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September 23, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • World's box ship fleet hits 20 million TEU mark - with more to come
  • Mega ships here to stay, like it or not, says Maersk's North America chief
  • Seaspan takes in eighth 10,000-TEUer, starts five-year charter to Maersk
  • 2011 start-up Box Ships gets a 'strong sell' bell from analysts
  • Hamburg Sud names third 10,600-TEUer for east coast South America loop
  • Rickmers takes in first of three 9,300-TEUers, receives historic name
  • FedEx Trade Networks does it with ease, and reliability
  • UAE expects new Suez Canal will nearly double regional port growth
  • 'We'll have a peak yet with decent rates if capacity tightens,' analysis
  • Canadian Pacific sells southern portion of its Delaware & Hudson railway
  • TAPA starts global campaign to stop cargo theft by doubling membership
  • Entrenched border bureaucracy puts off dreams of Indian borderless trade
  • Chamber urges Delhi to end rules that give Air India first refusal rights
  • Volga-Dnepr unit AMTES extends maintenance rights on AN-124s at Leipzig
  • With funds in place, Rickenbacker air cargo terminal construction begins

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • Collaboration pays in reducing container shipping emissions
  • Dangerous Goods Forbidden from Sea Transport
  • Golden Week Contingency Plan on CMA CGM Far East-North Europe lines
  • INMEX SMM India opens today
  • Seafarers at the heart of global shipping, meet told
  • Adani advisory stresses on mandatory submission of multimodal dangerous goods form
  • Cargo handling at Paradip Port up by 7.10 pc till Aug.
  • Coast Guard's coastal clean-up drive gets fillip from Mumbai Port Trust
  • JN Port's initiatives facilitate the trade
  • Kolkata Port, Jindal ITF set to ink transloading agreement
  • Rishi Shipping installs India's first neem oil coating plant for imported urea
  • HTOA AGM discusses key issues
  • Govt imposes $ 218/t anti-dumping duty on Chinese float glass
  • India, China analyse investment & trade agreements
  • INR falls further sharply against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cheaper and greener by train
  • Fleet makeover for Ardula
  • Carrefour picks partner for Spanish online business
  • Coup triggers strike in landlocked country Africa
  • SS&L and Stream Lines reinforcing bonds
  • Ten-T corridor X in Serbia opens to trains
  • Dose of takeover medicine for Omega
  • Top level change at SPO
  • Iata to deliver specialized security training
  • New rail connection in Ethiopia
  • HL going full steam ahead with IPO Europe
  • Veteran recruited for North Asia

