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July 24, 2015
Sched Netweb site
JUNE 24, 2015
  • MOL to levy $750/TEU Asia-WC Latin America rate hike August 15
  • Hutchison quarterly profit up 7pc to US$11.1 million, revenue rises 1pc
  • Jebel Ali Port takes global top spot for box ship moves
  • Baltimore ranked No 1 in US for container berth productivity
  • Haifa reports setting port productivity record - 74.7 moves per crane hour
  • Shippers, stakeholders hail Aquino's liberalising Philippines cabotage law
  • Kansas City Southern quarterly profit falls 13.8pc to US$112 million
  • Panalpina profit down 5pc US$767.7 million as revenue falls 9.1pc
  • Tanjung Pelepas looks to expand capacity to 15 million TEU
  • No quick fix for Iran's container trade despite lifting of sanctions
  • Normal trade rejected, Iran slaps crippling duties on wheat and barley
  • Turkish plans for Swedish box shop 170 kilometres from Stockholm unfold
  • Marseille Fos has its day in the sun with volumes up 10pc to 627,383 TEU
  • FedEx shortens outbound service transits from seven cities in China
  • Pactl first half volumes up 11pc, hit new 762,104-ton record
  • Munich's 3rd runway survives eco-court challenge, but headwinds remain
  • Air Charter Service Africa flies breeding lions to breed again in Rwanda
  • Air cargo capacity needed to keep up with Cambodian manufacturing

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • Container equipment leasing rates hit record lows
  • Maritime piracy report reveals continued attacks against small tankers in South-East Asia
  • MOL receives letter of appreciation for transporting relief supplies to Philippines
  • NYK vessel rescues fishermen in distress
  • Honda Cars India to export auto components worth INR 1K cr.
  • London Gateway logistics hub opens
  • Mumbai Port Trust continues 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'
  • Shipyard project to be considered after work starts at Vizhinjam, says Kerala Minister
  • Vizag Port retains numero uno position in handling marine products exports
  • Ministry of Railways holds meeting with banks & financial institutions to sensitise them about opportunities & challenges offered by investment & capacity building plans
  • ABB India receives INR 125 cr. order from PowerGrid
  • Alstom India bags eastern dedicated freight corridor project
  • GST of Centre & states urged to be fixed at around 19.5 pc
  • Steep fall in rupee on heavy dollar demand from importers
  • ECGC, Gandhidham Chamber organising export conference tomorrow

