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June 1, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • A-E falls 23pc to US$342/TEU, but transpacific up 8.1pc to $1,526/FEU
  • American GDP shrinks 0.7pc in the first quarter, productivity down 1pc
  • MOL levies Malaysia-Mexico/WCSA US$700/TEU rate hike June 1
  • LA, Long Beach recruit joint working groups from supply chain players
  • Court: It's up to truckers to ask for load value, not for shippers to tell
  • Roadbuilders protest EPA sanctification of roadside ditches as 'wetlands'
  • OECD frets about mega ships, but PSA chief says: Start planning
  • Sarawak's Tong Joo Shipping gives thanks after 26 years in Singapore
  • Chile's customs strike ends after stopping trade for 8 days
  • Dunedin's Port Otaga dredges to accommodate 8,000-TEU vessels
  • Kalmar to deliver 2 more auto stacking cranes to DP World Brisbane
  • Land reclamation at Kaohsiung at phase 2 - new box shop to open by 2018
  • IATA pins hopes on Trade Facilitation Pact to effect binding accords
  • Zhengzhou's 'aero-tropolis' to become a major logistical hub
  • Free shipping offers increase as e-tailers battle it out

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 31, 2015
  • FTA warns UK supply chain in danger of collapsing
  • Global schedule reliability in April improves to best score of 2015, says SeaIntel
  • Govt approves coastal shipping agreement between India & Bangladesh
  • Pon Pure Logistics acknowledged by CII as best specialised cargo logistics service provider
  • Qatar Navigation Lines appoints Seatrade Shipping (Samsara Group) to consolidate its NVOCC operations in India
  • RINA launches major ferry safety initiative
  • Imports of refined edible oil decline by 63 pc between Nov. 2014 & March 2015: SEA
  • APM Terminals Pipavav registers good quarterly results
  • India to develop deep-sea port at Paira
  • Kamarajar Port to invest INR 9,286 cr. for increasing total handling capacity
  • Political differences should not hinder Vizhinjam ICTT development: Tharoor
  • CONCOR net up in Q4, fiscal
  • Container train operators seek cap on hike in haulage charges
  • Road transport & shipping sectors may contribute 2 pc to GDP, says Gadkari
  • Smart Cities project has received response from 14 countries: Naidu
  • SW Railway to concentrate on infra development
  • Govt forms 10-member committee to revisit PPP mode of infra development
  • India is the world's fastest growing economy!
  • INR closes weak at 63.82 against dollar
  • Rising trend in forex reserves arrested; down by $ 2.31 bn to $ 351.55 bn

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Transcarga ready for the big leap
  • Best practice guidelines for animal transports
  • New customs compliance division in UK
  • More vehicles to pay more road charges in Germany
  • Evergreen and Arkas - intra-Med network partners
  • Amazon goes underground
  • Easier access to frozen north in summer
  • New top "chef" for food logistics provider
  • Dunkerque Logistique International Sud to proceed
  • Rail app for real-time hazmat information
  • Adding on in Nuremberg
  • Qatar Airways more to Athens and Larnaca
  • Top tier change at DNV GL
  • New traction for US railroad
  • PAL to see less of Abu Dhabi
  • SDV to serve Marshall Aerospace and Defence

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • APMT sacks striking dockworkers
    APM Terminals (APMT) has fired 130 dockworkers at its general cargo terminal in Callao, Peru, where a strike has been ongoing since 13 May. According to APMT, the strike involves approximately 600 workers. During the past week, "certain employees have been receiving notification that they're no
  • Frontline amends tanker charters
    John Fredriksen-led Frontline has announced a major revision to its long-term charter agreements and has reported stronger than expected quarterly results. Long-term charters for 17 tankers owned by related-party Ship Finance International (SFI) will be amended as of 1 July. Base rates for VLCCs
  • FE/Europe spot freights slump deeper
    Container ship overcapacity in the Asia/Europe trade saw cargo spot rates for westbound headhaul liftings hit another all-time low today. According to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI), shipments on the Shanghai/North Europe route were this week quoted at just USD342 per teu in the
  • UNESCO gives Australia's Reef plan the nod
    Bans on dredge disposal at sea, restrictions on port expansion, and an AUD100 million (USD765,000) government lobbying campaign have convinced the United Nations World conservation agency to recommend keeping Australia's Great Barrier Reef off the endangered list - for now. While government and
  • NOL completes APL Logistics sale
    Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines completed the sale of its logistics business, APL Logistics, to Japan's Kintetsu World Express on 29 May. NOL, the parent of liner operator APL, sold the logistics unit for USD1.2 billion. The sale will enable NOL to raise funds as it works towards restoring
  • Product tankers face oversupply risk
    Although product tanker freight rates remain in positive territory, shipowners should be cautious about newbuilding investments as there are still a number of ships to be delivered, Italian broker Banchero Costa has reported. Freight rates have been at a five-year high, driven by low crude oil
  • Bangkok approves Laem Chabang port development
    The Thai government has approved Harbour A Development Project at the gateway port of Laem Chabang, the government website reported after a cabinet meeting. This allows the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) to construct an L-shaped harbour measuring 30 m wide and 120-125 m long, with a 115 x 120 m
