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September 15, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • G6 cancels Asia-Europe sailings on slackening demand as peak season ends
  • Mega-ships have 'reached their logical size limit', says PSA International CEO
  • INTTRA: We e-book nearly 25pc of world's box cargo, bookings up 14pc
  • British shipping minister 'condemns' US Jones Act as 'blatant protectionism'
  • London, S'pore, HK top Xinhua/Baltic Exchange maritime services ranking
  • Panama leads UN labour code non-compliant, but HK, S'pore make top 10
  • Saudi naval cargo inspections slow food flow into besieged Port of Aden
  • Panalpina opens in Yangon - crossroads of India, China and SE Asia
  • DHL Global Forwarding celebrates 15 years of delivering chocolate
  • Old Dominion Freight Line's July-August truck tonnage up 7.7pc-5.8pc
  • Vanguard opens in Charleston, NC, augmenting Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte
  • K+N to manage Ortho Clinical Diagnostics' US life sciences supply chain
  • Airforwarders Association to address new security compliance issues
  • Air China to start nonstop Beijing-Montreal service from end of month
  • Finnair adds passenger aircraft widebody cargo capacity to London links

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • Bureau Veritas acquires HydrOcean, an innovative company in the maritime industry
  • Changing face of pharma supply chain calls for new forwarder thinking, conference told
  • Dedicated feeder shuttle connecting Chennai part of Maersk Line's enhanced/optimised services
  • EVERGREEN LINE orders ten 2,800-TEU class vessels
  • Maersk on Fortune's 'Change the World' list
  • Need for India to build fully indigenous ships stressed
  • Panalpina commences operations from own office in Myanmar
  • Significant fall in Asia-North Europe spot rate
  • Top speakers from India & abroad to grace 10th Southern Asia Ports, Logistics and Shipping 2015
  • Young professionals identify competitiveness as key to London shipping's future
  • ZIM tops schedule reliability on Asia-USEC trade, according to SeaIntel
  • MbPT lends a helping hand to improve the health of children in MCGM schools
  • Sagarmala project to give a boost to port sector in Odisha, says PPT Chairman
  • Freight earnings of SE Railway up 7.36 pc to INR 4,161.61 cr.
  • Adani to spend INR 9K cr. for expanding Udupi Power's capacity to 1,600 MW
  • Centre bans bulk import of ammonium nitrate in loose form
  • Coal imports inch up by only 2 pc in July
  • DGS advocates 20 pc hike in safeguards duty on steel imports
  • Govt to help boost sugar exports
  • L&T plans to set up infra projects in Sri Lanka
  • Madurai-Tuticorin Industrial Corridor to give boost to investment in TN

International Transport Journalweb site
  • To the sun and almost back in six months
  • Indian software in Saudi practice
  • Mozambique axing international airports
  • Efficient box swap with shuttle train
  • Arkas celebrates 44th vessel acquisition
  • New property manager for Poland
  • A robotic butler - why can't we all have one?
  • Malaysia Airlines leasing A350s
  • Melbourne and Brisbane moving closer
  • Serving intra-Asia in a big way Shipping
  • Western region leadership reshuffled
  • Smooth transfer of heavylift department
  • Three key appointments at Loadline
  • Swedish freight railway corners major contract
  • Whirlybirds for China
  • Fiata elects new president and extended board People / Company
  • Global Ports feels the pinch

