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December 23, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • International Chamber of Shipping fights UN ballast water rule at state level
  • Shipboard compliance with EU refrigerant rules stand to increase costs 5-10pc
  • Liberia's Maritime Labour Convention compliance shows 0.3pc deficiencies
  • US hits South Korea, Malaysia, Oman and Vietnam for dumping steel nails
  • DongBang & OHT deploys Amarcon's OCTOPUS system onboard
  • Hempel launches new antifouling product for coating ships' hulls
  • Cathay Cargo to rent DoKaSch containers for temp-sensitive goods
  • ICAO affirms air cargo recovery with 4.6pc increase thanks to bellyhold help
  • DB Schenker to open new logistics hub for WMF in July 2015

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • Against expectations, dry bulk market keeps slowing down as 2014 ends
  • BCHAA undertakes significant activities on Founders Day
  • ICS changes position on ratification by govts of IMO Ballast Water Management Convention
  • IPC, Mitsui, NYK Line & PSA to jointly develop new container terminal in Jakarta
  • Liberia numero uno flag of choice for Greek owners & operators
  • Pronk Multiservice facilitates secure movement of another over-dimensional export shipment
  • Receives five awards in Australia
  • SAMWAF Line to call at Lobito
  • SCFI Europe spot rates down last week
  • ZIM introduces QR Code feature on Bill of Lading
  • Agent of shipowner has to pay demurrage for cargo delivery not taken: SC
  • Andhra Pradesh to announce maritime policy for port-led economic growth: Chandrababu Naidu
  • Kamarajar Port wins dual PSE Excellence awards
  • Non-major ports continue to fare better due to diverse cargo streams
  • CAG says Rlys lost INR 1,635 cr. on wagon induction delay
  • Abolition of registration to boost cotton yarn exports

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • Wärtsilä powers first high-speed LNG-fuelled RoPax
    For the first LNG-powered high speed ferry (RoPax), Wärtsilä will supply a complete LNG power package. The vessel, being built in China by Guangzhou Shipyard International for Swedish operator Rederi AB Gotland, will be the first Swedish-flagged LNG-powered vessel. Wärtsilä will supply the
  • India gives P&I Clubs more time to insure Iranian ships
    India has extended approval by six months, beginning 27 December 2014, for two Iranian ship underwriters to provide insurance for container, tanker, and bulk vessels calling at Indian ports. An earlier six-month approval by India for Iran's Kish P&I Club and QITA P&I Club to provide cover to
  • Royal Caribbean embraces scrubbers
    Following an extensive testing period, Royal Caribbean has announced a sweeping plan to retrofit its ships with exhaust gas scrubbers. The world's second largest cruise owner will retrofit scrubbers onto 13 vessels in the Royal Caribbean fleet and six vessels in the Celebrity Cruises brand.
  • Lauritzen books $160M charges amid profit warning
    Danish dry bulk and LPG carrier operator J Lauritzen has decided to book $160M in charges related to a weak dry bulk market and to issue second profit warning in five weeks. "The further deterioration of the dry bulk shipping market has led to a reduction of our freight rate forecasts. In line with
  • GasLog buys LNG pair
    In a move that was widely expected, NYSE-listed GasLog Ltd is purchasing two LNG carriers from the BG Group for $460M. The acquired vessels are the 2010-built, 170,000cbm Methane Becki Anne and Methane Julia Louise. They will be chartered back to BG for nine and 11 years, respectively, plus three-
  • Ocean Yield in $50.5M credit line expansion
    Ocean Yield, the Oslo-listed investor in offshore services and industrial shipping tonnage, says it has entered into an agreement to increase one of its bank loan facilities by $50.5M. "The loan proceeds will be used for funding of the equity portion of investments in vessels and for general
  • HMM moves to raise funds
    Cash-strapped Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it will issue a new tranche of shares to raise KRW200Bn ($180M) for working capital and another KRW38Bn for other purposes. HMM, South Korea's second biggest shipping company, said in a Korea Exchange filing that to meet this goal, it would issue 35M
  • Dialog join partners on Pengerang terminal
    Malaysia-listed engineering company Dialog Group (Dialog) has joined oil company Petroliam Nasional (PETRONAS) and tank storage provider Royal Vopak (Vopak) to develop an industrial terminal in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. The development is part of the world scale PETRONAS Refinery and
  • Chinese cabotage demand to slow
    China's cabotage bulk shipping demand growth will mainly stay stable but also slow down in 2015, a report of the Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) said today. The annual demand growth is estimated to be under 6% year on year, SISI said. On the shipping capacity supply side, the
  • Fishing boat runs aground off Yehliu
    Taiwanese fishing vessel Yu Fa 222 ran aground late on Friday near the coast of Yehliu, Taipei. The captain of the vessel was killed, while two crew members are still missing. The boat, with 11 crew members on board, was sailing homeward when it struck rocks and sank 2nm off Yehliu. The Coast
  • Vallianz subscribes shares of POI
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings has subscribed for 10,000 ordinary shares representing, 100% of the equity interest of Pemimpin Offshore Inc (POI). The subscription of the newly incorporated company in the Republic of Panama was done through Vallianz International, a

