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April 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • TSA May 1 rate: US$2,050/FEU for USWC - $4,100/FEU for USEC
  • OOCL hikes rate US$100/TEU for south east Asia/Mideast to Oz May 1
  • Shippers suffer first rate hike in years in annual contract talks: Drewry
  • 'K' Line's first of five 14,000-TEU ships is delivered
  • Tokyo port's container traffic shows decline in foreign trade
  • Owners see ship supply shrink with orderbooks as builders offer bargains
  • Ho Chi Minh City shoe factory strike brings thousands to the streets
  • Weak demand lowers ship rates resulting in Baltic sea index decline
  • Diana Containerships to buy two 5,500-TEU ships for US$43m
  • Regulation-driven wage hikes to raise truckload prices 12-18pc: Stifel
  • Kiwi pilot reports drunk master, who was fined, fired from MUR Shipping
  • Four small box ships to be acquired by Shreyas Shipping and Logistics
  • Taiwan Taoyuan Airport makes world's top 10 in air cargo
  • Emirates Skycargo honours TNT as top cargo agent in Bangladesh
  • Tamil Nadu Tiruchi airport international cargo up 1.1pc to 4,800 tonnes
  • Tax cuts to fuel investment in Pakistan's aviation sector

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tropical fruit all across Asia
  • Cargo Line strong in Austria, France and Switzerland
  • Computerization of TIR procedure proceeding apace
  • Angola orders new locomotives
  • OOCL jumps on ULCV bandwagon
  • Qatar Cargo flying west
  • Doing away with bottleneck in Austria
  • Exclusive partnership pact inked in Denmark
  • Encouraging results from Kuwait
  • Braemar setting up shop in Turkey
  • Biman's Rome service not eternal...
  • Rolner sets up United Heavy Lift
  • Drewry: contract rate index finally rises
  • New sales director reinforcing TNT Germany
  • PIA goes east

