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September 16, 2015

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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

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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.

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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

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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%

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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.

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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

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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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PORTS

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

COMPETITION

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

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.

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

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.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

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

TAXES

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

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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