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April 2, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen suffers US$49 million net loss in 2013, imploding rates blamed
  • Yang Ming widens loss to US$95 million loss, blames falling rates
  • Shagang's demands for US$66 million in fees are ignored' by HNA
  • Ningxia to spend US$1.57 billion on road building in 2014
  • Shanxi's Wusu comprehensive bonded zone cargo value hit US$31.6 million
  • Wenzhou customs checkpoint gains State Council's approval to expand
  • China turns away more genetically-modified US corn shipments
  • Panalpina's heavylift project division enjoyed 20pc growth in 2013
  • Breakbulk China in Shanghai showcases rising logistics stars
  • Canadian transport minister prepared to fight tax on US-bound cargo
  • Emirates Skycargo to start Dubai-Atlanta Boeing 777 freighter service
  • Worldwide Flight Services wins 4 French ground handling contracts
  • Air China to commence new Beijing-Vladivostok service in June

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • Bahri receives fifth dry bulk carrier
  • CMA CGM's net profit up 22.8 pc in 2013; volumes increase 7.5 pc
  • ICC warns shipowners of spurious oil fraud claims
  • MOL Group introduces new midterm management plan - 'STEER FOR 2020'
  • SAL Heavy Lift transports & installs 1,250-t shiploader off Australian coast for Adani Mining
  • High domestic prices impact sugar exports
  • Adani's Mundra Port handles over 100 mt of cargo in 2013-14
  • HAROPA-Port du Havre receives world's largest reefer vessel
  • Fieo lauds RBI's relaxing of merchanting trade provisions
  • INR ends above 60 for the first time in eight months
  • L&T bags housing contracts worth INR 1,981 cr.
  • RBI keeps repo rate steady at 8 pc
  • Ukrainian crisis could hit Asian LNG supplies

International Transport Journalweb site
  • ELL to order up to 50 Siemens Vectron locomotives
  • Haropa welcomes world's biggest reefer ship
  • Dubai now fifth biggest cargo airport in the world
  • RZDL delivers stone to port of Ust-Luga
  • Schirm appoints COO
  • Executive board enlarged
  • 20 European retailers on GT Nexus platform
  • Leyland Trucks produces 5,000th factory bodied truck
  • AAT now AEO
  • Planzer strengthens position in Central Switzerland
  • Shipowners support EU for liner consortia block exemption
  • Switzerland investing in motorway network
  • Reinforcement for packaging printing shop
  • Emirates to serve third Scandinavian destination
  • Liner shipping poised for further consolidation

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • Conrad Industries adds to order book
  • Singapore cancels Coteam Petroleum bunkering licenses
  • Aker Philly sells profit share in tanker pair to Crowley
  • USCG places $497 million order for NSC 7
  • BIW gets another $24.3 million for DDG 1000 work
  • Eastern Shipbuilding lands hopper dredge ATB order

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • Port of Seattle to continue ship emissions reduction incentives
  • Drewry Shipping Market Review predicts modest growth for 2014
  • Coast Guard faces busy week with repatriation of over 200 migrants
  • Hapag-Lloyd sees gains in financial picture for 2013
  • Corps responders tackle emergency seawall repairs

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • Scramble to buy shipping debt buoys prices as banks unload
    Hedge funds seek to control restructured companies, warns CIT Maritime's Engh
  • Company results round-up
    Free to read: Hamburg Süd, Anek and Euronav results reflect a year of cutting costs
  • StealthGas finalises bank finance for 17 newbuildings
    Vafias sees more bank interest albeit for gas shipping and offshore sectors
  • Private equity owner will keep hold of Wrist for the foreseeable future
    Altor has no plans for a listing or an exit, Kledal tells Lloyd's List
  • Top Evergreen executive defends fleet-expansion strategy
    Marcel Chang defends orders for 8,500 teu ships as competitors opted for larger tonnage
  • Hamburg Süd posts drop in annual revenues as overcapacity takes its toll
    German group blames weak freight rates and devalued dollar and expects more of the same
  • MPC Group and Thien & Heyenga take over struggling Ahrenkiel
    Pressure mounts on family firms as merger creates a top 10 managing owner
  • Hansen to replace Jacobsohn at Skuld
    New chief executive at P&I club from February 2015
  • Aker Philadelphia Shipyard sells interests in new hulls to Crowley
    Shareholders are promised a payout as $40m cash deal generates 'significant' profit
  • Bunker association's new chairman slams fuel quality
    Off-spec bunkers are a serious problem, says Oldendorff's Jorgensen
  • Five years on, Japan's shipowners are still singing the tonnage-tax blues
