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August 13, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port volume increases 1.7pc to 3.12 million TEU in July
  • Devaluation bomb hits after China exports fall 8.3pc and imports slip 8.1pc
  • Panama Canal strike threat lifts as union, contractor come to terms
  • APM Terminals acquires Italian Vado reefer terminal west of Genoa
  • CEVA quarterly profit up 25pc to US$75 million as revenues rise 0.3pc
  • First UN Aden aid ship under ESC Global Security armed guard
  • Russia aims to boost Crimean box volume 7 fold through Sevastopol
  • SeaLand and APL select Port Everglades for service to Latin America
  • CEVA launches home delivery centre to enhance customer service
  • Rotterdam to try free truck tyre checks to detect low pressure dangers
  • Tauranga port invests in dredging, expansion to handle 6,000-TEU ships
  • China Southern Airlines joins IAG Cargo's Partner Plus Programme
  • US airports reel from west coast port congestion and fear more mayhem
  • United Airlines first half air cargo increases 7.9pc to 1.51 billion ton miles
  • Atlas Air profits down 2pc to US$29.39 million, revenues up 1.1pc

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • Concentrated inspection campaign on enclosed space entry drills planned
  • PPG appoints ODC specialist in Brazil
  • Reefer containership capacity seen increasing 20 pc by 2018
  • SCI's Q1 profit soars
  • Import duty on steel increased by 2.5 pc
  • APM Terminals Mumbai resumes normal operations
  • Cochin Chamber against toll on Vallarpadam-Kalamassery Container Road
  • Iron ore terminal may be modified for handling coal at Kamarajar Port
  • Peel Ports introduces 'virtual' crane operations at Port of Liverpool
  • Railways to form SPVs for infra development, says Minister
  • Western/Eastern dedicated freight corridors to be completed by Dec. 2019: DFCCIL MD
  • 14,172 t of sugar exported to EU, US: Sitharaman
  • Interest subvention scheme set to be brought back
  • Renminbi devaluation will impact Indian exports & manufacturing: Fieo
  • Bhavani Shipping Services organises blood donation camp
  • Indian Merchants' Chamber initiates "Swachh Sassoon Dock" campaign in Mumbai

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • Panama Canal strike is called off
    Construction workers building the Panama Canal's third set of locks have called off a threatened strike after winning a pay rise from the consortium building the locks. SUNTRACS, the workers' union, had been seeking an 8.9% pay hike, following the 11% increase they gained last year. On 11 August,
  • Rickmers Group expands earnings base
    Rickmers Group today (12 August) reported improved turnover and underlying earnings for the first half of the year. The German shipowner and operator's revenues, mainly from charter and ship management income, rose by 6.6% year on year to EUR289.6 million (USD319 million), while its operating
  • COSCO and China Shipping talk about merger
    China's top two shipping companies COSCO and China Shipping are discussing the possibility of a merger. They could release an outline plan within three months, a source close to the industry has revealed to IHS Maritime. A team of five, led by Xu Lirong, chairman of China Shipping Group, is
  • DS Torm slashes losses and raises forecasts
    DS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker and dry cargo shipping company, has raised its 2015 pre-tax and operating profit forecasts on a continuing strong product tanker market. The company, which completed a restructuring on 13 July, has slashed interim losses. The net loss in the second quarter
  • DS Norden in second EBIT forecast increase after strong 1H15
    DS Norden, the Danish-listed dry bulk and product tanker group, has raised its operating profit forecast (EBIT) for the second time in two months after its tanker business delivered record interims. Group net profit in the first half 2015 (1H15) amounted to USD81.9 million compared with a loss of
  • ATB oil terminal expands
    A second phase of expanding ATT Tanjung Bin (ATB) oil terminal in the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia, has been completed, adding 262,000 m³ to its storage capacity. With 12 new tanks, the completed terminal has 1.15 million m³ of storage capacity and six marine berths able to accommodate very
  • Zhoushan Changhong to break six rigs from Transocean
    Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard has bought six decommissioned semi-submersible drilling rigs from Transocean for demolition. The privately run Chinese scrapyard and shipyard has paid a total of USD17.9 million since June for the six vessels, which have a combined weight of 89,000 tonnes,
