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August 17, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe off 23pc to US$640/TEU, but up 11.5pc to USWC, 5.8pc to USEC
  • Firemen may have set off Tianjin's explosion with lethal water-chemical mix
  • HK ship management giants Anglo-Eastern, Univan create world's biggest
  • Egypt's Port Said terminal looks to tap growing vessel calls
  • Next Gen 19,224-TEU MSC Maya soon to join Asia-Europe loop
  • Malaysia proves to be major hub for Maersk Line, says local boss
  • India's 12 major ports see box throughput rise to 730,000 TEU in July
  • 9,580-TEU MSC Asya joins Baltic feeder service - biggest ship ever
  • Quebec to invest US$1.14 billion in infrastructure in Port of Montreal
  • Cargotec wins US$27.88 million Colombian orders for 14 cranes, 6 forklifts
  • China-US aviation talks bog down over rights of airport access
  • Bomb scare triggers evacuation at LAX air cargo facility
  • AMTES wins FAA licence for maintenance at Leipzig/Halle for US planes
  • Air China to start Beijing-Johannesburg service at end-October
  • Cargolux ups capacity to Chennai, then to Muscat-Mumbai via Oman Air
  • Getting the business balance right on the 'One Belt-One Road' - aka the New Silk Road

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 16, 2015
  • CMA CGM improves services between Africa & Europe by upgrading EURAF 1, EURAF 2 & EURAF 4 lines
  • Evergreen orders ten 2,800-TEU vessels
  • Maersk Line preparing new & optimised East-West network
  • APSEZ enters into strategic alliance with NCML for collateral management & warehousing services
  • APSEZ to replace NMDC in Nifty from Sept. 28
  • Blasts hamper Tianjin port's operations
  • Essar Ports' PAT up 7 pc in Q1
  • Gadkari, Iranian Foreign Minister discuss expediting Chabahar port project
  • Hema Malini visits Mumbai Port Trust
  • Rajasthan proposes artificial inland port at Jalore
  • Sagarmala initiative on port-led development will boost country's growth, says Nitin Gadkari
  • Govt may consider doubling import duty on aluminium
  • Infrastructure projects to be focus of IRB Infra's new investment trust
  • Poland likely to invest in food processing tech in Punjab

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Sensitive thin skins

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • Cruise ship brings relief to Kos migrant crisis
    One of Mediterranean's largest cruise ships has arrived at the Greek island of Kos to assist with its overwhelming influx of migrants. Eleftherios Venizelos will serve as a floating registration and accommodation shelter, as Greece faces its greatest migrant crisis for decades. The Ministry of
  • Hercules files reorganisation plan
    Jackup rig and liftboat specialist Hercules Offshore has filed a Chapter 11 reorganisation plan after being hit hard by languishing oil prices. The pre-packaged plan, filed 13 August, provides for more than USD1.2 billion of the company's outstanding senior notes be converted to 96.9% of new common
  • SCI continues to hit profit trail
    Government-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has continued to hit the profit trail, posting a net profit of INR1.63 billion (USD25 million) for the first quarter ending 30 June 2015, benefiting from the rally in tanker markets. Turnover, however, dropped slightly to INR10.9 billion against
  • Lauritzen issues profit warning
    J Lauritzen Holding, the privately-owned Danish dry bulk and small LPG carrier owner, has issued a profit warning after reporting deep interim losses and booking a heavy impairment charge. Group net loss in 2Q15 amounted to USD117.6 million compared with a profit of USD27.0 million in the same
  • Union wins court injunction against Hutchison Ports Australia
    The Australian Federal Court yesterday, 13 August, granted a temporary injunction preventing Hutchinson Ports Australia making 97 dockworkers in Brisbane and Sydney redundant. Workers at both Hutchison's Sydney and Brisbane terminals were sacked by text and email in the middle of the night of 6
  • Pan Ocean ends 2Q15 in red
    Singapore-listed shipowner Pan Ocean plunged to a loss of USD157 million for the second quarter ending 30 June 2015 from a profit of USD323.9 million in the same period a year ago. Its revenue declined 0.1% year-on-year to USD378.7 million, while its gross profit was USD58.3 million, down 17.7%.
  • CMES profit surges 120% y/y in 1H15
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has announced its profit surged 120% year-on-year to CNY558.3 million (USD87.2 million) in the first half of 2015. This resulted from the prosperity in the international crude shipping market, the acquisition of Nanjing Tanker's VLCC fleet, and a jump in CMES'
  • EU deal means Greece also faces shipping tax increase
    The new bailout deal between the Greek government and creditors includes measures in which Greece's shipping industry will also be subjected to tax rises. Among other measures, tonnage tax - for ships with Greek and foreign flags - will increase by 4% annually, for the four-year period 2016-20.
  • Indonesia nabs slave ship
    In a sign of increasing government toughness against the use of slave labour in the fishing sector, the Indonesian navy has pursued and seized a vessel believed to have been involved in the trade. Silver Sea 2 was stopped by the Indonesian navy in the east Indian Ocean some 130 km off Sabang, in Indonesia's Aceh province, in the early morning
  • Otto Marine dives into $2.5m loss in 2Q15
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine posted a loss of USD2.5 million for the second quarter ended 30 June 2015, from a profit of USD18 million recorded in the same period in 2014. The company's revenue dropped 36.4% year on year (y/y) to USD71.2 million in the second quarter of
  • Sinotrans Shipping sinks to $18.3m loss in 1H15
    Hong Kong-listed Sinotrans Shipping incurred a loss of USD18.3 million for the first six months in 2015 because of the depressed bulk shipping market in early 2015. Revenue dropped 19% year on year (y/y) to USD485.1 million , a stock filing of Sinotrans Shipping said on 14 August. To stabilise
  • Singapore awards $1.86m in maritime scholarships
    The Singapore government, in collaboration with maritime businesses and local seafarer unions, on 13 August awarded SGD2.6 million (USD1.86 million) in maritime scholarships for students taking up maritime studies. Fifty-eight students received the funding at an awards ceremony held at the Conrad

