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BRIEFS
February 25, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Dock deal looks like union won right to fire labour arbitrators
  • Intra-Asia rates hit 4-year low as China demand falls in tonnage flood
  • Long Beach and Seattle-Tacoma post plunging January box volumes
  • Wary Euro shippers say CMA CGM-Hamburg Sud tie-up 'needs watching'
  • Hamburg Sud buys Chile's CCNI pending regulatory approval
  • Brazilian marine pilots want curb ship sizes calling at Santos
  • Seaspan quarterly profit down 145pc, but revenue up 10.1pc
  • Kalmar software supplies 4 automated guided vehicles for PSA Singapore
  • Bathroom fitting importers pay US$3 million for evading US Customs duties
  • Agility Fairs & Events division wins new contract with ExCeL London
  • Obama plan to end Cuba sanctions raises hopes, but most see long wait
  • Threatened oil supply storm calmed by developing nation growth: study
  • Japan Post buys Toll in bid to rival FedEx, UPS, DHL, Alibaba, Singpost
  • Package delivery by drones doomed under new FAA safety rules
  • Probe presents interim report on Ethiopian cargo plane January 10 crash

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Custom brokers benefited by BCHAA's Knowledge Series Seminar
  • Dangerous Goods in Reefers
  • MSC to start direct service between India & China
  • V. Arjoon Shipping organises trade get-together in Mumbai
  • INR recovers marginally against dollar
  • Mumbai to get quick infrastructure boost

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Pyle named regional LTL carrier of the year
  • Omnimare snaps up Malaysian company
  • La Poste testing hydrogen-powered truck
  • Representative for Southeast Asia
  • Korean Air adds capacity to Italy
  • Rhenus completes CFND take over
  • Omnitrax acquires Peru Industrial Railroad
  • World Courier opens Melbourne facility
  • Seko opens eighth office in UK
  • Entering the Portuguese market
  • First war risks mutual for Singapore
  • Freightliner lands major Middle East contract
  • FCS handling for China Southern Cargo
  • Singapore extends maritime incentives

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • UNHCR: Continue sea rescues but safeguard crew
    The UN's refugee agency has told IHS Maritime that it supports continued sea rescues but that the safety of seafarers should be an equal priority for Europe. A spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that the agency recognised the considerable "strain" that the
  • Engineer sentenced for pollution crimes
    A 47-year-old Philippine national who served as chief engineer on board a Japanese car carrier has been sentenced to eight months in a US prison for MARPOL violations. The prison term for Noly Torato Vidad, to be followed by a year of supervised release, was for obstructing justice and illegally
  • Seaspan's adjusted profit is up 20%
    Containership lessor Seaspan has reported improved operating results and an increased dividend, yet its shares remain under pressure. After market close on 23 February, the company posted net income of USD27.8 million for 4Q14 against USD68.2 million for 4Q13. Excluding special items, adjusted net
  • SEACOR's Lorentzen steps down
    Industry veteran Oivind Lorentzen III has resigned from his post as chief executive officer of NYSE-listed SEACOR Holdings. Lorentzen, who came aboard as CEO in 2010 and was honoured as the Connecticut Maritime Association Commodore in 2012, will continue as a non-executive director and vice
  • UK club says tough line sees owners walk away
    One of the biggest protection and indemnity clubs (P&I) in the International Group of P&I club has revealed that it took a disciplined stance in the run up the 2015/16 renewals. The UK P&I Club (UK Club) said it had drawn a line in its negotiations with those members with poor claims records to the
  • European shipowners looking to Asia for investment, survey finds
    The European shipping sector is increasingly hopeful that Asian capital providers will come to their rescue, as 80% of executives surveyed place greater importance on the region, HSH Nordbank told IHS Maritime today (24 February). "The Asian shipping industry compared to the European is in a better
  • Bangladesh ferry disaster death toll rises
