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August 12, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison's Sydney and Brisbane terminals strike-bound over mass sackings
  • OOIL first half profit up 32pc to US$239 million as sales fall 6.6pc
  • ICTSI profit declines 1pc to US$100.4 million but sales rise 8pc
  • Ports in Iran slowly open after nuclear deal with western powers
  • Ministry, NDRC cracks down on creeping Chinese port service charges
  • Egypt vows to fight terror at inauguration of New Suez Canal
  • Expanded Suez to up capacity to 5.4 million TEU with 4 more APMT cranes
  • Kansas City Southern Tex-Mex hub near Dallas adds 342,000 TEU capacity
  • Khalifa port achieves productivity record of 206 berths moves per hour
  • Frankfurt air freight slides 2.5pc in June, leaving first half down 2.1pc
  • Macau International Airport increases flight volume in June by 7.8pc
  • Global air freight volumes shrink 9.3pc, but softening may have June peak

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • Admiral Feeders holds trade meet in Mumbai
  • Cleopatra, Toxicology & Transport Regulations
  • Shipping Ministry preparing National Perspective Plan under Sagarmala project
  • JNPCT announces discontinuation of daily pre-berthing meeting tofacilitate ease of doing business
  • Strike at GTI called off
  • Train operations normal at Mundra Port, says advisory
  • Indian shipments may get 10 pc GSP boost this fiscal

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • MH370: Maldives and Diego Garcia in the spotlight
    The discovery of unidentified debris in the Maldives at the weekend has revived interest in reports - quickly discounted at the time - of an aircraft flying low over Kudhuvadhoo in the 1,100-island Indian Ocean archipelago on 8 March 2014, the day Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared. The
  • Keppel wins multiple contracts worth over $90m
    Singapore-based Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) has clinched a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) conversion project as well as three repair, upgrade, and modification contracts worth a total of SGD125 million (USD90.3 million). The conversion project is scheduled to be
  • Late silting could hit US dredging budget
    Increased dredging required by new draught restrictions on the Mississippi River could mean shortfalls next year in revenue for maintaining channels, a maritime executive warns. On 7 August Louisiana Bar Pilots placed a 13.7 m (45 ft) draught restriction on the Southwest Pass, the 35-km section of
  • Helsinki passenger port sees record numbers
    Five per cent growth year on year (y/y) saw a record 1.45 million people pass through Port of Helsinki's passenger terminals in the peak month of July. Fittingly 1.1 million of those travelled on the Helsinki-Tallinn (Hel-Tan) route, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of its re-introduction on
  • DSME to sell non-core affiliates
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is to dispose of affiliates that are not related to shipbuilding and offshore plant construction. The shipbuilder also plans to sell its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. DSME's CEO Jung Sung-Leep announced the restructuring at a meeting on 10
  • Hijacked tanker found off Malaysia
    A missing Singapore-flagged vessel has been found off Malaysia with all nine crew members accounted for after reportedly being hijacked. The 3,465 dwt tanker Joaquim had been found about 13.7 n miles off Tanjung Keling, Malaysia, in 9 August 2015 with its oil cargo missing, according to a press
  • Crane giants confirm merger plans
    Finland's Konecranes and US heavy equipment maker Terex have announced they will merge by the first half of 2016. Described as "an all-stock merger of equals" the new company, Konecranes Terex (KT), will have a significant role to play in the port handling equipment solutions sector. The new
  • Vale scraps Capesize amid sluggish ship recycling market
    Brazilian miner Vale has sold one of its Capesize bulkers for demolition into Pakistan, lifting expectations in the gloomy market. Scrap prices, especially those of bulkers, plummeted as the Baltic Dry Index's plunge to a historic low in February, resulting in a rush by owners to scrap unprofitable
  • Scomi Energy wins contracts worth over $35.6m
    Malaysia-listed logistic company Scomi Energy Services has clinched contracts worth more than MYR140 million (USD35.6 million) in the April-July period through its marine services business segment. The contracts were mainly for transporting coal and providing offshore vessel services to customers
  • China's coal imports down 33.8% y/y
    China's coal imports fell 33.8% year on year (y/y) to 121.1 million tonnes in the first seven months of 2015, with its import value down 47% y/y to USD7.7 billion. Coal imports dropped 8.8% y/y in July to 21.3 million tonnes, but jumped 28.1% y/y compared with June, according to Chinese Customs'
  • Evergreen orders 10 box ships at CSBC
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen on 10 August signed a deal with China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) to build 10 2,800 teu container ships. The first ship will be delivered in the second half of 2017, and the whole series will be completed by the first half of 2018. The vessels will be deployed in the
  • Mencast suffers 79% y/y profit decline
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Mencast Holdings posted a net profit of SGD1.26 (USD0.9 million) for the second quarter of 2015 ended 30 June 2015, down 79% year on year (y/y). The company's second-quarter revenue also tumbled 39% to SGD26.86 million from SGD43.9 million in the same

