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January 15, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • 4,600-TEU MOL Express is grounded in Tateyama port
  • China's manufacturing index confirms slowing economic growth
  • Prince Rupert volume up 15pc to 618,167 TEU in 2014, but non-box cargo slips
  • CMA CGM sign deal for container terminal on Angolan southern coast at Lobito
  • DHS trains non-customs agencies on how to tell real risk from phantom risk
  • Cooperation needed in maritime industry to face its many problems
  • World Bank economists expect slower growth in global trade in the next 10 years
  • As ships get bigger, ClassNK issues new stowage and lashing guidelines
  • GAC Samudera Logistics operates Indonesia's first CO2 cold chain warehouse
  • Lufthansa Cargo 2014 volume falls 2.7pc to 1.7 million tonnes
  • UPS expands freight network, adds 12 pallet destinations
  • Saudi Cargo flies B747 freighters thrice weekly from Riyadh to Milan

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • Bureau Veritas appoints new offshore head
  • GAIL (I) postpones LNG ships' tender date yet again
  • Intercargo renews calls for continued awareness & vigilance to ensure safe carriage of bulk cargoes
  • Low freight rates forcing reduced ship prices, say brokers
  • Adani to significantly boost port capacity in Gujarat; to ink MoU with Rotterdam
  • Build big ports first?
  • Shanghai retains top box port ranking in 2014
  • Concor seeks nod for hike in FII limit
  • DHL Express inaugurates service centre in Chandigarh
  • Nitin Gadkari inaugurates online approval web portal for movement of heavy cargo by modular hydraulic trailers
  • India, Taiwan industry bodies sign MoUs
  • India's stance on retrospective tax will boost bilateral trade: British Trade Minister
  • IPMA bats for import duty increase on paper from Asian countries
  • Knitwear exporters want INR export credit extended
  • Priority sector lending tag for export credit likely

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Support for particulate filter retrofitting
  • Major project logistics expansion for Ipsen
  • New road/rail terminal in Bavaria
  • Andreas Klein joins Schmitz Cargobull
  • Environment assessment scheme gathers momentum
  • EU adopts improved ERTMS specifications
  • Are fuel surcharges still relevant?
  • Major flag state recognises IRClass
  • Fresh identity for Contargo in northern France
  • Swifter picking with better shuttle system
  • San Francisco now IAG cargo connector destination
  • CSX chalking up a bevy of financial records
  • Nordic carrier adding ro-ro tonnage
  • ICTSI flagship enhances track and trace system

