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September 22, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM adds Laem Chabang port call to ASEA Asia to Africa loop
  • Panama locks closed for repairs intermittently until September 30
  • Oman stays on despite China Merchants-Cosco's Turkish terminal takeover
  • US issues new rules to open up business with Cuba, easing trade embargo
  • Venezuelan oil smuggled by state-owned tankers taking more than declared
  • Ontario indy container truckers win first rate increase in 10 years
  • Shipper savings rise as fuel prices fall - August volumes also drop 1.2pc
  • Forwarders' Stifel Logistics Confidence Index falls to two-year low
  • MAST to lawyers: Piracy, terrorism, human trafficking far from eradicated
  • Air cargo screening needed as terror risks rise and volumes grow
  • TNT upgrades service, network links in Belgium, Finland and Sweden
  • CHEP gains American and European repair certification from FAA and EASA

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • APM Terminals signs agreement to acquire Grup Maritim TCB & its 11 container terminals
  • Asia-North Europe spot rates fall again
  • ATA Freight Line celebrates 20 years by leading the way for a new breed of logistics provider
  • Forin Container Line & Alpi UK consolidate first ever reefer console box
  • Global threats to maritime industry are far from eradicated, says CEO of maritime security company
  • HANSA HEAVY LIFT opens new Southern Europe regional office in Monaco
  • Kalmar to deliver four reach stackers with new-generation K-Motion drive line system
  • NYK establishes logistics company for finished cars in Colombia
  • Port of Djibouti plans huge expansion
  • Pepper exports increase to around 16K t
  • Cargo handling at Haldia Dock Complex up by 27 pc
  • DP World announces plans to harness solar power in Dubai
  • KPT & PPT to develop smart port cities
  • NHAI allows first 100 pc divestment under exit policy for highways
  • Export of 4 mt of sugar made mandatory for 2015-16
  • Exports slumps further by 20.7 pc to $21.26 bn in Aug.
  • Fieo expresses concern over impact of shipping costs on India's ex-im trade
  • Govt to import additional 1k t of onion to boost domestic supply
  • Provisional safeguard duty on hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy & other alloy steel

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Alaska's largest LTL haulier created
  • Felixstowe greening up
  • Select commodities to be inspected in Mexico
  • Leviathan named "Cap San Vincent"
  • Qatar Airways Cargo aids Nepal
  • Wanted: priority for international freight trains
  • New president for open deck carrier
  • New branch offices in greater Paris
  • First woman inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame
  • AAT enhances screening capability
  • Cosco snaps up Kumport
  • US short line in new hands
  • Prague activities start off on right foot
  • Consignment surge in H1/2015

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • Alliance orders five LNG carriers
    China LNG Shipping (CLNG), Greek shipowner Dynagas, and Sinotrans Shipping have forged a USD1.59 billion deal to order five arctic LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project. The three parties will take a 25.5%, 49%, and 25.5% stake, respectively, in the vessels, according to a 21 September stock
  • Bolloré to expand Freetown terminal
    France's Bolloré group will invest USD120 million to extend the container terminal in the port of Freetown, Sierra Leone. The group, which has been managing the existing terminal since 2011, announced plans to build a 270 m quay to accommodate vessels drawing up to 13 m and a 3.5 ha storage yard
  • Tanker owners probed for Ulsan breach
    Twenty-six people, comprising the masters and owners of 13 oil and chemical tankers and their relevant company officials, have been charged with violating the Maritime Safety Act. The Ulsan Coast Guard is investigating the owners for their suspected failure to comply with safety regulations after
  • Maersk orders nine MR tankers
    Maersk Tankers, the product tanker unit in the AP Moller-Maersk group of Denmark, says it has ordered nine medium-range (MR) vessels from the Samsung Heavy Industries Ningbo shipyard in China. "The order, with a contract value of approximately USD300 million, is for nine MR vessels with a capacity
  • AMSA bans fifth vessel from Australian shores
    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned its fifth vessel from Australian ports for "serious and repetitive failings in the vessel's operations and maintenance", it reported on 21 September. Indonesian-flagged general cargo vessel Noah Satu (IMO9313620) has been refused entry to
  • CMES receives $116m in government subsidies
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has received a total of CNY741 million (USD116 million) in government subsidies granted for demolitions of old tonnage and fleet renewals. The government subsidies will be positive for the company's full-year results in 2015, a stock filing of CMES said.

