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March 19, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong 3rd runway a done deal, but Cathay irked by user fee financing
  • Singapore oil exports plunge 47.7pc as OW Bunker haunts market
  • Cathay profit up 20.2pc to US$406.02 million as revenues rise 5.5pc
  • Consultant study: Most listed ocean carriers in financial 'distress zone'
  • February marks second month of 18pc increases of Charleston box volume
  • Clarkson profit up 35pc to US$5.6 million as revenues rise 20pc
  • NCSP Group cargo throughput rises 8pc in January-February
  • US poultry exports at risk after new case of avian flu emerges
  • Poultry demand to soar after Indian state bans beef
  • Vietnam learns its lesson, distances state from private sector port action
  • Unmanned vehicles to change the face of transportation industry
  • DHL Global Forwarding profit down 8.9pc to US$1.89 billion, sales up 2.2pc
  • Virgin Atlantic Cargo achieves revenues of US$327m for 2014
  • Servisair takeover puts Swissport revenue up 38pc to US$2.8 billion

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • DHL launches new global brand campaign
  • MOL Group establishes 'MOL Project & Heavy Cargo'
  • BUDGET REACTION - Mr Ravindra Gandhi, Regional Director, Peel Ports Group
  • Govt forms task force for roads, highways & ports
  • Indo-Iranian trade agreement in Indian rupees-UCO Bank's role
  • INR turns marginally weak on fresh dollar demand
  • CONquest 2015 provides food for thought & celebrates success

International Transport Journalweb site
  • First breakthrough on Ceneri base tunnel
  • Merger in South Africa
  • Frankfurt Hahn loses biggest cargo customer
  • Intercargo Hungary moves head office
  • Moscow-Kazan railway - construction going ahead
  • Springtime in Europe's air and road traffic sector
  • US railway splashing out on improvements
  • Green ship technology award goes to Stena
  • New deal for ND
  • Tam Cargo inaugurates Latam's largest terminal
  • Liebherr produces new flagship crane
  • Switzerland: concerns about competitiveness
  • New intermodal hub in Ontario
  • Bifa appoints policy and compliance advisor
  • Gothenburg reduces emissions

IHS Maritimeweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • Updated: Costa recalls cruise trips after Tunis terror attack
    Costa Cruises said it is carefully monitoring the situation in Tunis after gunmen attacked the Bardo National Museum, killing at least 17 foreign tourists today. The line's Costa Fascinosa cruise ship is currently berthed in the Tunisian capital as part of its scheduled seven-day cruise of the West Mediterranean.
  • Box volumes plunge at LA ports
    Los Angeles and Long Beach ports' latest container figures reflect an earlier cargo buildup with a 17% year-on-year plunge in February's import-export volume. Imports fell 18% year on year to 458,687 teu while exports dropped 17% to 242,518 teu at the largest US container port complex. Congestion,
  • Sobelmar seeks US court protection
    Belgium's Sobelmar Antwerp NV has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Connecticut to protect itself from German lender HSH Nordbank. Sobelmar's fleet is comprised of four Handysize bulkers: the 2009-built Brasschaat and Zarachensk and the 2010-built Vyritsa and Kovdor. Sobelmar borrowed USD82.8
  • Europol sets up centre to tackle people smuggling
    A maritime intelligence centre to target people traffickers in the Mediterranean Sea has been opened by Europol, the European Union's (EU) law enforcement agency. Stationed at Europol's headquarters in the Hague, Netherlands, the Joint Operational Team Mare (JOT Mare) is an intelligence-led attempt
  • Ultrabulk warns of weak 2015 on demand concerns
    Ultrabulk has forecast that dry bulk demand will rise even less in 2015 than last year. In its 2014 annual report released today, the Chilean Ultramar group's Danish dry bulk shipping unit also predicted timecharter rates would fail to match their 2014 figure. "For the total dry bulk market,
  • European forwarders reveal muted outlook
    Freight forwarders in Europe expect their ocean freight bookings to flatline over the coming two months, says Danske Bank. In its European Freight Forwarding Index published today, Danske reports volume expectations for sea freight during April at 50, down from March's outlook of 52 points. As
  • European cruise market loses steam in 2014