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • 3PLs eye alternatives due to severe road access limits following Tianjin explosion
  • More container capacity pulled as Asia-Europe shipping rates suffer further declines

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • Draft restrictions imposed for Panama Canal
  • Deadly explosion at Tianjin port could disrupt supply chain
  • Electric Boat gets submarine work contract
  • Matson adds huge gantry crane for Alaska operations
  • New container feeder design from Deltamarin

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • Port of Vancouver marks completion of $30 million rail entrance project
  • Matson takes delivery of new crane for Alaska service
  • Customs agents arrest woman at Danville Port of Entry
  • Senator talks transportation at Port of Grays Harbor event
  • Change of command set for Coast Guard Cutter BLUEBELL

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • Frank Chapman steps down from Golar LNG
    Dan Rabun to succeed Mr Chapman as chairman of the LNG company
  • Asia-Europe rates tumble again
    Freights rates to northern Europe and the Mediterranean slump by more than 20%
  • Trend of declining Asia-Europe volumes continues in June
    Economic woes hinder container growth on key east-west trade but global box traffic is on the up
  • Two engines better than one for new Triple-Es
    Maersk opts to continue with twin propulsion system for next generation 19,630 teu ULCs
  • Sinotrans in the red for the first half of 2015
    Dry bulk revenues fall 22%
  • Omani port agent seeks arrest of ill-fated Seaman Guard Ohio in India
    Agency claim seeks arrest of vessel for unpaid bills by Advanfort as detained crew remain in Indian Jail. India also contesting Italy's attempt to have Enrica Lexie marines tried in Italy
  • Imtech agrees sale of marine division
    Pon Holdings and Dutch private equity take control of Imtech Marine
  • Maersk bans calcium hypochlorite shipments
    Fire on Maersk Seoul last month prompts order
  • Tianjin blast toll assessment underway
    UPDATED: port gradually resuming operations after massive explosions
  • Maersk recaptures market share as Skou warns of continued price deflation
    Update: Danish carrier changes tack after admitting its 2015 trade forecasts were 'completely wrong'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • LA, Long Beach stand to lose most in wake of Tianjin explosions
    Port of Los AngelesIt will be roughly two weeks before U.S. ports can truly determine how much impact the explosions at Tianjin, the world's tenth-busiest port, will have on traffic. Long Beach and Los Angeles stand to lose the most cargo, as in the first half of 2015 they handled 34...
  • Port of Oakland imports jump in July despite labor shortages
    Imports at the Port of Oakland were up for the fifth consecutive month in July, which is good and bad news for the port, which has struggled to find enough hands to meet its growing demand in recent months. That is changing, port officials said Friday, and August should see Oakland's...
  • Houston port casts wider net for container imports
    The Port of Houston hopes its smooth handling of thousands of diverted Asian import containers this year will convince shippers to stick with the Texas port instead of returning to more familiar West Coast intermodal routes. Houston proved itself as an efficient alternative to West Coast gridlock this year, said Roger...
  • Stakeholders wage battle for Brazil's port beauracracy
    A political battle is brewing in Brazil as stakeholders spar over the future of the country's Special Ports Ministry, or SEP, in a contest that may determine how future of container trade development. As the Brazilian economy stagnates, finance Minister Joaquim Levy is threatening to move the SEP back into the...
  • Tianjin container operations returning to normal after explosions
