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September 11, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Port Tracker expects 1.2pc more US container imports in September
  • China trade has silver lining, 'healthier' than headline info suggests
  • Imports tumble as exports' fall slows to drive up China's trade surplus
  • Box Ship's shares dive 20pc over past month, down 56pc in last year
  • Uber-like Lalamove or Easy Van makes way both sides of China's border
  • Mideast materials handling exhibition in Dubai September 14-16
  • Floating oil storage, distribution industry meets in Singapore September 28
  • Demolition, reconstruction of jetty in Chai Wan to last 18 months
  • EMO Trans opens in Hong Kong offering range of 3PL services
  • NZB Airfreight expands its flying horse transport services to Heathrow
  • Leipzig/Halle Airport ups cargo 7.7pc in July to record 84,397 tonnes
  • Air China & South African Airways codeshare on China-Africa routes
  • Volga-Dnepr flies tall cypress trees from Czech Republic to Uzbekistan

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • Ashte CFS appoints Rajkumar Rawlani as CMD
  • Asian Worldwide Services (I) completes a year of successful operations
  • MLC assistance card launched to help seafarers in need
  • Soyameal exports decrease 72 pc
  • Haldia Dock Complex gets camera surveillance system
  • JN Port & Antwerp Port Authority reach out to customers in Ludhiana & Chandigarh
  • Weekly coal stocks at ports fall 3.8 pc
  • INSTC may soon become reality
  • DGFT launches certificate programme for ex-im trade
  • INR turns moderately weak against dollar
  • China's imports plunge by 13.8 pc in Aug.
  • The fraternity gathered to acknowledge excellence

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Stack up high with ultra tractor units
  • Navy veteran takes Mexico ops under wing
  • Prince George to be cargo gateway
  • Basel: twin-pronged terminal concept needed
  • 100 trucks to haul hydroelectric equipment
  • AF KLM Martinair Cargo introduces "real time care"
  • Boxes, boxes and yet more boxes in Shanghai
  • Sweeping changes across CSX board
  • Refugees could lend a hand in logistics sector
  • Long Beach setting records after 104 years
  • AAL opens office in Seoul
  • Groceries, mail and cars take to the rails Intermodal / Strasse
  • Unusual shipment for special air cargo carrier
  • XPO expansion: the sky is the limit
  • More capacity on Rotterdam-Poland route
  • Zambia's Daniella Smal is Fiata's Yiffy
  • Scrapping out of favour
  • Chinese authorities in favour third HKG runway

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • DryShips to wind down
    DryShips has confirmed plans to sell its remaining fleet, with vessels yet again shifting to founder George Economou's private account. The NASDAQ-listed company has agreed to sell 17 of its 39 bulkers and their charter agreements to Economou for USD377 million, including assumption of USD236.7
  • US box imports continue to climb
    Container business at America's major box terminals continued a steady growth trend that began earlier in the year as US retailers head into the peak shipping season. Overall import volume is expected to increase 1.2% to 1.61 million teu in September compared with September 2014, according to the
  • Speculation as Nigeria lifts tanker ban
    The president of Nigeria has issued a directive suggesting a ban on certain tankers trading in the country may have been lifted, IHS Maritime has learned. The ban followed a directive by the president on July 15 preventing in excess of 100 vessels from lifting crude and entering Nigerian
  • HMD expands orderbook
    South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has penned yet another contract, its fourth in the last two weeks. Piraeus-based Evalend Shipping has placed an order for up to four LPG carriers, two of which are options if exercised. The 38,000 m3 vessels are scheduled for 2017 delivery. The last two weeks
  • Seoul presses KDB to sell DSME stake
    The South Korean financial watchdog has asked state-run policy lender Korea Development Bank (KDB) to sell its shares in companies that are not part of its core business. Embattled shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is top on the list of affected companies, which became KDB
  • Share placement nets Hoegh LNG USD100 million
    Hoegh LNG Holdings of Norway has raised NOK844 million (USD100 million) in a private placement of shares. The listed LNG carrier and floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) company in the Leif Hoegh group placed 6.92 million shares with institutional investors at a price of NOK122/share.
  • HMM parent and KEXIM in financing tie-up
    Hyundai Group, the parent of Hyundai Merchant Marine, will collaborate with the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) in what has been termed a "strategic business". The collaboration covers specially packaged financial support and the exchange of information. On 9 September, Hyundai Group
  • Union goes to law over Canadian permits for foreign crew
    The Seafarers' International Union of Canada has filed a lawsuit against the Canadian Border Services Agency over the granting of temporary work permits to foreign sailors on foreign ships delivering cargo between Canadian ports. "The Government of Canada has allowed foreign workers to take 2,100
  • China clears wrecked containers at core area of Tianjin port blast
    Wrecked containers at the main area of a warehouse explosion in Tianjin port have been cleared out as of 8 September, announced the local government. The remaining steel structures, frames, and other debris have been cleared after detection and decontamination, and will be melted down later, said
  • COSCO orders 11 mega box ships for $1.5Bn
    China's largest shipping company, COSCO, on 9 September placed an order for 11 19,000 teu container ships at four domestic shipyards. This is the largest single order for container ships Chinese yards have ever received. COSCO's listed branch China COSCO stated in its filling to the Shanghai Stock
  • ReCAAP ISC: 18% rise in piracy incidents during January-August 2015
    Singapore-based anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) reported an 18% increase in piracy incidents during the January-August 2015 period from a year ago. According to ReCAAP ISC's monthly report, a total of 141 incidents were recorded in the past eight months.
  • Sinotrans & CSC launches shipping-specialist subsidiary in Shanghai
    Sinotrans & CSC, China's third-largest shipping and logistics conglomerate, set up a shipping-specialist subsidiary in Shanghai on 9 September. The new entity was named China Economic and Trade Shipping Company, with a registered capital of CNY10 million (USD1.6 million), a statement of Sinotrans &
  • Tianjin Tianhai Investment revises VLCC ordering plan
    Shanghai-listed Tianjin Tianhai Investment (TIC), formerly known as Tianjin Marine Shipping (TMSC), has revised its very large crude carrier (VLCC) ordering plan to four with another four optional VLCCs. TIC had contracted China National Technical Import and Export Corporation (CNTIC) to arrange