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • Marathon buys tanker JV interests
    Marathon Petroleum has taken over Aker Philadelphia's stake in a Jones Act product tanker joint venture (JV) with Crowley Maritime. The transaction relates to the operation and chartering of four 50,000 dwt product tankers under construction at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc (APSI), to be delivered
  • Bauxite risk prompts regulator response
    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a safety circular on the carriage of the mineral bauxite, warning masters of the possible danger of liquefaction. The advice has been issued by the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Containers and Cargoes after considering the findings of the Bulk
  • EU approves state funding for Finnish LNG bunker station
    The European Commission has approved Finnish government plans to grant EUR23.44 million (USD26.11 million) towards the EUR81 million total cost of building an LNG bunkering terminal at Pori on the Nordic country's west coast. The commission said that the grant was compatible with European Union
  • Carnival boasts record quarter
    NYSE-listed Carnival Corp has posted higher than expected profits and is poised to benefit from a lengthening booking curve. The cruise giant reported net income of USD1.2 billion for the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15), unchanged from 3Q14. Excluding non-cash items, adjusted net income was USD1.4
  • Sinokor starts direct calls to India
    From 2 October, Intra-Asia container shipping specialist, Sinokor Maritime, will begin direct services from South Korea to India through slot swaps with Hyundai Merchant Marine's (HMM's) CIX service to Nhava Sheva and Pipavav. Five 5,000 teu ships are deployed to the service. HMM contributes three
  • Winter surge starts for oil tankers
    Freight rates for VLCCs have surged by 15 Worldscale points since last week as chartering for October sailings gets under way. On 21 September, the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index assessed the benchmark Gulf-Far East rate at W63, or USD68,000/day, up from W48 on 14 September. A Singapore-based broker
  • HHIC cancels bulker orders
    South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) said on 22 September that it has terminated orders for two Capesize bulkers after the customer defaulted on a payment instalment. The ships were ordered for KRW116,252,770,000 (USD109.5 million), working out to about USD55
  • Analysis: The new tier of crew on high-tech ships
    A new tier of personnel for technologically advanced ships might steal the cream of maritime jobs from seafarers. Seafarer skills have always had to evolve to meet the advancement of technologies deployed on board. This evolution presents the challenges of training to ensure on board safety and, as
  • Qingdao port throughput up during January-August
    China's Qingdao port handled 336 million tonnes of cargo during January-August 2015, up 4.45% year on year, showed data released by the port authority on 18 September. The port has completed 70.4% of its targeted cargo throughput, and its container volume during the same period stood at 11.5
  • Kleven wins cable layer order from ABB
    Kleven Maritime, the privately owned Norwegian shipbuilding group, said it has won an order for an advanced cable layer from ABB, the Swiss-Swedish electrotechnical giant. The ship, which is a SALT 306 CLV design by Salt Ship Design and Kleven itself, will be 140 m in length and it will be
  • Husky terminates $1bn contract with Seadrill
    Seadrill, the London-based listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drill ship and rig operations, said in a statement it has received a notice of termination of a contract worth up to USD1 billion from Husky Oil Operations. Husky was due to hire the West Mira rig for up to five years, but
  • Sinotrans & CSC plans to place order for two MR tankers with options for another two
    Sinotrans & CSC plans to place an order for two medium-range (MR) tankers with options for another two at Guangzhou Shipyard International, which will be bareboat-chartered to the group's subsidiary Nanjing Tanker. The newbuilds will renew Nanjing Tanker's old MR tanker fleet and adjust the fleet's
  • Triton Investments to acquire struggling Singapore rig owner
    Struggling Singapore-based rig owner Jasper Investments said on 21 September that it will be acquired by compatriot investment holding company Triton Investments. Triton, together with another investment holding company, Polaris Nine LLP, have bought 80.77% of Jasper. Triton and Polaris Nine paid

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • Volga Dnepr's new air cargo carrier set for take-off and eyes partnership with ABC
  • UK parliamentary transport committee launch probe into driver shortage crisis
  • Only cheap bunker fuel keeping container shipping lines profitable, says Drewry

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • VIDEO: Chilean Navy scuttles salvaged ferry
  • Cat offers C280 engines that meet EPA Tier 4 limits
  • DOF charters in PSV from Vard for Chevron job
  • Marathon buys Aker Philly interest in four newbuilds
  • VIDEO: Crowley's LNG fueled ConRo now 25% complete
  • Australia bans Indonesian lemon for three months
  • CO2 emissions: Shipping is part of the solution

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • Ceremony marks groundbreaking for Port Angeles composite center
  • ATA truck tonnage index down during month of August
  • Portland Airport showcasing works of two abstract artists
  • Work on Crowley LNG vessels hits 25 percent completion mark
  • Construction work to affect pair of Washington ports of entry