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 2, 2015
  • Four killed in massive Pemex rig fire
    Four people were killed and at least 16 were injured in a fire on a Pemex oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Two of the injured were in a critical condition as of the evening of 1 April, according to the most recent update from the Mexican state-run oil company. The fire, which broke out at about
  • DP World to buy second Canadian terminal
    DP World is to buy Maher Terminals' Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, just a month after an ambitious plan to double its capacity was announced. The USD457 deal will have to be approved by the Canadian government's foreign investment provisions, although as the
  • Oriental Energy still awaits approval for VLGC deal
    Shenzhen-listed Oriental Energy, a Chinese liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader, has yet to have a vessel chartering deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts approved by its shareholders, according to a company stock exchange filing. The company announced a 10-year timecharter contract with Hartmann
  • Mediation ends Finnish shipping strike ahead of planned major escalation
    A seven-week strike on Finnish icebreakers has ended after the parties involved approved the national mediator's latest offer to solve the dispute, less than 24 hours before a planned major escalation of the conflict. The Finnish Seafarers' Union, the Finnish Ship Engineers' Union, and Arctia
  • Charterers scramble for sub-Panamax boxships
    The container ship charter market is making a notable recovery this week, with the highest increase of the Hamburg ConTex in years. The market barometer rose by 4.6% (21 points) during Tuesday's broker panel as news about much-improved fixtures for 2,500-2,800 teu sub-Panamax vessels emerged. The
  • Pension fund teams to pay USD2.23 billion for Associated British Ports stake
    Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have agreed to pay GBP1.6 billion (USD2.3 billion) to buy "at least a 30% stake" in Associated British Ports (ABP) - and may buy a further 3.33% subject to pre-emption rights. CPPIB and Hermes are buying the shares from GS
  • Wisdom Marine issues USD60 mil. in ECB
    Taipei-listed bulk carrier, Wisdom Marine, announced on 1 April the company will issue USD60 million in Euro-Convertible Bond (ECB) on 10 April, and may issue another ECB of USD20 million in the next coming 30 days. The USD60 million ECB can be turned into the company's shares in two years, and
  • Tasmania-Asia direct freight link plan dropped
    A move to provide a direct shipping link between Tasmania, Australia, to Asia has been abandoned, at least in the short term. The Tasmanian government said the decision to allow a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based Swire Shipping to expire comes after a federal government AUD203
  • China and India import more Malaysian palm oil
    More palm oil is being shipped from Malaysia to China and India. Singapore-based chemical tanker brokerage and consultancy Eastport Global explained that the situation was due to lower inventories in China and a rush by Indian importers to procure palm oil before Malaysia's 4.5% export tax on crude
  • FSL Trust fixes out Aframax tanker for two years
    Singapore's First Ship Lease (FSL) Trust has chartered out one of its Aframax tankers for two years. The trust, which fixes out ships on long-term charters and distributes the proceeds back to its unit holders, said a US oil company has booked the 2007-built, 115,000 dwt FSL Hong Kong for two
  • Buhari victory offers mixed messages for Gulf of Guinea shipping
    The election of General Muhammadu Buhari as President has raised hopes of a crackdown on corruption and a more stable environment for shipping in Nigeria. Buhari, a former military dictator, beat incumbent Goodluck Jonathan in an election that has been praised as Nigeria's fairest ever. Buhari is
  • Busan port chief in the running for IMO top job
    Busan Port Authority's president, Lim Ki-tack, is among six people who are hoping to become the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) next secretary-general. The IMO released the names of the six candidates on 1 April. Besides Lim, the other five candidates are Cyprus' acting director of
  • 13 crewmen feared dead as Chinese dredger sinks
    Thirteen seafarers are missing after a Chinese dredger capsized off the coast of Fujian province. The 137 m long and 6,426 gt dredger, identified as Zhen He 168, capsized around 0440 hours local time west of Xiquan (also known as Xiju) island on 30 March, according to a statement from Fujian
  • Robbers board tug in Malaysian waters
    The International Maritime Bureau said it received a report that on 22 March around 10 men armed with guns and knives boarded a tug towing a barge 18 nm east of Tioman Island, Malaysia. The pirates entered the bridge, apprehended the bridge team, then took them to the chief engineer's cabin
  • China Oilfield Services 2014 profit up 12%
    Shanghai-listed China Oilfield Services (CSCL) reported a profit of CNY7.5 billion (USD 1.21 billion) for the whole year of 2014, up 11.6% from a profit of CNY6.7 billion in the previous year. The company's revenue stood at CNY33.7 billion last year, up 20.6%, and its earnings per share rose 5.4%
  • Jurong Island's reclamation works continue
    Further reclamation work will be done at the western part of Singapore's Tuas View Extension. A notice put out by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore stated that the work would last from 3 April to 3 October. The reclamation work forms part of the expansion of Jurong Island and Tuas View
  • Northern Offshore defer rigs delivery
    Oslo-listed drilling company Northern Offshore has delayed the delivery of two rigs under construction at COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard. The two LeTourneau Super 116E jack-up rigs, Energy Engager and Energy Encounter, were ordered in October 2013 and were originally scheduled to be delivered in January
  • Osaka's cargo traffic falls
    The Port of Osaka in western Japan saw its cargo traffic plummet 9.6% in December to 7.060 million tonnes a year earlier, according to preliminary figures released by the Osaka municipal government on 31 March. Of the 7.06 million tonnes, 3.048 million tonnes came from foreign trade, down 6.6% from

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 2, 2015
  • Marquette Transportation has new private equity owner
  • Six contend for IMO top job
  • How Harvey Gulf learned to do LNG bunkering
  • Lockheed Martin team gets funding for LCS 21 and LCS 23

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham Oks deal with Harcourt Developments
  • ATA releases new numbers covering driver turnover rate
  • The Club at SEA now open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • TSA member carriers eye new minimum short-term market rates
  • US rail freight carload count drops during month of March

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 2, 2015
  • Oakland clears vessel backlog
  • Paragon eyes scenarios for newbuild quintet
    Sale and lease back among the options as bulker owner prioritises liquidity
  • Shipping shines as energy companies suffer
    Henderson's proactive stance sums up today's unexpected dynamic: shipping is up and rising while offshore is down and facing challenges
  • Greeks increase market share as fleet expands 8% in one year
    Nation's owners now control 26.6% of crude tanker capacity, says survey
  • DP World acquires Prince Rupert terminal
    Second North American facility for Dubai-based terminal operator
  • Russia seeks bigger slice of the Pacific coal pie
    Fall in value of rouble fuels challenge to Indonesia and Australia from a cheaper competitor
  • TSA announces transpacific rate minimums
    Recommended price minimums set to come into force on May 1
  • Pension investors take $2.4bn share in ABP
    CPPIB and Hermes Infrastructure acquire stake of at least 30% from GS Infrastructure Partners and Infracapital
  • No more mergers for Hapag-Lloyd in the immediate future
    Company chief executive says it will concentrate on returning to profitability, integrating CSAV and preparing for its IPO

