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August 24, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe off 26.7pc to US$469/TEU, down 7.9pc to USWC, 9.9pc to USEC
  • Four new fires at Tianjin blast site, safety hazards at 70pc of firms
  • Drewry: Carrier on-time reliability fell for first time in 6 months
  • Panama Canal rescinds second draft limit, but September 8 level still holds
  • Hapag-Lloyd invests millions in 6,000 reefer boxes for South America
  • US steelmakers, unions, politicians decry Chinese steel price cuts
  • Japan's Port of Nagoya suffers 12.2pc May cargo fall to 14.6 million tonnes
  • Kobe port's January-May box volumes rise 4.2pc, but May cargo falls 2pc
  • MISC ends Vitol joint venture, sells its 50pc for US$830 million
  • Visakhapatnam becomes box hub with advent of Colombo-Yangon service
  • KTZE Khorgos, a Kazakhstan-China DP World initiative buys Kalmar gear
  • MacGregor's 40-foot flat rack offers more storage and use of deck
  • Kerala signs Adani Ports to build, operate 4 million TEU Vizhinjam CT
  • Container Trade Europe conference in Hamburg in September 23-24
  • Maritime CIO Forum, Rotterdam on cyber attacks, cloud, big data
  • IATA Cargo Security forum in Montreal to turn spotlight cyber crime
  • Cool Logistics Global conference in Belgium on regionalisation of perishables
  • Ruslan flies 60-tonne steam heater after 450 kilometre road trip at night
  • Yusen Logistics Russia offers road and air customs clearance
  • New bigger ship docks at Everett to land Japanese plane parts for Boeing
  • Two air traffic management development centres open in Singapore
  • ICAO calls September 29 assembly to discuss July's lithium battery meeting

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 23, 2015
  • Doehle Danautic will be known as Elektrans Global
  • Herbilan Shipping launching new Sri Lanka-India-Myanmar service
  • MPSAA selects new working committee
  • NYK selected for FTSE4Good Index for 13th straight year
  • Strong supply growth threatens to end the good times for tanker owners, says report
  • Export of rice bran oil in bulk allowed
  • APSEZ's rail movement update for Mundra
  • Larsen & Toubro withdraws from port development project in Gujarat
  • Centre to build 1,000 km expressways on DBFOT mode
  • Forex reserves recover by $1.08 bn to $354.43 bn
  • Govt not to impose ban on imports of natural rubber or increase duty
  • INR plunges to two-year low of 65.83 against dollar
  • Performance of MSME sector in Maharashtra
  • All major bank unions to strike on Sept. 2
  • Maharashtra mango growers association organises conference

International Transport Journalweb site
  • «Exciting times in Asia» Aviation
  • GMB expands portfolio
  • Enlarging in Eastern Europe
  • New HR expert for North America
  • Sitting idle on the high seas
  • Speedier deliveries on Russian rail network
  • Reinforcement for air and sea freight team
  • Helm changeover at Hansa Meyer
  • Fresh blood for Militzer & Münch
  • Singapore puts focus on ship finance
  • Ploughing sturdy sum into Poland's rail technology
  • Flash bigger in Spain
  • TK steps up services to Pakistan
  • New front man for Russian Railways
  • Go intermodal to/from Scotland
  • FAA stings firms for hazmat regulation infringements
  • Uruguayan connection for shipping company
  • What goes up must go down
  • Pruning back air network

