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August 10, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rates fall 24.9pc to US$833/TEU, Asia-Med off 21.4pc
  • US Containerised imports expected to rise 3.6pc in August - Port Tracker
  • Hong Kong Marine Department issues warning after fatal barge loading
  • DHL profit down 29.3pc to US$357 million, but sales up 7.3pc
  • Seattle, Tacoma ports launch '3rd biggest cargo gateway in North America'
  • Bombardier beat 2 Chinese rivals to win Israeli electric locomotive deal
  • Quarterly Canada-US international railway box volume up 4.5pc
  • MSC looks set to be world's largest shipping line with 19,000+ TEUers
  • OOIL to sell 8,063-TEU ship to Global Ship Lease for US$53.6 million
  • EU, Vietnam reach 'finely tuned' deal on removing most tariffs
  • Kobe port's volumes rise 5pc to 893,425 TEU from January-April
  • Box Ship Inc. shares plunge 19pc in 4 weeks to negative rating
  • Global air cargo demand to 'disappoint' in 2015 after 1.2pc June rise
  • Middle Eastern carriers show strong steady growth in June
  • Iran Air awaits lifting of sanctions to update fleet

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 9, 2015
  • AMTOI commences its Eastern Chapter in Kolkata
  • Expanded Suez Canal to boost traffic & revenue
  • Coal imports decline by 11 pc in July
  • Toyota to export more Etios cars to nine countries
  • Wheat imports hit by price volatility in Australia
  • APSEZ updates on Mundra rail movement
  • Break-bulk steel cargo of SAIL & JSPL being moved by sea from Kolkata to Chittagong
  • Kandla Port resumes container handling after 2 years
  • KPSAA felicitates Capt. H. K. Sibal for his distinguished services to Kandla Port
  • The impasse continues at GTI
  • Delhi Customs Clearing Agents Association elects office-bearers & Managing Committee members
  • Gateway Distriparks improves operating margin in Q1, but sees marginal drop in consolidated profits
  • Japan agrees to relax JICA loan terms for WDFC projects
  • Centre imposes 10 pc import duty on wheat
  • Forex reserves down $ 187.6 m to $ 353.46 bn
  • Govt to invest INR 30,552.45 cr. in 19 sectors: Sitharaman
  • Incentives to SEZs resulted in loss of INR 77,694.37 cr. revenue to govt
  • India to defer EU free trade talks
  • INR ends strong against dollar at 63.81
  • Steel makers seek imposition of safeguard duty on imports
  • China's manufacturing growth stalls in July

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • France widens search for MH370 debris
    Maritime patrols have increased their presence around the French island of La Réunion, where debris strongly suspected to have come from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was found last week. In the wake of criticism that the island's authorities were not doing enough to look for more floating
  • Wärtsilä to power world's first LNG dredger
    Finland-based Wärtsilä has confirmed it will supply dual-fuel LNG/diesel engines for Belgium dredging major DEME's 8,000m³ Antigoon class trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Scheldt River. One of two dual-fuel (DF) TSHDs ordered by DEME, Scheldt River will be joined by the smaller Minerva, a
  • Suez Canal dredging plans still waiting
    Plans to dredge a further 9.5 km channel at Port Said as well as to develop the entire region surrounding the New Suez Canal remain on hold, reports suggest. The Cairo Post quoted Suez Canal Authority (SCA) chairman Mohab Mamish as stating that the SCA had agreed to contract the 'Alliance of
  • Double blow for Adani's Australian coal port and mine
    Adani's port, mine and rail project in North East Australia suffered a double blow this week. A court overruled a government go ahead for its Carmichael mine and Australia's biggest bank withdrew funding support. On 5 August the Federal Court upheld a challenge by a local environmental group
  • MAN power for Van Oord dredgers
    Dutch dredging giant Van Oord has placed an order for complete MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion packages for two 17,000 m³ trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs). Being built by Spanish yard Construcciones Navales del Norte in Bilbao, the comprehensive MAN packages consist of: 6L48/60CR engines;
  • Car carrier sector enjoying improved outlook
    The outlook in the car carrier sector appears to be brightening as slower fleet growth and rising demand have led to better vessel utilisation, according to shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo. "Based upon our proprietary car market model we expect only slightly increasing utilisation of the
  • Japan escorts eight commercial ships off Somalia in July
    Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) vessels escorted eight commercial ships in the waters of the Gulf of Aden off Somalia in July to protect them against pirate attacks, the Japanese transport ministry said on 7 August. The eight ships were all foreign-registered, including one vessel operated by a
