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August 27, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • G6 cancels two Asia-Med sailings because of low October demand
  • Hapag-Lloyd back in the black with US$180.9 million profit after 2014 net loss
  • Kerry first half profit up 11pc to US$69.9 million as revenue rise 2pc
  • Hugh chemical explosion China rocks in eastern Shandong province
  • Shippers say scrap slow steaming, but owners fear excess capacity produced
  • 18-metre draft a game changer for German port of Wilhelmshaven
  • Tauranga port annual profit up 1pc to US$52.8 million, revenue flattens
  • Damco to provide logistics services to lift manufacturer KONE
  • Svitzer branches out from Europe, Australia to focus on AMEA
  • European ports to discuss infrastructure development at Rotterdam meet
  • Air China to start 4 weekly Beijing-Mumbai nonstop flights from October 25
  • Boeing sees China demand at 6,330 aircraft worth nearly US$1 trillion
  • Pakistan Customs signs deal to get online with IATA customs clearance EDI

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Ethiopian Shipping Line revives ex-im container traffic at Kandla Port
  • GMS supports DSA stance on beaching
  • NYK's Ship Information Management System recognised with special award
  • United Heavy Lift committed to serve the Indian trade: Lars Rolner
  • AKBTL-operated Tuna port receives 1st fertiliser cargo vessel
  • Major Ports handle 24 pc more thermal coal in April-July
  • Tacoma & Seattle ports launch Northwest Seaport Alliance
  • JM Kothari Multi Modal Logistics commences domestic container operations at DICT
  • Visakhapatnam can be developed as a major logistics centre: Sitharaman
  • GAIL (I) may revive LNG supply deal with Iran signed in 2005
  • INR turns moderately weak against dollar

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Greening up Britain with eco-vans
  • Mosolf Group mourning loss of company founder
  • In a clinch with Aussie dockers
  • Rolling between China and Europe
  • Unusual measures to enhance port accessibility
  • Canada Post: parcels up, revenues down
  • Airport upgrade in Northern Namibia
  • Dutch helmsman for German shipping company
  • New sailing augments Gothenburg's offer
  • Meticulous carrier maintaining standards
  • Logistics outsourcing service in place
  • Imperial closing business year on optimistic note
  • First carrier to operate both types of the B747-8
  • Nat-ops manager recruited in Japan
  • HL maintains profitable course in H1/2015 Shipping
  • New owner for short line rail operator

IHS Maritimeweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Frontline 2012 posts higher Q2 profit
    Frontline 2012 has reported an improved second-quarter net profit, although its first-half performance sagged from the same period last year. Lifted by better earnings from its growing product tanker fleet, the company's second-quarter net profit totalled USD136.6 million, up from USD23.1 million
  • Tianjin cost set to eclipse Costa Concordia
    An explosion and fire that devastated the Chinese port of Tianjin could cost the insurance industry more than USD2 billion, its estimated bill from the Costa Concordia, according to ISA Surveys. For the Tianjin disaster, the marine cargo surveyor estimates that motor losses alone will top USD300
  • Tanjung Offshore returns to profit in Q2
    Tanjung Offshore posted a net profit of MYR1.7 million (USD400,000) for the second quarter of 2015, reversing a loss of MYR1.2 million in the same quarter last year. But the Malaysia-listed offshore services provider's earnings have slipped with the completion of various engineering equipment
  • Suez Canal tailbacks from grounded bulker ease
    Suez Canal traffic is now moving freely in both directions, after the grounding of a southbound bulk carrier on 25 August had caused delays and tailbacks. Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) told IHS Maritime that the 175,620 dwt Mineral Faith, which grounded at 14.30 at KM101, has yet to be refloated
  • Busan eyes 2.8 million cruise passengers by 2020
    South Korea's Busan port has set a goal of welcoming 2.8 million visitors annually by 2020. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Busan Port Authority announced this target on 26 August with the inauguration of a new passenger terminal. "The opening of the new international passenger terminal
  • Havyard reports 'low expectations' with Q2 loss
    Havyard has reported a second-quarter loss, despite cutting its working week and diversifying production amid a tough market for offshore services. The listed Norwegian shipbuilding group posted a second-quarter net loss of NOK14 million (USD1.7 million), reversing a profit of NOK15 million a year
  • Vietnam to approve dredging project at Cai Mep
    Vietnam's shipping department has drafted a proposal to dredge Cai Mep via the Thi Vai passage for 100,000 dwt vessels. The department expects the dredging project to cost about VND6.4 trillion (USD283 million) and is seeking approval from Vietnam's ministry of transport. In the meantime, the
  • HHI yard at a standstill over wage freeze
