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August 25, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cash-strapped Athens may raise tonnage tax 4pc for Greek foreign-flag ships
  • Weak Chinese packaging demand causes plummeting US wastepaper exports
  • US Pacific ports win back trade from east coast rivals as old normal returns
  • Duisburg climbs up the box port volume rankings while others lack traction
  • China Exim Bank puts up US$690 million for ten Jinhai HI 10,000-TEUers
  • DP World reaffirms Indian commitment during Prime Minister Modi's UAE visit
  • DP World rubs off reports of Vallarpadam, Kochi terminal pull out
  • Lowest paid ILWU dockers earn more than lawyers, FBI agents and doctors
  • Terminal handling box fee hike to reap windfall for Westports and Northport
  • Now 4pc of seafarers, women look to London International Shipping Week
  • Qantas back in black with US$195.3 million profit after $1.9 billion loss
  • Oz Competition Consumer Commission okays Qantas-China Eastern deal
  • Born-again Air Djibouti takes flight to Somalia, soon to Paris and Mumbai
  • Finnair unveils 12 routes in greater Europe, Arctic and Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • DNV GL releases new class notation for gas bunkering operation from ship-to-ship
  • Hapag-Lloyd betting big on reefers
  • Idle containership fleet up to 149 units totaling 3,77,000 TEUs
  • MISC Berhad to divest 50 pc shareholding in VTTI B.V.
  • MSC Australia Express Service begins calling DP World London Gateway
  • Rates continue to slump
  • Rising demand & bigger ships driving container port investment boom, says report
  • ZIM registers impressive Q2 results
  • Centre hikes onion MEP to $ 700 per tonne
  • Anil Diggikar is new Chairman of JNPT
  • Enigmatic Railways
  • Railways' now offering private freight terminals
  • Centre imposes anti-dumping duty on caustic soda from China & Korea
  • Centre not to sign protocol with Russia immediately to export dairy products
  • Goa miners seek 10 pc export duty reduction on low-grade iron ore
  • Govt plans to help boost exports
  • Govt to launch portal to help domestic steel producers from cheap imports
  • INR plunges to 66.72 against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Big gain for windy city
  • Surprising changes at Imperial
  • Cargomaster crash in Caribbean
  • Plague of trucks on German roads?
  • New hoisting gear for Bronka
  • General cargo alliance expanding
  • Zim upping earnings
  • Sizeable cargo gains ex Dubai
  • New structure to optimise operations
  • Two new leading lights for BSM
  • UK's NHS to curb logistics costs
  • Freight contributes to Air Serbia's growth
  • US agency president appointed
  • Full speed ahead with short line refurbishment
  • Fedex and TNT moving ever closer

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • Port of Oakland guarded on congestion scheme
    Limiting a congestion mitigation scheme to an initial one-year term may be the best way to assess its benefits for carriers and shippers, according to the Port of Oakland. In a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Port of Oakland executive director Chris Lytle said that the scheme
  • Recycling back in business
    Ship recycling markets largely returned to normal trading this week (week 34, commencing 17 August), with six vessels sold for recycling according to demolition records held by IHS Maritime. Three bulk carriers, one container/ro-ro ship, one general cargo ship and a vehicle carrier were snapped up
  • Indonesian coal output doubts adds to dry bulk woes
    Dark clouds are gathering again on the dry bulk market as analysts say Indonesian coal production could fall by a fifth and that dry bulk trade could only grow by 4.2% this year. "After collecting data from about 90 ports and terminals covering more than 80% of global trade in coal and iron ore, we
  • MISC sells 50% stake in VTTI for USD830 million
    Malaysia-listed shipowner MISC has disposed of its 50% stake in VTTI back to Vitol Group for USD830 million. MISC acquired 50% of VTTI for USD735 million in May 2010. The disposal agreement was signed by MISC's wholly owned subsidiary MTTI with Vitol Investment Partnership's wholly owned
  • Rig deliveries to peak in 2016