  • JST abandons newbuild bulker
    Jinhui Shipping and Transportation (JST) has abandoned a bulk carrier newbuild ordered at Oshima Shipbuilding, citing the benefit of reducing future capital expenditure during an extremely challenging operating environment. Zanzibar Naviera will take over the newbuild, a 60,000 dwt bulk carrier, a
  • JES appoints new non-executive chairman
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder JES International Holdings (JES) has appointed Chu Caixia as its non-executive chairman. JES cited in its filing to the Singapore Exchange (SGX) that Chu is the mother of the incumbent CEO of JES, Jin Yu. Prior to Chu's appointment, the company had announced that its
  • ICTSI buys Mexican port operator for $54.5m
    Filipino terminal operator International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has acquired Mexico-based port operator Terminal Marítima de Tuxpan (TMT) for USD54.5 million. The acquisition is in line with the ICTSI's policy of business expansion and increasing its global footprints, according to
  • SOE to deliver two more multi-gas carriers
    Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE) plans to make delivery of two more 27,500 m³ multi-gas (LNG/ethane/LEG/LPG) carriers by the end of 2015 to Evergas, following the delivery of the first newbuilding on 28 May. According to SOE, the company held a technical delivery ceremony on 28 May for the
  • Xiamen port gets $37m subsidy for channel expansion
    Xiamen port in China has received a CNY230 million (USD37 million) subsidy from the Ministry of Transport for the Phase IV expansion of the port's main channel, the port administration said today (29 May). The channel will be expanded based on Phase III development completed in November 2013, which allows
  • Seoul pays out first batch of Sewol compensation
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has paid compensation to the families of three Sewol ferry disaster victims. The ministry announced on 27 May that KRW1.25 billion (USD1.13 million) has been paid out in the first batch of compensation for Sewol victims. Sewol capsized during a

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • Container shipping rates fall to another all-time low on Asia-Europe
  • Djibouti books Iron Maiden frontman to manage its new cargo carrier
  • Good news for shippers as liner shipping schedule reliability hits year-high

Marine Logweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • Crowley to manage four Horizon containerships for Pasha
  • Raytheon Anschütz expands U.S. operations
  • USS Arizona Memorial still closed to visitors
  • Atlantic Offshore christens third Zamakona-built FSV

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • Suburu of America extends lease with Port of Vancouver, USA
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of March
  • Pearl Jam poster display opens as Sea-Tac International Airport
  • Lou Johnson resigning post as Port of Longview commissioner
  • Boeing nets NASA order for first passenger spacecraft

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • Anek eyes deal with lenders
    Better results and a new capital increase will also help share status, says ferry operator
  • Rickmers Holding converts from KG to stock corporation
    Bertram Rickmers to chair board of new entity
  • Navios Midstream Partners poised for dropdown VLCCs
    New MLP has options on seven large tankers in Navios Acquisition fleet
  • Large vessels and alliances not the cause of port congestion, says WSC
    Labour difficulties at terminals, inconsistent productivity and inefficient transport infrastructure to blame
  • Standard Syndicate 1884 off to strong start, says Grose
    Move designed to subsidise P&I and broaden offering, chief executive argues
  • Star lawyer Peermohamed to head Norwegian Hull Club
    Ince & Co shipping head will replace John Wiik when he retires next year
  • New low for Asia-north Europe rates
    Freight rates fall for third consecutive week to all-time low of $342 per teu
  • NordLB making shipping profit for first time since 2012
    Positive contribution to income of $25m in first quarter
  • Jinhui reports in the black for the first quarter
    Lower revenues due to a weak spot market weigh down on core earnings
  • Ship Finance amends charters and profit split with Frontline
    New York-listed Ship Finance International breathes new life into its relationship with Frontline as tanker market improves
  • Liner reliability picks up as alliances bed in
    Maersk Line returns to its position of being the most reliable carrier
  • Frontline 2012 gunning for US listing this year
    Listing linked to merger with Frontline as scale will be offered to investors
  • Höegh LNG raises fresh funds on bond market
    Oslo-listed gas company could use funds to order new FSRU
  • Frontline hits $31m profit in first quarter
    John Fredriksen company boosts cashflow and cuts debt, improving its outlook
  • West Australia-China offers lifeline for struggling capesize sector
    Pilbara miners drive bookings on trading route
  • Cost savings of ultra large containerships called into question
    Massive ordering also likely to dampen costs benefits, according to OECD report

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • International Transload Logistics Sets up Shop at CenterPoint Intermodal Center - Joliet, IL
    CenterPoint Properties is proud to announce it has signed a long-term lease with International Transload Logistics Inc. (ITL) for 3801 CenterPoint Way, Joliet, Illinois within the CenterPoint Intermodal Center (CIC). ITL will lease 303,061 SF of the 485,476 SF facility through 2022. John Cash and David Haigh of NAI Hiffman...
