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March 6, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • 'K' Line plans to beef up bulk and LNG fleet, remove containerships
  • Evergreen Line to launch two new intra-Asia services
  • NYK to offer extra service linking Japan, Thailand and Vietnam
  • Panalpina profit up 740pc in 2014 to US$89.65 million on flat sales
  • MM Lines quits Indonesia-Western Australia service, citing poor volumes
  • Maersk boxship is freed hours after running aground in Fremantle
  • Asia-Middle East, South Asia rates fall due to overcapacity
  • PCC Intermodal's Frankfurt terminal adds Rotterdam service
  • Ocean carriers retain benefits of bunker savings - for now
  • Schenker drops lawsuit against Nippon Cargo, SAS, Cargolux
  • Ethiopian Airlines to develop Africa's biggest air cargo terminal
  • Africa Charter Airline to expand fleet with two B737-300Fs
  • Easing trade, investment rules to lift Indian air cargo 5.5pc: Study

International Transport Journalweb site
  • From Europe to the Venice of the East
  • TNT receives contract renewal from Volvo
  • Transmec with new international outpost
  • Contargo takes over Daimler terminal in Speyer
  • Sachs Trans orders new Faymonville trailers
  • New appointee for road transport in Germany
  • Evergreen Line enhances Southeast Asia service
  • Top tier addition in Hong Kong
  • CSX investing in commercial park
  • Acquisition in the bag
  • Taking to the air after 23 year break
  • Focus on healthcare logistics
  • 2014 a good year in retrospect
  • SNCBL introduces single wagon service
  • ICTSI delivers strong results
  • More frequencies on Istanbul-Baku route

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 5, 2015
  • Ernst Russ sees new for horizons Panamax box ships
    Market prospects for Panamax container vessels have substantially improved since last year's demolition push and the recent rally in charter rates is not just a flash in the pan, according to Ernst Russ Shipbroker. Demand for this ship class by liner operators will remain relatively strong and
  • Defence business drives cash-rich firms to grab yards
    Reliance Infrastructure's acquisition of shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering could be a forerunner of similar deals involving some of India's financially stressed yards. Indian companies with deep pockets will be looking to tap into USD250 billion of government-funded warship
  • MH370 search may be scaled back
    Australian parliament today (5 March) marked the first anniversary of the disappearance of MH370, hinting that the search could be wound back in coming months. Sunday 8 March will mark one year since Malaysian airline MH370 and all 239 on board disappeared without trace. Describing the loss "as
  • JR Shipping takes over distressed feeders
    Dutch shipowner/manager JR Shipping has been tasked by ship financier Bremer Landesbank to take over the management of six distressed container feeder ships from its portfolio. The ships - Hudson River, Yellow River, Pearl River, Yangtze River, Mekong River and Amur River - are geared CV 1100 class
  • Bulc pledges action by May on Med migrant crisis
    European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc has promised shipping leaders "concrete action" by May to address the Mediterranean migration crisis and the heavy loss of life it has caused among migrants trying to reach the European Union by sea. The issue was raised by leading shipping industry
  • Australian port charge rise draws criticism
    A proposal to increase rents at DP World container terminal in Melbourne Australia by 750% has provoked a backlash, with Shipping Australia Ltd warning that some liner vessels could bypass the port. Shipping Australia Ltd, which represents foreign shipping interests in Australia, released a
  • Insight: Investors continue to find opportunities in shipping
    Despite setbacks in dry bulk and other sectors, investors will continue to seek and find opportunities in shipping, according Jeff Pribor, global head of maritime investment banking at Jefferies. During an in-depth interview with IHS Maritime's Greg Miller on 28 February, Pribor - one of
  • VLCC newbuilding orders relatively quiet
    Despite a contango in the oil market resulting in an improvement in fleet rates, newbuilding orders have been relatively low, according to tanker brokerage and consultancy Poten & Partners. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data show that there are 89 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) on order, including
  • Eitzen Chemical shareholders accept exchange offer
    The majority of shareholders in Eitzen Chemical, the listed Norwegian chemical carrier company, have accepted a voluntary offer from Team Tankers International to exchange their shares to those in the latter company. "The offer period in the Exchange Offer expired on 28 February 2015 at 06.00 CET.
