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BRIEFS
May 28, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • AADA bunker surcharge rises to US$300 per TEU after oil price hike
  • Maersk vows to cut CO2 emissions from ships 60pc by 2020
  • Libyan air force bombs product tanker near IS-controlled town
  • World Shipping Council backs demurrage to Federal Maritime Commission
  • Shippers and carriers locked in blame game over demurrage
  • US intermodal rates continue slide after falling 1.9pc in April
  • Evergreen adds Singapore-Haiphong to its service with PIL
  • Ships at Suez August 5-6 must supply data before opening ceremony
  • Simatech, Evergreen loop boosts Mideast-Africa-FE links
  • UN Polar Code adopted, does not affect ships built before 2017
  • CenterPoint to build Savannah warehouse and Joliet logistics park
  • Ships with security personnel best placed to rescue displaced refugees
  • Asian carriers near break-even in 2014, low fuel to assist in 2015
  • Worldwide Flight Services win Allegient Air contract in Las Vegas
  • Jettainer opens hub at Frankfurt for handling unit load devices

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • Ajay Menon appointed Managing Director of Glander International Bunkering (India)
  • IMO Secretary-General inaugurates new World Maritime University building
  • Intermodal Tank Transport appoints Owner's Rep & new agent in India
  • Kalmar to deliver turnkey heightening of three ship-to-shore cranes for DP World Antwerp
  • China to resume rapeseed meal imports from India
  • Port of Antwerp launches break-bulk application for more efficient freight handling
  • Eastern Railway fixes freight movement target for 2015-16
  • Truck rentals remain steady in April on delayed harvesting
  • European nations want to invest in India, but with less bureaucracy
  • Govt to focus on sectors that need export boost
  • India likely to become second largest shareholder in AIIB
  • INR drops below the 64 level
  • Parliamentary panel favours increasing import duty on steel

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Yorkshire haulier replacing sizeable part of fleet
  • New CFO at 15th busiest airport in the world
  • Danish lorries are more efficient
  • Rhenus Rotterdam - more breakbulk handling capacity
  • Dematic names new CE sales manager
  • Aer Lingus and IAG agree on cash offer
  • Europa moving to new HQ
  • Azerbaijan to become OTIF's 50th member state
  • Zim - valiant recovery in Q1
  • Asian carriers register good April results
  • On connectivity at the ITF in Leipzig
  • Belarus and Armenia sign railway pact
  • Young scientist awarded for logistics governance work
  • Deutsche Post DHL Group confirms earnings targets

