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December 4, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-CSAV merger complete, Cosco edged out as 4th biggest box carrier
  • Hong Kong study: Port needs more backup land and barge berths to thrive
  • PMA says dockers union brings 'slowdown tactics to bargaining table'
  • US dockyard productivity half global average, quarter that of top performer
  • Arabia's maritime world reports a good year for shipping as 2014 closes
  • Bankrupt OW Bunker Far East delays meeting with creditors
  • Shipping lines, air cargo carriers continue to cash in on falling oil prices
  • Security contractor asks port authorities ease private firearms movements
  • Old news leads to confusion on TSA east and west bound merger scheme
  • Two more ports in Caribbean vie to become transshipment hubs
  • DHL sees rising interest in temperature sensitive China-EU rail service
  • Economic growth slowing, Stifel Logistics Confidence index indicates
  • BIMCO backs IMO initiative to reduce red tape at UN maritime agency
  • Asia Pacific airlines see international cargo demand rise 6.4pc in October
  • Lufthansa Cargo celebrates 20th year as industry trendsetter
  • Fedex Freight drivers vote down Teamster union representation

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • Asia-North Europe trade capacity estimated to grow marginally in 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd & CSAV complete merger to become fourth largest container liner shipping company
  • MoS approaches MEA to seek Korean help to indigenously build LNG carriers
  • MoS introduces new mechanism to collect light dues for containerships
  • Parliament endorses Shipping Bills
  • Workshop discusses potential of Integrated National Waterways Transportation Grid
  • JSW Jaigarh Port inks MoU with Konkan Railway & Maharashtra Maritime Board for Jaigarh-Digni rail link
  • Adani-Welspun to invest $ 1.5 bn in shale & oil sands assets
  • Banks may use 5/25 rules for existing infra projects
  • India to grow at 5.4 pc in FY15: OECD
  • OVL to invest another $3 bn in Mozambique gas field
  • India HAZMAT & Liquid Bulk 2014 today

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Strategic expansion in West Africa for ship chandler
  • Trimble reinforces role in rail transport sector
  • Paki renamed Pooling Partners
  • Great Lakes port leader welcomes new CFO
  • SDV Belgium now GDP certified
  • Koper gets ready for pre-clearance procedures
  • Fleet management expert to grow Vehco France
  • Etihad heading back to Erbil too
  • Big changes continue at port of Long Beach
  • DB Schenker establishes new Europe hub in Greece
  • European launch customer orders more A350 XWBs
  • Röhlig gains UK warehousing association membership
  • Ungehinderter Transit?
  • Big is beautiful

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • GasLog doubling down on fleet
    NYSE-listed GasLog has unveiled its '40:17 Vision', a plan to grow its fleet from 25 LNG vessels to 40 by the end of 2017. "Some of the greatest fortunes in shipping were made in the 1950s, a boom time for tankers when the growth trajectory was the best it has been. I'm thinking along similar lines
  • Tallinn shippers 'wait and see'
    Many shippers using Estonia's Tallinn port are waiting on early trading results when the new Baltic emissions regime comes into force next month, before deciding to commit to new long-term contracts. "Shippers will wait for the results of the first quarter of trading under the new emissions regime
  • Dutch and German towage companies raided
    The Dutch and German competition authorities have carried out raids on a number of towage companies as part of an investigation into suspected illicit agreements. The Netherlands' Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) confirmed to IHS Maritime that it had "visited" a number of companies in the
  • Schneider sees shore power greening port operations
    Emissions regulations and standardisation of connection equipment are catalysing the uptake of shore side power (or cold ironing) for ships says Catharine Austin, Director of Fathom Marine. A key point is the technology to connect ships to shore power. Navies of the world have been doing this for
  • NSB to sack hundreds of European officers
    German container ship manager Reederei NSB today announced its complete withdrawal from the German flag in a major blow to the country's maritime employment. 38 container vessels will be reflagged to other international flag states by 2017 in a bid to cut operating costs and prevent further
  • New crane hook product hits market
    Henriksen's, the Norwegian manufacturer, has introduced two new products under their Henriksen Hook brand, for use in crane launching and recovery operations. Ole Rasmus Undrum, sales manager, told IHS Maritime, "The LiftView and Awarelight systems have been developed to be compatible with all
  • MH370 search continues on two fronts
    While the underwater search for missing Malaysian aircraft MH370 continues in the Southern Indian Ocean, IHS Maritime has learned a search is also under way some 4,000 kilometres north of the crash site along the Indonesian coast. The Australian Transport Safety Authority (ATSB) charged with
