority published its tolls for 2016 this month. Based on the tolls, the cost of a round
  • SSCL secures $16.5M loan to finance PCTC
    Singapore-listed logistic services provider Singapore Shipping Shipping Corporation Ltd (SSCL) has secured a seven- year term loan of $16.5M with a Japanese financial institution. The loan will be used to finance the acquisition of a pure car truck carrier (PCTC) vessel, which is one of the two
  • FSL Trust to meet loan agreement terms
    Singapore-listed First Ship Lease (FSL) Trust has announced that it would comply with the terms of a loan agreement it had signed in 2011. Prior to the announcement yesterday, covenants were relaxed for two and a half years as FSL Trust experienced losses following a series of charter defaults.
  • Bunker trading to benefit from low oil prices
    Bunker trading is set to benefit from low crude oil prices, according to a Singapore-based bunker trader from Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services. "We (bunker traders) are dependent on the financial health of the overall shipping market", the trader told IHS Maritime. The trader highlighted
  • Keppel Singmarine bags two contracts worth $48.7M
    Singapore-based offshore vessel builder Keppel Singmarine has secured two contracts worth SGD65M ($48.7M) for the construction of an anchor handling tug (AHT) and a liftboat. The AHT will be delivered to offshore vessel owner Seaways International (Seaways) around 2Q16. The latest contract is the

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • Another guilty plea and another indictment in Glenn case
  • Stena RoRo to retrofit Forerunner with CROE scrubbers
  • Grounded car carrier refloats itself
  • Double launch from Canada's largest dry dock
  • Panama Canal unveils new toll proposal
  • L-3 SAM to retrofit four Scandlines double-enders
  • No refloat yet for grounded car carrier
  • Batam shipyard uses air bags to launch X-bow
  • DOF Subsea gets contracts for Otto Candies vessels
  • Pearl Seas considering Cuba cruises

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • Port of Everett Marine Terminal boss announces plans to retire in April
  • Bowman, Gregoire co-presidents of Port of Seattle Commission
  • Marcon brokers sale of 331-foot ocean deck barge
  • Updated cost of congestion report finds Oregon's economy tied to transportation
  • Drewry container report predicts carriers will see profits in 2015

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • Up to four new Maersk feeder services for JWP
    Coverage likely to include Baltic and UK
  • Felixstowe welcomes world's largest containership
    CSCL Globe makes maiden call at British box port
  • Liberia to probe 'almost unprecedented' attack on tanker
    US and Greece condemn strike by Libyan jet that killed two crewmen
  • Aronnax: Was the ballast to blame?
    An investigation will reveal human error, poor maintenance or technical malfunction led to problems with Hoegh Osaka. However, quick thinking saved it
  • Hoegh Osaka floats free
    UPDATE: MCA confirms car carrier has floated free and is being towed to a safe holding ground near Portsmouth
  • Perkin and Karki out at RBS
    Major lender to Greek market parts company with senior staffers
  • Maran charters three fresh LNG newbuilds to BG
    UK-listed gas giant tipped to take another trio from GasLog
  • Floating crude storage set to ignite already booming VLCC demand
    When onshore oil stocks fill, offshore storage on VLCCs is likely to shake up the market for these 2m-barrel tankers further, taking earnings above today's $71,000 per day level
  • ILWU and PMA commended for agreeing to federal mediation
    West coast ports applaud potential breakthrough in contract talks
  • JES International queried by SGX over share price rise
    Unit of JES makes it back into white list after being dropped last year
  • Supramax pool targets efficiency
    Clipper and Peter Georgiopoulos-led Genco are co-operating in the smaller vessel segments
  • First refloat attempt for Hoegh Osaka on Thursday
    Southampton will have to be closed for a short period as still listing ship is pulled free of Bramble Bank sandbar