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • Royal Caribbean to fit exhaust gas scrubbers in 19 ships
  • Bracing for new low sulfur fuel regulations
  • EXMAR orders second FLNG from Wison Offshore
  • Huntington Ingalls makes VP appointments
  • Astilleros Gondan launches sail training vessel
  • Sekimizu welcomes change of ICS stance on ballast water
  • December 22, 2014 Wärtsilä solutions picked for new LNG fueled RoPax

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • General Dynamics NASSCO opens facility in Bremerton
  • ATA truck tonnage index up during month of November
  • Coast Guard Cutter MELLON returns to homeport in Seattle
  • Port of Seattle releases November container numbers
  • Boeing International President announces retirement plans

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • Marseilles-Fos reveals $440m growth strategy
    French port looks to become a viable alternative to the northern European range
  • Pacific Northwest volumes plummet
    Seattle and Tacoma witness sharp drop in monthly container volumes as west coast contract negotiations continue
  • GasLog agrees to acquire two more BG ships
    Price tag of $460m on 170,000 cu m LNG carriers reflects long charters back
  • Shoei Kisen and Costamare to win MOL 20,000 teu giants
    Japanese group again tipped in new Evergreen tender for ULCCs
  • Pilbara Ports Authority puts price rises on ice
    Challenging market conditions are factor in decision not to increase prices
  • Demolition market deprived of any festive cheer
    Traditional end of year bounce fails to materialise as 20% price correction looks like holding through to 2015
  • Harim reveals more details on Pan Ocean purchase
    Private equity firm JKL also to contribute in $968m deal for dry bulk carrier
  • Ex-top official at China Shipping Development faces jail time
    Mao Shijia is sentenced to six years in prison for corruption
  • ECT opts to waive appeal in Rotterdam terminal dispute
    Terminal operator and Port of Rotterdam Authority sign accord putting an end to lengthy dispute
  • Containerships queue up outside LA/Long Beach
    Six vessels with combined nominal capacity of 40,000 teu wait to berth
  • Hapag-Lloyd capital increase completed
    Shareholders inject €370m into the carrier as part of CSAV merger
  • Five shipbuilding predictions for 2015
    Potential downside seems larger than upside. Unlike shipbuilding capacity, optimism is in short supply in this industry.
  • Shipbuilding review 2014: Be careful what you wish for
    The shipbuilding industry is in better shape than two years ago, but there is pressure yet to come
  • Lloyd's List Annual Review 2014: In praise of black swans
    As shipping adjusts to the prospect of cheaper fuel, what other surprises loom ahead?