  • Value of goods trucked between US, Mexico leaps 9 percent
    The number of trucks crossing the U.S.-Mexican border at Laredo, Otay Mesa and other points is on the rise, but the value of the goods those trucks carry is rising faster. That's a sign of the increasing importance of U.S.-Mexican trade and cross-border trucking to U.S. importers and shippers of more...
  • APM Terminals fires striking dockworkers in Callao, Peru
    APM Terminals has fired 130 dockworkers at its general cargo terminal in Callao, Peru, where a strike has been ongoing since May 13. According to APMT, the strike involves approximately 600 workers. During the past week, "certain employees have been receiving notification that they're no longer allowed to work here," APMT...
  • Crowley to manage Pasha Hawaii ships
    Crowley Maritime Corp.'s global ship management group has been awarded a contract to crew, operate and maintain four U.S.-flag domestic ships that Pasha Group is acquiring from Horizon Lines for operation in the West Coast-Hawaii trade. The contract between Crowley and Pasha subsidiary Sunrise Operations follows Pasha's $141.5 million acquisition of...
  • Thailand gives green light to Laem Chabang port upgrade
    The Thai government has approved construction on a new harbor at the country's largest port at Laem Chabang. The new L-shaped harbor, 30 meters wide and roughly 120 to 125 meters long, will support a 13,800-square-meter marina. "A shore crane and a container arranging crane will be installed to support up to...
  • Matson closes deal to enter Alaska market
    Matson Inc. has completed its previously announced $469 million acquisition of Horizon Lines, clearing the way for Matson to enter the U.S-flag domestic trade between the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The deal marks the end for Horizon Lines, a company that traced its history to Malcom McLean's launch of coastwise container...
  • ICTSI to acquire Mexican port operator
    International Container Terminal Services Inc. has agreed to pay $54.5 million to acquire Mexican port operator Terminal Maritima de Tuxpan. TMT recently obtained a government concession to build and operate a second container terminal at Tuxpan on the Gulf of Mexico. Plans are for the terminal to have capacity of up...
  • Israeli dockworkers end protest, return to work
    Dockworkers in Israel have ended a two-day strike protesting the creation of new foreign-run port terminals. The strike shut down the country's two largest seaports at Ashdod and Haifa and cost the Israeli economy NIS 150 million, or roughly US$38.6 million, according to the Manufacturers Association of Israel. At its height, roughly...
  • Low oil prices fuel US oil field transport, energy acquisitions
    Lower oil prices are dampening capital investment in U.S. oil and gas fields, but creating opportunities for acquisitions, whether among energy companies or the transportation businesses that serve them. Oil companies such as Canada's Crescent Point Energy, which this week bought Saskatchewan-based Legacy Oil and Gas for $1.53 billion, are...
  • Port Tampa Bay partners with USF in maritime research
    TAMPA, Florida - Port Tampa Bay announces that the state's largest port has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of South Florida Board Of Trustees to partner in several objectives over the next three years. The port and USF have enjoyed a decades-long relationship that is now reaching...
