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June 5, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • G6 carrier OOCL announces cancelled sailings of 2 loops in June
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders five 10,500-TEU ships for South American trades
  • Cuba's Mariel container terminal shows promise as transshipment hub
  • US west coast volume down months after slowdowns ended
  • Landside cooperation is 'inevitable' to boost efficiency: Widdows
  • Securing affordable crew means improving operating margins
  • CN to spend US$16 million boosting cold chain reefer capacity
  • Delhi to sell 5pc of Concor to finance trackside freight stations
  • Global's Port's box terminal volumes in Russia fall 1.3pc in 2014
  • GSAs boost share of air cargo with global volume up by 3.3pc
  • University of Wisconsin fined US$70,050 for hazmat offence
  • Airbus components set sail from Hamburg for first US-made A321ceo
  • E-commerce spurs US$108 million DHL Cincinnati investment

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • BIMCO takes ownership of unique Shipping KPI System
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of 18,000-TEU capacity vessel
  • EXG in India wins Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Award 2015
  • Jal Marg Vikas project gets WB funding boost
  • Maersk Line inks newbuilding contract for eleven 19,630-TEU vessels
  • New BIMCO President set to focus on commercial realities of shipping
  • Rotterdam court can now order ship arrests throughout EU
  • SCI to extend coastal service to the east coast
  • HAROPA an official partner of Vinexpo 2015
  • Lack of consensus in Kerala on Vizhinjam ICTT development may force shifting of project to Tamil Nadu, says Gadkari
  • MbPT's bulk cargo operation may be shifted: Gadkari
  • Paradip Port ends 2014-15 on a high
  • Centre may ask PSUs to shell out big money for NIIF
  • RBI allows FIIs, RFPIs to invest up to 40 pc in APSEZ

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Grimaldi banking on Venice
  • Cash not wanted on Bulgaria-Turkey border
  • Target is Thermo King's "Energy Efficiency Leader"
  • Haas now operating as Lynden International
  • Containerships ramps up short sea services
  • Woodland shipping classics
  • Lufthansa Cargo to add Brazilian destination
  • Laurels for a property developer
  • Ecofret wagons on trial in UK
  • APMT bets on Poti
  • IJS Global opens office in Switzerland
  • First enhanced A330-300 for Delta Air Lines
  • Expanding in the USA
  • PKP Cargo stronger in north-south transport
  • Emirates in Bali for cargo, not sun and fun
  • Trailer maker names new sales director for France
  • Netherlands reinforces rep as a ship arrest haven
  • Samskip logistics activities under one umbrella
  • South Korean shipyards riding high