    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) suspended production at its Ulsan shipyard on 26 August after workers downed tools over a proposed wage freeze. HHI's management told the union during negotiations on 27 July that the company cannot afford to increase remuneration amid the current market. "It would
  • Frontline seeks M&A opportunities
    Frontline is looking to grow further through "acquisition and consolidation", its board has revealed after the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator swung back into profit. Part of John Fredriksen's business empire, Frontline had announced on 2 July its agreement to merge with Frontline 2012 to form an
  • Oriental Energy clinches VLGC deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts
    Shenzhen-listed Oriental Energy, a Chinese liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader, has secured a vessel chartering deal with Hartmann Schiffahrts, which was approved by its shareholders. The deal over five very large gas carriers (VLGCs) was approved by its shareholders in the first half of 2015, a
  • Coastal Contract's net profit tumbles 27.8%
    Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Coastal Contract's net profit for the second quarter of 2015 declined 27.8% year on year (y/y) to MYR34.8 million (USD8.2 million), while its revenue dipped 32.3% y/y to MYR164 million. Similarly, its gross profit also declined 36% y/y to MYR31.4 million. The company
  • China to cut seven shipping-related expenses
    The Chinese government will slash seven shipping-related charges beginning 1 October. The Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on 24 August announced that the seven are: port fee, escort fee for special vessels and marine projects, temporary ship registration

The Loadstarweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Hapag-Lloyd: 'profits from a challenging Q2 prove our merger with CSAV was right'
  • United spots a gap in domestic market and launches ground handling services

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • And the survey shows: Many seafarers dread port calls
  • USCG to crack down on illegal passenger boats
  • Austal reports record profit
  • NTSB reports on sinking of 34 year old tugboat
  • World's longest cable ferry to go in operation this fall
  • Ulstein launches giant Chouest/Island OCV

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Keel for second Crowley LNG ship laid at VT Halter Marine shipyard
  • US rail freight traffic posts gains during week
  • Inchcape Shipping Services reports Suez Canal delays
  • Construction work expands to evenings at Port of Olympia marine terminal
  • OOCL marks christening of new 8,888 TEU box ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Leading scientist questions IMO focus on black carbon regulation
    Black carbon is a health issue, but not a top cause for global warming, says WCRP chief
  • SFI hikes dividend for third consecutive quarter
    Mixed fleet owner gets profit boost from sale of Horizon Lines paper
  • CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering losses widen
    Losses on impairment of assets surged nearly 378% year on year to Yuan230.1m
  • Cruiseships sail in Arctic waters with no charts
    Expedition cruise operators using crowd-sourced sonar data to gain picture of shallow water depths
  • Major losses up in first half, Cefor finds
    But overall casualty trend remains positive, says Nordic insurance trade body
  • Frontline to answer questions on its merger and markets
    ANALYSIS: Growing trend on Wall Street in favour of larger-cap shipping companies with homogeneous fleets
  • Svitzer orders six ASDs from Turkey's Sanmar
    Move designed to fulfil contractual commitments, says tug giant
  • Allianz hires Rathaur for marine risk role
    Former master has 20 years of industry experience
  • Papaeconomou strengthens Lloyd's List global value
    Experienced industry insider joins Lloyd's List to watch US shipping developments
  • Nordic Shipholding books first-half return to profit
    Tanker operator upgrades forecasts and looks to expansion
  • Frontline sails through second quarter as rates hold steady
    Frontline and Frontline 2012, merged this quarter, are 'in position to start returning cash to shareholders'
  • Dalgaard to head up Gulftainer's ambitious growth plans
    Former DP World executive switches to rival UAE group to develop overseas portfolio
  • Cosco Pacific records 12% growth in first half profit
    Total container throughput increased by 4.2% year on year
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts $181m first-half profit as CSAV benefits kick in
    Update: IPO on hold as stock markets collapse but German line lifts savings forecast from synergies with Chilean line

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Record NY-NJ port volume bodes well for peak season
    The Port of New York-New Jersey posted double-digit container growth again in July, breaking the import record it set in May and illustrating how U.S. West Coast diversions are positioning the top U.S. East Coast port for a healthy peak season. The port saw overall traffic jump 14.1 percent on a...