  • Sanko Steamship emerges from court protection
    Japanese shipping company Sanko Steamship announced yesterday that it had emerged from court protection. The company, which had a heavy exposure to the drybulk spot market, filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2012, having lost JPY110Bn ($1Bn) in FY2011 due to losses from Handysize and Supramax
  • Eleven bodies found near sunken Oryong 501
    Eleven more bodies were found today near the western Bering Sea where South Korea-flagged stern trawler Oryong 501 sunk. Fishing vessels found the bodies after combing the area near the Oryong 501 that sunk on 1 December 2014 leaving one dead and seven rescued, while the remaining 52 crew were
  • China gets serious on tax avoidance issue
    China is taking actions to toughen its policy on tax avoidance by foreign companies to prevent tax payments being directed overseas, said its taxation authorities on Tuesday. China will comprehensively monitor the profit levels of foreign companies to make sure there is no "base erosion and profit
  • Seoul shipbuilder bags order for more tankers
    South Korean shipbuilder Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has clinched a deal to build two 157,000dwt shuttle tankers from a major Greek shipowner. With this, Sungdong has recently closed four newbuilding orders from Greek shipowners. Sungdong said that the two tankers would be equipped
  • China's iron ore inventories post decline
    Iron ore inventories at 33 major Chinese ports reduced to 104.82M tonnes as of 1 December, from 1.09M tonnes in the previous week, according to the report by Xinhua-China Iron Ore Price Index. The iron ore at Tianjin Port in China was trading at $69.70/tonne, down 1.1% from the price of
  • Caution urged in shipping assets buying
    Optimism has returned to shipping market, according to Chris Johnson, partner and head of the Shipping Industry Group at accounting company Moore Stephens Singapore. Johnson told IHS Maritime in a recent ship operating cost seminar held in Singapore that some players are trying to take advantage of

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • Harvey Gulf picks GE Tier 4 compliant diesels
  • OSK-'ShipTech retained for shipyard phase of LNG ferry
  • Canada awards Coast Guard Vessel Life Extension contract
  • Willard licenses SeaArk commercial and military designs
  • Bridge hits megayacht
  • Becker Marine celebrates CO2 savings with a donation
  • Ice-capable research ship is MTU powered
  • December 03, 2014 First oil flows from deepwater Jack/St. Malo in U.S. Gulf
  • John Deere showcases Marine Tier 3 auxiliaries

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • Hapag-Lloyd completes process to merge CSAV container business
  • Jensen Maritime nets design deal for pair of tugs for Crescent Towing
  • Port of Everett schedules Holiday on the Bay event
  • Seattle, Tacoma port alliance clears 45-day FMC review period
  • American Trucking Associations targets veterans for industry jobs

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • CSAV bosses join Hapag-Lloyd board
    New directors follow completion of merger to form world's forth largest box line
  • TSA recommends $1,000 price hike this month
    Transpacific lines to push up prices to reflect surge in demand ahead of the Christmas period
  • Maersk and MSC finalise 2M schedules
    World's top two lines to deploy 193 vessels in 22 east-west strings from next month
  • Venice seeks global operator for ambitious offshore terminal project
    New offshore terminal seen as key to Venice's plans of welcoming big ships in the future
  • Livanos presents a five-year plan to double GasLog
    LNG company looks to Asia as it outlines bullish ambitions to its investors
  • German owners face crew crisis, says Behrendt
    VDR calls on Berlin to act now to shore up the country's shipping interests
  • Lines turn to agencies to reduce fixed costs
    ISS says recent contract wins show carriers outsourcing to cut overheads
  • NCSP profits dented by weak Russian rouble
    Russia's largest port operator sees profits tumble tenfold
  • VLCC earnings dip but stay high as flood of cheaper oil stimulates demand
    Prospects look bright for 2015 for the big tankers, so expect further newbuilding orders
  • NSB to axe 500 European seafarers in flag-out move
    No future for Germany as maritime location, says owner of largest boxship fleet
  • Aronnax: No stay of regulation for UK shipping
    It's too late to complain about emission-control areas weeks before they take effect
  • Star Bulk is open to new mergers as it ramps up consolidated entity
    Much of its activity during the third quarter centered on 'defensive' stance

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • Caucus will determine whether ILWU signs tentative contract or not
    LONG BEACH, California - U.S. West Coast contract negotiations could go one of two ways when the International Longshore and Warehouse Union convenes a caucus in San Francisco in the week beginning Dec. 15. If the ILWU leadership believes there is enough substance in what has been negotiated by then, it...
