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January 18, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • HK port down 9.5pc in 2015 to 20.1 million TEU, Singapore down 8.7pc
  • A-E off 21pc to US$740/TEU, Asia-Med down 15pc to $869/TEU
  • MOL announces launch of the New China/West Coast India Service (CIS).
  • Busan container throughput up 4.1 per cent to 19.4 million TEU in 2015
  • Retailers oppose proposal to cut container 'free time' at Long Beach
  • EU launches probe into Antwerp for easing costs for container operators
  • Rotterdam box volume slips 0.5pc to 12.2 million TEU, but cargo up 4.9pc
  • China trade better than expected in December, but nothing to shout about
  • British Columbia box ports achieve 15.2pc growth in November's Asian imports
  • Amazon China unit approved to become a forwarder to sell ocean freight
  • CargoSmart adds features to 'Big Schedules' for better sailing, ship tracking
  • Big truck ban on Forth Bridge eases of EU hours of work rules
  • Boeing sells more air freighters in 2015, but Airbus sells more planes overall
  • Lufthansa Cargo still top EU carrier in 2015, despite 2.4pc fall in tonnage
  • LATAM cargo takes a hit in December as Brazil air cargo demand falls

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 17, 2016
  • Cabinet approves transfer of land from Farakka Barrage Project to Inland Waterways Authority of India for construction of a new navigational lock parallel to the existing navigational lock at Farakka
  • CMA CGM's reshuffled CIMEX 2E service to cover Shanghai-Chennai in 13 days
  • Maritime sector must absorb balance sheet implications of new lease accounting standard, says analyst
  • Ministry of Shipping's initiatives taken & opportunities unveiled in 2015
  • MOL announces launch of new China/West Coast India Service (CIS)
  • Steel imports decline for second month in Dec.
  • Tea exports to Pakistan rise by 42 pc in April-Nov. 2015-16
  • Cement vessel calls at Cochin Port
  • JN Port allots plots to FSSAI & Drug Controller
  • Kandla Port finally has a permanent Chairman
  • Throughput at Major Ports up by 13.45 mt in first three quarters of 2015-16
  • Cochin Port Trust & CONCOR sign MoU for weekly container train service
  • Govt to join four export promotion councils to hold expo
  • INR suffers biggest fall against dollar since Aug., slumps by 95 paise
  • China's copper imports near record in 2015
  • China's exports in yuan terms up by 2.3 pc in Dec.

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A continuing wave of mergers
  • Euro Italian Freight Systems relocates
  • Hiring vehicles for four decades
  • Crane strengthens GSS team in Latin America
  • New rail tracks boost volumes
  • NYK's breakbulk segment on the move
  • NVOCC announces key strategic promotion
  • Buffalo Airways allowed to load and fly again
  • Well over half a billion t carried by Dutch HGVs
  • Passing on the baton to fourth generation
  • Supporting UK infrastructure delivery
  • Differing results for Fraport's group airports
  • South Africa building up seafarer potential
  • BLG shoulders plant logistics for BMW
  • New intermodal terminal for North Carolina
  • Enhancing Emons' managing board
  • 2015: favourable for Spanish ports
  • Sichuan Airlines begins Japan operations
  • UTI shareholders say "yes" to merger