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • Defence group rejects Jones Act changes
    Puerto Rico's proposal to repeal the Jones Act as a way to help alleviate the territory's debt crisis would undermine national security, a US defence group has argued. A five-year restructuring plan released on 9 September by Puerto Rican governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla includes a request that
  • Kobe traffic rises in June
    The Port of Kobe in western Japan saw its cargo traffic increase 7.9% in June from a year earlier to more than 8 million tonnes, as domestic trade grew by double digits and foreign trade also rose solidly, according to preliminary figures released by the Kobe municipal government. Of the 8.057
  • G6 Alliance pulls five more Asia-to-Europe sailings
    Further cuts in sailings have been announced by the G6 Alliance in response to the market changes in the Asia-to-Europe trade route. The alliance has declared another five void sailings for the subsequent services and weeks as shown in the following. - Loop 6 service in weeks 44, 48, and 52
  • Mercator Lines files application against judicial manager
    Singapore-listed Mercator Lines has applied to the Singapore High Court for a stay of proceedings in a case that could see it put under judicial management. The Indian-owned dry bulk company has also asked for leave to convene meetings of its creditors no later than four months from the date of its
  • Maritime security: a common approach
    The greatest deterrence to armed robbery and piracy in the waters of the Southeast Asia may not be deploying multibillion dollar warships or having massive joint navy patrols up and down the regional shipping channels. It may lie instead in introducing a simple unified code of law and order, a
  • Marine insurance emerging from losses, but challenges ahead
    Shipowners are likely to continue to benefit from low premium rates for hull and machinery insurance amid high liquidity in the capital markets and abundant supply of risk capital for marine insurance. Speaking at the opening of the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance
  • Evergreen orders 10 2,800 teu box ships at Imabari
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corp on 11 September inked a deal with Japanese shipbuilder Imabari for the construction of 10 2,800 teu container ships. These vessels are in addition to the 10 similar-sized vessels the carrier ordered at Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC in August, with the first ship
  • China soyabean imports up 9.8% y/y during January-August 2015
    China, the world's largest soyabean importing country, imported 52.4 million tonnes of soyabean during January to August 2015, up 9.8% year on year (y/y), showed data released by Chinese customs. In July, the country imported 9.5 million tonnes of soyabean, up 27% y/y. Of the 9.5 million tonnes,
  • XMH profit dives 47%
    Singapore-listed marine engine maker XMH Holdings' (XMH's) first-quarter 2016 profit dropped 46.9% year on year (y/y) to SGD740,000 (USD460,000). The company's revenue declined 7.8% y/y to SGD23.8 million, while its gross profit also dipped 4.8% y/y to SGD6.3 million. XMH attributed the decrease

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • Radical revamp sees Damco back in the black after two years in the doldrums
  • Terminal operators at Jakarta hampered by corruption and a lack of transparency
  • ANALYSIS - Shareholder pain at UTi Worldwide as its financial strength ebbs

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding launches NSC 6
  • Next generation HiMSEN engine completes TA testing
  • Wartsila names new President of Marine Solutions
  • Silver Ships delivers survey boat to USACE
  • Bank wants Mercator put under judicial manager

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • Coast Guard holds ship in Tacoma for failing onboard safety evaluation
  • Port of Los Angeles releases August containerized cargo totals
  • Crowley presents security award to Merchant Marine Academy midshipman
  • Port of Olympia sets public meeting to discuss Tumwater real estate
  • Evergreen Group places order for ten more B-type vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • Global Ports feels brunt of Russia's economic woes
    Country's leading box operator reports 32% drop in container throughput and 25% decline in revenues
  • Further VLCC rate rises anticipated on robust Middle East output
    Fewer than 50 VLCCs are available in Middle East for loading in September, favouring owners
  • Canal expansion offers bright future for Egypt
    The opening of the expanded Suez Canal last month was a moment of national pride for Egypt, but whether its ambitions for the future can be met remains to be seen
  • Onassis Laureates call for greater innovation in shipping
    Prize winners Stopford and Heaver single out shippers for sitting on the sidelines
  • DP World chairman singles out automation as the key to ultra large boxships
    Without it you can't handle them in the time necessary, says Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem
  • G6 confirms yet more cuts to Asia-Europe capacity
    Ten westbound services pulled between October and the start of 2016 as alliance looks to redress the supply/demand imbalance
  • Marine premiums up in many currencies
    A 3.6% fall in dollar terms masks improvement for many, says Seltmann
  • Precious faces Sainty bulker cancellations and delays
    Uncertainty over future of debt-laden China yard gets deeper
  • Angelicoussis books $300m of crude tanker orders at DSME
    Morale-booster for Korean yard brings Greek owner's orderbook to eight VLCCs and eight suezmaxes
  • US west coast ports report strong growth in August
    Port of Long Beach saw volumes jump by 23%
  • Tianjin blast could cost insurers $6bn
    Marine insurance world gathers for conference in Berlin this week
  • Customs and practices
    Signs that the stench of corruption is beginning to lift