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • More interest in air cargo as refugee crisis pushes up the cost of logistics in Europe
  • ANALYSIS: is an MBO the best way for Wincanton to offer shareholder value?
  • China consortium moves into Turkish port market with control of terminal Kumport

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • Election result renews Greek shipowner tax fears
  • Trojan Marinex books 12 ship BWT retrofit order
  • Crowley helps provide LNG training in Jacksonville
  • Petrobras to terminate three Ultrapetrol PSV contracts
  • New thruster targets inland waterways market

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • Alaska Airlines taps Newton as Seattle Station director
  • Maersk Line making strides in CO2 emissions reduction
  • CBP surveillance team helps to nab cocaine shipment
  • Georgia Ports Authority sees increase in box volumes
  • Corps begins repair work on Union Slough Levee in Everett

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • Euroseas raises $10.6m in rights offering
    Euroseas has raised sufficient funds to pay for the delivery of its first three newbuilding vessels
  • Greek shipowners await next act in Tsipras drama
    FREE CONTENT: Industry tries to read the runes after leftist leader's re-election triumph
  • IMO warns of dangers in carrying liquefied bauxite after deaths
    International Maritime Organisation issues warning based on findings of investigation into sinking of vessel earlier this year
  • Sea Traders takes eight Chinese-built bulkers at $68m
    Greek owner continues bargain-hunting by snapping up five supramaxes and three panamaxes
  • Tote Maritime completes internal reorganisation
    Jones Act operator is looking to switch its vessels to run on natural gas
  • Record Iraqi cargoes injects new life into spot VLCCs
    A $20,000 rise in spot earnings level, but pace of rise set to slow as charterers to step back
  • Dynagas joins with CLNG and Sinotrans to order five Yamal LNG carriers
    Total cost of newbuildings amounts to nearly $1.6bn
  • Sharp rise in charges at more South Pacific ports
    Swire calls on Solomon Islands authorities for immediate review of increases
  • Sierra Leone box terminal set for major expansion
    Bolloré plans to increase Freetown container terminal's capacity nearly eightfold by 2018
  • Phoenix orders two midsize LPG carriers at HHI
    Move, which includes option for third vessels, is a first for the owner in the gas trades
  • Containership industry urged to prepare for inevitable casualty
    New salvage company backed by Maersk and Crowley seeks industry support for emergency response plan
  • Teekay Australia adds 12 bulk carriers to managed fleet
    New business is logical extension of TKA's experience as third-party managers of BHP Billiton capesize bulkers
  • GAIL reissues tender to charter nine LNG ships
    Tender's revised terms allow local shipyards to own up to 13% stakes in three LNG carriers to be built in India
  • AMSA bars vessel from Australian ports for three months
    Indonesian flagged vessel had previously been detained by Australian maritime authorities four times since August 2013
  • Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding secures order for up to six boxships
    Yard signs contract with Dalian Port subsidiary
  • ABB orders cable laying vessel from Kleven
    Newbuilding will boost capacity of its submarine cable operations
  • Ceona goes into administration
    Subsea contractor files for bankruptcy
  • Star Bulk sells supramax vessel in sale and lease back transaction
    Star Bulk has completed the sale of the 2012-built supramax Maiden Voyage with a two-year charter-back attached
  • IMO to mark World Maritime Day with education symposium
    Industry and academia to discuss education and training at IMO HQ

