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December 17, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong down 5.7pc in November to 1.79 million TEU, Singapore up 6pc
  • Europe-America box up 13pc in October, but west-east volume falls 4.6pc
  • US importers seek to escape LA-Long Beach congestion, but small fry trapped
  • Beijing delegation chief complains of Taiwan's reluctance to sign trade pact
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas hits 8 million TEU mark - and year isn't over yet
  • Top US east coast labour negotiator seeks to escape decrepit bargaining model
  • Teamsters win vote at Con-way Freight but lose support at FedEx Freight
  • Cathay, Dragonair cargo volume up 12pc in November
  • Qatar Airways Cargo flies to Lagos, Accra, Guangzhou via Doha
  • Etched Cargo posts best ever November, on track for best ever year in 2014
  • New Hampshire's overnight Wiggins Airways sold to Dallas-based Ameriflight

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Dangerous Goods - Carrier Rejections
  • GAIL (I) extends LNG ship deadline yet again
  • RINA expands into Canada with Hayes Stuart acquisition
  • UASC commencing IEC 1 service to North Europe from Jan. 2015
  • DP World's Corporate Volunteerism: Global trend with local action
  • Major coal shipment arrives at Mundra Port
  • DICT-Sonepat now fully operational
  • Govt likely to award road projects worth INR 60K cr.
  • Rlys new surcharge irks coal consumers
  • Rlys to procure 13,162 wagons in 2014-15
  • Exports grow 7.3 pc in Nov., but trade deficit at 18-month high
  • RCEP to protect Indian auto, textiles & dairy sectors
  • Reserve Bank of India Circular - External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy - Parking of ECB proceeds
  • AIAI welcomes abolition of LBT
  • Gujarat Junction 2015 Cargo & Logistics Awards attracts an incredible over 900 nominations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pilot Freight opens facilities in Americas
  • Shareholders pick new line-up for IDS board
  • More HGVs piggybacked over the Brenner
  • Iata looking on the bright side in 2015
  • Fedex to buy Genco
  • CSAV begins capital increase process
  • Propeller Club celebrates 20 years in Barcelona
  • Second loan for India's dedicated freight corridor
  • Finnair official carrier for Santa Claus
  • UPS expanding distribution facilities in a big way
  • Boxes straight to Koper in 2015
  • ITJ editor honoured by Seahorse Club
  • CSX to the rescue in Chesapeake Bay
  • Christmas trees flying for free

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Golar LNG 'drops down' FSRU
    Analysts are reacting positively to the sale of another Floating Storage & Regasification Unit (FSRU) by Golar LNG Ltd to its spin-off, Golar LNG Partners. Golar LNG Partners will pay $390M to Golar LNG Ltd for the FSRU Golar Eskimo using a mix of cash, $220M new debt, and the assumption of $162.8M
  • Barreras named winner of €125M ferry order
    Spain's Barreras shipyard has won a €125M ($156M) order for a car ferry from state-owned Algerian operator Algérie-Ferries, according to Spanish media. The yard told IHS Maritime that there was no one immediately available to confirm the report, but Spanish news website Atlantico said it had
  • Parana reopened after collision
    Navigation on the River Parana in Argentina has been restored following a collision between a bulker and products tanker. According to Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA), the Argentine coast guard, the collision occurred at 17.40 on 13 December. The 38,278dwt, 2011-built bulk carrier Octbreeze Island
  • US amends cruise crime reporting law
    The United States has passed legislation that requires all alleged crimes committed on cruise ships to be reported publicly, regardless of the investigative status of the incident. Until this most recent law, known as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, only crimes that were no longer under
  • Capesize rates face bleak year ahead
    Freight rates for Capesize dry bulk carriers are headed for their second worst year in 12 years, with 2015 offering only a glimmer of hope, shipping analysts said. "Assuming Capesize freight rates remain at around $4,500/day for the two last weeks of 2014, the full year average is set to come in at
  • Harim-JKL consortium to be new Pan Ocean owner
    A consortium comprising South Korean poultry processor Harim Group and compatriot private equity fund JKL Partners Co is poised to be the new owner of bulker operator Pan Ocean. The Harim-JKL consortium was the sole bidder when bids closed today. Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers is the lead manager of
  • Kotug and Boskalis merge towage operations
    Kotug International BV signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Royal Boskalis Westminster NV to merge their European harbour towage operations operating in northwest Europe, it was announced yesterday. "The combined operation will allow us to meet the increasing demands of our international
  • Sri Lanka PE fund established
    New York-based Zephyr Management and emerging markets investors such as IFC, DEG, and FMO are setting set up a US$50 million Sri Lanka private equity fund. Among others, Emerald Sri Lanka Fund will invest in fast-growing small logistics firms deriving a competitive advantage from the island's
  • Ship collision slick threatens UNESCO site
    Authorities are today battling a giant oil spill caused when two tankers collided in Bangladesh last week. A seafarer died in the 9 December collision between domestically-flagged products tanker Total and OT Southern Star 7. The incident happened in dense fog in the Sela river area of Bangladesh
  • KR to deliver statutory services to Luxembourg
    Korean Register (KR), an International Association of Classification Societies member classification society, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) governing the delegation of statutory certification services for vessels registered in Luxembourg. KR is fully authorised by the government of
  • China's coal imports drop 7.6%
    China's coal imports declined 7.6% year on year to 243M tonnes in the first ten months of 2014, due to destocking of coking coal and a record surge in hydropower generation, according to Italian broker Banchero Costa's recent report. In the first six months of 2014, China imported 160M tonnes, up
  • 'Be responsible for bunker quality' says industry body
    International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) chairman Jens Maul Jorgensen said both operators and shipowners need to take responsibility on the long-term maintenance issues related to dirty fuels. "Bunker fuel quality issues are a serious problem that our industry must get to grips with, and
  • ClassNK signs MoU with USMRC
    Japanese ship classification society ClassNK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC) to develop LNG bunkering simulation tools. The joint project will focus on the development of practical LNG bunkering simulation tools to further