  • Swissco almost quadruples 2Q15 profit
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swissco Holdings' profit for the second quarter of 2015 was USD13.2 million, an increase of almost fourfold from the profit of USD3.6 million in the same period a year ago. The company's revenue for the same period was USD18.4 million, with revenue
  • Epic Gas plunges into $2m loss
    Singapore-headquartered shipowner Epic Gas deepened into a net loss of USD2 million for the second quarter ended on 30 June 2015 from a loss of USD1.4 million last year, despite higher revenue contribution for the period. Revenue rose by 20% year on year (y/y) to USD32.9 million in the second
  • Chinese ports' growth ebbs in 1H15
    Thirty large ports in China handled a total of 5.67 billion tonnes of cargo in the first half of 2015, up 2.6% year on year (y/y), a slowdown from last year's 5.6% annual growth, showed data released by the Ministry of Transport (MOT). As 19 coastal ports handled 3.94 billion tonnes of cargo,
  • Eskola replaces Rosengren as W'rtsil' boss
    The Finland-based engine maker Wärtsilä has named its deputy CEO, senior executive vice-president, and president of its Marine Solutions division (former Ship Power), Jaakko Eskola, to be the company's new president and CEO from 1 November 2015. The company's incumbent CEO and president Björn
  • Vallianz profit slides despite higher earnings
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings' profit for the second quarter of 2015 declined 29.1% year on year to USD4.58 million despite recording higher earnings for the period. The company's revenue climbed 68.6% to USD65 million in the second quarter that ended on 30 June from

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • XPO bridges service gap as it brings last-mile expertise to Europe
  • Cosco-China Shipping merger moves a step closer on Beijing's command
  • Shippers promised better visibility with Infor's $675m GT Nexus acquisition

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • China developing unmanned ships
  • Radio miscommunication contributes to collision
  • Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for wind farm vessel
  • Carisbrooke Shipping grows managed fleet
  • Hawaiian challenge to Jones Act fails

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • Port of Seattle inks 15-year lease with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
  • Corps' contractor replacing piles at Chittenden Locks in Ballard
  • Bellingham Marine Life Center temporarily closed for roof repairs
  • Panama Canal Authority sets 39-foot draft restriction
  • Crowley-managed MSC vessel rescues 11 from sinking fishing boat

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • We will not chase tanker market, says Norden boss Rindbo
    Company will keep focus on both tankers and dry cargo, even as dry offers far less reward
  • Tanker earnings lift Great Eastern Shipping
    Indian carrier's net profits up 45% in April-June
  • Impairments inflict a $16m loss on Rickmers Maritime
    Singapore-listed shipping trust posts a second-quarter underlying profit of $4m
  • Torm to take on tanker industry
    Torm boss says restructuring did not crush company spirits, and paves way for a rejuvenated business amid fresh product tanker opportunities
  • Greece agrees to push through new tonnage tax hike
    Draft bail-out deal includes October deadlines for more action on shipping taxes and final bids for ports
  • UK flag revival efforts begin
    MCA to recruit new director of the UK Ship Register, with commercial experience
  • Abu Dhabi's Khalifa terminal breaks key container moves benchmark
    Former Lloyd's List Award winner pushing ahead with further terminal expansion for 2016
  • Norden bailed out by tanker division
    Tankers boost balance sheet as dry bulk weakness continues to exert pressure on Copenhagen-listed shipowner
  • Euroseas curbs loss in the second quarter
    Greece-based owner proceeds with rights offering to help fund bulker newbuilds

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • Australian maritime union takes legal action against Hutchison
    The Maritime Union of Australia has taken legal action in federal court against Hutchison Port Holdings' decision to terminate 97 members of its 222-strong Australian. The union contends that Hutchison's violated its enterprise agreement with the union by making the layoffs unilaterally and ignoring the dispute resolution clause. The hearing is...
