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December 15, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Week in rates: Asia-Europe spot rate increases 86.7pc to US$1,353/TEU
  • Belgium's total transport system expected to be strike-bound today
  • Maersk scraps two transpac, starts two Mideast, Indian and African services
  • Hong Kong first of 160 WTO members to join Trade Facilitation Agreement
  • Hong Kong volume up 4.7pc in 9 months, but local congestion turns ships away
  • Huge box volumes expose 'severe' US west coast cargo handling deficiencies
  • MOL upgrades south east Asia-Chennai service serving India and Thailand
  • UTi Worldwide posts quarterly loss, pooh-poohs raging talk of DSV takeover
  • World's longest rail journey - China to Spain - delivers 40 boxes as planned
  • CEVA unveils new West Hub Logistics Centre at Jalan Buroh in Singapore
  • Security compliance failure may block air freight entering EU countries
  • Cut out forwarders, save 20pc on air freight bills, says mid-volume shipper
  • Singapore fines 10 air forwarders US$5.4 million for price fixing from Japan

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2014
  • Bangladesh paid to facilitate inland water transit & trade
  • Govt aims to increase India's share in total freight by 2020
  • Shipping confidence drops to two-year low as concern mounts over cost of regulation
  • Massive congestion at JNPT severely affecting ex-im movement, says trade
  • Proposed Sagar Island Major Port likely to be funded by JICA soft loan
  • Trade bodies oppose CoPT decision to reduce number of free days for import containers
  • Govt to get $1.1 bn more from World Bank for eastern freight corridor
  • Govt reduces repatriation time for export earnings
  • Indo-Asean trade may touch $ 100 bn by 2015
  • L&T wins orders worth INR 2,008 cr.
  • PAC concerned over delays in processing of duty drawback claims
  • Conference on hazardous materials & liquid cargo sees tremendous response from all stakeholders
  • BigLift Shipping joins Trident Alliance
  • Bremerhaven port to develop heavy lift terminal
  • Global anti-corruption business body partnering with leading project & heavy cargo networks

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Road link upgrade in India gets green light
  • Less red tape for hauliers
  • Bigger bellies between Guangzhou and Osaka
  • Delivery of AA's first B787 also delayed
  • Silver celebration for Logwin Thailand
  • Europa's West Yorkshire branch sees record growth
  • Europe heading for zero carbon railways
  • Swiss chocolate in Italy, Belgian in Dubai
  • Shipping confidence drops to two-year low
  • Allround's Breisinger joins international team
  • CP's climate change transparency leads the way
  • TNT starts Venice freighter service
  • CaroTrans expands midwest network

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2014
  • Chinese market will underpin Dubai's new cruise terminal
    With the formal opening last week of DP World's third cruise terminal at Mina Rashid, Dubai has made clear its determination to replicate in the cruise market the kind of dominance it has already achieved in container transhipment and passenger aviation. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al
  • IEA pares crude demand outlook
    A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has undercut the tanker industry's claim that lower crude pricing equates to higher demand and thus improved freight rates. On 12 December, the IEA lowered its 2015 demand forecast by 230,000 barrels/day (bpd), to 93.3M bpd. The demand estimate
  • Tanker explosion off Malaysia leaves two dead
    A Panama-flagged LPG tanker with 23 crew exploded off Malaysia, killing two and injuring two others. The 50,743dwt DL Calla was carrying LPG from Al Ruwais, United Arab Emirates, en route to Sri Racha, Thailand, as indicated by AISLive vessel tracking. The 1990-bulit vessel suffered a gas leakage
  • IHS Maritime wins awards
    IHS Maritime & Trade has won two key awards at the international Seahorse Club Journalist Awards 2014 in London. Senior journalist Girija Shettar, a regulation & risk specialist, has won in the Social Media Journalist category for her outstanding output and engagement on social networks
  • Thai trade body against terminal fee increase
    The Thai National Shippers' Council is to spearhead a campaign opposing increases in terminal handling charges (THC). "It's a bad move for exporters", an official with the Council told IHS Maritime. The increase will be to THB4,400 ($134) from THB2,600 for 1teu and to THB6,800 from THB3,900 for
  • Three dead in cruise ship blaze
    An engine-room fire aboard Oceania Cruises' Insignia has killed three workers, the shipowner has confirmed to IHS Maritime. The fire broke out aboard the 684-passenger, 30,277gt cruise vessel at around 0830 on 11 December when the Insignia was docked in St. Lucia. "The fire was contained to the
  • No general increase for Korea P&I members in 2015
    Korea P&I Club has announced that it would not charge a general increase in 2015 for its members. Through a press statement, Korea P&I Club said, "Our board of directors agreed that there would be no general increase in 2015 for our members, even if general increase is needed due to re-insurance
  • BW orders four newbuildings from STX
    BW Pacific, a joint venture between the BW Group and fund managers PAG, has signed up for four new long range product tankers with STX Offshore and Shipbuilding (STX). The agreement with STX includes options for additional vessels. The four newbuildings are part of a fleet renewal programme for the
  • Taiwanese carriers' revenue up in November
    Taiwan's top three container carriers recorded a revenue increase in November, with Wan Hai Lines leading with a 19.7% year-on-year (y/y) growth. Wan Hai Lines posted a record high revenue of TWD$5.99Bn ($191M) in November this year, TWD$0.99 more than its revenue for the same period last year,
  • Antwerp opens container rail link
    The port of Antwerp has officially opened a new rail tunnel linking the left and right banks of the River Scheldt. The new link will accelerate the rail distribution of containers from deepsea container operations on the left bank, which are expected to increase dramatically after MSC moves its
  • Bumi Armada signs $1.1Bn FPSO contract
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Bumi Armada has inked a $1.1Bn contract for the supply of one floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) with the Jakarta-based Husky-CNOOC Madura Limited (HCML). The contract is for a firm charter period of 10 years with options of five
  • Three dead, six missing after collision
    Three crew members were found dead and another six missing after a vessel collision off Fujian, China, local authorities said today. The accident took place around 03.00 local time yesterday, when two cargo vessels of Zhong Xing 7 and c collided about 4 nm southeast of Nanri Island of Fujian.
  • IMO wades into 'boat people' crisis
    As the situation relating to rescues in the Mediterranean is described as "becoming unmanageable" by IMO secretary-general Koji Sekimizu, his organisation expects to begin work with fellow UN agencies on the "practicalities" of reducing lives lost at sea. Following a statement by the IMO and four
  • Pacific Basin to exit harbour towage business
    Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping will sell its entire stake in its harbour towage business in Australia for AUD74.0M ($61.3M) in a move to focus on its dry bulk business. The sale of PB Towage (Australia) Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, will include 17 harbour tugs and a