    Delayed deliveries of rigs completed in 2015 indicate a possible peak in 2016. The oil shock and the subsequent plunge in demand for newly built rigs and drillships has resulted in drilling companies pushing back deliveries or cancelling orders. IHS Maritime's Sea-Web.com data show that 72 rigs
  • Two dead, seven injured in DSME Fire
    Two workers died and seven others were injured when a fire broke out in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) yard in Okpo, South Korea, on 24 August. A very large gas carrier (VLGC) under construction at Dock No 2 had burst into flames at 09:45 local time, said DSME. The flames
  • Busan eyes LNG bunkering by 2020
    An LNG bunkering terminal will be up and running in Busan New Port by 2020. South Korean shipping company Polaris Shipping will build the facility with a KRW600 billion (USD500 million) investment. The terminal will occupy a 185,700 m² site in Busan New Port and is to have four berths and two LNG
  • Tianjin port's 1H15 profit up 11% y/y
    Shanghai-listed Tianjin port posted profit of CNY665.6 million (USD104.75 million) for the January-June 2015 period, an increase of 10.67% year on a year (y/y). The company's revenue for the same period declined 19.5% y/y to CNY8.6 billion, while its earnings per share increased 11% y/y to CNY0.40.
  • Fortescue Metals' profit plummets 88%
    Fortescue Metals recorded an 88% drop in profit in its financial year (FY) 2015 report released on 24 August. Net profit after tax fell from USD2.74 billion in FY 2014 to USD316 million in FY 2015. Fortescue iron ore shipped out of Australia's Pilbara rose from 118.4 million tonnes in FY 2014 to
  • Wan Hai posts $97.3m profit for 1H15
    Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines recorded profit of TWD3.2 billion (USD97.3 million) for the January-June 2015 period, a surge of 82.47% on a year ago. The carrier's revenue for the same period was TWD33.7 billion, while its earnings per share nearly doubled to TWD1.42 from a year earlier. Wan Hai
  • SITC profits rise 27.3% in 1H15
    Hong Kong-listed box carrier SITC International Holdings' profits rose 27.3% year on year (y/y) to USD71.3 million in the first six months of 2015, mainly because of a cut in fuel costs. Revenues dropped 1.0% y/y to USD651.2 million during the same period, as a result of a decrease in container
  • Jaya plunges to full-year loss of $1.04m
    Singapore-listed shipowner Jaya Holdings posted a full-year loss of SGD1.67 million (USD1.04 million) for the financial year 2015, compared with a full-year loss of SGD19.5 million a year earlier. Jaya stated that it has completed the disposal of all its subsidiaries to Mermaid Marine Australia on
  • Six piracy incidents in straits of Singapore, Malacca in two days
    There were six piracy incidents in the straits of Malacca and Singapore on 21 and 22 August, according to the Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy organisation ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC). Authorities believe the same group, comprising four to five perpetrators armed with knives,
  • Qingdao Port International's profit up 26.9% y/y in 1H15
    Hong Kong-listed Qingdao Port International, a listed unit of Qingdao Port Group, said its profits grew 26.9% year on year (y/y) to CNY1.1 billion (USD171.9 million) in the first six months of 2015 on cost cuts. The company's revenues also rose 0.4% y/y to CNY3.6 billion owing to growth in

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • Container terminals are a better bet for investors than their box line customers
  • Analysis: ATSG needs organic growth, and lots of it, to deliver more value to investors

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • RoPax aborts delivery voyage to get new engine installed
  • EcoCoasters to have seawater lubed propeller shaft bearings
  • BMT Designers & Planners has new President
  • MARAD approves $12 million Title XI guarantee
  • Six ships hit in string of Straits TSS pirate attacks

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • MarAd program backs construction of three oceangoing deck barges
  • ZIM releases numbers for second quarter 2015
  • Washington border ports of entry remain open despite multiple wildfires
  • Port of Olympia Commission to meet in small Thurston County cities
  • Panama Canal Authority shelves second draft restriction

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • Marine insurers face huge Tianjin blast exposure
    Overall bill likely to be in the $2bn ballpark, although split with other lines