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • Capital Product Partners takes delivery of 10,000 teu containership
    Daewoo-built, eco-flex, wide beam containership chartered to CMA CGM for five years at $39,250 per day
  • Maersk issues $1bn of bonds
    Proceeds to be used for 'general corporate purposes'
  • Yard Talk | China's shipbreakers take a hammering
    Falling steel price and lower cost South Asia rivals make many businesses unsustainable
  • Hyundai Mipo wins order for four PCTCs
    Undisclosed owner to pay $311m for quartet of 7,500 ceu vessels
  • Yiyang Zhonghai Shipyard up for sale at $27.8m
    Shipyard recorded a net loss of Yuan23.2m in 2014
  • Aker Philadelphia sells product tankers interests
    US shipyard makes shipowning exit
  • Hainan Strait Shipping plans $314m in acquisitions
    The deals include a new ro-ro passenger terminal in Hainan
  • Diana Containerships sells panamax for demolition
    Sixth panamax vessel sold since 2013
  • Solstad Offshore clinches three charter contracts
    Oslo-listed offshore vessel operator secures charters with Chevron North Sea and others
  • Safe Bulkers raises $92.1m in sale and leaseback deal for four kamsarmaxes
    Polys Hajioannou-led company will in effect borrow $92.1m for 10 years at an annual interest rate of 7%
  • Aker Philadelphia celebrates keel laying of fourth joint-venture ship
    Vessel is last of four Jones Act product tankers being built in association with Crowley Maritime