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • South America's piracy potential
    There have been 10 counts of piracy in the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific coastline of South America in the past 12 months. Seven of these instances involved the ships' stores or equipment being pilfered by thieves while at anchor. In each case a small group made their way on board...
  • HHIC and KDB agree to joint management
    South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC), announced on 15 January that it has received agreement from its main creditor Korea Development Bank (KDB) to begin joint management and autonomous debt restructuring. On 7 January 2016, HHIC said it was applying for KDB to manage...
  • KLC parent SM Group is sole bidder for SPP Shipbuilding
    Korea Line Corporation parent Samla Midas (SM) Group turned out to be the only bidder for SPP Shipbuilding when bids closed on 14 January 2016.
  • Thoresen Shipping Singapore working on sand contract
    Thoresen Shipping Singapore, the shipping arm of Thoresen Thai Agencies, is negotiating a contract of affreightment (COA) to transport sand for a Singapore-based construction firm, sources told IHS Fairplay. The company is said to be discussing a COA with Santarli Construction to ship 80 cargoes...
  • Seadrill and DSME agree to postpone deliveries of two drillships
    Offshore drilling company Seadrill said that it had reached an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), the South Korean shipbuilder, to defer the delivery of two ultra-deepwater drillships, the West Aquila and West Libra, until 2Q18 and 1Q19 respectively from 2Q16 in both cases. Seadrill, a London-based company...
  • Robust market sees older tankers fetching higher prices
    Suezmax tankers more than 20-years old are being sold at prices almost 60% higher than last year, buoyed by solid market demand in the oil tanker business. According to data from VesselsValue, Suezmax tankers older than 20 years have risen in value by 57% year-on-year ranging...
  • PSA global throughput falls by 2%
    PSA said throughput at its global terminals fell by 2% in 2015 as a result of tepid growth in global trade and structural changes in the industry. The global terminal operator handled 64.1 million teu for the year ending 31 December 2015 with flagship PSA Singapore Terminals contributing 30.6 million teu....
  • Slumping crude prices take toll on Singaporean offshore sector
    The price of Brent crude fell to under USD30/barrel for the first time in 12 years on 14 January, further impairing the embattled Singaporean offshore sector. The sector has already been backpedalling for most of the time since crude prices slumped in the second half of 2014. With no recovery in...
  • Master's ship recycling sentence 'a warning shot' to industry, says lawyer
    The first suspension of a European ship master for taking a ship from Europe for demolition in south India reveals the legal risk taken by crews that participate in such operations for European...
  • China Merchants acquires major stake in Dalian port
    China Merchants said it would acquire a 21.05% stake in Dalian Port Company (PDA), making it the second largest shareholder in the northeast China-based port operator, as the country continues to restructure its state-owned sector. China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI) will purchase 1.2 billion shares of the port operator for USD557...
  • Pilots place draught restrictions on Lower Mississippi
    Foreign vessels destined for terminals between Baton Rouge and New Orleans may have to divert to other ports after bar pilots reduced draughts for ships entering the Mississippi River from the US Gulf of Mexico. High water making its way down the river has forced the...

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • Could be a game-changer as Amazon is awarded sea freight forwarder licence by US FMC
  • WFS continues its expansion with takeover of US's largest cargo handler, CAS
  • Multinationals jockey for position as trade with Iran looks set to boom as sanctions ease
  • Buyers ignore GRIs and Asia-Europe spot prices tumble again in run-up to CNY
  • Latam applies for JV immunity with AA and IAG, while Qatar threatens...
  • Chemicals in containers catch fire at port of Santos, restricting shipping
  • CEVA Logistics creates new ground transportation business led by Jérôme Lorrain

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • Turkish ship manager to pay $1.09 million in pollution case
  • Farstad to book loss on sale of PSV
  • Tidewater Subsea charters Brandon Bordelon
  • Algoma Central enters cement carrier JV with Nova Marine
  • BIMCO launches "SUPERMAN" contract
  • Denmark: North Sea offshore wind regs need harmonizing
  • Boston Ship Repair wins $12.5 million Navy contract
  • Wartsila to design world's largest krill fishing factory ship
  • Navy awards $8.6 million contract for Churchill SRA
  • GE LM6000PG marine module package completes tests

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • Port of Everett Oks deal to sell business park land
  • Coast Guard teams respond to oil leaking from derelict vessels
  • Port of Los Angeles sees drop in container moves for 2015
  • Washington State Ferries decomissions EVERGREEN STATE
  • American Waterways Operators taps Jennifer Carpenter as CEO

