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February 26, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM levies 4 rate hikes March to mid-April totalling US$600/TEU
  • CMA levies US$125/TEU N Europe-Mideast peak season charge March 7
  • Let ports do the box weigh-ins, say some - what about liability, say others
  • New US Ballast Water Management Reporting Form on web to be filled out
  • Commerce Minister expects China will grow at quick pace in 2016
  • Cargo crime up 37.4pc, though spike due to higher levels of reporting
  • Panalpina, Cardiff University to research 3D printing, manufacturing
  • China-Nigeria trade volume dives 17pc 2015 to US$14.94 billion
  • Eagle Eye Systems to prevent cyber raids on shipping, logistics finances
  • BuyCo uses CargoSmart to enhance online freight forwarder platform
  • UN agency bans lithium batteries flown as cargo on passenger planes
  • Qantas Freight pretax profit off 29pc to US$27 million, sales slip 4.5pc
  • Freight Transport Association to examine state of UK's air cargo sector
  • Cargolux resumes freighter service to Rio de Janeiro

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • India is a rising star for ATA Freight Line: Matt Goker, COO
  • Cabinet approves providing $ 150 m credit to Iran for Chabahar Port development
  • Vallarpadam ICTT scales greater heights
  • Govt approves eight highway projects worth INR 6,000 cr.
  • Railways to implement EPC mode for undertaking works
  • Suresh Prabhu announces commencement of time-tabled freight container, parcel & special commodity trains on pilot basis from this year
  • The symbiosis of yarn exporters & DICT Sonepat
  • India's crude oil import bill likely to halve to $ 62 bn in 2015-16
  • Stress on reducing coal imports
  • Top exhibitors & steady flow of visitors highlight CTL & BHP 2016 exposition

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Mergers and alliances
  • New UK-Italy intermodal service
  • Watchdog to fine more wrongdoers
  • WCO honours former Amsterdam cargo head
  • Dignitaries in Dunkirk
  • S2R JU welcomes new executive director
  • Cooperation to boost rail infrastructure quality
  • FTA seeks firm commitment on railfreight
  • 3PLs in great favour with Fortune 500 firms
  • Air Seychelles prefers South Africa to Tanzania
  • Arkas boosting Europe/Africa connections
  • Railway still top for coal shipments
  • Hellmann helping to mitigate drought in South Africa
  • Suez: benefits and risks of one belt one road
  • Blicher from UTi to DB Schenker
  • PAL choses A350-900
  • New IT system going live in 100 days

IHS Maritimeweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Boskalis-KWS EUR70 million contract for Texel Wadden Sea dyke
    A consortium consisting of Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster and VolkerWessels' road construction company KWS has won a EUR70 million contract from the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (Holland's northern quarter water board) to reinforce the Wadden Sea dyke on the Dutch island of Texel. Called 'Combinatie Tessel', the consortium's scope of...
  • GAC ships world's largest underwater restaurant
    Port Taranaki, New Zealand, 25 February 2016 - The acrylic and steel structure for the world's biggest underwater restaurant is on its way to the Maldives, thanks to GAC's project logistics expertise. The restaurant, complete with its 13m high stairwell, is heading for the brand new resort of...
  • Shipping bank DVB posts all-time high risk costs
    Spiralling loan loss provisions for ailing shipping and offshore commitments almost dragged Germany's DVB Bank into loss-making territory. However, the sale of its shareholding in British aviation technology group Wizz Air Holdings and a related surge in earnings from financial instruments to almost EUR71...
  • Slideshow: The future of south Asian shipbreaking
    Four Indian shipbreaking yards have now been certified by ClassNK as compliant with the international standard set by the Hong Kong International Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling. The yards are owned by Priya Blue Industries, Kalthia Ship Breaking, Shree Ram Group of Industries, and...
  • Port newcomer Bronka to be gateway to Moscow
    LLCA new purpose-built port on the Gulf of Finland has set its sights on becoming a new hub for Russian cargoes. The port of Bronka, which will be able to handle larger ships than other Baltic...
  • J. Lauritzen expects another tough year after deep 2015 losses
    J. Lauritzen, the privately owned Danish dry bulk and gas carrier group, expects another tough year after reporting deep losses for the final quarter and full year 2015. Group net loss narrowed to USD 152.8 million in 4Q15 from USD 182.0 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenues rose...
  • Two Bourbon Offshore seafarers abducted off Nigeria
    Two members of the crew of a Bourbon Offshore vessel are believed to have been kidnapped following an attack on their vessel off the Nigerian coast on Tuesday. Bourbon Offshore said that the two missing crew members were a Russian and Nigerian....
  • SPP Shipyard regains refund guarantees, resumes order negotiations
    Massively indebted South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding, which is undergoing a sale, now has the green light to resume bidding for new orders. Its creditors have agreed to once again, provide the shipbuilder with refund guarantees, which are crucial to winning orders as customers are assured of...
  • Seadrill's final quarter strongest, but tough time expected
    Seadrill, the London based drill ship and rig company in John Fredriksen's business empire, said the final quarter of 2015 was the year's strongest in operational terms, but the company warns that 2016 would be a tough and said it...
  • Marine leads Bureau Veritas profit growth in 2015
    The marine and offshore business of French certification and inspection group Bureau Veritas outpaced the group's other major businesses for profit and revenue growth in 2015. Its adjusted operating profit showed a 32.1% increase year on year to reach EUR107 million, the highest percentage growth rate achieved by any...
  • HMM to sell two VLOCs, 13 Capesizes in liquidity drive
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has confirmed more details of the ships it will sell to Hahn & Co as part of its plans to raise liquidity. HMM has confirmed to IHS Fairplay that in all, 15 ships will be sold. The ships are tied to dedicated shipping contracts and these will...
  • Tanker freight rates 'to remain strong'
    Crude oil tanker owners can expect the current freight rate strength to continue throughout 2016, according to speakers at the IHS Maritime & Trade Freight Rate Forum 2016, although rates will decline next year as prospects for...
  • Daelim Corporation exits VLGC sector
    South Korean industrial group Daelim Corporation has no plans to operate very large gas carriers after redelivering a chartered-in VLGC to Korea Line Corporation. In 2007, Daelim Corporation sold the DL Calla to KLC in a sale-and-leaseback arrangement. Daelim had committed to charter rates at over USD1 million a...
  • Incheon launches single window to reduce congestion and improve productivity
    Incheon Port Authority (IPA) launched a single window communication service to reduce congestion and emissions in the vicinity of the port and to increase productivity and supply chain efficiency. Accessible on mobile devices, the Incheon Port Container Terminal Single Window provides real-time stevedoring status and...
  • ICBC Leasing issues USD200 million shipping bonds
    ICBC Leasing, the financial leasing branch of China's state-run bank ICBC, has issued USD200 million shipping bonds in South Korea. The bonds are secured by two of the four LNG carriers from a project between ICBC Leasing and Golar LNG. The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) provided credit guarantee for...
  • Alleged 'hit-and-run' container ship detained off Malaysia
    A St Kitts & Nevis-flagged container ship was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident with two other vessels off Johor, Malaysia. The 39,232-dwt container ship Olf reportedly collided with tankers anchored off Tanjung Ayam, Johor, on 18 February 2016 at 1930 h local. After...
  • Brodosplit personality
    Tomislav Debeljak took over from his father as chief executive of DIV Group, Croatia's biggest private manufacturing enterprise. Passionate about his work and an eternal optimist, Debeljak expanded his business into one of Europe's leading makers of fasteners, then into railway rolling stock components. In 2013,...
  • Tanker buyers wait and watch
    While sheer desperation pervades the dry market and asset prices crash, the knock-on effects are being felt throughout the S&P market. The tanker sector is not immune from the anxiety of owners and financiers when they are losing so much money elsewhere.Despite rates remaining relatively firm for most sectors and...
  • US regulator signals progress on new ballast water regime
    US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft hinted that type-approval for ballast water management systems to be installed on vessels trading in the US could finally get underway in 2016. Speaking to reporters after giving the annual "State of the Coast Guard" speech on 23 February at...