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • Virginia port volume growth slows
    Container volume gains at the Port of Virginia slowed significantly in August from their torrid pace earlier this year, when the Southeastern U.S. port was flush with cargo diverted from the West Coast. Container traffic was up just 2.7 percent year-over-year last month. The port's terminals handled 220,069 20-foot-equivalents in August,...
  • Strong Oakland August volumes suggest shippers are returning
    Laden containers imported through the Port of Oakland in August rose 15.1 percent year-over-year, giving the port its sixth straight month of inbound traffic gains and suggesting shippers may be returning some cargo to the West Coast during the peak shipping season. Total container traffic, which includes empty containers, last month...
  • New CSX terminal allows Schneider to increase intermodal cross-border footprint
    CSX Transportation's newest terminal outside Montreal is allowing transportation providers such as Schneider l to offer intermodal shippers more direct connections between Canada and the U.S. The Salaberry-de-Valleyfield terminal, now just four months old, is the first to offer north-south service out of Montreal, bypassing longer reroutes through the Great Lakes...
  • US contract truck rates rising, but not as far as once expected
    Contract truckload rates in the U.S. continue to rise, but they won't rise as fast or as far as shippers once feared, according to an investment research firm and a pricing index. Excluding fuel surcharges, contract linehaul truckload rates rose 3.7 percent year-over-year in August, despite a drop in spot market...
  • Mombasa government pushes for steep port fees
    Shippers moving good through the rapidly-growing port of Mombasa may soon have to pay steep new fees if the governor of the port's county has his way, a move that could shift cargo to rival Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Gov. Ali Hassan Joho is seeking fees on Mombasa port use totaling...
  • India to permit foreign ro-ro vessels for coastal operations
    New Delhi on Monday approved relaxing its cabotage law to allow foreign roll-on, roll-off ship operators to offer coastal services, another big step by the Narendra Modi-led government to reduce supply chain bottlenecks. The new cabotage rights, which apply to all ro-ro vessels as well as car and project cargo carriers,...
  • Impact of dimensional weight pricing less than expected
    With e-commerce retail growing at more than 15 percent per year, and with the parcels moved by UPS and FedEx becoming lighter and bulkier as a result, a change in pricing for bulky packages was necessary to align shipping charges with the cost of delivery. The implementation of dimensional weight pricing...
  • Jacksonville considers moving TraPac to slash dredging costs
    TraPac Terminal, Port of Jacksonville. Credit: Jaxport JACKSONVILLE, Florida - The Port of Jacksonville, seeing an opportunity to save hundreds of millions on harbor deepening, has asked a terminal operator to consider relocating closer to the mouth of the harbor. With state and federal budgets tight, the port sees the move as...
  • Global Ports, revenue, profit slump on Russia economic woes
    Global Ports' Petrolesport Terminal, St. Petersburg, RussiaLONDON - Global Ports' revenue shrank by a quarter in the first half of the year as Russia's largest container terminal operator posted sharply lower cargo volumes as the nation's troubled economy continued to contract. The London-listed company attributed the decline in revenue to $214.3...
  • RFID energizes inventory tracking at Interstate Batteries
    Apparel and footwear retailers aren't the only companies that have learned to appreciate the potential benefits of RFID systems. Take, for example, the case of Interstate Batteries, the leading brand of auto-replacement batteries in North America. Based in Dallas, Interstate sells more than 17 million SLI (starting, lighting and ignition) batteries...
  • HMM adds Khalifa to Korea-Middle East service
    Hyundai Merchant Marine BangkokHyundai Merchant Marine extended its Korea-Middle East, or KMS, service to include a regular call at Abu Dhabi Terminals-operated Khalifa Port Container Terminal, starting this month. The new KMS port rotation is as follows: Kwangyang and Busan, South Korea; Ningbo, Kaohsiung and Yantian, China; Hong Kong; Singapore; Port...
  • Cheap fuel erodes mega-ship slot cost benefits, Drewry says
    Bunker fuel is cheap enough to siphon off the slot cost merits of operating mega vessels.HONG KONG - The falling price of fuel has turned on its head the assumption that mega vessels automatically generate lower slot costs than smaller vessels, as data from Dreary shows that the slot cost...
  • New round of canceled Asia-Europe sailings by G6 carriers
    NYK and its G6 Alliance members have announced yet another round of blanked sailings. HONG KONG - The G6 Alliance has announced another raft of canceled sailings on Asia-Europe in October and November as carriers sail into the slow final quarter on the battered trade lane that will round off a...
  • Good news hard to find in China's slowing economy
    HONG KONG - China's economic indicators continue to portray a country struggling against weak domestic and external demand with growth in factory output falling short of market expectations and offering little encouragement to declining exports.Data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China released at the weekend showed that industrial...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • "Include shipping in Paris deal"
    European environmental groups have urged ministers of the EU to include international shipping in a global climate deal at Paris.
  • TNG fixes out MR
    Croatia's Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has found work for one of its MRs coming off a charter with Stena Weco.
  • SALT team boosts stake
    Executives of Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) have continued to show their faith in the company's stock by completing the fifth incremental share buy since late July.
  • Bulker under the hammer
    A bulker under arrest in India since June has been put up for sale at auction.
  • Wiernicki's top priorities
    Incoming chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Christopher Wiernicki has pledged to focus on three crucial areas during his reign.
  • Oil output to drop
    The International Energy Agency (IEA) is forecasting a drop in oil output of 0.5m barrels per day (bpd) from non-OPEC countries in 2016, the equivalent of a suezmax cargo every two days.
  • PDVSA tanker detained
    Venezuelan authorities arrest vessel owned by domestic state oil company over alleged fuel smuggling.
  • Maersk a good bet
    Clarksons Platou Securities has upgraded shares in AP Moller-Maersk from neutral to buy amid the promise of counter-cyclical growth.
  • Global Ports slides
    Russian container terminal operator takes a hit in the first half amid domestic economic slump.
  • ITF targets Asia again
    The ITF union has launched its third action week in east Asia to check pay and conditions on board ships.
  • Holm steps up
    Finland's Wartsila has appointed a new president to lead its marine solutions business.
  • Boxship hit by fire
    A boxship operated by Martime of Germany has suffered a blaze at the port of Manila in the Philippines.
  • Ocean Installer into Africa
    Ocean Installer has broken into the African market with a first major installation work contract in the region.
  • Tax boost for OSG
    Restructured Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has received a big boost from the US tax authorities ahead of its third quarter results.
  • Cochin wins ferry deal
    Indian shipyard seals $211m state order to build vessels for Andaman and Nicobar islands.
  • Mercator fights HSH filing
    Singapore-listed bulker owner Mercator Lines wants further meetings with creditors to discuss restructuring after HSH Nordbank filed an application to have the company managed by a court.
  • Samsung raises $26m
    Loss-making Samsung Heavy Industries has disposed of a non-core property to raise KRW 31bn ($26m).
  • CPLP set for two more
    Capital Maritime & Trading Corp has expanded the dropdown pipeline to its US-listed MLP Capital Product Partners (CPLP).
  • West coast imports surge
    The ports of Los Angeles the Long Beach have both reported large surges in container volumes for the month of August.
  • Milaha names new CEO
    Qatar-based company wastes little time finding new man to lead diversified shipowner.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • Bill to raise San Francisco pilot rates tabled
  • G6 Alliance voids 10 additional Asia-Europe sailings
  • Drayage drivers to escalate picketing against Pac 9