  • Strong US truck orders reflect rising motor carrier confidence for 2015
    Net orders for Class 8 trucks in North America topped 40,000 units in November for the second straight month, reflecting motor carriers' expectations for freight growth in 2015 and broader economic expansion. North American Class 8 truck orders in November jumped 93 percent from the same month last year to 40,560...
  • 2M Alliance reveals finalized service strings
    Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. today unveiled their finalized east-west network for their 2M Alliance, just months before the alliance is slated to begin operating. The 10-year vessel-sharing agreement between the world's two largest carriers was announced in July, after both carriers attempted to form the P3 Network with CMA...
  • Planned Georgia barge port could handle tank containers
    A barge port and industrial center are planned on the 800-acre site of a former paper mill at St. Marys, Georgia, just north of the Florida state line. New York-based Worldwide Group and the Knights of the Green Shield, an investment group, plan to acquire the property and develop it for...
  • US exports take a hit from weakening demand in Europe, Asia
    Last spring, the World Trade Organization forecast global trade would grow 4.7 percent in 2014, but it cut its growth forecast for 2015 to 4.0 percent from its previous forecast of 5.3 percent. The downward spiral for U.S. exporters of containerized cargo has been even less inspiring, and U.S. containerized...
  • C.H. Robinson-Freightquote deal puts non-asset LTL services center stage
    The proposed acquisition of truck brokerage Freightquote.com is much more than attempt by C.H. Robinson to gain more business or e-commerce sales; the $365 million deal underscores and perhaps accelerates a major change in the U.S. less-than-truckload market. C.H. Robinson and Freightquote combined have annual LTL revenue of approximately $1.7 billion,...
  • Trans-Pacific spot rate spiral wipes out GRI gains
    Trans-Pacific spot rates continued to sink this week, wiping out all gains made by carriers with Nov. 15 GRIs and sinking to two-year seasonal low. The Drewry Maritime Research benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles came in at $1,725 per 40-foot container this week. Full size chart. The Drewry Maritime...
  • G6 service to skip LA port call, citing congestion
    Citing congestion, the G6 Alliance will omit eastbound calls at the Port of Los Angeles on one service for four straight weeks, starting Jan. 1 The move suggests the G6 carriers don't expect a significant reduction in port congestion at the largest U.S. container port complex in the Western Hemisphere. The...
  • US toy import growth slips but could recover in coming years
    Containerized imports of toys through U.S. ports have slipped in recent months but are poised to recover as demographic trends return to more normal patterns following the Great Recession. Containerized U.S. imports of toys in the third quarter dipped 1.1 percent year-over-year ito 254,028 twenty-foot-equivalent units, following a 7.7 percent decline...
  • Jaxport gains new export business from Acura
    American Honda Motor has selected Florida's port of Jacksonville to export new Acura MDX and TLX models to the Middle East, further solidifying the U.S. Southeast's status as a growing region for auto production and trade. AHM, the North American subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., is the fifth auto manufacturer to...
  • TSA makes December $1,000 GRI official
    The 15-member TSA made its historic December general rate increase official today after weeks of speculation, as trans-Pacific spot rates continue on a downward trend. Member lines will seek a $1,000 per 40-foot container GRI, effective Dec. 15 on trans-Pacific all cargo from all origins and destinations. The rate increase -...
  • Design unveiled for LNG-powered towboat
    The design for an inland towboat powered by liquefied natural gas has won approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping. Plans for the 4,200-hp towboat come amid growing interest in use of LNG as a marine fuel by carriers in offshore domestic trades, European short-sea services, and even big...
