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August 20, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • G6 Alliance voids 4 Asia-Europe sailings to meet feeble demand
  • Giant 2M alliance slims Asia-Europe services in face of weak peak
  • Weak peak season drives increase in idle fleet, big ships soon affected
  • Tianjin aftermath: Port likely to await 7 days before 80pc of cargo restored
  • Singamas profit falls 24pc to US$10.07, but sales rise 3.7pc
  • Brazilian strike action by customs staff will cripple Brazilian ports
  • RCL profit declines 81pc to US$1.55 million as revenues fall 14pc
  • Deltamarin says it's on top of feeder design to boost capacity, fuel saving
  • Georgia aiming for bigger slice of trans-Caspian transport trade
  • MacGregor ro-ro access systems to equip 5 new Grimaldi car carriers
  • Canada's Brookfield to buy freight firm Asciano for US$8.84 billion
  • Cathay profits soar 468pc to US$254.3 million while revenue slips 0.9pc
  • Air freight cashes in on cross-channel chaos hit by strikes, migrants
  • LATAM confident of future but fears odds against a fast cargo pickup
  • Thai Airways widens quarterly loss to $363.1 million, slow cargo blamed
  • Vancouver airport signs with Shanghai Pudding to boost cargo growth

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • Falling freight rates seen helping exporters & importers enhance performance
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update
  • HANSA HEAVY LIFT safely transports shiploader from China to US
  • Liner reliability slips for first time in 6 months, says report
  • Maersk Line remains top performer in reliability
  • Natural rubber imports likely to increase with revival of auto industry
  • Ports & related infrastructure permissible under CRZ, says govt
  • Truckers threaten to go on nationwide strike from Sept.
  • ...decline for eighth straight month in July, by 10.3 pc
  • Anti-dumping duty levied on potassium carbonate imports from Taiwan, South Korea
  • Exports likely to improve in coming months: Fieo President
  • Govt hikes import duty on edible oils
  • Govt urged to revive interest subvention scheme for exporters
  • INR recovers early losses, still remains sharply weak
  • Mozambique seen as vital source for coal, gas: PM

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • New Zealand ports battle for business
    Ports of Auckland (POAL) has detailed plans to take on major competitor Port of Tauranga's (POT) catchment in the Bay of Plenty region. Timing its news just 24 hours ahead of the release of POT's annual results, POAL revealed that its third inland port will be located right on POT's doorstep at Mt
  • MAN engines ordered for world's largest CSD
    German manufacturer MAN Diesel & Turbo is to supply the engines for what will be the world's largest cutter suction dredger (CSD), ordered by Belgium dredging company Jan De Nul. Currently designated JDN8069 and being built at Croatian shipyard Uljanik Brodogradiliste in Pula, the vessel will
  • Deadline set for Greek port sell-off
    As part of its reforms-for-cash deal with international lenders, the Greek government has agreed deadlines for the privatisation of its two major ports, Piraeus and Thessaloniki. The country's HRADF privatisation fund announced last week that binding offers for the tenders involving the
  • Port of Kobe's cargo traffic rises
    Port of Kobe's cargo traffic rose 2% year on year in May to 7.821 million tonnes as a gain in domestic trade outweighed a dip in foreign trade. Foreign trade slipped 4.2% y/y to 4.187 million tonnes but domestic trade at the west Japanese port climbed 10.3% y/y to 3.633 million tonnes, according to
  • Singapore to upgrade harbour craft transponders
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is to install enhanced transponders and systems on small harbour and pleasure craft to improve situational awareness and safety in port waters. With SGD6.8 million (USD4.8 million) in government funding, the installation of the transponders and
  • Chinese yards' new orders drop 69.4% in January-July
    Chinese shipyards' new orders slumped 69.4% year on year (y/y) to 14.0 million dwt in the first seven months of 2015, according to the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI). While the yards' completed tonnage climbed 9.8% to 22.7 million dwt over the period, their
  • Ho Chi Minh City seeks USD13.8m to dredge river
    Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is seeking VND300 billion (USD13.8 million) from the state government to clear a soil buildup on the Soai Rap River threatening its container trade. Soai Rap River is a key waterway for vessels transporting goods to ports in HCMC and neighbouring localities. "If the Soai
  • Brookfield clinches $6.5bn majority stake in Asciano ports and rail
    Canada's Brookfield Asset Management on 18 August clinched an AUD8.9 billion (USD6.5 billion) takeover of the last remaining Australian-owned port and rail network, Asciano. Asciano, which owns and operates Patrick container terminals in Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne, and Sydney, called for a
  • Tianjin port suspends movement of dangerous cargo
    Tianjin port has suspended the import and export of hazardous cargo, beginning on 17 August, according to an announcement by the Tianjin Transport Committee. The announcement stated that all container terminals and liquid bulk terminals must suspend the import and export of hazardous cargo
  • SDIC to invest in FSIG
    Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group (FSIG), a state-owned shipbuilding group based in Fujian, China, said it is in talks with China's State Development & Investment Corporation (SDIC) to include the latter as an investor. FSIG and SDIC had preliminarily exchanged opinions about SDIC investing in
  • SK Shipping's profit soars
    South Korean shipping company SK Shipping posted a profit of KRW47.6 billion (USD40.18million) in the first half of 2015, up 4,289% from KRW1 billion in the same period last year. The company's operating profit also jumped to KRW97.3 billion from KRW46.8 billion a year ago. The operating profit is