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • Union: Callao box ops affected
    Replacement labour used by APM Terminals (APMT) to fill in for striking dockworkers at Peru's Port of Callao has started to affect container operations, according to the labour union's spokesman. Juan Carlos Vargas, spokesman for the Peruvian dockworkers' union SUTRAMPORPC, disputes APMT's
  • Viking's Rosella faces inquiry into bow visor incident
    The maritime unit of Finland's Traffic Safety Administration (Trafi) is to investigate a potential infringement of international maritime rules. According to a report by Finnish state broadcaster YLE, Viking Line's Rosella set sail without its bow visor being properly locked. The ro-pax ferry
  • German ship evacuated following fire
    A German-owned multipurpose vessel with a cargo of fertiliser had to be evacuated in the North Sea after a fire broke out in one of its holds, according to the German Central Command for Maritime Emergencies. The 33,772 dwt Purple Beach, which is owned and operated by liner operator MACS on its US
  • MISC profit up 18.6%
    Malaysia-listed shipping company MISC has posted a group operating profit of MYR1.8 billion (USD500 million), representing an 18.6% year-on-year increase for the financial year ending in 2014. The company's revenue in 2014 saw an upward trajectory of 3.6% year-on-year to MYR9.3 billion, driven
  • SeaSafe Marine signs contract with Masterbulk Singapore
    Wallem Group's lifeboat maintenance service company, SeaSafe Marine, has entered a five-year service supplier agreement with Masterbulk Singapore. The agreement is to provide lifeboat services for Masterbulk's fleet of 20 open-hatch gantry crane vessels, according to a 27 May statement from Wallem.
  • Tsuneishi to establish repair yard in Indonesia
    Japanese shipbuilding group Tsuneishi Holdings Inc has said it will invest USD40 million in establishing a ship repair facility in Indonesia. Tsuneishi's president and chairman, Yasuharu Fushimi, cited Indonesian president Joko Widodo's bid to develop his country into a maritime nation as the
  • Aurora LPG to pay dividend and buy back shares after strong quarter
    Aurora LPG, the Oslo-listed expanding VLGC owner, has reported a healthy profit for 1Q15 and vows to pay a dividend of USD0.10 per share for the quarter and buy back NOK75 million (USD10 million) worth of its own shares. Group net profit amounted to USD13.9 million in 1Q15 on revenues of USD21.7
  • Single standard for logistics emissions needed, experts say
    Delegates at the Smart Freight Leadership seminar in Leipzig, Germany, called for cargo organisations to create a universal, transparent means of calculating logistics emissions across the global supply chain. "Shippers and carriers could then compare and select more fuel-efficient modes and
  • Guangzhou channel expansion to allow two-way ship travel
    Guangzhou Port Group has announced plans to invest CNY3 billion (USD484 million) to expand the deepwater channel of the port to meet the demand for two-way transport of large vessels. The expansion project will start from Nansha port area in the north to the deepwater area in the west
  • New STX O&S boss vows to realise recovery
    The new CEO of South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (O&S) has pledged to rehabilitate the company. Lee Byung-mo, who has been elected as the new CEO after STX O&S's former CEO Jung Sung-leep left to take up the reins at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), gave his
  • VLGC rates dip pending June LPG contract prices
    Very large gas carrier (VLGC) freight rates to ship LPG from the Gulf to Asia Pacific decreased as market players stayed away pending Saudi Aramco's announcement of June LPG contract prices. The Baltic Exchange assessed the benchmark rate at USD111.50/tonne on 26 May, down approximately USD0.19
  • Court seizes more Sainty Marine assets
    China's Wuhan Maritime Court has seized more of Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine's assets upon application by the Bank of Jiangsu. The company's assets worth CNY120 million (USD19 million) had previously been frozen by the court, a stock filing of Sainty Marine stated on 27 May. The Bank of Jiangsu applied for the
  • Singapore to review block exemption for liner alliances
    Singapore is seeking public feedback as to whether liner alliances should continue to be exempted from breaches of anti-competition laws. The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) plans to extend the block exemption, first granted from 2006 and extended in 2010, for another five years until
  • CIMC wins US anti-dumping probe
    Shanghai and Hong Kong-listed China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has won a lawsuit against a US anti-dumping probe into 53-foot containers imported from China. CIMC has announced that US International Trade Commission (USITC) had determined that the import of 53-foot containers from

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • 'Paralyzed' DHL Global Forwarding shuffles top team to re-discover focus
  • ASL bets on India with QuikJet Cargo investment, as it launches freighter service
  • Box Ships Inc rebound shows rising charter rates but carriers feel the pain

Marine Logweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • SSN 765 drydocking worth potential $266 million to EB
  • Hoegh LNG inks contract for Chile FSRU
  • World Wide Supply to lay up two of its six PSVs
  • Three more containerships to have Wärtsilä BWMS