    The death toll in Bangladesh's passenger ferry tragedy on the river Padma in Manikganj, near Dhaka, has risen to 72. Two more dead bodies were unofficially claimed, soon after official announcement of the recovery of 70 bodies on 23 February. At least five passengers remain missing, Bangladesh
  • Singapore to boost support for maritime sector
    Singapore will increase its support for maritime business sectors through a series of incentives to raise productivity, innovation, and internationalisation. The initiatives are part of the country's plan to "sharpen support" for business as announced by deputy prime minister and finance minister
  • Australia's Port Alma closed by cyclone
    The Australian coal port of Port Alma and Bundaberg on the Queensland central coast remain closed after sustaining cyclone damage over the weekend. "We are checking navigation aids at both these ports but flood waters are slowing our progress," a Department of Transport spokesperson told IHS
  • Plummeting Pilbara iron ore prices hit mining majors
    Iron ore junior Atlas Iron has posted a USD1 billion loss, while resources giant BHP Billiton profits have nearly halved as falling iron ore prices continue to pummel Pilbara. In its first-half report for financial year 2015 (FY 2015) released today, BHP Billiton reported that its profits are down
  • TechMarine to acquire Samjin Shipbuilding
    South Korean shipping and marine supplier TechMarine has confirmed with IHS Maritime that it will acquire Samjin Shipbuilding Industries (SSI), which is now under legal management. The country's maritime press reported that TechMarine, established in 1982, is now operating three 9,000 dwt cement
  • MISC receives LNG carriers, extends contracts
    Malaysia-listed international shipping line MISC is expected to receive five new liquid natural gas (LNG) carriers worth USD1.1 billion from South Korean shipbuilders Hyundai Heavy Industries. The five LNG carriers are transferred by MISC's parent company Petroliam Nasional (Petronas), and are
  • Beng Kuang Marine posts loss for FY 2014
    Singapore-listed ship engineering services provider Beng Kuang Marine posted a loss of SGD5.2 million (USD3.88 million) for the full financial year (FY) ended on 31 December 2014. The company has attributed the loss to the weak performance in the company's infrastructure and engineering (IE)

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Nichols Brothers completes EBDG designed ferry
  • Dynamic positioning incident prompts safety alert
  • Seacor announces executive appointments
  • More than 100 ME-GI engines now on order
  • Rolls-Royce books order for new Anchor Recovery Frame
  • Magic pipe case chief engineer gets prison sentence
  • HHI develops LNG carrier fuel gas management system
  • Navy bundles amphibious ship and oiler acquisitions

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Port of Seattle sets open house series to discuss Sea-Tac Airport master plan
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries develops LNG fueling system for vessels
  • JAXPORT board of directors Ok expanded Crowley Liner Services lease
  • NYK adding new car transport run for Mexico, North America, East Asia
  • Parsons Brinkerhoff taps Scott as Ports, Marine Northeast director

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • East Africa must act swiftly to grab LNG market share
    Potential exists for East Africa to become major global exporter, but it won't be straightforward
  • Standard sets up Singapore war risk class
    P&I war cover up to $550m available via Asian shipping hub
  • US cargoes are the future for LNG shipping
    Positives outweigh the negatives, say gas shipping experts
  • Asia ship finance rise 'unstoppable', says HSH's Nieswandt
    European lenders need to look east to stay in the game
  • US west coast congestion 'worse' than 2002 lockout
    It will take at least six weeks to clear backlogs of containers, ports warned
  • Crowley to expand at Jacksonville
    Jones Act shipping line will move to a different terminal and take extra space as it prepares for arrival of new container/ro-ro ships in 2017
  • UK Club makes net gain despite tonnage turnover
    Achieved premium increase well below announced general increase
  • Owners expect continued Asian ship finance push
    Europeans more upbeat on profit and revenue, HSH Nordbank survey finds
  • Aronnax: An equitable adjustment to encourage compliance
    The US has a tough but transparent approach to regulatory non-compliance. Why can't other coastal states copy this model?
