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October 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Experts differ whether cargo drift from west to east coast is permanent
  • US National Labour Relations Board orders ILWU to stop harassing ICTSI
  • American Association of Port Authorities backs Trans-Pacific Partnership deal
  • US National Retail Federation heap praise on Trans-Pacific Partnership deal
  • Kalmar upsizes MSC Valencia cranes to handle expected 19,000 TEUers
  • China imposes anti-dumping duty on Japan, US optical fibre preform
  • Northern Sea Route traffic falls - 631 permits issued, 53 transits made
  • Singapore has LNG fund local firms can tap for US$1.4 million per ship
  • DHL Express offers 40pc off to e-tailers using HKTDC 'Small Orders' site
  • TNT wins air and road contract from Harding Safety of Seimsfoss, Norway
  • Dubai's Emirates SkyCargo takes delivery of its latest Boeing 777F

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • Customs & excise duty exemption extended on use of bunker fuels
  • Global schedule reliability in Aug. at highest level since Nov. 2013: SeaIntel
  • Maruti Suzuki mulls using waterways to transport cars to Kolkata
  • Navnit Gandhi & Son recognised as 'Freight Broker of the Year' at MALA 2015
  • NYK celebrates 130th anniversary
  • Puran Joshi wins big at CONCOR's Exim Star Awards
  • Seminar deliberates on future of autonomous ships
  • Oilmeal exports improve in Sept.
  • Onion & pulses imports on the up
  • Textile exports continue decline
  • CCEA approves mechanisation of East Quay berths at Paradip Port
  • DICT attains a new high by handling over 3,000 TEUs in Sept.
  • Exempt MAT for SEZs & provide DDT, ComMin asks FinMin
  • INR makesremarkable rally against dollar
  • Growth in world trade to slow down in 2015: WTO

International Transport Journalweb site
  • New bridge marking system in UK
  • TNT on a slippery slope
  • Road charges extending to 3.5 t vehicles in Belgium
  • Two new senior partners enlisted
  • Sending it off another way
  • Freight trains steam into digital age
  • Swedish Club celebrates Greece presence
  • SSL expands into Finland for Höegh Autoliners
  • Air Partner lifting for Minusca project
  • AA Cargo now allowed to use all Envirotainers
  • Japanese-US American cooperation up and running
  • Volumes remaining flat at Europe's airports
  • Creation of infrastructure crusader
  • Stepping up Norway - Europe rail services
  • HHLA prunes back earnings target
  • Schedule reliability climbs high in August

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • India cuts duties to help local fleet take on competition
    India is preparing its fledgling container fleet owners for competition from foreign carriers after the impending relaxation of cabotage laws. It will do so by removing customs and excise duty on bunker fuels used in Indian-flagged ships for the transport of export-import (EXIM), empty, and
  • Containerisation consolidation poses industry risk
    Continuing consolidation in the containerisation sector risks exposing the industry to the kind of extinction dinosaurs once faced, according to South Korea's oceans minister Yoo Ki-june. Yoo told the Danish Maritime Forum in Copenhagen on Wednesday that shipping is at "a critical juncture". He
  • Bergen Group Services signs agreement with Volvo Penta
    Bergen Group Services, part of the listed Norwegian maritime services company Bergen Group, says it has signed a frame agreement with Volvo Penta and in co-operation with Volvo Penta Center Bjordal & Madsen in Bergen. The frame agreement comprises sale and service of the whole product range to the
  • Expanded Panama Canal to open 'by April 2016'
    Panama Canal administrator Jorge Quijano has assured shipping leaders the expanded canal should be open for business by April next year. "It hasn't been easy" he told the Danish Maritime Forum in Copenhagen today, referring to disputes with the project's contractors and engineering faults that led
  • Port of Rauma starts expansion of container terminal
    The Port of Rauma has started an expansion of its container terminal by preparing the location for aggregates that will be dredged from the site, the port said in a statement. This first phase is estimated to cost EUR1.3 million (about USD1.5 million), while the expansion of the terminal itself
  • Soyuz Bunkering to shut Singapore operations
    Russian marine fuel trader Soyuz Bunkering is to shut its Singapore operations after just 19 months in business. Soyuz, part of Russian private investment company Summa Group, is headquartered in Rotterdam. It's CEO, Peter Grunwaldt, sits in Dubai. Company officials told IHS Maritime that its
  • MISC eyes secondhand tanker purchases
    Malaysian carrier MISC, rejuvenated by improving tanker freight rates, could purchase secondhand oil tankers if these are backed by charter contracts. The company's new chief executive officer, Yee Yang Chien, made this revelation at a recent briefing for analysts. CIMB Securities analyst Raymond
  • Asia Development Bank lauds Colombo port improvements
    Infrastructure improvements at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka will offer "huge advantages" over competitors in the battle for transhipment business in south Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Physical improvements combined with strategic marketing will give lines an incentive to set up
  • Court blasts EPA ballast water rules
    A three-judge panel overturned rules governing the United States's ballast water regime in a significant decision affecting vessel operators trading in US waters. In a 5 October decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "acted
  • MOL and NYK Line secure loan for four new LNG carriers
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and NYK Line have received about JPY126.7billion (USD1 billion) to finance four Moss-type LNG carriers currently being built by MI LNG and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). The Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC), the country's export credit agency, will provide
  • Intermarine agrees more newbuildings
    US project carrier Intermarine said yesterday that it has reached agreement with Chinese financing partners about the addition of six multipurpose/heavy lift newbuildings to its operated fleet over the coming years. The 13,300 dwt Ecolift F900-type ships, which will be equipped with cranes for safe
  • Safety to the fore at Singapore forum
    The 8th Co-operation Forum opened in Singapore on 5 October to discuss challenges faced by the maritime industry including cyber security and the trend towards a sustainable global maritime transport system. The second day of the two-day forum saw the launch of a hydrographical survey of the straits of Malacca and Singapore previously reported by IHS Maritime.
  • Thailand Thoresen Agencies diversifies into property
    Thailand Thoresen Agencies (TTA), the parent company of Thoresen Shipping, has purchased a stake in Nusasiri (Nusa), a Thai property and real estate company, TTA said in a 5 October stock exchange filing. TTA bills itself as a holding company investing in three lines of business: transport, energy
  • Malaysia detains two tankers over illegal ship fuel transfer
    The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) officials on 5 October detained two tankers for alleged illegal ship fuel transfer near Pengerang, south of Malaysia. MMEA officials reportedly detained Equatorial Guinea-registered Mt Vitology on 5 October for allegedly attempting to transfer 80,000
  • CCS new rule backs seawater lubricated propellers
    China Classification Society's (CCS) new monitoring rules favour seawater lubricated propellers over oil-based systems, according to the Canada-based Thordon Bearings. The class society's revised rules in July 2015 stated that specific shaft condition and monitoring protocols have to be met

