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September 2, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hongkong International Terminals takes delivery 12 new electric RTGs
  • CMA CGM quarterly profit up 67pc to US$156 million as revenue falls 2.1pc
  • Hutchison Australia calls first docker union talks 'useful, constructive'
  • HKND Group: Nicaragua Grand Canal win 78pc local public approval
  • US ports mull calls to extend gate openings, but also weigh steep cost
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority to help build deep sea port in Indonesia
  • Lloyds Register weighs deck stacking, stability in mega box ship study
  • New mega-ships help lower carbon footprint of shipping industry, not just raise efficiency
  • DHL Express opens new hub in Singapore with quality control centre
  • CMA CGM, Bollore & CHEC to operate Kribi box terminal under development in Cameroon
  • Hactl's Whitehead urges carriers to seek e-commerce market share
  • Stockton Metropolitan, Chengdu Shuangliu airports reach deal to cooperate
  • Cargojet signs new 10-year contract with UPS for air cargo services

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • CaroTrans enhances direct India-US import service network
  • China Classification Society opens Mumbai office
  • Fleet growth threatens product tanker earnings, says report
  • Heaviest ever break-bulk cargo handled by quay crane at Adani Container Terminal
  • India may import LNG from Iran's Chabahar port
  • JNPCT registers highest ever cargo throughput in Aug.
  • Major Ports to be impacted by labour stir today
  • Govt takes steps to release capital stuck in infra sector
  • Govt to provide INR 5K cr. to push exports
  • India signs pact with Nepal for transnational petroleum pipeline
  • INR recovers smartly on fresh dollar sales by exporters
  • MMTC invites bids for importing 10,000 t of onion
  • South Korea keen to invest in Punjab & Chandigarh
  • Next batch of Export Import Workshop in Oct.
  • Seminar calls for better investment scenario & arbitration mechanism in SAARC nations

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A global carrier by the year 2023 Aviation
  • Inking red figures, despite higher volumes
  • Finnlines returns to Wärtsilä Shipping
  • Intermarine raises flag in Ecuador
  • Ever more cargo at DWC
  • New locomotives for cross-border services
  • Serving southern France and Basque regions
  • Pharmaceutical competence centre opening in Brazil
  • Routing of Nicaragua canal to change
  • Operating quality stunts growth
  • Gold award for Nasmyth
  • Asia Pacific airlines - growth slackening in July
  • Terminal reopens after face-lift
  • Ro-ro ops kick off in Pipavav
  • Ultra-Brag selects expert to fill CEO shoes
  • Shuttling daily between Rotterdam and Germany
  • ANA Cargo opens new route to Asian hot spots

