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April 14, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai March off 0.7pc to 2.94 million TEU, but up 6.1pc year to date
  • US Federal Maritime Commission probes alliances from behind closed doors
  • G6 cracks show as too-many-chiefs syndrome besets weakest alliance
  • International Chamber of Shipping seeks cost benefit analysis on new rules
  • NTSB tells tale of Maersk tanker collision, spill in Houston Ship Channel
  • Single weekly mega ship call can make or break Euro port: Belgian study
  • United Nations' IMO beefs up pirate catchers in east and west Africa
  • 20 pistol wielding pirates siphon petrol, diesel cargo off Singapore
  • Japan offers Iran shipping insurance as doubts cloud western sanctions
  • Pactl Pudong quarterly cargo up 12pc, as international imports rise 16pc
  • Luxembourg union seeks mediation after Cargolux relocates third freighter
  • Indian detectives bust private air cargo security chief for gold smuggling
  • Aviation Africa 2015 exhibition to take place in Dubai on May 10-11

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A sense of security
  • Deliveries up in Western Europe
  • Tougher trucks for terrible terrain
  • Acquisition in Europe's far west
  • PIL, Hanjin and K Line launch intra-Asia service
  • Logistics centre open for business in Serbia
  • Ceva chooses new global automotive head
  • Catch a unique moment and win a unique journey
  • Innovative container for plant and flower shipments
  • Ukraine seaports searching for way out of crisis
  • Expansion in Australia
  • One stop shop for moving boxes from A to Z
  • Project cargo specialists even stronger in Germany
  • India's first private airport to start operations
  • Rickmers betters results and greens up ships

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 13, 2015
  • CMA CGM heightens Caribbean focus
    CMA CGM is upgrading service in the Caribbean shortly after signing a concession for a transhipment terminal in Kingston, Jamaica. On 13 April, CMA CGM announced an upgrade of its Gulfbridge service between New Orleans, the Caribbean and South America, by decreasing the transit time to Colombia. In
  • Bremen forwarders see cargo markets in flux
    Currency fluctuations, the commodity price slump, and geopolitical tensions have caused significant shifts in trade flows into and out of Europe, according to the Bremen Freight Forwarders' Association (VBSp). Board member Uwe Bielang, a regional director with global forwarder Kuehne + Nagel, said
  • Maritime court opens in Seychelles
    A dedicated maritime crime court in Seychelles was formally opened yesterday. The two-storey annexe to Seychelles' Supreme Court building on Île du Port - comprising two large courtrooms, detention cells, witness waiting area, judges' chambers, and lawyers' meeting rooms - will hear cases of piracy
  • Sea Asia 2015 preview reveals oil industry concerns
    Offshore industry experts have stressed the importance of technologically advanced vessels in the future of oil exploration and production activities. Prior to the Sea Asia 2015 conference on 21-23 April in Singapore, Alessandro Ciocchi, Vice President Offshore of V Group, raised the need for the
  • Pan Ocean executes new round of debt-to-equity swaps
    Pan Ocean is executing another round of debt-for-equity swaps with creditors. The South Korean bulker operator disclosed its paid-in capital plan on 13 April in a Korea Exchange filing. The company will issue 757,844 new shares that are scheduled to be listed on 29 April. This round of
  • Two dead after China ship attacks
    Two seafarers are reported to have been stabbed to death and a third critically injured on board a Chinese-owned, Liberian-registered ship off the Philippines. It is alleged that another crew member, was responsible.
