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September 24, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Carriers profits okay with low oil, because costs fall faster than rates: Drewry
  • USN admiral warns Senate of worrying Chinese moves in South China Sea
  • Savannah container volume up 16.6pc since January to 2.55 million TEU
  • Qatar to spend US$40 billion on air, sea port and road network expansion
  • Global Ship Lease charters 8,063-TEU OOCL Ningbo back to OOCL
  • Autumn Festival yacht races from Hong Kong to Macau September 26-28
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas hits all-time box high of 800,000 TEU in August
  • APM Terminals to double capacity at Liberia's Monrovia box terminal
  • DB unit to offer parcel service as GLS expands freight offering in 2016
  • Express sector finds ways to upgrade its delivery in e-commerce surge
  • AAT installs X-ray machine amid global air cargo security fears
  • Finnair takes in first Airbus A350 XWB October 7 for Shanghai flights
  • Latvia in talks over cooperation with Korean Air and Asiana Airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • Wouter Huybrechts is new President & CEO of Rickmers-Linie (America) Inc.
  • Apples can be imported only through Nhava Sheva
  • Barge handling facilities need to be upgraded to support transloading operations at Kandla Port, says B. K. Mansukhani
  • Stevedores call off stir at Paradip Port
  • Weekly coal stocks at Major Ports down by 4 pc to 12.42 mt
  • Fag-end recovery fails to cheer rupee sentiment
  • Recent Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy and Handbook of Procedures
  • Steel industry seeks anti-dumping duty instead of safeguard duty
  • Bloomberg to telecast MALA 2015 on Sept. 26 & 27
  • Seafood Exporters' Association elects office-bearers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Over 90,000 t of freight
  • Hüttemann signs on with Seifert
  • More PSVs to keep supplies flowing Shipping
  • SOL steps up Baltic Sea offer
  • D-Day in Lausanne
  • Asian tiger casts eye on San Francisco
  • Chartering director Europe selected
  • Terminal open for more intermodal traffic
  • Iberia's ERTMS upgrade shaping up
  • PTP hits all time high
  • Rickmers-Linie (America) installs new president/CEO
  • Remove snow and ice...or else!
  • Going for sea, air, China and USA in a big way
  • Istra chops transit time from Asia
  • More live wires in the east
  • Skyteam Cargo upgrades track and trace tool
  • Reinforcements for regional industrial projects arm

IHS Maritimeweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • VARD secures bareboat charter for PSV
    Singapore-listed Norwegian offshore vessel builder VARD Holdings has won a bareboat charter contract for one of two platform supply vessels that had their original shipbuilding contracts terminated early this year. The vessels, of VARD 1 08 design, were delivered from Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam and
  • DSME bosses deny corruption fuelled huge losses
    Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) CEO and his two predecessors are denying that misconduct led to its recently announced loss of KRW3 trillion (USD2.5 billion) from offshore plant orders. CEO Jung Sung-leep has been testifying, along with Ko Jae-ho and Nam Sang-tae, to an enquiry
  • Exmar-Flex LNG merger falls through
    A plan to merge the LNG carrier interests of Exmar, Flex LNG, and Geveran Trading has been scrapped, according to a statement from Flex LNG. Although the tie-up had been announced in July, it has now fallen through because the parties have failed to agree on terms, said the Oslo-listed company, in
  • Sinopacific clears up Dayang Shipyard wage dispute
    Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group has resolved a confrontation with subcontracted workers at Dayang Shipyard over unpaid wages, says the shipbuilder. Due to the company's recent equity restricting and overhaul of management procedures, the workers had experienced an unannounced delay of a few days in
  • Wild weather disrupts Port Botany shipping
    Wild weather and heavy seas shut down Australia's Port Botany terminal today (23 September) with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issuing a marine wind warning for the Sydney, Hunter and Illawarra coasts until midnight tomorrow. NSW Ports Authority suspended pilotage for Port Botany and Sydney
  • Q4 shortsea expectations rising
    Operators of minibulkers and general cargo vessels in the intra-European trades see some light at the end of the tunnel after a slump in freight rates since the earlier part of the year. "Last week really showed significant improvement in both volume and general activity with owners suddenly seeing
  • Nicaragua Canal start delayed again
    Construction on the USD50 billion Nicaragua Canal will not begin until the first quarter of 2016 due to new environmental mitigation measures, according to a high-ranking government official. Paul Oquist, executive director of the Nicaragua Grand Canal Commission, said that UK-based Environmental
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping, Dynagas, Sinotrans Shipping to build Arctic LNG carriers
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) on 21 September announced that its subsidiary China LNG Shipping (CLNG) has teamed up with Greek-based Dynagas and compatriot Sinotrans Shipping to build five Arctic LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project. Dynagas, CLNG, and Sinotrans Shipping have a shared
  • Brightoil Petroleum profit up 131%
    Hong Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum's profit increased 131% year on year (y/y) to HKD1.39 billion (USD179.4 million) for the year ended 30 June because of gains on derivative financial instruments. During the period, Brightoil Petroleum gained HKD1.24 billion on fair value change of derivative

