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December 22, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E rate falls to US$1,230/TEU, transpac up 39.5pc to $2,407/FEU
  • Hutchison's Saudi cranes can be run from office far away from dockside
  • South Carolina's Charleston port volume up 8pc in November to 144,218 TEU
  • Bremerhaven terminals score 1 million TEU of containerised rail freight
  • China okays GM corn imports, but there's no real easing of trade barriers
  • Hong Kong, Guangdong sign services liberalisation accord under CEPA
  • New deal facilitates pick-ups of UPS packages at 7-Elevens in Singapore
  • Singapore's Nu-Alliance to develop ISO-tank and DG storage facilities
  • Shanghai Pudong's PACTL posts 16.3pc air cargo gain in first 11 months
  • Air China hosts market opening to celebrate 10th anniversary of HK listing
  • South Africa fines Cargolux US$941,561 for price fixing, SIA beef withdrawn
  • China to invest US$31 billion in new roads, third airport for Beijing

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2014
  • DGS Marine calls on Indian Shipowners to consider Fixed Premium P&I Cover
  • DHL recognises CMA CGM as Ocean Carrier of the Year
  • Global containership reliability improves
  • Maersk Line to see major product upgradation from Jan. 2015
  • Ban on bulk export of premium edible oils may be lifted
  • Rubber growers hit by increased imports: Sitharaman
  • Telecom products' imports rose sharply in FY14, deficit up on reduced exports: IT Minister
  • L&T Kattupalli Port welcomes CHX service
  • Super Freight moves two new ship-to-shore cranes to JNPCT
  • Throughput at Major Ports up in first seven months of FY15
  • Allcargo's Transindia Logistics Park CFS successfully conducts free medical check-up & blood donation camp near JNPT
  • IRFC to raise INR 11,790 cr. in current fiscal
  • Forex reserves up by $ 2.17 bn
  • INR plunges by 101 paise to end at 63.30
  • PM taking initiative to speed up stalled projects worth $ 300 bn
  • Certificate of origin - preferential & non-preferential
  • Jumbo signs contract with Technip for installation of Wheatstone subsea structures
  • Port of Antwerp - a European project cargo hub
  • Terex's new all-terrain crane being increasingly preferred by customers

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2014
  • Carnival sails past profit forecasts
    Cruise giant Carnival Corp's fourth-quarter performance has trumped both its internal estimates and Wall Street predictions. On 19 December, Carnival reported a net loss of $102M for the fourth quarter, compared with net income of $66M in the same period last year. But excluding non-cash items -
  • Korean ships sell at fuel-saving premium
    South Korean-built ships are commanding higher prices than vessels from Chinese yards due to superior technology and greater fuel efficiency, according to sector analysts. In a research note, Hana Daetoo Securities analysts Park Moo-hyun and RA Yoo Jae-seon reported a 16.7% premium for two recent
  • IPC joins Mitsui, NYK, PSA in Priok plan
    PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) - IPC - has announced its collaboration with Mitsui, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), and PSA International (PSA) on constructing and operating a container terminal at Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, Indonesia. PT New Priok Container Terminal One (NPCT1), a
  • Fishing boat grounded off Japan, two missing
    A Chinese fishing boat ran aground near Shimane Prefecture, Japan, with two people missing, according to the Consulate-General of China in Osaka. The 255-ton Jinhai 805 was aground with 25 crew members after hitting rocks while sailing to waters near Oki Islands of Shimane Prefecture to rescue
  • INFOGRAPHIC: Mega-box ship CSCL Globe's maiden journey
    This is the route that the world's largest container ship CSCL Globe is taking on its maiden voyage. It left China's Tianjin Port on 2 December. The vessel will call at Qingdao in Shandong province, Dalian in Liaoning province, Felixstowe in England, Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and
  • Rena report lists series of shortcomings
    Systematic shortcomings, poor ship management, watch keeping, navigation and, ultimately, a decision to take a short cut, caused the 37,209 tonne Liberian flagged Rena to veer off course and run aground. This is according to the long-awaited final report of the inquiry into the container ship,
  • China lifts ban on GMO corn from US
    China has approved the imports of genetically-modified (GMO) corn trait MIR 162 and two varieties of biotech soybeans, said US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday. Speaking to reporters at the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Chicago, Vilsack said Chinese vice-premier Wang
  • South Korean ships cost more despite market
    Despite the challenging market, prices of South Korean ships with unrivalled technology and fuel efficiency are higher than ships built at Chinese shipyards, said analysts in a research note. Hana Daetoo Securities analysts Park Moo-hyun and RA Yoo Jae-seon said, "The two 156,000dwt Suezmax tankers
  • Teekay buying spree continues
    NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers has acquired five Aframaxes just three days after its Oslo-listed sibling Tanker Investments Ltd bought six Suezmaxes. Teekay Tankers announced today that it will pay approximately $230M in aggregate for the quintet, four of which are coated. The vessels were built in
  • Mermaid Maritime secures $50M subsea contract
    Singapore-listed offshore marine services provider Mermaid Maritime has secured a two-year contract worth $50M for an international fabrication and installation contractor to provide subsea construction support in the Gulf of Thailand. The contract will engage the services of dive support vessel
  • Chinese firms to tap into clean energy market
    Hong Kong-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry has teamed up with Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding to set up a new company to tap into China's clean energy market. The new company, Zhoushan China Ocean Technology Development, will have a capital of CNY400M ($65M), a stock filing of China Ocean