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Conrad Shipyard to build new ferry for Steamship Authority
  • Frontline in debt-for-equity swap
  • China set to deploy giant Coast Guard vessel
  • French Finance Minister: Fincantieri eyes STX France

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Seattle Chamber of Commerce nets grant to start maritime federation
  • IMO joining other agencies calling for aid for shipboard refugees
  • Inchcape Shipping Services names Nielsen VP Africa
  • Exports of US goods/services up during month of October
  • First lock gates being installed for Panama Canal expansion project

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Frontline chips away at debt overhang
    Fredriksen cuts down looming payment to a more manageable sum, but analysts still question liquidity issues
  • Data Hub: World Fleet Update
    The number of vessels in use remains largely the same in 2014 but capacity increases sharply
  • Pan Ocean's chickens come home to roost
    South Korean poultry processor pecks at grain trade by picking up bulk fleet
  • Evergreen fights back - former top carrier reasserts itself in global box trades
    The Taiwanese carrier has changed its mind about alliance membership and larger ships
  • Marenave divorces König & Cie
    Operator pays $1.9m to buy out its contract with its KG issuing house
  • Wärtsilä buys SAM Electronics owner L-3
    Helsinki-listed firm moves away from enginemaking into marine services and engineering
  • Korean Register gets new boss after seven rudderless months
    Former KR chief resigned in wake of Sewol ferry disaster, but election of replacement has only just taken place
  • Can VLCCs break the $100,000 per day barrier?
    Ships last hit six-figure daily earnings in July 2008
  • Tanker Investments buys six secondhand suezmaxes for $315m
    Oslo-listed owner expands its fleet without adding to the global orderbook

