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December 3, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL to up Asia-New Zealand rate $350/TEU from January 7
  • Hapag-Lloyd to levy north east Asia to Oz rate hike of US$500/TEU January 7
  • MOL hikes Asia-southern/Africa rate US$300/TEU December 21
  • CMA CGM canvasses banks for financing its NOL takeover bid
  • Guangzhou-Shenzhen-HK Express Rail link delayed until 2018
  • Port Said East channel approved as terminal volumes decline 11pc in 2015
  • Minnesota 3PL CH Robinson now looks to Asia-Europe trade lane growth
  • Reuters probe: Greek shipowners avoid tax by inflating their GDP contribution
  • Philippine ship stands by to start ro-ro loop between Mindanao and Sulawesi
  • Main Panama contractor says lock reinforcement to be done in January
  • Houston Ship Channel is reopened after prolonged fog lifts
  • Cabotage: India and Bangladesh move closer to coastal shipping cooperation
  • European development bank lends US$114 million to Cypriot ship manager
  • Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data
  • Port of Oakland raises its crane heights to attract bigger ships
  • LAX mail volumes soar as e-commerce revives postal services
  • UK's Air Partner, UAE's Air Cargo Integrators to cooperate on airfreight
  • Norwegian Cargo signs new transatlantic airmail agreement with Royal Mail
  • Mauritius new gateway to Asia via S'pore, for Indian Ocean islands, Africa
  • Frankfurt cargo community welcomes trucker Georgi and forwarder Menian

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • CMA CGM improves its carbon performance by 50 pc in 10 years
  • IRClass awards Shri Venkiteswaran Scholarships to Law Students of Mumbai University
  • Moore Stephens highlights potential tax issues for shipping in UK Autumn Statement
  • NYK India organises eye care camp in Kandivili
  • Basmati exports to increase after Iran lifts restriction on rice imports
  • Chennai Port seeking new cargo to compensate loss of coal traffic
  • Gadkari lays foundation stone for floating cargo handling facility at Haldia Dock Complex
  • Hyundai vessel calls Krishnapatnam Port
  • JNPCT excels in gross berth productivity, throughput
  • Sunil Deshmukh assumes charge as Chief Security Officer, MbPT
  • Telangana to set up dry ports
  • Railways projects awards shoots up to INR 10,594 cr. in April-Oct.
  • Road, Highways & Shipping Ministry to add 2 pc to GDP: Gadkari
  • Fall in crude & steel production slows down core sector growth to 3.2 pc in Oct.
  • GDP to touch 8 pc this year, says Arvind Panagariya
  • Govt unveils two key policy initiatives to revive road construction
  • India ready for preferential trade agreement with Iran
  • INR turns sharply weak against dollar
  • Some export sectors likely to recover: RBI
  • Sales will be a heroic profession of tomorrow

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Launching a hub and a spoke
  • Firms receive new names in Switzerland
  • Damen newbuild for BTÖ
  • Welcome to the Metro Ports world
  • Roadwork ban will speed up Xmas deliveries
  • Thai airports lack safety
  • Building in Bavaria
  • New marketing manager at port of Stockton
  • Polish shipper Alsecco needs efficient logistics
  • Digital developments can benefit railways
  • LNG steadily advancing
  • Changes across the board at Euronav
  • Air Charter Service moves to new Frankfurt premises
  • Still no light at the end of the tunnel?
  • More foreign trucks pouring into Denmark
  • Cargotec appoints VP digitalisation
  • Two rail projects for Thailand
  • Oman Air adds 21 weekly flights to India