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2014
  • OSG makes management changes
  • Video: First massive gate installed for Panama Canal
  • Dutch shipyard to upgrade FPSO for Brazil

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2014
  • Port of Tacoma releases November cargo numbers
  • Coast Guard inspectors give PUYALLUP passing grade
  • US rail freight traffic climbs during week
  • Port of Everett hires Kirkelie for administrative/legal post
  • TITAN Salvage team successfull in removing bow of wrecked vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2014
  • The Week on Wall Street | December 19
    Scorpio deals turn equity analysts' thoughts to game theory
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    A mixed bag for expected vessel utilisation on some of the main trade lanes in 2015
  • Asian firms want to develop a non-ECA scrubber
    NYK and Class NK tackle global sulphur cap reduction
  • Hafnia Tankers secures $236.8m credit facility
    Danish tanker owner will use funds to refinance its orderbook
  • Iran battles sanctions, low oil prices and tough Asian competition
    Will Tehran bounce back or will falling revenues bring new pressures next year?
  • Why 2014 was the year of the regulator
    Global alliances are posing new challenges for antitrust authorities that will continue through 2015
  • New Zealand publishes its final report on the Rena grounding
    Investigation blames failure to follow passage plan guidelines for the casualty
  • Asia-north Europe rates slip nearly 10%
    Box prices on key trade fail to dent last week's successful increases
  • Eyes in the skies
    A drone is not just for Christmas
  • Container construction: buyer beware
    How to get what you pay for in the box-buying business
  • Aronnax: Motoring on gas
    LNG has become a viable alternative marine fuel at last
  • Why container leasing firms are just ticking over
    Box manufacturers and lessors have struggled to shake off the gloom
  • Data Hub: Trade Statistics
    Exports from east Asia up 7% this year, but imports into the region grow more slowly
  • Carrier reliability hits a 2014 high
    But transpacific continues to feel the impact of US west coast congestion
  • Shippers welcome container-packing code
    GSF produces guide to show members how the new measures will affect them