  • Deflategate and international business: How they relate
    At first blush, Deflategate and laptop searches don't have much in common, and their relationship to international business appears even more remote. Like so many international business and commercial issues, though, their outcome turned on the quality of the policies and procedures of the involved parties. Let's start at the beginning....
  • Export-import intermodal boosts Container Corp. of India profit
    State-owned rail operator Container Corporation of India reported an 11.5 percent increase in consolidated net earnings in fiscal year 2014-15, which ended March 31, on the back of strong volume gains from its core international freight hauling activity. Yearly group net income rose to Rs. 1,054.58 crore (approximately $164.5 million) from...
  • Rail operations return to normal in India after protests end
    Reports from New Delhi said train operations were returning to normal Friday following the end of week-long protests by ethnic Gujjars in the state of Rajasthan over demands for job reservation in the public sector. The blockade actions had shut down train service in the northern corridor - a busy intermodal...
  • Record traffic drives Etihad cargo revenue past $1 billion
    LONDON - Etihad Airways' cargo revenue topped $1 billion for the first time in 2014 as freight traffic grew four times faster than the global market to reach an all-time high.The Arab Gulf carrier, which has a fleet of 10 freighters, increased cargo revenue by 19.2 percent to $1.1 billion...
  • SCFI: Asia-Europe rates collapse ahead of June GRIs
    HONG KONG - As carriers prepare to implement the next round of Asia-Europe general rate increases on Monday, June 1, the spot market response was to plunge to the lowest ever official freight rate seen on the trade.According to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI), the spot rate for shipping...
  • Build Indonesia infrastructure and factories will come, Maersk says
    The Indonesian government's maritime focus will boost trade, Maersk Line believes.HONG KONG - Indonesia's plans to invest in infrastructure will pay off as the Southeast Asian country attracts cost-driven manufacturers moving their production out of China, believes Jakob Sorensen, president and director of Maersk Line Indonesia. While the country's current...
  • New board for Toll Group under Japan Post umbrella
    Toll managing director Brian Kruger and Japan Post CEO Toru Takahashi announce the new board.HONG KONG - Toll Group began operating under the Japan Post flag today as president and CEO Toru Takahashi announced the new board that will provide governance to the Melbourne-based logistics company. The board members include...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • NewLead CFO resigns
    NewLead Holdings's chief financial officer has resigned, the Greek shipowner said Friday.
  • Fredriksen's new chief executive
    Jo Lunder has been hired as chief executive of John Fredriksen's NOK 100bn ($13.3bn) empire.
  • Horizon Lines deal done
    Matson and The Pasha Group have completed their $611m deals to carve up US containership rival Horizon Lines.
  • Navios Midstream 'speculative'
    Moody's Investor Service placed a speculative credit rating on Navios Maritime Midstream Partners, the newest New York-listed company the Navios group umbrella
  • North Korean crew stuck
    Mexico and North Korea are in talks to repatriate crewmen stuck on a cargoship for nearly a year.
  • SFI boosts profit
    Ship Finance International (SFI) has performed beyond analysts' expectations hot on the heels of a haircut agreement with Frontline.
  • Macleod cold on merger
    Robert Hvide Macleod has shaken off growing speculation of a merger between Frontline and Frontline 2012.
  • Newbuild changes hands
    Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has transferred a newbuilding contract for a 60,000-dwt bulk carrier to an unknown third party.
  • Western revenue falls
    Lithuania's Western Shipyard has posted a 12.3% drop in revenue for 2014.
  • STNG springs new buy-back
    Scorpio Tankers today revealed a fresh $250m buyback programme as it passed up options on a pair of converted newbuildings from sibling Scorpio Bulkers.
  • Petrobras bins contracts
    Petrobras has cancelled leases for five drillships and semi-submersible platforms owned by Schahin Petroleo e Gas.
  • Still alive
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Lifeboat warning
    Australia has called for a change to lifeboat release mechanisms after a serious accident on a supramax in 2014.
  • NOL closes $1.2bn sale
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) of Singapore has completed the $1.2bn sale of APL Logistics to Tokyo-listed Kintetsu World Express.
  • Hoegh hooks $130m
    Hoegh LNG has pocketed $130m from its trip to the Norwegian bond market.
  • Marine snaps up Stena duo
    Canada's Marine Atlantic is buying two chartered-in ro-paxes from Sweden's Stena.
  • MISC on the hunt
    Malaysia's MISC is working on new acquisitions after restoring its balance sheet to health.