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • Virginia Port Authority wins concession to keep operating growing Richmond port
    The Virginia Port Authority will continue to operate the Port of Richmond after the city awarded the VPA a 40-year concession of the inland port on the James River. Richmond is served by a thrice-weekly barge service from the VPA's Hampton Roads terminal. The barge service provides an alternative to trucks...
  • Savannah port volume growth deceleration points to weaker West Coast diversions
    Container volumes at the Port of Savannah rose 4.4 percent in August from the same period in 2014, an indication that the torrid pace of 10 to 27 percent year-over-year growth rates experienced in previous months could moderate as shippers return to the West Coast. Now that trade patterns are returning...
  • PMA's McKenna: West Coast port bargaining needs changes
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - The head of the Pacific Maritime Association raised the possibility of a contract extension or an early start to the next round of West Coast longshore contract talks, and said current bargaining practices are "not sustainable." PMA President and CEO James McKenna said the PMA and International...
  • Bollore plans to octuple Freetown terminal capacity
    The Bolloré Group plans to spend $120 million to octuple the annual capacity of its container terminal in the port of Freetown, Sierra Leone, to 750,000 twenty-foot equivalents after volume rose 30 percent over the last four years. In addition to boosting annual capacity of the terminal from 90,000 TEUs, the...
  • Carriers will struggle to sustain first-half profitability
    LONDON - Ocean carriers will struggle to sustain the level of profitability achieved in the first half of the year as falling freight rates blunt the impact of lower fuel prices, according to Drewry Maritime Research. "Revenues at virtually every major carrier were down at the half way stage of the...
  • Express parcels industry under pressure 'as never before' - report
    LONDON - The express parcels industry is coming under pressure "as never before" as e-retailing, technological disruption and macro-economic upheaval drive fundamental changes in the market, according to a leading logistics consultancy. The massive growth of e-retail volumes has characterized the express sector in 2015, leading to more sophisticated delivery strategies...
  • Long-delayed NY-NJ chassis pool 'making progress'
    Organizers of a planned universal pool of interchangeable chassis at the Port of New York and New Jersey say they're moving closer to completing a devilishly complex job that's dragged on for more than a year. "We are definitely making progress, and there certainly is a will to get this done....
  • No let up in demand for direct LCL services on Asia-US trades
    HONG KONG - Steady demand from shippers for weekly less-than-container-load consignments between Asia and the U.S. continues to push NVOCCs and forwarders to launch new consolidated services on the trans-Pacific and all-water routes.The U-Freight Group's ocean freight arm, U-Ocean, is offering an 18-day guaranteed regular weekly consolidation service between Shenzhen...
  • Demand drags Asia-Med volumes down to 2012 euro crisis levels
    The Spanish Port of Algeciras.HONG KONG - Second quarter volumes of Asian exports shipped to the Mediterranean declined by 7.8 percent year-over-year, representing the trade's worst result since the third quarter of 2012 during the height of the euro crisis, according to Drewry.In its Container Insight Weekly, the London-based analyst...
  • Flat or declining volumes at most of China's top ports
    HONG KONG - China's top 20 container ports have handled more than 120 million TEUs this year until the end of August, but slowing export demand has seen little growth across most of the major ports including several year-over-year volume declines. Shanghai throughput was flat compared to August last year as...
  • Start using ACE voluntarily, Customs specialists advise
    CHARLESTON, South Carolina - Procrastinating importers and exporters who cheered the latest delay in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's mandatory use of the Automated Commercial Environment for filing documentation are only hurting themselves if they don't start using ACE when it becomes voluntary on Nov. 1, Customs specialists say. The start of...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • Safe sells quartet for $92m
    Safe Bulkers struck a sale-and-leaseback deal that will bring it $92.1m in net proceeds, the company said Monday.
  • Suezmaxes head upward
    Suezmax tanker spot rates surged Monday amid strong sentiment in both the West Africa and Mediterranean markets.
  • Cuba door opens further
    The Office of Foreign Asset Control (Ofac) has opened the door further to the Cuba trade, though the steps do not represent a sweeping change in the US embargo against the island.
  • How the internet learned to cope without ShippingBabes
    Remember the great millennial maritime dot.com bubble? Paul Berrill recalls the sites we'll never see again, and asks whether shipping will ever embrace online completely
  • Maritime transparency: now you see it, now you don't
    Bob Rust pays fond tribute to an all-too-brief window in which the US courts shone a piercing light on the inner workings of the industry
  • Where are all China's private shipowners?
    Despite the country's economic transformation, the Chinese industry is still dominated by the state sector, writes Bob Rust
  • Shocks and scares
    Could shipping be about to experience a repeat of the 1997 financial crisis that engulfed East Asia, asks Paul Berrill
  • Euroseas falls short
    Euroseas has completed a rights offering launched late last month and managed to raise over half of its target.
  • Drugs and weapons found
    Kenyan authorities have discovered weapons and drugs hidden inside vehicle tyres on a Hoegh car carrier in Mombasa.
  • Capesizes 'range bound'
    Record statistical gains in the capesize market have failed to spark optimism among analysts tracking owners in the dry cargo arena.