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • Inland port serving Charleston exceeds expectations
    An inland port launched by the South Carolina Ports Authority roughly a year ago has exceeded its expectations, reflecting shippers' interest in reducing trucking costs and securing capacity via intermodal rail. The Greer, South Carolina, inland port handled 21,686 intermodal unit lifts in its fiscal year ended June 30, which was...
  • Port of Oakland attempting to east truck queues after complaints
    A view of the Port of Oakland's truck traffic today.The Port of Oakland will open a gate on Sunday and begin sending operational status updates to harbor truckers in order to reduce truck congestion. Oakland is feeling the ripple effects of congestion in southern California, as it is receiving some diverted...
  • Strong US trailer orders reflect healthy 2015 truck demand expectations
    Trailer orders in the U.S. reached the second-highest point ever in November, after hitting an all-time high the month prior, reflecting motor carriers' expectations of strong demand in 2015. Trailer order totaled 39,356 in November, roughly 6,900 trailers short of the record orders make in October, according to a new report...
  • Bunker price drops total 30 percent since November
    Both high and low sulfur bunker fuel prices dropped 8 percent last week. Full size chart Bunker prices sank an additional 8 percent last week, as a six month spiral has now led to a 50 percent decline in fuel prices. The average price for high sulfur bunker fuel in Rotterdam, an indicator...
  • Private sector group wants Brazil to deemphasize Mercosur
    Charging that Brazil's foreign trade is too concentrated in the Mercosur trading bloc, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Association wants Brazil to weaken its ties with Mercosur and concentrate instead on other foreign markets. Jose Augusto de Castro, president of AEB, vented his members' frustrations over the trade deficit Brazil will report...
  • Mitsui-Soko to take control of Sony logistics unit
    Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co. will take a controlling stake in Sony Supply Chain Solutions Inc. for about 18 billion yen (US$151 million), marking the latest in a series of acquisitions by Japanese transportation and logistics companies targeting subsidiaries of struggling domestic electronics giants. Mitsui-Soko Holdings said on Monday that it has agreed...
  • Rotterdam, ECT bury axe over $1.2B container terminal dispute
    The port of Rotterdam and Europe Container Terminals, its biggest container handler, have buried the hatchet over a bitter three year dispute over the award of terminal concessions in Europe's top box hub. ECT claimed around $1.2 billion in damages against the port authority for allegedly acting unfairly in the award...
  • Third 2M service adds to Wilhelmshaven momentum
    Wilhelmshaven hailed its success in landing a third 2M service as a sign of ocean carriers' growing interest in Germany's only deep water port that is virtually empty more than two years after opening. Maersk Line has confirmed that it will call at Wilhelmshaven's Jade Weser Port terminal on its ME-1...
  • Overcapacity not a concern for CSCL as giant ship enters Asia-Europe
    HONG KONG - A China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) executive has shrugged off demand forecasts predicting 3 to 5 percent market growth in the next few years that will not be enough to fill the capacity flooding into service. At a ceremony in Singapore to welcome the world's largest container ship,...
  • Papua New Guinea gateway port gets upgraded
    HONG KONG - The first phase of an upgrade to Papua New Guinea's Lae Port has been completed, paving the way for a boost in cargo throughput at the country's most important gateway. A partnership between the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), and the Independent...
  • Asia Development Bank loans $100 million for Myanmar projects
    HONG KONG - Singapore-listed Yoma Strategic Holdings will receive a $100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to build up Myanmar's transport and logistics infrastructure urgently needed to create sustainable economic growth. "Investment in connectivity infrastructure is a key factor in creating better access to economic opportunities, reducing costs,...
  • Structural problems hold back air cargo growth, IATA says
    HONG KONG - The air freight business has just completed its best peak season in years, but the International Air Cargo Association (IATA) has presented a sobering picture of an industry enjoying a cyclical upturn while struggling to overcome structural problems. Brian Pearce, IATA chief economist, told reporters in Geneva that...
  • Deadlines closing in as holiday shipping season hums along
    Though many retailers initially began the holiday season with early shipping deadlines, shops clamoring for last-minute customers are testing fate with extended deadlines once again. Last year, strong online holiday shipping volumes resulted in millions of missed shipping deadlines. Nearly 73 million parcels were delivered on Dec. 24, 2013, according to...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • Aegean breaks into US Gulf
    Aegean Marine Petroleum Network is starting bunkering operations in US waters of the Gulf of Mexico after taking over part of the business left behind by the collapse of Denmark's OW Bunker.
  • Exmar orders at Wison
    Exmar has ordered a second floating LNG liquefaction (FLNG) at Wison Offshore & Marine.
  • Evergreen OKs giant sextet
    Evergreen Marine's board of directors voted to move forward with a programme that will see it charter six giant containerships, backing orders for the behemoths.
  • Chevron scraps suezmax duo
    Oil major Chevron is reportedly selling two 1990s built suezmax tankers for demolition.
  • OSG tries again
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has turned to a US federal court in New York for help amid competing claims to payment for a fuel delivery made just before OW Bunker's collapse.
  • BW takes more BW LPG
    BW Group has purchased NOK 118m ($16m) worth of shares in Oslo-listed spin-off BW LPG.
  • Tsakos buys duo
    Tsakos Shipping and Trading has been linked with the acquisition of two product carriers from Monaco-based Andromeda Shipping.
  • Royal to scrub on 19
    Royal Caribbean Cruises says it will add exhaust scrubbers to 19 of its ships to meet tightening sulphur limits set to come into place in January.
  • Polsteam scraps panamax
    Polish Steamship (Polsteam) has again fetched a firm price after selling one of its elderly bulkers for demolition.
  • Cape crash continues
    Hopes that the slide in capesize rates could be halted by owners' reluctance to charter were dashed today as the daily average dropped again.
  • Diana lands new loan
    Diana Shipping has secured a loan from BNP Paribas to fund two capesize bulkers.
  • GasLog in $460m BG buy
    Peter Livanos-led GasLog says it will charter two 170,000-cu m capacity vessels, Methane Becki Anne and Methane Julia Louise (both built 2010), back to BG for periods of nine and eleven years after buying the pair for $460m.
  • Navios shuffles management pack
    Navios Maritime Holdings has made several changes to its top management.
  • HMM to raise $217m
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has revealed plans to sell new shares worth KRW 238bn ($217m).
  • Cosco plans placement
    China's Cosco Shipping has revealed plans for a private placement.
  • Navig8 confirms Genmar deal
    Nicolas Busch and Gary Brocklesby's Navig8 Crude Tankers has confirmed a preliminary deal has been struck for a merger of its VLCC fleet with General Maritime.
  • $1.4bn VL deal on the money
    Genmar's $1.4bn takeover of Navig8 Crude's VLCC fleet "makes all the sense in the world", Pareto Securities says.
  • Alexis Zoullas steps up
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has handed Alexis Zoullas additional responsibility among its management team.
  • Christmas truce for Rotterdam
    Europe Container Terminals (ECT) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have agreed to end a three-year legal dispute over claims by the terminal operator that it was unfairly treated.
  • NAT firms Sungdong deal
    Nordic American Tankers has firmed up its first newbuilding order in more than four years.
  • Maersk Tankers confirms MR deal
    Maersk Tankers has confirmed the purchase of four medium range (MR) products tankers in a move that continues its fleet renewal efforts.
  • Nakilat in workboat order
    Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar has penned a contract to build 11 workboats to be used in a new multi-billion port project.
  • Ocean Yield loan grows
    Ocean Yield has added $50.5m to one of its bank loans to aid with its expansion efforts.
  • Wartsila wins LNG deal
    Finnish company cooperates with GSI and Gotland in the construction of modern ro-pax.
  • Teekay buys identified
    Teekay Tankers' $230m swoop saw the company snap up ships from two separate sources.
  • BGC ups offer
    BGC Partners has increased its all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of GFI Group to $5.45 per share, a $0.20 premium over what it was previously offering.
  • Green light for AMPT Moin
    Costa Rica's environmental agency has given its seal of approval for APM Terminal's big boxship port project on the country's Atlantic coast.
  • Tanker crew abandoned
    The crew of a small chemical tanker who have been left stranded on board in the Indonesian port of Palembang without pay and supplies have enlisted the help of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF).