  • Standard Club loses 3m gt in renewal round
    But Charles Taylor mutual insists performance was 'very strong'
  • Seaspan posts 56% drop in full-year earnings
    Underlying earnings show growth for the year and fourth quarter

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Cass indices show truckload rates rising, intermodal prices dropping
    Truckload linehaul rates increased steadily while intermodal rail prices dropped in January, according to the latest indices from Cass Information Systems and Avondale Partners. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index rose 7.9 percent year-over-year, a sign the impact of higher contract truckload rate increases is beginning to be felt by shippers, Cass...
  • Matson expects 'modestly higher' profit this year as its service is praised
    Matson posted increases in profit for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014 and said it expects "modestly higher" operating results in 2015, aside from the company's pending acquisition of Horizon Line's Alaska service. The outlook comes as some forwarders are praising Matson for performing solidly during the still-ongoing...
  • US truck tonnage rises 1.2 percent in January, ATA says
    For-hire truck tonnage increased 1.2 percent from December last month and jumped 6.6 percent on easy comparisons with the storm-wracked month a year ago, pushing the American Trucking Associations For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index to an all-time high. "Truck tonnage continued to improve in January, marking the fourth straight gain totaling 3.5...
  • US trailer orders drop from peak, but stay strong, FTR says
    Orders for new trailers in the U.S. rolled in more slowly in January, returning to a more normal, seasonal pace after several months of breakneck growth. Trailer orders soared in the third and fourth quarters as stronger industrial output generated higher U.S. freight demand. The U.S. economy grew 4.6 percent in...
  • Home Depot says stores supplied despite West Coast delays
    Retailer Home Depot said its import shipments have been delayed by West Coast port delays but that it has been able to adjust its supply chain to keep stores supplied. Executives of Home Depot, the largest home-improvement retailer, commented during an analysts' call Tuesday following announcement of the company's fourth quarter...
  • Less container ship capacity forecast to be scrapped
    Less container ship capacity is expected to be scrapped this year, as the price of steel continues to drop and the pool of older vessels shrinks, analysts say. Last year, 378,000 TEUs were removed from the world fleet. This year, however, that number is expected to drop to around 300,000 TEUs,...
  • Study finds wide range in DC operating costs
    Annual costs to operate a hypothetical 500,000-square-foot distribution center with 150 employees could range from $11.3 million to $15 million among U.S. cities surveyed by a national site-selection company. The most expensive DC location on the list was Stoughton, Massachusetts, with estimated annual costs of $15 million for labor, electricity, amortized...
  • Greece's U-turn on privatization allows Piraeus port sale
    Greece's pledge on Tuesday not to halt ongoing and planned privatizations has paved the way for the sale of the state's stakes in the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki, Athens airport and rail freight companies. The green light for privatization, contained in a list of planned reforms to secure a four-month...
  • Shippers advised to press for drayage cost limits in contracts
    WASHINGTON - Shippers can better avoid getting hit with higher costs from unscrupulous ocean carriers by insuring contracts don't allow carriers to hike drayage and other costs just because port congestion pushes up delivery rates, possibly triggering demurrage charges, especially on door delivery shipments, a maritime attorney said. A handful of...
  • Maersk tipped for second share buy-back, disposals
    Maersk Group is tipped to announce its second share buy-back in six months on Wednesday when it unveils fourth-quarter 2014 results that are likely to be dominated by surging container shipping profits. Maersk also might unveil fresh disposals of non-core assets as it focuses on four key businesses - container shipping,...
  • CN, Unifor reach tentative agreement, avoiding lockout
    Canadian National Railway late Monday night withdrew its threat to lock out 4,800 union members after the railroad reached a tentative labor agreement with Unifor. A lockout could have hampered intermodal service as the second-largest Canadian railroad experiences a surge of volume from U.S. shippers diverting cargo through Canadian ports, namely...
  • Seaspan reports 56 percent drop in net profit
    HONG KONG - Seaspan's net profit for 2014 fell 56 percent year-over-year to $131.2 million, although the container ship owner reported that its "normalised net earnings" grew by 14.6 percent to $139.1 once the results were adjusted to account for items it did not consider representative of its operating performance.Normalized...