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • Pair of interview sessions set for Olympia Port Commission candidates
  • CMA CGM Group to launch North America/North Europe run
  • Coast Guard teams help remove activists from ARCTIC CHALLENGER
  • Matson announces results of Horizon Lines tender offer
  • Yang Ming takes delivery of 4,662 TEU container ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • Greek government urged to unleash maritime hub potential
    Country has huge potential but needs 'different thinking' to prosper, says Gratsos
  • Höegh LNG inks 20-year Chile import contract
    FSRU charter contract expected to earn Höegh about $36m a year
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co linked to 20,000 teu ship order
    Brokers report the Geneva-based carrier has booked two megaships at HHI for $155m each, with an option for two more
  • World Wide Supply forced to lay up two PSVs and cut crew
    Weak offshore market bites and forces company to lay up vessels
  • StealthGas urges scrapping for smaller LPG carriers
    Greek owner increases spending on share buybacks as softer market dents profits
  • Daily congestion bulletins to cease as LA/LB returns to normal
    Marine Exchange of Southern California to stop free updates on ships at anchor outside top two US ports
  • Charter rates reach four-year high amid freight rate implosion
    Surge in demand for small ships on intra-Asia trades drives charter rally
  • VLCCs represent best value for money
    They don't cost much more than a year ago, yet their earning power has soared beyond all recognition
  • Evergreen and Arkas launch joint intra-Mediterranean loop
    WEM service will connect the Aegean Sea with both ends of the Mediterranean
  • Russia starts building second nuclear-powered icebreaker
    Three new vessels due for delivery between 2017 and 2020 will be used on northern sea route
  • 25 charterers, controlling 20% of seaborne freight, use A-to-G emissions rating scheme to reject ships
    As cargo owners take more interest in their supply chain footprint, RightShip and Carbon War Room say their controversial efficiency index offers charterers a quick insight into a vessel's potential fuel performance
  • Box Ships ekes out improved first-quarter result
    Owner sees more room for optimism as charter rates rise