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • Ulstein's X-Bow design sold to 100 ships
    With two more newbuildings to work offshore servicing wind farms, Ulstein Group reported it has achieved sales of 100 designs using the X-Bow hull lines. This milestone was reached only 10 years after the X-Bow was introduced in 2005. The two newest contracts are with Bernhard Schulte/WINDEA
  • Ulstein to build offshore wind service vessels
    Ulstein Verft and the German-based Bernhard Schulte have signed a building contract for two service operation vessels for the offshore wind industry, it was announced yesterday. Both vessels will be built to ULSTEIN SX175 design, while the final detailed arrangements and equipment have been
  • Magellan Spirit remains grounded near Nigeria
    Efforts so far have failed to shift a fully laden liquid natural gas carrier that ran aground on a mud bank near Bonny, Nigeria, last week. Teekay Shipping's 104,169gt Magellan Spirit grounded in soft mud on 5 January while exiting the Bonny Island LNG Terminal under pilotage and laden with
  • Pacific Basin takes $132M in charges against 2014 results
    Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping is expected to take accounting charges (non-cash) of a combined $132M for chartered vessel contracts and bunker fuel swap contracts against its full-year results in 2014.
  • Van Oord orders Damen dredger and crew vessel
    As Dutch dredging and offshore contractor Van Oord takes delivery of cable-layer Nexus from Damen Shipyards, it orders a customised cutter suction dredger (CSD) and crew ship. Being completed at Damen's Nijkerk yard in the Netherlands and named Ural River, the CSD is based on the standard Damen
  • KLC seals coal shipping deal
    South Korean dry bulk shipping company Korea Line Corporation (KLC) said today it has signed a long-term coal shipping contract with a compatriot utility company. In a Korea Exchange filing, KLC said it emerged victorious in a tender called by GS Donghae Electric Power, which is owned by the GS
  • IMO admin 'not burdensome', survey finds
    The administrative requirement of IMO mandatory instruments on shipping crews is "not perceived as burdensome", an IMO industry survey has found. The organisation's first-ever public survey and consultation on this matter, "Have your say!", attracted 3,229 completed consultation documents
  • Sainty Marine Development sues compatriots
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine's trading subsidiary has filed lawsuits against two compatriot companies over outstanding loans totalling CNY10.2M ($1.6M). Sainty Marine Development, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sainty Marine, has sued Nanjing Fengan Technology and Jiangsu Zhongjian Group demanding
  • Shipping bolsters Hyundai Glovis growth
    The 2015 sales of Hyundai Glovis will grow, driven by international logistics including shipping, said an analyst in a research note. Hyundai Glovis is the logistics arm of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group. True Friend Korea Investment & Securities analyst Heedo Yun said, "Hyundai Glovis' 2015
  • Northport begins massive infrastructure revamp
    Malaysia-based port operator, Northport (NP) has adopted a huge upgrade programme to stay ahead of competition. The upgrade programme is an attempt to claw back market share from another Malaysia-based port operator Westport (WP), as well as expanding Northport's business operations.
  • New Sri Lanka administration against China port project
    A $1.4Bn deal with a Chinese company China Communications Construction (CCCC) on developing a port city in Colombo may get scrapped as the opposition won the election last Friday. Sri Lanka's new president Maithripala Sirisena took oath in the evening of last Friday after defeating Mahinda

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • First X-Stern has 100th X-Bow
  • Fred van Beers to be next Blohm + Voss CEO
  • Harland and Wolff to drydock MODU Byford Dolphin
  • Finnish owner orders two biofuel powered coasters
  • Norwegian customer takes delivery of Damen Stan Pontoon
  • Fuel thefts spur rise in ship hijacking figures
  • Jensen to support fireboat build at Vigor Fab
  • Bollinger delivers FRC 12

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • Greenbrier buying 19.5 percent of South American railcar firm
  • CSX Corporation releases numbers for fourth quarter
  • Jensen Maritime to manage San Francisco fireboat construction
  • Port of Vancouver, USA schedules tree planting event
  • Boeing making changes to 737/767 leadership team

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • Second tanker bombed in war-torn Libya
    Vessel was attempting to deliver gasoline to radical Islamist group, says Libyan military
  • Box lines face risk of copycat domain names
    Domain names have been created that are suspiciously similar to those of leading shipping lines
  • Evergreen races MOL to place first order for a 20,000 teu giant
    Imabari Shipbuilding and Samsung Heavy industries in the frame to build vessels
  • Loss and premium records favourable for main vessel types
    Boxships still counted as dry cargo in International Group analyses
  • International Group cuts reinsurance rates for tankers and bulkers
    Passengerships frozen for 2015-2016 policy year
  • China allows coast trade for three Cosco foreign-flag vessels
    The relaxation could compromise other ports' competitiveness as transhipment centres
  • Pacific Basin issues profit warning after taking $132m in provisions
    Non-cash charges stem from onerous charter contracts and a write-down on bunker swaps
  • SWS subsidiary delivers first two China-built VLGCs
    John Fredriksen-backed Avance Gas takes delivery of 83,000 cu m vessels for spot trading
  • Transpacific box volume growth slowed in November
    Container Trades Statistics figures show that volumes increased 3.2% in November to 1.2m teu
  • Ship hijack figures for 2014 reveal sharp jump
    IMB highlights risks for coastal tankers in Southeast Asia
  • VLCC earnings to stay steady as January loading programme ends
    Earnings stay in the $80,000s per day for Middle East Gulf to Asia spot voyages
  • Baltic Sea ice-class aframaxes break through $100,000 per day earnings barrier
    Further rises in earnings possible for ice-class vessels
  • Capes stage a sudden rally
    Most of the good news is based on transatlantic demand, but other routes showed some bounce, too