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • Ballast water tonnage recount shows convention still not in force
    Recent and in-depth recount of the world tonnage by IMO members shows the 47 signatories have failed to achieve the required 35% of the global fleet
  • DryShips puts reverse stock split proposal to shareholders
    Owner asks for 'maximum flexibility' and affirms intention to retain Nasdaq listing
  • Port of Rotterdam records 4.9% increase in 2015 throughput
    Port attributes its growth in tonnages to higher volumes of crude oil and oil products
  • Arcadia suezmax fetches over $19m from Indonesian buyer
    Aegean Legend deal underlines strong secondhand tanker market
  • Capesize rates drop 28% on week on lack of fresh cargoes
    Index slumps by 42% to below 200 points for the first time
  • Don't expect any deliveries slippage this year, warns Avance Gas
    New VLGCs are expected to flood into global fleet on time this year
  • Amazon expands logistics reach to ocean shipping
    Online retailer is keen to provide third-party logistics services to Chinese companies
  • Euronav to investors: share price does not reflect tanker market reality
    Tanker giant sees sustained 'supportive' conditions and a strong start for 2016
  • Freight rates squeezed as lines prioritise utilisation over prices
    Some stability over the past week in run-up to Chinese new year, but long-term trend looks downwards
  • Seadrill defers drillships delivery from DSME
    Move delays final yard instalment payment of more than $800m
  • ICTSI to open $100m Congo terminal August 2016
    Manila-based ICTSI ready to undertake second phase of Matadi project
  • Turkish bulker operator fined $1m in Baltimore 'magic pipe' case
    Violation of Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships occurred in 2014
  • HHIC creditors agree on debt restructuring
    KDB and other lenders will delay HHIC's debt repayment
  • Cargo traffic at India's major ports rises 3.2%
    Murmugao recorded highest growth among 12 major ports
  • International Shipbuilding sells two bulkers and minority stake in four tankers
    Sale to help cut outstanding debt to $124m by end-January
  • Gulftainer seals first cargo deal at Port Canaveral
    Inaugural US venture will provide a refrigerated and dry container service to and from the Canaveral Cargo Terminal
  • Tanker Investments completes $60m share buyback
    Tanker Investments now holds 13% of its own shares, amid trend in tanker share repurchase programmes
  • Mixed fortunes for top US west coast container ports in 2015
    Long Beach container volumes rebound in 2015 as LA slips back and Oakland stays flat
  • Diana Shipping fixes panamax with Transgrain Shipping
    Charter expected to commence on Friday, January 15 with a gross charter rate of $4,600 per day

