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October 21, 2013
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL merges two all-water US east coast services for winter season
  • Baltimore dockers re-open port for boxes, large ro-ro, but not cars
  • Teamsters threaten Canadian National Railway with strike October 28
  • WTO: Trade dispute volumes, complexity now beyond budget capacity
  • China mulls foreign firms selling shares in Shanghai Free-Trade Zone
  • Stifel Nicolaus confidence index hits new high on rising European trade
  • Shandong September seaport volume up 32.4pc to 81.07 million tonnes
  • Russian refusal to honour UN cross-border trucking accords raises ire
  • UK Club best on Port State Control compliance: Intercargo report
  • Big forwarders face volatility, but maintain stable profits: SeaIntel
  • IATA: Passenger bellyhold capacity threatens already weak cargo demand
  • Freight volume at Moscow Domodedovo Airport remains flat in September
  • FedEx announces programme to buy back 32 million voting shares

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • "K" Line continues to be included in FTSE4 Good Global Index & Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index
  • Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh bullish on US export growth
  • Govt may approve separate cadre for coastal police in states
  • Indial Shipping carries duomatic locomotive
  • Indian among nominees for Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Award
  • Kalmar undertakes ship-to-shore crane heightening for APM Terminals in Spain
  • Police arrest crew of detained US ship
  • With vessels becoming more fuel-efficient, shippers seek reduced bunker surcharges
  • Garment exports grow 15 pc in Sept.
  • India surpasses Thailand to become biggest rice exporter to Singapore
  • JICA begins study on southern industrial corridor project
  • Rail Ministry seeks amendment to FDI plan
  • Forex reserves rally further by $1.51 bn to $ 279.24 bn
  • India wants to pay for all Iranian crude in rupees
  • INR ends marginally weak against dollar at 61.27
  • World Bank cuts GDP growth forecast to 4.7 pc
  • Bahrain airport hosts heaviest cargo aircraft
  • CNC Freight & DGTL get heavy equipment from Malaysia to Turkmenistan
  • Rickmers-Linie appoints Marmedsa Noatum Shipping Agency as sales agent in France
  • Safmarine MPV focusing on US market

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Wir brauchen wieder mehr Macher»
  • Slovakia: ZSSK Cargo establishes subsidiaries
  • Motorways of the Sea receive EUR 170 million
  • TNT Express cutting jobs in France - new service in Europe
  • 400 Actros trucks for Primafrio in Spain
  • MacAndrews offers new service from Teesport
  • Long-term changeover at port of London
  • DHL receives AEO certificate in Switzerland
  • 50 Kögel Megas and 15 container chassis for Kloiber
  • Iata proposes freight forwarders' partnership

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • Conrad Shipyard delivers first of two liftboats
  • COSCO adds new orders, but drillship dispute drags on
  • Wilbur Ross controlled Navigator files for IPO
  • BAE San Francisco to drydock T-AKE 6
  • Bourbon sells three

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • Hanjin Shipping to discontinue direct calls to Port of Portland
  • Port of Seattle sees gains in monthly container numbers
  • Saltchuk taps Jim Langus for Everett property due diligence
  • Kalama Port Commission Oks maintenance dredging project
  • Port of Tacoma releases box count for September

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • Trade Statistics October 2013: Europe
    Supply and demand gap widens and further weakens rates
  • German owners look further afield
    As the KG market dries up and banks become more restrictive, big names are finding new ways to finance ships
  • Yamal LNG puts Russian gas on the map
    Competition between landmark export project and US rivals may slash prices
  • Data Hub: Freight rate indicators
    Third quarter freight rates lag behind last year and the first quarter of 2013
  • Why shippers should welcome the IMO weighing proposals
    Global Shippers' Forum secretary-general hails a flexible compromise
  • Awilco LNG lands $7m charter contract for 30-year-old gas carrier
    Vintage tonnage is still in hot demand