  • Australia, PNG hunt for slave ships
    Australian and Papua New Guinea authorities this week launched a joint operation to hunt down vessels in the Torres Strait suspected of human trafficking and exploiting slave labour. The operation follows the rescue of indentured crew from the Honduran flagged Blissful Reefer in Papua New Guinea
  • Hanjin Shipping posts continued profit
    Hanjin Shipping has continued profitability for the second quarter of 2015, posting a net profit of KRW104.3 billion (USD94 million), reversing its second-quarter 2014 loss of KRW199.7 billion. The biggest container shipping company in South Korea had already returned to black for the first quarter
  • LNG Power places order for 200 LNG-powered ships at Honghua
    Shanghai-based shipping company LNG Power on 7 August placed an order for 200 LNG-powered vessels at Honghua Offshore Oil & Gas, according to Chinese shipping news site Eworldship.com. These 200 vessels include 100 750 dwt ships, 50 950 dwt ships, and 50 1,350 dwt ships, with a total investment of
  • Hutchison Australian terminals shut down, 100 workers sacked
    Hutchison Port Holdings locked its gates at its Sydney and Brisbane terminals on 7 August, after sacking 100 out of their total workforce of 224 dockworkers by text and email in the middle of the night. As angry workers protested outside its gates, security guards, border patrol, and police were
  • South Korean shipping fund gets go-ahead
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) announced on 6 August the establishment of a shipping guarantee agency to assist shipping companies that have been struggling in the country. Through a press statement, the MOF said, "Approximately 40 domestic shipping companies agreed on
  • Sainty Marine's seven bank accounts still frozen
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine said on 7 August that seven bank accounts of the company and its subsidiaries were still frozen by applications of its creditors. The creditors comprise the Bank of Suzhou, the Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank, and Wuxi Hualian Technology, a stock filing of

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • GRI farce goes on as Asia-Europe carriers are forced to discount rates to fill ships
  • Lufthansa Cargo claims simpler pricing structure is easier and more realistic
  • KTZE and DHL sign up to give China-Europe rail freight a Kazakhstan boost

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • Tanker demand for crude and residuals to rise
  • New paddlewheeler launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding
  • T&T Salvage responds quickly to barge collision, fire
  • BSEE inspectors keep sharp eye on Shell
  • Coast Guard captures cocaine-laden semi-submersible
  • Fincantieri Marine, Gibbs & Cox in joint R&D effort

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • Port of Vancouver settles lawsuit covering Vancouver Energy lease
  • Executive lineup changing for VT Halter Marine, Inc.
  • Alaska Air Group buying back up to $1 billion in stock shares
  • Washington State Ferries begins Mukilteo tank farm pier demolition
  • New app displays artworks from Seattle-Tacoma Airport

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • Benchmark VLCC spot rate lowest in eight and a half months
    Middle East-East Asia earnings have more than halved since July 20 due to weak August charter demand
  • Cosco and China Shipping to speed up consolidation with joint reform group
    Full integration is expected around 2017
  • Ship boarded after sailing in wrong lane in Channel
    Musketier now under French marine gendarme tug escort
  • Big logistics cluster project takes shape in Oakland
    Former army base to expand cargo operations at US shipping gateway
  • Carriers fail to make August GRIs stick
    Asia-Europe and Transpacific rates fall as supply/demand imbalance continues to hinder GRI longevity
  • Dynagas seals deal to take over five Yamal LNG carriers
    Ships were to have been owned by Sovcomflot but financing barriers forced change
  • Hanjin Shipping reports $89m profit in second quarter
    Result is boosted by one-off gains in share sales and forex gains
  • Bulker owner Courage Marine warns of loss
    Hong Kong company, hit by low rates, to take impairments on vessel values

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • US imports forecast to rise moderately in August
    Import cargo volumes at the largest U.S. container gateways are forecast to rise 3.6 percent year-over-year this month as shippers gear up for the beginning of the peak season. Imports for the year are expected to be up 4.2 percent over 2014 figures, according to the most recent Global Port Tracker...