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • US LPG exports accelerate
    Despite volatile oil prices, US LPG export volumes are exceeding expectations and destinations are shifting, according to Dorian LPG. On 4 June, the NYSE-listed owner reported a net income of USD8.8 million for its fourth quarter (which ended on 31 March 2015) versus a loss of USD1.3 million in the
  • Alternative lenders could boost German shipping
    Lending capacity for shipping in Germany could rebound in the coming years despite significant portfolio reductions by local banks, German restructuring consultant and investment manager Notos said today. Significant loan amounts for shipping could become available from domestic institutional
  • Rescuers recover 39 more bodies from Yangtze River
    Rescuers have retrieved another 39 bodies as of 08:00 h local time on 4 June, bringing the total death toll to 65 after a passenger ship capsized in the Yangtze River on late 1 June, according to Xinhua News Agency. A total of 14 people, including crew members and passengers on board Dong Fang Zhi
  • Privatised Piraeus port terminal hailed as success
    Piraeus Container Terminal's (PCT's) strong performance since it was taken over by China's COSCO Pacific is proof that privatisation has been a success, a report has claimed. It says that since the terminal was privatised in 2009, its new owner, COSCO Pacific, has managed double-digit annual growth
  • ABB Power2 turbochargers boost efficiency
    ABB Turbocharging has announced the first application on a marine engine of its Power2 800-M second generation two-stage turbocharger. The new multi-fuel capable Wärtsilä 31 marine engine, also announced this week at the Nor-Shipping 2015 exhibition in Oslo, is equipped with the Power2 800-M. The
  • Poland halts Polferries privatisation
    The Polish Ministry of Treasury (MSP) has, without warning, ended the process of selling off state-owned Polferries. In a brief announcement using official terminology, it said "The MSP informs that it has decided to withdraw from negotiations initiated pursuant to those published 29 October
  • Unmanned ships to spur business model rethink
    Just as driverless cars will become a reality, so will unmanned ships. And that, experts warn, will require a rethink of operations and business models in shipping. Unmanned ships will be able to carry more cargo than today's ships as they will not need a deckhouse and they will be cheaper to build
  • Big data brings challenges to shipping
    Big data is going to change the shipping industry like any other business and it brings senior management of organisations face to face with new challenges, a Nor-Shipping seminar heard. Richard Clegg, head of the Lloyds Register Foundation in London, said convergence of nano-sensor,
  • LR lab tests ballast water systems' US compliance
    Lloyd's Register (LR) has been approved as an independent laboratory and will begin testing ballast water treatment systems' compliance with US requirements. The United States Coast Guard regulations for the approval of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) came into effect in 2012. These
  • Speedy IPOs encouraging more Oslo shipping listings
    Quicker listing enables the Oslo Stock Exchange to attract shipping company IPOs, experts have said. This is seen as a distinct advantage under the current conditions of volatile shipping markets. It usually takes about eight weeks from filing an application to list shares in a company on the Oslo
  • Otto Marine redeems preference shares for $8.9m
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has redeemed preference shares from a compatriot private equity firm for SGD12 million (USD8.9 million) in cash. According to its filing to the Singapore Exchange (SGX), the preference shares were fully redeemed by its wholly owned subsidiary,
  • Shipping could help Rohingya refugees
    Commercial shipping may have a role in helping solve the plight of Rohingya fleeing Myanmar, a leading NGO source has said. "There's a conversation that needs to be made," Humanitarian Policy Group research associate Lilianne Fan told IHS Maritime after the issue was discussed at a meeting in
  • Silk Holdings bags $5.7m deal
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Silk Holdings, (Silk) has been awarded a contract worth MYR21.17 million (USD 5.7 million) by Vestigo Petroleum. The contract is for the provision of marine vessel services to support Vestigo's drilling programme and production for Tembikai field
  • SHI wins Teekay shuttle tankers
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has clinched three DP2 shuttle tanker orders from Teekay Offshore Partners. SHI announced in a Korea Exchange filing on 4 June that the three Suezmax-sized tankers are worth KRW370.2 billion (USD332.86 million), working out to USD110.95
  • UOBKayHian reveals top picks for O&M market
    Singapore-based brokerage house UOB Kay Hian has listed offshore service providers Ezion Holdings, Triyards Holdings, and Sembcorp Industries as top picks for the offshore and marine (O&M) equity market. Analysts from UOB Kay Hian have set a target price of SGD1.52 (USD1.12) per share for Ezion,
  • Hebei Spirit oil spill victims to be compensated
    The International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds will begin paying compensation for damages relating to the Hebei Spirit oil spill, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced on 3 June. On 7 December 2007, Hebei Spirit, a Hebei Ocean Shipping Company-owned VLCC carrying
  • Vallianz attracts $10m investment from UOC
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings has secured USD10 million from capital investment company United Orient Capital (UOC) to finance its expanding business operations. According to its filing to the Singapore Exchange, Vallianz will issue 10 million convertible preference

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • New cargo airlines ready for take-off as Chinese e-commerce firms start to fly
  • A fresh look at how carrier alliances have shaken up Asia-Europe container trades
  • 3PLs set their sights on South Asia's growing markets, but need to stay lean

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • LNG fueled Kamsarmax bulker gets AIP
  • Academy offers online environment and compliance course
  • Maritime union honors Thomas Crowley Sr.
  • Second generation two stage turbocharger makes marine debut
  • ABS to class first LNT A-BOX LNG carrier

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • Port of Everett earns WPPA honor for Waterfront Place cleanup effort
  • CMA CGM Group takes delivery of new 18,000 TEU container ship
  • SIU administrative building named for Thomas Crowley Sr.
  • Goods and services exports up during month of April
  • Rail carload volumes drop during month of May