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • US Chamber's Donohue goes back to pump in call for highway funds
    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- For years, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been urging Congress and the White House to raise the federal fuels tax to help maintain and expand aging highways and bridges. For years, Congress and the White House have said no. It's time to try and try again, the...
  • UPS expands contract logistics network in Europe
    Faced with growing demand from retail and technology customers, UPS is expanding contract logistics operations in Europe. The world's second-largest transport operator, after DHL, is expanding three contract logistics facilities in Germany and the Netherlands. The expansion adds nearly 220,000 square feet of space to UPS's global supply chain network, the...
  • Cabotage and transshipment, not international trade, bolster Santos figures
    Recent increases in throughput for the port of Santos - which handles 28 percent of all Brazil's foreign trade and 33 percent of its containerized trade - are concealing a slump in international box movements at South America's largest port. Luiz Araujo, manager in the commercial department for Ecoporto Santos, says...
  • US to end direct oversight of Teamsters union
    Stringent U.S. oversight of the Teamsters union, aimed at keeping organized crime out of a labor organization with a long history of mob influence, may soon come to an end. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York agreed Jan. 14 to replace...
  • CP maintenance workers threaten strike if contract not reached
    Roughly 1,650 Canadian Pacific Railway maintenance workers represented by the Unifor union have voted to strike if a contract with the railroad can't be reached by Feb. 15. Unifor said talks with the second-largest Canadian freight railroad have been "challenging" because the company wants "significant concessions" and has used "heavy-handed treatment...
  • US Chamber's Donohue sees long-term threats to 'improving' economy
    Photo courtesy U.S. Chamber of CommerceWASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American business climate is "improving" and will continue to improve in 2015 as the U.S. economy grows at a faster pace, but it's not time for a "victory lap," U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. "Six long...
  • How US railroads would respond to West Coast dockworker lockout
    The potential impact of a U.S. West Coast port lockout on intermodal service - should it come to that - varies by expert but analysts agree that the railroads will act fast and decisively if it does occur. If waterfront employers lock out longshoremen - a rising concern as contract talks...
  • Last ditch effort made to avoid Vancouver drayage strike
    Representatives of union and non-union drayage drivers serving Port Metro Vancouver will meet with British Columbia's minister of transportation on Thursday in what drivers call a final attempt to avoid another strike at Canada's largest container port. Drayage drivers accuse the provincial government of altering a 14-point deal that ended a...
  • Privatization proposed for New Orleans switching railroad
    New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has asked commissioners of the Public Belt Railroad to consider selling the city-owned short line, which provides switching services for the six major railroads serving the port. The proposal was sparked by interest from Thomas Coleman, a New Orleans businessman and former CEO of International-Matex Tank...
  • Survey reports $7 billion in Lakes-Seaway investment
    Companies and governments have spent or committed nearly US$7 billion since 2009 to investment in ships, ports and terminals, and waterways infrastructure on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, a new survey reports. The investments include nearly $4.7 billion in 2009-13 and more than $2 billion committed after 2013, said...
  • Eurotunnel to boost freight capacity following court ruling
    Eurotunnel unveiled plans for a 20 percent increase in freight capacity through the sub-sea rail tunnel linking the UK and France to keep pace with growing cross-Channel traffic. The Paris-based operator of the tunnel has ordered three new freight shuttles to add to the 15 in its existing fleet in order...
  • Congested Manila port braces for five-day papal visit
    HONG KONG - The Philippine Ports Authority has announced it will be "business as usual" during the papal visit that begins on Jan. 15, despite a five-day shutdown of Manila South Harbor (MSH) and disruption to other terminals in the capital city's long congested port. Combined yard utilization at MSH and...
  • Shift in low end production to dominate Asia trade, Barclays says
    HONG KONG - China's exports in 2014 recorded the second slowest growth since the country joined the World Trade Organisation in 2001, rising just 6.1percent as overall trade growth for the year slumped to 3.4 percent. The growth of imports and exports missed China's official target - set at 7.5 percent...
  • ILWU, PMA trade painful blows as talks reach eight-month mark
    Longshore contract negotiations on the U.S. West Coast have degenerated into a war of attrition in which the union's work slowdowns have significantly increased operating costs for shipping lines and terminal operators, and the employers are countering by reducing work opportunities for rank-and-file longshoremen. Caught in the middle are the ports,...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • McCain targets Jones Act