    Port of Tianjin with cranes of the Five Continents Container Terminal in the background.Container operations at the Port of Tianjin are returning to normal after two explosions rocked the 10th largest global container port and the main gateway serving Beijing. Container ships previously anchored and awaiting entrance to the port have...
  • Slide show: Top 10 largest container ship classes
    Mega-ships have come to dominate conversations in carrier boardrooms, halls of policy, and ports around the world as the industry contemplates and discusses the costs and benefits of these engineering marvels. One thing that cannot be denied, however, is that these ships are here to stay. As such, we have compiled a list of the Top 10...
  • Aussie union wins injunction against Hutchison layoffs
    An Australian federal court Thursday granted a temporary injunction preventing Hutchison Ports Australia from making 97 dockworkers in Brisbane and Sydney redundant, allowing the workers to return to work after they had been locked out earlier this month. The court order, issued by Justice Barry Rangiah, who agreed with the union...
  • FedEx Trade Networks names Lange executive VP, COO
    FedEx Trade Networks, the growing freight forwarding and customs brokerage arm of the global shipping giant, has named Udo Lange its executive vice president and chief operating officer. Udo LangeIn his new position at FedEx, Lange will be responsible for overseeing all global air and ocean freight forwarding and customs brokerage...
  • HHLA earnings up, volume down
    HHLA Terminal, Port of HamburgLONDON - HHLA's operating profit edged 1.5 percent higher in the first half of the year even as Hamburg's largest stevedore handled 10 percent fewer containers due to a slump in Russian imports and China's slowing economic growth. Earnings before interest and tax rose to 82.6 million...
  • Newfound support for carrier alliances
    A recent JOC.com story, "Shippers view carrier alliances as bulwarks for competition," detailing shippers' newfound appreciation for ocean carrier alliances struck me as a distinct change in tone and substance from the long-held view that alliances were viewed as potential instruments of collusion. With a possible shakeup in alliances in the air...
  • Shreyas Shipping reports profit on back of intra-Asia growth
    Shreyas Shipping and Logistics swung to a Rs. 16.52 crore (about $2.54 million) net profit in the first fiscal quarter, from a loss of Rs. 19.66 crore ($3 million) a year earlier, as India's fast-growing short-sea ship operator acquired new ships and significantly expanded its service network. Revenue during April to...
  • More carriers slap surcharges on Jawaharlal Nehru cargo
    More ocean carriers have announced emergency surcharges for Jawaharlal Nehru Port-bound cargo to offset extra costs caused by the week-long shutdown of APM Terminals' Gateway Terminals India. Singapore-based container operator APL said it will charge $150 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, $300 per 40-foot-equivalent unit (including high-cube) and $400 per 45-foot-equivalent unit for...
  • Geodis near closing acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
    LONDON - Geodis, France's largest transport and logistics operator, is said to be on the verge of clinching an $800 million acquisition of U.S.-based Ozburn-Hessey Logistics in the latest cross-border consolidation of the global logistics industry. The subsidiary of SNCF, France's state-owned railway, will strike a deal with OHL's New York-based...
  • HHLA profit up despite East Europe woes
    HHLA Terminal, Port of HamburgLONDON - HHLA's operating profit jumped 10 percent in 2014 as the largest container handler in the port of Hamburg shrugged off lower Russian feeder shipments and a slump in traffic at its Ukraine terminal that left total volume unchanged from the previous year. Earnings before interest...
  • Asia-Europe rate lives up to revenue-ruining reputation