  • CMES quadruples its third-quarter net losses
    Dismal tanker rates plague state-controlled Chinese carrier
  • Bourbon pockets $18m on sale of three vessels
    Offshore vessel leader pushes ahead with fleet renewal
  • Bargain-hunting stock investors bet on KDB takeover of STX Pan Ocean
    Parent of bankrupt South Korean carrier sells 17% stake for $69m
  • Antwerp prepares for its first Triple-E call
    Mary Maersk diverted from Rotterdam due to APM Terminals industrial dispute
  • P3 awaits clearance as it prepares world's largest vessel-sharing alliance
    No port deselections in network of 28 services covering east-west trades
  • Navigator applies for New York listing
    Handysize liquefied petroleum gas carrier owner is going public
  • Capesize brokers grasp at 'reins on a falling market'
    As rates decline, some still see life in sector's month-long rally
  • HHI puts Nobu Su car carrier under arrest in Malta
    B Ladybug, unprotected in Taiwanese owner's ongoing bankruptcy case, has also been arrested by its crew
  • Shanghai Waigaoqiao wins further capesizes
    Private Chinese conglomerate Herun orders four capesizes for a reported $54m each
  • Cosco Corp posts orders worth $403m and a legal fight over a cancellation
    Singapore-listed giant wins contracts for a jack-up rig, a vessel conversion and a general cargoship
  • Bocimar predicts strong dry bulk market through 2015
    Third-quarter earnings were below those of 2012, but bulk operator eyes a stronger fourth quarter

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • Ross brings Navigator to Wall Street
    WILBUR Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has filed an IPO registration and plans to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'NVGS'
  • COSCO-tied units bag $403.6M in orders
    COSCO Corp (Singapore), the listed shipbuilding and drybulk arm of giant China COSCO, said its subsidiaries have won $403.6M in orders
  • Finnlines seeks to distance itself from tank cargo
    FINNLINES pointed out today that its own checking procedures had been responsible for the detection of embargoed tank parts being sent to Syria from Russia
  • Bocimar profits restored
    BELGIAN bulker operator Bocimar said it detected early signs of market recovery in its third quarter, which enabled it to climb out of deficit to $5.38M in profits
  • Aegean prices bonds
    AEGEAN Marine Petroleum Network today priced its convertible notes offering to raise proceeds for debt repayment
  • Ro-pax insurance fix sought
    RO-PAX ferries should be treated differently from other passenger carriers because of their different risk profile, an insurance broking leader has urged
  • US-flag funds restored
    MAERSK Line and other foreign companies flying the US flag have regained a funding cut related to US government-impelled cargo transport
  • HHI, crew arrest vehicle carrier in Malta
    A PURE car & truck carrier owned by beleaguered TMT has been arrested in Malta
  • Ksure providing $360M
    SOUTH Korean export credit agency Korea Trade Insurance Corp (Ksure) will provide $360M of financing for 21 product tankers being built at compatriot yards
  • 'Crazy, multitiered tonnage supply' for VLCCs
    VLCC RATES rose three points week-on-week as owners pushed for higher levels amid tightening tonnage in the Persian Gulf
  • Pacific Basin upbeat
    HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin today said its 3Q13 daily profits beat market rates by a premium of 27%

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • Arbitrator: Baltimore ILA Action Violates No-Strike Clause
    An arbitrator ruled Friday that an International Longshoremen's Association local in Baltimore violated a no-strike clause in a coastwide master contract covering work on containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo. Dockworkers resumed working cargo covered by the coastwide master contract at Seagirt and Dundalk marine terminals after the arbitrator M. David Vaughn...
  • STB Extends Deadline for Filings Post-Shutdown
    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is extending certain filing deadlines as it strives to get back on track after the 16-day federal government shutdown. Any material due to be submitted to the STB from Oct. 1 through Oct. 16 is now due no later than Thursday, Oct. 24, the agency...