IHS Maritimeweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • Vancouver expands shore power to container terminals
    Port Metro Vancouver is expanding its shore power system for berthed ships from its cruise facilities to cover the Deltaport and Centerm container terminals, president and CEO Robin Silvester announced on 22 July. The cost of the project, estimated at more than USD11 million, will be split between
  • US approves Seattle-Tacoma pact
    Seattle and Tacoma will soon become America's third-largest container gateway after receiving approval for a marketing and operations alliance from US regulators. The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted unanimously on 22 July to allow the Port of Seattle-Port of Tacoma Alliance Agreement to
  • Adani Ports finalises $650m bond offering
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, the Indian private ports operator that plans to raise USD650 million from its inaugural bond offering, has finalised the pricing of its senior unsecured notes, due 2020. In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange today, the company said the offer price is
  • China Harbour Engineering proposes shipbuilding dockyard in southern Sri Lanka
    Sri Lanka is considering a proposal by China Harbour Engineering Company to construct a shipbuilding and repair dockyard at Hambantota Port on the south coast. A government spokesman, Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne, told reporters that the cabinet had approved CHEC's plan to do a feasibility
  • KKR/Borealis take over Commerzbank fleet
    US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and its London-based ship management partner Borealis have bought Commerzbank's distressed ship portfolio, Hanseatic Ship Asset Management (HSAM). The two partners are paying USD255 million for the portfolio of 18 vessels taken over from
  • Australian ship detentions rise
    The number of ships detained in Australian ports increased by 15.5% in 2014, according to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's Port State Control 2014 report released this month. The authority detained 269 ships last year, up from 233 in 2013. Along with the sharp increase in detentions,
  • Pan Ocean executes new round of debt-to-equity swaps
    South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean has executed another round of debt-to-equity swaps. The latest sees 518,789 shares being issued to creditors at a price of KRW12,500 (USD10.80) each. These shares will go to creditors whose unsecured claims were confirmed in Pan Ocean's initial rehabilitation
  • Keppel eyes more FLNG business
    Keppel Offshore & Marine (O&M) said it believed the floating LNG (FLNG) sector will be a new growth area, even as low oil prices have slashed rig orders. The Singapore-based rig builder made this announcement on 23 July as parent company Keppel Corporation posted its second quarter 2015 results.
  • Sainty Marine plans to dispose of four completed Ultramaxes
    Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine plans to dispose of four completed Ultramaxes that have been abandoned by Germany's Corbita Maritime Investment. The company will take advantage of the disposal to mitigate its financial hardships and boost its liquidity, a stock filing of Sainty Marine said on 23
  • Valletta hosts five cruise ships in one go
    The Grand Harbour of Valletta hosted no less than five cruise ships bringing with them some 14,000 passengers on 22 July. This year is set to be a record year for the Maltese port in terms of cruise passengers, with an estimated 640,000 visitors on the 325 ships due. Studies commissioned by
  • Court fines Dredging NZ over worker's death
    A New Zealand court has fined Dredging NZ NZD79,500 (USD52,494) and ordered it to pay NZD42,000 in reparation following a worker's death in Westpark Marina, west Auckland, in 2013. The Auckland District Court sentenced the company on 21 July under Section 6 of the Health and Safety Employment Act
  • Fortescue triples ore shipments
    Australian iron ore company Fortescue Metals Group tripled its iron ore shipments during the financial year (FY) 2015, it announced on 23 July. This is despite the company criticising two other top Australian miners - BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto - for increasing output, thereby contributing to a
  • Italian port reform to be debated in September
    Italian transport minister Graziano Delrio told a conference of the national ports association Assoporti that the proposed reform of Italy's ports will be debated after the August parliamentary recess. The proposals aim to reform both ports and their supporting infrastructure in an effort to recoup
  • China calls offshore yards to apply for 'whitelist' inclusion
    China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on 21 July issued a notice to shipbuilders, inviting offshore shipyards to submit applications to be included in the offshore 'whitelist'. Offshore shipyards must submit applications to local ship administrations for initial review
  • 'Business as usual' say DSME creditor banks
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) main creditor bank has asserted that it is still business as usual with the embattled shipbuilder. In a statement issued on 23 July, Korea Development Bank (KDB) said that itself, Export-Import Bank of Korea, and other creditor banks have been
  • CSSC Leasing grants $960m financial commitment to Golar LNG
    CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Leasing, a branch of China State Shipbuilding Corporation(CSSC), has inked a deal with Golar LNG to provide USD960 million financial commitment for the conversion and leaseback of the GoFLNG Hilli. According to the agreement, CSSC Leasing will fund 80% of the project in
  • Tanker hijackings still a scourge in Southeast Asia
    Piracy and sea robbery incidents in Asia were up 18% in the first half of 2015, compared with the same period in 2014, piracy reporting centre ReCAAP ISC'S half-yearly report shows. In particular, there was a substantial increase in the number of petty theft cases on ships sailing in the Straits of
  • West of England P&I cautions on nickel ore liquefaction
    The West of England P&I Club has issued guidance on nickel ore liquefaction, after a Malaysian Bulk Carriers-owned bulker listed while shipping such cargo. The nickel ore carried by Maybulk's Alam Manis is believed to have liquefied amid stormy weather when the ship was about 225 nm southeast of
  • Nagoya's cargo traffic tumbles in April
    Cargo traffic at Nagoya port, central Japan, declined 8.6% in April from a year earlier to 16.763 million tonnes as both foreign trade and domestic trade slumped, according to preliminary figures released by the Nagoya Port Authority. Of the 16.763 million tonnes, 10.988 million tonnes came from

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • Panalpina survives soft air and sea volumes with strict cost control
  • Confusion over number of Cargolux flights grounded after safety talks abandoned
  • Punctual Maersk pulls MSC up the container carrier reliability rankings

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • K-Line agrees settlement in car carrier antitrust suit
  • Navy salvages cannon from wreck of Confederate ironclad
  • FMT takes delivery of 61st towboat from Eastern Shipbuilding
  • Cruise giant in landmark ADA settlement with U.S.
  • LaNaval set to launch CNG fueled eco ferry
  • BSEE puts tight controls on Shell's Chuchki drilling
  • Small fire on Freedom of the Seas gets big headlines

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • Coast Guard sets safety zone for drill vessel's Portland call
  • US rail freight traffic count sees another negative week
  • New 'ECO' tanker added to TOP Ships vessel lineup
  • Drewry releases latest numbers for carrier on-time performance
  • CMA CGM Group takes delivery of new 2,100 TEU container ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • Removal from Nigeria tanker ban list may take months, lawyers warn
    Nigerian Navy will enforce ban in territorial waters and exclusive economic zone
  • Scorpio Tankers withdraws from LPG
    NYSE-listed tanker player sells all remaining shares in Dorian LPG
  • Nigeria's new government faces huge challenge to reform oil industry
    Radical steps must be taken to avoid economic collapse
  • Korea Development Bank saves DSME's boxship deal with Maersk
    State lender provides refund guarantees for second generation Triple-E ships
  • Panalpina sees box growth slow in second quarter
    Half-year freight volumes grow in line with the market, but revenues per box decline
  • TOP Ships aims to expand further
    Latest delivery starts multi-year time charter to BP
  • Commerzbank sells 18 ships to KKR/Toepfer vehicle
    $255m deal sees Embarcadero fleet top 50
  • CMA CGM upgrades Europe-Caribbean service
    French line has been increasing capacity and services in the Caribbean steadily this year.
  • Consolidation speeds up in China shipbuilding industry
    Top 10 players took up 75.4% of the total fresh contracts in the first six months of 2015