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • XPO Logistics spends billions to acquire Con-way and the jewel in its crown, Menlo
  • PHOTO BLOG: Air cargo congestion crisis at Dhaka Airport
  • Forwarders must keep up with technology and add value to services or lose business

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • DRYS sells 17 ships to Economou, takes impairment charge
  • COSCO in $1.51 billion newbuild spree
  • Leaky lock could delay opening of extended Panama Canal
  • Royal treatment for London International Shipping Week

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • Monthly Port Tracker report sees import cargo volume gains
  • Coast Guard calling for comment on Bellingham waterways management
  • US rail freight traffic posts gains during week
  • Foreign Trade Zone export value sets new high mark during 2014
  • Mitsui Oks contracts for pair of LNG carriers

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition obtains firm rate for Nave Neutrino
    VLCC chartered out for two years at $40,500 per day
  • Looming shipowner shake-up with respect to traditional models
    The debate between Wah Kwong chairman and Euronav chief executive highlighted the growing divide between differing growth strategies for shipping companies
  • Ship sellers' secrecy increases accident risks, warns IUMI
    Key records on vessel condition are being held back and destroyed
  • Investors face Midas and Medusa in Thessaloniki privatisation
    As the Greek government prepares for the privatisation of the country's second largest port, Linton Nightingale looks at the threats and opportunities facing potential bidders
  • Shipowners and unions slug it out on FoCs
    Long-running campaign against open registries debated at ICS conference
  • Nigeria tanker ban enters new phase
    Owners should proceed with caution as much still needs to be addressed
  • Economou to buy 17 bulkers from DryShips
    Rest of fleet 'held for sale' triggering huge impairment loss
  • Unilateral regulation is damaging shipping, warns IMO secretary-general
    Frustration grows as ballast water legislation blockages threaten to undermine the IMO's global regulation
  • LISW slows gas-carrier spot chartering
    London's showcase shipping event causes VLGC spot market activity to slow as participants are out of the office
  • Top box lines eye UK flag after reform pledge
    CMA CGM, Evergreen and Grimaldi all say they may expand their UK fleets
  • Euroseas provides blueprint for completing newbuilding programme
    Euroseas provided guidance on how to meet its capital expenditure requirements through its $19.5m rights offering. But it will probably need to resort to additional equity raises to complete its four-vessel newbuilding programme
  • Strong words to support a growing British maritime sector
    The British government aims to 'pull out all the stops' to keep Britain functioning as a thriving maritime country
  • Nigeria relaxes tanker ban but industry remains 'baffled'
    'Letter of comfort' could pave way for ships on banned list to return to trading in Nigeria. However, legal experts warn that review of activities still under way
  • Ultra large containerships have probably 'reached their logical size limit'
    Ships beyond 24,000 teu-26,000 teu get to a point of diminishing return, says PSA chief executive
  • Evalend orders 38,000 cu m LPG pair at Hyundai Mipo
    Debut orders could rise to four with reported options
  • Red mist over red tape - where should shipowners and ports start in trying to make sense of Europe's regulatory tangle?
    In any discussion about broad-ranging policy matters and the EU, one must first try to define what is included in the discussion, but the difficulty with maritime policy is that it is a wide-ranging subject.
  • Australian maritime authorities detain ship for MLC breaches
    Australian authorities detain a Panama-flagged vessel on crew welfare issues
  • Talk heats up again around sale of KDB's stake in DSME
    South Korea's financial regulator is pressing for sale of shipbuilder along with KDB's other equity holdings in manufacturers
  • Höegh LNG raises $100m for FSRU fleet growth
    Oslo-listed gas company stamping its presence further in expanding floating LNG industry
  • Cosco orders for ultra large boxships strike at the nerves of alliance partners
    Pressure mounts on liner companies to order ultra large vessels
  • Tianjin Tianhai seeks VLCC newbuilding tenders
    Cost of four vessels must not exceed $400m
  • ACL picks Liverpool as home port for first new ship
    Grimaldi subsidiary continues to expand its presence on Merseyside
  • Shipbroker McQuilling teams up with JonesTrading
    The partnership will provide more ways for the maritime transport industry to raise capital
  • Maritime regulation is risk
    Lloyd's List regulatory timeline offers a guide to understanding the challenges posed by legislation