  • Zim names head of new US agency
    Move reflects shift in carrier's focus
  • BMT subsidiary to seek growth under Kai Skvarla
    New president to focus on developing fresh commercial markets
  • Gard appoints three new chief underwriting officers
    Promotions for Pettersen, Nilssen and Kroneberg
  • Bronka gets Liebherr gantry cranes
    First two of eventual four now delivered
  • One dead, one missing in DSME dry dock blaze
    Two LPG vessels were being built at the dock
  • Torm shareholders to overhaul board
    New directors likely to reflect changed ownership structure, with former J. Lauritzen head Janholt set to join
  • Weekend piracy attacks spike in Malacca and Singapore straits
    Pirates board five ships, stealing crew effects on one
  • SITC posts a 27% increase in profits as intra-Asia volumes rise
    Seafreight logistics revenues stay flat, but costs drop
  • Panama Canal postpones second draught restriction
    First restriction on September 8 remains in force
  • Bending ministers' ears
    London International Shipping Week will attract politicians and civil servants. Let us hope they learn something about our essential industry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • MOL (America) Inc. establishes shipment management center
    AUGUST 24, 2015 - MOL (America) Inc. is pleased to introduce the creation of a new Shipment Management Center (SMC). The new SMC functions will take effect on August 31, 2015 and are spread throughout existing office locations in Atlanta, Georgia and Lombard, Illinois. The SMC will be the single entry...
  • New cranes will allow Bronka to handle post-Panamax vessels better
    The cranes arriving at the Port of Bronka.Two cranes that arrived last week at Russia's new deep-sea Port of Bronka will allow the port serving nearby St. Petersburg to better handle post-Panamax vessels. The two cranes are the first of four that will be installed in time for the opening of...
  • More carriers may exit North America-to-Med trade, Drewry says
    Container shipping between the Mediterranean and North America has turned into a largely one-way trade, creating financial losses for carriers and forcing them to consider drastic capacity cuts. Westbound shipments from Europe to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico were up 4.6 percent year-to-year during the first half of this year, according...
  • George Goldman has been appointed as ZIM U.S.A agency president
    In line with ZIM's strategy to expand its Trans Pacific activities and the organizational structure in all other AREAS, ZIM has established an independent U.S.A. agency, which will increase focus and attention on the company's U.S.A. business. The new agency will be led by Mr. George Goldman, who has been...
  • ECM Training Services, LLC announces expert panel for upcoming LNG seminar
    Norwalk, CT -- ECM Training Services, LLC, in conjunction with Galway Group, will hold an interactive training seminar entitled "Pursuing ECA Compliance: Is LNG as a Marine Fuel Viable?" September 22 -23, 2015, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. A distinguished group of industry experts, who are influencing the way...
  • Logistics plus begins 20th year of operations
    ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA - Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, will be celebrating the company's 20th year of operations over the next twelve months. The company is planning a variety of customer promotions and employee events in the coming year in recognition of its forthcoming...
  • Bary, PR exec with an air freight focus, dies at 85
    Shura Bary, principal at The Bary Group, a public relations firm that represented some of the largest airfreight companies in the industry, died Aug. 6 in his San Francisco home from complications of Type 1 diabetes. He was 85. Bary was born in Brooklyn, New York, where his parents emigrated after...
  • Teamsters in Portland lose another bid to unionize Con-way terminal
    Con-way Freight workers in Portland, Oregon voted not to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters last week, marking the seventh outright defeat for the union in its attempt to organize workers at the second-largest stand-alone U.S. less-than-truckload carrier. The Teamsters have won National Labor Relations Board elections at three Con-way Freight...