  • How China got big
    The rise of Chinese shipbuilding has been an unignorable feature of the past 25 years. But many of the factors that fostered this rapid ascent are now putting the brake on, reports Irene Ang
  • A capital idea
    Shipowning dynasties have been built on the principle of avoiding 'other people's money'. That changed at the start of the century. Joe Brady takes a look back at one of the industry's defining shifts
  • Diana boxship demo bound
    Diana Containerships has confirmed the disposal of one of its older vessels for demolition.
  • Steady as he goes
  • The max factor
    Ships are getting bigger by the minute, Paul Berrill confirms
  • Five missing after smash
    A search was launched on Friday after five fishermen were reported missing following a clash between their boat and a cement carrier.
  • Out of the blue
    Who better than founding editor Trond Lillestolen to put TradeWinds' first quarter-century in perspective
  • Four PSVs blocked in Brazil
    Siem Offshore and Ultrapetrol are the latest owner to see a contracts fall apart due to the blocking system in Brazil.
  • Bankrupt yard bought
    Bankrupt Dutch shipyard Peters in Kampen has been sold to compatriot Bodewes Group.
  • Cruise control
    After a wave of consolidation in the cruise industry over the past three decades, there are few signs yet of a serious challenge to the dominance of Carnival and Royal Caribbean, writes Eric Martin
  • Over a barrel
    When oil companies tighten their belts, offshore owners feel the squeeze. Plunging oil prices have created the sector's toughest time in 30 years, writes Darrin Griggs
  • Siem PSV blocked in Brazil
    Siem Offshore is the latest owner to see a contract fall apart due to the blocking system in Brazil.
  • Tax heaven
    Strategic position, superb port, a reputation for incorruptibility... as Jonathan Boonzaier reports, all Singapore needed was a package of incentives to transform it into Asia's pre-eminent shipping centre
  • Stepping on the gas
    In the early months of the new millennium, the conservative LNG shipping industry went into overdrive. It's hardly slowed down since. Lucy Hine traces the transformation
  • When junk was king
  • Does your 'broker pass the personality test?
    Is the ego-heavy 'character' shipbroker a dying breed in an increasingly sanitised industry, asks Lucy Hine
  • 'When FFAs came in, the word ethics joined shelter decker and grainfitted in the shipping museum'
    But derivatives trading is no longer the Wild West it was in the early days, writes Ian Lewis
  • The Adriatic collapse: have we learned the lessons?
  • The party's over
    Oh, the Greeks are still there, all right, as rich and influential as ever, but these days they're a lot more discreet about it, as Geoff Garfield reveals
  • Titans of our time
    Who would be in your Shipping Hall of Fame? Geoff Garfield assesses the candidates since TradeWinds began publishing
  • Cheque mate
    TradeWinds has reported on many monumental transactions since 1990, but some have been more audacious than others. Andy Pierce examines five of shipping's game-changing deals
  • Sinotrans eyes LNGC order
    Sinotrans Shipping is the latest owner to emerge as a candidate for Arctic LNG business.
  • LSC shares handed over
    Lithuania's government has transferred its controlling stake in Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) to the country's rail operator.
  • Hispania Spirit "released"
    A Teekay LNG-owned, Shell-time-chartered LNG carrier has returned to normal service after a stash of cocaine and a stowaway were found onboard while the ship was off the Peruvian coast.
  • Bulker runs aground
    Sweden's Coast Guard has said a bulker loaded with wheat for Africa has run aground off Varberg.
  • Cosco takes VL options
    Chinese shipping giant Cosco is understood to have taken up options on two VLCC newbuildings.
  • SHI eyes retirements
    Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has reportedly started to receive applications for voluntary retirement.
  • Anchor ups Hornbeck ante
    Hedge fund Anchor Bolt Capital has added a handful of shares to its significant holding in Hornbeck Offshore.
  • Solstad charters out trio
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner fixes PSV for 15 months to Chevron and wins deals for two more.
  • WWS ships axed
    Two World Wide Supply (WWS) offshore vessels have had their contracts terminated early in Brazil.
  • Harvard linked to GMI case
    Investment fund for one of world's top universities connected to major shareholder in bankrupt dry firm.
  • Macleod's rise continues
    Robert Hvide Macleod's rise in the Fredriksen system has continued with the executive adding an additional title to his business card.
  • Two more for Qingshan
    China's CSC Qingshan shipyard has won another deal for asphalt and bitumen tankers.
  • Yard workers walk out
    Workers have gone on strike at a Sinopacific shipyard in China over unpaid wages.
  • Migrants dead in crash
    Survivors report their small boat in collision with ferry off Turkey; at least 13 die.
  • General cargo ship barred
    An Indonesian flagged general cargo ship has been banned from entering or using any port in Australia for three months.
  • Procopiou buys Lanhai ships
    Sea Traders, George Procopiou's dry bulk arm, is said to be behind the purchase of eight bulkers sold at auction in China.
  • Star Bulk raises funds
    Star Bulk Carriers has improved its finances with the sale and charter back of a modern supramax bulker.
  • Falcon seals finance
    Dubai-based Falcon Global has secured finance from a trio of institutions for two liftboats under construction in Vietnam.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • Unfinished business on Customs and trade facilitation
  • ACE deadline moved back
  • Recast for logistics
  • On the hunt
  • Permit purgatory
  • Thinking regionally
  • XPO goes long in LTL
  • Falling oil prices lowering container carrier costs faster than revenues
  • NYK launches monthly car service from Port Canaveral
  • Home Depot opens its largest direct fulfillment center