    European cruise demand was almost static in 2014, when 6.39 million of the continent's holidaymakers booked a cruise, up only 0.5% on the previous year. The trend significantly slows the market's expansion, according to new Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) figures. "Since the
  • Cyclonic weather halts MH370 search
    The search for the missing Malaysian aircraft MH370 has been marred by cyclones, which have halted the search for several days, The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) reported today. While category 5 Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu, piling yachts onto each other in Port Villa in the Pacific
  • Chinese yards new orders down 78.9%
    Chinese shipyards' new orders slumped 78.9% year on year (y/y) to 3.8 million dwt in the first two months of 2015, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said on 18 March. The orderbook of the Chinese shipbuilders grew 1.8% y/y to 147.6 million dwt at the end of February,
  • Zhoushan ship exports to rise 15% in 2015
    Ship exports of Zhoushan in Zhejiang Province, China, are expected to increase by 15% this year, showed data released by the local government. The city's ship exports valued a total of USD2.538 billion in 2014, up 6.68% from the USD2.379 billion in 2013. According to Fu Zhiye, a local ship trade
  • China's first 30,000 m³ LNG carrier launched
    China's first 30,000 m³ LNG carrier, designed by Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI), the leading ship design company in China, was launched on 4 March for test voyage. Hai Yang Shi You 301 was developed by SDARI for CNOOC Energy Technology & Services and constructed at China State
  • Two marine officers charged over deadly 2012 Hong Kong ferry crash
    Two marine officers in Hong Kong have been charged over a deadly vessel collision in 2012. So Ping-chi, 58, assistant director of the Marine Department of Hong Kong, was charged with one count of misconduct in public office, local police department said. Wong Kam-ching, 60, retired senior
  • Green panel slams Nicaragua Canal plan
    Economic and environmental risk factors associated with the yet-to-be-financed Nicaragua Canal will be too high to attract interest from private investors, according to an engineering expert. Speaking in Washington, D.C., on 17 March on a panel hosted by the Inter-American Dialogue titled 'What's
  • MOL establishes unified brand for breakbulk segment
    Mitsui OSK Lines announced on 18 March that the establishment of a unified brand - MOL Project & Heavy Cargo - highlights MOL Group's capabilities in the rapidly growing plant and heavyweight cargo transport sector. The new brand reflects MOL's efforts to convey the logistics services of each group
  • XMH posts 30.4% drop in earnings
    Singapore-listed marine and industrial diesel engines distributors XMH Holdings posted a 30.4% drop year on year (y/y) to SGD23.08 million (USD16.6 million) in its revenue for the third quarter ended 31 January 2015. The lower earnings prompted a 15% y/y decrease in its profit for the third quarter
  • AAL takes heavy-lift ship on long-term charter
    Singapore-based heavy-lift and breakbulk shipping company AAL Shipping has chartered-in a heavy-lift vessel as part of its fleet expansion strategy. The ship, named AAL Galveston, will join the company's fleet on long-term timecharter and add capacity to its tramp and projects division, focusing on
  • APL Logistics signs agreement to invest in Sri Lanka
    Singapore-headquartered container transportation and shipping company APL Logistics has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka for investment in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone (EPZ). APL Logistics, the logistics arm of Singapore-listed Neptune Orient Lines (NOL),
  • Pirates hijack tanker off Pulau Repong, Indonesia
    A product tanker was hijacked off Pulau Repong, Indonesia, by armed pirates, reported anti-piracy watchdog International Maritime Bureau (IMB). Singa Berlian was under way around 37 nm south of Pulau Repong when it was boarded by seven masked men armed with guns and long knives on 9 March at 21:08
  • Oil price slide deters LPG trade
    Freight rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers (VLGCs) have been falling as US oil prices hit a six-year low this week, creating uncertainty in future LPG prices. Prices of light sweet crude closed at USD43.46 on the New York Mercantile Exchange on 16 March, the lowest since March 2009.

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • Bestobell valves chosen for LNG-fueled harbor tug
  • DNV GL module analyzes hull and propeller performance
  • Fuel savings measures a threat to container lashings?