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • Union threat to strike over Panama Canal expansion gives Suez a boost
  • Virgin Atlantic's call for an ethical air cargo standard falls on deaf ears
  • Capacity increase on transatlantic container trade is "too much, too soon"

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • Eskola to take reins as President and CEO of Wartsila
  • Tough quarter for Tidewater
  • Paul Allen-led team recovers bell from HMS Hood
  • Small tankers target of hijackings in Southeast Asia
  • Keppel Shipyard lands another FPSO contract
  • Optimized tug-barge system designs for South America
  • Crowley secures management of six MSC ships

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • Port of Seattle honors three airlines with Sea-Tac Airport Fly Quiet Awards
  • Evergreen Group places order for ten 2,800 TEU container ships
  • Coast Guard Cape Disappointment station welcomes new commanding officer
  • Corps' Seattle Regulatory Branch changing organizational makeup
  • Crowley ship management group nets Military Sealift Command contract

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • MUA ordered to stop action at Hutchison
    Mass redundancies have caused outrage but employees and the Maritime Union of Australia have been ordered to cease picketing
  • Ocean Yield: The tanker industry's risk dodger
    Business model avoids direct exposure to the market by leasing out vessels long-term to other shipowners
  • Eskola to take helm at Wärtsilä
    Head of marine division to take role as CEO in November following departure of Rosengren
  • Holiday season boosts US box imports
    August volumes anticipated to grow 3.6% as retailers rush to stock shelves
  • Suezmax and aframax spot rates dip to three-month low
    Chartering inquiry slows as August loading programme is covered
  • PVI warns over threat to small tankers in Southeast Asia
    This year could produce a record number of hijackings for cargo theft, security group warns
  • Pioneer Marine reports $6.5 net loss for second quarter
    Financing on all 12 newbuildings completed during the quarter following $25m private placement
  • Adani reports strong quarter
    Indian operator's after-tax profits show double-digit growth on the back of healthy cargo traffic
  • Imtech seeks protection to restructure
    Despite improvements in marine division, group business seeks protection
  • Ocean Rig seeks third drillship delivery postponement
    Talks with Samsung yard aim at deferring more capital costs during offshore slump
  • Epic Gas net loss widens in second quarter
    Pressurised LPG tanker operator hit by higher financing costs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • Infor aims to integrate factories, supply chain via GT Nexux purchase
    Infor's announcement that it would acquire GT Nexus for $675 million is the latest sign of how consolidation in the logistics cloud-based software industry is paralleling similar activity in the global third-party logistics market. The deal, expected to close within 45 days, pending regulatory review, will allow Infor to connect its...
  • Bluff welcomes new vice president of operations
    FORT WORTH, TX. AUGUST 2015. Bluff Manufacturing, an innovative leader in the fabrication and design of high quality material handling, dock and warehouse equipment, storage structures, and safety barriers, is proud to welcome Lane Moss as their new Vice President of Operations. Moss holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing...
  • Greatway Transportation Co., Ltd. in Russia joins XLProjects
    GTC specializes in the transportation of bulk/containerized cargo/trading/customs clearance from mainland China to Russia. With a strong commitment to professionalism and customer service, GTC strives to offer optimal logistical solutions catered for your needs, great and small. Bulk service GTC manages the transportation of bulk services between China, Far East, Russia...
  • FedEx launches "One-Stop" cold chain solutions in China
    HONG KONG, August 11, 2015 - FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company, has launched "one-stop" cold chain solutions in mainland China. Outbound FedEx International Priority® (IP) Service and domestic Priority Delivery Service in China now offer two packaging solutions - Gel-pack Temperature-Controlled Package and FedEx® Cold Shipping Package. With...
  • New LCL service through Canada billed as free of US harbor taxes
    Customs broker A.N. Deringer is billing its new less-than-containerload service from Hong Kong to Toronto as faster than via U.S. West Coast offerings, and free of U.S. harbor maintenance taxes and customs paperwork. The 23-day port-to-port service through Vancouver, British Columbia, and with distribution points throughout Ontario, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania,...
  • NY-NJ port pursues 'peel-off' container pickup
    Loading trucks at the Port Newark Container Terminal.New York-New Jersey truckers and APM Terminals are exploring a pilot program that would allow drayage drivers to make expedited pickups of containers that have been pre-sorted in blocks for a single customer. The "peel-off" program would be a variation of one introduced earlier...
  • Asia-Europe shippers to gain better rail bridge visibility
    Shippers wanting to better track their containers railed from Europe to Asia have a new option, reflecting not only the rush of interest in the rapidly growing trade lane but also the persistent threats of theft - often from customs inspectors. A subsidiary of major container manufacturer China International Marine Container...
  • New Bronka port, CMA CGM services to boost Russian Baltic Sea volume
    Russia plans to increase container volume through the Baltic Sea via the opening of a Bronka seaport and CMA CGM weekly services set to begin calling the port in September. Dmitry Mihalchenko, general director of Phoenix, the company behind Bronka, said the first phase of the port is 90 percent ready...
  • Worker unrest threatens Panama Canal expansion timeline
    The $5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion project may face a fresh setback if construction workers building the third set of locks follow through with their threat to strike. Suntracs, the largest union representing 6,000 workers on the project, has said it plans to declare a strike as early as Wednesday to...
  • Heathrow cargo falls in July, urges expansion
    Cargo at Heathrow Airport.LONDON - London Heathrow's cargo traffic decreased by 5.4 percent in July from a year ago but the airport urged the government to approve an expansion of the airport to keep pace with growing trade with emerging markets. Europe's fourth-largest air freight hub handled 121,240 tonnes (133,644 tons)...
  • Amazon to open Chicago-area fulfillment center
    Amazon.com will open an e-commerce fulfillment center in Joliet, Illinois., the online retailer's first fulfillment center in that state. The 500,000-square-foot Joliet location, southwest of Chicago on Interstates 80 and 55, will process books, electronics and consumer goods. The Chicago-area fulfillment center should be up and running before the holiday season,...
  • Hub president resignation adds to company turbulence
    Hub Group's President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Yeager has resigned from his post, a move one analyst called a "surprising and abrupt" departure from the Chicago area-based intermodal rail provider. Yeager's resignation may yet add another element of instability to the firm, whose intermodal business has struggled over the past...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru shippers plead for government to stop strike
