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September 16, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • LA-Long Beach enjoy August box volumes - the best month in years
  • Evergreen orders 10 more 2,800-TEUers from Japan's shipbuilder Imabari
  • Auckland, Tauranga tussle for New Zealand's No 1 port spot via upgrades
  • Don't trust official Nigerian welcome - it may be a trap: INTERTANKO
  • Cornelia Maersk fresh into LA from Tianjin, declared toxin free by USCG
  • Charleston box volume rises 15pc as profit more than doubles in FY2015
  • XPO's US$3 billion Con-way takeover puts it in the global big leagues
  • 38 LA-Long Beach striking port truckers beef up their picket lines
  • Low oil brings truckers falling revenues as fuel surcharges fade away
  • Jotun's Jotachar fire-resistant paint "winning the offshore market share"
  • Relationship between airline comes forwarder closer to modernisation
  • Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo offers online tracking for shipments
  • Volga-Dnepr delivers oil pump to the door of customer in Turkmenistan

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • CFSAI forms committee of experts for storage & transportation of hazardous cargo
  • IWAI to invite tenders for setting up navigation lock on Farakka Barrage in Oct.
  • Key issues highlighted on first day of 10th Southern Asia Ports, Logistics and Shipping 2015
  • Urea imports up by 43 pc to 30.62 lakh t
  • Direct imports of cashew at Kollam port after 50 years cheers trade
  • MICT achieves another landmark with the maiden call of Maersk's FM3 service
  • Multiple gates & timber stack yard inaugurated at Kandla Port
  • Rotterdam World Gateway opens
  • Single port management system for Amsterdam & Rotterdam ports
  • Chinese dumping to mar domestic textile industry, says AEPC
  • DIPP outlines policy for solar projects of 3,000 MW
  • INR turns moderately weak against dollar after Monday's rally
  • Suzlon plans to invest INR 6K cr. in offshore windmill project
  • Tamil Nadu gets investment worth INR 50K cr.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Where there's weight, there's safety
  • Euroairport Cargo Community launched
  • Whistle blows for Ludwigshafen-Verona train service
  • Indermühle secures succession
  • Gefco reinforces Cebame rail offer
  • Ever faster to Scandinavia
  • New traction for hauling acid
  • Yet more void voyages
  • Sumitomo to cooperate with Cargosphere
  • New development director for UK logistics park
  • Spanish company to electrify India's rails
  • Australia moves closer to weight clarification
  • Port of Le Havre/Haropa to gain large warehouse
  • Airbus - deep imprint on deep south
  • Official inauguration of Rotterdam World Gateway

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Struggle to continue for South Korea's Big Three
    South Korea's Big Three shipbuilders are not likely to return to the black until 2017 at the earliest, according to an industry analyst. The double blow of overcapacity in shipbuilding and the collapse in oil prices are blamed. In a report, NH Investment Securities analyst Yoo Jae-Hoon argues that
  • IMB urges a common worldwide information sharing taskforce
    Malaysia-headquartered anti-piracy agency, International Maritime Bureau (IMB) urges for a common worldwide information sharing framework to disseminate crucial details for law enforcement forces to react swiftly and decisively. "Information sharing and coordinated action between concerned coastal
  • Ro-ros exempted from Indian cabotage regulations
    India has exempted ro-ro, LNG, and project cargo vessels from cabotage regulations, opening up the coastal run to foreign vessels. The move follows intensive discussions with auto industry representatives and vehicle carriers. The relaxation was announced by the shipping ministry on 14 September.
  • Concordia extends charters of P-Maxes
    Concordia Maritime, the listed product tanker owner in the Gothenburg-based Stena sphere of companies, has extended the charters of two P-Max vessels with an undisclosed oil company by 12 months and added a third vessel in the deal for six months. A company statement said the vessels concerned were
  • HHI win LPG carrier order
    Petredec Limited has announced today that contracts have been signed with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to build up to four Panamax VLGC'S. The signed contract is for two firm 78,700 cbm LPG carriers with an option attached to build a further two vessels. Delivery of the pair is scheduled to be
  • Maritime losses are clear 'wake-up call' to underwriters
    Losses that have hit the maritime sector this year are a clear wake-up call for underwriters across the world, the chairman of the cargo committee for the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has said. Speaking at the organisation's annual conference in Berlin, Nick Derrick said the cargo
  • DSME gets boost from Angelicoussis Group
    Embattled Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received its first orders after posting a massive loss in the second quarter of 2015 (2Q15). Maran Tankers Management, part of the Angelicoussis Group, ordered two 320,000 dwt VLCCs and two 156,000 dwt Suezmax tankers
  • Chinese shipyard new orders slump
    China's shipyards saw orders fall by 68.3% to 15.1 million dwt between January and August compared with the same period of 2014, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said. The orderbook fell 12.1% year-on-year (y/y) to 135.1 million dwt at the end of August, or down 9.5%
  • Chinese ports' throughput growth slows
    From January to August, 30 major ports in China have handled 7.63 billion tonnes of cargo, up 2.8% year on year (y/y), but slower than the 4.8% annual growth in the previous year, showed data released by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on 15 September. From the total, 19 coastal ports dealt with
  • NauticAWT plunges into loss
    Singapore-listed offshore engineering company NauticAWT suffered a loss of USD2.3 million for the first half of 2015, as compared with a profit of USD1.7 million recorded a year ago. The company recorded loss despite a revenue increase of USD13.9 million, up 56.7% year on year, dragged down by
  • China accounts for 25% of Rotterdam's container throughput
    Some 25% of containers handled at the Rotterdam port are from China, showed data released by Statistics Netherlands. The number of containers from China grew 9% in 2014 and the growth continued to early 2015 despite the Chinese economic downturn. China-originated containers to the port rose 18.6%