    Firms claim they face a heavier burden than rivals from other major shipping states
  • Seaspan takes four more 10,000 teu boxships
    New York-listed company exercises options at two Yangzijiang Shipbuilding yards
  • Southampton opens $166m box berth
    UK hub port can now berth three ultra-large container carriers at the same time
  • Anek posts smaller loss thanks to reduced costs
    Ferry firm in the red predicts further improvement this year
  • Improving crude markets help Euronav to reduce its annual losses
    Fresh capital helps Antwerp-based tanker owner to add Maersk tonnage to its fleet
  • MPA bans Coteam from bunker trading in Singapore
    Supplier violated bunker licence, says port authority

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • 'Quintana 2.0' plots IPO
    The second incarnation of bulker owner Quintana has filed a registration for an initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'QSP'
  • Hamburg Süd sheds market share
    Booking volumes were down 1% to 3.3M teu in 2013, while turnover slipped by almost 4% to €5.3Bn ($7.29Bn), weighed down by weaker freight rates and the depreciation of the dollar against the euro
  • Eagle Bulk debt buyers revealed
    Eagle Bulk's annual report confirms ongoing losses and discloses who took over the company's bank debt in late 2013
  • Klaveness orders Kamsarmax and combo options
    Norwegian Torvald Klaveness group has exercised three options at two Chinese shipyards, which includes two Kamsarmax bulkers at Jiangsu Newyangzi Shipbuilding and one combination carrier at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding
  • MOL seeks stability via LNG and offshore
    Mitsui OSK Lines said today it wanted to stabilise its earnings by focusing on the LNG and offshore sectors, which rely more on long-term contracts
  • Evergreen predicts better 1H14
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine is expecting a better first half in 2014 because of dropping bunker prices and a rate increase for Asia-Europe services
  • Singapore strikes out another bunker supplier
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has cancelled the bunker supplier and bunker craft operator licences of Coteam Petroleum Trading Pte Ltd with effect from today for contravening the terms and conditions of the bunkering licences
  • Bank Mandiri branches into Singapore
    Two subsidiaries of Indonesian bank PT Bank Mandiri Tbk have opened offices in Singapore, targeting the commodities and export businesses
  • Pacific Radiance fixes $100M contract for offshore vessel
    Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Pacific Radiance has bagged a contract worth up to $100M for its latest maintenance work vessel (MWV)
  • Shagang arrests another HNA Group ship
    Hong Kong company Shagang Shipping has arrested another ship owned by HNA Group
  • Genco in final bid to avert bankruptcy
    Peter Georgiopoulos-chaired Genco has received waivers from lenders allowing it to a avert Chapter 11 bankruptcy - but that relief will only last a single day

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • Vancouver Trucker Settlement Sets Up Big Reforms
    Port Metro Vancouver is confident that the revised 14-point action plan that convinced truck drivers in late March to end their four-week strike will establish the framework for a long-term solution to the port's frustrating drayage problems. If the agreement reached by truckers, the federal and provincial governments and the port...
  • STB to Hold Hearing Addressing Shippers' Rail Service Complaints
    WASHINGTON - Following many shippers' complaints of poor rail service, the U.S. Surface Transportation Board said today it will hear on April 10 from Class I carriers and their customers on what can done to improve service. Carload shippers have suffered more in recent months than their intermodal counterparts, as the...
  • Descartes Acquires US-Based Air Freight Solutions Firm
    Descartes Systems Group has acquired Computer Management USA to expand its software-as-a-service offering for logistics clients, particularly those in the U.S. air freight industry. Descartes, a global logistics technology solutions provider, purchased Computer Management USA for $6.6 million. Computer Management, which has offices in Florida and New York, provides security information...
  • Interroll Revamps Distribution As e-Commerce Grows
    Tim McGillInterroll, a maker of pallet rollers, drives, conveyors and other components that keep products flowing through modern distribution centers, is expanding its own distribution network to meet growing e-commerce-fueled demand from its customers. The Swiss company last month opened a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center in Hiram, Ga., just outside...
