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July 10, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM increases Asia-Europe rate US$950/TEU from August 1
  • Important role Greece plays in box shipping eclipses domestic turmoil
  • Port Tracker: High hopes for 7pc import increase for back-to-school season
  • Maersk orders nine 14,000 TEUers for US$1.1 billion to fly S'pore flag
  • Mega-ships create worst congestion at LA-LB, NY-NJ, despite denials
  • Taiwan's Kaohsiung port seeks international bidders for box ship berthsv
  • Hutchison withdraws from Italy's poorly positioned Port of Taranto
  • Lack of consumer demand worldwide indicates growth of idle fleet
  • Hong Kong dredging at Kwai Tsing terminals to continue 24/7 for 3 months
  • Verifavia launches CO2 emissions verification service as EU rules kick in
  • WFS acquires 51 per cent stake in Fraport cargo services
  • Airbus to set up A330 completion and delivery centre in Tianjin
  • Warehouse helps fly fruit and veg from inside India to nearby markets

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • Evergreen recognised as 'Best Global Shipping Line'
  • G6 Alliance announces schedule update between Asia & Europe
  • Maersk Line orders more mega vessels
  • UASC achieves ISO 27001 certification for information security system
  • V-Care Logistics handles hydraulic mobile crane consignment from ICD-Ahmedabad
  • Centre mulling importing 5,000 t of urad dal to curb escalating prices
  • Groundnut exports up by 39 pc in 2014-15
  • Oilmeal shipments decline steeply by 34 pc in June
  • Port of Antwerp sets up 'One Belt, One Road' taskforce
  • CONCOR's perishable cargo centre now fully operational
  • Kerala millers urge Centre to refrain from imposing import duty on wheat
  • BRICS central banks sign opening pact on currency reserve pool
  • US trade deficit widens to $ 41.9 bn in May

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Award for US full truckload carrier
  • More brokerage experience for Macropoint
  • 3,000 t of LNG modules on the move
  • Belgian carrier names GSSA
  • Parker Harrison VP of procurement
  • Setting another milestone in Liverpool Shipping
  • Takeover in Barcelona
  • Crumbling and rumbling
  • Biomass supply chain hits new high
  • Sweeping changes at Scania
  • Mile Point fairway improvement scheme kicks off
  • Logistics connectivity reaches UN doors
  • Partnership to transport eco-friendly materials
  • Newcomer takes reins at Röhlig
  • Nine more box giants for the high seas
  • Azal switching to B787 for Beijing service
  • Flydubai to Faisalabad

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • MSC Cruises drops calls at Tunisia
    MSC Cruises has dropped calls at Tunisia from its 2015/16 winter programme, linking its decision to last week's declaration of a state of emergency in the north African country. The company told IHS Maritime that a total of 24 cruises would be affected and that its decision was irrevocable. "The
  • COSCO reports June dip in shipping volume
    Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping's June shipping volume has fallen from a year ago, although total volumes for the year to June were still up. June saw 1.2 million tonnes shipped, a drop of 8.7% (0.11 million tonnes) on a year ago. The six-month comparison shows 8.1 million tonnes shipped this year,
  • US retailers raise box forecast
    Demand for container imports during this year's back-to-school and holiday shipping seasons will get a boost from higher-than-expected consumer spending, a major US box importer group predicts. The National Retail Federation (NRF) raised monthly year on year growth estimates for the summer and fall

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • Shippers are looking to air cargo as terror threat to cross-Channel services grows
  • Postal workers strike averted as DP-DHL and union talks finally reach agreement

Marine Logweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • BC Ferries shortlists three for Spirit LNG conversions
  • Majestic Fast Ferry picks Incat Crowther design
  • He's back: Billy Smith rejoins Trinity Yachts
  • Matsonia back steaming, after losing power north of Hawaii
  • ABS to class Maersk 19,630 TEU newbuilds
  • New Wärtsilä unit trades OEM parts for classic engines
  • Crowley promotes Parker Harrison to VP procurement

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • Subaru of America distribution center to open at Port of Portland business park
  • Port tracker report for July predicts increase in imports
  • Rail association releases weekly freight traffic report
  • Port of Vancouver, USA CEO calls for oil facility review schedule
  • Port of Camas-Washougal names contractor for Steigerwald Commerce Center project