  • Analyst: SHI needs to win offshore orders
    The lack of offshore orders would hurt Samsung Heavy Industries' (SHI's) earnings as South Korea's second-biggest shipbuilder is unlikely to hit its 2015 order target, said an analyst. In the first quarter of 2015, SHI has clinched USD2.3 billion worth of orders, amounting to 15% of its 2015 order
  • High seas ruling sinks pirate pair's appeal
    Somalia's exclusive economic zone counts as the high seas for the purposes of piracy law. That was the conclusion reached in last week's appeal by Abukar Osman Beyle and Shani Nurani Shiekh Abrar against their August 2013 conviction for piracy. The pair were handed multiple life sentences by a
  • Bumi Armada sells FPSO, forms subsidiaries in Malta
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada is expected to book a gain of around USD250 million through sale of a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit. The company has also incorporated three subsidiaries. Bumi Armada sold Armada Madura FPSO to PT Armada Gema
  • POSH acquires two shipping firms
    Singapore-listed operator of offshore support vessels and services, PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH), has acquired two companies registered in the British Virgin Islands for a total consideration value of USD2.00. Pacific Cosmo Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of POSH, was acquired on 10
  • Chevron requests change to Rosebank FPSO
    US oil major Chevron has requested an alteration to the Rosebank FPSO under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). This was confirmed by HHI, the world's biggest shipbuilder, in a Korea Exchange filing on 10 April. HHI clinched the Rosebank FPSO order in April 2013 and was due to be ready
  • Mercator Lines appoints independent adviser to fix financial woes
    Singapore-listed shipping company Mercator Lines has appointed an independent financial adviser to assist with an assessment of its financial position amid the depressed dry bulk shipping market. Mercator Lines stated in its filing to the Singapore Exchange (SGX) that the independent financial
  • Chinese coal imports down 45.3%
    China's coal imports plunged 45.3% year on year (y/y) to 32 million tonnes in the first quarter in 2015 due to weak demand amid the slowing economy. The national coal stock continues to hover aloft around the high levels, with the stock volume amounted to over 3.9 billion tonnes for the past 39
  • Japan escorts 13 ships off Somalia in March
    The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) vessels escorted 13 commercial ships in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia in March to protect them against pirate attacks, the country's transport ministry said on 10 April. Ever since Japan's Anti-Piracy Law took effect on 24 July 2009, the JSDF forces have escorted
  • Yokohama's cargo traffic drops in January
    Cargo traffic at the Port of Yokohama sank 4.2% in January from a year earlier to 9.173 million tonnes, according to preliminary figures released by the Yokohama municipal government. Of the 9.173 million tonnes, 5.695 million tonnes came from foreign trade, up 2.3% from a year earlier, and the
  • China to cut iron ore resource tax to 40%
    China announced on 8 April that it will reduce the resource tax on iron ore to 40% from 80% of the tax payment base starting 1 May. The move aims to improve the operations of mining companies, promote structural adjustments in mining sector, support the development and upgrading of related

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 13, 2015
  • Foss christens first of three Arctic Class tugs
  • Second 144-car ferry readied for Washington State
  • MSHS expands engine offerings through new distributorship
  • And the survey shows: Most seafarers content
  • Liberia still Greek owners' top open registry choice
  • Incat Crowther opens European office
  • Bergen Group sells Hanøytangen rig service business

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 13, 2015
  • Washington State Ferries receives new Olympic Class ferry SAMISH
  • TOP Ships takes delivery of new 'ECO' MR tanker
  • Department of Transportation releases annual transportation statistics report
  • Coast Guard cutter back home following Eastern Pacific deployment
  • "K" Line adds new vessel to Corona-series coal carrier lineup

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 13, 2015
  • Diversions away from Yemen LNG plant raise prospect of exports stopping
    Development would reduce vessel utilisation and be a risk for LNG carrier spot market freight rates
  • Large vessels threaten liner operator flexibility
    Mixed picture on choice of ship sizes for blanked sailings
  • Euroseas sees continued improvement in charter markets for feeder boxships
    Greece-based, Nasdaq-listed owner reckons small number of newbuilding deliveries would support rates
  • Shenzhen launches cleaner-fuel scheme with seven liner giants on board
    City will spend $32m annually in covering up to 100% of the extra costs incurred in at-berth fuel switch
  • Pan Ocean swaps more equity for debt with creditors
    Dry bulk operator issues 757,844 common shares to its creditors, with Merrill Lynch International taking the lion's share
  • Maersk Tankers modernises fleet as trade dynamics change
    Out with the old, in with the new for the Danish product tanker company as fresh cargoes develop and new trade patterns emerge
  • $1m ecoship retrofit can save $40m loan, says DNV GL
    Argument now settled in favour of design improvements, argues Hubner
  • Top container lines at risk of cyber-jacking
    CyberKeel estimates that 90%of global carriers vulnerable to attack
  • CMA CGM upgrades Caribbean services
    French carrier to boost number links following 30-year Kingston concession deal
  • Milaha and United Arab Chemical Carriers plan tanker fleet merger
    Merger would strengthen product and chemical carrier operations of both Middle Eastern companies
  • Bahri signs 10-year South Korean CoA for VLCC cargoes
    S-Oil Corp agreement, worth $670m, will guarantee cargoes as newbuildings start to flood market
  • Mercator, hit by low rates, looks to financial advisor
    Company says it is assessing financial options as dry bulk market collapse and declines in asset values may impact some loan covenants
  • Shipbuilding demand is now unpredictable due to speculative funds, says GSI
    But policy banks' deep pockets are also to blame

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 13, 2015
  • NASSTRAC shippers urged to help 'mitigate' truck driver shortage
    ORLANDO, Florida -- A year ago, Werner Enterprises set up a special e-mail "hotline" connecting its 9,000 truck drivers and President and Chief Operating Officer Derek Leathers. The goal: Identify shippers and receivers whose dock operations were not "driver friendly." Truck drivers have long complained about being detained for hours at...