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2014
  • JOC Inland Sponsor: Interview with PITT OHIO's Geoff Muessig
    Geoff Mussig, Executive VP and Chief Marketing Officer, Pitt Ohio, responds to questions about the authenticity of the company's eco-friendly initiatives and approach to sustainability. ...
  • JOC Inland Sponsor: Interview with Top Lift Trailer's M.J. Stokes
    Top Lift Trailers' Founder, CEO M.J. "Butch" Stokes discusses the history and implications of today's driver shortage and inspiration for the top lift trailer. ...
  • CN optimistic after talks suspended with large union
    CN Rail said on Friday that it's optimistic it can reach an agreement with 4,800 workers after negotiations with a union representing intermodal and other workers broke down on Thursday ahead of the contract expiration at the end of the month. The talks with Unifor, the former Canadian Auto Workers union,...
  • JOC Inland Sponsor: Interview with Adam Roth, NAI Global
    NAI Global Logistics' Executive Vice President Adam Roth highlights takeaways from JOC Inland Distribution 2014, and discusses access to capacity and its impact on commercial real estate. ...
  • JOC Inland Sponsor: KCS's Erik Hansen
    Erik Hansen, Kansas City Southern's Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Intermodal, on Mexico's rising importance as an importer, natural benefits of the Port of Larazo Cardenas and its potential for growth, as well as investment in domestic U.S. intermodal....
  • November productivity issues end Tacoma growth streak
    Strong monthly volume growth at the Port of Tacoma came to an abrupt halt in November, when the port, plagued by labor productivity issues, saw international container volumes plummet 14.1 percent year-over-year, new port statistics show. Container throughput at the Port of Tacoma dropped 14.1 percent year-over-year in November. Full size...
  • Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Dec. 19
    Carriers announced general rate increases that span into February this week, as spot rates around the globe respond to mid-December rate hikes. Drewry Maritime Research's World Container Index composite index, which measures 11 East-to-West trade lanes, jumped a cumulative 35.8 percent this week. Trans-Pacific The 15 members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement...
  • US-flag cargo provision stripped from Coast Guard bill
    Provisions to boost U.S.-flag ships' required share of government-purchased food aid were deleted from the final version of a Coast Guard authorization bill that President Obama signed into law this week. "We're disappointed," said James Caponiti, president of the American Maritime Congress, which represents the U.S.-flag industry. A House-passed version of the...
  • Japan complains to US over port-delayed forage shipments
    WASHINGTON - The Japanese government recently expressed concern to the U.S. government regarding delays of U.S. forage exports because of U.S. West Coast port congestion, according to an agriculture shipper group. Japanese authorities, presumably from the Ministry of Agriculture, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture about tardy U.S. shipments...
  • APM Terminals gets final go-ahead for Costa Rica terminal
    APM Terminals will start construction of a new container terminal in Costa Rica next year after scaling the final hurdle facing the long-delayed $1 billion project. Costa Rica's environmental regulator, Setena, this week granted the necessary permits, valid for two years, on the condition the Maersk Group's port operating unit complies...
  • Indonesia brings foreign partners on board to expand Jakarta port
    HONG KONG - Indonesia's largest port operator Pelabuhan Indonesia II (IPC) will partner with PSA International, Japanese investment company Mitsui & Co. and NYK Line to construct and operate a container terminal at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port. The new terminal will be developed and operated by New Priok Container Terminal One...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2014
  • Truckers in port strike
    Truckers serving Florida's Port Everglades Terminal are mounting a work stoppage, market sources tell TradeWinds.
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises cash
    Hapag-Lloyd has completed a EUR 370m ($452m) capital increase as part of its planned merger with the liner operations of Chile's Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV).
  • Shares plunge after offering
    Teekay Tankers' shares lost 14.4% of their value after the company announced a stock offering yesterday.
  • Genmar buys Navig8 VLCC fleet
    Peter Georgiopoulos's Genmar has signed a preliminary agreement for the $1.4bn takeover of Navig8's VLCC fleet.
  • Scorpio Bulkers in resale score
    Scorpio Bulkers has sold one of its kamsarmax newbuildings nearing completion at Tsuneishi.
  • Danes pursue OW
    Danish investors are clubbing together to take legal action over the collapse of OW Bunker.
  • Hafnia nets $236m
    Mikael Skov's Hafnia Tankers has secured $236.78m to help fund its newbuilding programme.
  • Yang Ming in clash row
    Taiwan's Yang Ming has accused the coast guard administration (CGA) of disregarding the country's sovereignty by seeking compensation for a collision in a Chinese court.
  • A family affair
    Hong Kong-listed SITC International Holdings has sold a 2002-built boxship to the wife of its biggest shareholder.
  • Fredriksen takes charge
    John Fredriksen holds 81.74% of Flex LNG following the completion of a mandatory offer made by his investment vehicle Geveran Trading.
  • Got fuel to burn, got roads to drive
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Srikandi-515 spills oil
    A hijacked tanker that grounded off Thailand has begun leaking engine oil.
  • Passengers saved
    All 171 people on a sinking Malaysian ferry have been rescued.
  • Rindbo's 30-1 shot
    Jan Rindbo saw off competition from over 30 other candidates to win the chief executive's job at Norden, the Danish owner revealed today.
  • Petronas builds new terminal
    Malaysia's Petronas has agreed to jointly develop an industrial terminal in Pengerang, Johor, with Dialog Group and Royal Vopak.
  • Yard worker killed
    A shiprepairer has fallen to this death on a research ship in Galveston, Texas.
  • Rem CSV pushed back
    A weakening offshore market has led Age Remoy's Rem to put the brakes on a construction vessel at Vard.
  • New LNG hub for Finland
    Wartsila and Skangass have joined forces for the construction of an LNG terminal in Tornio, northern Finland.
  • Dynagas Partners switches
    Dynagas LNG Partners (DLNG) is moving its stock listing from the Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to improve investor access.
  • Carnival adds duo
    US giant Carnival Corp has added two more cruiseships to its orderbook at Fincantieri in Italy.
  • Ferry crunched
    A Turkish ferry has been damaged in a collision with a Maltese bulker.
  • Three more for Multraship
    Dutch salvage and towage group Multraship has ordered a new trio of tugs at compatriot shipbuilder Damen.
  • Cruiseship aground
    Reports out of the Philippines indicates that the 23,100-gt cruiseship Ocean Star Pacific (built 1971) ran aground near the port of General Santos earlier this week.
  • TSM books bitumen ships
    Tianjin Southwest Maritime (TSM) is doubling its asphalt and bitumen carrier fleet with orders for up to four newbuildings.
  • OW Bunker man arrested
    Denmark has arrested a former manager of collapsed ship fuel supplier OW Bunker suspected of fraud in Italy.
  • Mermaid seals $50m fix
    Singapore-listed Mermaid Maritime has secured a two-year contract worth $50m for one of its dive support vessels.
  • Quiet end to 2014
    The Port of Los Angeles has reported a year-on-year drop of 3% in container volumes for the month of November.
  • Ezion CEO buys shares
    Ezion Holdings chief executive Chew Thiam Keng has snapped up shares in the offshore marine logistics and support services provider.
  • Teekay plots takeover
    The $230m acquisition of five aframaxes has emerged as the first stage of broader expansion initiative at Teekay Tankers (Teekay).