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • 'Give us a runway and we will compete on cargo with Heathrow', says angry Gatwick
  • Maersk/MSC container shipping alliance blamed for Asia-Europe trade imbalance
  • China Southern spreads its wings with increased air freight services into Europe

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • Western Gulf lease sale attracts few bidders
  • Dry bulk market recovery at least a year away
  • Jensen develops two new LNG bunker barge concepts
  • Gibdock wins more work from German owners
  • SSN 762 work worth potential $228 million to NNS
  • MAN to power world's most powerful cutter suction dredge
  • Ultra Deep orders 142 m DSCV
  • Kvichak builds fourth RB-M C for NYPD

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • Port Metro Vancouver sees gains in first half 2015 cargo numbers
  • Drewry report looks at LNG carrier freight rates
  • Matson earns top spot in Quest for Quality Awards
  • American Trucking Associations releases July truck tonnage index
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Brazilian customs strike

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • Zim profits up as new strategy starts to pay dividends
    Volumes lower as Israeli line withdraws from some trades and shifts focus to the US
  • XRTC calls for further consolidation in Greece's battered ferry sector
    Streamlining would offer a lifeline to owners that have been newly hit by VAT hikes, says study
  • Cosco International posts 5% growth in net profit for first half
    Increase mainly supported by one-off gains as waning newbuilding orders hit ship trading business
  • Woodside sees its profits shrink
    Australian LNG producer and exporter hit by lower commodity prices and reduced sales
  • Rickmers Linie turnround boosts parent company results
    German group completes debt restructuring to become 'capital-market capable'
  • Solvang rules out mergers
    LPG shipowner to stand alone as gas-carrying industry makes tentative moves towards consolidation
  • Glencore's earnings drop sharply in first half
    Lower China commodities demand compounds dry bulk owners' woes
  • Maersk ready to stay on sidelines in next round of consolidation
    Skou focuses on organic growth as APL looks for a buyer and Chinese carriers open merger talks
  • Sainty receives warning from stock market regulator
    Chinese shipbuilder was found dishonest in information disclosure
  • Patrick brand likely to survive after Brookfield takes over Asciano
    Parent company Asciano's name has a less certain future
  • Quarantined parking area impedes recovery of Tianjin ro-ro terminal
    A large car warehouse in the blast zone is still under scrutiny for possible contamination
  • Keep cool in LNG shipping
    LNG shipping picks its names carefully