  • Gloomy Outlook for Asian Air Cargo
    HONG KONG - Forget about steady growth in the air cargo markets. That was the blunt advice given by Denis Ilin, executive president of AirBridgeCargo Airlines, at an air cargo conference in Hong Kong today. In the best-case scenario, growth is going to be flat. This gloomy outlook was shared by other...
  • Hamburg Süd's Revenue Declines on Sluggish Traffic Growth, Lower Rates
    Hamburg Süd's revenue declined 3.9 percent in 2013 on subdued demand in its key South American market, falling freight rates and a weaker US dollar. The German container and bulk shipping company posted revenue of €5.3 billion (US$7.3 billion) as its liner shipping division grew traffic by just 1 percent from...
  • Knowler to Expand JOC's Asia Coverage
    Greg KnowlerVeteran transportation journalist Greg Knowler joined the JOC today as senior editor for Asia. Knowler's responsibilities will mainly focus on enhancing JOC.com's timeliness and scope of Asia-sourced news and analysis relating to the container shipping, logistics and freight transportation industries. His coverage will also appear in The Journal of Commerce...
  • MPC Takeover of Ahrenkiel Creates Top 10 Container Ship Manager
    MPC Group and Thien & Heyenga, the leading German ship management companies, have taken over the financially troubled Ahrenkiel Group in the latest consolidation in the nation's crisis-ridden charter shipping sector. MPC didn't release financial details of the takeover of the family-owned group, which has a 40-strong fleet of container ships,...
  • Werner Enterprises Named to Forbes 2014 Most Trustworthy Companies List
    OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 31, 2014-- For the second time in five years, Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics company, has earned a spot on the Forbes list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies. Companies featured on the prestigious list earned the top 100 highest scores for trustworthy conduct over the four quarters...
  • Triton Overseas Transport Appoints New Office Manager
    HOUSTON, TX (Mar. 31, 2014) - Triton Overseas Transport, an industry-leading non-vessel owning common carrier (NVOCC) and international freight service provider, today announces the promotion of Vicki Matthews to the position of office manager. In her new role, Matthews will further Triton's commitment to unparalleled customer service and tailored transportation solutions...
  • Kane Is Able Recognized By PPL Electric for Energy Savings
    SCRANTON, PA - March 31, 2014 - Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- www.kaneisable.com) has been listed on the E-Power Energy-Smart Business Honor Roll by Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) Electric Utilities Corporation of Allentown, Pennsylvania. This award notes KANE's recent measures to make its Scranton campus distribution centers more energy...
  • Carrier Transicold Program Focuses on Refrigerant Quality
    SYRACUSE, N.Y. (USA), April 1, 2014 - To help raise standards of service and quality in refrigerant-handling operations for the container shipping industry, Carrier Transicold has launched the CareMAXTM program, a comprehensive refrigerant management recognition program for its authorized service centers. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes...
  • Agricultural Shippers Told to Prepare for US West Coast Port Disruptions
    WASHINGTON - A group representing agricultural shippers and forwarders has warned members to prepare for labor disruptions and slowdowns at U.S West Coast ports starting in June and to make contingency plans Peter Friedmann, executive director of the Washington-based Agriculture Transportation Coalition, said he doesn't expect the International Longshore and Warehouse...
  • BMW's $1 Billion Expansion Seen Boosting Charleston Volume
    South Carolina's new inland port at Greer will get a big increase in the volume of autos and containers it handles for rail shipment to and from the Port of Charleston over the next couple of years. The leg up will come from the $1 billion investment that BMW announced...
  • US Auto Parts Imports Inch Up
    Containerized auto parts imported through U.S. ports reached 205,139 TEUs in the fourth quarter of 2013, increasing 1.0 percent year-over-year, according to PIERS, the data division of JOC Group. U.S. waterborne containerized imports of auto parts in the fourth quarter rose 1.0 percent year-over-year. Full-size image The increase marked a rebound from the...
  • TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: CenterPoint Properties
    Adam Roth, director of NAI Global Logistics, discusses projected changes in capacity, especially in trucking; rapid growth in Mexico and the transportation network for moving cargo from that nation; rising use of intermodal and railroads; and anticipated increases in the cost of transportation versus the cost of real estate....