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2014
  • SE ports enjoy rapid box growth compared to West Coast
  • MAG Property and Stoford submit plans for logistics unit at Manchester airport
  • Four firms to build Jakarta container terminal
  • Reversal of 34-hour restart rule could ease tight truck supply
  • Dutch agribusiness takes over Romanian port terminal
  • European plastic pallet manufacturer grows
  • Commerce finds dumping of steel nail imports
  • EPA fines companies for non-compliant motorcycle, ATV imports
  • FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 19, 2014
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • Traders: LSFO availability in Rotterdam, Antwerp to improve
    As suppliers resume loadings.
  • OW executive in Copenhagen court on Friday
    To be handed over to Italian police in the next few weeks.
  • OW: Trustees want Tankoil to be made bankrupt
    'We are of course very interested in shedding some light on the relationship between Dynamic Oil Trading and Tankoil,' says trustee.
  • Tanker operators sense opportunities in the spot market
    Low bunker prices a factor.
  • Vopak builds up Southeast Asian presence
    Petronas is a project partner.
  • Faster saling speeds to trigger surge in fuel oil demand
    Lower prices could encourage shipowners to increase sailing speeds.
  • Maersk: Trade not cheaper bunkers will boost profits
    Senior executive plays down positive impact of falling fuel prices.
  • Finnish LNG bunkering terminal set for 2018 opening
    Wartsila wins approval to build Finnish government-backed terminal.
  • Piracy assumes 'worrisome dimension'
    'Pirates operating off the coast of Nigeria, Togo and Benin are heavily armed and violent.'
  • Norden: 'Biofouling could double bunker consumption'
    Increased focus on maintaining clean ship sides.
  • Vopak's Baltic LNG bunkering plan takes shape
    Phase one of facility to be used for bunkering only, says project head.
  • Updated bunkering training guide launched
    Programmes designed to help shipping avoid 'potentially serious issues when switching marine fuels'.

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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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