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • Island Offshore to postpone deliveries of three Vard newbuildings
    Island Offshore Group, the privately owned Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, and Vard Brevik, the Norwegian unit of the Italian Fincantieri shipbuilding group, have agreed to postpone the delivery of three newbuildings due to weak markets. Island Offshore has ordered three platform supply
  • Euronav obtains USD750 million ship finance facility
    Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav has signed a USD750 million financing facility with a group of leading banks that it says will be used to finance its recent order for four new VLCCS, as well as to refinance 21 vessels already in its fleet. Euronav announced in June that it was buying four
  • NYK opens new ro-ro terminal in India
    Booming auto production in India has spawned a new ro-ro terminal that has opened in Pipavav in the northwestern state of Gujarat. The terminal is jointly operated by NYK Auto Logistics (India) and Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, a subsidiary of APM Terminals. The first shipment of 1,380 Figo Aspire
  • Bureau Veritas H1 marine profits up 36%
    The marine and offshore business of French classification society Bureau Veritas showed strong revenue and profit growth in the first quarter of 2015. Adjusted operating profit jumped 36% year on year to EUR54.7 million (USD61.4 million), while revenues kept pace with 34% growth to EUR202.2
  • VLOC sale belies quiet recycling market
    The sale of a Very large ore carrier (VLOC) during week 35 has belied the quiet recycling market. Shipbrokers said that General Ore International's 1990-built VLOC Rebekka N was sold for USD11,899,875 or USD325 per ldt for demolition in Pakistan. However, Dubai-based cash buyer Global Marketing
  • Peace deal signed in MyFerryLink dispute
    Two former MyFerryLink vessels that have been occupied by their former French crews since the end of June are to be freed on 2 September, after a peace agreement was reached in Paris yesterday evening. The two vessels, Berlioz and Rodin, were taken over by crew members after their owner Eurotunnel
  • Seoul urges Sewol victims to seek compensation
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries held a seminar to advise the families of 149 victims of the Sewol ferry disaster who have yet to seek compensation, ahead of the 30 September deadline for filing claims. The families are living in Ansan, where many of the passengers came from. The
  • Evergreen launches new ship for Asia Pacific-Middle East service
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen announced it has deployed a new L-type vessel for its Asia Pacific-Middle East service starting on 31 August. Named Ever Lifting, the 8,508 teu box ship is the 10th L-type vessel built by China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) in Taiwan, and was delivered on 31 August.
  • Sembcorp Marine wins $1Bn North Sea job
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth over USD1 billion for the Culzean field development project in North Sea. The contract was signed by its subsidiary SOME with Maersk Oil North Sea UK to build a
  • Fengfan to buy CISC's power businesses
    Fengfan Stock Limited (Fengfan), the listed branch of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has announced it will purchase assets owned by CSIC's power businesses for CNY14.4 billion (USD2.3 billion). The company will issue 772 million shares at CNY17.79 each to CSIC Group, CSIC
  • Indonesian Navy arrests tanker hijacking suspect
    The Indonesian Navy has arrested the alleged "mastermind" it says was behind the hijacking of the Malaysia-flagged oil tanker MT Orkim Harmony in June. According to the Indonesian Navy, a suspect identified as Albert Yohanes was apprehended at an apartment in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, by the
  • Port of Osaka's cargo traffic falls in May
    Cargo traffic at Port of Osaka in western Japan fell 13.9% year on year (y/y) in May to 6.205 million tonnes as both domestic trade and foreign trade shrank sharply. The preliminary figures were released by the Osaka municipal government on 31 August. Of the total cargo traffic in May, 2.721
  • CMHI's 1H profits up 29%
    China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI)'s profits have risen 29% year on year (y/y) to HKD2.8 billion (USD361.3 million) in the first six months of 2015 due to a growth in port-related manufacturing operations. Profits derived from the group's core ports operation grew 10% y/y to HKD2.4

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • The future of cargo operations hangs in the air as 'new' Malaysia Airlines takes off
  • CMA CGM gives thanks for low oil price as profits soar in Q2, despite tumbling rates

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • NNS gets another $109 million for submarine work
  • All Coast christens 250 class liftboat
  • Glosten acquires noise and vibration control specialist
  • Obama calls for building of new USCG icebreakers
  • ClassNK releases guidelines for CFRP propellers
  • Low pressure EGR system set for verification testing
  • Sembcorp unit wins $1 billion Maersk North Sea contract
  • Bollinger VP to receive SNAME's Kennedy Award
  • LR issues statutory alert on taker stability instrumentation

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • Drewry gives latest report on product tanker market
  • MarAd-backed field trials begin for hydrogen fuel cells
  • Port of Portland celebrating 75th anniversary of PDX
  • Manzanillo International Terminal adding four new gantry cranes
  • Coast Guard nabs drug smuggler operating near San Juan Islands

