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July 29, 2014
Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg, Rotterdam face congestion charges as dwell times stretch
  • Maersk-MSC's 2M suffers poor reviews from CCTV documentary report
  • Hong Kong suspends all imports from US-owned Shanghai Husi Food
  • International Chamber of Shipping: Harmonise emissions enforcement
  • Customs seize 10 tonnes of Chinese cigarettes seized in Marseilles
  • Philadelphia first half container volume up 29pc to 219,060 TEU
  • Union Pacific Q2 profit soars 18pc to US$1.3 million, sales up 6pc
  • Deutsche Bahn H1 profit up 7pc to US$1.5 billion as sales rise 1.9pc
  • Intermodal China conference to be held in Shanghai on August 27-28
  • Panama Canal to hold International Maintenance Congress
  • Asia Pacific June air cargo demand rises 4.7pc with 66pc load factor
  • Ben Gurion cargo backlog clears fast in wake American FAA flight ban
  • Singapore ground handler SATS revenue up 0.2pc cargo, volume up 4.9pc

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • Hamburg Süd to acquire container liner activities of CCNI
  • Transworld Group organises special music & dance programme to mark founder's anniversary
  • Crude oil imports from Iran increase to 2,81,000 bpd in H1
  • Rise in prices push cashew kernel exports: CEPCI
  • DP World reports 9.3 pc volume growth in first half of 2014
  • JSW Jaigarh Port & POSCO-ISDC commence steel coil handling at the port
  • MbPT celebrates International Mangrove Day
  • Pipavav Port's net profit more than doubles in Q2 2014
  • Private ports in Gujarat better than Major Ports in land development: Aswani
  • First rice consignment sent to Tripura via Bangladesh
  • Banks stay away from funding ppp projects: Gadkari
  • Forex reserves rise for seventh consecutive week
  • INR ends marginally higher at 60.11
  • Power projects worth INR 36,150 cr. crippled due to coal shortage, says Minister
  • SEZs may have to export 51 pc of products: Govt
  • A new transport solution for wind towers
  • Abu Dhabi ports handling more break-bulk
  • DB Schenker transports cylinder weighing 141 t from Berlin to Canada by ship, truck & plane
  • Heavy concrete components handled at Florida University

Marine Logweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • Australia could buy next submarines abroad
  • Foss Maritime appoints VP Human Resources
  • Horizon delivers fourth 74 ft towboat to Canal Barge
  • Gondan books order for two patrol boats
  • NTSB reports on towboat grounding and sinking
  • Raytheon Anschütz launches ShipGuard
  • Ship registry official switches flags

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • Hamburg Sud announces deal for CCNI container liner business
  • BTS statistics for 2013 show cross border trucking numbers
  • Change of command held for Coast Guard MFP Unit Bangor
  • Trucking group responds to resigation of FMCSA administrator
  • Oregon governor calling for increased focus on oil train safety

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • Global Ship Lease on the hunt for acquisitions
    Earnings call indicates company has $80m to spend
  • Diana Containerships ekes out small profit in second quarter
    Investors including affiliate Diana Shipping and institutions invest $92m in owner of eight boxships
  • Eid caps a flurry of demolition sales
    But pacemaker India faces a drop in demand as domestic steel prices weaken
  • Höegh LNG hails its Indonesian FSRU achievement
    Floating storage and regasification unit off Lampung was the toughest yet, company says
  • Qatar takes control of UASC
    Gas-rich state becomes majority shareholder in the fast-expanding shipping line
  • German shipowners head for challenging times
    VDR demands a united effort to secure the country's status as a leading shipping nation
  • Scorpio Tankers slides to second-quarter loss
    Fleet growth costs hit ambitious US-listed tanker owner
  • Wan Hai sells $60m bonds to build working capital
    Intra-Asia specialist issues first batch of $167m programme
  • Industry viewpoint: Three ways to boost UK shipping
    UK must build on the firm foundations for success that have been laid in the Strategic Partnerships Plans for Ports and Shipping
  • Evergreen to start own Rotterdam-Dublin feeder
    Taiwan line also upgrades Liverpool services
  • Freeport MacMoran to begin exporting copper concentrate from Indonesia
    US miner receives permit and waiver on January's excess levy after it commits $115m to build smelter
  • VLGC spot rate dips but market remains hot
    Spot earnings still higher than $100,000 per day for owners
  • Paris and Tokyo MOUs to launch hours of rest campaign
    Initiative will last three months and encompass 10,000 inspections
  • Dorian LPG targets Chinese market
    VLGC owner with the world's largest newbuilding programme looks east for opportunities
  • West coast labour contract talks to resume next week after short break
    Negotiators promise that cargo will keep moving
  • Higher expenses erode HPH Trust's second-quarter profits
    Cost of services and labour hits results despite revenue increase
  • Braemar and ACM complete merger
    New shipbroking company is now up and running