  • "K" Line wins vessel speed reduciton awards both the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) received awards for achievement of high compliance rate for their vessel speed reduction programs from both the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in 2014. The Port Authorities have implemented the vessel speed reduction programs asking vessels to comply with the speed limit of...
  • Trial with free tire check in port of Rotterdam
    Drivers leaving the terminal of APM Terminals MVII on Maasvlakte 2 can check the tire pressure of their trucks quickly and free of charge. This free tire check uses sensors in the road. When a truck passes them at low speed, a smiley shows the driver that the tire pressure...
  • Trucking employment above pre-recession peak and rising
    U.S. trucking employment rose for the fourth straight month in July, as the U.S. economy and freight demand continued to expand at a moderate pace and trucking companies scrambled to hire drivers. At the same time, federal employment data show transportation firms, including truckload and less-than-truckload carriers, are struggling to find...
  • APMT terminal at NY-NJ closes after dockworker death
    APM Terminal's Elizabeth terminal at the Port of New York-New Jersey was closed Friday afternoon after a top loader struck and killed a female dockworker. The unnamed 40-year-old female employee died about 1:20 p.m., according to NJ.com. APMT Elizabeth sent out a notification that operations had halted roughly an hour later. The...
  • CEVA profit soars on new business model
    LONDON - CEVA's second-quarter earnings surged 25 percent as it continued to reap the benefits of a new business model and maintained ocean and air freight volumes in the face of uneven global demand. The Netherlands-based supply chain management company booked adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization of $75...
  • Matson gains trans-Pacific market share, higher rates
    At a time when carriers complain that their industry has been commoditized, Matson's ability to grab market share on the China to West Coast market at a time when many shippers are continuing to avoid the West Coast shows the willingness of some shippers to pay higher rates for expedited...
  • Labor talks fail to reopen APMT Mumbai
    Trucks lined up at Jawaharlal Nehru Port TrustAll operations at Gateway Terminals India, or APMT Mumbai, continue to be shut down after conciliatory efforts by stakeholders to settle a prolonged labor contract dispute related to rubber-tired gantry crane operations collapsed Friday afternoon, forcing ocean carriers to reroute vessels and causing...
  • Orbcomm loses money after container tracking satellite trouble
    Orbcomm Inc. swung to a $12.2 million loss in the second quarter, after expenses mounted in the wake of recent acquisitions and the company lost communication with one of its low-earth-orbiting satellites. The New Jersey-based asset-tracking company posted a 971.4 percent year-over-year net loss in the second quarter. The firm, nevertheless,...
  • APMT Mumbai still shut down
    Trucks lined up at Jawaharlal Nehru Port TrustAll operations at Gateway Terminals India, or APMT Mumbai, continue to be shut down after conciliatory efforts by stakeholders to settle a prolonged labor contract dispute related to rubber-tired gantry crane operations collapsed Friday afternoon, forcing ocean carriers to reroute vessels and causing...
  • APM Terminals buys Italian reefer terminal
    Port Vado LigureLONDON - APM Terminals has acquired the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal alongside its Vado container port on Italy's North West coast which is due to open in 2018. The Maersk group's port arm did not disclose how much it paid the GF Group, an Italian reefer ship operator and...
  • Hutchison to close Sydney terminal, locks out Brisbane workers
    Workers and police gather at Port Botany after HPH laid off dozens via text and email late at night. Hutchison Port Holdings will close its Sydney terminal three years after entering the Australian market, and has locked out workers at the facility and its Brisbane terminal. The company reportedly notified...
  • Marad seeks to change how it awards ship subsidy contracts
    The U.S. Maritime Administration is seeking public comment on proposed regulatory changes to implement recent statutory revisions in the Maritime Security Program, which subsidizes commercial operation of militarily useful U.S.-flag ships. Marad is proposing a new priority system for awarding contracts to operators of the 60 ships covered by MSP. First...
  • Cosco-China Shipping rumor again lifts markets
    It will not be easy to merge this spider web of China's state-owned shipping ownership.HONG KONG - The rumor that China's two main shipping lines, Cosco and China Shipping, planned to merge was again wreaking havoc with the financial markets today as stock prices for the state-owned companies soared enough...