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • Protesting truck drivers disrupt Toronto cargo deliveries
    A group of truck drivers protesting their classification as independent drivers are disrupting Toronto-area container deliveries by blocking trucking terminals. For the past three days, members of the Container Truck Association of Ontario have been picketing outside of trucking terminals in the greater Toronto area, urging fellow drivers to join their...
  • UPS pilot strike unlikely but shippers could still see higher costs, analysts say
    The likelihood of UPS pilots striking is low, but while shippers will likely dodge service disruptions, they could be hit by higher costs if the parcel giant gives into union demands, analysts told JOC.com. The Independent Pilots Association, which represents all UPS' domestic and international pilots, Wednesday asked its membership to...
  • CMA CGM offers bill of lading at Richmond, Virginia
    CMA CGM will offer a Richmond, Virginia, bill of lading to importers and exporters using the city-owned port, allowing shippers to tender cargo to the carriers or pick up shipments at the inland port on the James River. Four other carriers - Yang Ming, Zim, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and MOL - also offer a Richmond...
  • Legislation aims to find middle road in US truck weight debate
    WASHINGTON - With both sides of the debate over heavier trucks readying for battle via the markup of the next federal highway bill, a U.S. House representative is proposing a middle road. Rep. Reid Ribble plans to introduce legislation that would increase the maximum weight of trucks using the interstate system...
  • Record Long Beach port volume suggests importers returning for peak season
    Port of Long BeachAfter struggling through terminal congestion and labor disputes this past year, the nearly 23 percent year-over-year jump in volume through the Port of Long Beach in August, pushing traffic to a record high for the second month in a row, suggests importers are coming back for peak...
  • Port Canaveral CEO apologies for labeling critics 'Luddites'
    Port Canaveral CEO John Walsh apologized for ridiculing opponents of the Florida port's plans for new rail line as "radical" and "Luddites." Walsh's apology followed an Aug. 26 port commission meeting at which he said environmental objections to the 11-mile rail connector, which is related to a port expansion, were based on...
  • Tianjin volume plunges as clean-up effort progresses
    Container throughput at China's port of Tianjin, the world's 10th busiest, plunged 28 percent year-over-year in August as recovery and clean-up efforts from last month's deadly explosion continue. Wrecked containers at the site of a warehouse explosion in Tianjin port have been cleared out as of Tuesday and the remaining steel...
  • Effort to keep Brazilian port ministry independent gains powerful ally
    Tecon Rio Grande container terminal in Rio Grande, BrazilStakeholders striving to keep Brazil's government from integrating the Special Ports Ministry, or SEP, with the Ministry of Transport have gained a powerful ally in Murillo Barbosa, head of the Association of Private Terminals. Barbosa said it would be a "huge loss to...
  • Cosco ramps up mega-ship ambitions with order for 11 vessels
    Cosco, China's largest shipping company, Wednesday ramped up its mega-ship ambitions by placing a $1.5 billion order for eleven 19,000 twenty-foot-equivalent unit container vessels, expanding its ultra-large containership orderbook from 11 to 20. In a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Cosco said it has ordered two container ships from Dalian...
  • Chassis M&R uncertainty hangs over shippers
    Typically, once a U.S. longshore negotiation is settled, the affected ports revert to a state of normalcy despite whatever disruption occurred during the talks. U.S. West Coast negotiations over the past 20 years have never been without disruption but were always followed by near-normal operations that lasted in some cases...
  • Fresh from car-hauler talks, Teamsters back UAW
    The Teamsters union is lending its horsepower to United Auto Workers Union efforts to secure a contract for more than 140,000 workers employed by the largest U.S. automakers. International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa promised on Labor Day that unionized car-haulers will support the UAW if the union...
  • Korean carrier joins joint intra-Asia services
    Sinokor Merchant Marine is the latest container carrier to try to tap growing demand on the intra-Asia trade by setting up cooperation agreements with current operators on the route. In a press release, the South Korean carrier said its joint operation covers the CIX and CISC/CIX-2 services from Jawaharlal Nehru Port...
  • Pakistan, India have big plans to expand trade corridors
    TAIPEI - Freight forwarders from Pakistan and India are pushing for the expansion of trade corridors through Iran and Afghanistan as the South Asia regional powers capitalise on the momentum generated by China's One Belt, One Road strategy.Pakistan already in April signed a $46 billion deal with China for a...
  • Asia's food retailers forecast fast-expanding business, DHL finds
    HONG KONG - Food retailers in some of Asia's fastest-growing economies are expecting solid growth this year as expanding populations and rising income levels drive up demand, according to research commissioned by DHL Supply Chain.The logistics operator surveyed more than 300 industry decision-makers in India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam for...