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • ILA revamps leadership team with younger blood
    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Dennis Daggett, son of International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett, was elected Thursday to the union's No. 2 post as several other mostly younger ILA officials also were elevated to higher positions. The changes are being made with an eye on impending negotiations with the United...
  • California port execs push state government for funding
    Port of Los AngelesCalifornia port executives Thursday urged key legislative representatives meeting in Oakland to invest in the state's priority trade corridors to stem the loss of cargo to competing North American ports. "Challenges to our business are everywhere - Mexico, Canada and the U.S. East Coast," said Chris Lytle, executive...
  • Acquisition aimed at giving Descartes' shippers more supply chain visibility
    Descartes has announced the second purchase of a logistics software firm in three days as the company seeks to bolster its network that provides shippers with more visibility of their shipments while in transit. Shipment visibility is at the core of Descartes just announced purchase of BearWare for $11.25 million, whose...
  • AIT Worldwide Logistics names Alex Toledo Miami station manager
    ITASCA, Illinois - AIT Worldwide Logistics is pleased to announce the hiring of Alex Toledo as the company's new station manager in Miami, Florida. With more than 20 years of experience in the supply chain management industry, Toledo brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. He is especially well-versed...
  • UP profit growth falls despite intermodal volume increase
    Increased intermodal traffic and higher rates on cargo weren't enough to offset significant overall freight and coal losses in the second quarter for Union Pacific Railroad. Profit at the Omaha, Nebraska railway declined 7 percent year-over-year in the second quarter to $1.2 billion. Revenue fell 10 percent during the same period...
  • Maersk reliability rubs off on 2M partner, MSC
    Maersk, the most reliable carrier in the industry, seems to be rubbing off on Mediterranean Shipping Co., which has seen its reliability improve since joining the 2M Alliance. The shipping analyst Drewry says that since the 2M Alliance became operational in mid-January 2015, MSC's reliability has improved 10 percent from 54...
  • Maersk hooks Vladivostok fish business
    Maersk Line has signed an agreement with the Vladivostok Sea Port, one of Russia's largest seaports, for regular container transport of fish and fish products from the Far East port to the central regions of the country. The volume generated from the agreement is expected to be 170,000-200,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units of...
  • Carriers cut container investment as they hike ship spending
    LONDON - Ocean carriers are spending heavily on new ships but are less keen to invest in new containers, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Carriers and charter ship-owners spent an estimated $10 billion on orders for new vessels with a capacity of 1.06 million 20-foot-equivalent units in 2014 and $9.5 billion...
  • Panalpina Q2 profit down on weak ocean, air freight
    LONDON - Panalpina's earnings dipped two percent in the second quarter on sluggish growth in ocean container traffic and a decline in air freight volumes. The Swiss global forwarding and logistics group posted a consolidated profit of 25.7 million francs ($27 million) against 26.2 million francs in the same period in...
  • Costs, competition drag down Container Corp. of India profit
    The combined impact of rising operating costs and sluggish domestic intermodal volume growth amid intense competition from private rail operators drove state-owned Container Corporation of India's first quarter net profit down 26.5 percent from year-over-year to approximately $32.5 million. The sharp fall in net earnings came even as Concor's income during...
  • AirBridgeCargo growth leaves rivals grounded
    LONDON - AirBridgeCargo's traffic grew 17 percent in the first half of the year as Russia's largest all-cargo carrier pulled further ahead of its European rivals. The Moscow-based airline transported 218,000 tonnes (240,340 tons) of freight across its growing global network, while volume measured by freight tonne kilometres surged 22 percent...
  • Vancouver to invest in on-shore power for ships
    Deltaport, Port Metro VancouverPort Metro Vancouver announced Wednesday that it will invest $12 million to install shore power at the Deltaport and Centerm terminals to reduce harmful diesel emissions from container vessels at berth. The projects, expected to be operational by March 31, 2017, will each eliminate 75 tons of...
  • Manila yards half full and ready for action, port authority says
    HONG KONG - The two terminals in Manila that experienced chronic congestion for much of last year are currently just over half utilized and ready for the peak season, according to the Philippine Ports Authority.Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship facility of global port operator ICTSI, has 59 percent...
  • Knight Transportation gets a truckload of profit, revenue
    Knight Transportation posted solid a second quarter, fueled by strong results in its trucking and logistics divisions. To date, Knight is the only major truckload carrier to report both higher revenue and profit in the second quarter of 2015, suggesting higher rates played a considerable role in the company's second-quarter...
  • UPS reportedly eyes Coyote as logistics mergers multiply
    The "Pack" at work in Coyote Logistics' headquarters in downtown Chicago. Photo courtesy Coyote Logistics. Acquisition and merger activity in the third-party logistics and transportation markets is increasingly frenzied, as 3PLs and transport operators look to build the scale and provide the services needed to hook and land large shippers. Talks and...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • CMB losses balloon
    Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) saw its first-half result sink deeper into the red as bulker owner subsidiary Bocimar suffered from twin blows of bulker sale losses and declining charter rates.
  • Carnival boosts Chinese fleet
    Carnival Corporation is making good on its promise to focus on the Chinese market as it revealed plans to add two more ships to its Asian fleet.
  • Borealis eyes more bulkers
    Christoph Toepfer says dry ships in Commerzbank fleet deal may not be the last to join Borealis fleet.
  • Scorpio sheds Dorian stake
    Scorpio Tankers has cashed in its remaining stake in Dorian LPG to complete a successful investment in the VLGC market for the products tanker owner.
  • Mile-Stone for Princess
    Princess Cruises has brought a famous chef onboard in its effort to enhance its cruise services.
  • PGS turns red in Q2
    Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has slipped into the red in the second quarter as reduced spending from oil companies impacted the overall market.
  • Borealis in Commerzbank coup
    British owner completes its second fleet deal with bank in under a year, taking fleet past 50 ships.
  • Cosco Shipping VP exits
    Cosco Shipping has seen its vice chairman resign after more than 20 years with the company.
  • Keppel O&M profit down
    Distress in the offshore business has taken a toll on profit at Keppel Corp's offshore and marine arm.
  • Carnival goes to Barcelona
    Carnival Corporation is boosting its European presence by building its second private cruise terminal at the port of Barcelona, Spain.
  • GulfMark's losses grow
    GulfMark has seen its poor start to the financial year continue with losses mounting in the second quarter.
  • Guard-'con'
    Bimco claims that a number private maritime security companies (PMSCs) are using 'non-authentic' copies of its Guardcon contract.
  • SCI boxship arrested
    The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has seen one of its modern containerships arrested in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • PierPass marks 10-year anniversary, but FMC questions recent rate hike
  • Werner sees Q2 profits grow
  • Senate votes to debate long-term transportation bill
  • Port truckers to benefit from new Virginia infrastructure projects
  • Air China Cargo launches new freighter service
  • CN increases net income 2% in Q2 2015
  • Kenco sets up logistics lab
  • Family indicted for defrauding Ex-Im Bank
  • Another acquisition for Descartes
  • Executive Moves: GT USA and Davies Turner
  • CP chairman resigns as railway reports record Q2 income
  • UPS reportedly looks to acquire Coyote Logistics

