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January 15, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore's 2015 container throughput falls 8.7pc to 30.9 million TEU
  • Kerry's Singapore unit to open rail-linked inland ports at Yangon, Mandalay
  • AADA cuts Asia-Oz bunker surcharge again as price of oil continues plunge
  • OOCL cancels Busan to Black Sea EMX service on Chinese New Year slack
  • Athens Stock Exchange lifts trading suspension on Piraeus Port shares
  • US-South Africa trade truce ends, Pretoria blocks poultry on avian flu fear
  • New NYK president sees high-tech apps playing a bigger role in future
  • Free trade deal with China could raise billions for Canada annually: expert
  • Maersk still biggest box carrier in 2016, but runs risk of overcapacity
  • CP: Merger will add needed capacity without unwanted infrastructure
  • Truckers face fines for flouting Canada Customs advanced filing rules
  • Agility wins two year contract for major natural gas event
  • Lufthansa Cargo posts 2.4pc decline in 2015's freight and mail volume
  • Egypt clothing exporters continue to send goods to US despite air cargo ban
  • Japan finds 43 cases of banned items carried on passenger flights

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Baltic Index sinks to new record low of 402 points
  • Centre to increase share of water transport to 15 pc in three years: Gadkari at ASSOCHAM conference
  • Cut logistics cost to make Indian goods competitive in global markets, says VPT chief
  • Forbes & Company to sell two CFSs & logistics business to Transworld Group Singapore
  • Seashell Logistics charts new course with international vessel operations
  • US ship crew get 5 years rigorous imprisonment under Arms Act
  • Exports to China shrink
  • Centre opens up more ports to import apples
  • NMPT proactive in wooing cargo
  • Port of Antwerp makes a big impression in India
  • Compulsory BIS certification norm on steel to hit auto industries
  • INR nosedives to over 2-year low on heavy dollar demand
  • Gujarat Junction 2016-Cargo & Logistics Awards

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Cargo expert for South America
  • Plans for deepwater port in Algeria
  • Delta expands pharma offering
  • To be or not to be: a new inland port at Mohács?
  • HGV drivers - book your slot at port of Hamburg
  • US meat exporters name Japan director
  • Irish fear foreign transport operators
  • Want to ship coffee or fruit? Try new Haropa service
  • Better rail infrastructure in Louisiana
  • Polar Air Cargo has to pay today
  • Several key appointments at Buffaload
  • New BMX service from Egypt to Black Sea
  • New logistics facility in Russia
  • Hansa Meyer appoints second COO
  • Albatros Express expanding
  • European airports lose out in November
  • New name for US subsidiary
  • Aid for 7.5 tonners

