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February 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Hutchison's Barcelona box shop docks port's biggest, 16,600-TEU MSC London
  • With slump in bunker prices, box ships lose cargo to bulk reefers
  • Wan Hai Lines fears capacity glut throughout the year
  • ICS: Don't fly Tanzania, Mongolia, Moldova, Cambodia, Sierra Leone flags
  • UN devises training rules for polar seafaring, fatigue regulations
  • Arctic Shipping Summit in Montreal to discuss development
  • Busan New CT takes delivery of two ZPMC super cranes
  • Lufthansa Cargo welcomes its fifth Boeing 777F in Frankfurt
  • Plane-making shifts back to US as China, others, become too pricey
  • Ethiopian expands Addis Ababa base 300pc

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
  • CMA CGM inducts two more large size vessels in fleet
  • Govt likely to change MTO licencing
  • Matrix Freight Systems shifting to new office today
  • Offshore maritime sector advised to watch costs & exposure to risk
  • Principal Container Line Pvt. Ltd (PCL) opens office in Kochi
  • TT Club urges better management practices to safeguard people at ports & terminals
  • Centre mulls giving more financial powers to Major Port Trusts
  • GTI, JNPCT agree on inter-terminal transfer of tractor-trailers to streamline process
  • India Ports Global to develop projects abroad
  • Major Port workers to launch indefinite strike protesting corporatisation
  • Tender deadline for Vizhinjam project extended
  • US dockers & shipping companies agree on terms to end West Coast ports dispute
  • VPT to purchase hi-tech cranes on BOOT basis for INR 35 cr. each
  • Govt may double highways sector allocation to INR 45K cr.
  • Mumbai underground metro construction to begin by March '16
  • Amendments to certain All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback
  • Centre removes MEP on potato
  • Contraction in global demand, high cost of credit & uncertainty on policy front affecting India's exports: Fieo
  • EPCES urges govt for stable SEZ policy in Budget
  • Forex reserves touch new high of $ 333.16 bn
  • Govt withdraws 20:80 scheme for gold
  • Industry miffed at 1 pc tax on manufacturers in GST
  • INR pares early losses, ends marginally weak at 62.22
  • L&T Infra Finance to invest INR 45K cr. in renewable energy projects by 2019
  • Leading corporates honoured at awards function
  • Project forwarding training to deliver competitive edge
  • SAL Heavy Lift's MV Frauke wraps up offshore project
  • UK P&I Club & Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty publish new guidance on heavylift & project cargo

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Elflein and Hegele combining skills for car maker
  • Gujarat award 2015 for Express
  • Promising start to alliance's tenth business year
  • Euroairport starts executive search
  • Russian cargo airline loses AOC
  • ICTSI upgrades hoisting gear in Luzon
  • Russian rails heading for Cuba
  • M&G Real Estate to fund 16,250 sqm asset in UK
  • Air Lituanica joins ERA
  • New broom for US harbour and airport
  • Auckland ports see volumes surge
  • PKP Cargo snaps up major Polish logistics company
  • CMA CGM opens logistics platform in Cameroon
  • Caro Trans skips US west coast