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • Alcoa backs Australia ship crew court action
    Credit: PA As Australian crew members continue their sit-in on Portland, a bulk carrier set to be replaced by a foreign flagged and crewed vessel, both the company employing them and the labour union representing them have turned to the Federal Court. With backing from shipowner Alcoa, the company is applying for...
  • Bremen breaks ground on offshore turbine terminal
    Bremerhaven. Credit: Olaf SchmidtThe German state of Bremen is pressing ahead with the construction of a EUR180 million (USD190 million) heavy load terminal for offshore wind turbines in Bremerhaven. Following planning approval for the project this week, its public port management company Bremenports has begun setting up the construction site...
  • Cammell Laird yard wins GBP200 million Polar research order
    Credit: PAHistoric Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird shipyard has sealed the contract to build the new British Polar Research vessel. The deal comes after a 12-month tender process, which saw the UK yard beat of competition from Europe and the Far East. The state of the art vessel is to be built for the...
  • Haifa investment 'just the beginning' says Shanghai port vice president
    Haifa port. Credit: PAShanghai International Port Group (SIPG) is on the hunt for investment opportunities in Europe as it looks to China's national development strategy to grow in what it says are some very challenging years ahead for global shipping. "We won the contract to build and operate the port in...
  • Changing gasoline trade dynamics to boost product tankers
    A US refinery. Credit: PAThe gasoline trade is changing as the refining boom in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, growth in US exports, and closure of refineries in Europe and Australia are taking effect. This would augur well for product tankers that are used to transport gasoline and other petroleum products, said...
  • Hanjin Shipping, KR among SW Shipping's 220 creditors
    Credit: HasenpuschDetails of beleaguered South Korean mid-sized dry bulk shipping firm SW Shipping's creditors have emerged following its application for court protection. The company, which sought court protection from the Seoul Central District Court on 20 November, said during a hearing on 1 December that it owes KRW64.7 billion (USD55.6 million)...
  • Singapore's MPA investigating Sea Prince ferry accident
    Another Batamfast ferry, pictured. Credit: IHS/Xavier KwokThe Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Indonesian authorities are investigating an incident where the ferry Sea Prince hit a floating object on Sunday night shortly after leaving Batam, forcing the rescue of 97 people. Ferry operator Batamfast is also involved in...
  • Seoul seeks foreign investment to develop port hinterland
    Busan port. Credit: PAThe South Korean government, which has been driving an aggressive expansion of the country's ports, is seeking foreign investment for the capital-heavy move. The country's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has recently completed a series of four briefing sessions that were targeted to encourage foreign investment in developing...
  • Commentary: Is dry market decline structural rather than cyclical?
    Iron ore loading. Credit: PAViews over London at night from the peak of 30 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Gherkin, are spectacular despite several newer buildings reaching even higher into the sky. The Gherkin holds a special place in the heart of the Baltic Exchange because it stands on...
  • China's structural flaw
    Views over London at night from the peak of 30 St Mary Axe, informally known as the Gherkin, are spectacular despite several newer buildings reaching even higher into the sky. The Gherkin holds a special place in the heart of the Baltic Exchange because it stands on the site of the...
  • Castrol launches new cylinder oil for marine engine protection
    Castrol has launched a new marine cylinder oil, Cyltech ACT, which will help ship operators comply with regulations in sulphur emissions control areas (ECAs). The cylinder oil was introduced by the lubricants manufacturer on 1 December during Marintec China 2015 held in Shanghai. The oil utilises ash control technology (ACT) to...
  • Jan De Nul wins USD225 million Panama contract
    How the expanded PSA Panama terminal will look. Credit: Jan de NulThe Belgium dredging giant, together with Italy-based global engineering and construction company Saipem, will massively expand PSA's terminal on the western bank of the Panama Canal's Pacific entrance, increasing its capacity from 450,000 teu to 2 million teu. The expanded...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • 'We are not to blame for for DHL's €345m NFE new-technology debacle,' says SAP
  • Robert Ross appointed finance director of Europa Worldwide
  • Air cargo growth flat-lines - but the writing was always on the wall
  • Its final newly enlarged vessel is set for return to work, but Maersk will cut capacity next year
  • The race to create Elon Musk's hyperloop heats up
  • Lorry drivers warn of escalating violence with refugees in Calais
  • Can the express companies capitalise on the holiday season?
  • New $41m lawsuit filed against BNSF over ill-fated Cold Train reefer service
  • Priority Freight names Stuart Stobie global sales and marketing director
  • Cargolux averts strike as unions and management near an agreement

