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October 9, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • APL accents reliability with US-flagged Asia/LA-Oakland service
  • NYK, 'K' Line ro-ro executives indicted in US court for price fixing
  • Piraeus port sale delayed a few weeks by Greek snap election
  • APMT Lazaro Cardenas terminal to open in 2016, takes in 3 quay cranes
  • Hutchison Barcelona intermodal on-dock rail increases 25pc monthly
  • US Commerce Secretary visits Cuba to talk shop with Cuban ministers
  • Rotterdam's oldest container terminal closes due to lack of capacity
  • Now GE exports US jobs to Canada in wake of US ExIm Bank shutdown
  • Hutchison Australia and dockers extend truce to discuss mass layoffs
  • Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics enters Finland with agency deal
  • US warehouse, logistics sector warned of growing US labour shortage
  • XPO Logistics launches Europe-Morocco two-way less than truckload link
  • SME forwarders must invest in high tech to stay alive: Ti-Kewill study
  • American Airlines Cargo decides to add Envirotainers e1 and e2
  • Trans-Pacific Partnership is music to Airforwarders Association
  • Ruslan delivers Argentine telecomm satellite to French Guiana
  • Kansas City's combined air cargo traffic rises 1.8pc in August

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • AMTOI inks MoU with NMIS for skill development
  • François Hollande inaugurates CMA CGM Bougainville, the biggest containership under French flag, at Le Havre
  • Maersk Line India presents paper on advanced e-commerce process at JNCH, Nhava Sheva
  • Nearly 40 pc of Asian food retailers unaware of logistics costs, says DHL
  • MMTC to import chickpeas from Australia
  • G. Senthilvel takes charges as Deputy Chairman of Cochin Port Trust
  • New Mangalore Port reaffirms support to cashew trade
  • Exporters put their demands before Commerce Secretary
  • Four SAARC countries, including India, want FTA by 2020: Sitharaman
  • Govt has put projects worth $ 112 bn on fast-track: Gen. Singh
  • GST law ready for ratification, says CBEC
  • INR turns weak on fresh dollar buying
  • ISMA & NFCSF to export sugar through ISEC

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fresh winds billowing HL's sails
  • A 15-year-old freight alliance
  • Partners to the rescue in Sweden
  • Purse strings open for Malpensa's cargo city
  • Iced-up runways no big deal for Yeti
  • Infrastructure maintenance made easy
  • Boosting South Asia's connectivity
  • Zim trims back transit times
  • Maritime industry associations table demands
  • Last Mile garners laurels in NRW competition
  • Best sets new train record
  • Fair forecast from Danske Banke
  • AN-70 makes maiden landing in Leipzig
  • Maintaining an even keel
  • CEO handover at Kewill
  • New shuttle between Rotterdam and Burghausen
  • Americans turn to Cyprus
  • Transaero biting the dust
  • Digging deeper footprint in Chicago

IHS Maritimeweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • Container ship fleet to see record deliveries in 2015
    The global container ship fleet will see record growth in 2015, while the demand for capacity will remain subdued, particularly due to weak demand from Europe, a senior shipping analyst has predicted. "2015 will see a record inflow of newbuild tonnage. BIMCO forecasts close to 1.6 million teu will
  • Cyber security for shipping needs unique approach
    Specialist cyber-security product manufacturer LightCyber has told IHS Maritime that shipping needs a new approach to cyber security. LightCybers' technology provides "visibility into security incidents and cyber breaches by monitoring and profiling user behaviour, and accurately detecting
  • Container shipping glut hurting Hanjin Shipping
    A decision to focus on container shipping may have affected Hanjin Shipping's efforts to improve its liquidity as the sector remains stagnated, an analyst has said. True Friend Korea Investment & Securities analyst Yun Hee-do said that while the plunge in bunker prices has eased Hanjin Shipping's
  • KDB chairman: 'DSME might have more losses'
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, already reeling from a massive second-quarter deficit after revealing hidden losses from offshore plant projects, could see its full-year result become even worse than previously forecast. Testifying at a parliamentary inspection of state-owned policy bank
  • IKEA to make Incheon port its gateway to South Korea
    Swedish furniture maker IKEA will export most of its goods to South Korea via Incheon port. IKEA, which opened its first store in South Korea in December 2014, made this decision after it began testing out Incheon New Port Phase 1-1 container pier (Terminal B) in July. Impressed with the
  • China gets tough on safety at Tianjin port
    China has launched extensive safety inspections on companies handling dangerous goods in the vicinity of Tianjin Port. This is seen as showing its determination to clamp down on companies storing hazardous materials improperly in the aftermath of the deadly explosions in August. State media
  • 'Don't jeopardise recycling capacity', ECSA warns EU
    The European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) has said that Europe should trust class society judgements on ship recycling yards or risk putting off big players from signing up to international standards. ECSA was commenting on the latest certifications of compliance issued by ClassNK to
  • Shipping Australia predicts rise in reefer rates
    Ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free-trade deal will be a boon for the Australian reefer trade, according to Shipping Australia Limited (SAL). The TPP, or Pacific Rim, trade deal will lift 95% of tariffs on a broad range of Australian agricultural exports, according to the
  • South Korean minister calls for container lines to widen horizons
    Container shipping companies in South Korea should widen their horizons beyond just shipping in order to capitalise on opportunities created by new technologies, said Yoo Ki-june, minister of oceans and fisheries. The minister, who has stated that emerging industries will be the growth engine of
  • Storm clouds gather for global economy
    The global economy is heading for a period of prolonged weakness and of great uncertainty, the Danish Maritime Forum was warned on 7 October. Weak economic growth means challenges on the economic front will create potential for social unrest and 65 of the 175 countries in a survey emerged as suffering
  • APL starts new North Asia-US West Coast service
    Singapore-headquartered container carrier APL will start a new weekly US-flagged service to connect key markets in North Asia with the US West Coast, while also connecting the US inland regions via rail. Eagle Express Service (EXI) will rotate within ports in Qingdao, Shanghai, Busan, Los Angeles,
  • Malaysia focuses on bathymetry for growth
    Malaysia has placed priority on mapping its seabed for better utilisation of the country's maritime resources and security. Speaking at the 10th General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (Gebco) Bathymetric Science Day 2015 on 5 October, Malaysia's deputy defence minister Mohd Johari Baharum stressed