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • IATA to develop eAWB platform to help smaller forwarders get into e-freight
  • Industry fears law on container weight verification could bring cargo chaos
  • G6 cuts more Asia-Europe sailings as downturn in demand looks set to persist

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Owner fails in low sulfur fuel cost claim against port agent
  • Nichols Brothers uses new system to launch Kirby ATB tug
  • BV classes world's first ethane fueled ship
  • Saab Kockums cuts first steel for A26 submarine program
  • Dynagas to order five ARC 7 LNG carriers for Yamal
  • Cyber security high on Wiernicki's IACS priorities list
  • Seadrill cancels rig order at Hyundai Heavy
  • Schottel strengthens North American operation

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Port of Everett backing AAPA transport bill stand
  • Mitsui celebrates opening of Rotterdam container terminal
  • Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer pleads guilty during Court-Martial
  • G6 Alliance member carriers plan Asia/Europe void sailings
  • NYK Group adding new LNG-fueled tugboat

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Gas bunkering first for Antwerp
    Sefarina is port's first seagoing vessel loaded with LNG fuel by truck
  • Deployment of 8,000 teu-10,000 teu ships a juggling act for carriers
    Relentless roll-out of ULCs has forced some difficult decisions on carriers about where to deploy their smaller newbuilds, says Drewry
  • Overcapacity keeps ocean hull rates soft
    Keep calm and be lucky, Edmondson advises
  • Matson - a rare US shipping success
    The Jones Act transpacific specialist shows that there is space in the container shipping industry for niche carriers
  • Former V.Ships chief Anderson joins ShipServ board
    New director played role in Univan merger with Anglo Eastern
  • IUMI sets political priorities for the year ahead
    Recycling and cyber security climb marine insurance agenda
  • Zhou joins Lloyd's List
    New US reporter to provide fast, accurate analysis of events, and insight into markets, as Lloyd's List strengthens its digital presence
  • Toyota chooses WWL for Japan-US east coast service
    First vehicle shipment en route to Florida
  • Abu Dhabi Ports container volumes rise 41% in 2015
    Volumes boosted by growing polymer exports and transhipment activity
  • Storage risk gets insufficient consideration
    Tianjin blast shows what can go wrong with seemingly safe link in logistics chain
  • Zanzibar gets funding from China Exim Bank to build new port
    New port will help ease congestion in Malindi harbour
  • Chinese police arrest Mingde Heavy Industry boss
    Police apprehend company's chairman for alleged embezzlement of state property
  • Mercator Lines applies for a stay of proceedings in creditor court case
    Singapore-listed Mercator Lines attempts to stave off a creditor's move to have it placed in judicial management
  • MOL earns listing on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 13th straight year
    A place on the indices will attract investment interest from environmental, social and governance funds
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries develops CLEAN HiMSEN engine
    Hyundai Heavy Industries' new engine is more powerful, fuel efficient and IMO Tier III-compliant
  • Scorpio Bulkers buys back more shares
    Monaco-based Scorpio Bulkers continues its share buybacks through unit Scorpio Services