  • Cargomatic expands truck load-matching to NY market
    Los Angeles-based Cargomatic has expanded its Uber-like technology for matching trucks and shipments to the New York regional market after several months of testing. The company has operated in Southern California since early 2014. It uses an online platform to connect shippers needing service with trucking companies that have available capacity. Cargomatic...
  • CN CEO takes three-month health leave
    Canadian National Railway's President and CEO Claude Mongeau said Wednesday he will take a three-month leave of absence to address significant health concerns. Claude MongeauMongeau is expected to take a step back from his day-to-day duties at Canada's largest railway toward the end of August or early September after he undergoes...
  • Macy's ups e-commerce ante against Amazon
    Macy's is expanding same-day delivery options into more markets, upping the ante in its high-stakes poker game with e-commerce giant Amazon. The U.S. retailer will be rolling out same-day delivery in nine new markets this month, bringing its total number of markets with the service to 17 and surpassing the number...
  • Crowley-managed vessel rescues 11 fishermen in South China Sea
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. '- The Crowley-managed, USNS Impeccable (T-AGOS 23) '- a Military Sealift Command (MSC) Impeccable class, ocean surveillance ship '- heroically rescued 11 fishermen struggling to stay afloat on a sinking vessel that had been adrift for five days in the South China Sea. While enroute to Subic Bay, Philippines, on July 19,...
  • "K" Line to provide free transport for prefecture capital celebrations
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) has announced that it has provided free ocean transportation of festival decorations that will be used at sightseeing and products promotion events in California, the United States, which will be held by six prefectural capitals in Tohoku region, Japan, in collaboration. These events will be...
  • Werner Enterprises shakes up management
    Werner Enterprises has shaken up its top management, with founder C.L. Warner taking the role of chairman from one son and another son giving up his position as vice chairman. Gary Warner will still serve on Werner's board of directors as vice chairman, but will take more time to spend with...
  • Nippon Express sets sights on China-Southeast Asia trade
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, has reached a key milestone in its Asia strategy with the launch of a time-saving truck service between Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan province in southern China, and Bangkok, Thailand's capital. It previously took more than two weeks to transport container cargo...
  • Rare sight in Great Lakes ports - containers
    Cleveland, with port at left.A niche shipping service between Antwerp and Cleveland is providing other Great Lakes ports with a sprinkling of containerized cargo. Last month, Spliethoff Lines' Faglegracht delivered 20 containers of heavy-lift cargo to Detroit. The port had a 17 percent year-over-year increase in general cargo from April through...
  • Finland's Konecranes merging with Terex Corp
    LONDON - Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes is joining forces with its bigger U.S. rival Terex Corp. in an all-share merger to create a $10 billion-a-year group that can better respond to stiffer competition from Chinese manufacturers and slowing European and North American demand. Westport, Connecticut-based Terex's shareholders will own 60 percent...
  • Panama Canal workers call off strike
    Construction workers building the Panama Canal's third set of locks have called off a threatened strike after winning a pay increase from the construction consortium at the helm of the project. The $5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion, already delayed by multiple work stoppages and monetary disputes, faced a fresh setback early...
  • Tightening capacity raises US distribution center rents
    Surging demand for U.S. industrial real estate is outstripping demand, pushing rents to near pre-recession levels and attracting speculative investment in new facilities, according to a new report by the real estate firm CBRE Inc. But because construction of distribution centers and warehouses isn't keeping pace with demand, companies that need...
  • Shipping industry waits for official news of Cosco-CSCL merger
    HONG KONG - Trading of the eight listed units of Cosco and China Shipping on the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong Exchanges has been suspended all week in preparation of a joint announcement by the giant state-owned carriers that is widely expected to be news of a merger.Multiple "sources close...
