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June 12, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Russian import collapse prompts 2M carriers to reduce Asia-Med ship sizes
  • PSA expands network in China with terminal in Beibu Gulf
  • Congestion not mega ships' fault, inland inefficiencies, say WSC shipowners
  • CMA CGM plays catch-up with MSC, Maersk, orders six 14,000-TEUers
  • Hamburg terminal to add cranes with 24-box span for 20,000-TEUers
  • Russian Kaliningrad box volume falls 58.2pc to 50,570 TEU in first 4 months
  • Evergreen quits taking slots on Cosco-Hanjin China-Panama-Houston loop
  • LA-LB truckers ask feds if longshoremen have right to inspect chassis
  • Swire and Rickmers form partnership in India and Middle East
  • Kalmar has two orders for automatic stacking cranes for LA's TraPac
  • Germany box ships fined for bilge water spills in Alaska, California
  • Cathay and Dragonair post 6.2pc increase in air freight in May
  • IAG Cargo launches forwarders' e-booking system in Spain
  • Aloha Air Cargo hub at Honolulu airport be completed in July
  • Korean Air to codeshare with GOL on flights to 16 cities in Brazil
  • Kansas City airport's air cargo tonnage is up 1.5pc in April

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • MOL establishes 'MOL Auto Carrier Express' as a global brand
  • Seashell Logistics marks its presence at Breakbulk Europe 2015 in Antwerp
  • Govt to adopt new methods to check import of cheap US chicken legs
  • Adani Group to raise $1-1.5 bn for APSEZ
  • Kandla Port moving ahead with user facilitation, capacity augmentation projects
  • Mumbai Port Trust introduces bus service within Indira Dock precinct
  • ACTL launches export train service to Pipavav
  • DHL Global Forwarding India introduces weekly bonded trucking service between Ahmedabad & Nhava Sheva
  • INSTC conference today
  • INR turns weak against dollar after firm start

International Transport Journalweb site
  • T&E recommends vehicle fuel efficiency standards
  • New hub for overnight services
  • Teamwork enables eastwards expansion
  • Risk management - from state-of-the-art to "hope"
  • Transactions in Melbourne
  • CSX among USA's top 100 green companies
  • PSA taps into growing SW China
  • Hamburg II: new KLU chancellor
  • AF-KLM Cargo - first export e-AWB ex-Saudi Arabia
  • Enhanced offer for eastern Switzerland
  • Planning from Porto
  • Hamburg I: new branch manager for Noerpel
  • Fedex puts more aircraft out to grass

