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November 19, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • HK's acting CE says port in fine shape despite volume drop for past 16 months
  • Cosco posts Q3 loss of US$267.5 million on back of low freight rates
  • China Merchants Heavy Industry to build new valemaxes for affiliate CMES
  • Ningbo Ocean Shipping buys 4 x 1,000-TEU box ships from Chinese shipyard
  • What's going to happen to Asia-Europe trade in 2016? No one knows!
  • Box volume at Port of Hamburg down 9pc with weak trade from China and Russia
  • Star Wars toys sales set to boost US containerised toy imports
  • Agility captures contract for three major UAE defence shows
  • HullWiper cleans up at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia
  • Oliver Evans of Swiss Air joins drone maker Matternet
  • HKIA sees growth in airfreight for second consecutive month
  • Asia Pacific's air cargo under pressure from weak trade, overcapacity
  • Cargolux makes progress in talks with unions over new work agreement

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • Awards keep the Standard high
  • India & Bangladesh agree on transit fee for goods movement, ink draft MoU on passenger & cruise services on coastal & protocol route
  • Indian Register of Shipping releases new software for Common Structural Rules
  • Ministry of Shipping to weed out obsolete rules under Merchant Shipping Act
  • Ship operating costs seen rising over next two years
  • Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal completes 100th rake operation at Tuna Terminal siding
  • M'rashtra to build six-lane super expressway between Mumbai & Nagpur
  • Annual coal import down in Oct.
  • BHEL wins projects worth INR 4,614 cr.
  • Cabinet clears proposals to boost exports, gives go-ahead to Cochin Shipyard IPO
  • DGFT amends MEIS adding 110 more items & revising rates for 2228 product lines
  • Exports plunge in October for 11th straight month
  • Govt may allow fertiliser cos to import urea directly
  • INR plunges further against dollar
  • SPVs for 20 smart cities likely to be ready by Dec. 15

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "One must be bold!"
  • Uruguay improving trunk road network
  • Poland to develop up to date rail infrastructure
  • Crowley stalwart for Alaska
  • Teaming up in Bulgaria
  • Russia, China and the navigation channel
  • Precision redelivers quartet in a week
  • Basel aircargo terminal GDP certified
  • Farmers get track access down under
  • Suess takes the lead in Munich
  • M&As rising worldwide
  • Interferry creates solution
  • Kerry wins new Seatrade Asia award
  • Large freight car order placed
  • ABC and JAS Worldwide move racing cars to Macau
  • Mixed double in Chicago
  • Good times for Finnlines