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • Port of Houston posts strong box gains in Nov.
  • Evergreen to charter 18,000-TEU ships
  • STB extends CN acquisition oversight
  • SETENA approves APM Terminals environmental license for Moin terminal project
  • Hapag-Lloyd completes capital increase
  • ICAO: Air freight up 4.6% in 2014
  • DHL adds to environmentally friendly fleet
  • Newsflash: No room at the inn?
  • ILWU-PMA continue contract talks
  • JDA inks deal with eight resellers
  • MOL Logistics opens new branch in Vietnam
  • Avon to pay $135 million for FCPA violations
  • GRI roundup
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 22, 2014
  • Report: Construction of Nicaraguan Canal underway
    Expected to become operational by 2020.
  • BIMCO's new standard bunker contract now available for 2015
    Shipping industry can download free sample copies.
  • Bunker fuel consumption 'to reach 460 million tonnes by 2020'
    Market revenue to reach $292 billion during the same period.
  • Illegal bunker barge arrested by Nigerian authorities
    Vessel, product were immediately destroyed, authorities say.
  • Russian fuel oil exports up month-on-month
    Weak bunker demand and mild weather in Russia left more product available for export.
  • Singapore prices surge but outlook remains 'bearish'
    Brent recovery falls away.
  • NewOcean Energy buys troubled OW creditor
    Hong Kong bunker player 'seriously affected' by OW's market exit.
  • Carnival sees annual profits rise
    But company saw unrealised losses in fuel derivatives of $277 million in Q4.
  • LNG fuelled high-speed ferry will use Wartsila technology
    Vessel will be the 'first of a new generation of fast, yet environmentally sound RoPax ferries'.
  • Paris MoU issues ECA compliance guidelines
    PSC to step up bunker quality checks in ECA zones.
  • Skuld: Disputes could arise from new ECA rule
    Marine insurer calls for shipping firms to revise current bunker arrangements.
  • Bunker spill reported in north New Zealand
    Several hundred litres of bunker fuel reported to have leaked from tanker.
  • ECA linked LOP incidents could average 'one every three days'
    'When we get the first ship floating around for a day or two in a major shipping channel, people will care.'
  • Train crew and check fuel quality to limit LOP risk, says USCG
    USCG bulletin offers advice on fuel switching.
  • General Dynamics NASSCO begins work on LNG-fuelled carrier
    Ship to incorporate environmental protection features, says shipbuilder.
  • EU funding to support eastern Mediterranean LNG bunker project
    EU to contribute $3 million towards studies.
  • Liquefaction terminals to form majority of LNG capital expenditure
    From 2015-2019.
  • Gazpromneft: Oil sales up 6% year-on-year
    To 66 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2014.

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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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