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • Scorpio Bulkers investor relations fray
    A major investor in Scorpio Bulkers, Monarch Alternative Capital, has publicly voiced its disagreement with management after a highly discounted follow-on offering. On 10 June, NYSE-listed Scorpio Bulkers priced 133 million shares at USD1.50/share, a 31% discount to the previous closing price.
  • MOL sets up new car carrier brand
    Japan's Mitsui O.S.K Lines has established a global brand for car carrier services. The new brand name is MOL Auto Carrier Express (MOL ACE), "ACE" named after its automobile vessel names. MOL now operates 120 automobile vessels and its offices and agencies are in as many as 140 countries in the
  • Piracy fears trigger illness and hurt recruitment
    Seafarers are suffering health problems and turning down work because of fears of piracy and armed robbery, even if they have not experienced violence first-hand, a study has found. Further, they are likely to have more worries than those who have actually been attacked. A study by Oceans Beyond
  • Shippers 'still think money, rather than green'
    "Shippers are still driven by costs rather than green ethics," according to a senior manager of financial consultant PwC. Tom Vermeiren told delegates at TOC 2015 in Rotterdam on 10 June that cost was still the primary driver of shippers' modal decisions. He said container lines still continue to
  • Scorpio Bulkers shares collapse
    The NYSE-listed stock of Scorpio Bulkers plunged 37% over two consecutive trading sessions as the company sold shares to fund its newbuildings. Late on 10 June, the company priced 133 million shares at USD1.50/share, a 31% discount versus the 9 June closing price and a 38% discount versus the 8
  • Callao post-strike gridlock eases
    APM Terminals estimates it will take 7-10 days for operations to return to normal now striking stevedores are back at work at APMT's general cargo terminal at Peru's Port of Callao. The three-week-long strike, which ended on 5 June with a tentative two-year agreement, had been most damaging to
  • China Shipping Haisheng to raise $322m via private placement
    Shanghai-listed China Shipping Haisheng , a bulker operating subsidiary of China Shipping Group, announced on 11 June that it will raise CNY2 billion (USD322 million) through a private placement. Around 291 million shares will be issued to 10 subscribers at the price of CNY6.85 per share, and all
  • Former ST Marine senior executive faces 38 graft charges
    Former senior executive of shipyard Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) faces 38 counts of graft charges over falsification of accounts totalling SGD126,156 (USD93,700). The prosecution against Patrick Lee Swee Ching, who was ST Marine's Group financial controller from January 2001 to October
  • PSA, BPG, PIL form JV to operate Chinese port
    Singapore-listed port operator PSA International has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Beibu Gulf Port Group (BPG) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) to operate a new container terminal in Qinzhou, Guangxi, China. The terminal, Beibu Gulf-PSA International Container Terminal (BPCT),
  • HMD wins two LR1 tankers
    South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has won two LR1 tankers from Italian product tanker specialist D'Amico International Shipping (DIS). Through a research note, Hana Daetoo Securities analyst Park Moohyun said, "The total contract value is USD44 million for each ship and
  • Hong Kong plans integration of port back-up land into Kwai Tsing Container Terminals
    The Hong Kong government proposed the integration of some port back-up land into the areas of Kwai Tsing Container Terminals (KTCTs) on 10 June, in a move to increase yard space and barge berthing facilities. The government released the proposals, which aims to enhance cargo handling capacity and
  • Otto Marine clinches $27m bareboat charter
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has entered a long-term bareboat charter contract worth USD27 million to charter a unit of 238-strong work maintenance vessel to an offshore vessels operator in Southeast Asia. The contract is signed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Swordfish

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • 2M announces downsize of boxships as alliance shakes up its Asia-Europe loop
  • Forwarders' poor online sales presence means losing out on ad hoc freight sales
  • The LongRead: Can ports deliver terminal gains, or are they a new 'trade barrier'?

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • Panama Canal starts filling new locks
  • Barrier Reef pollution cases bring fines for owners, masters
  • BAE Hawaii gets $9.5 million mod to DDG 77 contract
  • Many tankers set to miss looming ECDIS deadline
  • Hyundai Heavy gets DNV GL nod for SkyBench concept
  • Halimar delivers 205 ft crew supply vessel
  • IACS introduces new rules on containership safety
  • Mexican shipyard makes progress on Pemex tugs

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • Freight transportation index drops during month of April
  • Federal Maritime Commission collects $430,000 in penalties
  • US rail freight traffic tally edges down during week
  • Port of Vancouver, USA names Hart external affairs boss
  • Drewry report highlights chemical shipping segment

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • Pappas to bring OW Bunker test case
    Hundreds of other owners caught up in collapse of bankruptcy of bunker supplier will closely watch London High Court action
  • Hundreds of owners could face paying twice for same bunkers
    Pappas litigation is tip of the OW Bunker iceberg
  • Oversight and outreach: a pro-active regulatory vision
    Alliances and port congestion have dominated the debate in US shipping circles over the past six months. Mario Cordero explains what the FMC is doing about the issues
  • Petrofin launches new ship finance index
    Global bank lending version to follow newly-launched Greek ship finance scale
  • IACS adopts unified requirements for boxships
    Recommendations amalgamate three new safety measures proposed in wake of MOL Comfort casualty
  • Gulftainer outlines its North America ambitions
    On the eve of opening its new Canaveral container terminal, the Middle Eastern operator reveals its expansion plans
  • Rates and reliability challenges
    In a new regular column, SeaIntel chief executive Alan Murphy examines and analyses the main industry drivers and developments of the past month
  • Lloyd's Register queries Paris MOU classification performance tables
    UK class society falls to third place behind separately listed DNV and DNV GL in annual RO performance tables
  • Euronav in play for four Metrostar VLCCs
    Update: But tanker giant denies offer for Principal Maritime suezmaxes as 12-ship tender enters final staged
  • Expanded port to boost Indonesian coal exports
    PT Bukit Asam says Tarahan upgrade will increase its competitive advantage against major Australian producers
  • Stolt Nielsen and Golar team up for small-scale LNG
    Deal marks another consolidation move in the liquefied natual gas industry
  • China Shipping Haisheng offers $322m shares to non-shipping player
    Shanghai-based Lanhai Group will take control of the listed unit from China Shipping Group
  • Scorpio Bulkers prices public offering
    Proceeds to go towards New York-listed company's newbuilding efforts