  • Baltimore ILA Works as Arbitration Continues
    Striking Baltimore longshoremen resumed working Friday on containers and roll-on, roll-off cargo covered by a coastwide master contract while arbitration proceedings continued, a management official said. Dave Adam, CEO of United States Maritime Alliance, said work resumed on cargo covered by the coastwide master contract between USMX and the International Longshoremen's...
  • US Beef Export Loss Is Australia's Gain
    The Australian red meat industry sold record amounts of beef and goat meat to China in August. China imported 19 percent of Australia's total red meat shipments, compared with 4 percent in August 2012. Beef shipments totaled 16,192 metric tons including the product and packaging. Grain-fed beef sales to China totaled...
  • Complex Logistics Network, Inadequate Infrastructure Hinder Indonesia's Growth
    As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia is one of the rising stars on a continent full of them. An archipelago consisting of more than 17,000 islands, it's also one of Asia's biggest logistics challenges. Now it's facing another challenge, a slowing economy marked by rising inflation colliding with an urgent...
  • 'Captain Phillips' and 9 Other Films With Transportation in a Feature Role
    When "Captain Phillips," Hollywood's take on the April 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates on the Maersk Alabama, debuted on Oct. 11, it thrust the ocean shipping industry into the mainstream spotlight in a way no recent film has. But it's certainly not the first film to do so, and it...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Down for 10th Week
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Oct. 18, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell for the 10th consecutive week in the week ending Oct. 18. The spot rate from Shanghai to Mediterranean ports slipped 2.9 percent or $21...
  • Baltimore Port Strike Continues for Third Day
    Striking longshoremen continued to shutter the Port of Baltimore for a third day on Friday. Representatives of Local 333 of the International Longshoremen's Association and the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore met with an arbitrator today on the issue of whether the work stoppage volates the no-strike clause in the coastwide...
  • SCFI: GRI Unsuccessful in Shanghai-to-US Lanes
    Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Oct. 18, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell further in the week ending Oct. 18 despite a proposed Oct. 15 general rate increase. Cosco and CMA CGM had...
  • Smithfield Foods Acquisition: A Lot of Bacon for China
    Chinese consumers soon could be in line for a lot more U.S. pork in mainland grocery stores. Shareholders in Smithfield Foods voted Sept. 24 to approve the company's $4.7 billion purchase by Shuanghui International Holdings, the largest acquisition of a U.S. company by a Chinese business. Smithfield processed 27.7 million hogs in...
  • Maritime execs visit to Jefferson High underscores importance of unique new maritime curriculum
    TAMPA, Fla. -Leaders of the state's largest port and the world's largest chapter of the International Propeller Club of the United States today visited with Hillsborough Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia and several key representatives involved with Jefferson High School's Maritime & Marine Environmental Science Honors Academy, to observe the new...
  • War of the Worlds
    At a time when our nation's "reset" with Russia has fallen victim to an increasingly frosty relationship between presidents Obama and Putin, it's easy to wax nostalgic about better days. During the 1985 Geneva summit between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev, Reagan remarked that if the earth faced an...
  • Container Trade Dips at Port of Kobe
    The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Kobe in western Japan fell 1.1 percent in the first half of 2013 from a year earlier to about 1.019 million 20-foot-foot equivalent units, according to preliminary figures released by the Kobe municipal government. In the January-June period, the Port...
  • Revenue Up, Profit Down at India's Blue Dart Express
    Blue Dart Express, India's leading air express and logistics services provider, reported a net income of Rs. 30 crore (approximately $4.9 million) in the second fiscal quarter, which ended Sept. 30, a decline of 8 percent year-over-year. However, total quarterly revenue surged 12.8 percent from a year earlier to $77.3 million. "In tough...
  • IMB Reports Decline in Global Piracy But Rise Off Nigeria
    Global piracy has fallen to a seven-year low, but attacks off the coast of Nigeria have surged by a third, the International Maritime Bureau said. There were 188 piracy incidents in the first nine months of 2013, down from 233 in the same period last year, and the number of hostages...