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2014
  • GE technology cuts fuel consumption for Brazilian PSVs
  • BAE San Francisco gets $15.2 million T-AKE 9 award
  • Coast Guard and NTSB to investigate cruise ship fire
  • December 14, 2014 Smit Lamnalco to acquire PB Towage Australia

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2014
  • L&I report finds Washington truck drivers have high workplace injury numbers
  • "K" Line enters into charter deal for new Moss type LNG carrier
  • Inchcape Shipping Services taps Schollaert as executive VP
  • US rail freight traffic count sees positive weekly total
  • General Dynamics NASSCO inks licensing deal with Braemar

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2014
  • Obama under pressure to step in on port negotiations
    Members of congress call on US president to take action as negotiations drag on
  • Aden replaces Klein at ER Schiffahrt
    German ship operator announces a management shake-up
  • Indonesia expands its shipping in partnership with China
    Kadin vice-chairman outlines a $5.5bn plan to add 500 vessels over five years
  • Big, bigger, biggest for boxships
    The average size of vessel delivered exceeds 7,000 teu for the first time
  • Capital Product fixes higher tanker rates
    Sponsor Capital Maritime remains the listed company's largest tanker charterer
  • Tsavliris launches joint venture with China's Kamji Marine
    New agreement extends the Greek salvor's pollution-response coverage
  • The Week on Wall Street | December 12
    Outlook for VLCC rates hailed as good news for Navios Maritime Midstream Partners and Teekay Tankers
  • New boxship strength standards agreed for mid-2016 entry
    IACS members will adopt new unified requirements for containerships to avoid repeat of MSC Napoli and MOL Comfort catastrophes
  • Asia-Europe and transpacific prices leap as trades enter price peak season
    Carriers have managed to implement general rate increases on Asia-Europe and transpacific trades
  • Kuang Ming sells two panamax bulkers in leaseback deal
    Yang Ming dry bulk arm sells the ships for up to $20.8m apiece
  • Capesize rates plunge to global financial crisis low
    Demand for large vessel classes falls to levels last seen when the big banks went belly-up
  • The 100 most influential people in shipping revealed
    Lloyd's List's annual Top 100 ranking of power and influence explains why 2014 has been a year of big dreams and chutzpah for shipping