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Charleston Harbor Deepening Project recommended for congressional authorisation
    CHARLESTON, SC - January 13, 2016 - The 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was recommended to Congress for authorisation this week, continuing the project's historic momentum through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) planning process. Known as the Record of Decision, the recommendation signed by Assistant Secretary of the Army...
  • Port of Tallinn chooses Kalm approach
    After some months vetting around a hundred candidates, Port of Tallinn's Supervisory Board has elected Valdo Kalm, 49, to be the new CEO from 1 March. He replaces interim chief & CFO Marko Raid who was promoted suddenly when former boss Ain Kaljurand resigned on 27 August...
  • Eighteen screens for Seven Eagle
    Solar Solve, the British manufacturer of SOLASOLV®anti-glare, heat rejecting roller screens for navigation windows have specialised in providing sun and glare protection to the marine and offshore industry for almost 30 years. SOLASOLV® anti-glare screens are installed at the windows of all types of ships, rigs and cranes worldwide. Regarded...
  • Merseyside marine hydraulics specialist V&A completes repair package for Runcorn's Whitaker Tankers
    The Birkenhead-based family-run firm has delivered a series of complex hydraulic upgrades to the short haul fuel tanker, Keewhit. V&A Hydraulics managing director Vic Seddon said the project required a broad skill set and in-depth technical knowledge. "A key part of the repair package included work to a blown out cylinder," he...
  • Nordic Maritime Link across the Kattegat
    Through the signature of a common Memorandum of Understanding, the partners have committed themselves to identifying development opportunities and examining perspectives for future investments on both sides of the Kattegat. With this partnership, the partners have thus shown great willingness to invest in this sustainable maritime link. "The new partnership across...
  • PSA throughput performance for 2015
    PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) handled 64.10 million twenty-foot equivalent units (teu) of containers at its port projects around the world for the year ending 31 December 2015. The group's volume decreased by 2.0% over 2014, with flagship PSA Singapore Terminals contributing 30.62 million TEUs (-8.7%) and PSA terminals outside...
  • APM Terminals Los Angeles' Truck Safety Programme
    Los Angeles, California USA - A new safety initiative at the world's largest proprietary container terminal, APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles, has resulted in the implementation of revised yard layout and procedures to enhance the safety of the 2,000 to 3,000 Over-the-Road (OTR) truck drivers who deliver and pick...
  • IMarEST student members win national awards for marine conservation research
    The overall winner, Alice McNeal, SIMarEST who is currently studying a Bsc in Biological Sciences at University of Exeter, was awarded the top prize for her ground-breaking project 'Plankton eating plastic: worth worrying about?' and will receive £1000 to further her research. The Marine Conservation Society Wakefield Memorial Award went to...
  • SafeSTS looking to sustain growth in 2016
    Managing Director Yvonne Mason expressed satisfaction with the company's progress during the year, saying: "A number of specific skills and experience are required to conduct ship-to-ship transfers safely, and health and safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Inevitably, business growth involves an increasing number of such transfers, and...
  • ClassNK releases Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives
    Tokyo - Leading classification society ClassNK (Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda) has released its Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives for the shipbuilding industry. Compared with other joining methods such as welding, structural adhesives are easy to construct and control. In addition, because they can be used without the...
  • World container handling arrests decline
    Global container traffic stopped falling during the fourth quarter of 2015 and appears to be on a flat sideways trend now, according to HSH Nordbank's world trade index. The latest reading of its index covering the period from October to end of December of last year suggests that box...
  • Angolan oil major Sonangol delays drillship orders at DSME
    Angolan oil company Sonangol has reportedly deferred the delivery of two drillships on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, joining a growing number of drillship owners who are pushing back such deliveries as oil prices weaken. DSME said in a Korea Exchange...
  • Triyards insulated by diversified orderbook
    While the collapse in oil and gas prices has affected its parent company's profitability, Ezra subsidiary Triyards is fairly insulated due to the offshore and marine engineering company's diversified orderbook, according to KGI Fraser Securities. Triyards posted a profit of USD 6.2 million for the first quarter of its financial year,...
  • Japan shipyard orders hit post-financial crisis high
    Orders at Japanese shipyards have hit levels not seen since the global financial crisis struck in 2008. Statistics released by the Japan Ship Exporters Association showed that its member yards won 424 orders totaling 22,221,575gt from January to December 2015. In December 2015 alone,...
  • Singapore slashes port dues as throughput drops to lowest level in four years
    Singapore said it would hand back USD11.8 million in port dues to shipping lines in 2016 as it looks to shore up container volumes as preliminary figures show the port booked its lowest annual throughput last year since 2011. An additional 10% concession on ports dues for container vessels calling...
  • Thailand expects solid 2016 growth in car exports
    Automotive exports from Thailand are forecast to grow by up to 10 percent this year, with demand particularly strong for environmentally friendly models in North America, Europe and Australia. "Last year we exported 1.2 million cars," an official with Laem Chabang, Thailand's gateway port, told IHS Fairplay. "This year we think...
  • No shake-up to Panamax services yet, says Hapag CEO
    The world's fifth-largest container line, Hapag-Lloyd, expects no major tonnage changes on all-water container services through the Panama Canal before the end of this year. Although the Panama Canal authority has reassured ship operators that the new third set of locks is going to be opened in the second...
  • IHS Maritime & Trade: Freight Rate Forum 2016

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • XPO vows to defend itself 'vigorously' as independently contracted drivers sue over misclassification
  • Carol Kijac joins SEKO Logistics as chief sales officer
  • General Average declared on refloated Hanjin Aqua, but some shippers were uninsured
  • Analysis 2015: what we got right - and what we got wrong
  • Port of Singapore 2015 container throughput falls to four-year low
  • SF Airlines takes two more converted freighters to become China's biggest cargo carrier
  • Infographic: How the Trans-Pacific Partnership redefines global trade

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • SUNY Maritime to honor Morton S. Bouchard III
  • Oman police interceptors to have Rolls-Royce waterjets
  • AWO promotes Jennifer Carpenter to COO
  • Q-West starts construction of two catamaran ferries
  • USCG to hold industry day on polar icebreaker replacement
  • World Marine buys Signal International assets