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • Air cargo warned: 'be prepared for China-Europe rail services to lure business away'
  • Carriers warned: no let-up in container shipping overcapacity for three years
  • Demand for faster transit times could signal an end to era of slow-steaming

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • Navy to begin search for El Faro in coming weeks
  • Carnival expands cruise activities in Cozumel with new berth
  • Boskalis to sea trial "drop in" bio-fuels
  • Volvo Penta extends commercial diesel service intervals
  • ClassNK starts verification tests of CBM system
  • MarAd project to convert towboat engine to burn LNG
  • Updates to DNVGL's ECO Insight driven by user feedback
  • Harley Marine strengthens management team

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • Drewry Container Forecaster report sees overcapacity woes on horizon
  • Diana Shipping nets loan to finance new vessels
  • Public invited to event showcasing Hillsboro Airport
  • APL plans to launch new Eagle Express service
  • Harley Marine names pair to new management positions

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • India and West Africa may partly offset dry bulk slowdown in China, says Western Bulk's Ismar
    Emerging economies may offer support to a sector pressured by slowing Chinese demand
  • VLGC spot rate revival on fresh cargoes
    Slump is halted but it might not take much to reverse current upturn
  • TEN ties up three LR2s on three-year charters
    European oil company will use tankers for lifting crude oil
  • Dry bulk woes to continue on oversupply
    Vessels being ordered and delivered are outnumbering demolitions, leading to an oversupplied market and depressed rates
  • Ocean Rig will mull scrapping if rigs left unemployed
    Bleak market may also prompt laying up modern drillships, says owner
  • Southeast Asian oil imports to grow
    IEA reports says maritime chokepoint in Malacca Strait has potential for more serious accidents as shipments to Southeast Asia accelerate
  • Dodge Kenyon joins Liberian Registry
    Investigations Division vice-president joins from Holland America Group
  • MOL and NYK Line receive financing for four LNG tankers
    The four carriers are currently being constructed by MI LNG and Kawasaki Heavy Industries
  • Consortium launches second generation biofuels project
    Partners target 5% share of marine fuel market by 2030
  • USCG suspends El Faro crew search mission
    No survivors found from crew of 33
  • India extends bunker fuel tax benefits
    Move is the latest measure to help shift cargo transportation away from roads to coastal waters
  • China takes aim at Kenya ports in One Belt One Road initiative
    Kenya is currently mulling over China's ambitious maritime infrastructure plan
  • APL launches Eagle Express service
    Weekly service will link North Asian markets to the US west coast
  • Tanker owners face Hamlet's dilemma: to build, or not to build?
    Owners remain divided on whether to build more tankers to meet demand
  • Marad to fund new emission-reducing projects
    Marad will provide $1.2m towards a LNG conversion project and an on-board air pollution control device
  • Indian Ocean High Risk Area reduced
    Serious threat to shipping remains off coast of Somalia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • Australia shipper expects TPP to fuel reefer growth
    Shipping Australia Limited is betting the Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade deal will be a boon for the Australian reefer trade, which the country hopes will offset the trade losses sustained after the commodity bust. The TPP will lift 95 percent of tariffs on a broad range of Australian agricultural exports, according to...
  • NS warns lack of federal safety tech extension threatens intermodal service
    MEMPHIS - President Obama's decision to enforce the end-of-year deadline for U.S. railroads to install new safety technology will hurt the network fluidity intermodal shippers depend on, a Norfolk Southern Railway executive said Thursday. The president this week said he does not plan to extend the Dec. 31 deadline for rail...
  • NY-NJ port still must do more to prepare for mega-ships
    The situation at New York-New Jersey, the largest East Coast port, can be briefly described as follows: Long-term projects costing hundreds of millions of dollars to ensure the port is prepared to handle mega-ships, specifically deepening the channel to 50 feet and elevating an old bridge over a key waterway,...
  • US imports: Fastest-growing Asian sources