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • Non-dom tax changes include sweeteners, says Moore Stephens
    Proposed new rules could prove helpful, accountancy firm argues
  • Sinotrans Shipping warns of worse earnings in first half
    Bulker owner succumbs to weak market conditions
  • Sharp jump in southeast Asia maritime crime
    Region saw 120 incidents in first half of year, according to Dryad
  • Suezmaxes to challenge aframaxes' grip on their Kozmino stronghold
    Work to be completed this summer at Russian port will enable larger tankers to berth and load cargoes
  • China Shipping Group promises $49m stock buying spree
    Move comes after share prices of CSCL and CSD collapse by 40%
  • 'Better drachma with tax exemption than euro without' - Greek shipping mulls Grexit options
    Benefits of drachma outweigh heavy-handed EU 'reforms', claims tanker owner
  • Lloyd's Register verifies OOCL for key emissions standards
    Hong Kong-listed line says it continues to stretch the 'rigour' of its environmental performance
  • LR2 product tanker spot earnings hit record high
    Asian demand for naphtha coupled with new Middle Eastern refinery capacity boosts sector to new levels
  • RMT calls off CalMac ferry strike
    Friday's strike on Clyde-Hebrides routes called off to allow for further talks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • World Shipping, Inc. invests in cultivating future industry professionals
    CLEVELAND, OH - World Shipping, Inc. experienced a significant period of growth in Q4 2014 that has continued into the first half of 2015. An increased customer base and business volume has prompted World Shipping to grow its team of best-in-class supply chain professionals as well as continue to maintain...
  • The CMA CGM GEORG FORSTER, CMA CGM Group's largest vessel, christened in Hamburg
    The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce that the CMA CGM GEORG FORSTER, the Group's largest vessel, was christened today in Hamburg, Germany. The christening, in line with the great seafaring tradition, took place in presence of Jacques R. Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CMA CGM Group,...
  • Machinists union could gain jobs through ruling against ILWU
    Cranes at the Port of Tacoma.A ruling by the National Labor Relations Board in a jurisdictional dispute between the West Coast longshoremen and a union representing machinists could result in a number of job gains and millions of dollars in back wages and benefits for the latter if it is...
  • TT Club Urges Immediate Action on Box Weighing
    Unlike the CTU Code, which forensically seeks to identify the chain of responsibility for everyone involved in the movement of freight, the amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) mandating the verification of gross mass of container overtly only names the 'shipper', the 'master' and the 'terminal...
  • CaroTrans resumes direct service to LA as congestion eases
    CaroTrans Thursday announced it would resume its direct, weekly import service between Rotterdam and Antwerp and the Port of Los Angeles, backing reports that U.S. West Coast port congestion is finally easing almost six months after labor disputes there came to a close. The resumption of the CaroTrans West Coast service...
  • Gwangyang dredges to better handle larger ships
    The South Korean port of Gwangyang will dredge one of its fairways to better serve larger ships, as sediment accumulation has reduced the channels depths. The port must dredge the fairway because even while its depth is listed at 72 feet, the accumulation of sediment over time has made the actual...
  • FMC's Lidinsky: US port congestion benefiting Canada, Mexico
    A container is lifted at the Port of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico.Congestion at U.S. ports is providing cargo interests with additional incentives to use ports in Canada and Mexico, and the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will monitor the trend, FMC member Richard Lidinsky said. Lidinsky discussed the use of Canadian and Mexican...
  • Crowley names Miller VP, corporate and marketing communications
    JACKSONVILLE, Florida; July 9, 2015 - Crowley Maritime Corp. announced today that Mark Miller has been promoted to vice president, corporate and marketing communications, within Crowley's corporate services group. He will remain based in Jacksonville and continue to report to Carl Fox senior vice president, corporate services. Miller directs all aspects...
  • PierPass to hike fee, citing higher ILWU costs
    Trucks entering terminal gates at the Port of Los Angeles. The traffic mitigation fee charged on container movements at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will increase to $69.17 per 20-foot-equivalent unit from the current $66.50 per-TEU fee, effective Aug. 1. John Cushing, president of PierPass Inc., said the increase...
  • Matson ship resumes voyage after engine failure
    The Matson Matsonia at the Port of Oakland.A mechanical problem that caused a Matson Navigation Co. vessel to lose power en route to Honolulu on Wednesday was corrected that evening and the ship has resumed its voyage. Matson spokesman Jeff Hull said the Matsonia 548W is now scheduled to arrive in...
  • African ports scramble for land to expand as demand rises
    African ports are finding themselves without the land needed for expansion that their growing economies and consumer demand necessitate, forcing them to create it for themselves. With competition for space is intensifying around Africa's coastal cities as urbanization gains momentum, ports are using dredged material and reclaiming land to expand container...
  • North American truck orders slide for fourth month straight
    Net orders for Class 8 trucks in North America fell in June for the fourth consecutive month, but that's no cause of concern, according to transportation research firm FTR. Net orders fell 25 percent last month year-over-year to 19,624 units. The market, however, remains robust in what is otherwise a typically...
  • Veracruz, Lazaro Cardenas focus of major Mexican port investment
    When it comes to containerized traffic in manufactured goods, the key ports in Mexico's $5 billion port infrastructure initiative will remain Veracruz on the Gulf, where volumes have soared from 543,000 TEUs in 2001 to nearly 850,000 in 2014 and a projected 894,000 TEUs this year, and Lazaro Cardenas along...
  • Shippers view carrier alliances as bulwarks for competition
    WASHINGTON - The grouping of the world's largest container lines into four large alliances covering all east-west trades has had an unexpected result: Shippers no longer view alliances as potential vehicles for rate collusion, and, in fact, have come to appreciate their ability to prop up smaller lines that are...
  • DHL placates union, moves forward on low-cost units