  • Suez expansion and Panama restrictions won't impact trade - for now
    Transiting the Suez Canal.LONDON - The expansion of the Suez Canal and the reduced draft for ships transiting the Panama Canal won't immediately impact the rival waterways' shares of Far East-U.S. East Coast traffic, according to Alphaliner. Apart from the launch of Zim's Seven Star Service in May no other carrier...
  • Italy plans IPO for state postal company
    LONDON - The Italian government plans to sell up to 40 percent of the state-owned postal company Poste Italiane in an initial public offering in October. The IPO, which could raise as much as 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion), will be the biggest listing on the Milan stock exchange so far...
  • Operations resume at APMT Mumbai
    APM Terminals' Gateway Terminals India resumed operations Wednesday morning following the end of a week-long shutdown due to labor troubles, but it will take stakeholders weeks to clear up cargo backlogs and bring ship schedules back on track at the country's busiest container gateway, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, according to...
  • Philippine ports ready for rising volumes after cabotage law change
    Philippine President Benigno Aquino signs into law amendments to the country's cabotage rules. Photo: Malacañang Photo BureauHONG KONG - Smaller ports in the Philippines are bracing for rising container throughput following government approval of an act that liberalizes the country's cabotage law and allows foreign carriers to participate in the...
  • Analysts divided on yuan decline's impact on exports
    HONG KONG - China's currency has now fallen 3.5 percent in two days after the central bank on Tuesday triggered the yuan's greatest one-day decline in 20 years, and it is expected to fall further as the country struggles to reverse a sharp drop in trade recorded in July.The 1.9...
  • APMT Mumbai strike ends
    Workers handling rubber-tired gantry crane operations and their employers at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust reached a new contract late Tuesday, ending a week-long strike that shut down APM Terminals' Gateway Terminals India facility, the largest container terminal in India. "An agreement has been reached, but we will have to wait until...
  • NS says intermodal service improving, but trade speeds don't reflect
    Norfolk Southern Railway says infrastructure improvements and added locomotives are improving network velocity, but the railroad's intermodal train speeds, an indicator of network reliability, tell a different story. As of July 31, average intermodal train speeds for the Virginia-based railroad were nearly unchanged from historic averages this time last year and...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • Explosion rocks Tianjin port
    A massive explosion shook Tianjin, China, apparently igniting in the city's container port.
  • Dof defies gloomy market
    Dof Group recorded a 16.5% jump in its second-quarter profit and said the next reporting similar will have a similar result, but it warned of uncertainties in the offshore vessel market going forward.
  • Cape rates sink 15%
    Capesize time-charter equivalent (TCE) rates suffered their largest single-day decline in more than eight months as rates plummeted across the market for large bulkers.
  • Grandweld signs for four
    Dubai's Grandweld Shipyards has won a new order for crew vessels.
  • SCI boosts Q1 profit
    Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has pushed up its first quarter profit thanks to a good performance from its bulkers and tankers.
  • Norden shuffles orderbook
    Norden has sold off three supramax newbuildings and replaced them with a brace of vessels with later delivery.
  • Scorpio lands LR2 work
    New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has found work for two new LR2 tankers at stronger rates.
  • Rickmers turns red
    Rickmers Maritime saw red ink in its bottom line due to non-cash impairment charges for the second quarter, which also saw reduced rates for boxships.
  • Fewer ships detained
    Fewer ships were detained during last year, according to an annual report released by classification society ClassNK.
  • Carisbrooke adds eight
    Commercial management of Liberty One ships aimed at consolidating fragmented MPP market.
  • Kidnap lawsuit fails
    A federal legal case launched by a US captain captured by Nigerian pirates in 2013 has been dismissed by a Texas court.
  • Ceona chairman resigns
    The chairman of UK-based shipowner Ceona Offshore has resigned due to ill health.
  • Korea to boost yard banks
    Government to pump money into state lenders heavily exposed to loss-making HHI, DSME and Samsung.