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • Yard Talk | Market rules to force further consolidation in China
    Overcapacity could ease in the world's largest shipbuilding nation
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells five more newbuildings
    Three capesizes and two LR2 tankers go for $236m
  • Miami volumes at highest level in a decade
    Florida port sees box volumes climb 21% in April to 93,400 teu
  • APMT calls for immediate end to Callao strikes
    Up to 700 workers involved in the industrial action, now entering its 24th day
  • China Shipping Group to give up control of listed unit to healthcare player
    Shanghai Lanhai Shangshou Medicare attempts backdoor listing
  • Death toll rises to 77 in Yangtze tragedy
    So far, only 14 survivors have been found
  • Mercator discloses demands from Cargill over deferred purchase contracts
    Cargill is among creditors currently negotiating a restructuring plan for troubled bulker operator
  • Maritime-Insight joins Lloyd's List Intelligence
    Shipping industry's leading source of fleet and vessel-tracking data enhances analysis and forecasting offering with five-strong team
  • Port of Ningbo plans big for rail transport
    World's fifth-largest box port looks to increase sea-rail traffic to 2m teu by 2030
  • Nor-Shipping 2015: Owners are haemorrhaging money on idle LNG ships
    An unemployed gas carrier costs an owner $2.5m per month, a high price to pay in today's tough market
  • Ocean Rig offer set to raise $200m
    Economou to buy $10m of shares in DryShip's Ocean Rig subsidiary
  • Samsung Heavy Industries in $330m deal for shuttle tankers
    Three vessels to be delivered to US-listed owner in 2018
  • Maximising efficiency - or how to pimp a ship
    In this eight-part report, Lloyd's List looks at whether an owner should order a newbuilding or retrofit a secondhand vessel to stay head of the competition