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • US-Canada cross-border truck rates rising: Nulogx
    Canadian trucking costs continue to climb, driven in part by rising cross-border trucking rates, according to the latest data from freight payment auditing firm Nulogx. The Toronto-based company's Canadian General Freight Index rose 2.6 percent in March from February, while its Base Rates Index, which excludes accessorial charges, rose 2.7...
  • US shippers' forecast freight growth falls to near five-year low
    U.S. shippers' expectations for freight growth has dropped to its lowest levels in nearly five years, according to a recent survey. The roughly 600 shippers surveyed by Wolfe Research earlier this year say they expect same-store shipments to drop on average 2.2 percent over the next 12 months. It's a far...
  • Construction begins on second LNG-fueled ship for Crowley
    Construction has begun on the second of two liquefied natural gas-fueled ships that Crowley Maritime Corp. has ordered for the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico trade. The combination container/roll-on, roll-off ships are being built in Pascagoula, Mississippi, by VT Halter Marine, a subsidiary of VT Systems. The ships will carry up to 2,400...
  • Mideast ports investing billions on capacity as volumes escalate
    Gulf states in the Middle East are expanding capacity and investing billions of dollars in their ports to accommodate booming traffic in the Asia-Europe trade lane. Projects in Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are prepared to add an additional 17 million 20-foot-equivalent units per annum to their...
  • Union official disputes claim of minimal strike impact at Callao
    Replacement labor used by APM Terminals to fill in for striking dockworkers at Peru's Port of Callao has started to affect container operations, according to the labor union's spokesman. Juan Carlos Vargas, spokesman for the Peruvian dockworkers' union SUTRAMPORPC, disputes APMT's assertion that the strike, now entering its third week, has...
  • BASF awards Southeastern Freight Lines Supplier of the Year LTL award
    LEXINGTON, S.C. (May 27, 2015) Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced it received the "Supplier of the Year Less Than Truckload Award" from BASF, the largest chemical company in the world. This is the third time in the last five years that Southeastern has...
  • After expanding in Europe, Asia, Dachser targets US growth
    Dachser, the German logistics provider, is poised to expand its relatively small share of the U.S. air and ocean freight business. With U.S. air and sea revenue already growing at double-digit rates, it plans to grow by leveraging its fully developed European network and its expansion in Asia, India and Latin...
  • Trans-Atlantic ship schedule reliability hits three-year low
    Container ship schedule reliability on the growing trans-Atlantic route during April was the lowest in at least three years, according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Only 42 percent of ships in the trade arrived within one day of their scheduled calls during the month, according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. That figure compared...
  • Shreyas Shipping and Logistics returns to FY profitability
    Shreyas Shipping and Logistics swung to a net profit of Rs. 61.75 crore (about $9.6 million) in the fiscal year ended March 31, a big turnaround from its loss of Rs. 4.32 crore ($675,000) in the previous year, as the Mumbai-based multimodal logistics and shipping firm significantly expanded its feeder...
  • Box Ships posts smaller 1Q loss on rise in charter rates
    LONDON - Rising charter rates helped Greek container shipowner Box Ships narrow its first-quarter loss close to break even. The NYSE-listed company's net loss fell to $285,000 from $1.5 million in the first three months of 2014 even as time-charter revenue slipped to $11.6 million from $14.5 million as three ships...
  • Yusen Logistics certified halal-compliant in Malaysia
    TASCO Berhad, a Yusen Logistics subsidiary in Malaysia, has acquired halal certification, issued on April 16 by the Malaysian government's certification organization, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). The two certifications, "MS2400-1", required for transportation, and "MS2400-2", required for warehousing, were acquired simultaneously - a first for a Japanese logistics company....
  • Vessel carrying containerized fertilizer catches fire
    A German-owned multipurpose vessel with a cargo of containerized fertilizer was evacuated Tuesday night in the North Sea after a fire broke out in one of its holds, according to the German Central Command for Maritime Emergencies. The 33,772 dwt Purple Beach, which is owned and operated by liner operator MACS...
  • Service contracts coming in well below trans-Pacific carrier targets
    The results of the 2015-2016 trans-Pacific contracting season are mostly in, and although carriers dug in their heels to get rate increases, for the most part they fell short of getting what they wanted. Several beneficial cargo owners say rates on both legs of the trade between North Asia and the...
  • How US importers can cut out the middlemen to save money
    I was recently in my beloved New Orleans with clients-dressed to the nines and looking as good as a full figured, balding, middle-aged economist can-when our waiter asked what wine we had chosen for dinner. I looked over the list of very impressive bottles, and then scanned the prices that...
  • Baltimore's container volume dips after record March
    Container traffic through the Port of Baltimore in April fell 8.8 percent year-over-year after a record March, Maryland Port Administration statistics show. Click to EnlargeThe port's public terminals handled 58,864 20-foot-equivalent units, compared with 64,527 TEUs in April 2014. Loaded containers declined to 46,084 TEUs from 52,900 a year earlier. Baltimore's April...
  • Two-way channel investment at Guangzhou port
    Guangzhou Port Group has announced plans to invest $484 million to expand the deepwater channel of the rapidly growing port to meet the demand for two-way transport of large vessels.The expansion project will start from Nansha port area in the north to the deepwater area in the west of Aizhou...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • KNOT unties dropdown
    KNOT Offshore Partners struck a deal to buy a shuttle tanker from parent Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT).
  • BLT takes 'milestone' step
    Several affiliates of BLT Chembulk Group have launched pre-packaged insolvency proceedings as part of parent Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT)'s deal to hand over most of its ships to a new private equity-controlled company, a top executive said.
  • Princess finds work
    Eidesvik Offshore has secured long-term employment for one platform supply vessel (PSV).
  • Perri returns to roots
    Robert Perri will lead the effort of an investment banking firm to build up its presence in the shipping world.
  • Charterers tighten up
    Charterers that ship 20% of global cargoes are now avoiding the most inefficient ships, according to the Carbon War Room (CWR).
  • Condor crew cleared
    The crew of a £50m ($75m) Condor Ferries vessel has been exonerated of any blame for a dock collision in high winds in March.
  • Crude export plan blocked
    India's petroleum ministry has rejected a proposal from Cairn India to export crude from its Barmer block in Rajasthan.
  • Octopus deal sparks Hoegh
    Hoegh LNG was on the rise today after it inked a lucrative FSRU contract.
  • WWS loses more
    Amsterdam-based World Wide Supply has lost $1m more during the first quarter despite revenue jumping.
  • Two die in sinking
    Two crew have been killed after a tug sank off South Korea.
  • MBC slumps in Q1
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has seen red in its first quarter bottom line amid depressed dry bulk rates.
  • Latvian docks eight
    Latvian Shipping is sending half its fleet to drydock as it launches its biggest-ever upgrade project.
  • Cargoship hit by fire
    The crew of a German multipurpose (MPP) has been evacuated after a fire broke out on board.
  • Nordic into the black
    Denmark's Nordic Shipholding has benefited from better rates for its products tankers to turn around a loss in the first quarter of 2015.
  • Wartsila equips boxships
    Wartsila has won an order for its ballast water management systems for three boxships currently being built for a European owner.
  • Bulker breaks down
    A bulker that left a Canadian port after a two-and-a-half-year legal dispute has suffered an engine breakdown after covering only 200km of its journey to Dubai.
  • Oceanteam turns red
    Oceanteam Shipping has posted a moderate loss for the first quarter of the year as revenue declined.
  • Mixing oil and water
    New Zealand's Interislander ferry Arahura is to test a new potentially cheaper fuel system involving watering down diesel.
  • Yard worker dies
    A labourer has been killed in a fall from a ship at a yard in Bangladesh.
  • Crewman search criticised
    Australian union officials say more should have been done to search for a Korean seafarer who fell from an SK Shipping bulker.
  • HLNG seals Chile gig
    Hoegh LNG Holdings has secured a long-term charter to supply an LNG FSRU for deployment in Chile.
  • Maersk Broker bounces back
    Maersk Broker has reported a much healthier performance for last year compared to 2013, new figures show.
  • Statoil opts for EnvironHull
    Statoil has picked GAC's EnvironHull system for its vessels operating in Scandinavia, the Middle East and the Far East.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • CMA CGM bolsters transatlantic service offerings
  • Baltimore cargo volumes dip after record March
  • Containership catches fire in North Sea
  • Hapag-Lloyd grows feeder network in Scandinavia
  • UPS expands in Myanmar
  • FAA fines Indiana chemical shipper for hazmat violations
  • IAG Cargo touches down in Kuala Lumpur
  • Executive Moves: C.H. Robinson and Transfix
  • HighJump acquires e-commerce platform provider