  • World's largest civilian hospital ship to have Azipods
  • Project aims to create Extreme Value Thruster for arctic
  • Dazzling performance by Mersey shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham eyes deal for new waterfront development
  • Drewry releases report covering on-time performance
  • Panama Canal Authority earns award for ethics
  • Greenbrier nets orders for 10,100 new railcars
  • Port of Los Angeles delivers cargo numbers for February

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • Beijing bid to attract shipping falters as owners shun Shanghai FTZ
    The Free Trade Zone has been in operation for 17 months, but so far no shipowners have chosen to register their vessels under scheme
  • EU set to reimpose IRISL sanctions
    Brussels planning to relist companies allegedly associated with Iran nuclear programme, law firm reveals
  • Lower oil price is crucial driver behind product tanker improvements
    Refineries are running at full throttle, taking advantage of lower oil prices, offering greater volumes for product tankers to carry and boosting the freight market
  • Safety regulation: lashing and securing is the next frontier
    TT Club chief looks at moves to address container safety
  • Out with the old, in with the teu?
    With the big box lines continuing to influence the movement of perishable goods, how are conventional reefership operators rising to the challenge?
  • Charles Taylor launches rights issue after strong full-year results
    Standard Club manager sees pre-tax profit jump 39%
  • GSI to conclude its $890m acquisitions and change company name
    Meanwhile, four directors have resigned but there is no divergence of views, says shipyard
  • California ports see better times ahead after February cargo plunge
    Cargo backlogs starting to clear after months of congestion
  • Cheaper oil and new sulphur regulations help boost Aegean
    Chairman Peter Georgiopoulos says good riddance to OW as Greece-based bunker supplier hikes profits
  • Navigator doubles profits in the fourth quarter
    Wilbur Ross-controlled gas carrier player benefits from lower costs and better rates

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • Virginia port grapples with near-unprecedented congestion
    The Port of Virginia is about to enter its second week of near-unprecedented congestion that has now spread to three of its four terminals on the Elizabeth River. After the port was forced to shut down for four consecutive days in mid-February due to winter weather, the Virginia Port Authority released...
  • Shippers seek to fix broken US labor-management system
    WASHINGTON - After finally getting Congress and the Obama administration to turn their attention to U.S. West Coast congestion exacerbated by union slowdowns, shippers are lobbying for a change to what they consider a broken labor-management system. The most likely vehicle for reforming the system that allowed the International Longshore and...
  • Agility truck drivers in Kenya end strike, return to work
    Truck drivers employed by Agility in Kenya ended a strike and are back at work, the company said, after a Kenyan court issued an order calling the strike "unlawful, and therefore unprotected." The drivers, which the company said were fewer in number than previously reported, haul cargo between the Port...
  • FedEx profit soars as 'modest' global growth improves outlook
    Across-the-board gains in freight volumes and a strong peak shipping season drove FedEx profit skyward, lifting net income 53 percent year-over-year to $580 million in the fiscal quarter that ended Feb. 28, while total revenue rose 4 percent to $11.7 billion. Neither winter weather, successive holiday peaks nor significant changes in...
  • First 10,000-TEU ship calls at NY-NJ and Savannah
    The Zim Tianjin is the first ship of its size to call at the Port of Savannah. Photo credit: Stephen MortonThe ports of New York-New Jersey and Savannah have handled the first container ship with capacity of more than 10,000 20-foot-equivalent units to call on the U.S. East Coast. Zim Integrated...
  • Newark mayor to port authority: Pay more or we'll sell land
    The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has renewed his call for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to provide more money for city-owned land the bistate agency uses for seaport and airport facilities. Mayor Ras Baraka said that if the port authority won't do so, he is prepared...
  • Panama Canal to appeal negligence award to contractor group
    The Grupo Unidos por el Canal consortium claimed it was unable to obtain basalt - a key ingredient in cement - of the kind and quantity the canal authority said would be available at the start of construction. Subsequently, the group filed a $463 million suit against the Panama Canal...
  • Global container on-time reliability improves slightly, Drewry says
    Container lines' overall on-time arrival rates on major east-west routes improved slightly in February despite U.S. West Coast port congestion that upset trans-Pacific schedules, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Some 55 percent of ships in Asia-Europe, trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic trades arrived within 24 hours of their advertised estimated time of arrival,...