    HONG KONG - The Asia-Europe trade was carrier enemy number one this week as two of the world's most profitable container lines blamed weaker revenues on the chronically underperforming route, and spot rates duly responded by tumbling a further 23 percent this week.Maersk Line and OOCL this week both announced...
  • No liner exemption until competition law passed, HK authority says
    HONG KONG - No decision on a block exemption for Hong Kong's container shipping industry will be made before the new competition law comes into effect on December 14, leaving the container shipping industry in the bizarre position where its activity will be illegal from that date.The HKCC said in...
  • Long Beach has best month ever in July
    Port of Long BeachThe Port of Long Beach in July had its best month ever, as peak-season cargo began to build and some cargo shifted to Long Beach from other ports. According to numbers released Thursday by the second largest U.S. port, loaded import containers increased 16.2 percent from July 2014,...
  • Asia-Europe rate lives up to revenue-ruining reputation
    HONG KONG - The Asia-Europe trade was carrier enemy number one this week as two of the world's most profitable container lines blamed weaker revenues on the chronically underperforming route, and spot rates duly responded by tumbling a further 23 percent this week.Maersk Line and OOCL this week both announced...
  • No liner exemption until competition law passed, HK authority says
    HONG KONG - No decision on a block exemption for Hong Kong's container shipping industry will be made before the new competition law comes into effect on Dec. 14, leaving the container shipping industry in the bizarre position where its activity will be illegal from that date.The HKCC said in...
  • Safety data show long-term drop in trucker hours violations
    A survey of federal safety data shows a significant decrease in truck driver hours-of-service violations from 2011 through 2014, but an uptick in some violations last year. From 2011 through 2014, the number of violations roadside inspectors handed to drivers for exceeding the 11-hour driving limit dropped 35.8 percent, Federal Motor...
  • Long Beach has best month ever in July
    The Port of Long Beach in July had its best month ever, as peak-season cargo began to build and some cargo shifted to Long Beach from other ports. According to numbers released Thursday by the second largest U.S. port, loaded import containers increased 16.2 percent from July 2014, loaded export containers...
  • UTi Worldwide launches China-Europe rail service
    Shippers looking to use rail between Europe and China have another option to consider as companies continue to add services to the rapidly growing corridor. UTi Worldwide has launched a weekly 15-day service from Harbin, China to Hamburg, Germany on a service called the "Iron Silk Road," a reference to China's...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • Creditors OK BLT deal
    Creditors of Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) have approved a deal that will hand over much of the Jakarta tanker owner's fleet to a group of private equity firms led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and York Capital.
  • Pangaea bolsters Nordic stake
    Pangaea Logistics Solutions said it hiked its stake in Nordic Bulk Carriers to 99.5% as it revealed a surge in second-quarter profit.
  • Thoresen sees red in Q2
    Singapore's Thoresen Shipping slipped into the red in the second quarter despite outperforming the market.
  • ESL profit edges down
    Term contracts save Finnish bulker owner from the worst of a dire Q2 market.
  • Anglo Eastern and Univan merge
    Anglo Eastern and Univan are combining in what will be the largest ever merger in the ship management sector.
  • All change at Golar
    Golar LNG chairman Sir Frank Chapman is stepping down to focus on other interests.
  • Odfjell looking to sell
    Odfjell Drilling is looking to offload a drillship which has been idle since May and has no contracted work for the time being.
  • Swiber in the red
    Fewer contracts have dragged Singapore's Swiber Offshore to a net loss for the second quarter of the year.
  • Markets split
    Anchor-handler (AHTS) rates have improved in the North Sea spot market as the tonnage supply dried up.
  • Come in number three
    Maersk Line has brushed off any concerns about increased competition from an anticipated merger of Cosco and China Shipping.
  • Allcargo buys two
    Indian coastal player Allcargo Shipping has acquired two general cargoships, according to local media.
  • Meling wins protection
    Norway's OH Meling Tankers has limited its liability for damage to an underwater Singapore power cable allegedly caused by one of its tankers.
  • Otto logs red ink
    Otto Marine has posted a loss for the second quarter on the back of lower rates and a smaller fleet.
  • Crewman airlifted
    The US Coast Guard has evacuated a crewman from a containership after he reported suffering symptoms of appendicitis.
  • Oakland figures decline
    The port of Oakland saw a reduction of 11% on products handled through its facilities during the first six months of the year.
  • Norstar funds LR1 duo
    Norstar Shipping of Singapore has secured financing to acquire two LR1 product tankers.
  • TUI cruise profit rebounds
    German group TUI's bigger cruiseship fleet has returned to profit in the third quarter.
  • Ferry to house refugees
    The Greek government is sending an Anek Lines ro-pax to Kos to cope with the influx of Syrian refugees on the island.
  • Navig8 Chem off the mark
    Navig8 Chemical Tankers has turned in a profit during its first quarter with a significant fleet on the water.
  • Evergreen back to red
    Taiwan's Evergreen Marine has posted a slim loss in the second quarter as revenue dipped.
  • Sinotrans suffering
    Sinotrans Shipping has logged a bigger loss in the first half in "depressed" markets.
  • At arm's length
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Tianjin re-opens
    Even though the scene on the ground may look like the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust and the full extent of the damage has yet to be tallied, authorities in charge of the disaster hit Port of Tianjin have begun to restart operations.
  • Heavy-lifter arrested
    Zhejiang Share-Ever Business Co's 37.900-dwt semi-submersible heavy load carrier Xia Zhi Yuan 6 (built 2012) has been arrested in Singapore.
  • TEN Declares dividend
    Tsakos Energy Navigation has announced that holders of its Series D Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Shares will get a dividend payout of $0.72 per share.
  • TCT Glory fate considered
    Creditors of the arrested South Korean-owned logger-bulker TCT Glory (built 1997) were hoping this week that the High Court of Singapore would approve their request an for extra-judicial sale, a disposal method that the court has shown a reluctance to sanction in recent years.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • Container rates to Northwest Europe, Med decline again
  • Cause of Tianjin explosion still under investigation
  • Wei, former COSCO CEO, to head Apollo Acquisition
  • Geodis rumored to be buying OHL in $800 million deal
  • 2M Alliance shakes up Asia-North Europe trade
  • UTi starts China-Europe rail freight service
  • Agility reports 5% increase in net profits
  • Long Beach sees container volumes surge in July
  • N.C. seafood shipper sentenced for false import labels
  • Saddle Creek to build mega-DC in Chicagoland