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • Truck tonnage dips in August as retailer stocks remain high
    For-hire trucking demand cooled in August, but was still higher than a year ago, according to the American Trucking Associations. Seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage fell 0.9 percent from July to August, but was up 2.1 percent year-over-year, according to the ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. Year-to-date tonnage through August was up...
  • Schneider names new COO, lays out future plans
    Mark Rourke has been named executive vice president and COO of Schneider, the second-largest truckload carrier in the U.S., as the company tries to position itself for upcoming government regulation and acquisitions. Rourke joined the company in 1987 and has served variously as president of truckload services, general manager of Schneider...
  • Hours-of-service restoration put in doubt
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - A representative for the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offered little confidence that Congress would be reinstating the agency's controversial hours-of-service rules next year. "My words are 'It is what it is,'" Jack Van Steenburg, assistant administrator and chief safety officer at the FMCSA, told attendees...
  • Industry groups to seek FMC action on demurrage, detention
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - A coalition of truckers, cargo interests and trade organizations is preparing to ask the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to restrict charges for late pickup or delivery of containers. "I think we're very close to that happening," said Curtis Whalen, executive director of the American Trucking Associations' Intermodal Motor...
  • New Asia-Europe GRI, blanked sailings as carriers fight excess capacity
    Hapag-Lloyd's October general rate increase and void sailings by CMA CGM in the same month suggest that carriers are failing to make rate increases stick on the oversupplied Asia-Europe route despite having issued more than 10 GRIs this year. The first sign of trouble was a 22 percent drop in the...
  • Technology is key to future capacity, FTR's Perry predicts
    New digital tools and technologies will unlock shipping capacity in the not too distant future, turning current concerns about shortages on their head. A surge in productivity will result from more efficient utilization of current capacity, transportation economist Noël Perry believes. "We're on the cusp of a productivity revolution," Perry, a...
  • Association of carrier agents claims APMT Mumbai is violating concession
    The Federation of Ship Agents' Association of India, representing ocean carrier agents, claims APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India may be violating its concession contract with the port authority, causing off-and-on labor disruptions at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's biggest container gateway. The association stated in a letter to the Ministry of Shipping...
  • Taiwan exports orders contract for fifth month running
    HONG KONG - Taiwan may have to count on demand for new Apple products in the fourth quarter to boost exports that in August contracted for the fifth consecutive month, according to the island's economic affairs ministry.The ministry reported that if counted in U.S. dollars, the export orders amounted to...
  • Ports not ready to handle rising intra-Asia trade, carriers warn
    HONG KONG - The greatest risk facing container lines in the intra-Asia trade is port infrastructure that will struggle to support growing volumes in the region, said Tim Wickmann, chief executive of MCC Transport.Carriers expect container volumes to grow in the intra-Asia trade as a fast-growing middle class drives economic...
  • US intermodal experts say restoring service will take whole supply chain
    More than a year after the brutal 2013-14 winter roiled U.S. intermodal networks, service reliability and consistency still hasn't rebounded entirely. Railroads are investing billions in their networks, but some suggest it will take a whole-of-supply-chain approach to restore service, one that includes investment from rail, drayage, trucking, ports, logistics...
  • Ports not ready to handle rising intra-Asia trade, carriers warn
    HONG KONG - The greatest risk facing container lines in the intra-Asia trade is port infrastructure that will struggle to support growing volumes in the region, believes Tim Wickmann, chief executive of MCC Transport.Carriers expect container volumes to grow in the intra-Asia trade as a fast-growing middle class drives economic...
  • Taiwan exports orders contract for fifth month running
    HONG KONG - Taiwan may have to count on demand for new Apple products in the fourth quarter to boost exports that in August contracted for the fifth consecutive month, according to the island's economic affairs ministry.The ministry reported that if counted in U.S. dollars, the export orders amounted to...
  • Next threat to truck capacity: technician shortage
    The oft-cited truck driver shortage isn't the only labor shortage that threatens shipping capacity. A shortage of qualified truck technicians also could keep trucks requiring maintenance or broken down on the sidelines and off the highways, the American Trucking Associations warns. "In our industry, we often talk about the impact of...
  • Home Depot opens largest e-commerce fulfillment center
    To support fast-growing e-commerce sales, The Home Depot last week opened its third direct fulfillment center dedicated to processing and delivering online orders. The 1.6 million-square-foot DFC in Troy Township, Ohio, will help the $83.2 billion retailer fulfill an "interconnected" retail strategy that blends online and brick-and-mortar sales. Part of that plan...
  • It's time for logistics to 'Uberize,' say industry experts
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - When it comes to the business of moving goods from one point to another, there's one firm that insiders say is shaking up the logistics industry - and it's not even in logistics. "It's all about Uber," Brett Parker, co-founder and president of Cargomatic, told attendees Monday...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • MR spike short-lived
    A plunge in rates for shipments out of the US Gulf has pulled the rug out from under last week's jump in medium-range (MR) products tanker rates in the Atlantic market.
  • Shipping joins stock slump
    New York-listed shipping stocks took a downward step Tuesday as global shares sank sharply across the board.
  • 'Owners really like candy'
    JP Morgan has raised concerns about owners developing a sweet tooth for tanker newbuildings.
  • Ferry breaks the internet
    A grounded ferry has taken out power and internet in a Norwegian town after destroying a cable.
  • Carnival shines in third quarter
    Carnival Corporation trumpeted a record third quarter result today with chief executive Arnold Donald confident the giant owner can hit its long-term profit target.
  • Lloyd Fonds keeps tanker
    Hamburg finance house Lloyd Fonds says investors have opted to retain a panamax tanker after returns soared.
  • Huanghai wins another
    China's Shandong Huanghai has clinched its second order for a domestic ferry in a month.
  • SAL in special shipment
    Hamburg-based heavylift operator is shipping US navy vessel to work in the energy sector.
  • The TradeWinds 25 anniversary quiz
  • Kalavryta offloaded
    US court ruling puts obstacle in Kurdish export plans as MMS tanker discharges disputed cargo.
  • NAT: more to follow
    Herbjon Hansson's Nordic American Tankers stuck to its script of fleet growth and higher dividends as it took in the first of two recent acquisitions today.
  • Twist of the trade
    The guys who dig stuff up, pump it out or harvest it have been rethinking their attitude to shipowning, as Julian Bray explains
  • No contact with crew
    There has been no contact with seafarers on board a Russian tanker arrested in an oil-smuggling row in Libya, according to Russian authorities.
  • $650m for Bunker Holding
    Bunker Holding has secured a new loan worth $650m, increasing its borrowing capacity by 50%.
  • Ro-ro scuttled off Chile
    After a huge salvage operation lasting a year, the Navimag ferry Amadeo I has been towed out to sea and sunk off Chile.
  • Fredriksen ships out suezmax
    John Fredriksen has continued the renewal of his tanker fleet with the sale of a suezmax tanker.
  • Intermarine's new man
    Intermarine has appointed a new boss for its chartering division in Europe.
  • Dof taps Vard for PSV
    Dof Management has chartered a newbuilding owned by yard group Vard Holdings for an Australian contract.
  • Hanjin chops capes
    Hanjin Heavy industries & Construction has cancelled a contract for two capesize bulkers after an owner failed to make payment.
  • Vinalines selling again
    Vietnamese shipowner Vinalines has won state clearance to further reduce stakes in two port subsidiaries.
  • SCI's new director
    Shri Kher joins the board of Indian shipowner with effect from next month, replacing Sunil Thapar.
  • Danske a buyer of Golar Partners
    A promise of lucrative dropdowns from its parent company has helped Golar LNG Partners win an initial buy rating from Danske Bank.
  • Mipo nets four more
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has chalked up its second car carrier order in quick succession.
  • ARS wants a cut
    Argentina's Rio Santiago Shipyard (ARS) is pleading to be part of the government's new shipbuilding drive.
  • Billionaire for Bumi?
    Indian tycoon Shapoor Pallonji Mistry has been linked to an investment in FPSO owner Bumi Armada.
  • More Maersk US bonds
    AP Moller Maersk has returned to the US bond market for the second time in a little over a year to raise $1bn.
  • Marathon buys Aker tankers
    Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (AKPS) has completed the sale of its shipping assets in a deal with Marathon Petroleum Corporation.
  • Husky bins Seadrill deal
    Husky Oil Operations Ltd has cancelled its drilling contract with John Fredriksen's Seadrill, the rig owner confirmed Tuesday.
  • China steel output falls
    Levels of steel production in China fell by 3.5% last month as global steel output went into reverse.
  • PTP sets throughput record
    Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has set a new throughput record handling some 800,000-teu in August.
  • DOF leads PBR DSV race
    DOF Subsea has reportedly emerged as the favourite to secure a lucrative contract from Petrobras for a dive support vessel.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • Electric rail-car switcher unveiled at IANA Expo
  • Drayage drivers to picket Los Angeles/Long Beach container terminals
  • Ports of Auckland FY2015 profits fall 14.6%
  • San Antonio Terminal Internacional receives additional cranes
  • Setting up shop in Cuba
  • MacGregor receives $21m order for optimized cargo handling systems
  • AeroTurbine to use Amber Road for partner screening
  • TECSYS opens European headquarters
  • Stifel forwarder index reaches two-year low
  • CII, Port of Houston to present container trade conference
  • Walmart to build two new fulfillment centers in Florida
  • Port Tampa Bay joins cold treatment program
  • Executive Moves: Rickmers-Linie, Schneider, U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems, NYK Ports and ABP
  • Port of Virginia receives 40-year lease of Richmond terminal
  • NCBFAA links with International Trade Administration