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 23, 2015
  • South East Bunkers opens new office in France
    To be headed by Eric Ninauve.
  • Fuel oil stocks reach new high
    Singapore fuel oil inventories surge 12% in seven days.
  • INTERTANKO protests Nigerian tanker ban
    Authorities have yet to explain why they have banned the vessels.
  • Danish idea to reduce fuel costs
    Involves treating scrubber wash water.
  • Iran holding millions of barrels of fuel oil, say officials
    But traders are sceptical.
  • Upgrades continue at Russian refineries
    As Moscow plant gets high-end production unit.
  • Shanghai sets targets for cutting ship-generated pollution
    Fresh warning that new standards for bunker fuel are in the pipeline.
  • China: Rise in fuel oil imports
    Influx of cargoes in June hit six-month high.
  • Ship gets 'eco' makeover
    Vessel undergoes 'total reconstruction' and name change.
  • LNG bunker barge nearing completion
    LNG push barge due for delivery early next year.
  • North Canadian bunkering facility set for 2018 opening
    Building works in progress.
  • Singapore: GTT eyes LNG bunker market
    With new office aiming to build regional presence.
  • Ship to get 'eco' makeover
    Vessel to undergo a 'total reconstruction'.
  • GTT: New arm to focus on LNG bunker market
    Company starts new office in Singapore.
  • Crude dips as US stockpiles rise
    WTI crude for September contract settled below $50.00 per barrel on Wednesday.
  • WTI crude settles below $50 per barrel
    Prices last dipped below $50 threshold in early April of this 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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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