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September 9, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Panama to assess if seepage will delay opening of expanded canal
  • Maersk Line cuts Asia-Europe AE9 loop as slack season opens in October
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine marks launch of West Latin Express in Chile
  • Fuel-saving windshield installed on bow of 6,724-TEU MOL Marvel for tests
  • Low sulphur fuel rules for cruise ships in Sydney Harbour from October
  • Pipavav hits big leagues as APM Terminals docks 9,971-TEU Maersk ship
  • MIT students to race UPS-sponsored solar car from Darwin to Adelaide
  • Freightos shipping quotation platform attracts 2 new venture capitalists
  • Polish yard runs drone inspections of tanks, hulls, bulkheads, masts
  • Getting business balance right on 'One Belt-One Road' - the New Silk Road
  • Global air freight volume falls 0.6pc in July, but IATA sees better times ahead
  • Deadly puff adder snake found on Dubai cargo flight
  • MASKargo future up in the air as 'new' Malaysia Airlines takes off
  • Volga-Dnepr's ABC starts B747-8F Moscow to Singapore flights via Hong Kong

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Bharat Jain elected new Chairman of CFBA
  • Cabotage restriction relaxed for RoRo & other special vessels
  • Dangerous Goods - Physical Properties
  • Global schedule reliability declines in July after 4 months of improvement
  • Anil Diggikar takes charge as Chairman of JN Port
  • Colachel port set for development
  • Govt to develop low-cost non-major ports under Sagarmala project
  • Tianjin blast loss up to $ 3.3 bn
  • Iron ore exporters may be benefited by rail freight cut
  • Exporters should improve competitiveness, says Commerce Secy
  • Fieo to organise 'INDIA EXPO' in Sri Lanka from Sept. 11
  • INR bounces back against dollar
  • No need to register quantity with DGFT for sugar exports

International Transport Journalweb site
  • RZD volumes below par
  • British haulier overhauls fleet
  • Global schedule reliability declines
  • Combined scanner-to-printer solutions
  • Laurels for Naouri
  • New owner for UK-based palletised distributer
  • Disneyland - a magnet for foreign carriers
  • Tepid traffic growth at Europe's airports in July
  • Doubling up through Denmark
  • Volumes wilt under summer sun
  • Sights set firmly on expansion
  • Logistics stalwart takes on COO role
  • APMT to acquire Grup Maritim TCB
  • Larger premises in Yangon

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • NewLead bullish on dry bulk
    Greece's NewLead Holdings will be looking for chartering opportunities in the dry bulk market as it attempts to grow its bulker fleet, according to the shipowner's CEO. In an 8 September announcement reviewing the commercial performance of its bulker Newlead Albion, NewLead chief Michael Zolotas
  • Tanker rates get a boost
    Divergence in refinery margins between the Atlantic and the Far East is driving both product and crude carrier freight rates, according to shipping analysts at Pareto Securities in Oslo. Crude tanker rates started to move upwards last week, as product tankers fell back from the recent record high
  • Bulkers sold for high scrap prices as buyers speculate
    Several ships were sold at high prices from 31 August to 4 September as cash buyers speculated on recovering scrap steel demand. The ships were all sold for recycling in India while weak market fundamentals deterred sales in Bangladesh and Pakistan. While bulkers are getting less than USD300 per
  • Sweden plans tonnage tax from 1 July 2016
    The Swedish government plans to introduce tonnage tax next year after more than a decade of lobbying by the country's shipowner community. "In the Budget Bill for 2016, which is based on an agreement between the government parties and the Left Party, the government will propose the introduction of
  • NYK wins shipping contract with Hokuetsu Kishu Paper
    Japan's NYK Line has won a long-term consecutive voyage charter (CVC) with compatriot paper manufacturer Hokuetsu Kishu Paper. The latter imports wood fibre and pulp to make paper. The contract will be serviced by a fuel-efficient wood chip carrier that NYK has ordered at Oshima for 2018 delivery.
  • Maersk Line cuts 16% West Central Asia-Europe
    Maersk Line, the container shipping unit in the A.P. Moller-Maersk group in Copenhagen, says it will cut about 16% of its capacity on the West Central Asia-Europe trade lane. "In our continuous effort to provide our customers with an attractive and competitive West Central Asia/Europe network -
  • APM Terminals buys control of Grup Maritim TCB terminals
    APM terminals, the Rotterdam-based container terminals unit in A.P. Moller-Maersk group in Copenhagen, says it has acquired controlling interest in the 11 container terminals owned by Grup Maritim TCB in Europe and Latin America. "APM Terminals has reached an agreement with Perez y Cia to acquire
  • China's coal imports down 31.3% y/y in first eight months
    China's coal imports fell 31.3% year on year (y/y) to 139 million tonnes in the first eight months of 2015, according to Chinese customs statistics. In August alone, coal imports dropped 7% y/y to 17.5 million tonnes, down 18% compared with July. The average import prices also fell 21% y/y to
  • China to enhance ship emissions regulations
    China's Ministry of Transport on 8 September announced a plan to cut SOx emission from ships by 65% in the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta, and Bohai Sea by 2020. The move, as part of the implementation plan on Special Campaign to Prevent Ship and Port Pollution (2015-20), targets to enhance
  • CMES, Sinotrans & CSC deny possible merger
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans Air Transportation Development have denied media reports on the possible merger of their parent companies China Merchants Group and Sinotrans & CSC. Local media reported that the merger of China Merchants Group and Sinotrans & CSC seems a
  • Singapore maritime union: Tripartism key to shipping success
    The Singapore Maritime Employers Federation (SMEF) believes that tripartism will play an important role in the city-state's shipping industry. SMEF chairman Francis Joseph, speaking at the 60th anniversary of the trade union, said tripartism is a key ingredient in promoting harmonious
  • Marine employers advised to hire more skilfully
    Shore-based marine employers should broaden their search, beyond high ranking mariners, to fill managerial roles, said speakers at London International Shipping Week on 7 September. Speaking at Nautilus International's roundtable Shore Enough? Meeting the Demand for Maritime Professionals,
  • Seafarers' career guidance: Vital but lacking
    Career advice has been described as the "missing link" for seafaring professions, said speakers at London International Shipping Week on 7 September. According to them, this lack could hurt the health of national maritime hubs, which need seafarers to come ashore to maintain them. Recruiters said
  • Leaps in technology reduce human interaction
    The shipping industry will not only employ robotics to make vessels more competitive, but there will also be a reduction in human interaction, according to speakers at London International Shipping Week (LISW) on 7 September. Luis Benito, global maritime marketing director at Lloyd's Register (LR)