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • 2016 begins with slower retail sales, high inventories
    High inventories? Don't blame supply chain disruptions or fear of stock-outs. Blame the weather. The warmest December on record in the contiguous U.S. apparently suppressed retail sales of typical winter items - heavy coats, gloves, scarves, snow shovels - in the country's northern tier states, which probably means big discounts on...
  • Carriers consider rerouting vessels from Santos terminal closed by fire
    After a chemical fire closed the biggest terminal at South America's largest container gateway, container lines are considering rerouting cargo away from the facility of Tecon Santos to other terminals at the Port of Santos and other Brazilian ports. Santos terminals Embraport, also on the left bank but some 10 miles...
  • Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates sag
    Spot freight rates in the eastbound Pacific drifted lower this week, though they remained in a narrow range that reflects a Jan. 1 general rate increase by carriers in the trade. The spot rate for shipping a 40-foot container from Shanghai to the West Coast fell 5 percent, to $1,417, this...
  • Myanmar Thilawa port to expand
    Japan's Toyo Construction Co. and JFE Engineering Corp. have won a contract to build a new container terminal at the Port of Thilawa near Yangon, Myanmar, to expand one of the country's key logistics hubs. The new terminal is needed to handle larger ships and meet growing demand and will have...
  • Shippers give DOT guidance on port productivity metrics
    WASHINGTON - More than 100 shippers groups urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to drill down on port productivity metrics via a new initiative aimed at helping Uncle Sam better monitor marine terminal congestion. The National Retail Federation-led effort in a letter asked DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx to track port productivity...
  • Uncover the hidden costs of sourcing from inland China
    As costs continue to rise in Eastern China, namely, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces, the procurement manager may feel compelled to comparison-shop from alternate vendors in other parts of China or Southeast Asia. However, it is often a mistake to simply compare the price quote based on the per unit ex-factory...
  • Los Angeles volume drops on seasonal lull, loss of services
    Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles in December declined 4.9 percent from the same month the previous year, reflecting the normal seasonal lull and the loss of a handful of services to the neighboring Port of Long Beach. Despite the lull that occurs late in the year after the...
  • Rotterdam container traffic shrinks, despite Asia volume uptick
    Rotterdam's container volume shrank by 0.5 percent year-over-year in 2015 but total throughput reached a record on a sharp rise in crude oil shipments. Europe's largest container hub handled 12.23 million 20-foot equivalent units last year, down from 12.98 million TEUs in 2014, even as traffic to key Asian destinations grew...
  • Deutsche Bahn faces government opposition to logistics spin off
    Deutsche Bahn is said to be facing growing opposition from the German government to its plan to partially privatize its DB Schenker Logistics unit as part of a broad restructuring to finance growth and cut debt. The state-owned railway is due to seek the go-ahead for the sale of shares in...
  • Slowdown still hurting India's largest port
    Despite oft-repeated claims by DP World Subcontinent that its flagship terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust is operating normally and truck turn times are no more than the normal average, logistics providers in India's largest container harbor said the roadway to the private facility continues to remain clogged and gating...
  • Breakbulk carriers waiting for rebound in weak demand
    Like a mirror image of the ocean container shipping industry, the shipping lines that operate the multipurpose ships that carry breakbulk and project cargoes are suffering from overcapacity, lack of global demand and low freight rates. And like the container fleet, multipurpose ships are getting ever bigger. There are a few...
  • Gains in reliability and speeds brighten US intermodal outlook
    Two years since the devastating 2013-14 winter wreaked havoc on U.S. intermodal rail networks, North America's largest railroads are on the cusp of restoring reliability and speeds to the level shippers once took for granted. Slowing intermodal volume growth and declining carload volume, major infrastructure investment and a crackdown on free...
  • Spot rates fall 20 percent as Asia-Europe GRIs fail to move market
    The market completely ignored the Jan. 15 general rate increases levied by carriers on the Asia-Europe trades, with spot rates plunging 21 percent this week, according the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index.This is supposed to be the traditional busy period before Chinese New Year when increased demand...
  • PSA global throughput falls 2 percent on weak trade growth
    PSA's Tanjong Pagar Terminal at the Singapore port.PSA International said throughput at its global terminals fell by 2 percent in 2015 as a result of tepid growth in global trade and structural changes in the industry.The global terminal operator handled 64.1 million TEUs for the year ending Dec. 31 with...
  • Spot rates fall 20 percent as Asia-Europe GRIs fail to move market
    The market completely ignored the Jan. 15 general rate increases levied by carriers on the Asia-Europe trades, with spot rates plunging 21 percent this week, according the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index.This is supposed to be the traditional busy period before Chinese New Year when increased demand...
  • China Merchants takes major stake in Dalian port operator
    China Merchants will acquire a 21.05 percent stake in Dalian Port Co., making it the second-largest shareholder of the northeast China port operator, as the country continues to restructure its state-owned sector.China Merchants Holdings (International) will purchase 1.2 billion shares of the port operator for $557 million ($0.47 per share),...
  • CP-NS would have to convince US regulators merger wouldn't trigger others
    LOMBARD, Illinois - Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern railway would have to convince U.S. rail regulators that a potential merger won't set off a wave of Class I consolidation in order to get a greenlight for a proposed merger, U.S. Surface Transportation Board Chairman Daniel Elliott said Thursday. That's a high...
  • Fire cripples South America's busiest container port
    Fire at South America's busiest container gateway of the Port of Santos has crippled operations at the port for the second time in less than a year, closing a marine terminal that handles about a third of the port's container volume, according to a Reuters report. The fire, which is said...