  • Captain "sold guns"
    An inquest into two deaths on a Japanese bulker off Australia has heard that its captain was accused of selling guns on board and assaulting crew.
  • Place your bets
    Analysts are divided on whether a restructured charter agreement with Ship Finance International (SFI) is the starter pistol or the death knell for a merger between Frontline and Frontline 2012.
  • Red start for Reach
    An anticipated weak winter market has dragged Reach Subsea to a red bottom line for the first quarter.
  • Chilean strike ends
    Customs workers in Chile have ended an eight-day strike that halted shipments at the country's ports.
  • Red Funnel stays local
    UK operator Red Funnel has picked a domestic shipyard for its new ferry.
  • Haisheng scraps bulker
    China Shipping Haisheng is selling its oldest bulker for scrap.
  • Frontline ends red run
    John Fredriksen's Frontline today posted its first profitable quarter in almost half a decade as it stared an aim to enter a new growth phase.
  • Frontline 2012 in US push
    A long-awaited US stock-listing of John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is set to take place this year, the company says.
  • Svitzer enters Brazil
    Svitzer, the Maersk Group's salvage and towage arm, has made its first tentative steps into the Brazilian market.
  • Flex LNG on course
    John Fredriksen-controlled Flex LNG has enough cash to see it through the next 18 months, but will seek new finance before the delivery of its first ships.
  • SFI takes a haircut
    Fredriksen company cuts charter rates to Frontline by $283m in return for 27.7% stake.
  • Jinhui back in black
    Jinhui Shipping & Trading has returned to profit in the first quarter of 2015 despite a significant decline in revenues.
  • V.Group expands in Manila
    V.Group and its shipmanagement arm V.Ships has opened a major new office and training centre in Manila, Philippines.
  • CFO musical chairs
    Transocean has recruited a new chief financial officer (CFO) from one of its rivals following the departure of its own CFO.
  • Rampion to boost ports
    Two small UK ports are set to be among the beneficiaries of the first offshore wind farm off the south coast of England.
  • NTSB fingers Shell
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Shell is likely to blame for the 2012 grounding of a conical drilling unit after an Edison Chouest Offshore anchor handler lost power while towing it off Alaska.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: Pasha, Matson complete Horizon acquisition
  • OECD questions benefits of mega-ships
  • Spot container rates fall again on China-Europe routes
  • Stifel: Global forwarders dividing into haves and have-nots
  • U.S. records 0.7% negative Q1 growth
  • Kintetsu Worldwide Express finalizes APL Logistics deal
  • Under Armour adds Baltimore as import gateway
  • InMotion Global consolidates system offerings
  • Parcel delivery provider Hermes starts textile sourcing services
  • Army Corps chief gets update on Port of Savannah deepening
  • FRA assists A&M Railroad with engine purchases
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo lands in Detroit
  • Panalpina acquires Egyptian agent
  • WSC: Larger vessels, alliances not to blame for port congestion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 29, 2015
  • Exxon, Chevron shrug off pressure to address climate change
    On renewable energy Exxon CEO says 'we choose not to lose money on purpose'.
  • SGMF, Spanish natural gas association sign LNG MoU
    Organisations to collaborate on a standard to regulate LNG-fuelling operations for ships.
  • Stena Bulk's 'wait-and-see' approach to bunker alternatives
    Means putting new orders on hold for now.
  • Lukoil CEO sess crude holding below $80 a barrel
    US data shows falling inventories by rising production.
  • Emissions: Cruise ships banned from overnight berthing
    Australian environmental regulator says global IMO sulphur rule 'too far off' to help Sydney residents.
  • Downturn sharpens competition in Norway's offshore sector
    With the environment losing out.
  • LNG player 'keen to hear' if terminal should grow
    Fluxys LNG is trying to judge demand for services such as loading LNG bunker vessels.
  • Pertamina to build bunker storage facility
    Phase one of building project to complete by 2017.
  • Argos merger to exclude bunkering unit
    Argos agreed merger with Varo Energy on Thursday.
  • Manufacturer recommends anti-piracy countermeasure
    Offers opinion on recent rise in bunker fuel siphoning attacks.
  • Aegean upbeat on annual outlook
    Company keeping 'ahead of the pack' on new ECA rules.
  • Titan Petrochemicals moves to regain trading status
    Organises open offer of its shares in cash-raising move.
  • Crude rises as US inventories decline
    US commercial crude inventories fell by 2.8 million barrels last week.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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