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • ASF Intermodal expands drayage operations in the US Southeast
    ASF Intermodal opened a drayage facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, its first in the Tar Heel state and its eleventh facility in the South and Midwest. The fast-growing company, which started with two locations in 2011, expects to expand from 10 to 30 trucks in Charlotte within six months. "Charlotte fits...
  • BNSF ends embargo on westbound container interchange
    BNSF Railway is lifting its embargo on interchanging westbound ocean containers headed to U.S. West Coast on-dock facilities two days after the railroad implemented the ban. The railroad said westbound intermodal freight movement has "become more manageable" even through labor issues limiting U.S. West Coast port productivity persist. The embargo will...
  • Global air freight demand to grow 4.5 percent in 2015, IATA says
    Global air freight traffic should expand faster than total global trade in 2015, building on the best peak season for air cargo in years, the International Air Transport Association said Jan. 7. IATA said it expects global air freight demand measured in freight tonne kilometers to increase 4.5 percent over last...
  • UPS expands global express freight service as air cargo demand rises
    UPS is expanding its Worldwide Express Freight service, adding new origin and destination points for palletized express air freight shipments as international trade grows. The second-largest global transport operator added 12 new origin and nine destination countries to the time-sensitive door-to-door freight service. UPS launched Worldwide Express Freight with 37 origin...
  • Arbitrator rules Panama locks contractor can seek $223 million
    An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the Panama Canal Authority agreed to pay the overrrun costs. An international arbitration panel ruled that the engineering consortium that is building the Panama Canal's third set of locks has the right to seek payments from the Panama Canal Authority agency for...
  • US truck orders gain speed as economy grows faster
    Buoyed by strong demand and an increasingly healthy U.S. economy, truck operators in North America ordered more than 40,000 new heavy trucks in December. That made the last month of 2014 the third straight month in which net Class 8 orders exceeded 40,000 units. "The market momentum is now feeding on...
  • Panama's new toll structure could produce savings for carriers
    The new toll structure on container ships proposed by the Panama Canal Authority could produce significant reductions in toll costs for container carriers deploying the larger post-Panamax ships that will be able to pass through the expanded locks now under construction. The proposed tolls, which will be introduced in April 2016...
  • Drewry trans-Pacific index dips, expected to rebound
    Trans-Pacific spot rates slipped 2.9 percent from last week but are expected to rise following a $1,000-per-container increase that carriers have announced for mid-January, Drewry Maritime Research said. Drewry's Hong Kong-to-Los Angeles container freight benchmark registered $1,921 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week. That was up 1.9 percent from a year ago. During...
  • Trucking operators' biggest worry for 2015? Keeping up with demand
    From 2011 through 2013, shippers and truckers enjoyed an "equilibrium" in truck capacity and freight demand, and a balance in the market that kept rate increases largely in check. That equilibrium shattered in 2014, however, first by last year's frigid winter and widespread storms and then by steadier, stronger U.S....
  • Grounded car carrier Hoegh Osaka drifts free
    The grounded car carrier Hoegh Osaka unexpectedly drifted free Wednesday after salvors delayed plans to refloat the vessel outside the U.K. Port of Southampton. The U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency said four tugs were moving the vessel to a nearby location where it would not interfere with shipping. Salvors will continue...
  • Shippers, regulators will be watching closely as alliances launch services
    Question: When does two plus two equal 95? Answer: When the two new vessel alliances that will launch their joint services this month join the two existing alliances that are expanding. Together, the 16 container lines that are consolidating their routes and services will control 95 percent of the cargo...
  • TOTE firms up LNG supply for new ships
    Jones Act container line TOTE has contracted with two companies to supply liquefied natural gas for the two LNG-powered ships the company is building for the Puerto Rico trade. TOTE contracted with Pivotal LNG, a subsidiary of AGL Resources, and WesPac Midstream, which will provide LNG for two new ships being...
  • Move out Manila port cargo before Pope arrives, shippers told
    HONG KONG - Next week's visit to the Philippines by Pope Francis will further disrupt cargo movements in and out of the congested port of Manila, and the government has urged shippers to clear out their cargo from the port by the weekend. Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras, who has been placed...
  • Hopes rise as PMA-ILWU talks move under federal mediator guidance
    A new stage of contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association launched today as the negotiations moved under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Hopes were raised among long-suffering ports and cargo interests that mediation would help the negotiators achieve what they...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • Fredriksen seals cape coup
    One of the rising stars of John Fredriksen's shipping empire has secured long-term charters for more than a dozen capesize bulkers.
  • Rio Nave takes Caneco
    A Brazilian court has approved a bid by Grupo Rio Nave to take over the bankrupt shipbuilder Estaleiro Caneco.
  • Navigator's new hire
    Industry veteran Paul Flaherty has joined Navigator Holdings following a brief tour of duty with JP Morgan.
  • CCM downs GSL
    A leading US investment bank has downgraded shares of Global Ship Lease (GSL), a containership owner headquartered in London.
  • Datang inks coal deals