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
  • IMO makes limited progress on fuel use data collection
    Intersessional meeting leaves next MEPC to do the heavy lifting, though some consensus building on simplified metrics.
  • CO2 and Shipping: Time for action, say greens
    European parliamentary committees calls for shipping to be included in Paris climate deal.
  • Scrubbers to be fitted on newbuilds
    Clean Marine is to supply exhaust gas cleaning systems to two reefer/fishing support vessels.
  • Pour point depressant for MGO
    Fuel additive specialist develops 'cold flow improver' for marine distillates.
  • Cap draws in new players to marine gas market
    Spanish company swaps domestic for marine demand.
  • Venezuela: Ships held for alleged fuel smuggling
    One ship controlled by oil company PDVSA.
  • Bank wants dry bulk operator 'under judicial management'
    Mercator Lines says it will fight the application.
  • Box lines facing gloomy outlook
    In spite of falling bunker prices.
  • Politics seen overruling shipping interests at IMO
    Desire for more cost/benefit analysis of new regulations both for shipping and wider economy.
  • Singapore bunker sales hit 2015 peak
    Demand for low sulphur marine gasoil more than tripled.
  • Hong Kong supplier expands operations to Shanghai
    New office supported by three staff, Sea Trader International tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Shipping expected to 'come under attack' at Paris climate talks
    ICS calls for bunker levy in response to the 'political pressure cooker' building ahead of crucial UNFCCC meeting.
  • ING makes vessel arrests at Singapore
    In a bid to claim over $400,000 of unpaid bunker bills.
  • Z Energy: Newbuild oil tankers 25% more fuel efficient
    Fuel savings to offset higher upfront cost of vessels, says spokeswoman.
  • Colombia: Fuel oil storage tanks to open this year
    State-owned Ecopetrol exporting product to Singapore, Europe, and the US for marine use.
  • Shipping preparing for 'attack' at Paris climate talks
    ICS calls for bunker levy in response to the 'political pressure cooker' building ahead of crucial UNFCCC meeting.
  • Storage tank leak spills bunker fuel into Philippines river
    Roughly 2,000 litres was spilled.
  • IEA: Cheap oil is 'forcing the market to behave as it should'
    Expects demand to catch up with supply by H2 2016.

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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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