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 27, 2015
  • LUKOIL to supply fuel for pipe-laying ships
    Ships building South Stream gas pipeline.
  • NOAA vessel spills oil into US river
    Up to 200 gallons spilled into New Hampshire river.
  • Unwillingness to invest in LNG bunkering will be 'short term'
    The fall in oil prices may have deterred operators from investing in LNG.
  • Turkish bunker players invest in infrastructure
    Prospects for Istanbul are good, says CEO of major Turkish supplier.
  • Danish tanker owner posts quarterly profit
    Reversing earlier deficit.
  • Saudi Arabia's fuel oil surplus set to fall by 30%
    Analysts say fuel oil exports are likely to fall in the months ahead.
  • Trefoil, SK Energy start ULSFO supply in ARA
    Fuel grade has had 'extensive laboratory and field testing'.
  • Orderbook for new ships remains 'extremely large'
    'Equity funds have discovered that scoring a quick payoff is no longer possible.'
  • Petrobras quarterly bunker, fuel oil sales weaken
    Weaker oil prices seen tugging on bottom line.
  • Court date set for Shen Neng 1 hearing
    'Great disappointment' at failure to agree damages from coal carrier's owner.
  • Harbour Master: Bunker sales 'doubled' at Kavkaz port
    Total of 14 bunkering firms operating at the location, he says.
  • Glander International Bunkering names India head
    Ajay Menon receives a promotion.
  • Shipmanager: Specialist skills needed for LNG bunkering
    Safety 'absolutely critical' in LNG bunkering, says Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement.
  • Report: Bunker spill concerns in South Pacific Ocean
    Salvage efforts for grounded vessel hit by bad weather.
  • Sinopec making return to Shenzhen bonded bunker market
    Joint venture with BP was able to speed up operations, says source.
  • Latvian shipowner in bunker-saving move
    Company upgrading eight vessels in fleet.

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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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