  • Delays for LA-LB truckers worst inside terminal, not at gates
    Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach continue to experience long delays at the ports, but statistics released Wednesday by the Harbor Trucking Association show that the worst delays are not spent waiting in long lines at the terminal gates, but rather inside the terminals. In other words, the 13 container terminals...
  • Hong Kong startup launches freight forwarding platform
    A Hong Kong startup has launched a private beta version of a new online platform that is being billed as the "Expedia for freight shipping." It's a comparison a number of other young firms have made, but Freightos founder Zvi Schreiber says his may be the first to live up to...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • Oz detains Pyrsos bulker
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has detained a Pyrsos Shipping bulker over what it says were deficiencies related to crew conditions.
  • DryShips shares lose 37.7%
    DryShips saw its shares spiral downward Thursday after announcing moves that could clear out its entire bulker fleet.
  • Intertanko advises caution
    Intertanko appears cautious towards a letter issued by Nigeria today and said to give an end to the controversial ban of 113 tankers.
  • Fotis cautious on privatisation
    Fotis Karamitsos has said foreign investments in ports should come with protective measures attached.
  • Public money is best
    US shipping would need more public funding in order to grow, the head of the country's Maritime Administration (MarAd) claims.
  • Economou buying DryShips bulkers
    CEO's private companies agree $377m deal to snap up 17 ships, with rest of fleet classed as held for sale; DRYS to book $795m impairment in Q3 as a result.
  • Navios' two-year tonic
    Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition (NNA) has won a two-year time charter for a 2003-built VLCC.
  • UK to save $15bn
    The UK government will try to save £10bn ($15.4bn) from cutting unnecessary regulation of the maritime industry, UK minister for shipping and ports Robert Goodwill said.
  • Fleet rethink needed
    Owners of bulk carriers may need to rethink their fleets as coal imports decline with the growing focus on reducing carbon emissions, delegates to the London International Shipping Week Conference heard today.
  • Nigeria lifts tanker ban
    Nigeria has scrapped its controversial ban on 113 overseas tankers after nearly two months.
  • Sudeste in business
    Trafigura-controlled Brazilian "superport" Porto Sudeste has kicked-off its operations with the first shipment of cargo.
  • SALT in recovery room
    Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) is very close to completing its survival plan in the historic dry downturn, Deutsche Bank (DB) says.
  • Shipping names stand
    Several shipping names in Greece's snap election are running in safe parliamentary seats and are expected to comfortably win a new four-year term.
  • Tianjin readies $400m order
    Tianjin Tianhai is finalising the process of ordering four firm VLCCs, with options for another quartet.
  • Drugs found on LNGC
    Peruvian authorities have discovered 211kg of cocaine hidden on a Teekay LNG carrier.
  • COLL orders MR duo
    Coastal Oil Logistics Ltd (COLL) will replace two of its oil tankers trading in New Zealand with a pair of newbuildings, in cooperation with neighbouring ASP Ship Management.
  • Samsung seals wage deal
    Unionised workers at Samsung Heavy Industries have agreed a new pay deal for 2015.
  • Port loses ships
    Bangladeshi state-owned Chittagong port has been forced to hand over management of its three vessels to a local private player.
  • L&S grows in Asia
    Leading Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco (L&S) logged a sharp increase in Asia revenue last year.
  • VLR on a roll
    Lithuanian shiprepairer Vakaru Laivu Remontas (VLR) expects to treble its profit this year as demand for conversions and modernisations grows.
  • KDB to sell DSME
    South Korea's financial regulator has said that state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) will sell its stake in loss-making shipbuilder DSME.
  • ABG: sale talks ongoing
    India's loss-making ABG Shipyard has said talks to sell a major stake to Privinvest Holding are continuing.
  • Hoegh LNG raises $100m
    Hoegh LNG Holdings has raised NOK 844m ($100m) through a private placement of 6.9m new common shares at NOK 122 per share.
  • Gothenburg volumes mixed
    Sweden's largest container port handles more boxes and cars, but less ro-ro traffic.
  • GNRT ties up VL funds
    Shipowner says latest finance deals complete funding for tanker newbuildings.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • XPO makes LTL splash with $3b purchase of Con-way
  • Descartes reports another increase in profits
  • Shippers praise FMC for seeking more information on OakPass proposal
  • Customs officials in South Africa seize $1.4m in illicit diamonds, gold
  • Container imports continue to rise in preparation for holiday season
  • Port of Rotterdam unveils plans for new harbor
  • Yusen Logistics expands operations in Pakistan
  • CMA CGM adjusts Americas loop
  • COSCO orders 11 containerships with 19,000 TEUs capacity each
  • Carl Kemp to lead legislative, public affairs at FMC