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • US importers from developing countries set to regain duty-free benefits
    WASHINGTON - U.S. shippers are set to regain access to duty-free imports from developing countries after Congress renewed the country's Generalized System of Preferences program. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation that renews the largest and oldest U.S. trade preference program. Shippers will be reimbursed for duties paid since...
  • Federal Reserve holds the key to US import-export fortunes
    When it came to influencing the flow of U.S. maritime container traffic, West Coast longshoremen owned 2014 (and the first two months of 2015). The standoff with waterfront employers crippled West Coast container traffic and sent surges of volume through Canadian and U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports. But with labor...
  • Economist sees tough times ahead for US truck shippers
    The U.S. economy is soft, truck capacity is more readily available, but contract truck rates are headed up, not down as one might expect. That's because truck capacity is about to get much tighter, driving up truck utilization, transportation economist Noül Perry said. "Last year, contract prices went up but not...
  • Hong Kong moves forward on container capacity expansion plan
    The Hong Kong government this week said it would move forward with plans to expand container capacity at its Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. But move is unlikely to mollify critics who say the investment is too little too late to maintain the port's market share of Pearl River Delta traffic. The...
  • CEVA launches LCL Antwerp-New York service as US imports rise
    CEVA has launched a weekly less-than-containerload service from Antwerp to New York, as U.S. imports from Europe surge on the strength of the dollar. The 11-day service via a direct sailing can be complemented by door-to-door delivery services offered by the third-party logistics provider. CEVA said it plans to add more...
  • VIT goes live with Versiant LYNX Customer Service Portal
    When APM Terminals sold their Elizabeth River terminal last summer to Connecticut-based Alinda Capital Partners and British firm Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd., there were a number of transitions that needed to take place. One critical to Virginia International Terminals (VIT), the new terminal operator, was replacing the on line demurrage...
  • Opening of Port Canaveral's first container terminal spurs hope, doubts
    When the container ship CMA CGM Jamaica docks Friday at Port Canaveral, it will be only a ceremonial call to help dedicate a new terminal, not the start of a regular service. But port CEO John Walsh sees it as a harbinger of bigger things. Walsh said Port Canaveral's container traffic,...
  • US spot truck volume, rates slip again in May
    Truckload freight volumes on the U.S. spot market edged down 1.7 percent in May from April, but remained "seasonally strong," DAT Solutions said June 10. Spot market rates slipped from April as well, with dry van spot rates falling 1.9 percent last month on a 0.8 percent decline in dry van...
  • Transportation Institute Board elects two new members
    DENVER-The Board of Directors of the Transportation Institute at the University of Denver (DTI) has elected two new members, both talented contributors to the field of transportation. The DTI Board gives strategic direction to DTI, serving as a guide for the Institute's educational programming while providing leadership and resources for academic...
  • Kerry Logistics expands reach into southwest Europe with Portugal office
    U.K.-based Kerry Logistics has completed a new office in Portugal, allowing the third-party logistics provider to better serve southwest Europe and get better access to Africa and South American markets, particularly Brazil. The new location will be in Portugal's second city of Porto, which is known as much for being a...
  • Shippers seen as choosing savings over being 'green'
    "Shippers are still driven by costs rather than green ethics," according to a senior manager of financial consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers. Tom Vermeiren told delegates at TOC 2015 in Rotterdam Wednesday that cost was still the primary driver of shippers' modal decisions. He said container lines still continue to choose the ports with...
  • Purolator appoints new manager for St. Louis
    Purolator International has appointed Scott Hanson as the new Branch Sales Manager for St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, Hanson will be responsible for generating new sales as well as maintaining and growing Purolator International's existing customer base in the region. Hanson has worked as a National Account Manager for DHL...
  • Military2Maritime career fair with Rep. Duncan Hunter
    SAN DIEGO, CA - Hundreds of veterans and active military are expected to attend a Military2Maritime career fair on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego, Ca. The free event, sponsored by the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and hosted by the Port of...
  • UK makes $1.2 billion from sale of Royal Mail stake
    LONDON - The U.K. government has netted 750 million pounds ($1.2 billion) from the sale of half of its remaining 30 percent stake in Royal Mail. The shares were sold to institutional investors at 500 pence ($7.73) each compared with 330 pence at the initial public offering of 60 percent of...
  • Cargomatic hires Sean Whiteley as COO
    VENICE, CA. - Cargomatic announced today that experienced technology executive Sean Whiteley has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Whiteley will be charged with overseeing operations, sales and marketing efforts for Cargomatic as it continues its mission to transform local trucking through its innovative mobile technology. Cargomatic (www.cargomatic.com) also announced that co-founder...