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Jaxport to handle first Porsche cars in October
    The first Porsches will roll off at the port of Jacksonville in October after Florida used millions of dollars in incentives to lure the German automaker and its parent company, Volkswagen, away from the nearby port of Brunswick, Georgia. Jaxport in February announced it had snagged the Volkswagen account, including its...
  • APMT doubling Liberia terminal capacity as demand rockets
    Port of MonroviaExpecting a 27 percent jump in container volume for this year, APM Terminals is spending to $34.5 million over the next two years to double capacity at its facility at the Port of Monrovia, the only Liberian container gateway. Although the Ebola epidemic in 2014 and 2015 hurt the...
  • Toronto truck strike over alleged misclassification expands
    The weeklong truck drivers strike in Ontario is growing in size and continues to disrupt cargo deliveries in the greater Toronto area, according to the group of independent owner-operators behind the protests. Members of the fledgling Container Truck Association of Ontario have been picketing Toronto-area trucking terminals and rail yards for days...
  • Global TV shipments, US imports drop, IHS data show
    In terms of global shipping, the second quarter wasn't prime time for TV manufacturers. Global shipments of televisions fell 8 percent in the second quarter to 48 million units, according to IHS. That's the largest year-over-year decline since the recession squashed demand in 2009. IHS, which owns JOC.com, blamed the drop...
  • APMT gains toehold in Turkey with new container terminal
    APM Terminals hopes that the opening of its Turkish container terminal at Petkim Port,near Izmir on Turkey's west coast, in early 2016 will be just the first phase of its expansion in the country. The terminal at Petkim Port is part of the redevelopment of the existing general cargo port owned...
  • Canada's Dicom builds cross-border connections
    Montreal's Dicom Transportation Group is bridging the U.S.-Canadian border by acquiring a diverse group of U.S. companies, from last-mile delivery and truckload freight brokerage firms to one of the largest U.S. regional package carriers, Rhode Island-based Eastern Connection. The acquisition of Eastern Connection gives Dicom a parcel network on both sides...
  • Tiger Cool Express snags industry veterans
    Tiger Cool Express is making some major moves on the personnel and asset front, hiring two industry veterans to help handle the tripling of the reefer intermodal service provider's domestic equipment fleet. Former vsenior ice president of intermodal at Kansas City Southern Railway Brian Bowers has come out of retirement to...
  • Puerto Rico pushes for end to Jones Act in debt restructuring plan
    The U.S. Congress would no longer require U.S.-flag vessels to move goods between the mainland and Puerto Rico under a five-year debt restructuring plan proposed Wednesday by Puerto Rican Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla. The release of the plan by the commonwealth struggling with roughly $72 billion in bond debt is the...
  • US ports that don't invest will miss the mega-ships, Charleston port chief says
    CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The head of one of the fastest-growing ports said the days of U.S. ports gateways unwilling or unable to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure to become a top 10 port are limited. Without major investments in deeper harbors, larger terminals, taller cranes and...
  • Merger indications begin to emerge as CSCL, Cosco extend trading halt
    HONG KONG - Shares of China Shipping Container Lines and Cosco will remain suspended on the Hong Kong and Shanghai bourses for another month as the mainland's two largest carriers continue their "robust contemplation" of material matters they have been discussing since 9 am on Aug. 10.The carriers are widely...
  • Aussie forwarders fuming over new freight insurance rules
    HONG KONG - The Australian Federation of International Forwarders has expressed concern that a change of insurance agent by the International Air Transport Association in the country is forcing its members to come up with huge bank guarantees, sometimes running into millions of dollars.Paul Golland, AFIF chairman and recently elected...
  • Charleston port gets federal OK to deepen channel
    Port of CharlestonCHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Army Corps of Engineers declared the Port of Charleston's deepening project to be economically and environmentally feasible on Monday, clearing the way to the project to move ahead pending the securing of needed federal and state funding. The "chief's report" increases the likelihood that...
  • Shippers, show some appreciation for truckers
    This week, Sept. 13-19, is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Truck drivers will be treated to company cookouts, honored for safe driving and service, and in some cases get bonuses and gifts from employers. Appreciation shouldn't stop there, however. Trucking companies, freight brokers and shippers, in particular, need to appreciate truck...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Uljanik lands livestock ship
    Croatian shipbuilder Uljanik has bagged an order for a new livestock carrier from Kuwait.
  • Dynagas ups Yamal charters to nine
    Dynagas has secured long-term time-charters for four of its existing LNG carriers on the back of business it has netted on five of the ice-breaking newbuildings for the Yamal LNG project.
  • Dynagas clinches $1.5bn Yamal deal
    Dynagas Holding has concluded its biggest LNG move with a deal to build five LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project.
  • NewLead fixes tanker
    Zolotas-led owner wins improved daily rate for one of its five bitumen carriers delivered in 2014.
  • Seadrill rips up contract
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill is cancelling a new drillship on order at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea.
  • Too much confusion
    Too many piracy reporting centres could bring confusion and cause undesirable results, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has warned.
  • Smart wreck removed
    Ardent, the giant salvage alliance of Titan and Svitzer, has completed its first major project with the wreck removal of the bulk carrier Smart.
  • Antwerp in first LNG fill
    A vessel owned by Chemgas Shipping of the Netherlands has become the first ship to be bunkered with LNG in the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
  • Bilal adds two more
    Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan's son has added two more vessels to its fleet and chartered them to compatriot Palmali Shipping for 10 years.
  • Celestyal hires cruiseship
    Celestyal Cruises of Greece has hired a cruiseship from the Clipper Group as part of its home porting programme in Turkey.
  • MPP up for auction
    Vessel formerly chartered by Hansa Heavy Lift to be sold in Quebec after owner went bust.
  • Ultrapetrol downed
    South American tanker and offshore vessel company Ultrapetrol has been downgraded by Standard & Poor's (S&P) due to liquidity concerns in weak markets.
  • Concordia stretches deals
    Concordia Maritime has secured further employment for three P-MAX vessels with an international oil and gas company.
  • WWL wins Toyota deal
    WWL already carries vehicles from Japan to Europe for the manufacturer.
  • Veteran carrier banned
    The Paris MoU organisation of port states has banned a Libyan livestock carrier for three months after it failed three safety checks.
  • Mols bidder withdraws
    Mols-Linien has seen one of the two takeover bidders for the company withdraw its offer.
  • Petredec books VLGC duo
    Petrodec has returned to Hyundai Heavy Industries to order two 78,700-cbm LPG carriers with an option to build two more.
  • Scandlines' eco bonus
    Baltic ro-pax company Scandlines expects to be awarded EUR 6.3m ($7.11m) by the European Union (EU) for the installation of exhaust cleaning kits on two new ferries.
  • Hull back in the money
    A long run of hull insurance market losses has been broken but not in a way that gives underwriters grounds to break out the champagne.
  • Eimskip cancels boxship
    Iceland's Eimskip has finally cancelled a long-delayed containership newbuilding it signed for in 2011.
  • Ezion redeems bond
    Singapore-listed offshore service provider is the latest company to pay down debt.
  • Oakland boxes keep rising
    The US Port of Oakland has reported a 15% jump in container imports for August, figures released Monday show.
  • BLT tankers arrested
    Two chemical product tankers controlled by Berlian Laju Tankers (BLT) have reportedly been arrested in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • TNT expands coverage in Nordic countries
  • Freightos secures new funding, provides rate marketplace
  • Navy League opposes Jones Act Exemption for Puerto Rico
  • Commerce supports 5 associations' export programs
  • Yang Ming to charter five 14,000 TEU ships
  • New OTM release gives shippers landed cost simulation capability
  • SPARX launches new LCL service
  • FMC reviews 4 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: FIATA and Milaha
  • MainOcean acquires Conquer Logistics, Retail Packers
  • Porsche North America moves to JAXPORT
  • SDV to build additional warehouse at Port of Le Havre
  • Charleston seeks to be 'Top 5' container port by 2020