  • TruStar Energy Awarded Contracts to Install 15 UPS CNG Fueling Stations throughout U.S.
    ATLANTA, April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TruStar Energy, one of the nation's largest designers and builders of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling infrastructure, is excited to announce the awarding of 15 high capacity fueling stations for UPS. The CNG fueling stations, planned for 11 states and configured to fast-fill and time-fill their...
  • Intermarine, LLC Expands to Turkey; Opens Istanbul Office
    HOUSTON (APR. 13, 2015) - Intermarine, LLC, a global leader in the transport of project, breakbulk and heavy lift cargo, has established a physical presence in Turkey with the opening of an office in Istanbul. The new branch will operate as part of the company's Worldwide division, offering identical breakbulk, heavy-lift cargo...
  • Norfolk Southern expects to report earnings of $1.00 per share, 15% below 2014
    NORFOLK, Va., April 13, 2015 - Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE: NSC) first quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share are expected to be $1.00 per share, 15% below the same quarter 2014. The reduction in earnings is primarily due to lower than expected revenues, although certain expense items also affected the comparison....
  • Norfolk Southern expects to report earnings of $1.00 per share, 15% below 2014
    NORFOLK, Va., April 13, 2015 - Norfolk Southern Corporation's (NYSE: NSC) first quarter 2015 diluted earnings per share are expected to be $1.00 per share, 15% below the same quarter 2014. The reduction in earnings is primarily due to lower than expected revenues, although certain expense items also affected the comparison....
  • Favorable bond rating to help Long Beach port raise project funding
    Fitch Ratings assigned an "AA" rating to the Port of Long Beach's $194 million renewable and refunding bonds, citing the second-largest U.S. port's strong market position and its long-term contractual guarantees of revenue from tenants. Also, Fitch reaffirmed its "AA" rating on $860 million in outstanding senior lien harbor revenue bonds...
  • Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Names CN Railroad Company of the Year
    JERSEY CITY, N.J., and MONTREAL, April 13, 2015 - Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) today named CN as its 2014 Railroad Company of the Year in recognition of CN's "consistent high level of performance." Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) serves as North American general agent for Evergreen Line. Evergreen is a global ocean carrier that serves all continents...
  • US footwear importers shift production from China to Vietnam
    Click to enlargeChina is losing traction as the largest supplier of U.S. footwear imports, thanks to rising labor cost and employee shortages in its coastal areas. In 2014, China accounted for 65.6 percent of all U.S. footwear imports by dollar value, down from 71.8 percent in 2012, according to Global Trade...
  • Regulators ask for evidence of unreasonable demurrage, detention fees
    A U.S. Federal Maritime Commission report on port congestion impact on demurrage and detention fees stopped short of recommending agency action and invited the industry to provide evidence of allegedly unreasonable practices. "I am hopeful that the report becomes a discussion paper among industry stakeholders and helps stimulate solutions to problems...
  • Volume, spot rate rise show US East Coast diversions' staying power
    Spot rates and volume from China to the U.S. East Coast continued to rise through March, signs that West Coast congestion is still driving cargo owners to other ports. Eastbound spot rates on the China-East Coast lane were up almost 11 percent in March year-over-year, according to the Shanghai Containerised Freight...
  • West Coast congestion kept 2014 US containerized trade from reaching full potential
    When congestion last fall forced dozens of ships to anchor off the West Coast and crippled the flow of cargo through the nation's largest ports, it couldn't have come at a worse time for beneficial cargo owners racing to get their goods to store shelves in time for the holidays....