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
  • Singaporean JV secures loan to fund LNG-fuelled newbuild pair
    Both newbuilds will be on long-term charters to Pavilion Gas.
  • South Asian shipping conference includes bunkers
    On two-day programme.
  • Floating storage brought on line as fuel oil stocks rise
    Singapore players have been responding to a steep contango.
  • Fuel-saving technology to feature at ferry event
    To take place in Copenhagen next month.
  • UK: OW bunker payment case heard last week
    With decision to come.
  • Bunker barge deployed to Colombian port
    'Clients will receive a better and faster service,' says CI International Fuels.
  • Hawaii: Fuel tanks leaking bunkers underground
    Volume is roughly half the size of Exxon Valdez spill at Alaska, says report.
  • UK: OW bunker payment case took place last
    With decision to come.
  • Malta upgrades naval refuelling facility
    To support military operations.
  • ABB orders cable-laying vessel
    Vessel features energy storage system that cuts fuel use by 27%.
  • Australian law moves in bunker suppliers' favour
    With court decision involving Reiter Petroleum, KPI Bridge Oil and Socar Marine.
  • Lanka IOC seeking state aid for bunkering business
    'Transport cost of bunker oil from Colombo to Trincomalee is very high,' director says.
  • ABB orders 'next generation' cable-laying vessel
    Vessel features an energy storage system that cuts fuel consumption by 27%.
  • Australian law moving to favour bunker suppliers
    Recent court decision involved Reiter Petroleum, KPI Bridge Oil and Socar Marine.
  • LNG-fuelled Aframax 'clearly not viable right now'
    It would need to save $10,000 per day in fuel costs to cover additional CAPEX, says shipbroker.
  • Shell offers 'range' of cylinder oils for two-stroke engines
    To deal with 'changing regulatory landscape'.
  • UAE courts differ on OW payments
    With conflicting judgements reported.

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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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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