  • Drewry forecasts 5.6 percent annual rise in global terminal volume
    Annual volume at global container terminals will rise by a 5.6 percent rate during the next five years and reach 840 million 20-foot-equivalents by 2018, according to a report by Drewry Maritime Research. The increase will push terminals' utilization rates to 75 percent in 2018 from the 68 percent of 2013,...
  • Lufthansa Cargo pilots to strike Thursday, in second walk out this week
    Lufthansa Cargo pilots will stage a day-long strike Thursday, the second walk out this week, in a year-long dispute over retirement benefits. The strike, between 2 a.m. and 22.59 p.m. local time, will also ground long-haul passenger flights, which carry around 50 percent of Lufthansa Cargo's freight in the aircrafts' belly...
  • Global air cargo rebound accelerates
    The recovery in the global air cargo gathered pace in October with traffic growing 5.4 percent from a year ago to hit a new monthly high, the International Air Transport Association said. The increased volume, driven by strong demand in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, outpaced capacity growth of 4.4 percent,...
  • Maersk Line to terminate US-flag service in trans-Pacific
    Maersk Line will close down the TP5 U.S.-flag service operated by its affiliate Maersk Line Ltd. on Jan. 15, its first step in a new strategy to eliminate unprofitable trans-Pacific services. It will also terminate its eastbound Taiwan Express slot-swap agreement with Evergreen Line on Dec. 31. The end of the...
  • A new map for infrastructure progress
    It's an old joke, but a good one: You know you're having a bad day when you show up at work and find a 60 Minutes crew in your office. That bad day came for Congress in November when the CBS television newsmagazine aired a scathing report on the state of...
  • Emirates expands Asia-East Africa coverage further with CMA CGM
    Emirates Shipping Line has expanded its Asia-East Africa coverage with two new services in cooperation with CMA CGM, effective this month. The two services, called the Gulf India Africa (GIA) and the Gulf Mombasa Express (GMX), will offer fixed-day weekly schedules operating out of common ports with "port delays not impacting the...
  • China auto logistics giant links with UTi to unlock global market
    HONG KONG - UTi Worldwide Inc. has created a strategic partnership with the largest auto logistics provider in China in a move that will position both companies for an expected increase in the exporting of finished vehicles to overseas markets. The UTi partnership with Beijing Changjiu Logistics will initially provide the...
  • Consolidation coming to China's price driven courier market
    HONG KONG - Low barriers to entry and soaring demand are stimulating fierce competition in China's domestic courier business, but for half the companies in the market it will be a race to the bottom. Because of the intense price competition, China Express Consulting Network estimates over 50 percent of SMEs...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • Hope in OSV-to-rig ratio
    Tidewater chief executive Jeffrey Platt is hopeful that a key supply-and-demand metric for the offshore vessel market will work in owners' favour.
  • VLCCs suffer setback
    VLCC activity is starting to slow in the Middle East but many tanker brokers and Wall Street equity analysts believe the lull will be relatively short-lived.
  • Star Bulk takes flight
    Shares of Star Bulk Carriers are starting to retake some of the ground that was lost during yesterday's sell-off.
  • Montanaro adds to Clarksons stake
    Montanaro Asset Management has grown its interest in Clarksons hot on the heels of its $441m takeover of RS Platou.
  • ICAP shows X Factor
    X Factor judge Cheryl Cole, now known as Cheryl Ann Fernandez-Versini, tried her hand at shipbroking during Icap's 22 annual charity day.
  • Havyard identifies patron
    A diversified Russian operator has emerged as the counterparty behind a recent contract to construct a pair of ice-breaking offshore vessels at Havyard in Norway.
  • No hope in 2015
    Shipping markets are unlikely to recover before 2016, according to the chief executive of German bank Nord/LB.
  • Navios in buyback scheme
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Maritime Acquisition (NNA) has revealed a $50m share repurchase programme.
  • Crewman burned
  • Dalton tops up on Avance
    Californian hedge fund Dalton Investments has lifted its substantial position in VLGC owner Avance Gas.
  • "Phantom" vessel found
    An abandoned vessel carrying cigarettes has been found by Greek authorities in Zakynthos island, on Tuesday.