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 2, 2015
  • Rulings likely soon on port truckers' UIIA complaints
    Southern California truckers who filed complaints with the Uniform Intermodal Interchange Agreement alleging unfair charges for extended storage and late return of equipment at congested marine terminals in recent months should start to see arbitration rulings beginning in mid-April. Joni Casey, president and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America,...
  • NYT story throws fuel on fiery truck size debate
    WASHINGTON - A New York Times piece highlighting the powers at play behind lobbyists' efforts to sway lawmakers on a potential vote for larger truck sizes promises to throw fuel on an already fiery debate. By Thursday, at least one of the groups implicated in the story had already accused the...
  • Firefighters battle blaze at Brazil's largest port
    Dozens of firefighters are combating a massive blaze at a Santos port installation following three explosions at Brazil's largest container gateway on Friday morning. Three vessels, including one container ship, were removed from nearby berths as a safety precaution, as firefighters fought the fire at the Ultracargo liquid bulk terminal at...
  • TPM 2015 Sponsor: DB Schenker
    DB Schenker's Joshua Bowen discusses achieving financial health amid market fluctuations, and the key to evolving with customers growing expectations of a service provider, with JOC Editor Alessandra Barrett at the Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference in March 2015. ...
  • Tasmania exporters lose planned direct shipping service to Asia
    A move to provide a direct shipping link between Tasmania, Australia, to Asia has been abandoned - at least in the short term. The Tasmanian government said the decision to allow a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based Swire Shipping to expire comes after a federal government subsidy of A$203 million (US...
  • Rising dollar pulls down US container exports
    A rising U.S. dollar - while reflecting the renewed strength of the U.S. economy - is weighing down the nation's exports and exacerbating the West Coast port congestion pain inflicted on exporters. February marked the lowest month for exports in more than two years, according to data from PIERS, a sister...
  • India's new trade policy targets doubling of exports
    The new Narendra Modi-led Indian federal government announced its much-awaited foreign trade policy, with a goal of doubling the country's exports to $900 billion and elevate its share of world trade from the current 2 percent to 3.5 percent by 2020. The new five-year plan, called Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, was...
  • Evergreen to enhance intra-Asia service
    Evergreen Line plans to upgrade its intra-Asia service network by joining the India-Far East Express Service operated by a consortium of Wan Hai Lines, Pacific International Lines, "K" Line, Shipping Corporation of India and Simatech Shipping. Evergreen will be participating in the joint service via a slot-charter deal with Dubai-based intra-Asia...
  • DP World to buy Canada's Prince Rupert terminal
    DP World on Thursday announced it is buying Maher Terminal's Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert, British Colombia, from Germany's Deutsche Bank, for C$580 million ($457 million), positioning the Dubai terminal operator at one of the fastest growing gateways for Asia-North America trade. The Dubai-based company said it expects to complete...
  • Greek ministers offer conflicting messages on Piraeus port privatization
    The on-again, off-again privatization of the port of Piraeus has been thrown into further doubt following conflicting statements by Greek government ministers. Greece's leftist government on Wednesday renewed its pledge to honor ongoing privatizations in an updated list of economic reforms aimed at unlocking bailout funds from its international lenders to...
  • Big ship order scotches OOCL-APL merger rumors
    HONG KONG - Orient Overseas International Ltd.'s announcement that it will spend almost $1 billion on the purchase of six 20,000-TEU ships has put an end to speculation that the Hong Kong-listed line was interested in acquiring troubled APL from Neptune Orient Lines. So with OOIL's liner division OOCL out of the...
  • Hong Kong 'beyond' rights granted to Russia's AirBridge Cargo
    AirBridge Cargo has six of the extended Boeing 747-8 freighters in its fleet.HONG KONG - AirBridge Cargo, the only Russian carrier in the Hong Kong market, will be the main beneficiary of fifth freedom traffic rights out of the city that were granted to Russian air freight carriers following a...
  • Amid losses, UTi Worldwide gets lift from West Coast port crisis
    A steep drop in air and ocean freight volumes, a strong U.S. dollar and costs linked to a sweeping restructuring all battered the top and bottom lines of global logistics operator UTi Worldwide in its most recent fiscal quarter and full fiscal year, which ended Jan. 31. However, a surge in...