  • Korean shipbuilders unlikely to lead industry recovery
    Although the global shipbuilding industry has entered a recovery period thanks to more shipbuilding orders than deliveries, South Korea's players might not benefit the most from the boom, said an analyst in a research note. Samsung Securities' Han Youngsoo said, "After shipbuilding prices plunged
  • Manila's throughput up despite congestion
    Cargo volumes in the Philippines rose 5% despite the congestion in Manila, the Philippines Ports Authority (PPA) said in a notice on its website. The volume rose about 5% to 211.20 million tonnes for 2014 from 201.91 million tonnes posted in the same period last year, PPA's data showed. "Foreign
  • Sainty Marine wins repeat orders from Celsius Shipping
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine continues to win new orders from Celsius Shipping amid its loss-making takeover of Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry. The new orders for four 24,600 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers were specified as repeat orders from Celsius Shipping with costs of about USD40 million

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2015
  • Harvey Energy starts working for Shell
  • MacGregor books cement handling system orders
  • Navigate picks Interline 9001 for newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2015
  • Coast Guard responds to vessel grounded in Columbia River
  • Corps taps Great Lakes Dredge and Dock for Savannah Harbor dredging project
  • Port of Everett schedules three bus tours for April 2
  • Fire discovered in shipping container at Port Metro Vancouver's Centerm terminal
  • Railroads report decline in February carload totals

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 5, 2015
  • Golar LNG gets into bed with the big boys
    Partnership with major Russian gas producer adds new dimensions and weight to Golar's standing
  • Irish Continental doubles pretax profits
    Improvement down to Irish Ferries fleet expansion
  • Bunker hedging clips d'Amico results
    Italian product tanker player buoyed by freight market improvements despite loss on derivatives
  • Manila sees box volumes slow as congestion takes its toll
    Total volumes through the port fell by 2.6% in 2014 but congestion continues to ease
  • Pangaea wins transport deal for 2m tonnes of steel products
    US-based bulk owner's share price soars
  • New Middle Eastern refinery capacity boosts product tanker earning power
    Owners such as Scorpio Tankers are benefiting and ordering more new product tankers to take further advantage
  • Governments must act on migrants at sea, IMO head insists
    State-funded search and rescue vital, says Sekimizu
  • ICTSI records higher net profits in 2014 on overseas expansion, one-off gains
    Consolidated handling volume of Philippine port firm increases 18% on year to 7.4m teu
  • Golar LNG and Russia's Rosneft in new gas partnership
    Partnership with energy giant Rosneft opens new doors for Golar as it aims to tie up all aspects of the LNG chain
  • Yard Talk | Jack-ups redux: a worrying situation
    Deliveries of speculative jack-ups begin in the second half of 2015. But there's no work for them

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2015
  • Drayage community praises new LA-LB gray chassis pool
    LONG BEACH, California - The gray chassis pool in Los Angeles-Long Beach has been operating for only four days, but the harbor trucking community likes it. "I think it's going fine," Fred Johring, chairman of the Harbor Trucking Association of Southern California, said Thursday. "We are still seeing some shortages, but...
  • Brazil truck disruptions diminish as president signs trucking bill
    Brazilian truck drivers rolled back many road blockades this week after President Dilma Rousseff signed a "trucker's bill" aimed at resolving some long-standing truck driver grievances. However, trucker protests continue at a diminished level in parts of the country, according to news reports, cutting into truck traffic at a key...