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • Ensign Events announces launch of first International Maritime Human Rights Conference
    "Respect, Responsibility, Remedy in the Maritime Environment" Ensign Events together with Human Rights at Sea announce the launch of the International Maritime Human Rights Conference and Gala Dinner 2016. Taking place in London on September 14th 2016, the event will focus on explicitly addressing the issue of maritime human rights and...
  • Bulker values poised for fall
    Deutsche Bank analyst Amit Mehrotra. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine MoneyConcerns about US-listed dry bulk companies are escalating, given expectations for rising asset sales, which would lower valuations and impact debt agreements. The situation of NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk exemplifies a broader risk. On 18 November, Star Bulk reported a net loss of USD41...
  • Chinese company chosen to build Sri Lanka LPG terminal
    The contract to build an USD80 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal for Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas at the southern Hambantota port has been awarded to Chinese company China Huanqiu Contracting and Construction Corporation. The terminal will have storage capacity of 30,000 tonnes with provision to expand up to 45,000 tonnes and to accommodate...
  • Transas launched High Voltage Training Breaker
    According to the new requirements, training has to be conducted using real equipment. In partnership with the power technology specialist ABB, Transas has developed a real hardware high voltage generator breaker cabinet compatible with the Transas ERS 5000 TechSim simulators with high and medium voltage systems. The Transas High Voltage...
  • Firm tanker market boosts Hafnia interim results
    Danish company Hafnia Tankers has reported solid interim results on firm markets and bigger fleet, but it did not comment on its previously announced intentions to seek listing in the United States. Group net profit amounted to USD20.7 million in the third quarter of this year, reversing a loss of USD1.7...
  • New Black Sea inspection system will result in fewer checks
    The Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine. Credit: PAShips calling at ports on the Black Sea will be subjected to a new inspection regime as of 1 January. The new regime under the Black Sea MoU, which was agreed in April, replaces the region's existing matrix and groups ships into...
  • P&I mutual structure 'under attack'
    Osprey CEO Guy Pierpoint. Credit: Osprey UnderwritingThere are growing divisions in the marine insurance market as clubs feel under pressure to look for new areas of business. In the past week, Thomas Miller, which manages the UK P&I Club, has completed the acquisition of Osprey Underwriting. Osprey operates in the Lloyd's...
  • China maritime and logistics players eye Belt and Road opportunities
    One Belt One Road is a centrepiece of China president Xi Jinping's foreign policy and domestic economic strategy. Credit: PAChina's Belt and Road initiative means opportunities for maritime and logistics players despite inherent risks with investing in some of the markets along the planned routes, according to top executives from...
  • Maersk to raise EUR600 million in seven year bonds
    Credit: PAA.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) has issued bonds with a principal amount of EUR 600 million (USD 641 million) due in November 2022 with a coupon of 1.5%. This is the annual rate of interest payable on the borrowing. It is the company's first Eurobond offering since 2012, and is expected to...
  • Japan yard orders surge in October
    A Japanese shipyard. Credit: PAOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 186% in October as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) show that its members' shipyards received 47...
  • South Korea government to help Hanjin and HMM acquire 'mega box ships'
    Credit: PASouth Korea's new Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Kim Young-suk, has said it is imperative that Hanjin and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), the country's two biggest shipping companies, acquire ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) if they are to compete effectively in liner shipping. Speaking at his first press conference since he...
  • Angelicoussis returns to DSME for more VLCCs
    John Angelicoussis with DSME president Go Jae-ho last year. Credit: DSMEGreek shipowner John Angelicoussis has returned to South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for more very large crude carriers (VLCCs). Angelicoussis on 18 November ordered two 319,000 dwt VLCCs, which will be managed by his holding company's unit...
  • Triyard receives new customer order for escort tugs
    Vietnam's Triyard group has extended its product range with a new order for escort tugs. Singapore-based specialist marine craft group Greenbay Marine, a new customer at the shipyard, has contracted an order worth US12.8 million for a quartet of Robert Allan-designed RAstar 3400 Azimuth Stern drive tugs. The 34 m tugs,...
  • Dry bulk shipping woes could deepen as demand shift may be structural, rather than cyclical
    'Coal also depressing', says analyst. credit: HasenpuschDry bulk shipping problems could deepen as adjustment in global demand may turn out to be structural rather than cyclical with little chance of relief on excess supply. "I am worried we are reaching a structural rather than cyclical turning point in iron ore...
  • ReCAAP ISC: Low crime rate should not lead to complacency
    Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) said that crime rate dropped in its October 2015 report, but it will still remain vigilant. The number of incidents occurred in October has dropped notably by 48% and 28% compared with the number of incidents in August and September respectively. Comparing...
  • HMM deteriorates into loss as working capital deficit persists
    Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced a third-quarter loss on 17 November amid ongoing speculation of a merger with its bigger compatriot Hanjin Shipping. South Korea's second-biggest shipping company said it incurred a KRW24 billion (USD20.46 million) loss for the third quarter of 2015, reversing a KRW204 billion net profit for the...
  • Ports of Stockholm opts for floating cruise pier
    Passengers of cruise ships moored in Ports of Stockholm's Nynäshamn harbour in 2016 will be able to walk straight ashore from the ship as the port authority has purchased an innovative retracting floating pier from its creator - Norway's Cruise Venture Ltd. IHS Fairplay has learnt that the 260...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • Indian air cargo carriers will contest fines for fuel surcharge cartel behaviour
  • Expeditors detours from acquisition trail to focus on the road to organic growth
  • Container shipping pundits paint gloomy picture of more sluggish growth in 2016
  • BIFA adds more seminars as demand soars for details of incoming new regulations

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • Feds join whistleblower lawsuit against Inchcape
  • Sheriff will use Moose Boat catamaran to police Lake Tahoe
  • Senator Patty Murray is first recipient of Inouye Award
  • MAIB: Safety lessons from fatal fishing vessel capsize
  • Stowaways finding more creative ways to board ships
  • Good news, bad news from Sembcorp Marine
  • Powerful new fast supply/crew boat for SEACOR Marine