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • Stena Bulk denies New York listing plans
    Tanker boss says he is in New York to meet other owners and financial people, not seek a New York listing
  • DFDS settles Calais ferry dispute
    Deal allows Danes to increase ex-Dover timetable
  • StealthGas prioritises stock buybacks
    But some investors press for tender to hasten results
  • StealthGas eyes more scrapping to help boost small LPG market
    Rates have suffered in the smaller carrier segment despite solid demand
  • Seasoned reporters bolster Lloyd's List editorial team
    Four new starters in London and Singapore
  • Pangaea bulker in new ice voyage 'first'
    Nasdaq-listed operator foresees ore from new Baffin Island mine as bringing 'significant employment'
  • French-Chinese consortium lands Cameroon concession
    CMA-CGM, Bolloré and CHEC win race for new 1.4m teu capacity box terminal
  • Is another bunker supplier about to go bust?
    US-based Bunkers International files Chapter 11 protection
  • Product tanker earnings to take a hit, warns Drewry
    New vessel capacity from so-called swing tankers will exert downward pressure on earning power in 2016-2017
  • Swire Shipping upgrades Asia-Pacific services
    Swire Shipping raises multipurpose liner service frequencies in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand
  • Finnish government backs automated shipping
    Nordic state seeks to create legislation that will make it easy for business-led automation projects covering unmanned transport
  • China Shipbuilding Industry Corp to consolidate engine business
    Shanghai-listed Fengfan Co will be made a leading ships' engine maker in $4.4bn restructuring plan
  • Euronav secures $750m bank loan
    Credit facility to be used to finance tankers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • Grainger acquires UK distribution business, expands online
    Industrial products distributor W.W. Grainger closed its acquisition of U.K.-based Cromwell Group, an independent distributor with online sales channels in Europe, for approximately $425 million. The Chicago-based company said it will use its supply-chain expertise to accelerate Cromwell's growth online and to expand its own European online sales business. "We have...
  • US diesel prices hit six-year low as oil prices rally
    Truck drivers buying fuel in the U.S. must think they've found an exit ramp to 2009. At $2.514 per gallon, the average U.S. retail price of diesel fuel hit a low Aug. 31 it hasn't seen since July six years ago, when the U.S. economy was just emerging from the...
  • App aimed at improving truck turns at Boston port
    Truckers serving Conley Container Terminal at the port of Boston can use a newly-launched app to find out when containers are ready to be picked up, another sign of how technology is being tapped to improve port productivity The app, developed by Tideworks Technology, allows users to search for containers by...
  • Vessels delays at Oakland port end as peak season nears
    After a summer-long buildup of vessels at anchor due to a lengthy labor shortage, the Port of Oakland on Tuesday reported that for the sixth straight day, vessels were not being delayed upon their arrival in port, giving shippers hope that the worst is behind them. "Ships are arriving in Oakland...
  • Menlo Logistics expands in Europe as e-commerce sales rise
    The European economic recovery may be wobbly, but e-commerce is flourishing, driving corporate mergers and acquisitions and investment in logistics facilities as online retailers work to build supply chains that can deliver goods to online shoppers from Portugal to Russia. U.S.-based Menlo Logistics is partnering with industrial real estate developer Prologis...
  • Transplace appoints industry veteran to head brokerage division
    Transplace has appointed Brian Kenney, a long-time logistics industry executive, as senior vice president of Transplace Capacity Services. Kenney has previously worked with C.R. England, C.H. Robinson, Celestica and Trinity Logistics in roles spanning marketing and sales, supply chain solutions and national account management. Capacity Services is the brokerage arm of...
  • International Non-Stop: Facilitating Direct Commodity Sales Between Growers and Buyers
    A paradigm shift is occurring within the commodities shipping industry. More and more, foreign entities want to skip the traditional way of purchasing their products where there has been a merchant in between the seller (grower) and the buyer (foreign company). Similarly, sellers are showing a preference toward direct sales to...
  • SEKO taps former technology company exec Lee as COO
    SEKO Logistics has appointed Rick Lee, an industry veteran who most recently led global logistics at a technology company, as chief operating officer. Rick LeeLee, whose previous experience includes stints at FedEx and CEVA, has spent the last four years as vice president global logistics, service parts supply chain and strategy...
  • 'System outage' halts operations at APMT Mumbai
    Trucks lined up outside JNPT.APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India is showing no signs of getting ahead of the disruptions, labor or otherwise, that have halted operations at the largest container facility in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust at different times during the past year. In its latest trade advisory on Tuesday, warehouse...
  • LA-LB truckers fear appointment systems won't reduce congestion enough
    Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach sincerely want terminal operators to succeed in their ground-breaking plan to develop a system of appointments throughout the harbor. But they fear that the logistics involved in coordinating as many as a dozen stand-alone trucker appointment systems will be very difficult to arrange. Truckers' are...
  • Carriers begin to lift JNPT surcharges
    OOCL and Emirates Shipping Line on Tuesday lifted their emergency surcharges imposed earlier for import cargo handled at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's biggest container gateway, citing an improvement in port operations. The withdrawal, coming on the eve of fresh disruptions due to a threatened dockworker strike on Wednesday as part...
  • China factories post sixth month of declining output
    HONG KONG - China's manufacturing output contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August as two purchasing manager's indexes confirmed that the world's second largest economy is deep in slowdown mode.The Caixin-Markit manufacturing PMI reading fell to 47.3 in August, down from July's 47.8 and hitting the lowest level in...
  • US containerized exports forecast to drop 2.4 percent this year
    Sluggish global demand has made this a rough year for U.S. exporters, with no quick recovery in sight. Volume of U.S. containerized exports is expected to drop 2.4 percent this year after a 2.3 percent decline in 2014, said JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno. Reasons include the strong dollar, China's...