    A leading US politician has mounted a crusade against the Jones Act, a cabotage law that protects domestic operators from foreign competition.
  • Horizon faces hurdle
    It appears that Horizon Lines has encountered a hurdle in the race to consummate the sale of its Hawaiian shipping division to the Pasha Group.
  • Wall Street awaits dividend
    A growing number of Wall Street forecasters believe Global Ship Lease (GSL) is on the brink of declaring a dividend.
  • Private equity eyes exit
    Some of the shipping industry's leading lenders are growing increasingly aggressive in the race to line up deals, according to the managing director of CIT Maritime Finance.
  • KLC lands COA
    Korea Line Corp (KLC) has secured a contract-of-affreightment (COA) worth nearly KRW 62bn ($57m).
  • RWE redials Diana
    RWE Supply & Trading has chartered another capesize bulker from Diana Shipping in a deal that serves as a testament to the German firm's insatiable appetite for tonnage.
  • P&O pulls out
    Australia has been left with one bidder in its long-running tender to build a new Antarctic icebreaker.
  • Eitzen Chem wins backing
    Eitzen Chemical has secured the total support of lenders and bondholders for a major restructuring scheme.
  • Russian ro-ro ablaze
    Japanese firefighters have been called to a fire on a Russian ro-ro at the port of Akita.
  • Doumbia-Henry takes charge
    Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry will be the seventh president of the World Maritime University (WMU) and the first female ever.
  • FreeSeas buys time
    The Nasdaq exchange has given Greek bulker owner Freeseas an extra 180 days to bring its stock price back above $1.
  • Libya bombs second tanker
    Libya has bombed a tanker thought to be attempting to deliver petrol to Islamist militia group Ansar Al-Sharia, the second attack within 10 days.
  • Reinsurance rates dive
    A bigger than expected reduction in the reinsurance tariff paid by the world's shipowners has been agreed for the new protection and indemnity policy year.
  • Meriaura orders eco-pair
    Finland's Meriaura has placed its first order since 2012 for two general cargo vessels to be built at Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes.
  • Interorient bulker held
    A bulker owned by Cyprus-based Interorient was held in a British port on New Year's Eve for not meeting the International Safety Management (ISM) requirements.
  • Wreck removal starts
    Salvors are finally due to start work on removing a half-submerged general cargoship that has been stuck off Indonesia since November 2013.
  • BGC offers more
    US brokerage BGC Partners has once again increased its takeover offer for derivatives group GFI in a bid to see off a rival bid.
  • Ezra puts break on IPO
    Ezra Holdings has put its plan to list its subsea services unit in the US on hold, due to unfavourable market conditions.
  • Take a break
    Black Sea MOU port states detained six ships for deficiencies linked to rest hours for crews in its latest campaign.
  • Pareto raises VLCC view
    Pareto Securities has boosted its VLCC spot rate forecasts as a spike in floating storage contracts combines with a supply-driven recovery.
  • More hijackings in 2014
    Global ship hijackings have risen in 2014 due to more attacks against small tankers off South East Asia's coasts, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed.
  • Crew evacuated
    The Turkish coast guard has taken 14 Syrian crew from a cargoship forced on to a beach near Antalya in a storm.
  • HHI cuts and merges
    Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is planning more cost-cutting measures to boost its fortunes.
  • Pac Basin fires profit warning
    Pacific Basin Shipping has issued a profit warning after taking provisions of over $130m on loss-making charters and fuel price hedges.
  • Eckero sells duo
    Sweden's Eckero Shipping has sold two ro-ro vessels, with Finnlines the likely buyer.
  • Krasnoye tops up
    Russian shipbuilder Krasnoye Sormovo has raised RUB 27.7m ($0.42m) through a stock sale.
  • Seaway volumes surge
    The St Lawrence Seaway has logged a strong increase in cargo volumes for 2014 as grain business boomed.
  • Intercargo bauxite warning
    Intercargo has sought to remind shipowners of the continued dangers associated with the carriage of bulk cargoes that may have a potential for liquefaction.
  • China imports surge
    China's oil imports surpassed 7m barrels a day for first time in December as the country took advantage of the collapse in oil prices.
  • Svitzer makes progress
    Salvors working on the recovery of the Hoegh Osaka made more progress on Tuesday thanks to improved weather conditions.
  • Warning over Iran cargoes
    Tanker owners are being warned over suspected sanction busting activities involving Iranian crude oil exports.
  • Panama in LNG tie-up
    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has teamed up with the US Port of Lake Charles in a bid to attract more LNG shipping.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • NIT League leader asks for moratorium on West Coast demurrage and detention charges
  • Intercargo warns about liquefaction of bulk cargo
  • Shippers find ways to work around port congestion
  • Survey: Investors pump $7 billion into Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipping industry
  • CSX reports record profit and sales in 2014
  • IAG adds San Francisco to Cargo Connector
  • UPS expands logistics facilities in Europe
  • Lanetix offers free workflow marketplace for transportation and logistics industry
  • LOG-NET release focused on 'predictive execution'
  • Executive moves