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • Everett Port Commission approves operating/capital budget for 2016
  • Drewry predicts ship operating costs will increase over next two years
  • Federal Maritime Commission eyes Ocean Common Carrier rule changes
  • Port of Bellingham Oks plan for future home of sailing center
  • Crowley begins construction project on new pier at Puerto Rico terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • Panamax 'in doldrums' as BPI slides to nine-month low
    Oversupply pushes down rates in main trades despite spot activities in Atlantic Basin
  • Kostas Ladas to head Liberian Registry London office
    Register sources London general manager from broker agent
  • Sovcomflot 'immune from LNG slump', says Kolesnikov
    Russian giant set fair to reap rewards of tanker recovery
  • Hutchison and Maritime Union end their waterfront row
  • Widespread cyber threat low but potential for disruption high
    BIMCO addresses cyber security at annual conference
  • UASC chief pours cold water on APL takeover
    Jorn Hinge says today's market fundamentals make such an investment too high-risk
  • Hafnia rakes in $20m profit
    High refinery margins, combined with good demand for gasoline, middle distillate and naphtha, boost Copenhagen product tanker player
  • Europa Venture eyes massive renewal of shortsea fleet
    Owners encouraged by signs from Brussels over help to fund numerous orders in European yards
  • Lloyd's List launches container line consolidation topics page
    Latest news and analysis on what looks set to be a major shake-up among global carriers
  • Retrofit rudder trunk bars to block stowaways, says UK Club
    Unwanted passengers can prove costly for owners, marine mutual warns
  • Sembcorp Marine to build FSO for Modec
    Unit to be deployed in North Sea from 2018
  • Precious Shipping cancels two ultramaxes at Sainty
    Thai bulker operator also seeks $11.16m refunds per vessel
  • Daewoo clinches latest Maran VLCC pair
    Greek owner activates tanker contract after reportedly inking charters
  • Black Sea terminal expands to take 10,000 teu vessels
    Novorossiysk project to allow bigger ships to call in Russia directly
  • Will King Abdullah Port be a game changer?
    Bordered by the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia is the only country on the Arabian Peninsula which is surrounded by two major shipping lanes which link the East with the West
  • STX O&S calls for massive job cuts in bid to avoid bankruptcy
    Chief executive recommends slashing up to 800 jobs
  • Aronnax: Applying innovation in the real world
    While shipping needs to be open to new ideas, innovators need to see the potential in shipping
  • Cancelled BW Pacific IPO will not affect BW Group rating, says Moody's
    Analyst cites 'very good liquidity profile'
  • Box Ships to delist from NYSE
    Company applied for listing transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market
  • HHI sees 10% increase in October ship-order sales
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard sales stay about level year on year
  • Robbery incidents in Malacca Straits sharply up in January-October 2015
    However, no oil-siphoning thefts in Asian waters in the past two months, Recaap says
  • LA Harbour Commission approves grants to beef up port security
    Los Angeles port will contribute $625,000 in addition to the grants
  • Exmar inks joint pact with Swan Energy for India LNG port project
    Both parties looking to ramp up LNG capacity at terminal to 10m tonnes per annum
  • Cosco and China Merchants complete Turkish terminal acquisition
    Acquisition will advance China's One Belt, One Road initiative
  • Star Bulk to answer questions on capital expenditure requirements
    Declining asset values to hit company's ability to finance remaining newbuilding programme
  • Crowley starts construction in Puerto Rico to accommodate its new LNGs
    Jones Act created competitive shipping market between US mainland and Puerto Rico

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • New Hutch-union deal brings sacked Aussie workers back to the docks
  • TRAC: Off-dock depot will improve NY-NJ chassis availability
  • Health care costs, chassis complicate ILA-USMX talks
  • Little visibility in container cargo demand, Maersk executive says
  • Charleston port volume growth decelerates
  • Study finds reducing truck waits best way to boost port productivity
  • US regulators prepare to release key trucking rules
  • Panama Canal vessel backlog eases
  • True Value inks deal with Ryder to secure dedicated truck capacity
  • San Juan dock expansion to handle Crowley's LNG ships begins
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine swings to loss amid merger speculation
  • China maritime and logistics players eye 'Belt and Road' opportunities
  • Hyundai and Hanjin need mega-ships to compete, Korean minister says
  • Little traction for index based shipper contracts, industry forum hears