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Port of Seattle to offer paid parental leave plan
  • Freight transport services index drops during month of November
  • Portland Airport runway race event part of Port of Portland anniversary series
  • Bunkers successfully loaded on TOTE's LNG-powered box ship
  • "K" Line takes delivery of 88,000 dwt coal carrier

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Greece wants 'stable and permanent' shipping industry, says Dritsas
    Shipping minister says policy cannot be solely subject to market rules, while Chamber of Shipping underlines need for competitiveness
  • BDI drops to record low for eighth consecutive day
    All vessel types take a hit in oversupplied market, but some slight recovery may be seen in March or April
  • Ardmore gets growth options in $364m refinancing
    Two facilities across four banks push maturity to 2022
  • Fall in Frontline shares confuses tanker industry
    Tanker stocks should be attractive, but that is not the case
  • Escalation of engineer strikes affecting Svitzer Australia tugs
    Stoppages of up to 48 hours due as AIMPE rejects single enterprise agreement
  • Braemar upbeat on full year prospects
    Broker expects to hit targets in first full year since ACM merger
  • Hong Kong to set up new maritime body
    Industry players expect string of policy reforms to support the shipping sector
  • Singapore International box volumes fall by 2%
    Global figure is weighed down by flagship PSA Singapore, which saw a drop in throughput of almost 9%
  • Star Bulk is not dead, it's getting better
    Recent sales of eight vessels to generate a net cash inflow of $59m and push a potential liquidity crunch further down the road
  • China's near-term outlook remains a guessing game, BW's Sohmen-Pao says
    But BW Group chairman is positive on China's medium to long-term prospects
  • Berlian Laju Tanker narrows nine-month losses
    Following mandated lead arranger agreement that closed in December, BLT now possesses five vessels at start of the year
  • Ezra Holdings posts first net loss since listing
    Focus will be on improving vessel utilisation and project execution
  • Scorpio Tankers secures fresh funding from ING
    Credit facility boosted from $87m to $132.5m and will be used for a ship purchase and a refinancing of vessel debt