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2014
  • JOC Group's Joseph Bonney Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Containerization & Intermodal Institute
    NEWARK, N.J. - The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) has presented its lifetime achievement award to Joseph Bonney, senior editor for JOC Group Inc., now part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), a leading global source of critical information and insight. Bonney was honored December 9 at the organization's annual East Coast Connie...
  • Trucking executives see more freight, rate hikes ahead, TCP says
    Trucking executives, encouraged by steadier, stronger economic growth in the U.S., are increasingly optimistic about their outlook for 2015, both in terms of freight demand and their ability to raise rates, Transport Capital Partners said. Truckload carriers surveyed by TCP have expected volumes to grow for eight straight quarters, and that...
  • Weekly wrap-up: Effects of West Coast congestion dominate top stories
    For the sixth week in a row, JOC.com's top stories center around continuing congestion at U.S. West Coast ports. But while eight of the top 10 stories centered on labor strife and delays, two other stories garnered attention: the massive, $1.1 trillion cromnibus spending bill in the U.S., and the...
  • LTL regional trucker Holland commits to hire 500 veterans
    Holland, the largest U.S. regional less-than truckload carrier, says it will hire 500 U.S. military veterans as the number of military personnel returning to civilian life increases. "America is at a turning point with an estimated one million veterans returning home in the next five years," said Scott Ware, president of...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Dec. 12
    Carriers announced GRIs this week for several major trade lanes, all effective on Jan. 15. Spot rates on Drewry Maritime Research's World Container Index composite index, which measures 11 East-to-West trade lanes, have dropped 23.5 percent in the five weeks since Nov. 6. Trans-Pacific Maersk Line intends to increase rates on all...
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks for stability before launching IPO
    Although Hapag-Lloyd announced the completion of its merger with Chilean carrier CSAV on Dec. 2, it must still navigate the rocky shoals created by the two carriers' combined losses and heavy debt load. The merger will be deemed a success by the financial community when the German carrier realizes the $300...
  • US House sends $1 trillion cromnibus spending bill to Senate
    WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed the cromnibus spending bill, including a measure that would in effect change truck driver hours of service rules, less than three hours before the 12:01 a.m. Dec. 12 deadline for avoiding a government shutdown. The bill passed 219 to 206 with the support...
  • Everglades growth continued in October, statistics show
    Throughput at Port Everglades jumped 12.5 percent in October, newly released port statistics show. Throughput at Port Everglades jumped 12.5 percent in October, Full size chart. Imports at the port were up 20 percent year-over-year in October to 44,927 TEUs, the second-highest monthly volume total this year. Exports hit 41,747 TEUs in October,...
  • Idle box ship fleet creeps up but stays at record low
    The idle container ship fleet crept up slightly over the past two weeks but remains at a record low, according to Alphaliner. There were 108 ships of more than 500 TEUs with a combined capacity 231,000 TEUs idle on Dec. 1, equivalent to 1.3 percent of the total cellular fleet, compared...
  • No relief for shippers at JNPT as crane installation is delayed
    Shippers and ocean carriers, left reeling from months-long congestion and berthing delays at India's largest container port complex, Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust), are unlikely to get a break in the near future, as the port authority has been forced to push back an equipment modernization program by a...
  • As cromnibus advances, trucking prepares for regulatory restart
    WASHINGTON -- Trucking companies hope for an immediate injection of producitivity when President Obama signs the $1 trillion "cromnibus" spending bill, which includes language that will suspend certain hours of service rules for truck drivers for one year. Drivers will no longer need to spend two consecutive 1 a.m. to 5...
  • China helps fill Africa port infrastructure vacuum
    It's been called the final frontier for trade growth - the only place in the world where exponential economic and cargo growth is still possible and major trade is still evolving. Rising African container volumes are increasingly showing the limits of freight infrastructure on both the East and West African...
  • Double-digit growth at large European inland port
    The German inland port of Duisburg is projecting to handle a record 3.4 million TEUs this year via water, rail and truck, a 13 percent increase over 2013. "In the container sector, we are registering double-digit growth with all traffic carriers," said Erich Staake, chief executive of Duisburger Hafen AG. Key...
  • NVO house bills to be included in China advanced manifest rules
    NVOCCs and forwarders will be required to submit house bills of lading to China customs when the country's advanced manifest system is implemented in March. China customs "intends to include house bill submission rules in these regulations," Maersk Line said in an advisory issued yesterday." Customs officials have recently consulted the...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2014
  • Buyer beware
    If you're ever approached with an offer to acquire a panamax tanker that isn't equipped to trade refined products it would be wise to proceed with caution.
  • Costa, Duque charged
    Two former ranking Petrobras executives are among 35 people arrested Thursday in the widening Brazilian corruption scandal known as Operation Car Wash.
  • Geden boss denies sale
    A leading Turkish operator is pouring cold water on speculation that it has offloaded a pair of suezmax tankers.
  • Platou's Christmas stocking
    RS Platou Markets is suggesting shipping investors take a twist on a traditional festive favourite.
  • Clean-up begins
    Bangladeshi villagers have been using pots, pans and sponges to help clear about 240 tonnes of oil spilled by a tanker in the Sundarbans nature reserve.
  • Klein leaving ER
    Hermann Klein is leaving ER Schiffahrt in February, with Nils Aden stepping up as the new CEO.
  • New rules for boxships
    Containerships ordered after July next year will have to be built to new improved minimum standards as classification societies respond to the catastrophic structural failure of the MOL Comfort last year.
  • Bond bounce for Frontline
    Frontline shares continued their upward march today as a red hot VLCC market helps plug its convertible bond shortfall.
  • New trio for Caspar
    Azerbaijan's Caspian Sea Shipping Company (Caspar) has ordered three new passengerships at a cost of around $33m.
  • Economou pulls VL sale
    George Economou has had a change of heart and pulled two VLCCs from the sales block, TradeWinds is told.
  • Otto yard chief charged
    Otto Marine's shipyard chief has been charged with corruption in Singapore over transactions he was involved with while working for ST Marine.
  • 'Baby with the bath water'
    Herbjorn Hansson believes an oil price fuelled sell-off of energy stocks is a mistake.
  • Farstad a wizard in Oz
    Farstad Shipping has secured charters worth almost $50m for a string of offshore support vessels.
  • HSH cuts loan loss
    German lender HSH Nordbank has reduced loan loss provisions in the first nine months, but its shipping portfolio still logged a loss.
  • MISC rings the changes
    MISC president and CEO Nasarudin Idris is stepping down at the end of the year, to be replaced by chief operating officer (COO) Yee Yang Chien.
  • Domestic issue hits Horn
    RS Platou chairman Ragnar Horn has pulled away from the board of Clarksons even before a merger between the shipbroking heavyweights has been completed.
  • New ship for Fiji
    Fiji's government has set aside $3m for the construction of another vessel to boost the islands' capacity.
  • Three die in fire
    A crew member and two contractors have been killed in an engine room fire on an Oceania Cruises vessel in St Lucia.
  • Nordic needle
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Two killed in LPG carrier blast
    An explosion on an LPG carrier has killed two seafarers off Malaysia.
  • OW eight team up
    Denmark's Bunker Holding has become the latest ship fuel company to snap up staff from the collapsed OW Bunker group.
  • CH Offshore in play
    Falcon Energy Group (FEG) has launched a bid to takeover Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator CH Offshore.
  • Madura FPSO confirmed
    Bumi Armada has finally confirmed a deal for the supply of an FPSO for deployment of Indonesia after several months of delays.
  • PB offloads tug arm
    Pacific Basin Shipping has agreed to sell PB Towage Australia (PBTA) to Smit Lamnalco for around $60m.
  • Traf upbeat on China
    China remains a boon for raw materials despite the country's recent weak data, according to Trafigura chairman Claude Dauphin.
  • Agents of change
    All eyes were on Washington this week where US lawmakers hosted a hearing about the nation's ban on crude oil exports, a prohibition that has been in place for nearly 40 years.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2014
  • Hapag-Lloyd chief confident about post-merger future
  • Ex-Im Bank helps finance U.S. bridge exports to Cameroon
  • Port congestion's root cause?
  • Maersk says it remains committed to transpacific
  • GRI roundup