  • Shippers reducing cargo footprint via mega-ships
    MSC Oscar, the largest container ship currently in service.It is common knowledge by now that shippers and carriers benefit from the lower transportation costs that large container ships offer, but a new report makes a strong argument that mega-ships are significantly reducing the carbon footprint of ocean shipping. This is important...
  • LTL trucker Holland expands, enhances terminal network
    Regional less-than-truckload carrier Holland is upgrading its terminal network, opening a new, built-from-the-ground-up 110-door facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan and working on systemwide improvements to improve freight flow as business levels rise "consistently." The new terminal, which replaces an older, smaller facility, will enhance Holland's service in southwestern Michigan but also...
  • NY-NJ port top loader operator accused of killing fellow worker while drunk
    New Jersey officials say the driver of a top loader was drunk when the heavy equipment struck and killed a dockworker at APM Terminals' facility in the Port of New York and New Jersey earlier this month. Victor Belo, 48, turned himself into the authorities Monday and faces a second-degree charge...
  • US intermodal volume growth hits fastest pace in months
    Last week U.S. intermodal volume growth hit its fastest pace in roughly two months. U.S. intermodal traffic for the week ending Aug. 22 rose 5 percent year-over-year, hitting 278,972 units, according to the Association of American Railroads, the largest U.S. rail lobby. It's the best growth American railroads have seen in...
  • G6 restores Sweden-Asia service as volume builds
    Port of Gothenburg, SwedenThe G6 Alliance is starting a new service from Asia to Sweden, a sign that there are some bright spots on the ailing Asia-Europe trade lane. The weekly service marks the first time the alliance has called the Port of Gothenburg since 2012. While the overall Asia-Europe...
  • Tianjin port explosions could be most expensive maritime disaster
    A building damaged by the Port of Tianjin explosion.An explosion and fire that devastated the Chinese port of Tianjin, the 10th-busiest global container gateway, could cost the insurance industry more than $2 billion, making it one of the most expensive maritime disasters ever, according to a London market underwriter. The catastrophe...
  • G6 restores Sweden-Asia service
    Port of Gothenburg, SwedenThe G6 Alliance is starting a new service from Asia to Sweden, a sign that there are some bright spots on the ailing Asia-Europe trade lane. The weekly service marks the first time the alliance has called the Port of Gothenburg since 2012. While the overall Asia-Europe...
  • Gulftainer taps former Maersk, DP World exec to lead global operations
    Gulftainer has appointed a former Maersk Line and DP World executive as CEO of GT International, its international operations division, as the container terminal operator expands its global footprint. Flemming DalgaardFlemming Dalgaard spent 22 years with Maersk Line in various positions before joining DP World as senior vice president/managing director for...
  • Vietnam moves closer to deepening channel serving Cai Mep
    Tan Cang - Cai Mep Container Terminal, VietnamVietnam's shipping department has drafted a proposal to deepen the Thi Vai passage, allowing Cai Mep container terminal to handle larger vessels. The department, which is seeking approval from Vietnam's Ministry of Transport, expects the dredging project to cost about $283 million and allow...
  • Delaware River ports seek to capitalize on growing volumes
    Come next April, only one container terminal along the Delaware River will be ready to handle the larger post-Panamax ships transiting the new Panama Canal locks. And, although the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in the Port of Philadelphia is preparing to welcome the mega-ships, it won't be able to handle...