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 14, 2015
  • Vessel owner fined for fuel spill off Washington
    Could face additional fine from the Department of Natural Resources.
  • 'Subsidised fuel oil' distorting Panama prices
    'Someone is bringing contraband [fuel oil] into Panama.'
  • Two vessels being sought as hijack search intensifies
    'We believe the ships could be in Indonesian or Singaporean waters,' says maritime official.
  • Firm expands bunker trading ops to India, Turkey
    Company earlier started operations at Hamburg with ex-OW Bunker traders.
  • Cruise lines ECA exemption causing concern
    'We are just starting to see a majority of the cruise lines using low-sulphur fuels now, midway through the 2015 season,' says Alaska environmental official.
  • Falling bunker prices offer lifeline for tanker operators
    VLCC rates are at 10-month lows.
  • Two vessels being sought as hijack search itensifies
    'We believe the ships could be in Indonesian or Singaporean waters,' says maritime official.
  • Firm expands bunker trading ops to India and Turkey
    Company earlier started operations at Hamburg with ex-OW Bunker traders.
  • India: Men arrested over illegal diesel sales
    Oil allegedly stolen from ships along country's western coast.
  • Profits rise for Hong Kong bunker supplier
    Sales of MGO to become 'major profit source' for firm's business.
  • Bunkering operations halted at Tianjin port
    Deliveries estimated to be interrupted for two days, says supplier at port.
  • New adviser for Russian bunker supplier
    Former head Anatoly Savkin takes on new role.
  • Deltamarin unveils LNG-ready boxship design
    Vessel will have 'excellent fuel efficiency'.
  • Global Risk Management grows bunker trading team
    Michael Korsager Nielsen has been added as a senior trader to its Middelfart office.

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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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