    Among the top 10 fastest-growing Asian sources of U.S. imports are a number of nations, such as China, South Korea and Vietnam, that have long played a dominant role in global supply chains for both raw materials and finished products. At the same time, there are a number of surprises...
  • C.H. Robinson White Paper: Optimize Your Supply Chain with Air Cargo
    Air cargo can help optimize your global supply chain with speed to market and the best combination of service and price. This white paper explores. How air cargo can provide quick response to market demands The value of technology in air cargo services The benefits of air cargo in emerging markets ...
  • Maritime subsidy increase attached to House oil-export bill
    An increase in the annual subsidy for operation of U.S.-flag ships under the Maritime Security Program has been inserted into a U.S. House bill to lift the United States' 40-year-old ban on oil exports. The House is scheduled to vote on the oil-export bill Friday. House Republican leaders added a provision...
  • Zim hires banks for IPO - report
    LONDON - Zim Integrated Shipping Services refused to comment on reports it is planning an initial public offering in the U.S. next year. The Israeli carrier has hired Merrill Lynch, Bank of America's investment bank, and the U.K.'s Barclays bank, to lead the IPO in the first half of 2016, Bloomberg said,...
  • IKEA chooses Incheon port as South Korea gateway
    Port of IncheonSwedish furniture maker IKEA has decided it will make Incheon port its primary South Korean gateway after it began testing out Incheon New Port Phase 1-1 container pier (Terminal B) in July. IKEA said that shipping its goods via Incheon has helped to reduce its overall shipping costs due...
  • Russian rail operators cutting fleet as demand lags
    Russian containerized rail companies are cutting their fleets this year and plan to do the same next year, as the country's trade suffers from Western sanctions and the low price of oil. The companies are cutting their fleets by 60,000 to 70,000 rail cars this year and 30,000 to 50,000 next...
  • Panamax unemployment set to soar as carriers suspend services
    LONDON - The imminent suspension of several liner services between Asia and the U.S. East Coast and South America during the slack shipping season threatens to put as many as 50 Panamax container ships out of work by January, according to Alphaliner. And the jobless total is set to soar to...
  • Risk management: a new link in the supply chain
    MEMPHIS -Recent harsh winters, equipment shortages and longshore labor disruptions have taught beneficial cargo owners that supply chain plans of the past are inadequate in today's unpredictable transportation environment if they do not include risk assessment and management. Unusually cold and icy winters in the eastern half of the continent in...
  • Hutchison's Aussie chief gives gloomy assessment of union talks
    HPA's Sydney International Container Terminal.HONG KONG - Hutchison Ports Australia and the Maritime Union of Australia today agreed to extend conciliation talks until November as both sides try to find a way out of a bitter dispute that exploded after 97 workers were fired in early August.The parties signed a...
  • Carriers face three more years of excess capacity pain, Drewry warns
    HONG KONG - The container shipping industry is facing three more years of overcapacity and financial pain because of slowing global trade and a bloated order book of large vessels, forcing Drewry to slash its growth forecast for 2015 and revise down estimates for future years.The London-based analyst said in...
  • APL to have full control over new North Asia-US West Coast service
    APL will call at Dutch Harbor on its new service to Los Angeles.HONG KONG - Container line APL has launched a weekly service connecting North Asia markets with the U.S. West Coast using U.S.-flagged vessels in a speedy transit that will be controlled by the carrier from end-to-end, including the...
  • Soft economy, slow volume growth for surface transport seen ahead
    MEMPHIS - Those in the U.S. surface transportation sector can buckle up for more of the same, so long as the national economy continues to creep along at its current pace. Softness in the overall economy should continue to slow most growth for the surface transportation sector, according to economists and...
  • West Coast port crisis casts a long fall shadow
    MEMPHIS - The "echoes" of the West Coast port crisis may still be heard in soft freight demand, pressures on truck rates and high inventory levels, speakers said at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference here Wednesday. The labor dispute that practically shut down West Coast ports from November last year...