    In a sign Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust users are running out of patience with congestion spurred by the shutdown of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India, which halted operations August 4 following labor troubles, ship agents representing ocean carriers in JNPT have called on federal government agencies to urgently step in...
  • Nippon buys out Chinese joint venture to gain hinterland access
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that it has bought the remaining 5 percent of Nippon Express (China) still held by a Chinese partner to speed up the decision-making process. Those decisions center on adjusting to China's rapidly changing logistics business environment, wherein manufacturers are shifting their...
  • All-around growth lifts Allcargo Logistics profit
    Allcargo Logistics Ltd., India's leading international freight forwarder and logistics provider, posted a big jump in net earnings driven by strong gains across multiple segments, especially cargo consolidation, in the first fiscal quarter. The company saw its consolidated net profit soar 53 percent in the April-June period from $7.8 million a...
  • Wild first-half ride for major east-west trades
    Headhaul demand on the trans-Pacific trade grew at a solid 5.6 percent in the first half.HONG KONG - Container volumes on both the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades in the first half of the year were buffeted by wild swings from month to month, according to data on the east-west shipping...
  • UPS boosts London Gateway's logistics hub aspirations
    London GatewayLONDON - UPS plans to build a parcel distribution center adjoining London Gateway in a major boost to the container port's bid to become one of Europe's biggest logistics hubs. The U.S. delivery company has sought planning permission for an 180,000 square foot warehouse and offices and vehicle servicing facilities,...
  • Mega-ship stay in LA-LB above industry average, data shows
    The 19,100-TEU CSCL Pacific Ocean.HONG KONG - Container ships greater than 10,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units calling at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in July experienced significantly longer berth stays than the overall vessel average, with Long Beach also recording greater mega-ship arrival delays than the industry average, CargoSmart...
  • Wild first half ride for major east-west trades, data shows
    Headhaul demand on the trans-Pacific trade grew at a solid 5.6 percent in the first half.HONG KONG - Container volumes on both the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trades in the first half of the year were buffeted by wild swings from month to month, according to data on the east-west shipping...
  • Mumbai port dispute highlights India's transport shortcomings
    Trucks line up outside Mumbai's JNPT port complex.HONG KONG - The labor dispute that has shut down Gateway Terminals India at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust port complex in Mumbai has again focused negative attention on a country that has long been plagued by a lack of investment in its...
  • US Southeast ports expand inland reach
    Ports in the U.S. Southeast - the country's fastest growing - are aggressively spreading their intermodal rail reach into the hinterland, giving shippers facing higher truck rates and capacity shortages an added incentive. That, coupled with planned development of new facilities divided by just a few hundred miles and a state...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • Niels W Johnsen dies
    Niels W Johnsen, who co-founded the company that would become International Shipholding (ISH), has died at 93.
  • Canal strike looms
    A Panama Canal Authority (ACP) executive warned of potential delays as workers building the waterway's expansion are threatening to strike as early as tomorrow.
  • VLCCs at nine-month low
    VLCC earnings fell to the lowest level since late October as rates declined across the crude tanker spectrum Tuesday.
  • TNG profit cut back
    Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has posted a fall in second quarter profit compared to the first three months.
  • Capesizes take a breather
    Capesize rates fell away today as the market overheated after a sharp spike last week.
  • Iran boosts OPEC output
    OPEC countries produced the most crude for three years in July as Iranian volumes grew after sanctions were ended.
  • Seamec fixes veteran
    Mumbai-listed support vessel owner charters out ship for short-term job west of Mumbai.
  • Speed through Suez
    If you have ever wanted to blast through the Suez Canal at over 50kmph then now is your chance.
  • Tehran tie-up
    Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ACSC) is considering building vessels in cooperation with Iran.
  • Keppel clinches conversion
    Singapore's Keppel Shipyard has won contracts worth $125m including an FPSO conversion for a Bumi Armada joint venture (JV).
  • Beijing plans Temasek inspired overhaul of shipowners
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) is the latest company to place its shares on ice amid growing expectation of a merger between parent Cosco and China Shipping via the creation of a Temasek-like investment company.
  • Noble calls in big gun
    Noble Group continues to capture headlines despite an effort to reassure investors at it reported its half-year results with reports it has hired former-Citigroup banker Michael Klein to review operations.
  • NLNG faces protest
    A protest is being planned against Nigeria LNG's (NLNG) lack of clarity over where it will build a new $1.5bn shipyard.
  • Vroon goes long
    Dutch owner Vroon has claimed a wind industry first with a 15-year charter for one of its support ships.
  • DSME eyes Mangalia cuts
    A downsizing of its Romanian shipyard and the disposal of Chinese assets are the latest options to emerge in the reorganisation of DSME.
  • ADSB returns to profit
    Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (ADSB) has made it back into black in the second quarter as revenue boomed.
  • Eskola steps up
    Wartsila's Marine Solutions chief Jaakko Eskola is to become group CEO to replace Bjorn Rosengren.
  • Cosco expectations growing
    Cosco Corporation (Singapore) is the latest company to place its shares on ice amid growing expectation of a merger between parent Cosco and China Shipping.
  • US patrol vessel arrested
    An Oman marine services company has secured the arrest of a US-owned patrol vessel over unpaid dues for supplies and services provided to the ship.
  • Pioneer loss bigger again
    Khanna-led bulker owner hit by falling revenue in Q2 but concludes financing for 12-ship orderbook.
  • NCL selloff starts
    Leading shareholders in Norwegian Cruise Line have begun the sale of shares worth over $1.2bn in the shipowner.
  • GE sells newbuilding
    India's Great Eastern Shipping (GE) has cut its orderbook by selling a kamsarmax bulker due soon from the Philippines.
  • Epic bucks bad market
    Singapore-based Epic Gas pulled off a credible second quarter performance despite rates in the pressurized LPG sector continuing to slide.
  • Mississippi silting
    Increased silt levels in the Mississippi River have led to recommendations that the maximum draft for vessels using the Southwest Pass be reduced from 47 to 45 feet.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • Mark Yeager resigns as president of Hub Group