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
  • Japanese firms study biofuel-producing algae
    IHI Corp claims one hectare of algae can produce 137,000 litres of oil per year.
  • Carnival reaffirms 2020 CO2 goal
    Of 25% reduction against 2005 baseline.
  • Milestone for LNG bunkering in Antwerp
    Ship takes direct delivery of alternative fuel.
  • Promotion at KPI Bridge Oil
    Mohammed Yasser Marzuq recently graduated from KPI Bridge Oil's in-house Training and Development Programme.
  • 'People struggle to sell their oil,' says Singapore-based trader
    Player surprised at Singapore latest bunker sales figures.
  • Scandlines' scrubbers secure EU funds
    Battery technology also part of emission reducing equipment.
  • India turns to shipping to relieve congestion on roads and rail
    Cabotage laws relaxed to allow some classes of foreign flagged ships to carry cargo between the country's ports.
  • Hydrogen fuel project takes shape
    Aimed at ship's auxiliary power systems.
  • Japan bunker sales up 50% month-on-month
    Sales at an eight month high.
  • NIOPDC: Iran reaping billions from bunkering activities
    Country sold over 6 million mt of marine fuels over the past two years.
  • Singapore: Fratelli to expand bunker fleet
    To support handling of some 200,000 mt of bunkers per month.
  • 'Concern' over cruise ship emissions at Hobart
    Air monitoring equipment lacking, suggests council documents.
  • Singapore: Fratelli in fleet expansion plans
    To support handling of some 200,000 mt of bunkers per month.
  • HHI launches engine with 'improved' fuel-efficiency
    System boasts a '2% increase in fuel efficiency compared to existing H21/32 four-stroke engines'.
  • Cheaper fuel reducing slot cost advantage for mega-box ships
    Data from Drewry reveals slot cost savings benefit between bigger and smaller ships has almost halved.

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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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