  • China satisfies robust Iranian demand for consumer goods, Seabury finds
    HONG KONG - Trade between China and Iran has been growing at almost 40 percent a year since 2012, driven by rapidly rising consumer demand, according to a Seabury Group study.Iranian imports have been "artificially low" because of economic sanctions, and Michel Looten, Seabury director of maritime, said imports lost...
  • Shippers assess Asia-US strategy as dust settles on West Coast labor dispute
    HONG KONG - Los Angeles-Long Beach will always be a vital U.S. gateway, but the nine-month labor dispute that helped bring West Coast ports to the brink of being shutdown is making shippers and industry analysts take a hard look at the trans-Pacific supply chain.Following the agreement reached on Feb....
  • Trade unlikely to be seriously affected by DHS shutdown despite warnings
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspectors check container at Port of Baltimore.A looming shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security could put U.S. international trade, not just national security, at risk, President Obama warned Monday, though in reality trade at ports of entry will not be delayed even in the...
  • ILWU, PMA and mayors of LA, Long Beach seek to rebuild trust
    After months of bitter negotiations, and with a tentative waterfront contract that is barely three days old, Southern California political, labor and management leaders on Monday said they will focus now on returning the largest U.S. port complex to normal operations. "Trade is growing. Let's get back to doing what we...
  • Cross-border trade bill takes aim at US-Mexico congestion
    WASHINGTON - A newly introduced U.S. House bill would allow shippers to pay for additional Customs staffing and extended gate times at the entire U.S.-Mexico border, and not just at ports of entry in Texas as they can now. The new legislation - introduced by Texas lawmakers Republican Sen. John...

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Wang sees 'no hesitation'
    Seaspan chief executive Gerry Wang says he sees "no hesitation" by liner operators to add large and fuel efficient modern ships to their fleets.
  • Will Philly roll the dice?
    Forecasters who track the Jones Act tanker and containership markets are anxiously awaiting the release of Aker Philadelphia Shipyard's fourth-quarter earnings report.
  • Agents of change
    A growing number of Jones Act product tankers have been pursuing crude cargoes in recent years but this may change when fresh tonnage enters the market, a leading brokerage told clients today.
  • BP exports condensates
    The crude market is rife with speculation that BP has started to export condensates from the US to Europe.
  • Farstad stacks four
    A leading Norwegian offshore contractor has been forced to lay-up more tonnage in response to turbulence in its core markets.
  • Chandris tanker cited
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has accused a suezmax controlled by Chandris, a Greek bulker and tanker operator, of discharging oily waste at sea.
  • UDSC CEO suspended
    Ukraine's ministry of infrastructure has suspended the CEO of cargoship owner Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDSC).
  • NewLead seals COA
    Diversified Greek operator NewLead Holdings has lined up a contract-of-affreightment for one of its bitumen carriers.
  • Chelsea signs new deal
    Chelsea Shipping of the Philippines has signed a five-year contract to supply jet fuel to Cebu Pacific.
  • Finnlines slows in fourth
    Finnish ro-ro operator Finnlines has seen its profit momentum come to a halt in the fourth quarter, but its full-year result is well ahead of 2013.
  • MISC deal backed
    Malaysian owner MISC's deal to acquire five LNG carrier newbuilding contracts from its parent has been positively received by Hong Leong Bank.
  • Middle East routes safe
    Key shipping routes in the Middle East are not currently at risk from Isis (Islamic State) or instability in Yemen, according to a US naval commander.
  • Drugs seized on tanker
    The Colombian navy has arrested two suspected drugs traffickers who concealed cocaine on a Prisco Singapore tanker.
  • MBC falls to loss
    Robert Kuok-controlled Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has posted a loss for the fourth quarter as costs rose.