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • ATA survey finds median truck driver pay higher than $46K and rising
    How much are truck drivers paid? The answer depends on who a driver works for and who you ask, but a recent study suggests some truck drivers make more than might be expected. According to the American Trucking Associations, the median pay for drivers ranges from just over $46,000 a year...
  • Hapag, joins Maersk, MOL in $1,000 per FEU rate hikes in January
    Hapag-Lloyd became the latest carrier to announce a large general rate increase on trans-Pacific eastbound cargo for January, following Maersk Line and MOL. Hapag-Lloyd's GRI will go into effect on Jan. 15, as the carrier attempts to increase rates by $850 per 20-foot container, $1,000 per 40-foot container, $1,125 per 40-foot...
  • Decline forecast in US container exports to Latin America
    U.S. containerized exports to most Latin American markets will contract this year, while imports, reflecting the strengthening U.S. economy, will be up. JOC Economist Mario Moreno forecasts that U.S. exports to the east coast of South America will drop 6.7 percent by the end of 2014, but will grow 4.8 percent...
  • NY-NJ port terminals outline Christmas schedule
    Container terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey will close on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day but will be open for regular hours on Friday, Dec. 26. The holiday schedule announcement is among the first steps in the port authority's new plan to avoid a repeat of the...
  • Gate installation brings Panama Canal closer to expansion
    The installation of new gates at a Panama Canal expansion site will bring the project to 84 percent of completion ahead of an estimated early 2016 opening date, the canal authority says. The gates, located on the Atlantic side of the canal, are 10 meters (30 feet) wide and 30.2 meters...
  • Two week faster transit time in Maersk India-Africa service
    Maersk Line plans to launch a direct weekly service from India to Africa in late January 2015 in a move to provide faster service on that trade lane. In a trade advisory, Maersk said the direct service will help cut the transit time from Nhava Sheva, India's largest container port, to...
  • India's trade deficit hits 18-month high
    India's trade deficit in November rose to its highest level since May 2013, as industrial and capital goods imports accelerated amid signs of a budding recovery in the country's manufacturing sector. Merchandise exports in November expanded 7.27 percent year-over-year to $25.96 billion, reversing a declining trend seen over the past few...
  • China's manufacturing activity contracts 1st time in seven months
    A preliminary reading of an index shows Chinese manufacturing activity in December shrank for the first time since May, the latest sign of weakening European and broader global demand. The flash HSBC/Market manufacturing purchasing manager's index slipped to 49.5 in December from a reading of 50 in November. A reading below...
  • Dynamar: Carriers had 2009-13 operating margin of 1.6 percent
    The 25 largest container lines had estimated net losses totaling $2.6 billion in 2009-2013 and had an operating margin of 1.6 percent during that span, Dutch consulting and research firm Dynamar said in a report. Carriers enjoyed a rare year of profits in 2010, when a post-recession rebound in volume coincided...
  • Indonesia may have to scale back marine highway plan
    HONG KONG - Indonesia's marine-highway program - a bold $55.4 billion plan to develop 24 commercial seaports, over a thousand non-commercial seaports and procure vessels - is facing a revision as some ports in the proposal may not be suitable for handling containers. The National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) is behind...
  • US intermodal trains speed up but service restoration far down the track
    U.S. intermodal trains on average are moving faster, suggesting the major railroads are finally gaining some significant traction on service improvements. But they still have a ways to go before delivering the level of service shippers had come to expect before last winter. Declining intermodal volume growth due to the winding...
  • PIERS: MSC poised to overtake Maersk as No. 1 carrier of US imports
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is already the largest carrier of U.S. containerized exports and the largest overall carrier in the U.S. market. Now it's about to add the title of largest carrier in the import market, solidifying its dominance of the U.S. market. MSC would become the largest carrier of containerized imports...
  • With GENCO acquisition, FedEx turns to returns
    With the acquisition of GENCO, everything old is new again for FedEx - or at least resellable. FedEx is expected to make bigger inroads into retailer supply chains and overseas e-commerce markets through its acquisition of GENCO, a leading reverse logistics specialist. The deal opens a new market for the FedEx,...
  • Germany works to curb union power following air, rail strikes
    The German government has drawn up a draft law to curb the power of small but powerful niche labour unions than have mounted frequent strikes, mainly in the transport sector, paralyzing the nation's economy throughout this year. The draft legislation, to be debated by Parliament in early 2015, will make a...
  • Japan-Australia trade pact set for January start
    A free trade agreement (FTA) between Japan and Australia will begin on Jan. 15, either eliminating or drastically cutting import tariffs on most products traded between the two Asia-Pacific nations, the Japanese government announced today. The FTA was signed in Canberra in July by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his...
  • Bunker prices continue descent, down 40 percent since September
    High and low sulfur bunker fuel, along with low sulfur marine gas oil, all dropped this week. Full size chart. The price per metric ton for both low and high sulfur fuel dropped almost 10 percent during the week of Dec. 12, the second consecutive week of large losses. High sulfur bunker fuel prices out...
  • Tanjung Pelepas passes 8 million TEUs
    HONG KONG - Malaysia's port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) passed the 8 million 20-foot container mark at the beginning of December, although with less than a month left and volumes slowing down, the 2014 throughput target of 9 million TEUs looks well out of reach. No port in the Southeast Asian...
  • Logistics benefiting from China's rapid e-commerce growth
    Online sales are soaring in China as shopping over the internet enters mainstream behavior.HONG KONG - A compound annual growth rate of 24.7 percent is welcome in any business sector, but when that business is e-commerce in China, the numbers being generated quickly reach incredible levels. Last year, China's online sales...