    LONDON - Germany's Deutsche Post is pushing ahead with plans for new low-cost DHL parcel delivery companies in its domestic market after resolving a long-running dispute with unions that had led to a series of strikes over the past three months. The Verdi union dropped its opposition to Deutsche Post's plan...
  • Converting Trade Data to Gold
    Increasingly companies across all industries are adopting data-driven decision making in their strategic planning and with good reason. Companies that follow data-driven decision methodologies are 3 times more likely to execute their decisions as intended. But what many companies are learning the hard way is that data alone does not...
  • TNT names Galvin managing director, Thailand
    Bangkok - 10 July 2015 TNT, the leading domestic and international provider of integrated express services, has appointed Gina Galvin as managing director of TNT Express Worldwide (Thailand). Ms. Galvin brings to the company extensive and well-proven business management experience, particularly in the express and air transportation businesses, and with her...
  • Lufthansa Cargo volume drops as strikes loom
    LONDON - Lufthansa Cargo's traffic shrank in June as the German carrier failed to sell all of its extra capacity, pushing its load factor close to a six year low as it braces for more pilot strikes. Freight traffic dipped 0.8 percent to 136,000 metric tons (149,114 tons), taking the total...
  • Cochin gains call as intra-Asia trade booms
    Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at India's Port of CochinShippers using Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at India's Port of Cochin can capitalize on a new intra-Asia connection from the Galex Consortium, which added a weekly call at the DP World facility. The Galex Alliance comprises Emirates Shipping Line, Hanjin Shipping, Korea...
  • Shanghai volume slows as shipping enters peak season
    Port of ShanghaiHONG KONG - Shanghai has reported a 4.5 percent increase in volumes during the first six months compared to last year, but the growth has been slowing in the months leading up to what the industry hopes will be a peak season.The Shanghai International Port Group announced that...
  • Direct Kuala Lumpur link paying off for IAG Cargo
    KUALA LUMPUR - IAG Cargo has reported huge growth out of Kuala Lumpur to North America, Africa and the Middle East this year and expects that to continue following the launch of direct services to the Malaysian capital in the middle of the year.Cargo sales to North America rose 85...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • Key US grain indicator sinks
    US grain inspections, an indicator of export shipments, fell significantly last week, according to a weekly report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  • MSP food fight emerges
    Two US congressmen have sent letters to Obama Administration officials questioning a reported plan to boost the government's stipend to shipowners participating in a military shipping programme.
  • Baltex open to expansion
    The Baltic Exchange will look into whether it can link its Baltex futures reporting system into other commodities trades now that it has the FFA platform on an even keel.
  • Happy couple
    An enlarged Frontline is set to post a profit of almost $400m this year and with hefty gains in the two years to follow, Arctic Securities says.
  • Craig: no regrets
    Aberdeen's Craig Group has no doubt it made the right call to beef up its fleet despite the offshore market's subsequent struggles.
  • Funds flee to commodities
    Chinese funds fleeing a crash in the domestic stock market have sought solace in commodities, experts say.
  • Non-dom battle ahead
    Shipping organisations will oppose new rules proposed by the British government to non-domicile tax status after 15 years of living in the UK.
  • Star Bulk supramax fixed
    Star Bulk Carriers has secured employment for one of its supramax vessels.
  • Matson ro-ro stalls
    A conro vessel owned by Matson has stalled off Honolulu as a result of a problem with its engine.
  • TUI Cruises funds duo
    TUI Cruises has secured financing for its latest newbuildings at Meyer Turku in Finland, according to one of the banks backing the loan.
  • An ill-timed exit
    A UK accident report has revealed how a watch officer (OOW) left an inexperienced crewman alone on the bridge before their tanker collided with a trawler.
  • Promising signs for VLs
    VLCC rates out of the Arabian Gulf for the Far East climbed strongly yesterday with optimism high with the August loading programme set to start.
  • Sainty ends Mingde rescue
    Sainty Marine has abandoned plans to takeover rival Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry.
  • Sinotrans warns on profit
    Weak dry bulk market sees Chinese owner predict lower earnings or potential loss in first half.
  • CSG to boost holdings
    Chinese state shipowner China Shipping Group (CSG) has pledged to increase stakes in its listed units to combat the turmoil in domestic stock markets.
  • Panama Canal seeks tanker
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is on the hunt for a suezmax tanker to be used for training purposes ahead of its expansion.
  • UK to remain "leader"
    The UK government's decision to cut corporation tax by 2% has been welcomed by the UK Chamber of Shipping on the grounds that it will strengthen the country's maritime position.
  • DFDS pumps in cash
    Denmark's DFDS Seaways and UK group Forth Ports are teaming up to invest more than EUR 6m ($6.63m) in a Scottish freight route.
  • USC tops Russian yards
    Russia's state holding group United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) delivered 39 ships in 2014, way ahead of its independent rivals.
  • Tankers barred
    Guards at the Libyan port of Ras Lanuf say they will arrest any tankers calling to load oil.
  • CalMac strike called off
    A strike planned to hit Scottish ferry services on Friday has been called off.
  • UK in non-dom shake-up
    The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer has unveiled reforms to the controversial non-dom tax system in Wednesday's UK Budget.
  • PACD delays Zonda again
    Idan Offer-controlled company decides to keep drillship at Samsung a little while longer.
  • Chief gets three months
    A former chief mate of a vessel found guilty of polluting by US authorities has been sentenced to a three month jail term Wednesday.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • CaroTrans resumes direct service to Los Angeles
  • UPS tests electrically-supported cargo bike
  • Port of Zeebrugge thrives in automotive sector
  • Logistics Park Kansas City upgrades facility
  • XPO's acquisition of Norbert Dentressangle hits 'unexpected roadblock'
  • New Yelp-style forwarder rating platform emerges
  • Dryad: Maritime crime on the rise in Southeast Asia