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Svitzer increases focus on regional growth in Middle East and Africa
    Towage company Svitzer is expanding into regions it says have "substantial growth opportunities" by establishing dedicated regional operations from 1 October. "This increased focus will bring us even closer to existing and new customers in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia" said Svitzer's chief
  • Abbot Point port expansion to be approved
    Indian conglomerate Adani reached two milestones this week for its proposed AUD20 billion (USD14.6 billion) Australian port, rail, and mine project in northern Queensland. On 21 August, the Queensland state government announced that a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on dredging and
  • Masan's throughput up 12% in 2Q15
    South Korean port city Masan, which has been struggling to raise throughput volumes, has seen a breakthrough with the opening of Gapo New Port. Masan Regional Oceans and Fisheries Administration said the city, which is in Gyeongnam province, has handled 7.351 million tonnes of cargo in the second
  • Petra Energy profits almost double
    Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Petra Energy posted a MYR14.9 million (USD3.6 million) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2015 (2Q15), almost double the profit of MYR8 million in 2Q14. Revenue went up by 29% year-on-year to MYR164.6 million in 2Q15 compared with revenue of MYR127.4
  • Indonesian marine police detain three Rehobot hijackers
    North Sulawesi Marine Police have detained three alleged hijackers of the Indonesian-flagged tanker Rehobot. They were named as La Ade Boy Tan aka Valentino, Machmud Manoppo, and Alko Pankey, and were detained at Nagrak, Gunung Putri. Out of 13 suspects, four are already on trial at Bitung State
  • Ultra Deep Group orders multipurpose diving support construction vessel
    Singapore-based offshore services provider Ultra Deep Group has ordered a multipurpose diving support construction vessel (MDSCV) from China Merchants Heavy Industry. The 142 m MDSCV is by far the largest vessel ordered by Ultra Deep Group. It is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2018.
  • DNV GL, Tianjin Desail to develop new liftboat design
    The Chinese-owned Tianjin Desail is working with DNV GL to develop a new liftboat design for offshore construction, accommodation, and maintenance, which will have 90% local content, the companies said on 21 August. This collaboration comes following the agreement between DNV GL and Tianjin Desail
  • Maersk resumes operations at Tianjin port
    Maersk Line on 20 August resumed its operations at Tianjin port. The liner suspended its operations following explosions that rocked the port on 12 August. The explosions have so far claimed 114 lives and injured hundreds more. Maersk Line expects some disruptions and delays to its services
  • China Exim Bank extends $690m for 10 box ship order at Jinhai
    China Exim Bank on 20 August inked an export buyer's credit guarantee agreement with UK investment company BCAP to provide USD690 million funding for 10 container ships to be built at Jinhai Heavy Industry. The bank will also extend export seller's credit loan to the shipyard. The box ships, all

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Asia-Europe carriers forced to discount rates' as new GRI deadline approaches
  • There'll be no tug-of-war over 747F, vows Qatar Airways as it adds charter capacity
  • China crisis is 'a concern' says Cathay air cargo chief, but traffic flows are flexible

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Viking buys lifeboat release system developer Nadiro
  • New biological sewage treatment plant gets USCG approval
  • WISTA-UK and UKTI to host event during LISW
  • Royal IHC launches fifth pipelayer in Sapura series
  • Chinese shipbuilder puts operations on hold
  • Boskalis reports high profit half year

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Port of Everett, Westwood Shipping celebrate 10th anniversary of service
  • G6 Alliance member carriers plan to void Asia/Europe sailings
  • ISS sees possible travel woes due to Papal visit to New York
  • Port Olympia stormwater system earns top public works project nod
  • Diana Shipping extends charter for dry bulk vessel CRYSTALIA

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Newsmaker of the Year 2015
    Publication of shortlist means it is now your chance to say who has shaped shipping during the past 12 months
  • MISC divests oil storage venture with Vitol
    Deal to sell 50% stake yields $830m for Malaysian energy shipping giant
  • Asia-Europe rates continue downward spiral
    Analysts place the blame firmly on the 2M carriers as freight rates more than half within just three weeks
  • Fednav vessel completes first Arctic voyage from Baffinland to Germany
    Trial cargo will determine viability of sending iron ore to European mills