    Chinese coastal bulker operator Jiangsu Datang Shipping has signed new annual coal contracts with sister power companies.
  • Hoegh Osaka free
    Hoegh Osaka has self-floated at high water and started moving at 1.55pm this afternoon, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said.
  • Investor shows Hoegh LNG hand
    The Baupost Group has amassed a major stake in Hoegh LNG on behalf of a number of clients.
  • Fredriksen in capesize coup
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean Group is in the process of landing a major timecharter deal for 15 capesize bulker newbuildings, sources say.
  • Clarksons lifts Frontline
    Clarksons Capital Markets has upgraded John Fredriksen's Frontline amid a brightening view for the crude tanker market and a positive take on its potential restructuring needs.
  • FreeSeas tops up
    Greece's FreeSeas is selling a convertible note worth half a million dollars to a British Virgin Islands investor as part of its effort to boost the company's liquidity.
  • Coscol splashes cash
    State-owned Cosco Shipping (Coscol) of China has announced an order worth $280m to expand its heavy-lift fleet.
  • Avance Gas fully funded
    Avance Gas has secured bank financing for the remainder of its VLGC newbuildings.
  • Ferry strike threat
    Scottish ferry services look likely to be hit by strikes after talks with crews failed.
  • Excelerate fires up NE Gateway
    Excelerate Energy has seen its Northeast Gateway buoy-based LNG regasification terminal off the US east coast utilised for the first time since March 2010.
  • HHI staff reject pay rise
    Workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have voted against a pay rise agreement, sparking uncertainty over the shipbuilder's future.
  • Perkin joins Breakwater
    RBS' global head of shipping coverage Robin Perkin has left to join expanding marine finance company Breakwater Capital.
  • Engevix cashing out?
    Brazilian engineering firm Engevix is considering selling its stake in the Ecovix shipyard in order to raise cash.
  • Tanker saved from attack
    Iran's navy has fought off an attack on an Iranian tanker by pirates off Yemen.
  • Dof fixes American duo
    Dof Subsea has secured employment for two of its chartered-in vessels in North America as it beefs up its presence in the region.
  • Coscol aims for $400m
    Chinese heavy-lift and ro-ro owner Cosco Shipping (Coscol) is planning to raise CNY 2.5bn ($402.37m) through a private placement.
  • Gail delays again
    Gail (India) has again pushed back the deadline for shipowners and yards to tender to build up to nine LNG carriers to carry gas into India from the US.
  • Eimskip buys Meisner
    Icelandic container line Eimskip has added a Dutch reefer logistics company to its operations.
  • Osaka refloat delayed
    A bid to refloat the grounded Hoegh Osaka has been postponed as salvors found more water than first thought has entered the listing car carrier.
  • Libya sorry for attack
    Libya has apologised for a fighter jet attack on a Greek tanker that killed two crew.
  • SCA shifts gears
    A leading US law firm has emerged victorious in what appears to be the first phase of a coup aimed at expanding its presence in the domestic shipping industry.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • Grounded car carrier near Southhampton refloats with high tide
  • Penske challenges California break ruling
  • Greenbriar buys stake in South American rail builder
  • COFC introduces new service to Central Mexico
  • Shippers, ports applaud mediator involvement in ILWU-PMA contract talks
  • FTR: Class 8 truck orders top 40,000 in North America again in December
  • China Shipping mega-vessel calls European ports for first time
  • UPS expands urgent air offering
  • U.S. trade deficit dips in November
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announce rate hikes
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 7, 2015
  • UniMarine adds new member to Singapore team
    Alex Yim joins firm as its Regional Sales Manager Asia.
  • Yang Ming pauses OW-related bunker bill dispute
    Despite being 'willing and able' to settle the outstanding amount.
  • Container lines will sufffer if slow steaming is abandoned
    Faster sailing speeds will exacerbate overcapacity.
  • Seachange hybrid fuel project moves ahead
    Processor installed at Bucksport test facility.
  • Stena goes for scrubbers
    One ship to be equipped with two systems during first half of 2015.
  • US Navy commander admits guilt in 'Fat Leonard' scam
    Sanchez helped Singapore-based Glenn Defense Marine Asia corruptly win business from US Navy ships.
  • Analyst: Fuel efficiency means less C02
    Annual CO2 output from transpacific trades falls.
  • Bank sees headwinds easing for shipowners in 2015
    Lower bunker prices helping but 'imbalance is alive and well' in container sector.
  • Asian players report 'weak demand' in volatile market
    Price of 380 cSt material has dropped 12% in six trading days.
  • Traders say 'margins have been better' since OW collpase
    Credit terms in Singapore market have been returning to normal.
  • Improved earnings boost value of oil tankers
    Low oil prices could improve VLCC rates even more as capacity is soaked up for floating storage.
  • Rising calls make case for Saldanha bunkering
    Shipping commentator highlights gap in bunkering coverage.
  • Green Tech changes name
    But management stays the same.
  • Quadrise hires managers
    To head marine fuels and power programmes.
  • Chinese player launches bunkering initiatives
    Plans include a bigger fleet and a fuel oil research centre.
  • Political tensions scupper LNG terminal project
    Multi-million dollar project was to be supplied with Russian gas.
  • UK port mulls oil slops facility
    Proposed project seeks to draw more vessels calls to Falmouth.
  • Bad weather disrupts Novorossiysk's bunker ops
    Wind speeds at the port are expected to reach 28 knots by Tuesday evening.

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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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Arrival ports by:
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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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