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • Auckland to launch inland port in battle with Tauranga
    Port of AucklandBy announcing a new inland port, the Ports of Auckland fired another shot in its war with the Port of Tauranga to be New Zealand's primary container gateway. Shippers stands to gain lower costs and better connectivity no matter the victor. Ports of Auckland and Toll Group will team...
  • America's Road Team captains visit Ft. Benning
    Ft. Benning, Ga. - American Trucking Associations and the America's Road Team Captains are in Ft. Benning today for the Military Transportation Job Fair presented by Hiring Our Heroes and Fastport. America's Road Team Captains are elite professional truck drivers with millions of accident-free miles and represent the 3.4 million...
  • Meet BIMCO market analysis at Maritime Cyprus 2015
    BIMCO's Chief Shipping Analyst, Peter Sand will be one of the panellists at this year's Maritime Cyprus Conference. Taking place in Limassol, Cyprus on the 13-16 September 2015. This is the 14th Maritime Cyprus conference and this year's theme is "Game Change". The conference will focus on the market forces affecting...
  • DP World welcomes visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE
    Dubai - DP World today reiterated the company's commitment to enabling India's growth and economic development through its operations in the country where it supports over 32% of India's container trade. DP World is a market leader in Indian container terminal operations and has the largest portfolio of ports along the Indian coastline....
  • South Carolina Ports Authority doubles operating profit
    Port of CharlestonThe South Carolina Ports Authority doubled its operating profit during its just-ended fiscal year, and opened its current fiscal year in July with an 11.6 percent increase in loaded container volume. The Port of Charleston's July volume, including empty boxes, was 175,223 twenty-foot-equivalent units, a 13.8 percent increase from...
  • Echo Global Logistics names new vice president of marketing
    CHICAGO, IL - Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services (the "Company"), announced today that Christopher N. Clemmensen has been named Senior Vice President of Marketing. A proven executive with nearly 25 years of experience at both emerging and Fortune 500...
  • Mohawk Global Logistics supports growth with Descartes OneView Solution and ACE compliance
    WATERLOO, Ontario - Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Mohawk Global Logistics is using Descartes' OneView(TM) Forwarder Enterprise and Customs House Brokerage (CHB) solution to support its market expansion. Mohawk Global will also use Descartes OneView(TM) solution to submit data to...
  • Despite falling diesel prices, CNG fueling network grows
    CNG fueling station in Newport, Tennessee, opened to serve trucks running a key Southeast-Inland route. The extreme drop in diesel and gas prices may have stolen some of the luster alternative fuels enjoyed from 2011 through 2014, when diesel on average cost $3.89 a gallon and trucking operators and shippers saw...
  • Container liner reliability fell for first time in six months, Drewry says
    Ocean carrier on-time reliability fell across the three main East-West trades in July for the first time in six months, according to Drewry's most recent Carrier Performance Insight report. The good news is those figures are still well above where they were a year ago and the maritime research and advisory...
  • Hazardous cargo shippers forced to reroute shipments after Tianjin forbids
    Tianjin port has suspended the import and export of all hazardous cargo following two deadly explosions linked to dangerous cargo, forcing U.S. shippers to reroute their shipments through other Chinese ports. That's hitting shippers using the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and New York-New Jersey the hardest, as they are...
  • Teesport buys new cranes to keep up with double-digit gains
    Teesport, United KingdomU.K. port operator PD Ports on Wednesday said it has bought three rubber-tire gantry cranes to handle container traffic growth at Teesport, the second-largest container gateway in the northern U.K. PD Ports said Teesport has been growing by 13 percent annually since 2007 and handled 420,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units in...
  • River silt buildup threatens Ho Chi Minh port container trade
    Saigon Premier Container Terminal, VietnamHo Chi Minh City is seeking $13.8 million from the state government to clear a soil buildup threatening its container trade on the Soai Rap River, a key waterway for vessels transporting goods to ports between Vietnam's largest city and neighbouring localities. "If the Soai Rap River...
  • New INTTRA products wrestle 'big data' to give shippers supply chain visibility
    Two new products from INTTRA, the e-commerce cargo-booking portal, show how the logistics industry is diving into so-called "big data" and working to transform raw information into supply chain intelligence. In recent years, tech outsiders have been jumping into the logistics world looking to simplify operations and streamline brokering as shippers,...
  • Zim rides restructuring to profit
    LONDON - Zim Integrated Shipping Service swung to a net profit of $23 million in the second quarter from a $50 million loss a year ago as a multi-billion dollar restructuring continued to improve the Israeli ocean's carrier's bottom line. The [non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles] profit marked the carrier's second straight...
  • ILWU workers in 2014 got largest pay hike in decade, PMA says
    The past year was not good for importers and exporters that ship through the U.S. West Coast as they endured horrendous port congestion due to labor slowdowns and employer retaliation. But it was a great year for registered members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union who enjoyed their largest...
  • Motor carrier profits grow despite gloomy forecasts
    Michael ScheidThe trucking industry has been clamoring about impending doom from industry regulations and the persistent shortage of qualified drivers since the end of the economic recession in 2010. Inability to add capacity and skyrocketing operating expenses are the two most often cited outcomes resulting from these industry changes. Although...
  • Russia's Global Ports pins hopes on new CEO
    Global Ports' Petrolesport Terminal, St. Petersburg, RussiaGlobal Ports, one of Russia's top container terminal operators, has shaken up its leadership in an effort to reverse its fortune after plummeting container volume. The company appointed Vladislav Baumgertner, former CEO of Russian fertilizer giant Uralkali, as general director. The appointment is seen as...