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • Gefco eyes more expansion as it wards off major competition to acquire IJS Global
  • Shipping supply and demand set to strike a better balance, says Hapag-Lloyd chief

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • LNG fueling a "slam dunk" for local air quality, but ...
  • First Ballast Water Treatment Deck Modules delivered
  • Egypt to buy Mistrals ordered by Russia from France
  • U.S. announces New Jersey offshore wind lease sale
  • Asian owner opts for Optimar for BWTS retrofits
  • Kirby back at Nichols for two twin screw tugboats
  • LNG: Frederiksen and Exmar call off the wedding
  • Viking Neptun gets a gig in Ghana
  • CVN 78 sea trials delayed
  • Bio-Sea BWTS chosen for 18,000 TEU containership

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • Port of Bellingham gives update on downtown waterfront cleanup
  • Port Metro Vancouver continues work on Fraser River Improvement Initiative
  • Carnival will compensate passengers for fire-shortened Caribbean cruise
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance reports cargo numbers for month of August
  • Coast Guard protection unit holding training exercise today

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • Panamax rates recover slightly on week
    Rates recovering from three-month low with futures in contango on anticipation of active start of US grains season.
  • Danaos Corporation purchases three Japanese post-panamaxes through joint venture
    The newly formed entity, Gemini Shipholdings Corp, is 49% owned by Danaos with the rest owned by John Coustas family
  • Torm sells last dry bulk vessels
    Dry bulk exit secured, 1,500:1 reverse stock split complete
  • Greece restores stand-alone shipping ministry
    Dritsas returns as minister but must immediately grasp bailout dilemmas
  • US to open new LNG shipping trade lane in December
    Cheniere confirms first cargo to be shipped out in December, as wider industry doubts over LNG demand swirl
  • Muddy waters for supramax vessels
    September slide continues but owners look for hope from US grain exports and Indian coal imports
  • Pacific ports winning the battle for transpacific trade
    Surge in US west coast traffic and slower box growth at Atlantic ports suggests that east-west split of transpacific trade is returning to 'normality'
  • Höegh confirms weapons found on car carrier in Kenya
    Undeclared UN weapons found in peacekeeping vehicles
  • China's One Belt, One Road initiative will drive port infrastructure development in Southeast Asia
    China's AIIB will complement the One Belt, One Road initiative
  • Seanergy scores fleet expansion loans with four banks
    Renascent owner posts small loss as equity and debt finance raised to support seven-ship acquisition
  • ACE gives Littooij small vessels responsibility
    New role for marine insurance veteran
  • AGCS unveils Kirwan as chief executive
    Promotion for London communications chief
  • Sinotrans & CSC to book two MR tankers
    Vessels will be bareboat chartered to Nanjing Tanker for five years
  • Contrast in fortunes for transatlantic trades
    Strong US dollar helps westbound volumes surge, as continuing weaknesses in the Eurozone dent eastbound box numbers
  • d'Amico firms LR1 options at Hyundai Mipo
    European owner orders tanker pair for $86.7m
  • Fredriksen might have backed away from LNG merger due Exmar's counter-party risks
    Arctic Securities says $2.3bn deal could have fallen through mainly on financial woes at Pacific Rubiales
  • Tianjin Port Development first-half profits rise 27%
    Drop in commodities sales volumes are mitigated by lower cost of sales
  • Incat Tasmania's Hobart Shipyard secures contract for six ferries
    Ferries will operate on Sydney's Inner Harbour
  • Swire Pacific Offshore announces changes in senior leadership
    Swire Pacific Offshore picks former Cathay Pacific executives to fill managing director, finance director roles
  • Wouter Huybrechts appointed as new head of Rickmers-Linie America
    Mr Huybrechts will retain his post as managing director of the company's Belgium operations along with his new role
  • Panama Marine Authority approves Transas e-Logbook
    Move means ships will be able to use the e-Logbook over the traditional paper logbook
  • Nordic American Tankers takes delivery of 2010-built suezmax
    Nordic Light is the first of two sistership suezmax tankers acquired en bloc for $122m