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Box shippers want Obama in port talks
    President Barack Obama should "personally engage in discussions" if US West Coast ports and dockworkers fail to reach a deal immediately, a leading shipper group has asserted. Citing reports that US Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez will order negotiations be moved to Washington, DC if a deal isn't
  • Cargo ship floats off Scottish rocks
    DFDS cargo ship Lysblink Seaways, which ran aground in Scotland early Wednesday morning, refloated by itself on the high tide at 21.00 yesterday. The vessel remains anchored near the site of the grounding as inspections and repairs take place. While exiting the Sound of Mull en route from Belfast
  • Hansa Treuhand expects fresh opportunity buys
    Hamburg shipowner and KG issuing house Hansa Treuhand expects to re-expand its fleet after steady tonnage losses in recent years. The group's fleet, which includes KG tonnage placed with third party ship managers, dropped from 85 to 60 vessels since the shipping markets collapse in late 2008 due to
  • Shipping should no longer conduct sea rescues
    Industry representatives will explain to the EU why the shipping sector should no longer be expected to shoulder the burden of large scale migrant rescues in the Mediterranean Sea. Intermanager and the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) will hold a seminar next month during European
  • ACCC keeping close eye on Toll
    Toll's maritime interests will not be affected by the biggest Japanese takeover of an Australian company, it said. However, they have come under scrutiny of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Toll subsidiary, Toll Marine Logistics operates a fleet of 80 vessels
  • DOF Subsea hit by foreign exchange loss
    A foreign exchange loss hit DOF Subsea, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, in 4Q14 but the company says good contract coverage should retain 2015 operating profit close to last year's level despite weak spot markets. Group net loss amounted to NOK202 million (USD26.6 million) in
  • Songa Offshore warns of tough times ahead
    Songa Offshore, the Oslo listed midwater drill rig operator, warns of tough times in the business as the low price of oil reduces activity. "The fall in the oil price have led to oil companies postponing or even cancelling projects. We expect more rigs to leave the Norwegian Continental Shelf and
  • Cost-cutting in the offshore market
    Due to falling oil prices, companies in the offshore maritime sector need to press the "cost-cutting" button to mitigate any risk of financial distress, warned industry players. Dedicated ship managers could be an option for vessel owners looking to make savings in servicing offshore supply needs.
  • Cyclone Marcia closes three Australian ports
    Tropical Cyclone Marcia closed three ports on the Central Queensland coast of Australia this morning, clocking up to 295 wind gusts and breaking all records. The ports of Gladstone, Alma, and Bunderburg remained closed, according to information provided to IHS Maritime by the state department of
  • New Queensland Premier prevents port privatisation
    Within a week of forming government, Australia's newly elected Queensland state premier has stopped privatisation of the states remaining ports. In addition, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has withdrawn government funding from the Adani rail link to Abbot Point, prohibited a plan to deposit dredge
  • Teekay Offshore profits up 19%
    NYSE-listed Teekay Offshore increased their total earnings 19% year-on-year in 4Q14 to USD40.1 million despite the depressed crude oil markets. Unadjusted for several items, including gains and losses on derivatives and unrecovered vessel operating expenses, the company posted a USD17.7 million

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Seaspan Ferries dual fuel duo to be battery hybrid vessels
  • Brazilian yard completes fast supply vessel
  • BAE Systems gets $1.32 billion U.K. frigate contract
  • Baleària to install Spain's first pure-gas marine engine
  • Nordic Yards names Arctic rescue and salvage vessels

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • NRF calls on President Obama to take charge of ILWU/PMA talks
  • Alaska Airlines buying six new 737-900 aircraft
  • Inchcape Shipping Services taps Carter as marine outsourcing vice president
  • Crowley ship management group adding five new tankers to vessel list
  • Diana Shipping Oks charters for pair of dry bulk vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Iran poised to claw back market share despite sanctions
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data suggests February could be a record high for Iran seaborne oil exports
  • US west coast deal agreed between ILWU and PMA
    Update: Tentative agreement on new five year contract reached after intervention by US Labor Secretary Tom Perez
  • North P&I Club biggest loser in renewals round
    But mutual 'stronger' despite loss of Hanjin and Berge, insists Shirke
  • Box lessors see profit pressure in 2014
    Some of the leading container lessors have seen profit margins decrease as lease rates come under pressure from low newbuild prices
  • Dynagas eyes FSRU as well as LNG carrier orders
    Publicly-listed partnership says 30% of current LNG fleet of below-par market specs
  • Asia-north Europe carriers expected to struggle with latest price push
    Uncertainties in cargo demand means successful March GRIs are unlikely, says broker
  • Oakland forced to close as ILWU holds 'stop-work' meeting
    Port officials bemoan latest work stoppage as west coast waterfront dispute wrangles on
  • CMA CGM continues to develop African inland depots
    French shipping line opens new inland terminal close to the port of Douala in Cameroon
  • P&I renewals reflecting loss records more closely, argues Willis
    Clubs rightly prioritising underwriting results over market share, says Abraham
  • More than $2bn invested in new LNG ships as industry stands at crossroads
    Many are betting big on LNG, but there's no getting away from those unresolved issues that shape the industry's future
  • Five things you need to know about the 2015 P&I renewal round
    Soft market, with increased club switching, is seen as likely