  • RCL latest to add surcharges to Jawaharlal Nehru cargo
    Regional Container Lines last week became the latest ocean carrier serving India to levy surcharges on Jawaharlal Nehru Port-bound cargo to cover costs that incurred from congestion and delays following the week-long shutdown of APM Terminals facility in the country's largest container port complex. Effective August 14, the regional operator began...
  • Maersk towage unit Svitzer seeks growth in Middle East, Africa, Asia
    LONDON - Svitzer unveiled a new growth strategy targeting the Middle East, Africa and Asia as the Maersk group's towage unit moves to lessen its dependence on the mature and over-supplied European and Australian markets. The Copenhagen-based company said it will create two new regions from October 1 - the MEA,...
  • Idle fleet growth to continue as carriers cut sailings
    LONDON - The fleet of idle container ships over 500 twenty-foot-equivalent units rose to 149 on August 10 from 127 at the end of July and is set to increase in the coming weeks amid a weak peak shipping season and the rising number of blanked sailings on the Asia-Europe...
  • California truck execs, state regulators clash over emission rules
    Trucking executives generally back a federal governmental push to reduce emissions from heavy-duty trucks, but California regulators want even stricter rules to reduce health risks and global warming from truck pollution. The Tuesday hearing in Long Beach on the rules proposed by Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
  • Zulily sale shows folly of non-expedited e-commerce delivery
    Earrings for sale on QVC.The same logistics strategy that propelled U.S. online retailer Zulily to greatness has led to its defeat, according to industry analysts, culminating this week in the company's sale to a retail giant with a markedly different idea of how supply chains are run. The company, known for...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • Crowley unveils LNG barges
    Crowley Maritime unveiled concepts for two LNG bunkering barges aimed at meeting differing needs in the emergent sector.
  • Ultra Deep books DSCV
    Ultra Deep has placed an order at China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) for a sophisticated offshore construction vessel.
  • Bulker shares lead decline
    New York shipping stocks took a step downward Wednesday amid investor jitters over Asian stock market volatility..
  • Another bid for Mols
    Danish holding company Lind Invest has joined Polaris in the race to takeover compatriot ferry owner Mols-Linien.
  • Capes for quarterbacks
    How could Nippon Yusen Kaisha (K Line) of Japan and some cowboys from Dallas be ever possibly connected?
  • LNG rates to tip up in 2016
    LNG carrier charter rates will stay low for the remainder of this year but are set to improve steadily over the next three years, Clarksons Platou Securities says.
  • Street looks to charters
    Analysts are looking to Navios Maritime Acquisition for period charters that would set its VLCCs up for dropdown into MLP Navios Maritime Midstream Partners (NAP).
  • Navios execs talk crude tankers
    Ted Petrone says Navios has no worries about the VLCC newbuilding orderbook and predicted a bright couple of years for the market.
  • DSME leads orders table
    DSME has extended its stay at the top of the table for global shipyards in terms of its present orderbook.
  • Monarch adds SALT
    Monarch Alternative Capital has bumped up its interest in Scorpio Bulkers (ticker symbol: SALT).
  • DSME drillship deleted
    DSME has seen a near $600m drillship newbuilding chalked off.
  • Viking names new CFO
    Viking Supply Ships has appointed Ulrik Hegelund as its new chief financial officer.
  • Glencore points to China
    Glencore has seen its first half profit slump in the face of falling commodity prices and a weaker Chinese economy.
  • VLGC market lifts Solvang
    Strong VLGC rates helped Solvang marginally boost its profit for the second quarter.
  • Newbuilds threaten rates
    A surge in crude tanker vessel capacity over the next two years will lead to a fall in shipowner earnings from current highs warns Drewry.
  • Svitzer targets growth
    Svitzer, the Maersk Group's towage and salvage arm, has set its sights on expanding its operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
  • Svitzer targets emerging markets
    Maersk Group arm to establish dedicated business development resources in Singapore.
  • Nickel ore concerns remain
    Problems in the transportation of nickel ore from the Philippines continue to pose a threat to maritime safety a major P&I Club claims.
  • Port of Aden reopens
    The Port of Aden is said to have resume operations after being closed for the past four months due to political unrest in Yemen.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • UPS completes Coyote acquisition
  • Tianjin explosion could cause shipping delays for U.S. importers
  • New digital import/export platform launched
  • 3M renews contract with CEVA
  • Iron ore volumes sink in July for U.S.-flag lakers
  • APL Logistics opens consolidation center in Vietnam
  • ATA: Truck tonnage index increased 2.8 percent in July
  • Mohawk to use Descartes for expansion, ACE compliance
  • ZIM reports $12m profit in second quarter
  • INTTRA releases new ocean freight support tools
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 6,000 reefer containers
  • Executive Moves: Echo Global Logistics and Alliance Shippers

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 19, 2015
  • Valencia mulls LNG bunkering option
    Port authority approves project.
  • Chinese ambitions retain their Arctic flavour
    As Cosco ship completes Northern Sea Route trip
  • Dubai: Arrested tanker released
    Move involved outstanding demurrage claims.
  • Cosco's revenue falls
    On weaker marine fuel performance.
  • Aegean to shut Portland marine fuel terminal
    Move aimed at boosting earnings, says company.
  • Dubai-based bunkering firm arrests vessel
    Pakistan National Shipping Corporation has 'off-hired' arrested vessel, says spokesman.
  • Hong Kong supplier mulls Singapore expansion
    Company currently in feasibility study to determine if move is viable.
  • Change of investors at Titan Petrochemicals
    Two new shareholders to support restructuring of the firm.
  • BFC completes bunker supply deal with dredging giant
    Company to supply 12,000 mt of marine fuel under agreement.
  • Firm awarded grant to develop scrubber technology
    EnScrub treats scrubber effluent for legal discharge, saving costs of off-site disposal.

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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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