  • Steady diet of gloom in July air freight data
    HONG KONG - No one expected good news to come out of July's air freight business and each new set of data serves to further confirm the dismal state of the world's air cargo industry.Growth in July was the lowest so far this year, and while the figure was positive,...
  • China factories post sixth month of declining output
    HONG KONG - China's manufacturing output contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August as two purchasing manager's indexes confirmed that the world's second largest economy is deep in slowdown mode.The Caixin-Markit manufacturing PMI reading fell to 47.3 in August, down from July's 47.8 and hitting the lowest level in...
  • New seafood plant to further fuel Savannah port reefer growth
    A new seafood production and distribution center will fuel refrigerated imports through the port of Savannah, building on the port's double-digit inbound reefer growth experienced last year. Trident Seafoods, one of the largest U.S. seafood companies, will pull reefer cargo from Savannah to its $40 million production and distribution center in...
  • NY-NJ port unveils web portal for cargo information
    The Port of New York and New Jersey has introduced a central web portal to enable truckers and shippers to check container availability, export booking status and other information before drayage drivers are dispatched to terminals. Creation of a port community system for online sharing of information was one of the...
  • US Customs extends ACE single window deadline
    WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that it's extending its November deadline for the ACE "single window" program until February, after a rash of complaints and concerns from brokers, shippers and others who said they aren't ready for the new system. Many U.S. shippers have told the agency...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • Paragon bulker resales 'probable'
    Paragon Shipping sees it as "probable" that it will sell its orderbook of five bulker newbuildings, the shipowner said as it reported a slump in second-quarter earnings.
  • Suezmaxes' turn in rout
    Suezmax crude tankers are taking a turn as leaders of the seasonal spot market slump for the wet sector.
  • More Golden tickets mulled
    Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) is asking shareholders to vote on a measure that would give the New York and Oslo-listed bulker owner ammunition to raise more cash.
  • Swire pumps up Pacific
    Swire Shipping is boosting its Pacific services with the reintroduction of a loop from Brisbane, Australia, and additional sailings elsewhere.
  • Nordic crosses the Arctic
    Nordic Bulk Carriers has completed the first panamax bulker transhipment from Canada to Europe through the Arctic Sea.
  • Grinding to a halt
    French ferry workers reportedly blockaded two MyFerryLink ships in Calais over the weekend in order to retrieve coffee machines.
  • Bulker and tanker collide
    Two vessels involved in accident late Monday night in Turkey's Bosporus strait.
  • Riga Shipyard refocuses
    Latvia's Riga Shipyard is facing up to more intense competition in the shiprepair and newbuilding arenas by trying to diversify.
  • Greece plots new terms
    Greece has reportedly decided to revise the sale terms of the port of Thessaloniki, as it did with Piraeus.
  • New yard plan proposed
    The Indian government is considering introducing a new subsidy scheme to help ailing domestic shipyards.
  • Titanic II delayed
    Australian tycoon Clive Palmer's $500m replica newbuilding of the Titanic will be at least two years late.
  • MES goes for bonds
    Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co (MES) has lined up a bond sale in Japan.
  • Mipo adds double
    South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won its second order in two days.
  • Channel dispute ends
    An ongoing dispute regarding the English Channel seems to have ended after a deal was reached between French workers, Eurotunnel and DFDS.
  • Anek posts smaller loss
    Anek Lines has seen an improvement in its first half results compared to a year ago. However, it still made a loss.
  • Subsea 7 wins $150m deal
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has scooped a $150m-plus contract to install a gas export pipeline in the North Sea.
  • Euronav bags $750m loan
    Euronav has secured a $750m loan to help fund its acquisition of four VLCCs from Metrostar and refinance debt on 21 other vessels.
  • Team deals out incentives
    Team Tankers' chairman and CEO are set to share 3.5m shares in the company as part of their respective incentive packages.
  • PIL orders again
    Pacific International Lines (PIL) is back at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for another round of containership newbuildings.
  • Ferguson favourite
    Scottish shipyard Ferguson Marine is in pole position to land a lucrative new contract for two large ferries.
  • Polarcus heads south
    Middle East owner Polarcus has clinched a new seismic survey contract off Brazil.
  • Culzean gets green-light
    Development of the largest gasfield to be discovered in the North Sea in a decade is set to go ahead after receiving UK government approval.
  • Rotterdam eyes Indonesia
    Rotterdam is looking to muscle in on the container terminal trade in Southeast Asia with plans for a new facility in Indonesia.
  • MIT expansion on track
    Manzanillo International Terminal-Panama (MIT) has made further progress on its $270m expansion with the arrival of four new gantry cranes.
  • Maersk ship exits US
    A Maersk Line containership has exited the US-flag fleet but an International Shipholding (ISH) car carrier has returned after an eighth-month departure.
  • Anek sheds less red
    Greek ferry operator says it has seen its best pre-tax performance in eight years.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • Menlo partners with Prologis on new logistics center
  • Agility opens new Pharmaceutical Competence Center
  • CBP pushes back deadline for mandatory trade filing in ACE
  • FedEx pilots to vote on new contract
  • CEVA enhances ground services in Brazil
  • Maersk, MSC to commence service to Prince Rupert
  • Eimskip reports strong Q2 earnings increase
  • Executive Moves: C.R. England, SEKO Logistics and Suddath Global
  • Rotterdam partners with Pelindo I to develop deep sea port in Indonesia
  • CMA CGM Q2 net profits skyrocket
  • OOCL takes slots on Asia-ISC/Middle East loop
  • TOTE launches second containership for Puerto Rico trade
  • Trident Seafood opens major processing plant in Georgia
  • CaroTrans offers new LCL service
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
  • GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and CMA CGM
  • Executive Moves: Port of Long Beach, IANA and USA Truck
  • COSCO, China Shipping report first half profits amid merger rumors, stock freeze