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Apparel shippers could be hit by Maersk Line decision to cut India-Europe service
  • 'Hungry' CAL targets pharma market as air cargo service takes off for Atlanta
  • APMT expands its Spanish portfolio with takeover of terminal operator Grup TCB
  • Peter Ford spearheads Ports America global strategy, replaced at Gulftainer by Fleming Dalgaard

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Engine room fire curtails Carnival Liberty cruise
  • Valmet automation picked for LNG fueled Tallink ferry
  • USCG icebreaker Mackinaw completes repairs
  • Gulf Island delivers towboat to Marquette
  • Inmarsat joins autonomous ship project
  • Vane Bros takes delivery of BHGI designed asphalt barge
  • Spinning sponge could boost exhaust scrubber efficiency
  • MSC extends two Sealift, Inc. time charters
  • Mississippi River reopens after slurry spill
  • New stern trawler will be Norway's largest

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Panama Canal Authority looking into expansion project seepage issue
  • Department of Transportation releases updated information on ferry operators
  • Alaska Airlines extends deal with quarterback Russell Wilson
  • US Coast Guard works with French to medevac man off Oregon coast
  • NYK partnership opening first Saudi Arabia RORO terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Nigeria's ports poised to open door to private sector investment
    Two new bills aim to decentralise port management in West African country
  • NNPC has no power to ban tankers from Nigeria
    Shipowners shouldn't take everything that comes out of the government as gospel, says Shasore
  • Cracks show in Panama's canal timetable
    ACP casts fresh doubt over April opening of its third locks project
  • Lloyd's List party celebrates global expansion in style
    Industry congregation head to St Paul's Cathedral for the party of London International Shipping Week 2015
  • Diana Containerships panamax sale falls through
    Cap Domingo price was strong but deal depended on final approval for buyer
  • Private equity could target shipmanagement more, says V.Group boss
    Research shows benefits of outsourcing, but challenges remain. Debate increases on how it will fund growth
  • Vancouver eyes unsettled Greeks as it increases shipping appeal
    Canadian hub launches international pitch to industry in London as competing centres converge on Athens
  • Surge in transpacific trade shows no sign of slowing
    Imports from Asia climb 12.2% in July, as Pacific ports continue to win back traffic from Atlantic rivals
  • British shipping sharply critical of EU
    Tone at Chamber Brexit debate broadly eurosceptic, but not explicitly in favour of withdrawal
  • Record-high iron ore exports from Port Hedland bearish for capesize rates
    Arctic Securities points to lower tonne-mile demand as Australian miners take market share from suppliers farther away
  • Cobelfret's CLdN RoRo orders first pair in 12-ship expansion
    Hyundai Mipo yard to build two vessels each of 8,000 lane metres capacity
  • Aronnax: LR's view of the future ship
    Lloyd's Register view of the future may suggest a revolution, but there is a key characteristic it just cannot drop
  • APMT to buy Spanish container terminals operator
    Acquisition will narrow gap between Danish-owned group and world number one Hutchison
  • Yard Talk | Indonesia's mixed messages on shipbuilding
    A ban on buying foreign ships may have the unintended consequence of increasing foreign participation
  • Mitsubishi Heavy to spin off shipbuilding and related businesses
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will hive off its shipbuilding and related businesses into two separate companies
  • Major port operators launch environmental initiative
    Global port operators promote environmental awareness and sustainable development in the first industry initiative of its size
  • Singamas Container buys back shares
    Company says its stock is consistently undervalued
  • Baleària to order two LNG-fuelled ferries from LaNaval
    Vessels will be among the largest ferries in Europe and the biggest so far built in Spain