  • Mexican ports unlikely to win big from West Coast rerouting
    Port of Manzanillo, MexicoLONG BEACH, California - Despite ongoing congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex, don't expect Mexican ports to become major gateways for U.S.-bound cargo anytime soon, Transplace CEO Thomas Sanderson said Tuesday. Container volume growth at Mexican ports has grown at twice the pace of their North American...
  • Spot truckload rates from LA rise as port works to clear logjam
    The tentative agreement between West Coast longshore workers and terminal operators is already affecting truck pricing, with spot market dry van rates from Los Angeles rising 4 cents to $1.92 per mile on average in the week that ended Feb. 28, according to DAT Solutions. The increase follows weeks of depressed...
  • Cargomatic deploys technology to help cure container port congestion
    LONG BEACH, California - Cargomatic, the company driving the "Uberization" of local trucking in Southern California, wants to use its technology to break the massive container logjam at West Coast ports. The "Silicon Beach" tech company is offering a free-flow program designed to get ocean containers stacked up in port...
  • Vancouver terminal remains closed as fire crews contain blaze
    Gate operations resumed Thursday morning on the south shore of Burrard Inlet at Port Metro Vancouver, with the exception of the Centerm container terminal, after a four-alarm chemical fire closed the facilities Wednesday. The fire forced employees at the terminal and nearby port properties to evacuate the area, as fire crews...
  • Rio de Janeiro port to begin dredging process
    Rio de Janeiro will be the first container port to benefit from Brazil's $1.28 billion dredging program. Edinho Araujo, head of the Special Ports Ministry in Brazil, has just signed a Reais210 million (US$70.54 million) contract with dredging companies Van Oord and Boskalis to deepen the navigation channels to the port...
  • TPM 2015: A Conversation With Maersk CEO Soren Skou
    Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou is at the vanguard of the shipping industry's years-long battle to instill stability during a period of intense turbulence. In this one-on-one conversation with Peter Tirschwell, Chief Content Officer, JOC, at TPM 2015, Skou offers his views of the state of the market, outlook for...
  • Seatrade CEO: Specialized reefer carriers' market share loss overstated
    LONG BEACH, California-Despite the perception that specialized reefer carriers are bleeding market share to containerized liners, a closer look at the industry reveals quite a different story, said Seatrade Group CEO Yntze Buitenwerf said this week at the 15th annual TPM conference. In 2000, just under 50 percent of refrigerated cargo...
  • Corps awards $134.5 million Savannah dredging contract
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $134.5 million contract for deepening the Port of Savannah's outer harbor channel 18.5 miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The project is the first phase of work to deepen the 40-mile shipping channel to at least 47 feet. The estimated total cost will be...
  • Port of Rotterdam adding more than 6,000 reefer plugs
    The port of Rotterdam is expanding its reefer plugs by 50 percent from 12,400 to 18,500 thanks to additional infrastructure contributed by Maasvlakte 2 - the western expansion of the Rotterdam port area in the North Sea. With the peak export season for fruits from South America and South Africa getting...
  • Will cloud technology lead to clearer decision-making on sourcing?
    More than 200 companies, from General Electric and Caterpillar to Siemens and Toyota, have brought production they originally outsourced overseas back to America since 2010, increasing the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs by 650,000. In a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group, another 24 percent of senior manufacturing executives at companies...
  • Toll executive compares Japan Post takeover to DHL expansion
    LONG BEACH, California - Toll Global Forwarding CEO Paul Coutts has drawn a parallel between the Japan Post acquisition of Australia's Toll Holdings last week and the Deutsche Post takeovers that turned DHL into a global giant, giving an insight into the bold ambitions of the Melbourne-based logistics operator.In the...
  • Idle box ship fleet expected to keep growing
    The idle container ship fleet has increased over the past two weeks and likely will continue to grow as a steady stream of new vessels is delivered, according to industry analyst Alphaliner. There were 110 jobless vessels above 500 TEUs with a combined capacity of 206,000 TEUs as of Feb. 25,...