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • Tampa joins reefer pilot program
    Florida's Port Tampa Bay joins the ranks of other U.S. Southeast ports that will soon be able to handle direct imports of select cold-treated produce from South America, bringing new business to the Sunshine State and cutting logistics costs for produce shippers. Via a recent federal go-ahead, next month, Tampa will...
  • Driver shortage to get worse, Werner's Leathers warns shippers
    If there's a solution to the long-term shortage of truck drivers, it will take a supply chain to find it, a leading trucking executive suggested last week. Shippers and carriers need to work together to build a bigger driver pool, and they're facing serious demographic headwinds. "The problem is going to...
  • Walsh agrees to resign as Port Canaveral CEO
    John E. Walsh, who launched an ambitious expansion program but this month apologized for referring to local opponents of a rail line project as "Luddites", is being forced out as CEO of Port Canaveral. His last day at the Florida port will be Jan. 21. The resignation agreement was approved by port...
  • DHL Express USA expands US electric truck fleet
    Despite the low cost of diesel, despite the low cost of natural gas, interest in electric vehicles survives. DHL Express USA is ordering 45 all-electric delivery trucks from Zenith Motors, a manufacturer of electric shuttle vans, powered by a propulsion system from UQM Technologies. The electric truck purchase is a part...
  • Geodis names two project logistics heads
    Geodis, the 10th largest global third-party logistics provider, has appointed a new head for its industrial project operations in Southeast Asia and created a similar position in Europe. Igor Muniz, who was previously the head of industrial projects in Southeast Asia will assume the newly minted role of director industrial projects...
  • European shippers to gain as TNT recalibrates road service to Moscow
    TNT Express has launched a road service connecting Georgia to Moscow in a bid to cut up to 48 hours of transit time for shippers using the company's European road transit service to reach the Russian capital. The service is effective immediately and connects Russia to TNT's European road network via...
  • Container shipping future looks bright, Hapag-Lloyd CEO says
    HAMBURG, Germany - Container shipping has a bright future, despite the current rash of gloomy short-term forecasts, according to the CEO of Hapag-Lloyd. "Don't get completely carried away by the forecasts" which are like stock markets, reacting instantly to every event, Rolf Habben Jansen told about 200 attendees at the JOC...
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port adds more trains to clear cargo backlog
    India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, which has been hit hard by a series of labor and other disruptions in the past few months, is turning things around with more intermodal services and the introduction of other proactive steps. In a notice to shipping lines and the trade, the country's biggest container...
  • Nicaragua Canal start delayed again
    Lake Nicaragua, which will be a major portion of the canal, and Ometepe Island volcanoes.Construction on the $50 billion Nicaragua Canal, which has been wracked by delays, will not begin until the first quarter of 2016 due to new environmental mitigation measures, according to a high-ranking government official. Paul Oquist, executive...
  • Solid passenger numbers upstage Asia's weak air cargo market
    HONG KONG - The sustained growth in passenger numbers carried by Asia's airlines is in stark contrast to air cargo traffic that remained weak through the month of August, according to the latest data from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.In fact, the rising people numbers are contributing to the...
  • China manufacturing activity plunges to lowest level since 2009
    HONG KONG - China's factory output contracted further in September, falling to its lowest level in more than six years as weak external demand continues to put the brakes on the country's exports.Major container ports in China reported their slowest growth of the year in August, and the steady decline...
  • Squires to succeed Moorman as NS chairman
    Credit: vxlaWick Moorman, who retired as Norfolk Southern Railway's chief executive in June, will formally step down from the executive chairman post on Oct. 1. President and CEO Jim Squires, deemed Moorman's successor in all other capacities, will become the railroad company's chairman as well. Moorman will continue to serve as...
  • Insiders: 'respect' and 'communication' critical to ending drayage issues
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - Drayage truck drivers are leaving the industry in droves and it's not just terminal congestion and poor pay that's driving them out, say industry experts. "A lot of it really is cultural," Jim Newsome, CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, told attendees at the 2015 Intermodal...
  • Worker advocates turn sights on warehouse industry in Southern California
    Warehouse workers picketing at today's demonstration.In what could be the beginning of a larger effort to focus on working conditions and eventually organize the warehouse sector of the transportation industry, workers at a warehouse near the Port of Los Angeles walked off their jobs Tuesday, attracting the support of the...
  • Hours-of-service 'snapback' put in doubt
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - A representative from the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration eased concern that provisions of the agency's controversial hours-of-service rules suspended by Congress last December would be reinstated this year. His comments indicate the FMCSA will wait for Congress to review a report on the suspended 34-hour restart requirements...