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 14, 2015
  • Lukoil Marine supplies lubricant to 'world's largest containership'
    MSC's vessel will use Lukoil's iCOlube cylinder oil lubrication unit.
  • IMB report: 2014 ship-hijacking figures boosted by fuel thefts
    Number of crewmembers held hostage by pirates also rose last year.
  • Second tanker bombed in Libya
    Libyan National Army confirms attack but gives no further information.
  • More EU funding to support LNG bunkering
    LNG bunker fuel is being promoted as 'a greener and cheaper alternative'.
  • Finnish shipower orders coastal 'eco' ships
    Aiming to have half of its fleet fuel efficient 'within five years'.
  • OW Vice President finds new role
    Now Chartering Director at Maersk Tankers.
  • Ships fined for failing to follow 'clean fuel' regulations
    California Air Resources Board names four companies that violated the rules.
  • Low sulphur demand rising in South Korea
    New ECA rules boost demand for product.
  • New A15 vessel class sets new standard in efficiency, sustainability
    Class includes world's first LNG-ready boxship.
  • Owners make third party payments to avoid ship arrest
    As fallout of OW collapse continues to unfold.
  • Piracy in Asia 'significant and worrying'
    Intertanko says danger to crews should not be ignored.
  • Bunker markets in step with crude
    Falls in the crude oil markets have been closely matched by a slide in bunker prices, Bunkerworld data show.
  • OW manager fights extradition to Italy
    Danish court delays decision in Navy fraud case said to be linked to the Italian Mafia.
  • Rush for floating storage capacity continues
    Over 20 tankers chartered with storage option so far this month, traders say.
  • New claim to title of 'world's largest containership'
    Vessel has system to purify and recycle waste oil produced, says DSME official.
  • Dutch firm buys bunker-saving duo
    Vessel design claims 'substantial reductions in fuel consumption'.
  • New Orleans highlights ECA fuel changeover concerns
    Issues options to vessels not completing fuel changeover procedures before entering Mississippi River.
  • Lukoil starts low sulphur bunker supplies at Russian port
    Company targeting ships enroute to ECA zones.
  • Aegean increases fund raising target
    Goal for senior notes 'upsized' from $40 million to $42 million.

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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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