  • Port of Rotterdam revenue up, profit down
    The port of Rotterdam Authority's revenue rose in 2014 on increased activity in Europe's largest container hub, but profits were reduced by higher interest charges linked to record investments in new facilities. The 3.1 percent growth in revenue to 660 million euros [US $733 million] was flanked by a 4.9 percent...
  • ICTSI's new terminals push up volumes and revenue
    Four new reach stackers have been deployed at ICTSI's Subic Bay and Manila terminals to handle increasing volumes.HONG KONG - International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported a 6 percent growth in net profit in 2014, driven by solid revenue increases in its international expansion.The Manila-based terminal operator posted revenue...
  • India dockworkers defer nationwide strike for one week
    Indian dockworker unions have tentatively agreed to defer a nationwide indefinite strike that was to begin March 9 by a week, setting the stage for negotiations between the stakeholders to reach a settlement. The decision came after the chief labor commissioner appealed to union leaders to allow until March 16 to hold further consultations on...
  • US perishable trade growth outpacing total trade gains
    LONG BEACH, California - While the growth pace of overall U.S. trade is slowing, perishables trade expansion is "significantly faster," World City President Ken Roberts said at JOC's 15th annual TPM Conference. Close to 10 percent of U.S. trade is made up of perishables, therefore "the opportunity for expansion is great"...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2015
  • Standoff continues
    Strikes at more than a dozen US refineries and chemical plants continued today after Shell and the United Steelworkers union (USW) agreed to postpone labour discussions until next week.
  • Best in class
    Lloyd's Register made waves today after confirming reports that it has secured a contract to class what are being touted as the largest containerships ever built.
  • DIS eyes double sale
    d'Amico International Shipping plans to sell at least two of its older vessels when the opportunity arises.
  • Grimaldi to splash $300m
    Italy's Grimaldi Group is closing in on an order for five big car carriers worth $300m.
  • SALT set to fix its wounds
    Sale-and-leaseback deals are the latest item on Scorpio Bulkers (SALT)'s agenda as it looks to bolster its balance sheet in a weak market - but distressed deal hopefuls will need to look elsewhere.
  • HMM scraps capes
    South Korean shipping giant Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has reportedly sold two capesize bulkers for demolition.
  • Celsius orders four
    Celsius Shipping has ordered four 24,600-dwt chemical tankers at China's Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries.
  • JR takes Universal six
    Bremer Landesbank (BLB) is behind the restructuring of six feeder containerships whose management is being transferred from Universal Marine to rival Dutch shipmanager JR Shipping.
  • Andersen bags bargain
    AP Moller-Maersk group CEO Nils Andersen has exercised options for B shares worth $3.11m at a bargain price.
  • Spot spur for DIS
    d'Amico International Shipping recorded its best spot market performance in over five years as it finished 2014 strongly.
  • Golar strikes Rosneft deal
    Golar LNG has entered into an agreement with Rosneft, which could see the company's FLNG facilities used by the Russian energy giant.
  • Stuart named COO
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has given a senior executive role to one of its veterans.
  • Big cats still at Baltic
    Rumours linking US listed Navios to the purchase of two modern capesize bulkers from Baltic Trading are wide of the mark, TradeWinds is told.
  • Reliance takes over
    India's Reliance Infrastructure has agreed to buy a controlling management stake in domestic shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering.
  • Bourbon profit slips
    France's Bourbon has not been able to ride its increased revenue to improved earnings but it reduced its debt by 21% in 2014.
  • Arrest scuppers $416m deal
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has scrapped a convertible warrant sale worth up to $416.5m after the arrest of the investor due to buy the issue.
  • ICG on the rise
    Irish Continental Group (ICG) has seen all its operating segments grow to double its annual earnings.
  • Quantum selling cape
    Idan Ofer's Quantum Pacific appears set to sell another 1990s-built capesize bulker, this time for further trading.