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • CMA CGM temporarily suspends smallest trans-Atlantic route
    CMA CGM said it will temporarily suspend its Liberty Solo service, the smallest of the carrier's four services between North Europe and the U.S. East Coast. The carrier said it continues to have a "strong commitment" to the trans-Atlantic, which Drewry Maritime Research has described as one of the few healthy...
  • ATA welcomes Emerge Diagnostics as featured product provider
    Arlington, Va. - Today, American Trucking Associations is pleased to announce its latest ATA Featured Product provider, Emerge Diagnostics. "Managing driver health and wellbeing is very important for efficient fleet operations," said ATA President and CEO Bill Graves. "We are very pleased to welcome Emerge Diagnostics as our latest Featured Product...
  • NFI adds over 3.5 million square feet in 2015
    CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Supply chain solutions provider NFI has added nine new facilities to its real estate portfolio in the first six months of 2015. Totaling 3,587,342 sq. ft. of space, the distribution centers, located across Pa., Texas, Miss., N.C., and N.J., serve NFI's valued customers in the retail,...
  • NS Chief Marketing Officer to address Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference
    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Alan H. Shaw will make a presentation at the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference. What: Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation ConferenceWhen: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 10:40 a.m. EDTWhere: Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, Mass.Webcast URL:
  • Trac Intermodal taps Alexander senior director of customer service
    TRAC Intermodal, the leading intermodal equipment provider and chassis pool manager in North America, has appointed Joseph Alexander as Senior Director of Customer Service. Alexander reports to Mark Michaels, Chief Commercial Officer, who joined TRAC Intermodal in May, 2015. Mr. Alexander will be responsible for cultivating a highly-responsive customer centric approach...
  • Asia-Europe spot plunge portends badly for Sept. 1 GRIs
    The outlook for Asia-Europe carriers gaining general rate increases of up to $1,000 per 20-foot equivalent units worsened after spot rates this week plummeted in the double-digits from the prior week. The average spot rate from Shanghai to the Mediterranean plummeted 32 percent to $449 per TEU, while spot rates from...
  • Retailers felt US West Coast congestion pain through second quarter
    U.S. West Coast congestion roiled retailer rollouts of spring product lines even after employers and longshoremen ended their showdown in late February, executives told investors during recent second-quarter earnings calls. The protracted labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, which ended Feb. 20 when...
  • Truckers ready new driver pay hikes as peak season looms
    With freight tonnage increasing in July, and the fall peak shipping season looming, trucking companies are readying another round of truck driver pay increases. Freight demand may not be as strong as a year ago, but the need to secure drivers remains a key pressure point in discussions of truck...
  • Trans-Pacific spot rate fall bodes poorly for coming GRIs
    Spot rates for shipping a container from China to the U.S. fell this week from the prior week, boding poorly for carriers' general rate increase push next month and clouding the peak season outlook. The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index on Friday reported an 8 percent decrease in spot rates to move...
  • IBM, Singapore mine Big Data to improve port productivity
    Port of SingaporeIBM and the Port Authority of Singapore are working to tap so-called Big Data to improve productivity and maritime safety at the major transshipment hub. The two have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a two-year agreement wherein IBM will create a unified information gathering platform that includes...
  • The Internet of Things for Freight Logistics
    Freight logistics companies, industry analysts, and technology providers are talking about how the Internet of Things is already impacting global supply chains. The Internet of Things (IoT) provides connectivity of devices, systems, people, and services worldwide, offering potential improvements to the way global supply chains operate on a day-to-day basis....
  • Oakland port supports terminals' Saturday gate proposal - with caveats
    Trucks outside the Port of OaklandThe Port of Oakland "strongly supports" its marine terminals' plans for Saturday truck gate operations but has two big concerns, port Executive Director Chris Lytle told the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. Lytle said a proposed fee to fund the weekend gates must be reasonable, transparent and...
  • DOT's truck parking safety effort could mitigate tightening capacity
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is calling for a national coalition to address a nationwide parking shortage for truck drivers, just another factor that has been contributing to rising transportation costs and ever-tightening capacity in the sector. A U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration study found that nearly half of...
  • Slide show: JOC Port Productivity - Least-efficient global ports of 2014
    Asian and Middle Eastern ports in 2014 were the most efficient in handling ships at berth than any other ports in the world, according to JOC Port Productivity data. But what about the 10 ports at the bottom of the barrel in terms of port productivity? Analysis of more than 125,000 port...
  • MSC to charter 10 container vessels
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is set to increase its fleet by 10 ships of more than 10,000 20-foot-equivalent units in the coming years. The new ships are part of a deal China's Import Export Bank struck providing BCAP, a U.K. investment firm, $690 million. After taking delivery of the ships, BCAP will...
  • Sydney set to usurp Melbourne as top Australian container port.
    Port of MelbourneSydney is poised dethrone Melbourne as Australia's No. 1 container port, thanks to its inland rail connectivity that got a boost from government investment. In a sign of this shift, Qube Logistics has abandoned its plans for intermodal hubs near Melbourne in favor of opportunities at Sydney, according to...
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyeing IPO in October
    LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd is said to have fast forwarded preparations for an initial public offering to September and could list its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as early as October. A strong second-quarter result, due to be published next week, has prompted the German ocean carrier to bring forward its...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru shippers grapple with residual congestion
    The backlog of containerized freight that built up over the past three weeks following the week-long shuttering of APM Terminals' Gateway Terminals India is wreaking havoc on supply chains at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's busiest container handler, according to local logistics providers. "There is heavy traffic and congestion prevailing in...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • JES shuts its doors
    JES International Holdings has closed for business as it appeals a court's rejection of a proposed restructuring plan, and it has turned to police over allegations that some of its records have been absconded.
  • Lease inked for LNG floater
    Steelhead LNG has forged a deal with a Canadian First Nations group that gives the developer land for a floating liquefaction facility off British Columbia province.
  • Diana Shipping tied to bulker buy
    Shipbrokers report that Diana Shipping has purchased a modern kamsarmax bulker from Fortune Ocean Shipping.
  • Pricing a good ship
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Ardmore uses higher shelf
    Tanker owner Ardmore Shipping has registered to sell shares and securities worth up to $500m.
  • Ullman buys stock
    Concordia Maritime chief executive builds up his stake in the product tanker owner.
  • Genting strong in first half
    Genting has boosted its first half core operating profit thanks to the acquisition of Crystal Cruises while the disposal of its NCL shares saw its net profit surge.
  • MISC banks $830m in cash
    Vitol has swept up MISC's stake in a terminal joint-venture for $830m in cash.
  • Tankers ready to rock
    VLCC spot rates are poised to explode again this winter, Arctic Securities believes.
  • Grindrod profit slashed
    Grindrod of South Africa has seen its first half earnings chopped as its dry fleet suffered from low rates.
  • Belships logs bigger loss
    Belships has seen its loss for the second quarter double as the market value of its dry fleet was reduced.
  • Hanssons up NAT ante
    Herbjorn and Alexander Hansson have topped up their interest in suezmax specialist Nordic American Tankers.
  • China targets cruiseships
    China's cruise industry ambitions look set to step up a gear with a tie-up between a state-owned shipbuilder and the country's sovereign wealth fund.
  • Skaugen slices loss
    A sale of a ship-to-ship transfer business to partner Teekay has helped IM Skaugen cut its second quarter loss.
  • Ridgebury still going strong
    Ridgebury Crude Tankers continues to make the most of the strongest suezmax tanker market since 2008.
  • Vopak earnings rise
    Healthy demand for services in Europe and the Americas help to lift bottom line.
  • Sealink profit unchanged
    Sealink International has reported second quarter results of MYR 1.8m ($380,000) which were largely unchanged from a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Port of Oakland supports Saturday hours
  • Hapag-Lloyd looks to launch IPO sooner than planned
  • Port Metro Vancouver increases cargo throughput
  • Container volumes at Seattle, Tacoma jump 7.9% in July
  • Executive Moves: Roadrunner and Matson
  • Spot container rates continue decline on major trades
  • BWR: Tianjin port explosion could impact global container trade
  • FedEx, pilots reach labor settlement
  • AlixPartners study finds 40% of companies pondering nearshoring
  • FedEx formalizes offer for TNT Express
  • Greece sets deadlines for port privatization
  • MISC divests stake in oil terminal business