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • No summer slowdown for ODFL as shipments, tonnage leap
    Less-than-truckload shipments poured into Old Dominion Freight Line in July and August, rising 12.9 and 11.7 percent, respectively, from already strong year-ago levels. LTL tons per day increased 7.7 percent and 5.8 percent in July and in August, the company said Sept. 8. At the same time, revenue per hundredweight dropped...
  • Productivity legislation wouldn't be too costly for ports, Uncle Sam
    WASHINGTON - While opponents of U.S. legislation that would track port performance at the nation's 25 busiest container ports argue about the feasibility, they'll have hard time arguing it would be too costly for the ports and the federal government. According to the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, it would cost roughly...
  • Landstar freight volume rises, but revenue per load drops
    The number of loads shippers handed truckload carrier Landstar System reached all-time highs in July and August, rising 9 percent from mid-2014, the company said. However, revenue per load hauled by Landstar owner-operators dropped 7 and 6 percent in July and August. The steep decline in diesel fuel prices -- which...
  • Maersk to slash West Central Asia-Europe capacity
    Maersk Line said it will cut about 16 percent of its capacity on the West Central Asia-Europe trade lane by discontinuing a vessel string in response to lower-than-expected volumes. The carrier's ME5 service, which operates between the Indian subcontinent and ports in the Middle East and Mediterranean, will shut down next...
  • Gdansk port volume drops by double digits amid expansion
    DCT Gdansk. Credit: DCT GdanskContainer volume through port Gdansk plunged 16.7 percent year-over-year in the first half, highlighting the broader decline in trade between Poland and Russia as the latter's economy struggles. Traffic at Gdansk's Deepwater Container Terminal fell to 598,960 twenty-foot-equivalent units while in all of 2014, the terminal handled...
  • Grupo Libra poised to invest in Santos as port authority dispute ends
    Grupo Libra's Terminal 35 at the Port of Santos.A long-running legal dispute between the Santos port authority and Grupo Libra over unpaid fees is coming to an end, paving the way for the terminal operator to invest $195.3 million in its two facilities at the busiest Latin American container gateway. Grupo...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru strike flattens Indian port volume growth
    Container throughput at major public ports in India remained relatively flat in August year-over-year, dragged down by the week-long shuttering of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the country's biggest container handler. Volumes via the country's 12 major ports were up 1 percent to 678,000 20-foot-equivalent units...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Fire ignites on cruiseship
    A fire struck a Carnival Cruise Line vessel, holding up the ship in the US Virgin Islands but causing no injuries.
  • More canal delays?
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) raised the prospect of another change in the timetable for its expansion project as a result of water seepage in a new lock.
  • Crewman lost overboard
    A seafarer has died after falling from a general cargoship in India's Andaman Islands.
  • LNG bunker ships stalled
    LNG bunkering demand today is "insufficient" to justify newbuildings fully dedicated to this sector, according to one specialist broker.
  • Zvezda orderbook tweaked
    Russian energy giant Rosneft is planning to order 41 ships and 12 platforms at the country's new Far East shipyard Zvezda.
  • Diana sale binned
    The sale of a Diana Containerships panamax vessel agreed in July has fallen through.
  • Ardmore to pay out more
    New York-listed tanker owner Ardmore Shipping has boosted the amount of cash it will hand out to shareholders as dividends.
  • Nakilat opens up
    Qatar LNG carrier owner allows overseas interests to buy up to 49% of company.
  • Looking for answers
    Delegates hoping to find out more about the Nigerian ban on oil tankers may have left a London International Shipping Week seminar with a sense of frustration today.
  • UK owners urge Euro reform
    UK shipowners and their allies intend to back the prime minister David Cameron's effort to renegotiate terms of Britain's membership of the European Union ahead of a referendum due to be held by the end of 2017, but have warned real change is needed.
  • Iran eyes Europe exports