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • Changing times: how 3D printing could disrupt supply chains and affect logistics
  • Changing times: how a new delivery idea sees Lalamove eye 50 more cities in Asia
  • Changing times: how the wider Panama Canal may make 200 boxships redundant

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • Aker Philly cuts steel for two more Kinder Morgan tankers
  • The Coast Guard to suspend search for survivors
  • All American delivers new ferry for King County
  • Schottel strengthens management team
  • Malaysia to get new high-speed ferry
  • Three more indicted in car carrier price fixing conspiracy
  • FMC Commissioner Doyle's statement on El Faro disappearance
  • Sulfur in Danish air halved since ship fuel limits imposed

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • Port reps heading to Washington to discuss funding with congress
  • US rail freight traffic has good/bad September
  • International Trade Administration releases August export numbers
  • Sea-Tac International Airport holds spot on emissions list
  • American Trucking Associations taps Lynn as sales vice president

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • NTSB to lead the accident investigation on El Faro
    Tote Maritime affirms its full cooperation and transparency in the federal investigation
  • Yield-oriented shipping companies reveal strategy secrets
    Cherry-pick deals and avoid speciality assets, Hjertaker advises
  • Marshall Islands dubs Sekimizu 'danger to planet' for views on CO2 regulation
    Government of island nation blasts Secretary General for his position that IMO should take leading role on shipping regulation covering carbon emissions
  • Owners and private equity divided on exit strategy
    Misaligned interests could hold back finance, conference warned
  • Oversupply haunts panamax market
    Downward spiral continues toward lows reached in June this year
  • Tankers watching as ISIS crisis heightens
    Balance of power to be reshaped in Middle East as Russia fights ISIS, with tankers assessing impact
  • Bankers prefer stronger shipowners
    Existing clients with strong fundamentals get priority, finance conference told
  • Carriers and shippers lose confidence in global alliances
    The big four vessel-sharing agreements not delivering the hoped-for benefits, say critics from both sides
  • ICTSI's Colombian terminal gears up for opening
    Four STS cranes and five RTGs delivered to new Buenaventura box facility
  • Leaking Flinterstar has 550 tonnes of fuel on board
    Crew rescued without injury after collision with LNG carrier
  • Intermarine adds six Ecolift F900 vessels to its fleet
    Company will partner China's CSSC Leasing to provide long-term charters for the ships
  • Industry viewpoint: changes to the high risk area may be a high risk strategy
    Moves to review the high risk area in the Indian Ocean could lead to a return to hijackings and hostage taking
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine spins off dry bulk and terminals
    Businesses will be parked under new entity Hyundai Bulk Line
  • Piraeus port privatisation plans to be delayed
    September 20 election affected government ministries handling the process
  • US and six Asian nations carry out combined naval exercise
    Training launched in Singapore aims to combat the growing number of piracy incidents in the region
  • Laugfs Maritime Services acquires second LPG ship
    The company recently announced plans to build the largest LPG storage facility in the Hambantota Port area
  • Epic Gas closes $120m credit line to finance seven LPG carriers
    The facility covers about 65% of the contract price of seven LPG carriers under construction