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • US Xpress ties double-digit truck driver pay hike to safety
    The U.S. economy may be slowing and freight demand slipping, but truck driver pay is still rising after two years of gains measured in double digits. This year, however, pay hikes are more likely to be aimed specifically at those drivers trucking companies most want to hire and keep - and those,...
  • December volume lifts Long Beach to third-best year in its history
    Container volume moving through the Port of Long Beach in December increased 5.1 percent over December 2014, helping to propel the port to the third best year in its history. The turnaround in late 2015 was notable because Long Beach, like all West Coast ports, turned in a dismal performance earlier...
  • Revised NY-NJ clean-trucks plan stirs up controversy
    Money, environmental and labor issues are complicating the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's effort to replace or retrofit old trucks with newer, less-polluting engines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week criticized the port authority for lifting a Jan. 1, 2017 deadline that would have forced...
  • Amazon gets OK to operate as NVOCC from China to US
    WASHINGTON - Amazon has received a license from the Federal Maritime Commission to operate as a non-vessel operating common carrier of cargo from China to the United States, the latest sign of how the e-commerce giant is taking a more active role in transporting its own freight. The granting of the license,...
  • Proposed CSX intermodal terminal would benefit Wilmington, NC, shippers
    A proposed $272 million CSX Transportation intermodal hub would give shippers using the Port of Wilmington better access to the fast-growing markets of Charlotte, Raleigh and the Research Triangle, along with the entirety of the CSX network. The terminal - part of CSX's $2.4 billion capital plan for 2016, which will...
  • Less US truck-related fatalities spell reduced liability risk for shippers
    Based on an analysis of federal data, truck safety in the U.S. is improving, even as trucks and motorists rack up more mileage on highways, the American Trucking Associations said. That's good news for everyone, including shippers and third-party brokers concerned about their increased risk of liability in truck-related accidents. Fewer people...
  • Maersk Line to appeal Russia anti-competitive ruling
    Maersk Line said it will appeal Russia's ruling that the container line violated anti-competitive laws, saying that the publishing of general rate increases is legal and key to informing customers. The Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service accuses Maersk, CMA CGM, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Orient Overseas Container Line and Evergreen Line...
  • CP to UP: You were for Class I consolidation before you were against it
    Canadian Pacific Railway criticized the head of Union Pacific Railroad for pledging to try to stop Class I industry consolidation, pointing out that the U.S. Western railroad became the largest in North America because of numerous mergers and has praised consolidation. "It is unfortunate that UP would try to...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Lawsuit targets West Coast slowdown costs
    Plaintiff seeks to represent more than 1,000 companies believed to have paid demurrage.
  • US LNG cargo delayed
    The operator of the Sabine Pass LNG facility said additional work will push back loading date.
  • ISH offloads two bulkers
    The shipowner provides update on its move to focus on Jones Act market and car carriers.
  • Playing catchup, suezmax fall steepens
    Benchmark routes from West Africa and the Black Sea fall by more than $4,000 today.
  • Ardmore nets $364m refinancing package
    Anthony Gurnee-led owner says fresh loans will boost cash flow by $6m this year.
  • Tug sinks after collision
    Phoenix goes down in the Netherlands following incident involving tank barge.
  • Tankers set for another 'great year' in 2016
    Drewry Equity Research says the fun is not over yet despite dented sentiment this week.
  • Shake-up at Gulf Navigation
    Founding chairman, six directors resign less than a month after acting CEO Parag Jain confirmed in top job.
  • Hapag-Lloyd readies BMX
    German line launching new service linking Black Sea and Mediterranean ports.
  • Cargoship breaks down off France
    Tug brings BF Caloosa into Cherbourg after damage to main engine.
  • Goldman tied to Danish Ship Finance move
    Bank is lining up an offer worth in the region of $730m, domestic report says.
  • Maersk keeping mums
    Danish group improves maternity benefits to retain talented employees.
  • Brazilian venture costs KHI
    Japanese shipyard books $187.5m charge from its drillship business with Odebrecht.
  • Slow ferry
    Former high-speed Stena ro-pax to be converted into floating office in Turkey.
  • Braemar remains on track
    UK broker says tanker market and "pleasing" S&P operations driving it towards annual targets.
  • P&O axes Irish Sea route
    UK operator scraps Larne to Troon service due to "significant losses".
  • Fugro in sale and leaseback
    Dutch subsea survey company secures $130m in deal with New York-based ICON Investments.
  • Ezra Holdings starts 2016 in the red
    Singapore-listed oilfield services firm predicts a tough year for the company.
  • Scorpio strikes deal to upsize tanker loan
    Bugbee says ING deal is another example of company's success in obtaining financing.
  • Singapore boosts boxship aid
    Maritime Port Authority (MPA) concessions to liner sector now said to be worth $11.8m annually.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Charleston harbor deepening project sent to Congress for funding
  • Brussels Airport posts 7.8% growth in airfreight volumes
  • Broekman Logistics expands warehousing capacity in Rotterdam
  • ATA: Industry data shows improvement in trucking safety
  • Port of Duluth-Superior sees 11.3% decline in 2015 volumes
  • PSA's throughput sinks 2% in 2015
  • Executive Moves: CEVA Logistics and Cargo Composites
  • Port of Cork's tonnage jumps 10% in 2015
  • Singapore offers port dues concession for container vessels
  • Virginia ports handle record container volumes in 2015
  • Port Canaveral lands first container customer
  • Canada to proceed with North Coast tanker ban despite legal issues
  • Drayage drivers sue XPO Logistics subsidiaries for misclassification

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 14, 2016
  • Buyers annoyed with US bunkering fuel surcharges
    Wonder why surcharges applied when fuel prices were high have not been reduced.
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Freight rates dive further on weak market, tonnage glut
    Rates have been in freefall since the start of the year.
  • USCG issues further LNG bunkering advice
    After witnessing LNG bunkering operations where some have gone wrong or nearly wrong, others have gone well.
  • OIL 2015: US fuel oil hits significant downturn on lack of demand
    The fuel oil complex lost ground even against falling crude oil prices.
  • Chemoil tops 12-Year Leader BP as Singapore's biggest bunker supplier: MPA
    New entrants to the top 20 include Wired Bunkering and Total Marine Fuels.
  • Singapore's Dec bunker fuel sales rise 13% on year to 4.18 mil mt
    December total was the second highest on record for the year.
  • JV to build oil products terminal in Far East Russia
    Startup expected in two years.
  • Sri Lanka Ports Authority seeks bunker fuel supplier at Hambantota port: official
    SLPA likely to call for requests for proposal late January.

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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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