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • Viking idles PSV trio
    Christen Sveaas-controlled Viking Supply Ships has placed three platform supply vessels (PSVs) into layup as the market slump in the North Sea drags on.
  • Failed deal drags stocks
    Failure of a $2.3bn merger sent shares in Nicolas Saverys' Exmar and John Fredriksen's Flex LNG spinning today.
  • Bank's candy crush saga
    JP Morgan has raised concerns about owners developing a sweet tooth for tanker newbuildings.
  • Suezmaxes take leap
    The suezmax spot market suddenly lurched skyward Wednesday, with average time-charter equivalent (TCE) rates jumping by 43.9% in one day.
  • SeaFreight in sights
    US operator Crowley Maritime Corp is buying its liner rival SeaFreight Agencies.
  • Danaos gets boxship trio
    Danaos Corporation has teamed up with its controlling Coustas family to acquire three boxships through a new venture at a discount price.
  • Torm exits bulker ownership
    Danish owner Torm has completed its long-planned exit from dry cargo vessel ownership.
  • L&T pulls out
    Indian shipbuilder Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has quit the race to construct LNG carriers for charter to Gail (India).
  • CFL takes six
    Dutch owner CFL has agreed a deal to operate a series of up to six new supply ships owned and built by Croatian tycoon Danko Koncar.
  • Looking to capitalise
    Seanergy reveals vessel financing details in Q2 report as it hopes for dry recovery.
  • Injured crewman rescued
    A crewman has been evacuated from a bulker off South Africa after lacerating his arm.
  • Seafarers stuck in UAE
    Seafarers on a general cargo vessel have been stranded off the Sharjah coastline in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for eight months.
  • Tanker trouble
    West African crude oil trading has been slowed by a batch of new tenders and continuing confusion over permission for tankers to load cargoes.
  • Veder adds quartet
    Anthony Veder has added four vessels from LGR di Navigazione to its gas fleet.
  • Passengers stuck
    Police were called to angry protests at Poole in the UK after a Condor ferry left 70 passengers behind.
  • State solution for WSG
    UK group uses government plane to fly faulty seven-metre ferry shaft from Africa to England for repairs.
  • Huisman builds 100th crane
    Dutch heavylift specialist delivers milestone Chinese unit to be installed on Jumbo-owned vessel.
  • Moody's positive on OSG
    Ratings agency Moody's has tipped restructured US tanker owner OSG to buy more ships as it raised its outlook on the company to positive.
  • Eidesvik in Ghana deal
    Eidesvik Offshore has secured short term employment for its biggest and most modern vessel.
  • Reach fixes Edda Fonn
    Reach Subsea has won its first contract through its summer joint venture with Sweden's MMT.
  • Sinopacific slams wage rumours
    Sinopacific Shipbuilding has cleared the air regarding a wage dispute with workers that led some to down tools.
  • Mipo mops up two more
    Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has added another two products tankers to its market leading orderbook.
  • Matson in scrap pledge
    US owner Matson Navigation has said it will not send any more ships for scrapping in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
  • Flex LNG and Exmar pull merger
    The $2.3bn merger between John Fredriksen's Flex LNG and Nicolas Saverys' Exmar is over before it really began.
  • Incat wins Sydney order
    Incat Tasmania's Hobart Shipyard has been awarded a contract to build six new ferries to operate on Sydney's Inner Harbour.
  • Double departure at SPO
    Industry giant Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) has named Ron Mathison as its new managing director with immediate effect.
  • Boxship order surge
    Containership orders have seen a dramatic spike this year as owners look to beat a major environmental deadline.
  • ULTR escapes downgrade
    Ultrapetrol has escaped a ratings downgrade by Moody's Investors Service despite recently losing three PSV charters to Petrobras.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • Matson praised for pledging not to scrap ships in South Asia
  • AMSA bans cargo ship from Australian ports
  • TNT launches new road service between Georgia, Turkey
  • FTR: Trailer orders on the rise in August
  • IAG Cargo adds transatlantic route
  • Maersk sells $1b in U.S. bond offering
  • Benitez: Panama Canal cracks 'likely' to delay opening
  • Executive Moves: Sparrows Point Terminal and Fleetgistics