  • Pirates attack two container ships in Southeast Asia
    Maersk Lebu. Credit: FotofliteUnderscoring Southeast Asia's new role as the world's piracy hot spot, pirates attacked six vessels, including two container ships, in the straits of Malacca and Singapore Friday and Saturday Authorities believe the same group, comprising four to five perpetrators armed with knives, were behind all six incidents, according...
  • CEVA taps former Unilever exec as CFO
    Supply chain management company CEVA has named Arjan Kaaks, who has extensive executive experience at major retailers, including Unilever, as chief financial officer. Kaaks will replace retiring CFO Rubin McDougal, who's been with CEVA for the past six years. Kaaks joins the company from Maxeda DIY Group, a private equity-owned business...
  • Widespread inventory 'de-stocking' softens US freight markets
    An inventory correction or "de-stocking" is under way in the U.S., as manufacturers and retailers attempt to whittle down inventories of components and goods. That correction is cutting into freight volumes moving by rail and on highways this summer, as shippers pull from existing stocks before placing new orders, sources...
  • Livingston International executive appointed to AAEI Board of Governors
    CHICAGO - The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), an organization representing U.S. companies engaged in global trade, appointed Cora Di Pietro, vice president and general manager, consulting, for Livingston International to its newly elected Board of Governors. In her new position, Di Pietro will serve on the finance committee...
  • Global container terminals forecast to handle 168 million TEUs more by 2019
    Increasing container demand of 4.5 percent annually through 2019 and the cascading of larger ships on to smaller trades will require marine terminals to invest to handle another 168 million 20-foot equivalent units. The global shipping consultancy Drewry expects Asia will account for over 60 percent of this growth in global...
  • Panama Canal: Lock cracks unlikely to delay expansion schedule
    Discovery of cracks in one of the new Panama Canal locks is not expected to affect the waterway's scheduled mid-2016 opening to larger ships, the Panama Canal Authority said. "At this time and based on preliminary evaluations, the project's completion timeline as well as the expected date for commercial operations are...
  • Wan Hai Lines inches up despite softer pricing
    Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines second-quarter profit grew 0.9 percent to $33.4 million even as pricing softened. Wan Hai saw its second-quarter volume grow 7.1 percent year-over-year to 900,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units while revenue fell 1 percent to $500 million in the same period. The average freight rate of Wan Hai Lines' Asia...
  • Economic slumps, strikes and storms can't slow reefer trade growth
    HONG KONG - Global refrigerated container trade appears to be unstoppable, growing steadily over the past decade as the business shrugs off economic downturns, severe weather and port strikes, according to Drewry.Drewry said its latest Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review & Forecast revealed that worldwide perishable reefer trade increased by...
  • Profits up but revenue hard to find for intra-Asia's SITC
    Intra-Asia specialist carrier SITC.HONG KONG - Intra-Asia specialist shipping line SITC International Holdings reported a first-half net profit growth of 27 percent compared to the same period last year as container volumes increased by more than 6 percent and bunker prices scraped the bottom of the barrel.Yet even though the...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • US shipping stocks slide
    Depressed European shipping stock shares have passed on the baton to their US counterparts.
  • China buying more
    Australian miner Rio Tinto expects to deliver 240m tonnes of iron ore to China this year, up from 200m tonnes in 2014.
  • Diana in panamax deal
    Diana Shipping has secured employment for one of its panamaxes at a slightly lower price than the present spot market.
  • Tractor tows ferry
    A Norwegian ferry needed a tow from an unusual source after it broke down off Vaerlandet.
  • Two dead in DSME fire
    Two workers have died after a blaze broke out on a VLGC at South Korea's troubled shipbuilder DSME.
  • PSV rates dive again
    The poor North Sea platform supply vessel (PSV) market has taken another lurch for the worse as owners looked for work in the UK.
  • Shipping feels Chinese pain
    The Chinese Stock Exchange panic has spread into the European market, taking a toll on the share price of major shipping companies.