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • Eric Synder celebrates forty years with Art Anderson
  • Tenneco SCR gets two DNV GL AIP certifications
  • Wartsila solutions chosen for first LNT A-BOX LNG carrier
  • MAN engines to power Mols-Linien superferry
  • World's greenest cruise ship to be unveiled at COP21
  • DNV GL and Hempel cooperate on performance analytics
  • Sanmar and Rolls-Royce sign LOI for supply of MTU engines
  • Astilleros Zamakona building series of Voith Water Tractors

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • Bellingham waterfront benefits from installation of new solar equipment
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics boosting U.S. West Coast service
  • Contractor gives latest update on Panama Canal sill project
  • Port of Seattle names Lance Lyttle managing director of Sea-Tac Airport
  • Drewry report looks at future of chemical shipping

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • DNV GL to class Cosco's 20,000 teu ships
    Newbuildings will be LNG-ready
  • OSG to repurchase up to $226m in senior notes
    Company will seek to remove restrictions to sell part or all of its international fleet
  • No recovery until 2017 at earliest, say shipping bankers
    Pessimism pervasive in Petrofin poll of pundits
  • Most shippers not ready for new container weighing rules
    Group of logistics providers is advocating standard setting for electronic documentation to satisfy reporting requirements kicking in next year
  • Aronnax: Are sulphur emission control areas impacting CO2 emissions?
    By influencing shipping behaviour, ECAs could change CO2 emissions
  • LR2 rate rises to highest since early September on naphtha flows
    Clarksons Platou remains bullish on product tanker sector
  • Greek ports hit by planned public and private sector strikes
    Unions warn of 24 hour action over compensation
  • Vale mulls VLOC fleet sell-off next year
    Brazil mining giant looks to raise $4bn-$5.5bn from fleet and other divestments
  • January completion date for Panama Canal lock repairs
    But ACP still unable to confirm impact on expansion project's timeline
  • Frontline declares dividend of $0.05 per share
    Board agrees to make quarterly payouts to shareholders
  • Amsterdam and Rotterdam ports renew partnership pact
    Ports to collaborate on infrastructure, joint procurement of products and services, information management and promoting the railway as a mode of cargo transportation
  • Sembcorp Marine expects fourth-quarter net loss
    Loss may be partly due to rig termination dispute with Marco Polo Marine, says analyst
  • Tanker market looks well balanced for 2016, says Nordic American chief
    Balanced fleet growth and steady demand bode well for tanker market in 2016, says Hansson
  • Globus Maritime posts losses in weak dry bulk market
    Bulkers owner is cautiously optimistic on China's economy
  • Algoma Central orders two bulkers from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
    Two vessels bring Algoma Central's total number of Equinox ships on order to seven
  • PSA and Singapore Polytechnic to develop port management and operations diploma
    'Earn and Learn Programme' students to be employed at PSA as they study port operations
  • Berlian Laju Tanker completes exit from Chembulk Tankers
    Deal done through debt for equity exchange
  • Maersk Drilling wins $44m offshore deal with Total
    Drillship Maersk Venturer secured for Total's first exploration well off Uruguay