  • TTIP 'can open Jones Act'
    A prominent European politician has urged the region's shipowners to get behind important trade talks with the US that could open up access to coastal trades currently blocked under the US Jones Act.
  • WSG adds new ferry
    Sovereign Ferries has acquired a new fast ferry to service a $300m contract in West Africa.
  • Thais eye new route
    Thailand's transport ministry is planning a new ferry route across the Gulf of Thailand.
  • Job done
    Restructuring specialist John Ray has left the board of US tanker owner OSG after the company completed its financial resurrection.
  • Diana channels Richard III
    The chief executive of Greek operator Diana Shipping continues to believe private equity is to blame for turbulence in the dry-bulk market.
  • Fleet growth to cap rates
    Epic Gas expects freight rates to remain relatively flat through 2015 due to the size of the newbuilding order book.
  • Epic Gas ends in the red
    Epic Gas has ended the year in the red posting a fourth quarter loss of $16.2m and a full-year loss of $23m.
  • Logindo defies downturn
    Logindo Samudramakmur has seen its full-year net profit increase over 21% compared to a year ago.
  • Noble offloads OBO
    Noble Chartering (Noble) appears to be moving forward with the disposal of an elderly combination carrier (OBO) that was at the centre of a recent legal battle in the US.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2015
  • Business leaders respond to positive economic signs
  • GAO: More can be done to target high-risk truckers
  • Chemical fire closes part of Port of Vancouver
  • USDA sends trade mission to Southeast Asia
  • Ingersoll-Rand solidifies Frigoblock acquisition
  • Profits soar at Panalpina
  • Port of Rotterdam profits down despite increased revenue
  • Descartes sees fiscal year profits rise
  • Savannah harbor dredging now ready to begin
  • DHL reveals new South Asia hub plans
  • Tinker Bell and the General

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2015
  • Ships collide in the Houston Ship Channel
    Channel has re-opened following the collision.
  • Hong Kong should 'rethink' green incentives
    Think tank questions whether incentives are even needed.
  • Annual profits drop for Port of Rotterdam
    Dip by 4.9% in 2014.
  • North America's first LNG-fuelled vessel delivered to Shell
    Will run on 99% LNG and can operate for around seven days before refuelling.
  • Port of Houston opens as fog clears
    But offshore is a 'mess', supplier says.
  • Former Maersk Line CFO joins Monjasa
    Henriks to take over as bunker company's new group CFO.
  • Fire at Port Metro Vancouver still smouldering
    But bunkering volumes, schedules unaffected.
  • Ferry operator says scrubber is 'working perfectly'
    Brittany Ferries says system was installed without loss of freight or passenger space.
  • Fuel oil stocks near eight-month high
    Singapore onshore stocks climb for third week in a row.
  • Demand for MGO surging in ports outside ECA
    Ports in the Mediterranean supplying up to seven times as much MGO as a year ago.
  • 'Fuel oil prices to fall' in line with the weakening demand
    China's independent refiners turning to a bitumen as a feedstock.
  • Should bunker prices dictate the industry's priorities?
    Now is not a time for short-term thinking.
  • LNG take-up 'not straight forward'
    Cost compared to scrubber may be favourable in US but not elsewhere, Meech predicts.
  • Gibraltar holds on to Mediterranean top spot
    Bunkering ports in the region feel competition from Novorossiysk.
  • OW Bunker listing: Parties could face law suits
    No such thing as indemnity for players, says Chairman of the Danish Shareholders' Association.
  • Bunker manager rejoins GAC
    Colin Holloway back at GAC.
  • Shipping firm shaves $90 million off annual bunker bill
    Company sees benefit of fuel-saving efforts.
  • Seismic services provider further in the red
    Bunker supplier extends credit facility of $2 million to group.
  • Monjasa enters into bunkering JV with Namibian firm
    Namibia-listed company is involved with services, trading and distribution.
  • WTI crude increases despite inventory gains
    US commercial crude inventories rose by 10.3 million barrels last week.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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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