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 2, 2015
  • Analyst chops GOGL target
    An Evercore ISI analyst has chopped his share price target for the newly merged Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) but kept a positive view on the bulker owner.
  • Pacific Basin stays cautious
    Pacific Basin said it is keeping a "cautious" medium-term outlook after locking in rates for the remainder of this year that are lower than the same time in 2014.
  • DVB recruits Veldhuizen
    DVB Bank has found a new head for its shipping and offshore finance divisions.
  • Clarksons duo rewarded
    Top executives at Clarksons have been rewarded for the company's stellar financial performance in 2014.
  • Essar's Ramakrishnan retires
    India's Essar Shipping has given its current chief executive officer additional responsibility after the retirement of its managing director.
  • Eagle set for loss
    Eagle Bulk Shipping is heading for a loss in fiscal 2014 in a dire dry cargo market.
  • No fire damage for Teekay
    A Teekay FPSO struck by a small fire off Norway is back up and running - providing a potential dividend boost for investors in the New York-listed company.
  • Sinking claims 54
    Fifty-four seafarers have been confirmed dead after a Russian trawler sank off Russia's Kamchatka peninsula.
  • Atwood postpones again
    Atwood Oceanics has postponed the delivery of two ultra-deepwater drilling rig newbuildings for a second time.
  • Boxships mean cheap plonk
    It seems we have container shipping to thank for those moderately priced bottles of Aussie Sauvignon Blanc we find in the local supermarket.
  • See takes up Otto reigns
    Otto Marine has named Michael See as its new group chief executive as it looks to battle the downturn in the offshore market.
  • Paragon stock nose dives
    Shares in Paragon Shipping fell by over 20% at one point on Wednesday in the wake of its weak fourth quarter results.
  • ABP stake sold for £1.6bn
    Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have acquired a 30% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP) for £1.6bn ($2.4bn).

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 2, 2015
  • POLB provides visibility into vessel traffic
  • 2M launches new transatlantic service
  • ATA: Truckload driver turnover remains high in Q4
  • TSA announces recommendations for minimum short term rates
  • UPS boosts CNG fleet
  • NEWS FLASH: DP World buys Prince Rupert container terminal
  • SciQuest and MercuryGate partner on TMS/procurement tools
  • Service Announcements: IAG Cargo, AirBridgeCargo, MOL and World Logistics Services, and SPARX
  • Business leaders call for reform of dock labor negotiations

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 2, 2015
  • Firm agrees to purchase Service Terminal Rotterdam
    Deal to close at the end of April.
  • LNG bunkering training course wins praise
    Will continue to be offered this year.
  • Restart for Danish green shipping initiative
    Partnership previously conducted several studies into low-emission solutions.
  • Clamour on cruise ship emissions grows
    Third Australian port joins anti-bunkers protest.
  • Maersk's BAF: Above the rest
    Analyst points to above market rates on bunker adjustments.
  • Cheaper oil won't mean cheaper lubes, says Unimarine
    Owners facing 'difficult position' in managing lubes for use with low sulphur fuel.
  • Sohar refinery upgrade to see cut in fuel oil production
    EPC activities 40% complete, says executive.
  • Fujairah-based group expands into physical delivery business
    Aiming for monthly sales of 60,000 mt.
  • Boxship owner buys fuel-saving trio
    Part of long term plan to keep up with shipping technology.
  • Ro-ro vessels get fuel-saving technology
    Move is to improve fuel consumption.
  • Russian Far East port sees profit boost
    Annual bunker sales exceeded $145 million.
  • MFM-equipped bunker tanker starts ops at Hong Kong
    Vessel a first for Hong Kong, source from Vermont tells Bunkerworld.
  • Canadian firm restarts oil storage facility
    Company could be eyeing marine fuels market, according to analyst.
  • Crude rises as US output drops
    Production dropped 36,000 barrels per day to 9.39 million 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:
- alphabetical order
- 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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