  • Hachiuma engineer jailed
    A Hachiuma Steamship chief engineer has been jailed for eight months in the US for discharging oily waste from a car carrier.
  • Lorentzen steps down
    Oivind Lorentzen is resigning as Seacor Holdings CEO to become non-executive vice chairman.
  • Kanal Istanbul cut back?
    Turkey's Kanal Istanbul project is still on the political agenda, but it may end up being shorter than originally planned.
  • Asian finance attracts
    Ship finance is becoming a hugely important reason for entering Asian markets rather than proximity to growing freight markets according to a new survey and report by HSH Nordbank.
  • Cuba ferries coming?
    A former air force pilot is planning to re-start a ferry run to Cuba.
  • Bulkers for Baosource
    China's Huahai Heavy Industry has won an order for two mini-bulkers from a domestic operator.
  • Start-up plots crossing
    A ferry start-up is eyeing a Channel route vacated by Condor Ferries.
  • CNCo moves into cement
    China Navigation Company (CNCo) has ordered its first ever self-discharging cement carrier on the back of a long-term charter.
  • Budget boost for shipping
    Singapore is set to improve tax incentives for shipowners in a bid to maintain the country's position as a major maritime centre.
  • Seaspan ends on a low
    Seaspan has booked a near 60% decline in net earnings for the last quarter of 2014, figures released late Monday show.
  • PACD drops dividend
    Pacific Drilling has dropped plans to initiate a dividend due to the turmoil in the offshore drilling industry.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Port Disruption Damage Ticker
  • L.A., Long Beach backlog may take 3 months to clear
  • Economist says West Coast port disruption dinged 4Q GDP
  • Congressional showdown on immigration threatens DHS funding
  • Portland terminal says ILWU not supplying labor
  • FMC reviews 37 OTI license applications
  • Service Announcements: NYK, Old Dominion, and Finnair and IAG Cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
  • Stripping sulphur has only 'minor effect' on distillate fuel's energy content
    Change has improved air quality by reducing sulphur emission, says EIA.
  • Tanker hijacked in Indonesia found in Philippines
    Vessel was discovered grounded near Mati City.
  • HHI develops LNG carrier-fuel management system
    Unit can help LNG carriers save up to 50% on fuel costs, says firm.
  • Petronet pins hopes on LNG-fuelled ships
    But firm's bunkering terminal faces challenge.
  • USCG accuses Suezmax of dumping oily waste at sea
    'Inconsistencies' found between ship's sounding logs and oil record book entries.
  • Core earnings down slightly for Hungarian energy producer
    Low crude prices help buoy downstream business.
  • New vessel will help CMA CGM 'reduce its carbon footprint'
    'The CMA CGM Rhone is equipped with the latest environmental technologies.'
  • Canada grants tax incentives to LNG sector
    Enable firms to recover startup capital costs more quickly.
  • New hybrid order for CMAL
    Same propulsion system used by other ferry.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints Sales Manager in Singapore office
    KPI Bridge Oil Singapore is 'looking for qualified staff with bunker trading experience'.
  • Ship's officer jailed in oil discharge case
    US court jails chief engineer of car carrier.
  • Bunker forum will 'showcase Gibraltar', says Port Captain
    Petromedia speakers to address the IBIA event.
  • Fuel oil winning back market share from LNG
    South Korean power stations burning fuel oil in place of liquefied natural gas.
  • Ship agency marks LNG as marine fuel down for bright future
    UK based company envisages global role.
  • Glander International Bunkering expands Geneva office
    'Benedict will bring great energy and knowledge to our company', says CEO.
  • New UK bunker facility comes on stream
    Facility anticipated to serve as a 'major fuelling point'.
  • Update: Salvors prepare to debunker grounded vessel
    Crew making final preparations for the operation, says MCA spokesman.
  • P&I Club: Bunker tanks pose heat damage risk to cargoes
    Vessel type most at risk is bulk carrier, says The Swedish Club.
  • Singapore: Weaker wholesale bunkering figures
    Sector posts double-digit fall over the year.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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