  • What's the Cost of Drayage? It Depends
    Pricing for drayage is like many other aspects of the business - chaotic. "No one seems to have a handle on what standard pricing for drayage should be. It's tough to find a formula that a shipper can use as a guide," said Charles W. Clowdis Jr., managing director for global trade...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • Investor unveils Genco stake
    A distressed investment firm has unveiled a sizeable minority stake in Peter Georgiopoulos' Genco Shipping & Trading.
  • Quintana reveals finances
    Quintana Shipping revealed in initial public offering (IPO) papers that it narrowed its annual loss in 2013 as revenue rose.
  • Scorpio rejigs newbuilding loan
    Scorpio Tankers has struck a deal to convert a $92m term loan into a revolving credit facility.
  • Sovcomflot under review
    Moody's Investors Service has placed the credit ratings of Sovcomflot (SCF) under review for a potential downgrade over what the agency views as the Russian tanker giant's deteriorating financial position.
  • Quintana back in $100m IPO
    Corbin Robertson has confirmed plans to take the Quintana name back to the US capital markets with the first stateside dry cargo IPO in almost four years.
  • The TW+ guide to...
    The Eighty-Eight
  • Never-ending story
    There are certain things you've come to expect from TradeWinds. How about "a rain-soaked night of passion", "a cursed sunken treasure", "long-hidden family secrets".
  • Transports of delight
    After 15 years of travelling to shipyards round Asia, a sudden rush of business for South Korea's shipbuilders gave me a chance to see more of the country.
  • Reborn from the ruins
    After being almost obliterated by Japan's most devastating natural disaster, Yamanishi shipyard is well and truly back in business, writes Adam Corbett
  • Anek losing less
    Greek ferry group Anek has reduced its 2013 deficit after cutting costs in tough markets.
  • Swissco in rig move
    Singapore-based offshore vessel owner Swissco is venturing into the rig arena through its latest acquisition.
  • Merger dream not dead
    Hamburg Sud may yet become part of the Hapag-Lloyd/CSAV containership merger, according to chief executive Ottmar Gast.
  • Keep the faith
    ICAP has issued a positive message to panamax bulker owners who have seen earnings collapse in the early part of the year.
  • Cadet jailed for smuggling
    A Jamaican cadet has been jailed for 13 years for drug trafficking on a Harren & Partner ship.
  • The family that ships together sticks together
    Singapore's efforts to expand in the shipping finance sector have not found much traction, mainly due to cultural issues.
  • Subsea 7 man helms Forland
    Forland Shipping has named Subsea 7 veteran Tore Larsen as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect.
  • Boxship sinks after clash
    An Indonesian feedership has sunk after a collision with a Pelni ferry early on Tuesday.
  • Tankers top the list
    Shipowners have invested over $7.7bn in second hand deals in the first quarter of 2014 at an average of almost $90m per day, according to data from VesselsValue.com.
  • Pirates and privations
    Running a radio ship when you're operating outside of the law isn't easy.
  • MPC buys Ahrenkiel
    Hamburg's MPC Group has taken over compatriot CF Ahrenkiel Group to create a new combined company with 62 boxships under technical management to see it through the prolonged downturn.
  • BWO inks Premier deal
    BW Offshore is set to order a new FPSO after clinching a charter contract in the UK North Sea.
  • Avance issue a hit
    Avance Gas has wasted no time in attracting investors to support its initial public offering (IPO) in Oslo.
  • Three dead in crash
    Three fishermen were killed and two more were missing after a collision off Spain involving a Wallenius Lines car carrier.
  • New CEO for Skuld
    Skuld chief executive, Douglas Jacobsohn, is to step down from the top job in the Norwegian marine insurance group with finance chief, Stale Hansen, taking the helm from February next year.
  • Aker Philly cashes out
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (AKPS) of the US has sold its profit-sharing interest in two tankers it built for Crowley for $40m.
  • STNG execs' $90m slice
    Scorpio Tankers' top three executives are sitting on shares in the shipowner worth almost $90m today.
  • ABG wins debt battle
    India's ABG Shipyard has clinched its INR 110bn ($1.83bn) debt restructuring after a cash injection from its main shareholders.