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
  • INTERTANKO advises banned tankers to avoid Nigeria
    'We believe that there is currently no mechanism whereby a ship can be removed from the list of banned ships'.
  • Vitol to supply bunkers to Houston, Mississippi River
    Firm currently supplies fuel at Port Canaveral in Florida, USA.
  • Bureau Veritas acquires hydrodynamic simulation firm
    Acquisition able to help vessels reduce bunker consumption, says CEO.
  • GAC to supply cruise ship with agency services, including bunkering option
    Deal inked with a Swedish ship manager.
  • Bunker industry leaders join Minister's breakfast
    Event hosted by Gibraltar during London International Shipping Week 2015.
  • EMSA rolls out Euro-Mediterranean LNG bunkering study
    Agency seeking tenders for four-year project.
  • Technology choices 'the biggest risk to shipping'
    Selecting engines and BWMS for newbuilds major headache, but shipping must stop 'fighting regulations instead of finding solutions'.
  • Bunker sales down at Russian port
    Figure fell 2.2% in the eight months to August, says Harbour Master.
  • SGMF urges the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel
    'To wait would be a mistake', says general manager.
  • Arrested boxship goes on auction
    Vessel was held over a bunker dispute.
  • LNG bunker barge construction starts
    Said to be first such vessel to be built in the US.
  • ReCAAP: No piracy incidents reported in August
    But there were a number of armed robberies including one 'very significant' incident involving a bunker tanker.
  • Construction starts for LNG bunker barge
    Vessel is the first of such being built in the US.
  • ReCAAP: No piracy incidents in August
    One 'very significant' incident involving bunker tanker reported, it says.
  • Singapore LNG specialist eyes bunkering market
    Pavilion Energy upbeat on SEA's LNG growth prospects.
  • LNG 'is not a panacea'
    Stena Line CEO says scrubbers are 'superb solution' right now but sees shrinking role for HFO long term.
  • GTT to supply containment system for LNG carrier
    Vessel ordered by Chandris from DSME.

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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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