  • Cosco Pacific heads into December with throughput up 10 percent
    HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific, the port operating arm of China's largest shipping company, has growth its throughput by 10 percent from January through November this year, a reflection of strong export volumes that kept its terminals busy during the second half. The port operator handled 61.7 million 20-foot containers in...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Parakou's prospects
    Interest in shares of the blank-cheque that is pursuing a merger with Parakou Tankers appears to be on the rise as a result of the recent surge in rates for medium-range (MR) product tankers.
  • Duo identified
    Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has emerged victorious in the race to break into the containership market.
  • CMB's shopping spree
    Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has firmed up a contract to construct a pair of containerships at Hanjin Heavy Industries in South Korea.
  • Bocimar seals cape sale
    Bocimar has confirmed reports that it recently parted ways with a bulker under a broader bid to reduce its exposure to the capesize segment.
  • Container coup takes shape
    A diversified Belgian transportation conglomerate is moving forward with a campaign to break into the containership segment.
  • BigRoll back for more
    BigRoll Shipping has taken its newbuilding catalogue at Cosco Dalian Shipyard to four.
  • NewLead settles spat
    Greece's NewLead Holdings has ended its share row with investment fund Ironridge Global.
  • Fredriksen ups Flex stake
    John Fredriksen has boosted his holding in FLEX LNG beyond 50% with just two days to run on his mandatory offer for the company.
  • Frontline swaps again
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has knocked another $22.5m off its looming bond repayment bill with a second debt-for-shares exchange.
  • Technip extends deal
    Technip has exercised its first option to stretch the deal for a newbuilding with Reach Subsea and Eidesvik Offshore.
  • Somalis cleared
    The Seychelles court of appeal has acquitted three Somali men involved in an attack on a Danish naval vessel.
  • Wartsila buys L-3 MSI
    Wartsila Corporation has acquired Germany's L-3 Marine Systems International, a specialist supplier of complete electrical systems.
  • Tanker and bulker clash
    A collision between a tanker and a bulker has resulted in an oil spill in the Parana River, Argentina.
  • Insurance brokers merge
    Two leading marine insurance brokers have strengthened their cooperation by forming a joint venture with turnover of $450m.
  • Sweater success
    A seasonal cold snap in London provided the perfect backdrop for City workers to don a Christmas jumper in the name of charity.
  • DFDS bids for Polferries
    Denmark's DFDS has confirmed its interest in taking over Polish state ferry company Polferries after its price was cut.
  • Hijacked tanker grounds
    An Indonesian tanker hijacked in October has been forced aground in a storm off Thailand.
  • Global Carriers delisted
    Malaysian tanker owner Global Carriers has been delisted from the country's stock exchange after failing to submit a restructuring plan in time.
  • Harim buying Pan Ocean
    Chicken processor Harim looks to have succeeded in entering shipping by winning the race to buy Pan Ocean's fleet of 90 ships.
  • Avance in the ascendancy
    Avance Gas continued to reap the rewards of a strong VLGC market in what would have been the fourth quarter of its 2014 fiscal year.
  • Italy interested
    France has confirmed the Italian government could buy into STX France, following rumours of a Fincantieri takeover.
  • Ferry workers strike
    Ferry mates in Scotland are carrying out industrial action every week until March in a pay dispute.
  • Seajacks seals finance
    Korea's K-Sure is providing $250m to finance the world's biggest wind-farm installation vessel.
  • Ferd builds PGS stake
    Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has a new major shareholder after Norwegian group Ferd AS acquired more shares in the company.
  • Sonangol orders tankers
    Sonangol, the Angolan national oil company, has finally placed orders for two suezmax tanker newbuildings in South Korea.
  • Golar drops down FSRU
    Golar LNG is dropping down the 160,000-cbm FSRU Golar Eskimo to Golar LNG Partners (GMLP), it was confirmed Monday.
  • Technip drops CGG bid
    Technip has confirmed that it no longer intends to file an offer for seismic survey vessel operator CGG.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • ILWU offers counter proposal to employers
  • New lock gates being installed at Panama Canal
  • ITC: Chinese steel rod imports harm domestic industry
  • Port of Oakland experiences export decline
  • Hong Kong carrier, handler benefit from port issues
  • APM's Maasvlakte II gets electric charge from wind power
  • Great Lakes limestone sinks in November
  • Chesapeake Bay oyster trains complete
  • Cargolux adds export service from Rickenbacker
  • Drewry: Shippers should be beneficiaries of lower fuel prices
  • Sea Star plans supplemental service to Puerto Rico
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2014
  • Investment bank: OW Bunker owes us $52 million
    Jefferies provided futures clearing and execution services to now-bankrupt firm.
  • Tanker sector booming as crude prices plunge
    'There are very few idle ships out there now and the market is much tighter.'
  • OW executive caught up in Italian Navy fuel oil scam
    Executive said to be co-operating fully with the authorities.
  • Singapore issues protection measure against Ebola
    Health declaration mandatory for vessels arriving from affected countries.
  • Singapore IFO prices at five-year low
    Fuel oil traders hang back as prices plunge.
  • Falling bunker price 'help container lines'
    Bunker Adjustment Factor seldom covers fuel costs.
  • Argentina: Oil spills after ship collision
    Incident happened in Parana River.
  • Eco-ships still command a premium
    Falling bunker prices challenging the economics of fuel-saving measures.
  • Singapore: Cargoes' influx to keep pricing soft
    Weaker crude means more oil products from Western refineries.
  • EU MRV proposal faces more opposition
    New rule could lead to 'unintended consequences', Hong Kong Shipowners Association warns.
  • Chinese oil trader eyes bunkering, shipping firms
    Group submits tender to buy list of companies.
  • Indonesia mulls bunker subsidies for coastal trade
    Authorities want firms to switch from road to sea transport.
  • Ferry operator drops fuel surcharge
    Weakening oil prices behind move.

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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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