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • Teekay: Weaker second half but strong 2016
    Tanker owner's research chief optimistic despite fleet growth and oil market predictions.
  • India boosts LPG import capacity
    New facilities are part of ongoing government scheme to increase availability of consumer LPG.
  • Black Sea slump drags suezmaxes down
    Key European route drops 5% in one day as vessel delays ease; VLCCs stabilise.
  • Mercator board members out
    The three resignations are on top of one director exit on Monday and hearings next week.
  • Grace period ends for Ultrapetrol bonds
    Shipowner in talks with bondholders for standstill agreement; lenders ink forbearance.
  • Farstad sheds another
    Norwegian owner offloads veteran PSV at a loss of nearly $1m.
  • Vinalines ordered to exit
    Vietnamese state owner to offload stakes in eight port companies.
  • Dry rates drill further into record territory
    Another historic low recorded by Baltic Dry Index as grim conditions grow worse for bulker owners.
  • NOL sells Indian business
    Singapore owner follows APL Logistics exit with deal to offload IILPL.
  • HSH: No China crisis
    German lender does not expect Asian turbulence to stop its $2.2bn bad-loan sale.
  • Bowie and the bulkers
    Dry cargo market provides unlikely backing track for tribute to the late David Bowie.
  • Ross takes over at SSI
    COO steps up to CEO role at Siem reefer company, replacing Simon Stevens.
  • Avance Gas stays positive
    Oslo-listed VLGC owner says market will remain strong in 2016 and 2017.
  • HHI tipped for profit
    World's biggest shipbuilder expected to reveal operating earnings in fourth quarter.
  • Lone bidder eyes SPP
    KLC owner Samla Midas reportedly the only company interested in taking over Korean yard.
  • Euronav reveals VLCC sale amid call for calm
    Tanker owner in midst of $38.4m deal reassures investors of robust spot market.
  • MOL launches Indian run
    Japanese line teams with Wan Hai and PIL to boost sub-continental coverage.
  • Hanjin Heavy wins breathing space
    Creditors agree debt postponements as first step to Korean yard group's restructuring.
  • Amazon makes shipping move
    Retail behemoth wins licence in China as a freight forwarder as part of its drive to expand logistics.
  • Seadrill delays DSME drillships
    John Fredriksen drilling company puts off having to spend $800m for two to three years.
  • CMA CGM lifts NOL stake
    French liner giant has acquired over 48m shares in shipowner since launching takeover offer.
  • Ciner admits "magic pipe" incident
    Turkish shipowner to pay over $1m fine for marine oil pollution incident in US.
  • US military inks $1bn of deals
    Maersk Line and Hapag Lloyd among key beneficiaries of latest contracts from Uncle Sam.
  • Iranian oil good for tankers, says Burke
    While opinion divided on Iran's tankers, Ridgebury chief executive focuses on barrels.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • Trump bashes Obama trade policy with China in debate
  • New JDA warehouse tool focused on operational personas
  • Spot container rates fall another 8.8%
  • Long Beach eclipses L.A. in box volumes for 2015
  • UTi shareholders agree to DSV merger
  • Turkish ship management firm pleads guilty of pollution crime
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Arkas Line launch new Med-Black Sea service
  • Port of Zeebrugge posts 9.9% volume decline in 2015
  • Lufthansa Cargo reports drop in throughput
  • BofA: Waning rail volumes a "warning signal" for U.S. economy
  • Dublin Port experiences 6.4% tonnage increase
  • Is Amazon entering the ocean freight forwarding business?
  • Indiana to study development of fourth port
  • Intermodal rates drop for twelfth straight month

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 15, 2016
  • South Korea bunker fuel bucks price fall in fuel oil
    South Korean 380 CST delivered bunker fuel prices were seen rising over two consecutive days this week.
  • Arte Bunkering expands with new office and hires
    Opens office in Florida, takes on three traders in Hamburg.
  • Bunker Holding 'as healthy as ever', says Group CEO
    Comments on layoffs and market talk about overdue payments.
  • Buyers wary of traders with OW/ING style lender arrangements
    Many prefer to deal with physical suppliers, but one supplier/trader explains why it is 'very different' from OW.
  • Nuclear reactor for marine use seen ready in China by 2020
    Prototype ready for mass production by 2020, says China General Nuclear Power Corp.
  • Antwerp port sees increase in 'green' vessel visits
    671 low emission vessel visits over Jan-Sep 2015.
  • LNG-powered tankers get classified
    ABS looks to LNG-ready bulk carriers next.
  • Japanese weather monitoring system to help vessels cut costs
    Vessels able to reduce fuel consumption by using optimum routes.
  • Russian Rostov-on-Don port's 2015 bunkering volume down 2.6% on year
    Vessel arrivals, cargo traffic volumes fall.
  • Oil futures rally despite rising US petroleum stocks, looming Iranian barrels
    Short-covering ahead of the ICE February Brent contract expiration provided additional support.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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