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • US bill would have regulatory impact on rails, ports, truckers
    WASHINGTON - While $10.8 billion in freight project grants within the five-year U.S. highway bill has grabbed the most attention, there are plenty of significant freight-related initiatives, ranging from measuring port productivity to potentially reforming a federal trucking safety initiative. But there were also missed opportunities for freight interests in FAST, or...
  • NAFTA trade flows respond to fuel prices, US dollar
    Lower Canadian fuel prices, the strong U.S. dollar, and the rise in Mexican imports are reshaping freight flows among the North American Free Trade Agreement partners, and Mexico may be the biggest beneficiary. Although the value of goods traded between the U.S. and its neighbors dropped 8.8 percent overall in...
  • South Africa container volume set to grow despite economic slowdown
    Port of DurbanDespite signs that South Africa's economy will enter a slowdown next year, container volume through Africa's second-largest economy is forecast to rise in the mid-single digits. The completion of several large infrastructure projects and increased competitiveness of South Africa's currency, the rand, will fuel import growth, said Karl Socikwa,...
  • ODFL hauls more volume despite overall shipping slowdown
    Old Dominion Freight Line barreled past signs warning U.S. shipping was slowing in the first two months of the fourth quarter, handling more shipments and higher freight tonnage. Deutsche Bank expects less-than-truckload tonnage to contract 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2016 after rising a meager 0.3 percent in the...
  • Panama Canal contractor to finish lock reinforcement in January
    The Panama Canal Authority said a contractor has advised it will complete work next month on reinforcement of lock sills that failed tests and raised questions about the planned April opening of the canal's expansion. The contractor, GUPC, had not identified a date for completion of the new locks, but "will...
  • Ship line consolidation won't dent trans-Pacific competition
    If CMA CGM acquires NOL and its APL brand, the new entity could be the new market leader in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade, the latest jolt to this market, which this year absorbed the frontal assault of a longshore labor meltdown. NOL and its largest shareholder, Temasek-controlled Lentor Investments, granted the...
  • TransForce's Transport America buys Optimal Freight
    This year could be called the Year of the Acquisition, and 2015 isn't over yet. Trucking company Transport America yesterday said it acquired a majority stake in Optimal Freight, a truckload brokerage. The truckload carrier will hook its assets to Optimal's non-asset services. "This is an exciting opportunity for Transport America's...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • Offshore oil and LNG face big cuts ahead
    Bank report says big oil scuppered many projects due to low returns and energy prices.
  • Teekay's FSU deal a good one, UBS says
    'What's not to like about the deal?' report asks, citing project's returns and small costs.
  • Bahrain FSU sorted
    Teekay gets its big break into the floating LNG import terminal sector.
  • Teekay FSU move OK with UBS
    "What's not to like about the deal?" report asks, citing project's returns and small costs.
  • US to see increase in winter VLGC demand
    Export capacity from US Gulf of Mexico set to increase thanks to petrochemicals growth.
  • OSG lays groundwork for potential split
    Bond changes to help US tanker owner in continued hunt for "strategic alternatives".
  • Excelerate v Hoegh
    Company chiefs air their differences on FSRU models at Rome LNG conference
  • Van Oord clinches Caspian work
    Dutch owner wins dredging projects worth more than $500m.
  • Bahrain LNG FSU sorted
    Teekay gets its big break into the floating LNG import terminal sector.
  • Paragon hires from nearby to fill CFO role
    Allseas Marine financial advisor Nikolas Arachovas hired as finance chief.
  • Cable case scheduled
    Wisdom bulker captain to appear in Algerian court after ship allegedly severed internet link.
  • Closer to a settlement
    Maersk Line and MSC reportedly poised to reach agreement over EU antitrust probe.
  • Making a splash
    Video of huge wave created by launch of Erik Thun tanker goes viral.
  • Huatai wins tanker order
    Restructured Chinese yard reportedly signs with TB Marine for eight chemical carriers.
  • Car shipments growing
    Clarksons Research says vehicle carriers will see a 1% increase in cargoes this year.
  • Wartsila supplies LNG newcomer
    Finnish group wins propulsion and cargo handling deal for Saga LNG's Chinese newbuilding.
  • Rig row escalates
    Sembcorp and Marco Polo will take their claims to court after cancellation of newbuilding contract.
  • Time to buy bulkers
    New $30m UK investment scheme backed by Alan Marsh and Guy Platten to snap up cheap ships with the aim of a 27% return.
  • GE Shipping snaps up MR
    Indian owner boosts products fleet with acquisition of Japanese-built tanker.
  • Sabaro cuts Dolphin stake
    Investment firm linked to the late Erik Henriksen reduces holding in seismic owner to less than 5%.
  • No profits until 2017
    Drewry says bulker owners must stay patient despite expected improvements from Q4.
  • CSIC getting into leasing
    Chinese state yard to set up financial arm to boost its order prospects.
  • TIL keeps buying
    Teekay tanker spin-off spends another $3m on its own stock as part of $60m scheme.
  • Dae Sun ups feedership newbuilding tally
    South Korean shipbuilder now has a series of nine 1,800-teu containerships on order.
  • AMSC secures tanker funds
    Facility to help refinance US Jones Act vessels on bareboat to Overseas Shipholding Group.
  • Bomin to buy rival Bunkers International
    Purchase of US fuel supplier's assets will require approval of US bankruptcy judge.
  • "No distressed sale"
    Singapore-based offshore support vessel says move is part of plan to reduce debts of over $100m.
  • Prosafe delays Zephyrus
    dPostponed delivery schedule to better align with Cyprus-based company's contract portfolio.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • WWL ups Europe to U.S. West Coast capacity
  • Transport America buys Optimal Freight
  • Executive Moves: Gemini Shippers Group and Kerry Logistics
  • IAG Cargo increases capacity on London Heathrow-Tel Aviv route
  • FESCO back in black despite falling revenues
  • Global Shippers' Forum calls on industry to agree on carbon reduction measure
  • Congressional negotiators agree on 5-year highway bill
  • INTTRA: Two thirds of customers expect 'disruption' from new container weight requirements
  • NY Attorney General petitions PHMSA to limit crude-by-rail vapor pressure
  • Panama Canal wait times 'back to normal'