  • Drayage companies demand changes at NY-NJ port
    New York-New Jersey port truckers are demanding longer gate hours and more lenient demurrage rules to ease congestion that has kept drayage drivers waiting for hours in miles-long lines outside the GCT Bayonne container terminal. "We believe the extreme traffic conditions experienced over the past several days are a clear indication...
  • Virginia's March TEU volume a port monthly record
    The Port of Virginia reported March volume of 229,410 20-foot-equivalent units - an increase of 16 percent year-over-year, and a port monthly record - but the increased volume has strained operations at Hampton Roads terminals. Import volume in TEUs jumped 28 percent, while exports rose 5.8 percent. During the first two...
  • APL revamps port calls in intra-Asia service
    APL is reorganizing the port rotation of its intra-Asia service - West Asia Express, or WAX - effective this month. The changes include a new call at Jubail, Saudi Arabia, and suspension of the current eastbound calls at Bahrain as well as at Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. The new weekly WAX rotation...
  • Santos port tackles backlog after eight-day-long fire ends
    Click to enlageOperations at the port of Santos, Brazil, are expected to return to normal within the next couple of days as container terminals work through a backlog caused by the eight-day-long inferno at South America's largest container gateway. The fire burned out over the weekend. It will take three to...
  • US regulators to raise penalties for truck safety violations
    The penalties for violating truck safety rules are getting higher, as federal regulators adjust fines that haven't changed since 2007 or in some cases 2003 for inflation. On June 2, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will raise some fines by hundreds or thousands of dollars by applying a cost-of-living adjustment...
  • Double-digit growth era at an end for China's ports, Qingdao chief says
    HONG KONG - The days of rapid container terminal growth in China are over and the port business has entered a more "normal" stage of its development, according to Qingdao Port Chairman Zheng Minghui.Qingdao handled 16.48 million 20-foot containers last year, 7 percent more than in 2013, and this kind...
  • Asia-Med trade struggles to cope with capacity, market changes
    HONG KONG - Drewry expects Asia-Mediterranean spot rates to remain weak until the mid-June peak season, with significant changes affecting the market - headhaul demand growth has waned, slot supply has risen and rates have plummeted. Spot rates on the Asia-Mediterranean trade tumbled to just over $600 per 20-foot container last...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 13, 2015
  • Hedge fund cuts DryShips
    Hedge fund manager BlueMountain Capital Management has cut its stake in New York-listed DryShips to 5%, less than half the amount it owned in October.
  • Intermarine enters Turkey
    Intermarine has promoted an insider to run a newly-created office in Turkey.
  • RBD seeks US shield
    Rizzo-Bottiglieri-De Carlini Armatori (RBD Armatori) is asking a judge in Houston to block seizures of the company's assets.
  • Merger under attack
    The pending merger between two Peter Georgiopoulos dry-bulk companies has come under fire from a New York law firm seeking to represent shareholders of publicly listed Baltic Trading.
  • Avoiding rocks and docks
    The UK's North P&I Club has published a new guide to help bridge teams prevent costly smashes with fixed or floating objects (FFOs).
  • TOO tapping investors
    Teekay Offshore Partners is set for a preferred equity offering to help fund the dropdown of the group's most valuable asset.
  • Cosco cull continues
    China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has sold another 14 ships for scrap as it renews its fleet.
  • Frontline shares spring up
    Healthy upturn in VLCC rates sends owner's market value racing.
  • Distressed delight
    BW LPG's purchase of four VLGCs at a knockdown price has been greeted with approval by analysts tracking the company amid the belief the deal is not terrible news for asset values in the sector.
  • Hapag-Lloyd charters duo
    Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has brought in two ships on short-term charters to help catch up on its schedule after a tough winter.
  • S5 buys Jardine Shipping
    Ship agency S5 North Europe has extended its reach into Asia with the acquisition of Jardine Shipping Services (JSS).
  • New name, new CEO
    Swedish containership, ro-ro and offshore group Rederi AB Transatlantic is changing its name as it appoints a new overall CEO.
  • Wan Hai rating safe
    Moody's has affirmed its rating on Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines on the back of a stellar year for the boxship owner.
  • Crew fall ill
    Food poisoning has been blamed for the hospitalisation of 14 crew from a Japanese bulker in Canada.