  • Klaveness back for more
    Norway's Torvald Klaveness has confirmed a move for three more newbuildings in China and has resold contracts for two of the vessels on order.
  • Eagle extends red run
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has posted a third successive annual loss in a run of red ink which extends to almost $190m.
  • Dorian lowers sights
    Dorian LPG has sliced more than $100m off the target for its initial public offering.
  • Dry double
    China's Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding has won its first new order since last November.
  • Bumi wins Kraken cash
    Bumi Armada has secured a $750m syndicated loan to help finance an FPSO for the Kraken oil and gas field in the North Sea.
  • Five more for Cosco
    China Cosco Holdings Co is continuing its order spree by lining up a deal for its biggest boxships yet.
  • Cape coup for Hanjin
    Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries has won a deal to build a capesize costing KRW 60.44bn ($57.1m).
  • NYK eyes better margins
    NYK is to shift its investment emphasis towards the LNG and offshore sectors and downsize its bulker and containership activities.
  • Paragon secures funds
    Paragon Shipping says it has secured a firm commitment for a new $120m senior secured amortizing credit facility.
  • Genco talks extended
    Genco Shipping & Trading says it has has succeeded in securing more time for debt restructuring talks with its creditors.
  • Hedland faces strike
    Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export facility, could face disruption from possible industrial action.
  • Seaspan books four more
    Seaspan Corp has returned to China to exercise options for a further four 10,000-teu containerships.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • Lufthansa pilots to strike Wednesday
    Lufthansa is facing "one of the biggest walkouts" in history starting Wednesday, it said, forcing the carrier to cancel a reported 3,800 flights. According to Vereingung Cockpit, employees will hold a demonstration and rally Wednesday.
  • FMCSA shuts down Texas carrier
    The FMCSA has ordered Texas-based FTW Transport to shut down operations, declaring the trucking company an imminent hazard. Officials said they have shut down 75 bus and trucking companies so far this year.
  • AA Cargo, US Airways link up in Phoenix
    American Airlines Cargo and US Airways Cargo have linked operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, moving into one facility while still separate carriers, allowing customers to tender air waybills for both in one place.
  • XPO closes $335M Pacer deal
  • Evergreen joins CKYH alliance
  • Rep. Camp decides not to seek re-election
    Rep. David Camp, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said Monday he will not seek re-election in November, leaving uncertainty over his recent proposal for comprehensive tax reform.
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. Customs to add 2,000 officers, accept more local donations
  • Descartes purchases air cargo security solutions provider
  • Morton Salt to expand at Port Canaveral
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 1, 2014
  • US crude oil shipper faces fine
    Accused of shipping more than its permit allowed.
  • Dynamic Oil Trading expands Singapore team
    Suzanne Lim has four years of bunker trading experience.
  • Set back to Sinopec's storage ambitions
    Indonesian project delayed by a year.
  • Prices soft across Europe
    Main grade fuel oil down $5 in Rotterdam.
  • Fujairah terminal to open on time
    Expected to come online at the end of the year.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    Demand average in Middle East hub.
  • MEPC 66 hears support for starting sulphur review
    Correspondence group to work on draft methodology, meaning study may get set in motion later this year.
  • Oil prices could tumble as market fundamentals shift
    Oil prices could fall to $75 per barrel over the next five years, according to Citigroup analyst.
  • Rotterdam: Shape of MGO demand to emerge before 2015
    Imported cargoes will meet ECA-derived demand.
  • Asian bunker prices falling
    Prices have softened across all ports.
  • Chemoil exit offer 'fair and reasonable'
    Delisting move reflects 'lack of a need for access to capital markets'.
  • Fuel distributor sees profits rise
    Distribution main business including some bunkers.
  • IBIA has 'commitment to quality'
    New chairman seeks collaboration on off-spec bunkers.
  • South China fuel oil imports drop in March
    Due to Brightoil delaying its 100,000 mt fuel oil cargo to April.
  • Andatee reports annual loss
    Fall cushioned by 30% increase in bunker sales volumes.
  • Seaspan exercises options for fuel efficient ships
    Firm orders four boxships to be built in China.
  • Bunker player struck off Singapore suppliers' list
    Port currently has 63 licensed suppliers.
  • Tests on hybrid bunker fuel show lower emissions
    However, the product has lower energy density and requires increased fuel consumption.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
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