  • Stop moaning
    The UK's RMT union has criticised shipowners for "alarmist" statements on the impact of new low-sulphur fuel regulations.
  • Cocaine found on reefer
    Around 300 kilos of cocaine hidden among bananas on a Panama-flagged vessel have been seized by UK authorities in the port of Portsmouth.
  • SCI sells veteran
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has offloaded another offshore vessel as it renews its fleet.
  • Damaged Kertu scrapped
    A Maltese cargoship has arrived in Denmark for scrapping after it grounded off Sweden in October.
  • Wuhan seals CSDC deal
    Wuhan Iron Group (WIG) has won Chinese government approval to become the second-biggest shareholder of China Shipping Development Co (CSDC).
  • BW LPG buying back
    Oslo-listed BW LPG is to spend up to $15m buying back its own shares.
  • NSB quits German flag
    Boxship owner Reederei NSB has confirmed it will leave the German flag, putting 486 German and European crew out of work by 2017.
  • Asians eye ship buys
    Asian investors are increasingly looking to move cash into shipping and property as interest rates stagnate.
  • Gu denies taking bribes
    The former boss of China's Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard has denied taking bribes worth nearly a million dollars.
  • BW and Pavilion name duo
    BW Group and Pavilion Energy have named the first two LNG newbuildings that will go into their joint venture outfit.
  • Reef gets more protection
    A two-way shipping route in Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait has been formalised by the IMO.
  • Dorian to exit Oslo
    Dorian LPG is set to de-register from Oslo's Over-The-Counter (OTC) market, the company confirmed Wednesday.
  • Norbye to leave DESS
    Finn Amund Norbye is quitting as chief executive of Deep Sea Supply after to close to ten years with the company.
  • No slow-go for Livanos
    GasLog Ltd chairman Peter Livanos does not plan to wait to begin delivering on growth goals unveiled today, nor does he intend to stop at the new plan's 2017 horizon.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • ZIM sees financial position improving
  • ATA members pledge to hire 100,000 vets
  • TNT takes iPads to the skies
  • Pilot Freight Services to expand in Q1
  • Newsflash: TSA recommends $1,000 GRI on 40-foot containers
  • Logistics dystopia
  • Transfennica to park a North Europe ro/ro service
  • Commerce to hire additional commercial service officers
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2014
  • Cockett Marine hires new trader
    John Tsogas is a former employee of OW Bunker UK.
  • Metro Vancouver mulls cutting acceptable SO2 emissions by 50%
    Ships, Chevron refinery top polluters in the regional district, says report.
  • Extent of shipping company OW exposure becomes clear
    Several hundred companies may owe funds.
  • Shortsea operator fits scrubbers on roughly half of its fleet
    Will switch other vessels to MDO to comply with tighter ECA rules.
  • Russian fuel oil exports could rise in January
    Players predict little impact from tax reforms.
  • UK seafarers' union calls owners 'alarmist'
    Over ECA threat to ferry routes.
  • OMTI recruits OW staff
    Bahou and Vanger join Greek office of Oil Marketing & Trading International.
  • Dan-Bunkering hires ex-OW staffer in Middle East
    New hire joined OW in 2010.
  • Chemoil to supply ECA-ready product
    Grade available in main US ports from December.
  • Bunkerworld partners with Veson
    The Bunkerworld integration enables Veslink users to access real-time, port-based bunker prices.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asian hub
    Bunker hubs had seen prices rally on Tuesday.
  • Canadian province ups 'eco' funding
    Move 'will clearly boost' use of LNG as fuel for ships and other heavy vehicles, says Gaz Metro spokesperson.
  • Titan Petrochemicals shares to resume trading on HKSE
    Subject to the fulfillment of certain requirements by May 31, 2015.
  • Report: OW subsidiaries mulling split with parent
    Firms hoping to stay in business with a 'new sign on the door'.
  • Cable laying newbuilds to use diesel-electric engines
    Vessels offer 'lowest possible fuel consumption' in part load range.
  • Russian player sees Q3 bunker sales jump
    Ramp up of bunkering business has been successful.
  • Hybrid-electric equipment to cut research vessel fuel use
    Onboard technologies to reduce fuel consumption by 75%.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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