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • NC Port of Wilmington extends gate hours to handle volume rise
    The North Carolina State Ports Authority is extending gates hours by an hour at the Port of Wilmington to help keep pace with volume growth. Starting Monday, the port's Suth Gate will be open from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., remaining open through the lunch hour. It's a move that port...
  • Ottensmeyer tapped as KCS president
    Kansas City Southern Railway's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, who has helped lead the railroad's successful push into the U.S.-Mexico cross-border market, has been promoted to president. Pat Ottensmeyer will assume assume his new role at the Missouri-based railway March 1. KCS CEO David Starling had previously held the...
  • LA, LB mayors urge ILWU, PMA to reach deal
    The mayors of Long Beach and Los Angeles told negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to reach a coastwide contract settlement now. Referencing a call from the Obama administration to both sides to reach a deal on Friday or be prepared to resume negotiations...
  • Canada's railroads gain intermodal cargo from US West Coast
    U.S. intermodal volumes are dropping significantly in recent weeks while Canadian railways report higher intermodal traffic, providing further evidence that U.S. West Coast congestion and labor strife is spurring shippers to divert cargo to Canadian ports. Weekly intermodal traffic on the U.S. rail network has dropped by more than 23,000 units...
  • Intermodal operator helps clear container backlog at India's western ports
    State-owned intermodal operator Container Corporation of India said it has helped clear out the backlog of import containers destined for Ludhiana that had stacked up at major ports on the west coast over the past few months. Ludhiana is one of Concor's key inland container depots in the northern hinterland region. "A...
  • US Labor Secretary to ILWU, PMA: Reach deal or negotiate in DC
    U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Thursday told the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association that they have until Friday to reach a contract or they'll have to negotiate in Washington D.C. Negotiators for the ILWU and the PMA on Friday were separately reviewing the details of...
  • Baltimore posts record volumes of autos, containers
    The Port of Baltimore handled record volumes of containers, automobiles and general cargo in 2014, the Maryland Port Administration reported. Containerized cargo increased 9.2 percent year-over-year to 770,139 twenty-foot-equivalent units -- 589,382 loaded TEUs and 181,101 empty units. Measured in container lifts, volume totaled 484,410 units, up 10 percent from 2013. Port...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Rupinski issues ratings
    An equity analyst at Global Hunter Securities has initiated research coverage of the containership market.
  • Port standoff continues
    One of the largest containership operators in the world made waves today after cancelling sailings from Asia to the western US in response to a high-stakes labour dispute that has paralyzed dozens of ports.
  • Ice besets lakes bulker
    The US and Canadian coast guards are working together to reach a laker that has been stuck in ice off Ohio for several days.
  • Cape commands $30m
    All eyes were on the sale-and-purchase market Friday in the wake of rumours that a capesize bulker commanded $30m, which represents a new low for this type of tonnage.
  • Deliveries set for spike
    Global newbuilding deliveries are set to rise for the first time in four years, Clarksons says.
  • MJLF mourns Flynn
    Industry veteran Robert Flynn, the chairman of US tanker broker MJLF & Associates (MJLF), has died at the age of 61.
  • Mols beats forecast
    Denmark's Mols-Linien has posted stronger than expected profit for 2014 as its ships became busier.
  • Lutheran sale opposed
    Evangelical Lutheran Church followers in Papua New Guinea are opposing ship sales with the power of prayer.
  • LSC kicks club stake into touch
    Tanker owner Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has blown the whistle on its investment in Ventspils football club.
  • Tanker crewman injured
    A tanker crewman has been taken from a Russian tanker after losing part of a finger in an accident off Latvia.
  • Vale production passes forecast
    Vale's annual iron ore production has passed forecasts despite a tailing off in the second half that proved detrimental for shipping.
  • New deal needed
    Russia's Baltiysky Zavod is seeking to redraw icebreaker contracts due to the collapse in the rouble.