  • Georgia aims to double container volume by 2020
    Port of BatumiST PETERSBURG - The Georgian government expects annual container traffic through the country's seaports to roughly double to 1 million 20-foot-equivalent units by 2020, due to growth in the region and the expansion of it two major seaports, Poti and Batumi. Container volume through Georgia's seaports will exceed 500,000 TEUs...
  • Frankfurt cargo declines continues
    Frankfurt AirportLONDON - Frankfurt airport, Europe's largest air freight hub, posted another monthly decline in traffic in June, tracking slowing growth at its largest customer, Lufthansa Cargo. The 2.5 percent year-over-year drop to 174,000 tonnes (191,802 tons) left first half-volume down 2.1 percent at 1.02 million tonnes. Lufthansa Cargo's volume dipped 0.8...
  • Asia-Europe rate records its biggest ever weekly fall
    HONG KONG - Any hope that spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade would hold on to last week's solid gains were dashed as the rate dropped by the largest weekly amount ever recorded by the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI), falling by $276 to $833 per 20-foot container. Click to EnlargeAfter...
  • China's e-commerce giants target inland
    HONG KONG - The growth of e-commerce in China's rural areas is outpacing that in major cities with Alibaba Group estimating the potential market in the countryside could be as much as $70 billion by next year.This is attracting huge interest from online shopping giants such as Alibaba and its...
  • Normal service resumes as Asia-Europe GRIs fail to stick
    HONG KONG - Any hope that spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade would hold on to last week's solid gains were dashed as the rate dropped sharply to $833 per 20-foot container, according to the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI).After a year of record lows and...
  • Hanjin turnaround on track with second profitable quarter
    HONG KONG - Hanjin Shipping became the latest container carrier to report a solid second quarter as lower bunker fuel prices, trimmed routes and an appreciating currency enabled the line to post a $94 million net profit.The positive result by the Korean giant follows profitable quarters from the big three...
  • The path to prosperity in Ulaanbaatar
    On Tuesday, 11 August 2015, the Economic Club of Ulaanbaatar will present Ken Schoolland, Associate Professor of Economics and Political Science from Hawaii, to speak on the topic of "Trade, Migration and Entrepreneurship: Path to Prosperity" from 12-2.00pm at the Tuushin Hotel. With experience as Associate Professor of Economics and Political...
  • Nation's top truckers to compete in St. Louis
    Arlington, Va. - Next week, more than 400 top professional truck drivers from across the country will head to St. Louis for the 78th annual "Super Bowl of Safety," the 2015 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships, hosted by American Trucking Associations. "Safety is the trucking industry's...
  • The CMA CGM Laperouse and CMA CGM Titan lead inaugural procession of the New Suez Canal
    The CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping group, is pleased to announce that the CMA CGM LAPEROUSE and the CMA CGM TITAN are positioned at the head of the vessel procession during the New Suez Canal inauguration, on Thursday August, 6th. The CMA CGM Group, the third largest container shipping...
  • Con-way names Michael Kucinski director of sales
    ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Con-way Multimodal, the freight brokerage division of San Francisco-based Menlo Logistics, announced that Michael R. Kucinski has been named director of sales for the organization. In his new role, Kucinski becomes the sales leader for Con-way Multimodal. He will be responsible for developing sales and...
  • Philadelphia port moves forward on new cargo facility
    The Southport site the Port of Philadelphia is seeking to develop.The Port of Philadelphia, one of the fastest growing import ports in the U.S., is one step closer to building a cargo facility, container or otherwise, after it announced a request for qualifications. The development is slated for three parcels, totalling...
  • Chicago inland port gains logistics provider, shipper tenants
    One of the largest U.S. inland ports continues to grow, with one logistics provider planning to open a 1.1 million square foot distribution center and a grain shipper moving to the Chicago area site served by intermodal rail. The new Class-A facility in CenterPoint Intermodal Center, in Joliet, Illinois, will be...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • Alaska alleges violations
    Alaska officials have alleged environmental violations against major cruise lines, Norwegian Cruise Line said.
  • TK arms 'on track'
    Teekay chief executive Peter Evensen said two daughter companies have what it takes to fund their capital commitments.