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
  • Titan Petrochemicals: Restructuring plans still on track
    If subscribers commit to open offer before revised deadlines, says firm.
  • LNG fuelled tug ready to start operations
    The tug is believed to be one Japan's first LNG powered vessels, other than LNG carriers.
  • Alaska Marine Lines to reduce fuel surcharge rates
    Files for rate reduction with US Surface Transportation Board.
  • China plumbs for ECAs
    But it is unclear whether sulphur cap is included in five-year plan.
  • Newbuild order will add to capacity glut
    'At some point, oil prices will go up and operators that sail ultra large ships will have a clear advantage.'
  • Finland backs unmanned shipping research
    Autonomous transport focus of multi-layered research project.
  • How will Iran's nuclear deal affect oil markets?
    The fight for market share is no longer simply an OPEC-versus-non-OPEC story.
  • China wants wholesale switch to cold ironing
    Ministry of transport wants 90% of ships visiting the country's major ports to be using shoreside power by 2020.
  • Lower fuel prices come to aid of ferry company
    And enhance full-year prospects.
  • Cruise sector wins 'major concession' as sulphur rules tighten
    Australian state gives three-year waiver to cruise ships intending to install scrubbers.
  • New LNG fuelling method readies for take off
    Gas fuel supply to be renewed on every round trip.
  • LNG-powered newbuilds to join Scottish fleet
    Dual-fuel ferries to enter service in 2018.
  • Bring on the new ECA fuels
    Every shipowner should seriously consider consuming these alternatives to MGO.
  • Report: Iranian oil exports hit 6 million bpd
    'Gaining the top position in oil terminals in Persian Gulf and in the Middle East has been defined as an important and strategic objective in Iran's oil industry.'
  • Drybulk carrier owner receives 'eco-design' vessel
    Vessel's daily fuel consumption six metric tonnes lesser than other designs.
  • Titan Petrochemicals: Restructing plans still on track
    If subscribers commit to open offer before revised deadlines, says firm.
  • Kochi: Bunkering terminal ceases operations
    Unnamed operator's license voided.
  • Report: Iranian oil exports hit 6 million barrels per day
    'Gaining the top position in oil terminals in Persian Gulf and in the Middle East has been defined as an important and strategic objective in Iran's oil industry.'
  • Firm orders MHI's gas engine system
    System has 'low power consumption', and'reduces emissions'.

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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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