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • Coast Guard to call off El Faro survivor search
    The U.S. Coast Guard said its search for survivors among the 33 persons aboard the cargo ship El Faro would be halted at 7 p.m. EDT Wednesday, more than six days after the TOTE Maritime cargo ship sank off the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin. "A decision to suspend a search or...
  • FedEx CEO: Some West Coast diversions will stick
    FedEx founder, CEO and Chairman Fred Smith speaks at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference in Memphis.MEMPHIS - FedEx founder, CEO and Chairman Fred Smith expects some of the cargo diverted from congested West Coast ports to remain moving through other entry points as shippers diversify their supply chains. "I think at...
  • Hyundai to spin off bulk, US container terminal units
    Hyundai Merchant Marine said it will spin off its dry bulk division and its two U.S. West Coast container terminals as the Korean company seeks to bolster liquidity at its core container shipping business. The company will put the spun-off companies in Hyundai Bulk Line, a new corporate entity formed two...
  • Panama Canal chief says expanded locks will open in April despite leaks
    Panama Canal Administrator Jorge Quijano has assured shipping leaders that the canal's new, larger locks should open on schedule by April, despite concerns that the opening would be delayed by leaks in one of the locks' concrete sills. The new locks will allow the canal to handle ships with capacities of...
  • Coast Guard expected to call off El Faro survivor search
    Families of the 33 crew members of the cargo ship El Faro said they had been advised that the Coast Guard would suspend its search for survivors of the sunken ship today, six days after the vessel went down off the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin. The Coast Guard, NTSB and TOTE...
  • Trailer Bridge barge parted from tug during hurricane
    A Trailer Bridge triple-deck barge broke loose from the tug that was towing it from San Juan to Jacksonville, Florida, last weekend during the same hurricane that claimed TOTE Maritime's El Faro. The San Juan-Jax Bridge parted from the tug during rough seas Sunday, Trailer Bridge said. Two tugs reached the...
  • Three former NYK, 'K' Line execs charged in ro-ro price-fixing case
    Three former "K" Line and NYK executives have been indicted for alleged participation in a scheme to rig bids and fix prices for international shipments of roll-on, roll-off shipments to and from the United States. Yoshiyuki Aoki, formerly of NYK, and Masahiro Kato and Shunichi Kusunose, formerly of "K" Line, were...
  • Roadrunner expands Canada service offerings
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems is expanding in Canada after having recently made a number of moves to increase its service in Mexico. The 14th-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the U.S. has announced outbound service from Toronto and the appointment of John Geertsema as general manager for Canada. Geertsema has worked in the cross-border...
  • Piraeus port privatization delayed
    LONDON - The privatization of the port of Piraeus has been delayed as Greece's snap general election Sept. 20 interrupted preparations by government transport and finance officials. The Greek government had set a deadline of October 30 for binding bids for a 51 percent stake in Greece's largest container port, but...
  • Trade slump, port congestion slows India container volume growth
    The volume handled at India's major public ports grew a meager 2 percent in the first fiscal half amid sluggish global trade demand and growing service bottlenecks at some of the country's main container gateways, particularly Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. Container terminals at the 12 major ports handled 4.09 million 20-foot-equivalent...
  • No slowdown in demand for China logistics space
    Goodman Fengxian International Shanghai logistics centre.HONG KONG - China's economic slowdown is not putting the brakes on foreign logistics property developers that have in the past month signed new leases for more than 4 million square feet in cities across the mainland.Led by China market leader GLP, the demand for...
  • BNSF's Kansas City logistics park to benefit from new construction
    A developer is adding more than half a million square feet of speculative industrial space at BNSF Railway's Logistics Park Kansas City. NorthPoint Development's so-called Inland Port XV will add another 548,333 square feet of space to the facility. The news follows hot on the heels of NorthPoint's announcement this May...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • El Faro rescue ends
    The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for survivors from the sinking of a TOTE Maritime ro-ro, chief executive Anthony Chiarello said Wednesday.
  • Boxship lay-ups surge
    The number of idle boxships has reached its highest level since March 2014 as lay-ups soared last month.
  • Livestock ship capsizes
    A livestock carrier has capsized in Brazil, stranding thousands of cattle.
  • Dof veteran offloaded
    Norway's Dof has sold its last 1980s-built platform supply ship (PSV).