  • Bharati sues banks
    India's Bharati Shipyard is taking legal action against its banks in a dispute over interest payments.
  • Atlantic weak in Q4
    Norway's Atlantic Offshore has booked a loss for the fourth quarter of 2014 despite higher revenue.
  • Teekay Tankers secures loan
    Teekay Tankers has tied up bank financing for a five-ship purchase completed in December.
  • $1.5bn deal up for grabs
    Up to £1bn ($1.53bn) of ferry contracts are being put out to tender by the Scottish government.
  • Bore drops the Dutch
    Finnish owner Bore is reflagging two of its ro-ros as it shuts its Amsterdam office.
  • Morgan Stanley trims stake
    Morgan Stanley has reduced its holding in Greek containership owner Costamare but the bank remains a major investor in the company.
  • Cargo shift sinks ship
    A Latvian-operated cargoship has sunk in a storm off Turkey after its timber cargo moved.
  • Teekay Tankers still on M&A hunt
    Teekay Tankers continues to hunt down fleet deals and takeover opportunities, its chief executive says.
  • Crowley fighting Ebola
    Crowley Maritime Corp has supported the construction of 17 Ebola treatment centres in Liberia and Senegal.
  • LPG carrier pumped
    A Yara International LPG carrier has suffered water ingress off Norway.
  • Aiming for transparency
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Five more for Navig8
    Ardmore Shipping and Arne Blystad are among the owners who have sent ships to Navig8 pools so far in February.
  • ABG loses $47m
    India's ABG Shipyard has posted a bigger loss in its third quarter as revenue plunged.
  • Litgas eyes LNG bunkering
    Litgas says it is looking to establish an LNG bunkering operation in the Baltic in partnership with Norwegian oil major Statoil.
  • DOF posts NOK 202m loss
    DOF has ended the financial year at a fourth quarterly loss despite higher revenues and a number of asset sales.
  • Nakilat ends on a high
    Nakilat, the world's largest owner of LNG carriers, has reported a 23% year-on-year increase in full year profit.
  • Panamax rates improving
    The recovery of the panamax containership charter market is gathering pace, according to Alphaliner.
  • Lysblink Seaways refloats
    The DFDS general cargoship that ran aground off Scotland has self-refloated, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said.
  • Countdown continues
    Navios Maritime Holdings has not abandoned plans to spin-off its South American logistics division at some point in the future but the timing of this pursuit remains unclear.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • West Coast port negotiations could conclude soon, labor expert says
  • Container volumes down 29 percent at Port of Los Angeles
  • Congressional delegation trip to Cuba called 'productive'
  • DHL launches new direct LCL service from India to Germany
  • N.C. ports authority extends Wilmington gate hours
  • Schiphol reports 8.1 percent increase in revenue in 2014
  • CN short line engineers and conductors ratify new collective agreement
  • IKEA nears construction of large Midwest DC
  • PMA and ILWU may be asked to negotiate in Washington
  • Service Announcements: CMA CGM, Broekman Logistics and Air Canada
  • Executive moves: NationaLease and ISS

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
  • Weekly Global Market Report
    A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world.
  • World's supertankers sailing at fastest speed in 2.5 years
    Acceleration due to cheap crude oil, rising demand for cargoes and higher tanker rates.
  • Dan-Bunkering expands US ops
    Jim Jensen has been promoted to Commercial Director of firm's Houston office.
  • Rolls-Royce to deliver Spain's first pure-gas marine engine
    Engine will cut fuel costs and reduce CO2 emissions by 40%.
  • Grounded cargo ship leaking fuel oil
    But work to stop leak started Friday.
  • White: 'Compatibility testing more important than ever'
    Explains why it makes no sense to say ExxonMobil's ECA product HDME 50 may be incompatible with MGO.
  • Price volatility makes shipowners anxious
    Unwilling to to fix forward stems.
  • MSC selects fuel-saving hull coatings
    The MSC Oscar is among a dozen vessels to receive coating.
  • Bunker sales strengthen for Russian oil giant
    Annual sales volume rose 25% over the year.
  • Viking Lines: Bunker savings boost annual growth
    Bunker expenses softens 8% year-on-year.

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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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