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 12, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Terpel suspends IFO supply in the northern ports of Colombia
    Will resume when its analysis of the market concludes, says company.
  • Mathematicians claim bunker algorithm breakthrough
    Statistical techniques applied to distribution problem.
  • Crude oil prices plunge on IEA forecast
    Agency speaks of 'price rout'.
  • Credit terms continue to ease
    Singapore traders say market returning to normal.
  • Singapore: Bearish outlook for fuel oil
    Market very competitive, say sources.
  • Technology finds new use in fuel-tank conversions as new ECA rules loom
    'SPS Overlay is a first class solution for what is a pressing issue for operators.'
  • Finland funds startup of new LNG terminal at HaminaKotka port
    Government's aim is to build a network of terminals along the Finnish coast.
  • OW: Views from the inside
    Why did it go wrong, and could the collapse have been avoided if deal with a large commodity trader had gone through?
  • Bunker industry would benefit if owners didn't 'buy cheap'
    IBIA chairman calls for more industry regulation.
  • Benefits of energy efficiency investment
    The Owner will have the 'more preferred' ship, but will not otherwise be able to recoup his investment.
  • Survey: Shipping confidence at two-year low
    Cost of meeting regulatory obligations high on list of concerns.
  • Owners seek to dispose over 40 'eco' ultramax vessels
    Fuel saving advantage of modern vessels 'eroded' by fall in bunker prices, says source.
  • Shipyard licences LNG containment technology to builder
    Containment system able to store LNG in multiple configurations including bunker fuel tanks.
  • Vanguard in $4.1 million claim against former Malaysian partner
    Investigation points out 'possible fictitious ship management agreements'.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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