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 9, 2015
  • Lukoil dismisses money laundering, tax evasion claims
    Brought on by the Prosecution's Office in Ploesti, Romania.
  • Bunkering firm limits Cape Town ops to daylight hours
    Fuelling operations will now be conducted between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Fuel oil stocks still falling
    Arbitrage into Singapore will be down month-on-month.
  • Bunker player expands supply of ECA compliant products
    'MGO and ECA products are available in volume throughout the Gulf Coast.'
  • Scrubber move allays route cut fears
    DFDS secures ferry route with technology investment.
  • DFDS Seaways ferry to add scrubber
    'Will help to secure the long-term sustainability of the Rosyth-Zeebrugge route'.
  • Sulphur rules having 'immediate impact' on air quality
    Airborne SOx concentrations near Hong Kong terminals cut by 65%.
  • Marseille gets cold ironing
    Facility aimed at island ferry service.
  • LQM acquisition was cash deal
    Means growth for both companies, Bunker Holding group CEO tells Bunkerworld.
  • Hong Kong: Bunkering operations temporarily suspended
    Due to approaching typhoon, says bunker plays.
  • Shipowner adds fuel-saving car carrier to fleet
    Five more similar newbuildings to join fleet within the next two years.
  • Bunker trading sector has seen some 'very turbulent times'
    Fujairah-based bunker trading company is celebrating nearly a quarter of a century operations.
  • Spain and Russia may cooperate on bunkering
    Authorities looking to forge stronger economic ties.
  • Conference to discuss 'future of marine fuels'
    Event held as part of London International Shipping Week.
  • Bad weather delays oil recovery operations
    For two tugboats in St Lawrence Seaway.
  • Spain, Russia may cooperate on bunkering
    Authorities looking to forge stronger economic ties.
  • Conference to discuss on 'future of marine fuels'
    Event held as part of the London International Shipping Week.
  • Vessel fuel recovery operations interrupted
    Tugboats have sunk since a wee kago, according to Canadian Coast Guard.
  • Bunker demand strengthens at Russian ports
    More vessels calling between the Azov and Black seas.
  • WTI drops as US inventories rise
    WTI decreased by $0.68 to settle at $51.65 per barrel on the NYMEX.
  • Scotland's hydrogen-powered ferry a 'silly idea', says critic
    'Hydrogen is just about the worst energy carrier one could imagine particularly as a transport fuel,' scientist says.
  • Port of Rotterdam 'taking the lead' to develop LNG facilities
    Boasts the Maasvlakte-based Gate terminal, which is the first LNG import terminal in the Netherlands.

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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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