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2015
  • IMO bids farewell to Sekimizu
    Outgoing Secretary General makes his final address at close of Assembly.
  • US DATA: EIA says USGC fuel oil stocks at second-highest level of all time
    Total US stocks are 16% higher than the same time one year ago.
  • Solar-panelled sails and retractable wind generators for world's 'greenest cruise ship'
    'Ecoship offers a vision for a climate-friendly future.'
  • Bunker prices soften as crude continues to slide
    Crude oil prices close to levels last seen during the financial crisis.
  • DNV GL deal to bring 'clarity' to vessel energy savings
    Marine coatings manufacturer says customers will be better positioned to 'quantify the value of their investment.'
  • ING Bank chases bulk carrier for unpaid fuel bill
    Files lawsuit at US District Court for OW-related debt.
  • ECSA: We need IMO leadership to reduce shipping emissions
    Wants establishment of global measures that will be a 'logical continuation' of steps taken at EU level.
  • Data suggests ECA enforcement is 'robust'
    Older, less fuel efficient ships are being routed away ECAs as owners try to cut the costs of compliance.
  • New Zealand: Bunker spill from bulk carrier
    Fuel oil escaped through ballast water system, says Harbourmaster.
  • ING Bank chases bulk carrier for unpaid fuel debt
    Files lawsuit at US District Court for Eastern Louisiana.
  • Tunnel propulsion design achieves more fuel savings than expected
    The Van der Velden Flex Tunnel is 27% more efficient than its competition, it says.
  • ECSA: EU needs IMO leadership to reduce shipping emissions
    Wants establishment of EU MRV to 'as soon as possible'.
  • Shipping messages vie for attention at Paris climate talks
    ICS says IMO regulations and high fuel cost now and in the future will help to ensure 'carbon neutral growth'.
  • ECA lube launched by Castrol
    'New regulations, changes in engine design, vessel operations and alternative fuels are presenting our customers with challenges.'

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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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