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • Wikileaks: EU, US could give shipping lines greater bargaining power
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. and EU are in talks over a new trade deal that could give shipping lines greater bargaining power over port services and give multimodal operators priority to tap inland freight connections, according to documents shared Wednesday by Wikileaks. The whistleblower website announced it had unearthed a trove...
  • Port of Milwaukee promotes port director
    Paul Vornholt has formally assumed the duties of Municipal Port Director at the Port of Milwaukee. He had served as Acting Port Director for the past two-and-a-half years. Vornholt was formally nominated by Mayor Tom Barrett on May 12th, confirmed by the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, and sworn in...
  • NFI and Rent-A-Center open distribution center in Texas
    CHERRY HILL, N.J.- NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, headquartered in Cherry Hill,N.J., is pleased to announce the grand opening of its first distribution center in partnership with Rent-A-Center. The facility in Lancaster, Texas is the first of several distribution centers that will support Rent-A-Center operations across North America. Rent-A-Center...
  • Unmanned container ships forecast to reshape industry
    Unmanned cargo ship will usher in a whole new era in shipping, requiring a rethink of operations and business models in the industry, according to panelists at Nor-Shipping in Norway. Unmanned ships will be able to carry more cargo than today's ships as they will not need a deckhouse and they...
  • US trucker turns to guaranteed pay to fight driver shortage
    In an intense battle to hire and keep drivers, trucking companies increasingly offer not just higher pay but guaranteed pay, augmenting per-mile pay packages. Covenant Transport, the 18th-largest U.S. truckload carrier, is rolling out what may be the largest guaranteed driver pay program in trucking to date, offering $1,000 week in...
  • Florida East Coast Railway expands next-day intermodal service
    Florida East Coast Railway is expanding its intermodal service to include next-day service on weekends to Fort Pierce, about 230 miles south of Jacksonville, Florida. Beginning June 6, shipments that arrive at the FECR rail facility in Jacksonville before 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays will be available in Fort Pierce at 11:00...
  • FECR and PortMiami meet with Panama Canal officials
    Jim Hertwig, FECR's President & CEO and Juan M. Kuryla, Director and CEO of PortMiami, recently met with Panama Canal officials and toured the construction site for the canal expansion, which is scheduled to be completed in April 2016. Also in attendence were Phil Noury, FECR's Vice President of International...
  • Airbus ships first components by sea to Mobile port
    Airbus is using multipurpose ships to transport large components from Hamburg, Germany, to Mobile, Alabama, for production of the European aircraft manufacturer's first U.S.-built planes. Traditionally, Airbus has used air freight for transportation of components between its European plants. The company began moving some components by barges and short-sea roll-on, roll-off...
  • UK to sell remainder of Royal Mail
    LONDON - The U.K.'s newly elected Conservative government today announced it will sell the state's remaining 30 percent stake in Royal Mail to help reduce the country's bulging deficit. The sale of the postal and delivery company, which is expected to raise up to 1.5 billion pounds ($2.3 billion), will start...
  • US East Coast laden container outpaces West Coast traffic
    For the first time in recent decades, U.S. East Coast ports handled more loaded containers in the first three months of the year than their West Coast counterparts, demonstrating the profound and lingering shift in trade during and now in the wake of the West Coast labor crisis. Click to EnlargeNumbers...
  • West Coast shippers will ultimately pay for chassis storage
    When shipping lines this past year exited the chassis business at West Coast ports, they left unanswered an important question -- where is all of this equipment going to be stored? It is starting to appear that if chassis will continue to be stored at marine terminals, as they have been...
  • CLX Logistics appoints new VP of international operations
    Philadelphia, PA - CLX Logistics LLC has appointed Raimond van Kampen as Vice President of International Operations. In this newly created position, Raimond has overall operational responsibility for the company's international transportation and logistics activities that includes ocean and air freight as well as managed international logistics services. While working...
  • "K" Line adjusts executive responsibilities
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) has decided on changes to Executive Officers' responsibilities, effective July 1 2015. 1. New Responsibilities Position Name New Responsibilities Senior Managing Executive Officer Tsuyoshi Yamauchi Control of General Affairs, Legal, Corporate Legal Risk & Compliance, Human Resources, Corporate Planning, Finance, Accounting, CCO(Chief Compliance Officer) Executive Officer Makoto Arai In charge of Legal, Corporate Legal...
  • Global air cargo growth slowing
    London-Global air freight traffic increased 3.3 percent in April from a year ago, but lagged the 5.3 percent rise in the first quarter as world trade growth slowed, the International Air Transport Association reported. "There has been no actual growth in aggregated global cargo volumes since late last year," the industry...
  • Josh Owen, trucking advocate, dies
    Josh Owen, president of Ability Tri-Modal in Southern California, died Tuesday. According to the California Trucking Association, Owen suffered a heart attack. He was 43. Owen was actively involved in the California and American Trucking Associations. He also participated in industry efforts to improve trucker turn times at the ports of...
  • Eurotunnel exits shipping after bitter battle with UK regulators
    LONDON - Eurotunnel, the operator of the rail tunnel between the UK and France, announced its exit from shipping operations between the two countries in July, ending a bitter three year battle with British competition regulators. The Paris-based company made the decision despite a UK court ruling in its favour that...
  • Carriers vie for growing India-China traffic
    China United Lines, part of Unitrans Group, has become the latest ocean carrier to try to tap growing demand on the intra-Asia trade lane by introducing a direct service between India and China. The weekly service, branded the China and India Subcontinent, kicked off with the May 17 sailing of the...
  • Surplus air cargo capacity means little room for rate hikes
    There is too much cargo capacity in the market to support rate increases, according to the AAPA.HONG KONG - Shippers will continue to reap the rewards of cheaper air freight rates as carriers struggle to balance demand with a surplus of cargo space, said Association of Asia Pacific Airlines director...
  • China's JLL head bursts talk of warehouse supply bubble
    HONG KONG - The head of China research for real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle has dismissed a market perception that rising investment in the logistics property sector over the last few years has created an oversupply bubble in mainland warehousing.Stuart Ross, head of industrial China for JLL Research, said...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • Star Big sale confirmed
    Star Bulk Carriers confirmed that it has sold its second-oldest ship.
  • Carnival starts 'volunteer' line
    Carnival Corp launched a new cruise line Thursday that is focused on passengers who want to help make the world a better place when they travel.
  • Authorities to right ship
    Crews responding to the capsized Eastern Star disaster have started using a pair of 500-tonne cranes to right the ship, according to media reports.
  • SCI's LNGC hunt
    Shipping minister Nitin Gadkari has told state-run Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to seek out second-hand LNG carriers for domestic contracts.
  • DNV okays Oshima design
    Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding Company has seen its LNG-fuelled kamsarmax design approved by DNV GL at Nor-Shipping today.
  • Teekay to raise $80m
    Teekay Tankers is looking to sell up to $80m of its common stock to secure cash that could be used for vessel acquisitions.
  • The human touch
    Shipowners seeking to improve operational performance should focus on more than the latest technological developments, Bob Bishop says.
  • Scorpio Bulkers sheds another five
    New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) is selling another five newbuildings for $236m as its orderbook cull continues.
  • Jiangnan profit to surge
    China's Jiangnan Shipyard is predicting a much bigger profit this year as revenue grows.
  • BWO sells out
    BW Offshore has proved quick in completing a bond issue announced yesterday.
  • China cracks down
    China has ordered the operator of a capsized ferry to fix safety issues following the disaster that killed hundreds of people.
  • Dauelsberg to pay $750,000
    Germany's Herm. Dauelsberg has received a fine of $750,000 and three years on probation for oily water dumping in Alaska.
  • Raising Amadeo I
    Salvage bill to refloat capsized Chilean ro-ro could top $100m.
  • Tri-fuel breakthrough?
    The most fuel-flexible ship engine yet has been developed by Wartsila, according to the company's ship power president Jaakko Eskola.
  • Hoegh closes on finance
    President and chief executive Sveinung Stohle is confident Hoegh LNG can continue its present momentum and lock up bank financing for two unfunded floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) newbuildings.
  • Cash for Surf and Go
    Otto Marine units Surf Subsea and Go Sirius have struck loan deals worth $54m with a Chinese bank.
  • Party time
    The sun came out for the TradeWinds party at Nor-Shipping on Wednesday evening.
  • The diva and the dogs
    P&O Ferries has found itself in the middle of a tabloid scandal involving claims by Ariana Grande that her dogs were "almost murdered" on a cross-Channel sailing.
  • Sanchez plans terminal
    US-listed Sanchez Energy is said to be considering constructing a terminal to export US condensate, reports Platts.
  • Vallianz eyes expansion
    Singapore owner Vallianz Holdings is targeting ship buys after an investment fund bought new shares for $10m.
  • Samsung wins TOO trio
    Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has emerged as the yard that will build Teekay Offshore's (TOO) new shuttle tankers.
  • Springfield converts OBOs
    Greek shipowner Springfield Shipping is converting two OBOs into VLCCs at Oman Drydock Company (ODC).
  • Otto Marine cuts staff
    Otto Marine has reduced its staff by 30% as part of its restructuring efforts announced earlier this year.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • Obama says TPP is progressive trade deal for workers
  • NHTSA to require electronic stability control on trucks
  • Environmental report on Nicaragua Canal completed
  • Fire extinguished on U.S.-flag Courage
  • U.S. exports increase slightly in April
  • ZIM restructures Gulf of Mexico-ECSA offerings
  • APMT proposes Poti Sea Port expansion
  • Oakland port seeks new aviation director
  • FTR: Class 8 truck orders down 11% in May
  • DHL starts shipping Airbus components to Mobile
  • From white label to brand proud