  • Crane rivals merge
    Finnish crane maker Konecranes has merged with US rival Terex with the new alliance looking to a combined annual revenue of $10bn.
  • Yang Ming raising $124m
    Taiwanese container line Yang Ming is plotting a new bond sale to pay off earlier issues.
  • Great Eastern on the rise
    Indian tanker and bulker owner kicks off financial year with higher quarterly profit and revenue.
  • Deep Sea eyes lay-ups
    Fredriksen company likely to idle more ships as weak offshore market continues to erode earnings.
  • Panama strike called off
    The danger of potential delays to the completion of works at the Panama Canal has faded after workers reached an agreement with management.
  • Mipo seals MR quartet
    South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has announced a new order for products tankers worth KRW 168.9bn ($142.7m).
  • Vallianz still in black
    Vallianz Holdings has lost a small part of its net profit for the second quarter but boosted its revenue by 68.6%.
  • Norden raises sights again
    Owner boosts profit forecast for second time in three months as tanker market motors.
  • Torm slashes loss
    Restructured Danish owner Torm has slashed its second quarter loss and raised its profit forecast for the full year.
  • Greece unveils tax increase
    Greek tonnage tax is to increase by 4 percent a year between 2016 and 2020, according to a draft law submitted to parliament on the night to Thursday writes Harry Papachristou from Athens.
  • Crystal back at Lloyd Werft
    Hot on the heels of an order for three 100,000-gt cruiseships, Malaysian-owned Crystal Cruises has returned to Germany's Lloyd Werft with an order for two 140-passenger river cruiseships.
  • Loss for Euroseas
    US-listed Greek shipowner Euroseas has finished the first half of its financial year with a net loss of $8.7m on revenues of $17.6m.
  • Durban on dredger hunt
    South Africa's National Ports Authority (TNPA) has been given the go-ahead to order a grab-hopper type dredger in the face of mounting criticism over silting problems in Durban, the country's largest port.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • Cargomatic launches in New York market
  • St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipments sink 7 percent
  • CEVA signs contract with Universal Music
  • Kalitta Charters buys small package express airline
  • Strike at Panama Canal averted

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 12, 2015
  • Calumet scraps Great Lakes oil shipping plan
    Firm said finding a partner for the project 'just didn't happen'.
  • Prices plunge as refinery comes back on line
    Durban sees IFO prices fall by over $50 per metric tonne.
  • Dawn of a new era
    Lessons learned so far from ECA operations on 0.10% sulphur.
  • Cat fines 'prime suspect' in engine failure case
    Investigation points to 'poor separator efficiency' as the cause as the fuel was on-spec.
  • Singapore players struggle with product glut
    'It looks like a tank-top situation for some.'
  • OW collapse has left owners fearful of ship arrest
    But law firm explains that bunker suppliers have limited options to initiate arrests in German ports.
  • External: Global Vision Bunkers B.V.
  • MFMs planned for a dozen 'eco' newbuilds
    Vessels scheduled for 2015-2016 delivery.
  • Firm offers global LNG bunker fuel report
    Report has been described as an 'in-depth study'.
  • Use of LNG as a marine fuel to expand in China
    Ministry of Transport offering grant for each LNG-powered vessel.
  • Interlake Steamship Company announces scrubber retrofits
    Installing the 'emission reducing' technology on one-third of its fleet.
  • Use of LNG as marine fuel to expand at China
    Ministry of Transport offering grant for each LNG-powered vessel.
  • Adani posts quarterly profit surge
    But revenues fell on the back of weaker bunkering sales.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Turkish firm adopts fleet efficiency management solution
    Aims to improve performance of its ten tankers, says DNV GL.
  • WTI crude settles at six-year-low
    As OPEC production climbs.
  • EIA reduces US crude production forecasts for 2015, 2016
    But output 'is still on track to be the highest since 1972'.
  • Gazprom's FSRU 'adapted' for future LNG bunkering in Baltic Sea
    Unit to be built by South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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