  • Everest Hill buys quartet
  • "Fireball" on ro-pax
    A UK report has criticised liaison between crew and firefighters as they tackled a blaze on a DFDS ferry.
  • Germans buy veteran
    Germany's Jade-Dienst has reportedly bought a veteran cable-layer for around $1.5m.
  • Cyclical as usual
    Forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of a decline in global economic growth have not caused major concern to shipping bankers.
  • "No water"
    Audio files have revealed the problems encountered by an increasingly worried crew as they tried to tackle the deadly fire on the Norman Atlantic.
  • Bergen signs engine deal
    Bergen Group Services (BGS) of Norway has clinched a sales and service contract for Volvo Penta engines.
  • Cash for right projects
    Clarksons Platou Securities has offered hope for shipowners seeking to secure a public listing at a tricky time for global stock markets.
  • Nowacki seeks talks
    US investor wants to meet Box Ships bosses to boost share value after taking stake to 22.2%.
  • Damen expands again
    Dutch shipyard group Damen has snapped up Rotterdam shiprepairer D van de Wetering to its portfolio.
  • DSME offloads Besteel stock
    Loss-making Korean shipbuilder DSME has raised much-needed cash with the sale of its stake in steel supplier Fine Besteel.
  • "Highest drop in history"
    The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is predicting a big fall in investment in oil and gas projects this year.
  • Flinter makes salvage plans
    The owner of the ship that collided with an LNG carrier off Belgium on Tuesday is already making plans to salvage the general cargo vessel.
  • Survey boost for SOMS
    Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have launched a joint project that will survey five key areas of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (SOMS).
  • Weather choice 'one factor'
    National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) vice chairman Bella Dinh-Zarr says the master's choice to head toward what would become Hurricane Joaquin will be just one factor among many in a probe of sinking of El Faro.
  • USN joins piracy battle
    The US and six other nations have kicked off a five-day naval exercise aimed at combating piracy in Southeast Asian waters.
  • US feds indict three more
    Three more Japanese shipping executives have been indicted in the US for participating in a long-running price-fixing conspiracy.
  • Feds indict three more
    Seven Japanese executives have now been charged over ro-ro trade price fixing.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • NEWS FLASH: Coast Guard will suspend search for El Faro tonight
  • DOJ shuts down Los Angeles toy importers
  • DOT helps repair South Carolina infrastructure after storm
  • Commerce secretary visits Cuba
  • Roadrunner adds outbound service from Toronto
  • NTSB to gather data in Jacksonville for El Faro investigation
  • TQL opens office in Daytona Beach, Fla.
  • NYK, "K" Line executives indicted for price fixing
  • NileDutch joins Turkon's Med-USA service
  • Seaspan selects KVH's maritime communications solution for 18 vessels
  • FAA grant to help build new N.D. airport
  • DB Schenker launches North Europe rail connection
  • Automotive parts maker to use MIC compliance solutions in North America
  • Haven adds airfreight to online marketplace
  • No lengthy TP vessel delays for CKYHE over four-week stretch
  • ORBCOMM acquires WAM to complete reefer asset tracking set
  • Executive Moves: Kewill, Polaris Transportation and C.H. Robinson
  • Obama touts benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership
  • ATA: Truck driver shortage could reach 175,000 by 2024
  • FedEx stock ticks up after rating upgrade

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 7, 2015
  • Supplier expands UAE operations
    Khor Fakkan operations will mean we can target higher volumes," says GPS Bunkers.
  • Intermarine makes 'eco' order
    Ships will complement last year new building deal.
  • Shipping must unite against 'ill-considered' legislation
    Chairman of the Danish Shipowners' Association (DSA) says there must be better dialogue with the IMO.
  • Over 500 mt of fuel onboard stricken ship
    Oil slicks spotted.
  • India extends bunker tax exemption
    Government wants to promote maritime transport.
  • UK MGO supplier ups supply capacity
    To meet increased bunkering demand ahead of the winter season.
  • Adani and Chemoil part company
    New Indian bunkering firm to be called Adani Bunkering.
  • Chemoil dumps stake in Indian bunkering JV
    'Going forward, Chemoil will no longer be associated with the business,' says former JV partner.
  • Norwegian Oil Trading relocates Singapore office
    New address took effect last week.
  • New player in Hong Kong physical bunker supply market
    United Asia Bunkering & Trading starts 'full operations' in October, it tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Aegean adds pair of bunker traders in Piraeus
    Welcomes Sotiris Delidimitriou and Stathis Pavlikakis to its team.

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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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