  • APM Terminals may look outside the box for investments
    APM Terminals took a $102 million impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2014 because of lower traffic at Global Ports, Russia's largest container handler, in which it has a 30.75 percent stake.APM Terminals is considering investments in non-container sectors, including oil and coal, starting this year, according to the...
  • LTL's road to riches
    Less-than-truckload growth accelerated in a big way in 2014 as total market revenue grew 7.5 percent to a record $35.4 billion. After years of losing share to parcel and truckload carriers, it seems the LTL industry is finally regaining some of its old business. SJ Consulting Group estimates that LTL...
  • Healthy growth for India major ports in latest throughput data
    Containers at Nhava Sheva port. Publicly owned major ports in India reported healthy levels of container throughput growth during April 2014 to February 2015, the first 11 months of fiscal year 2014-15, compared to the volumes in the previous year, according to the latest provisional figures compiled by JOC.com. Container-handling in the...
  • Houston port orders nine rubber-tire gantry cranes
    The Port of Houston has ordered nine rubber-tire gantry cranes for container yard operations at the Bayport terminal. The order will bring to 69 the number of RTGs at the port. The new cranes, supplied by Konecranes, are 16-wheeled devices with diesel gensets. They will have lifting capacity of 40 long...
  • Robust auto trade drives up Japan's US exports
    Japan's exports to the U.S. rose for the sixth consecutive month in February, surging 14.3 percent to 1.215 trillion yen ($10.0 billion) on the back of brisk auto shipments, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Japanese Finance Ministry this week.Shipments of automobiles, which include trucks and buses as...
  • Martinair Cargo to lay off 110 pilots in freighter cuts
    Martinair, Air France-KLM's all-cargo unit, announced it is laying off 330 employees, including 110 pilots, as it downsizes its freighter fleet in a bid to return to profitability. "Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo has decided on a business model which requires less freighter capacity, rather than a model with no freighters at all,"...
  • Cargo contribution pushes up Cathay Pacific profits
    HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific reported a 20 percent increase in net profit for 2014 as a strong second half recovery in the cargo market helped drive up earnings to $403 million. Revenue for 2014 rose 5.5 percent year-over-year to $13 billion, with almost a quarter of that delivered by the...
  • Clean fuel law to raise cost of shipping via Hong Kong
    HONG KONG - A bill requiring ocean going ships to switch to low sulfur fuel while at berth in Hong Kong was tabled at the Legislative Council today and, if passed, will effectively raise the cost of shipping containers through the city even as it steadily loses market share to...
  • Container volumes plunged again in Los Angeles-Long Beach in February
    Container volumes in Los Angeles and Long Beach plummeted in February as the ports faced another month of severe congestion and labor problems. Los Angeles, the largest U.S. port, recorded a 10.2 percent decline in total container volume to 502,663 20-foot container units. Imports dropped 10.7 percent and exports were down...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • Daebo under siege
    A bulker controlled by Taiwan Navigation has landed at the centre of a legal battle between Daebo International Shipping and one of the insolvent South Korean operator's creditors.
  • Barge adrift for months
    An unmanned Canadian supply barge, which has been sailing adrift for more than four months in the Arctic Ocean, is now approaching Russia's coast.
  • Tananbaum takes Eagle stock
    Hedge fund tycoon Steven Tananbaum has snapped up over $1m worth of shares in Eagle Bulk Shipping.
  • Van Oord's $1bn plan
    Dutch owner Van Oord is planning to spend more than EUR 1bn ($1.06bn) by 2018 on modernising its fleet.
  • NPCC orders in China
    National Petroleum Construction Co (NPCC) of the UAE has ordered two jack-up barges in China.
  • SBM helps in probe
    Dutch FPSO specialist SBM Offshore will assist Brazilian authorities investigating companies for corrupt deals with state-run Petrobras.
  • More lay-ups likely
    Shipowners are likely to remove more platform supply ships (PSVs) from the over-tonnaged North Sea spot market as rates weakened again on Wednesday.
  • Hayward nets pay rise
    Anthony Hayward's rise to the chairmanship at Glencore pushed his pay packed into seven figures in 2014.