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 11, 2015
  • EU provides funding to 'already tested' scrubbers
    Scandlines gets 30% of costs covered to 'upgrade' maritime link within ECA.
  • 2015 could set record in vessel hijackings in South East Asia
    Attacks being driven by demand for stolen fuel and a 'well-established black market'.
  • Conference to focus on managing a bunker spill
    BIMCO will explore ways owners and charterers might deal with a hostile press.
  • ESAI Energy sees growing risk for oil supply disruption
    Venezuela's output is at risk if prices stay low, which could shift market balance.
  • ARA player marks first ten months of operation
    'The results are more than satisfying,'says General Manager of TMF.
  • Multiple OW lawsuits beginning to pay off
    Some 26 lawsuits relating to counterparties in oil price speculation contracts.
  • Typhoon aftermath hits bunkering
    Shanghai port remained shut Tuesday.
  • Port Louis' bunkering plan opens job opportunities
    Government makes move to promote maritime careers.
  • Lower oil prices positively impact NAT results
    Has led to more demand for oil transport and cut bunker cost 'by more than 50%'.
  • 'Membrane scrubber' system marks first commercial order
    'This first commercial order is a milestone event,' says CEO.
  • Evergreen newbuilds to use modern bow design
    Bows 'able to reduce bunker consumption by 10%.'
  • Port Louis' bunkering plans opens job opportunities
    Government makes move to promote maritime careers.
  • Titan Petrochemicals requests HKSE extension
    Company could not meet deadline for resumption conditions.

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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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