  • Tananbaum back for more
    Hedge fund tycoon Steven Tananbaum has grown his holding in Eagle Bulk Shipping.
  • CMA CGM upgrades
    France's CMA CGM is upgrading its services from the US to the Caribbean with an enhanced feeder run.
  • Pan Ocean settles again
    Korea Line Corp (KLC) and Nordana are among the owners taking small stakes in restructured Korean shipping company Pan Ocean in return for debt.
  • Bergen sells division
    Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group is selling off its Hanoytangen-based rig services business.
  • Milaha and UACC in talks
    Middle Eastern owners Milaha and United Arab Chemical Carriers are in talks to merge their respective chemical tanker fleets.
  • Angelicoussis back in action
    Depressed asset prices have tempted major Greek shipowner John Angelicoussis into the dry cargo second hand market for the first time in almost half a decade.
  • Crewmen stabbed to death
    What appears to have been a violent argument on a US bulker has left two seafarers dead and another injured in the Philippines.
  • Anji back at Jinling
    China's Anji Automotive Logistics has returned to Jinling Shipyard for two more car carriers.
  • Subsea 7 lands $200m deal
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has renewed a charter in Brazil for two years in an extension worth $200m.
  • Mercator seeks help
    Mercator Lines (Singapore) has called in a financial advisor as it looks to battle the slump in dry cargo markets.
  • No dividend before 2016
    First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has warned shareholders to not expect dividends to re-start before 2016 at the earliest.
  • Rickmers extends boxship duo
    Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) has secured a significant increase for the latest charter of its largest containership.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 13, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: FMC issues report on detention, demurrage and free time
  • Global Terminal extends hours in response to congestion
  • STB approves Indianapolis-Louisville rail corridor upgrade
  • Milaha, United Arab Chemical Carriers talk tanker fleet merger
  • U.S. beef and pork gain greater access to Mexico, Peru
  • NTSB releases details of 2014 Houston Ship Channel collision
  • Yang Ming commences CG2
  • EPA reaches settlement with importers of illegal off-road vehicles
  • Sourcing report finds Vietnam, Myanmar on the rise
  • U.S. considers Persian Gulf airline subsidy claims
  • Tech Bytes: WiseTech Global and DAT
  • Executive Moves: MOL and Finnair
  • Va. officials look to boost ag exports to Cuba

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 13, 2015
  • Ships banned from entering into Yemen's waters
    Only emergency food and medical aid vessels are getting through.
  • Cosco sheds more old ships
    Move boost overall fuel efficiency of its fleet.
  • Shipping line signs up to emission restrictions in Chinese port
    'By joining the Shenzhen Port Green Convention, Hapag-Lloyd has demonstrated its commitment to environment.'
  • Waste fuel recovery technology proves resilient
    As sales hold up in era of softer fuel prices.
  • Study: Ships efficiency has 'gone backwards' since 1990
    NGOs say the IMO's EEDI targets need to be made more ambitious at upcoming review.
  • Japan's fuel oil demand in decline
    Consumption drops 26% year-on-year.
  • Electric 'hybrid' vessels on the increase
    'Shipping industry is coming much closer to the man in the street in its thinking on the environment.'
  • Supplier and box ship operator in New York court clash
    Dispute goes back to bunkers supplied via OW subsidiary.
  • Singapore logs double-digit bunker sales growth
    Monthly LSMGO sales volumes jumped almost 5 times over the year.
  • Fishing vessels held in probe on fuel transfers
    Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency detains six boats.
  • Call for stricter rules on high seas fishing
    US federal agency proposes permit for fuel supplies.
  • Coast Guard spill response 'exceptional', says commissioner
    80% of spill contained with 36 hours.
  • German supplier launches two new ECA products
    Says its new distillate blends offer operational and price advantages.
  • Evergreen Line looks to new software for improved efficiency
    Fuel consumption could be cut by around 5%.
  • Maersk: 'We are definitely looking into LNG'
    'There are a number of elements in the equation which need to be settled, for example the accessibility of fuel and the price.'
  • Bank predicts improved dry bulk rates
    Current freight rates in the sector are 'unsustainably low'.
  • Russian port operator sinks deeper into red
    Annual bunker sales weaken.
  • Unions at Vopak issue strike call
    Potential impact of action on terminal operations unclear.

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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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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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