Sea-webweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • Savannah breaks box record
    Container volume at the US Port of Savannah reached 3.14M teu in FY14, the first time that the port has moved more than 3M teu in a Fiscal Year. The Georgia Port Authority (GPA), which oversees Savannah, said on 28 July that this unmatched container volume contributed to a record Fiscal Year in
  • Panama flag boss defects to Liberia
    In a major leadership switch for the world's top flag states, former Panama Registry boss Alfonso Castillero has joined the Liberian Registry. Castillero had been director general of Panama's merchant marine and head of the registry since 2008. He presided during a period when Panama instituted
  • Nakatani secures Toda Kisen order
    Japan's Nakatani Shipyard has secured an order for an asphalt/bitumen tanker from domestic shipowner Toda Kisen. The 3,500dwt vessel has a scheduled delivery date of October 2015 and has been allocated yard number 640. It will have an overall length of 96.5m, a beam of 16.5m, and a depth of 8.4m,
  • US docker talks extend into August
    Negotiations between US West Coast dockworkers and their employers are taking longer than predicted but waterfront operations have so far been unaffected. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents 20,000 longshoremen at 29 West Coast ports, and the Pacific Maritime
  • Diana ups box shipping investment
    Diana Containerships has announced improved quarterly results together with new investment plans from Diana Shipping founder Simeon Palios. NYSE-listed Diana Shipping previously owned 3.33M shares of NASDAQ-listed Diana Containerships, representing a stake of 9.3%, while Palios owned 2.07M shares,
  • Scorpio Tankers posts 2Q14 loss
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers has posted a steeper than expected quarterly loss as product tanker rates continue to stagnate. The Emanuele Lauro-led company reported a net loss of $574,000 for 2Q14 against net income of $4M in 2Q13. Excluding special items, Scorpio's adjusted net loss was $11.2M in
  • Tampa wins $1.68M security grant
    The port of Tampa has won a $1.68M security grant by the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under its Seaport Security Grant Programme. The grant will be used to fund three projects at the Florida port and buy new and upgraded equipment. Port Tampa Bay will match the grant with a required
  • Nantong Tongshun wins order for AHTS duo
    Chinese yard Nantong Tongshun Shiprepair has won an order for two Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels from Singapore-based Pacific Crest, a subsidiary of Pacific Radiance. The two newbuildings will have an overall length of 73m, beam of 17.2m, depth of 7.5m and a draught of 6.1m with delivery
  • Sea Shepherd found guilty of oil spill
    Conservation group Sea Shepard has been fined $15,000 for spilling diesel while moored in the port of Cairns in Queensland, Australia in October, 2012. The conservation group pleaded guilty to the charge in February, with the decision adjourned until last week, the Cairns Post reported. It was the
  • Costa Concordia makes it to Genoa
    Costa Concordia has been handed over to the team responsible for its breaking and recycling after being safely docked in the port of Genoa yesterday afternoon. Ownership of the vessel was transferred in mid-afternoon from Costa Crociere to Italian engineering group Saipem and Genoa ship repairer San
  • Italian rail operators slam increased costs
    FerCargo, the association of private Italian rail cargo operators, has strongly criticised a government decree proposing to reduce low-cost guarantees for the electricity that powers domestic rail cargo. The decree, announced in June, exempts 'cross-border rail traffic' from any increase in energy
  • Precious Shipping reports loss
    Thai dry cargo shipowner Precious Shipping has reported a second-quarter loss of THB52.76M ($1.65M). This, it said, was due to a one-time write-off of $2.3M in fees paid on credit facilities to finance secondhand vessels that are no longer needed. The loss reversed a net profit of THB161.2M for
  • Sewol owner's son arrested
    The son of the late owner of the ferry Sewol has been arrested by South Korea police. Prosecutors will now question Yoo Dae Kyun about his involvement with Chonghaejin Marine, the company that operated Sewol, which capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju trip on 16 April. Yoo was reportedly
  • Hyundai Glovis takes over four VLCCs
    Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of South Korea's Hyundai Motors, has taken over ownership of four VLCCs worth KRW189Bn ($184M). Hyundai Glovis announced through a Korea Exchange filing that the investment is related to a long-term delivery contract with Hyundai Oilbank Singapore. Hyundai Glovis
  • Hyundai Glovis 2Q profits surge
    Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group, saw 2Q14 net profits rise 60.8% year-on-year to KRW297.4Bn($290M). However, income derived from the company's core business dipped 6.4% y/y to KRW167.7Bn. The company attributed this to less favourable foreign exchange rates.
  • Seafarer lost overboard in Indian Ocean
    The search for a seafarer who fell overboard from an oil tanker 80 nm off Australia's northwest coast on Sunday (27 July) has been abandoned. Speaking to IHS Maritime today (28 July) an Australian Maritime and Safety Authority (AMSA) spokesperson said that as there had been no trace of the missing
  • Controversial China rig resumes work
    A Chinese oil rig that was the cause a diplomatic dispute with Vietnam has returned to work after being moved from disputed waters. In May, the 34,000 GT Hai Yang Shi You 981 (HYSY 981), a drilling rig built in 2011 and operated by China Oilfield Services, began exploratory drilling in the disputed