  • Shipping Forecast set fair
    UK's Met Office to carry on providing data for iconic British broadcast to seafarers.
  • One dead in DSME fire
    A worker has died after a blaze broke out on a VLGC at South Korea's troubled shipbuilder DSME.
  • Tanker double for Yixing
    Singapore's Yixing Group has marked its entry into shipping with an order for two tankers in China.
  • Search suspended
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has suspended a search for a crewman lost overboard from a Great Lakes bulker near Ludington.
  • STNG boosts MR book
    Scorpio Tankers has boosted its medium range (MR) tanker newbuilding orderbook as it abandoned plans to build handymaxes.
  • Seven hurt in DSME fire
    Seven workers have been injured in a fire at South Korea's troubled shipbuilder DSME.
  • Communication breakdown
    A delay in summoning a medical team may have contributed to the death by drowning of a passenger on a Princess Cruise Line cruiseship.
  • d'Amico buys back
    Italy's d'Amico International Shipping has bought back 200,000 of its own shares, as part of its general repurchase scheme launched in 2011.
  • Fletcher bust then reborn
    Weak offshore market forces Scottish PSV owner into administration; Grovepoint steps in to take it over.
  • DSME tackles fire
    Blaze broke out in part of Geoje yard currently building vessels including LPG tankers.
  • Cost cutting buoys SITC
    SITC, the Chinese intra-Asian liner specialist, has seen interim profit increase by over a quarter thanks to reduced operating costs.
  • Swiber to redeem bond
    Swiber Holdings says that it intends to fully redeem its 9.75% senior perpetual securities on the first call date of 25 September 2015.
  • Singapore piracy blitz
    Maersk and Navig8 ships amongst those targeted, with potential for more to come.
  • Second restriction delayed
    The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) has delayed a planned second draft restriction due to heavier than expected rainfall.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • HHLA reports steady first-half profits
  • Rise of a fallen star
  • Upcoming tsunami - Part 3: shippers
  • The more things change
  • Blowing in the wind
  • The plumbing behind e-commerce
  • Port parallels
  • Air cargo gridlock
  • GT Nexus goes ERP route
  • EU, Vietnam ink FTA
  • Commerce finds uncoated paper import dumping
  • Port Canaveral invests in warehousing to attract shippers
  • Industry officials oppose San Francisco Pilots rate increase

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 24, 2015
  • New head to lead Aegean Marine's US West Coast operations
    Keith Richardson is now based in Los Angeles.
  • Eco-bearings to be used on biofuel-powered ships
    EcoCoaster vessels will use seawater lubricated bearings instead of oil.
  • Board shake up for Torm
    Changes follow end of restructuring process.
  • Main bunker grade fuel oil hovers above $200
    China jitters and ample supply pull down price.
  • Main grade fuel oil hovers above $200
    China jitters and ample supply pull down price.
  • Vopak: Double-digit H1 growth with lower oil prices
    Global expansion underway.
  • Ridgebury books quarterly profit
    Reduced bunker fuel costs help lift performance.
  • Bunker fuel on wreck poses Rena-type pollution
    Despite sinking over 70 years ago.
  • Grindrod profits fall
    But marine fuel activities show improvement.
  • Bunkering operations resume at Tianjin
    Marine fuel deliveries back since August 21, source tells Platts Bunkerworld.
  • Law firm comments on 'no lien' bunker supplier case
    Bunker suppliers can have valid maritime lien despite 'no lien' clause and stamp, under certain conditions.
  • Grindrod profits take fall
    Increase in marine fuel activities pulled down by perfrmance in other segments.
  • Winners and losers
    As the OW bankruptcy continues to impact the bunker market, Ian Taylor considers who the eventual 'winners' and 'losers' will be.
  • MISC leaves VTTI joint-venture
    Exits with cash consideration of $830 million.
  • Malacca Strait: Pirates target six ships in 30-hour span
    Ships in area should use 'enhanced vigilance and take extra precautionary measures'.

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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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