  • Hueneme gets $1.5 million in aid to boost Latin, Central Americas traffic
    Reefer operations at Port of HuenemeThe Port of Hueneme has been awarded nearly $1.5 million in U.S. federal dollars to its infrastructure in the hopes of boosting imports and exports - specifically to and from Central and Latin America - through the Southern California port. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker...
  • China repeals shipping-related charges to galvanize trade
    The Chinese government will slash seven shipping-related charges beginning in October in an effort to jump start trade as the government grapples with an economic slowdown. The Ministry of Finance and National Development and Reform Commission Tuesday announced the seven areas would be: port fees, escort fees for special vessels and...
  • JNPT unable to shake congestion in lead up to strike
    Trucks lined up outside JNPT.Logistics providers out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust continue to report excessive truck delays and serious yard congestion at the terminals in India's biggest container gateway, largely the result of a freight buildup following the week-long shutdown of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India. In its latest trade advisory...
  • CEVA launches direct Singapore-New York LCL service
    HONG KONG - CEVA Logistics is developing its global consolidation operations and less-than-container-load services, and has announced the launching of a weekly LCL offering from Singapore to New York.It is CEVA's first guaranteed weekly service direct to the U.S. from Singapore as part of the company's plan to grow its...
  • Hapag-Lloyd earnings up as CSAV makes its presence felt
    HONG KONG - Hapag-Lloyd's integration with CSAV dominated the new entity's first-half results, with the group posting $180 million in net profit and a 45 percent increase in revenue compared to the first six months of last year.The solid profit was a major turnaround from the first half of 2014...
  • Hutchison Australia unit explains midnight text message layoffs
    Maritime Union Australia workers gather outside a Hutchison Ports Australia port in protest at the firing of 97 workers earlier this month.HONG KONG - Hutchison Ports Australia has attempted to clarify its position in an increasingly bitter dispute with Maritime Union Australia and mounting outrage following reports that the 97...
  • Hapag-Lloyd earnings up as CSAV makes its presence felt
    HONG KONG - Hapag-Lloyd's integration with CSAV dominated the new entity's first-half results, with the group posting $180 million in net profit and a 45 percent increase in revenue compared to the first six months of last year.The solid profit was a major turnaround from the first half of 2014...
  • US port push to extend gate hours comes with cost
    The Port of Oakland's announcement last week that it intends to open its terminal gates an extra day each week demonstrates two hard, cold facts about U.S. port operations in this era of big ships. The traditional menu of five weekday gates each week is no longer adequate to handle...
  • Customs slowdowns have limited impact on Brazilian shippers
    Port of SantosStrikes, partial strikes and slowdowns by Brazilian customs officers are continuing this week, but the effect on most shippers has been muted. The impact of the slowdowns, dubbed Operation Tartarugas, or Operation Turtles, has varied by port. Federal officers at some ports such as at Santos and Vitoria were...
  • US cross-border truck traffic rises, but not like in 2014
    The number of trucks that passed through the five largest U.S. border crossings rose 5.6 percent from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2015, as the U.S. economy defrosted and expanded at a faster pace, according to U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics data. The five largest U.S. ports of...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Stealth confirms tanker sale
    Greek owner Harry Vafias has confirmed the sale of a chemical tanker at a time when his group is busy taking delivery of newbuildings.
  • DSF profit slashed
    Danish Ship Finance (DSF) has seen its first half profit axed but it expects a small increase in lending for the remainder of the year.
  • Port cash for Vinalines
    State-owned Vinalines looks set to bank a substantial sum from selling shares in a port company.
  • SFI well ahead
    Ship Finance International (SFI) has declared an increased dividend for the second quarter as it outperformed analysts' consensus.
  • New engine needed
    Canada is sending back a new ro-pax to Damen's Romanian yard for a new engine.
  • Lines cut emissions
    Clean Cargo Working Group survey finds boxships emitting less CO2 in most global trade lanes.