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • Star Bulk girds for 2016
    The bulker owner outlines operating levers it may pull as it deals with weak market.
  • Tanker shares imply lower 2016, UBS says
    Report says tanker stock prices reflect dimmer view of time-charter rates in 2016.
  • Danske Bank raises Awilco LNG rating
    Bank continues to see struggles for LNG carrier owner but has upgraded the stock on valuation grounds.
  • Peter G waves flag for US shipping rebirth
    America's marquee owner says private equity has pumped up ownership and now needs knowhow.
  • Dry-bulk stocks suffer rout in New York
    US-listed shares of Safe Bulkers, Star Bulk Carriers and Scorpio Bulkers are plunging.
  • Star shares fall after loss and downgrades
    New York-listed bulker owner's stock price loses 20.2% after result misses forecasts.
  • India okays Cochin IPO
    Government to sell off its 10% stake as it seeks listing for ferry shipyard.
  • Heavy hitters added to Hafnia Tankers board
    John Ridgway, Esben Poulsson and Jan Bech Andersen brought on board as owner piles up profit.
  • PDZ cuts Q1 loss
    Revenue rise boosts Malaysian boxship owner; more improvements expected.
  • Paris attacks: we must show resolve
    German owners' boss expresses disgust at "barbaric" jihadi murders and urges shipping to stand firm against threat.
  • Euronav sells suezmax
    New York-listed giant said to have secured over $22m for vintage tanker.
  • Minoan in the money
    Emanuele Grimaldi-led Greek ferry company turns a profit for the third quarter of the year.
  • Uni-Asia turns to red
    Singapore-based boxship and bulker owner hit by rising costs in third quarter.
  • Courage moves to bolster balance sheet
    Hong Kong-listed owner sets up near $11m shares placement to strengthen its financial position.
  • DVB arrests drillship
    Odfjell-operated Deepsea Metro II held as owner Chloe Marine defaults on loan.
  • 'Perfect storm' drives Deutsche downgrades
    Bank cuts ratings on trio of public bulker owners as raft of ships for sale threatens loan covenants.
  • Sembcorp wins FSO
    Singapore yard to build storage unit for Modec's Culzean work in the North Sea.
  • STX to axe 800 jobs
    South Korean shipbuilder also lining up salary cuts to stave off collapse in 2016.
  • Civmec eyes Australian yard
    Domestic engineering group conducts due diligence on builder and repairer Forgacs.
  • Double hit for Alang
    IFA Global says Indian shipbreaker facing lower steel scrap prices and fall in rupee.
  • Lines suspend Europe run
    Coscon, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen halt service from Asia due to seasonal demand.
  • Maersk taps Eurobonds
    Danish liner giant picks up cheap finance with raid on financial markets closer to home.
  • Precious culls more ultramaxes
    Thai shipowner has now walked away from first four in 14 ship order in Chinese shipbuiler.
  • DSME confirms Maran Tankers double
    Greek shipowner takes VLCC newbuilding tally at favourite South Korean yard to eight ships.
  • BW Group credit rating unaffected
    Delay to BW Pacific IPO won't hurt shipowner's finances, but it may have to cover pre-delivery finance.
  • Star Bulk pushes back four newbuildings
    New York-listed bulker owner reveals quarterly loss that's slightly deeper than expected.
  • POSH resumes buyback
    Singapore offshore marine services provider takes advantage of drop in share price to acquire more stock.
  • Box Ships preps move to OTC after de-listing
    Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner is de-listed by the New York Stock Exchange.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • News reports: Chinese investigating liner carriers over surcharges
  • CP publicizes $28b consolidation offer for NS
  • BWR: Carriers suspend Asia-ECNA loop
  • CSX fast-tracks S.C. site for industrial development
  • ITC studies U.S. economic impact of TPP
  • House passes (another) stop-gap highway patch
  • 57 ships enrolled in MSP even though 60 can receive stipend
  • Crowley starts $48.5 million pier project in San Juan
  • project44 to offer free API assessments for carriers
  • Global Shippers' Forum questions benefits of carrier alliances to shippers
  • Transportation Insight acquires BirdDog
  • AirBridge Cargo adds two more 747-8 freighters
  • Gov. McAuliffe promotes Va. products in trade missions to Canada, Mideast
  • Ag trade groups get 2016 USDA export promotion funds
  • TransAtlantic AB sells container, ship management operations
  • HKIA posts 2% growth in cargo throughput
  • Transportation stocks rebound after rough week
  • UPS offers $1.28b in senior notes

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
  • US fuel oil stocks rise for tenth straight week
    Total stocks at their highest since 2010.
  • ExxonMobil: More customers switching to new ECA category fuels
    Says independent laboratory tests prove good stability and compatibility with other marine fuels.
  • Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus
    'The industrial sector has played little part in this demand growth; the drive has come from the end consumer.'
  • IBIA Convention to return to Europe in 2016
    'This is a real feather in Gibraltar's cap,' says Minister for Shipping.
  • Interview with VPS for Platts Mediterranean Bunker Fuel conference
    Ferry Van Eykel shares his thoughts on the implications of the new ECA sulphur limit.
  • OW: 16 companies in interpleader applications to UK courts
    Growing list of shipping companies seeking protection from vessel arrests.
  • Mediterranean fuel oil market at nine-month low
    On oversupply of cargoes.
  • Lukoil boosting supply at key Russian Black Sea ports
    New barge to supply MGO. Also gearing up to provide ECA-compliant ULSFO in the area.
  • Sovcomflot completes fuel-saving fleet renewal programme
    Profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues.
  • 'Leading ship owner' orders shore power systems
    Order includes 'first project of its kind' installation on vessels.
  • Brightoil to receive $62 million investment funds
    Capital comes from two groups, says Hong Kong-listed firm.
  • Sovcomflot completes fleet renewal programme
    9M profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues.
  • BMS United Bunkers introduces offshore service
    Bunkering service is now managed by 'dedicated professional team', says company.

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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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