    Iran has said it is keen to export LNG to Europe, but faces significant hurdles before this can happen.
  • UK owners urge no 'Brexit'
    UK shipowners and their allies intend to back the prime minister David Cameron's effort to renegotiate terms of Britain's membership of the European Union ahead of a referendum due to be held by the end of 2017, but have warned real change is needed.
  • Across the great divide
    Two shipyards on either side of the ethnic divide in Cyprus have teamed up to share clients and revenue.
  • Silver lining for OSVs?
    Offshore service vessel (OSV) owners received a boost amid dire rates on Tuesday as a new report predicted demand growth over the next 10 years.
  • MES sells $83m of bonds
    Japanese shipbuilder issues domestic debt over five and seven years.
  • Maersk buys 11 terminals
    AP Moller-Maersk's APM Terminals (APMT) has snapped up interests in 11 ports in Europe and South America from Grup Maritim.
  • Maersk Line cuts 16%
    Danish giant chops ME5 service to reduce capacity between west central Asia and Europe; enhances other runs.
  • Brexit: owners say stay
    UK shipowners to support Prime Minister Cameron's renegotiation of EU membership
  • Cruise order in danger
    An Australian cruiseship operator is rethinking its plans to order a new bigger vessel domestically due to government shipping reforms.
  • Subsea 7 buys again
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has spent $10m on redeeming part of its $700m convertible bond issue.
  • Workers trash ferries
    Striking MyFerrylink workers have caused more than EUR 2m ($2.2m) of damage to two ro-paxes during recent industrial action.
  • LNG needs postponements
    The LNG industry needs to scale back the number of projects coming on stream if it wants to avoid an oversupplied market, a consultant has warned.
  • Sweden plans tonnage tax
    Nordic nation set to comes into line with tax policies in neighbouring nations from 2016.
  • Hedland hits new high
    Port Hedland set a new all-time for iron ore exports last month with China taking a growing share of volumes.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Coast Guard, MarAd issue caution about shipments from Tianjin
  • APM Terminals acquires Grup Maritim TCB
  • Former ND CEO resigns from XPO
  • Major terminal operators partner on international environmental initiative
  • CARU, TCG establish new container leasing company
  • FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: CEVA and Cathay Pacific Airways
  • Trading in COSCO, China Shipping stocks remain suspended
  • Commodity prices, not rail capacity, to dictate agriculture volumes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
  • Bunker suppliers have biggest claims against Copenship
    Prospects for those owed money by the defunct company look bleak.
  • European owner orders LNG-ready ships
    Part of bigger 12-ship order.
  • 'Metal sponge' could cut ship emissions
    Developers hope to capitalise on the stricter ECA regulations.
  • US navy fuel pipeline gets upgrade
    Work to be completed by 2017.
  • CLIA: Cruise ship emission ranking flawed
    Says NABU's methods 'fall short of fair and scientifically objective assessments'.
  • Increased bunker supply in Russia's Far East
    As mini-refinery plan mooted.
  • Hempel says 350 vessels have used its biocide hull coating
    'We are delighted with the success of Hempaguard.'
  • 'TechnoMax' ships to lead transformation in shipping
    Ships will rely less and less on human input and harness technology to make them smarter, safer and more effective, Global Marine Technology Trends 2030 report predicts.
  • Climate think tank to verify bunker-saving technologies
    CWR seeking vessel participation in multi-technology retrofit project.
  • Approval in principle given to LNG bunker tanker
    Project aims to cut the production costs.
  • NewOcean Energy secures $170 million loan
    Loan is for general financing purposes.
  • Emissions analyser raises profile
    With partnership between manufacturer and testing firm.
  • Chinese firm eyes stake in multi-billion dollar oil project
    Project seeks to produce bunkers and other transport fuels for Russian region.
  • Hong Kong bunkering firm secures $170 million loan
    Loan is for general financing purposes, says NewOcean Energy Holdings.
  • Firm boasts market presence for emissions analyser
    Adds more than 30 worldwide offices as product distribution outlets.

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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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