  • Pressure builds on FMC to act on demurrage, detention complaints
    Nearly 100 shipping and trade associations urged the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to prohibit late fees for containers and chassis that can't be picked up or delivered on time because of port congestion. "We believe these penalty payments should be prohibited when factors beyond the control of the shipper, receiver or...
  • Despite LA-LB port issues, SoCal distribution space at a premium
    Despite its well-publicized port congestion and labor problems this past year, Southern California continues to be a hotbed for industrial real estate development, industry experts told the I.CON Industrial Real Estate Conference sponsored by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association Wednesday in Long Beach. The South Bay area that includes northern...
  • Maersk, MSC trim Asia-Med capacity as traffic declines
    LONDON - Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. announced they are cutting capacity by a third on their recently launched Asia-Mediterranean services "to meet current and anticipated demands" on the route. The average size of the ships on Maersk's AE9 and MSC's Condor services will be reduced from 9,500 20-foot-equivalent units...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • DryShips in reverse split reversal
    DryShips has taken a proposed reverse stock split off ballots for its upcoming shareholders meeting.
  • Aframaxes lose ground
    Average Aframax rates moved downward Thursday on a quieter day for larger crude tankers.
  • Stifel cuts back on SALT
    Stifel chopped its price target for shares of Scorpio Bulkers by 29.4% Thursday after the bulker owner unveiled that it is issuing new shares to raise cash.
  • Rand predicts volumes jump
    Rand Logistics expects to see a jump in cargo volumes during the 2015 sailing season on the Great Lakes after a healthy start.
  • Euronav strikes again
    Euronav is set to snap up four VLCCs from Metrostar in its latest expansion drive.
  • China drives box growth
    Container throughput in China will grow 6% per year to 2030, according to research by Shanghai International Shipping Institute.
  • LPG carrier disappears
    Malaysian vessel sends distress signal off Vietnam and goes missing shortly after.
  • Houston Channel closed
    Two Kirby barges have collided in the Houston Ship Channel and caused a temporary closure due to a naphtha spill.
  • DFDS bosses cash in
    DFDS' top executives have taken advantage of a strong performance by the company's shares and sold common stock worth around $2.6m.
  • Varouxakis shares tanker plan
    Ion Varouxakis says a new tanker venture between FreeSeas and Marvin Group could build an operating fleet of around 10 vessels over the next couple of years.
  • Monarch wants SALT chat
    Hedge fund Monarch Capital has revealed plans to meet with Scorpio Bulkers' senior management hot on the heels of a share price nosedive.
  • MC-Seamax eyes buys
    US owner MC-Seamax Management has raised $300m for more boxship buys as it won backing from global institutional investors.
  • Rand ends in the red
    Bad weather on the Great Lakes kept Rand Logistics' vessels out of the market in March and contributed to a bigger loss for the fiscal year 2015.
  • Storms brewing
    Research group Marex Spectron has highlighted the danger of disruption to crude and products tankers in the Pacific as typhoons are set to increase.
  • Iran exports surge
    Crude exports from Iran have reached their highest level since western sanctions were imposed three years ago.
  • Fredriksen offloads tanker
    Norwegian owner John Fredriksen is normally in the market buying ships but this time he is disposing of a tanker.
  • Stolt and Golar get together on gas
    Stolt-Nielsen is broadening its gas interests by forming a joint venture with Golar LNG and acquiring a small stake in the company.
  • Sea Trucks goes south
    Dutch owner Sea Trucks has won its first accommodation vessel contract in Brazil.
  • Search ship battered
    A GO Offshore vessel searching for the remains of Malaysian plane MH370 has been damaged by waves off Australia.
  • SIOFF plans fund raiser
    Siem Offshore is planning a $100m rights issue as it looks to bolster its balance sheet amidst the weak offshore market.
  • Containership sinks
    All eight crew have been rescued from a Chinese containership that sank off Guangzhou.
  • Products boosting chemicals
    Chemical tankers are being boosted by the strong product tanker market which is attracting a growing number of swing ships out of the trade.
  • Duo fined over dumping
    Seaspan and Perses Maritima have been fined for dumping rubbish in the Great Barrier Reef.
  • PSA in China expansion
    Singapore company into south west of country with terminal in Guangxi-Beibu Gulf region.
  • SALT's cut price offering
    Scorpio Bulkers has priced its recently announced public offering of 133m new shares at a significant discount.
  • Otto seals charter
    Singapore-listed company secures long-term deal for vessel i n South East Asia.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • Pilot Freight steps up retail logistics offerings
  • House turns up heat on COOL reform
  • EPA takes aim at aircraft emissions
  • JDA to use Google for public cloud infrastructure
  • MacroPoint integrated into Real Time Freight TMS
  • Forwarders slow to respond to online rate requests
  • Great Lakes Seaway Partnership becomes operational
  • FECR launches GE mobile software solution
  • Executive Moves: Cathay Pacific and Matchback Systems
  • CEVA introduces weekly Antwerp-N.Y. LCL service
  • AirBridgeCargo tonnage up 16%