  • Drewry Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Erodes Further
    Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Oct 16, 2013 Full-size image The average spot freight rate in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lost another $50 per 40-foot-equivalent unit this week, the sixth straight week without an increase. Rates have fallen $350 during this slump. "Slowing demand and excess capacity weighed on rates this week. Drewry expects...
  • Report: Re-shoring to North America Far From Viable for High-Value Goods
    Re-shoring, near-shoring, near-sourcing. Whatever you call it, the terms to describe the shift of manufacturing closer to destination markets in North America may be a permanent part of the logistics lexicon and supply chains in general. But for at least one very important segment of the manufacturing world - those making...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • AdvanFort team arrested
    All but two crew members and security personnel on a private antipiracy ship have been arrested in India, its US-based operator said.
  • Pac Basin beats the market
    Pacific Basin could be set to unveil a strong set of third quarter numbers after revealing its handysize vessels outperformed the market by over a quarter.
  • Workers besiege Split yard
    Workers have blocked the entrances to Croatia's Brodosplit Shipyard as a row over wage cuts escalated on Friday.
  • Hafnia agrees swoop
    New Danish shipowner Hafnia Tankers has agreed to buy the tanker fleet of compatriot J Lauritzen, the company confirmed today.
  • Teekay rings changes
    Tanker owner Teekay has cut ties with Aon and appointed a new broker to renew its hull cover.
  • VLCCF stock falls further
    John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers has seen its shares drop further after pricing a new stock offering.
  • Second Glenn man charged
    A second manager at Singapore shipowner Glenn Defense Marine Asia has been charged in connection with alleged bribery relating to US navy contracts.
  • CMES stuck in the red
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has continued to rack up losses in 2013.
  • Yang Ming refinances
    Yang Ming Marine has raised TWD 5bn ($170m) through a bond sale.
  • Perils of the sea
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Westports shines on debut
    Malaysian port owner Westports surged in value on the first day of trading following its initial public offering (IPO).
  • Iranian headache
    With a financial restructuring battle underway at TMT, Nobu Su was presented with an extra difficulty from a couple of creditors this week.
  • Vinalines selling again
    Troubled Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines is selling off another subsidiary to raise cash.
  • Almeria pulled free
    A UK supramax has been refloated off Denmark after grounding on Saturday.
  • Boskalis in $40m sale
    Royal Boskalis Westminster has pocketed $40m from the sale of its yacht transporting division.
  • De Hoop books one
    Dutch shipyard De Hoop has bagged an order for a platform supply vessel (PSV).
  • Western Bulk goes below
    Christen Sveaas-controlled bulker owner Western Bulk has lowered its IPO price to 20% below the bottom end of its previous range.
  • Hafnia targets cash
    Danish product tanker company Hafnia Tankers is aiming to raise between $200m and $235m through a private placement in Oslo.
  • Trio may face arms charges
    Three Finnlines workers may face charges over a seizure of tank parts in a container bound for Syria.
  • HHI posturing on price
    TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week.
  • Bourbon bins three
    France's Bourbon has announced it has sold off three older ships as it renews its fleet.
  • Navigator files for IPO
    Wilbur Ross-controlled Navigator Holdings has applied to the New York Stock Exchange for its long-awaited IPO.
  • Allies arrest pirates
    A multi-national naval task force has arrested a group of pirates suspected of two recent attacks off the coast of Somalia.
  • Awilco LNG ties up two
    Awilco LNG has been able to secure short-term charters for its oldest and newest ships, the company confirmed Friday.
  • LDC invests in Ukraine
    Louis Dreyfus Commodities (LDC) is investing in a new multi-commodity terminal in Odessa in the Ukraine.
  • NADL gets bond away
    North Atlantic Drilling Ltd (NADL) has successfully tapped Norwegian bond investors to raise NOK 1.5bn ($252m).