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 4, 2015
  • DNV GL examines safety, sustainability costs of alternative fuels
    'Safety and sustainability have an impact on affordability'.
  • Aegean: New double-hull bunker barge for Vancouver
    Newbuild will 'more than double' firm's current operational capacity at the port.
  • Report: California oil spill pipeline was severely corroded
    Pipe had worn down to 1/16 of an inch, according to PHMSA document.
  • CLIA: IGF Code 'going in the right direction'
    'We want to be able to build LNG-fuelled cruise ships but it has to make economic and practical sense to do so.'
  • Sulphur cap could have 'serious impact' on cruise sector
    No detailed studies behind proposals to cut sulphur content of bunkers used by cruise ships in southeast Australian ports.
  • Air clearing over Vancouver
    Marine measures showing benefits for city.
  • Tri-fuel choice with Wartsila's 31 unit
    Which is aimed at small to medium sized ships.
  • Shipbuilder wins approval for design for LNG-fuelled bulker
    LNG has 'huge potential' as a bunker fuel.
  • Fuel oil surplus builds in Asia
    Singapore stocks are at their highest level in more than 15-years.
  • LNG: Abundant supplies in search of a market
    Shift towards LNG in transport sector 'set to continue'.
  • Lack of infrastructure holds back Arctic shipping growth
    But fuel savings remain attractive.
  • Fuel-saving trio joins Turkish fleet
    Newbuilds claim 25% fuel savings.
  • Shipping firm fined for oily waste dumping
    Company faces $750,000 penalty for breaching environmental rules.
  • Bunker-saving device to enter marine market
    Technology claims 'six figure savings on fuel annually'.
  • Crude drops as Iran warns OPEC to 'anticipate more supply'
    Prices slide despite news that US crude inventories dipped last week.
  • ExxonMobil: Shipping to face 'multi-fuel' future
    Despite rising popularity of LNG as a marine fuel.

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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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