  • Tanker burns off Korea
    All 16 crew have been evacuated from a tanker that suffered a fierce fire off South Korea.
  • Crewman goes missing
    A crewman from a Russian-flagged research vessel has gone missing off the Bahamas.
  • GSI gets facelift
    Hong Kong-listed Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is changing its name to reflect an injection of yard assets by Chinese state parent CSSC.
  • Another nine for Navig8
    UK-headquartered pools power Navig8 has added nine more vessels to its fleet so far this month.
  • Nordic on the mend
    Nordic Shipholding seems to be back on a profitable track following a radical restructuring that took place in 2013.
  • Ultrabulk eyes more buys
    Ultrabulk is keeping an eye out for further distressed opportunities to follow up its entry into the multi-purpose sector via the hiring of a team from Copenship.
  • Ferry freed from ice
    A Marine Atlantic ferry has reached port after spending a night stuck in ice off Canada.
  • U-Ming eyes double order
    Taiwanese bulker owner U-Ming will order two new cement carriers as it phases out older ships.
  • Ferry chaos looms
    Ferry companies are warning of huge delays at Dover if the UK goes ahead with exit checks for passengers.
  • Pal wants revenue boost
    State-owned Indonesian shipbuilder PT Pal is aiming to boost revenue by 200% this year.
  • Bluewater takes a hit
    Bluewater has become the latest offshore vessel operator to be forced to take a pay cut on one of its existing charters.
  • MSC unveils US move
    MSC Cruises announced plans to deploy an innovatively designed newbuilding to the United States, a move that would up its fledgling presence in North America.
  • Navigator in clover
    Navigator Holdings has seen its net profit more than double on the back of a larger fleet and improved charter rates.
  • APL selects Sri Lanka
    Neptune Orient Lines' (NOL) logistics arm is set to establish a regional consolidation hub for South Asia in Sri Lanka.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • OSHA rules UP illegally disciplined worker for reporting injury
  • Mayor of Newark, N.J. wants fee on shipping containers
  • Shippers and BCOs divert cargo to avoid West Coast port congestion
  • U.S. poultry industry scrambles to contain avian flu
  • Virginia Port Authority increases box density at PMT
  • BNSF sued over tank car safety surcharges
  • MOL solidifies heavy cargo business
  • California ports see container volume drop
  • MSC will base new cruise ship in Miami
  • Service Announcements: DB Schenker Rail UK, TAM Cargo and GAC
  • Executive Moves: Riker Danzig, MatchBack Systems and Dayton Freight Lines

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 18, 2015
  • CMA CGM 'in talks' to order trio of mega-boxships
    Sources say vessel deliveries could start in 2017.
  • Gunvor reportedly receives Rosneft oil tender
    Three years after exiting Russian oil market, report says.
  • Report: Tanker engulfed in flames sinks off South Korea
    All 16 crewmembers have reportedly been evacuated to safety.
  • Ports lying outside ECAs 'gaining favour'
    Survey of vehicle-handling ports shows 'competitive lift' for ports were sulphur regulations don't apply.
  • Hong Kong emissions law may cost shippers
    Box lines mulling passing on extra cost of fuel.
  • Bunker ports in the Russia Far East see volumes double
    Nakhodka now outstrips St Petersburg and Novorossiysk, claims market observer.
  • Belgian dry bulk operator seeks protection
    Sobelmar aims re-emerge from restructuring.
  • Dock workers call for strict enforcement of emissions rules
    Hong Kong dock workers have reported a range of breathing problems.
  • Oil terminal boost to Cape Verde bunkering
    Two-pier terminal in place at Mindelo
  • Vladivostok: Bunker taxes could be lifted next year
    'Free port' status sought.
  • Finnlines orders vessel scrubber system
    System to be installed on the MS Finnmerchant.
  • Cruise company orders fuel-saving propulsion system
    Other vessels of Norwegian Cruise Line use similar system.
  • Bunker sales triple at Russian port
    Increased cargo flows into Crimea boosts ship calls.
  • Glander International Bunkering expands Dubai ops
    To accommodate growth.
  • Aegean poised to benefit from ECA market
    Company has infrastructure to support demand for 0.10% sulphur product.

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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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