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 21, 2015
  • Indonesian authorities arrest three suspected of fuel-siphoning
    Police are still searching for the remaining six suspects.
  • ECA enforcement: Owner finds fine unfair
    Vessel caught in Norway using HFO fined about 32 times estimated fuel saving during unintentional breach.
  • Ex-Altor investor behind Alba tankers buyout
    Danish press reports say Denis Viet-Jacobsen prime mover in the deal.
  • Russia: Bunkering reaches highest level of government
    President highlights issue of re-fuelling 'transit ships'.
  • Big data making inroads into ship efficiency market
    Both big and small players are responding to demand for monitoring.
  • Asian hire for Dan-Bunkering
    Bejing office adds marketing assistant.
  • PSV newbuilding to get fuel-saving system
    System claims 'efficient operation'.
  • Hong Kong-listed firm grows LNG bunkering business
    Selling 960,000 cbm of LNG bunkers in H1.
  • Singapore: Double-digit dip to wholesale bunkering figures
    Sector impacted by a decline in petroleum prices.
  • Singapore bunker craft operators move office
    Sougyo Marine and Heng Tong Fuels & Shipping change address.
  • Total SA employee in 'expert group' for IMO fuel availability study
    French news article criticises France's decision to have Total's Franck Chevallier 'represent' the nation.
  • NASSCO set to launch second LNG-fuelled ship
    Vessel is expected to reduce particulate matter by 98% and CO2 emissions by 72%.

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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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