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • China's anti-2M reports counterproductive, SeaIntel says
    If the negative portrayal by China's state broadcaster of the proposed 2M tie-up between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. this weekend has official backing, it could be an indication of internal political pressure to shield Cosco and China Shipping Container Lines from a stronger competitor. This is the view of...
  • Rise in Mediterranean shipments boosts utilization, spot rates
    A rise in traffic from Asia to Mediterranean ports has led to a tight capacity issue and a substantial rise in spot prices for container cargo. Drewry reported a total of 422,000 20-foot containers were moved from Asia to the Mediterranean in March. April TEUs rose slightly to 427,000, but May's...
  • Suez Canal widening to begin this week
    The Suez Canal's major deepening project is just over the horizon as crews will start widening and dredging a 34-kilometer strip in order to improve wait times for vessels using the canal. AsiaCruiseNews.com reported today that the long-awaited widening project could take years to complete, but dredging crews will begin within...
  • Prospect of Nicaragua canal stumps industry observers
    Ometepe Island volcanoes in Lake Nicaragua.When the Nicaraguan government earlier this month approved plans by a Hong Kong-based company to build a canal linking the Pacific with the Caribbean and thus the Atlantic, observers in the maritime industry were largely left scratching their heads. The HK Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co.'s...
  • US containerized imports indicate early peak season
    Containerized U.S. imports rose 6.9 percent year-over-year in June. Full-size chart U.S. containerized imports in June showed substantial year-over-year growth, as labor negotiations on the West Coast seem to have induced an early ocean container shipping peak season. U.S. containerized imports were up 6.9 percent year-over-year in June. That gain followed a 10...
  • TransForce offers C$495 million for flatbed, tank trucker Contrans
    Fresh from acquiring U.S. truckload carrier Transport America, Canadian trucking giant TransForce is offering nearly C$500 million for Contrans, a publicly owned Woodstock, Ontario-based holding company specializing in bulk, flatbed, and tank trucking. The "friendly takeover" proposal would make Canada's largest trucking operator even larger, adding about 15 new operating subsidiaries...
  • TNT Express posts improved results on restructuring, cost cuts
    TNT Express today posted improved second-quarter results, driven by an ongoing restructuring program, cost cuts and a continued recovery at its previously loss-making Brazilian business. The Netherlands-based global parcel delivery group swung to an operating profit of €8 million ($10.9 million) in the three months through June from a €287 million...
  • Congestion worsens at Rotterdam, spreads to Antwerp, Hamburg
    Port of Rotterdam. Photo: travelfoto / Shutterstock.comWorsening congestion at the port of Rotterdam has prompted two short sea and feeder shipping lines to impose surcharges of around $100 per container. Shippers could also be hit by congestion surcharges at one of Hamburg's largest terminals, and Antwerp is showing the first signs...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • Hoegh hatches MLP IPO
    Hoegh LNG Partners of Norway is moving forward with an initial public offering (IPO) in the US.
  • Samho Crown canned
    Pakistan has emerged as the final destination of a VLCC that has been sitting idle off Dubai for nearly four years.
  • Scorpio OKs buyback programme
    Scorpio Tankers' board approved a new share buyback plan as the company deploys more of its financial muscle to put cash in the hands of shareholders.
  • Scorpio holds Alligator
    Scorpio Tankers took advantage of an extension option on a long-range-two (LR2) products tanker as part of a string of deals to hold onto chartered-in ships.
  • Tigger four released
    A bunker barge crew hospitalised after a gas leak on an Exmar vessel have been released.
  • GSL slides in the second
    Global Ship Lease (GSL) of the UK turned in a second-quarter loss Monday but the deficit hasn't derailed its campaign to pursue expansion.
  • Hai ho scrapped
  • DCIX nets $92m
    Diana Containerships has collected $92m from a private placement which has seen Diana Shipping and chief executive Simeon Palios inject cash into the company.
  • VDR: Fundamental change
    Michael Behrendt says unexpectedly long crisis changing face of industry.
  • Scorpio on script
    New York-listed tanker owner sees second quarter loss match forecasts.
  • Olympic dream
    Hanjin Shipping chief executive Cho Yang-ho has struck gold after being appointed to lead the organization of the 2018 Winter Olympics in his homeland.
  • Delta in Jones Act debut
    Delta Air Lines has reportedly made its debut in the Jones Act tanker trade fixing a US-flagged vessel.
  • Jefferies boosts DHT