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2015
  • IMO regulation for gas fuels to take effect in 2017
    MSC 95 adopts IGF Code and associated SOLAS amendments to make it mandatory.
  • Bunker company charged with illegal oil trading
    Nigerian authorities bring charges against Monjasa and Glencore.
  • Carrier joint-venture eyes small-scale LNG
    Gas as bunker fuel forms part of the market.
  • China considering 'pollution levy'
    Ships would be exempt if they stayed within national standards.
  • Lukoil's new ECA fuel 'combines best' fuel properties
    Product has similarities to ExxonMobil's HDME 50 but appears to be further removed from distillate fuel quality.
  • Russian fuel oil imports to Singapore at two-year high
    Cargoes nearly tripled in week to June 10.
  • Bunkering sales mixed for nearby Russian ports
    Ports located near the Azov Sea.
  • Investigations underway after fuel oil spill
    Fuel terminal operator says booms contained leak 'to small area'.
  • Bunker tanker comes on sale for third time
    New deadline for end of June.
  • Gibraltar sets aside LNG bunkering report
    Information provided to Lloyd's 'appears to be totally different' to government's plans.
  • US Navy considers building 'micro' grid to power ships
    As it grows the number of hybrid-electric powered ships in fleet.
  • Another MFM-equipped bunker tanker at Singapore
    The Ocean Solar was approved for MFM bunkering operations on Thursday.
  • Vessel completes installation of hybrid scrubber
    System 'has lived up to our expectations', says customer.
  • Crude firms as US inventories fall
    Supplies dropped 6.81 million barrels through June 5, the DOE reported on Wednesday.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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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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