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
  • FAME-free LSMGO boosts BC bunker firm's business
    Truck to ship operation volumes climbing due to ECA-compliant product availability.
  • 2017 start for LNG bunkering in the Baltic
    Service to have one bunker tanker.
  • DSA: Don't let sulphur cheats escape
    Fears ships sailing through ECAs without calling at port will ignore regulation to save money.
  • Carnival in profit
    Strong quarter despite 'a slight drag from the net impact of fuel prices and currency'.
  • Paying OW or ING won't stop suppliers arresting ships
    Talking up significance of London court case 'just propaganda from the OW estate', supplier tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Profits up at Brightoil
    But bunkering revenue falls on softer pricing.
  • ICS delivers shipping message to Paris climate negotiators
    Says global shipping 'is already delivering carbon neutral growth'.
  • Bunker Holding ups loan access
    Move coincides an envisaged 'greater role in industry'.
  • Grounded vessel to be debunkered
    Vessel ran aground off Sweden's west coast on September 19.
  • Titan Petrochemicals enters third stage of delisting procedure
    HKSE requires company to submit a viable response by March 15, 2016.
  • ENOC 'encouraged' to grow Singapore business
    Group upbeat on prospects for Singapore fuels facility and supply businesses.
  • Cosco recognised for sustainability efforts
    Company vows to continue focus on 'sustainable development' moving forward.
  • Crowley assists with LNG-fuel safety training
    For first responders and port stakeholders.
  • US shipyard lays keel for LNG-ready product tanker
    Vessel is being built for Crowley Maritime Corp.

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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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