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
  • Slow steaming 'hardwired' into mega-ships
    New generation of container carriers 'specifically designed' to operate at slower speeds.
  • New barge deployed by Jamaican supplier
    WIP Endeavour can carry 7,000 mt of IFO.
  • No space left at new fuel oil storage terminal
    Extra tanks 'fully booked'.
  • SCI: Gloomy outlook
    Profitable performance lacks staying power, says chairman.
  • Slow steaming 'hardwired' into megaships
    New generation of container carriers 'specifically designed' to operate at slower speeds.
  • Incat wins order
    For fuel-efficient ferries for Sydney area.
  • Key deal signed for Shell's LNG bunker tanker
    Newbuilding under construction at a South Korean shipyard.
  • More LNG-fuelled vessels planned for Shanghai
    Transport official: LNG-powered vessels ready by 2017.
  • EU backs Finnish bunkering project
    With 30% funding on total investment costs.
  • Certas grows bunkering business
    With the addition of a new MGO storage and refuelling point in UK.
  • Increase in LNG-fuelled vessels at Shanghai by 2017
    Transport official estimates 135 LNG-fuelled vessels to be operational.
  • Grounded vessel to be de-bunkered
    Vessel ran aground off Sweden's west coast on September 19.
  • Study highlights 'environmental trade-offs' for using LNG fuel
    'Shows the need for investments in low methane leakage infrastructure'.

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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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