  • Svitzer orders tug sextet
    AP Moller-Maersk's salvage division places contract for six vessels at Turkey's Sanmar.
  • Crewman crushed
    One seafarer has died and another three were injured after a research ship suffered a list in Italy.
  • Chemical formula working
    Chemical tanker owners are set for more good news as they enjoy the best market for six years.
  • Reaching for the sky
    Architects have drawn up a design for a sustainable skyscraper in India made out of shipping containers.
  • Havyard weak in Q2
    Downsizing shipbuilder sees red and says more orders necessary to fill its yard capacity.
  • Worker dies in blast
    A worker has been killed in an explosion at a shipyard in Bangladesh.
  • Odfjell Drilling in the red
    Impairment write-downs result in more than $220m loss for drillship owner in the second quarter.
  • Austal hits new high
    Australian shipbuilder Austal has logged its best ever annual result as it revealed increasing interest in new ferries from European owners.
  • Don't believe the brokers
    Nordic American Tankers (NAT) CEO Herbjorn Hansson has launched a robust defence of the recent suezmax market.
  • Reach "proud" in Q2
    Oslo-listed owner books increased profit and revenue in weak market with low rates.
  • CSAV merger lifts Hapag
    Hapag Lloyd has returned to profit in the first half of the year helped by its merger with Chilean liner operator CSAV.
  • Clipper takes ultras
    Denmark's Clipper Group has emerged as the buyer of two ultramax resales built and owned by cash-strapped Sainty Shipbuilding in China.
  • Frontline back in black
    John Fredriksen's Frontline has returned to profit in the second quarter as it slashed operating costs.
  • Nordic back in profit
    Denmark's Nordic Shipholding has posted an interim profit of $3.7m Wednesday, reversing a loss of $3.4m seen a year ago.
  • EURN gets Webber blessing
    Wells Fargo believes Euronav will be a major money spinner for investors as it becomes the latest bank to initiate coverage of the stock.
  • Bulker backlog slides
    Bulker newbuilding orders for the first seven months of 2015 have fallen by over 90% year-on-year, according to Clarksons Research.
  • Fleet growth boosts DLNG
    Dynagas LNG Partners has reported sizeable growth in its second quarter performance on the back of its larger fleet.
  • Ezra to offload FPSOs
    Further assets sales under discussion as Singapore firm looks to bring debt under control.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • IHS: SE Asia posed for steady growth through 2020
  • BWR: CMA CGM suspends transatlantic loop
  • U.S., Mexico inaugurate new rail bridge at Brownsville
  • Samskip acquires Van Dieren Sweden
  • Crowley Maritime to use Tideworks Technology's solutions
  • COSCO Pacific profits up 12% in first half
  • CEVA strengthens transpacific LCL offerings
  • CSAV merger propels Hapag-Lloyd to $175.6m profit in first half 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 26, 2015
  • Vessel fitted with 'fuel-saving' tunnel system
    Shipyard tests reveal fuel-savings of roughly 10%.
  • Maersk Oil prepares to halt North Sea production
    Firm says move could impact an estimated 200 jobs.
  • Bunker prices stick to downward path
    As Brent crude hovers above $40 a barrel.
  • Hull coating carries fuel efficiency extra
    US-originated product to be available in Europe.
  • Singapore pursues sustainable aims
    Conference and report mark MPA's green commitment.
  • Singapore: Unlicensed bunker supplier charged
    'Zero tolerance' against bunkering malpractices, says MPA.
  • US Navy backs Australian biofuel project
    As possible alternative fuel source in Asia-Pacific.
  • Titan Petrochemicals restructuring plans face delay
    New investors did not complete subscription for company shares.
  • Researchers finding new ways to produce biofuels for ships
    Under a $4.5 million project funded by the US DoD.
  • Shipbuilder lays keel for Crowley's second LNG-powered ship
    VT Halter Marine, Inc. held ceremony on Monday to mark next step in construction.
  • SSL adjusts bunker surcharge rates
    Prices effective as of September 6.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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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