  • VLCCF plans stock sale
    Knightsbridge Tankers plans to issue fresh stock to fund its growth strategy, it emerged late on Thursday.
  • SWS bags cape quartet
    Zhejiang Herun Group is the latest shipowner to order capesize bulkers at compatriot Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS).
  • ABML teams with York
    Augustea Bunge Maritime Ltd (ABML) is teaming up with York Capital Management in a new dry bulk venture.
  • US throws MSP a bone
    An eleventh-hour budget deal to end a US government shutdown also eased the potential for cuts to a military shipping programme.
  • Jonesing for tankers?
    Speculation surrounding Castleton Commodities and a campaign to expand its presence in the tanker market appears to have been amplified by the appointment of a new vice president.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • NEWSFLASH: ILA Local 333 workers return to port
    The United States Maritime Alliance's Dave Adam said the return of work pertains to master contract work. That includes the handling of containers and large roll-on, roll-off cargo, though not cars.
  • ILA strike in Baltimore enters third day
    The Port of Baltimore said arbitration was expected to begin Friday morning in an effort to end a strike by members of International Longshoremen's Association. The strike began Wednesday and has shutdown public terminals in the port.
  • Ex-Defense official to be nominated as DHS chief
    President Barack Obama is expected today to formally nominate former Defense Department General Counsel Jeh Johnson to be secretary of homeland security. Rand Beers has been serving as acting secretary since mid-August.
  • P3 to announce network details soon
    Maersk officials said this week the members of the pending P3 Network will submit regulatory filings in Europe, North America and Asia within a week or two, with details of the alliance's planned schedule to be made public soon as well.
  • Labor action forces Maersk to divert ships from Rotterdam
  • Construction starts on Savannah port's 'last mile' connector
  • CSX to build intermodal facility near Pittsburgh
  • U.S. importers seek long-term AGOA renewal
    A group of large U.S. retail trade associations have asked the country's lawmakers to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act for at least 15 years "to ensure the predictability necessary to support trade and investment decisions."
  • Shanghai FTZ could be 'game changer' for transshipment
  • Werner 3Q revenues up slightly
  • Terminal operators bemoan data quality, timeliness
  • BNSF opens Kansas intermodal facility
  • Maritime Security Program fully funded
  • Legislation directs FMCSA on handling of sleep apnea
  • Navis goes live with N4 at Long Beach terminal
  • Etihad, Singapore swap cargo space
  • Correction: Jaxport joins Deep Water Now initiative

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 18, 2013
  • Weekly global market report
    A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Fuel prices in the Americas end week on low note
    Demand and avails were said to be good in Houston on Friday.
  • MGO prices flat in Fujairah
    Prices flat in Suez.
  • Week ends on soft note across Europe
    Double-digit falls in some Mediterranean hubs.
  • More charges as bunker fraud investigation widens
    US Navy was charged 'inflated fuel prices'.
  • Bunker alerts highlight lubricity and flash point issues
    Two alerts from DNVPS.
  • Asian bunker prices softening on Friday
    Demand seen picking up at key trading ports.
  • Monjasa conducted 'thorough due diligence' before offering for confiscated cargo
    'Obviously this dispute is between Stena Oil and the authorities in Sao Tome and Principe,' says CEO.
  • Emissions research facility wins US backing
    It will focus on engine efficiency and emission reductions.
  • New ship tracking service launched
    VesselsValue.com allows users to see vessel movements and asses their value.
  • Aegean announces offering to raise more funds
    Offering of convertible senior notes will have a due date of May 1, 2018 for conversion.
  • LNG bunker trend 'moving fast' in North America
    'I am sure there will be a lot more LNG as fuel news coming out soon.'
  • Hybrid turbocharger undergoes efficiency upgrade
    High-speed motor added to unit to reduce electric power consumption.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
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.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
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
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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
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%
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.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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
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
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› 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 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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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