    Jefferies has upgraded shares in growing tanker owner DHT Holdings amid a brighter view for the crude sector and a belief the company's stock is undervalued.
  • Brokers complete merger
    Braemar Shipping Services and ACM Shipping have formally completed a merger to create a London listed company with a market capitalisation of around £175m ($235m).
  • Gulf Nav back in black
    Gulf Navigation Holding has reported a second quarter net profit of AED 3.1m ($844,000) in figures released on Sunday.
  • Mitsubishi in port play
    Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corporation has entered the terminals business in Colombia by taking a stake in Santa Marta.
  • Fednav bulker grounds
    A Fednav-owned handysize bulker has run aground near the US city of Detroit, the US Coast Guard (USCG) has confirmed.
  • Teekay LNG stacks shelf
    Teekay LNG Partners has set the scene for up to $500m in shares sales with a shelf registration.
  • HPH Trust down in Q2
    Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) has seen a 12.4% drop in second quarter net profit as it was impacted by higher costs.
  • Castillero reflags
    Alfonso Castillero, who resigned as Director-General of the Panama Registry last week, has confimed that he is joining the Liberian Registry as Vice-President
  • Man overboard
    An Indian motorman is missing from the Wallem-managed, 105,000-dwt products tanker Sigma Integrity (built 2009).
  • Breakers take Concordia
    Title to the hulk of the salvaged Italian cruiseship Costa Concordia was transferred yesterday from Costa Crociere to the Saipem/San Giorgio del Porto consortium that will scrap the ship
  • Boustead buys into cruise
    Boustead Holdings of Malaysia has purchased the Port Klang Cruise Terminal from receivers of failed maritime security company Glenn Defense Marine.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • Ferro leaving FMCSA to lead motor vehicle administrators
  • EIAP fails to boost Dominican apparel exports to U.S.
  • U.S., Mexico to strengthen produce safety
    "The FDA is working with our Mexican government counterparts as well as stakeholders from industry, commerce, agriculture, and academia to ensure the safety of products," said FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg.
  • Senate confirms two DOT leaders
    The Senate confirmed Victor Mendez as deputy secretary of transportation and Peter Rogoff as undersecretary of transportation for policy - both officials have been in those roles on a temporary basis.
  • Government-industry teaming becomes tool for security, economy
  • ILWU, PMA will take break from talks this week
    The two sides are trying to work out a new contract to replace the six year pact that expired on July 1. The ILWU-PMA agreement covers nearly 20,000 longshore workers at 29 West Coast ports.
  • TNT revenues down in Q2
  • Dachser continues Midwest expansion
  • Houston dredging begins
    Port Commission Chairman Janiece Longoria said an Army Corps of Engineers report found the minimum net benefits of the improved Bayport and Barbours Cut channels to the U.S. economy will be $35 million a year.
  • Savannah volumes top 3 million TEU
  • Hamburg Süd to acquire CCNI liner business
    The deal is subject to due diligence, execution of a sale and purchase agreement and approval by the competent authorities, and is scheduled to be executed by Dec. 31, at the latest.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 28, 2014
  • Bunker prices firm in Mediterranean markets
    Good avails in Piraeus.
  • Prices firm accross regional bunker hubs
    Bunker market firm in Fujairah.
  • New South Wales set to curb diesel emissions
    Goal is to have a diesel emission management strategy in place by year-end.
  • Scrubbers fitted on Baltic ferry
    New, larger smoke stacks containing scrubber units installed during 18-day, dry-dock stint.
  • Finland extends 'environmental aid' to vessels
    Three companies allocated funds to install scrubbers or modify fuel systems, but not all applications successful.
  • Profits climb at NuStar Energy
    Fuels marketing segment on track for bumper profits for full year.
  • US EPA steps up ECA enforcement efforts
    Several ships boarded to obtain fuel samples in what is thought to be a first in the United States.
  • Asian bunker market closes mixed
    While Singapore offices remained closed for a holiday.
  • Oil traders and shipowners feature in Singapore's richest
    Founder of one of city's biggest oil traders in top 20.
  • Bunker sales lift Rosneft's bottom line
    But company outlook challenged by newly-imposed US sanctions.
  • Gibraltar: Bunkering 'not in breach' of EU laws
    Investigation finds Spanish complaints without foundation.
  • Gas leak prompts closure of Houston Ship Channel
    LPG tanker leaked an 'unknown' amount of anhydrous ammonia during bunkering.

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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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