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • Oceania reveals Sirena deployment
    Oceania Cruises plans to deploy its recent second-hand acquisition to journeys in the Caribbean and Pacific regions after a $40m refurbishment.
  • Larger claims hit TT Club
    Profitability of liner shipping mutual more than halved through first eight months.
  • Bahri profit soars
    Saudi Arabian state shipowner Bahri has seen earnings jump in the third quarter in strong tanker markets.
  • $100m for TEN
    Greece's Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has secured $100m in revenue by fixing out its three LR2 tankers.
  • Sainty bosses held
    Prosecutors in China's Jiangsu province have arrested the former chairman of Sainty Marine and a former executive.
  • Diana secures bulker cash
    Greece's Diana Shipping has tapped ING Bank in London for $39.68m to finance two bulkers.
  • Port model questioned
    A case that could change how public ports are organised in Norway and other countries will be heard in Luxembourg next month.
  • Two to three years
    Executives at some of world's largest public tanker owners threw their weight behind a cyclical market recovery in London yesterday.
  • Crew held over capsize
    Brazilian authorities are tackling an oil spill from a livestock carrier that capsized at the dock in Barcarena as local reports said thousands of cattle have been killed.
  • India boosts boxships
    Coastal containerships operating in India are to benefit from tax breaks on fuel.
  • Sekimizu's views "a danger"
    Marshall Islands registry strongly opposes IMO chief's stance on CO2 emissions.
  • Zim "hires IPO banks"
    Israel's Zim is staying quiet on a report that it has hired two banks to carry out its long-planned IPO next year.
  • HHIC on course
    Philippines-based Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) is beating its Korean sister yard to its newbuilding target in 2015.
  • Arrow leaks 45 years on
    The wreck of a notorious Onassis tanker has spilled oil once more off the coast of Canada.
  • CMB chops loss
    Marc Saverys-led diversified owner posts smaller deficit in Q3 ahead of delisting.
  • Is OPEC's public image limited?
    Oil exporting cartel OPEC is worried about its image, an internal report has revealed.
  • Scam email hits Red Funnel
    UK ferry operator Red Funnel has warned recipients not to open a fake confirmation email that will land them with a nasty virus.
  • Wetering was bankrupt
    Dutch yard group Wetering Rotterdam's ship repair business was bankrupt when compatriot Damen bought it this week.
  • ORIG may start scrapping
    Ocean Rig says it may consider scrapping some of its older rigs despite them being less than 15 years old.
  • APL's 'speedy' US service
    APL is set to launch a new weekly US-flagged service connecting North Asia with the US West Coast as well as serve inland regions via rail.
  • Wartsila in bio-fuel study
    Wartsila has teamed-up with GoodFuels Marine and Boskalis to collaborate research into the potential for marine bio-fuels.
  • Cataferry goes to Incat
    Incat Crowther has been commissioned to design a 90-foot catamaran passenger ferry for a Malaysian customer Cataferry.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • WLS: Capacity growth flat during peak season
  • Intermarine to add six ships to its fleet
  • U.S. exports decline in August
  • U.S. steel exports inch up in August
  • CEVA UK wins $400m in retail fashion contracts
  • Drewry: Container shipping facing three more years of overcapacity
  • BWR: APL unveils new transpacific loop
  • ODFL to partner with Mallory Alexander
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings and Maine Pointe
  • ZIM plans initial public offering for 2016
  • CBP seizes over $8m in cocaine at Port Everglades

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 8, 2015
  • Fuel efficiency attracts investors, says shipowner
    High-single-digit yields possible, a conference is told.
  • Fuel oil stocks set record for fourth time since July
    Singapore onshore stocks up 9% week-on-week.
  • Docked ship sinks, spills fuel oil
    In Brazilian port of Barcarena.
  • Maersk: 'Still not at ease' over ECA enforcement
    Non-compliance rates of about about 6% are 'not good enough'.
  • More doubts about viability of Arctic shipping route
    'Profound Changes in sea ice are not retooling global trade routes.'
  • 45-year old wreck springs leak
    Canadian tanker split bunker fuel in 1970 disaster.
  • Iran looks to bunker market to boost fuel oil sales
    Fuel oil demand from country's power stations down almost 28%.
  • Horizon eyes Mauritian opportunity
    Island state intent on developing maritime industries.
  • GPS Bunkers bags major deal in India
    Contract said to be 'largest' recorded in India.
  • Soyuz Bunkering exits Singapore market
    Key traders have left the firm, sources say.
  • Crude softens as US inventories, production climb
    US-wide stockpiles rose for a second week.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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