  • Nobu Su charged in Brazil
    Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) chairman Nobu Su was among six people charged as Brazil's bribery scandal rolls on.
  • Teekay Tankers sells shares
    Teekay Tankers will bank $90.5m from share sales days after emerging the winner of the race for the Principal Maritime (Princimar) fleet.
  • Teekay's trump card
    Teekay Tankers' ability to swallow the Principal Maritime fleet in one bite pushed it to the front of the $662m takeover race, its chief executive confirmed.
  • Lauritzen in capesize exit?
    J Lauritzen of Denmark looks to have exited the capesize market.
  • Good times, bad times
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Seconds for SALT team
    Scorpio Bulkers executives have bought shares in the company for the second time in as many weeks.
  • Chinese merger in the making?
    Are Chinese giants Cosco and China Shipping finally set for a mega-merger?
  • Honghua in 200-vessel order
    China's LNG Power Shipping has placed a massive order for the construction of 200 LNG-powered vessels at Honghua Offshore Oil & Gas.
  • Vale scraps capesize
    Vale of Brazil has sold the 160,000-dwt bulker Ore Alegria (built 1997) for demolition, sources say.
  • Hadjipateras in TC hint
    Dorian LPG hinted at further time charter contracts for newbuildings following a couple of period deals in June.
  • Toei posts mixed numbers
    Toei Reefer Line has recorded a stronger first quarter profit.
  • Premuda sells panamax
    Italian owner Premuda has sold its oldest tanker as it posted a bigger loss for the first six months of the year.
  • Viking sees two tough years
    Viking Supply Ships predicted a difficult couple of years for the offshore support vessel sector as it reported its second quarter results today.
  • Hanjin swings to profit
    Hanjin Shipping sprang back into the black in the second quarter of 2015 and has high hopes for the remainder of the year.
  • Genting eyes Lloyd Werft
    Malaysian cruise giant wants stake in German shipbuilder.
  • Arctic JV goes ahead
    Paris-listed seismic giant CGG and Russia's largest shipowner, SCF Group (Sovcomflot), have formally registered a joint-venture company focused on coldwater surveys, despite tough times in the seismic market.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • Suez container terminal expects more traffic from canal expansion
  • Container rates to Northwest Europe drop dramatically
  • APM Terminals acquires Italian reefer terminal
  • UK firms form joint freight forwarding venture in Romania
  • CEVA reports mixed Q2 results
  • Seago Line offers new rail connection
  • Multiple first in port pests discovered in Philadelphia
  • Lithium battery ground transportation regulations go into force
  • Deutsche Post Q2 earnings drop due to postal strike in Germany
  • GIP reportedly looks to sell London City Airport
  • Hanjin Shipping reports strong Q2 results

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 7, 2015
  • Diesel-electric icebreaker 'successfully passes ice-trials'
    New-generation Aker Arc130A designed to service the Arctic terminal at the Gazprom Neft Novoportovskoye field in Orenburg.
  • Typhoon damage restricts operations at Port of Saipan
    No vessels are permitted to dock or unload during the night.
  • Aegean analysts say 'buy'
    See big upside for the marine fuel supplier's share price.
  • European fuel oil stocks surge
    Inventories have jumped almost 20% week-on-week.
  • 'Super-algae' could unlock biofuel potential
    Scientists identify strains that are 'ideal sources of biofuel'.
  • Bunker company recording losses
    Founding partner blames failed West African venture but says other Endofa units are profitable.
  • Steady as she goes at Wilh. Wilhelmsen
    Good Q2 volumes in shipping segment offset by higher net bunker costs.
  • Chinese fuel oil demand up in June
    Bitumen blend imports almost triple on year, shows data.
  • Egypt: Suez canal projects to strengthen bunker activity
    'Clear message that Egypt is coming back strongly', says Minister.
  • Hybrid fuels have made purchasing 'more difficult'
    Bunker buyers should 'understand what they are buying', says MD of ship management company.
  • Shanghai-based firm orders 200 LNG-fuelled vessels
    Total number of LNG-powered orders at 400 to date, says report.
  • Bunker buyers should be 'very clear' on purchases, says shipmanager
    'Important' to know whole fuel chain, says Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement spokesman.
  • INTERTANKO worries Nigeria may ban more ships
    Organisation still waiting for a response from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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