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • E-commerce and logistics can be profitable partners, but traditional freight firms have to adapt
  • Shipowners resolute over charter rates, so HMM must now revisit Hanjin merger plan
  • Bullish Expeditors bucks 2015's 'weak market' trend with increased margins and profits
  • Canute Logistics and Wilko gear up to beat the HGV driver shortage with a new apprenticeship scheme
  • The consequences of cheap oil
  • What big data brings to the stressful life of a container line CEO
  • FAA proposes $275,000 penalty for Atlas Air

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Anthem passengers file class action suit against RCCL
  • U.S.-based operator adds next generation asphalt carrier
  • "Ineffective visual navigation" led to grounding
  • Waller Marine gets FEED contract for 400 MW FPP
  • Satcom services provider rebrands as Marlink
  • Bergen Group gets extension of frigate contract
  • Puerto Rico seeks private partner to operate ferry services
  • First ship loaded with U.S.-produced LNG heads to Brazil
  • Bulgarian shipyard busy with dredges for Royal IHC

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Port of Vancouver calling for waterfront development proposals
  • DOT accepting applications for new round of TIGER grants
  • Boeing taps Leanne Caret as Defense, Space & Security boss
  • Application deadline February 29 for Port Angeles funding program
  • FMC names John K. DeCrosta Legislative/Public Affairs senior advisor

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Britannia and UK P&I Clubs confirm merger talks
    International Group mutuals consider joining forces
  • Hapag-Lloyd secures OW Bunker interpleader victory in US
    But uncertainty remains on extraterritoriality of Court of Appeals decision
  • StealthGas records 80% weaker net profits for 2015
    Greek owner hurt by weak freight rates amid fleet expansion
  • US pushes IMO to accept Iridium as GMDSS provider, Inmarsat pushes back
    Long running proposal to allow a new GMDSS service provider under discussion next week at IMO
  • US LNG exports will take years to impact on rates, say experts
    New era for shipping will take time to establish
  • US Coast Guard details early stages of El Faro response
    No USCG assets or other vessels were near by due to Hurricane Joaquin
  • Two days of El Faro data lost by USCG software during rescue operation
    Software upgrade introduced problems with critical program
  • CSIC Ltd to dispose two engine units to parent company
    Disposal gains will help loss-making shipbuilder ease financial pressure
  • GasLog posts profit in line with expectations
    Owner sees vessel shortages ahead but has bolstered its position to withstand leaner times
  • ICBC Leasing explores basing bonds on shipping receivables
    Newly-issued $200m project bond that securitises charter hire from two LNG carriers could be the first of its kind in the debt capital market
  • J. Lauritzen reports wider losses in 2015 on dry bulk impairments
    Danish shipping outfit gets cash injection from sole shareholder
  • Seadrill cash cow dries up
    Fredriksen money-spinner fails to shore up shipping and energy empire amid oil price collapse
  • Pacific Radiance 2015 revenues down on lower vessel utilisation
    Seasonal weakness in the fourth quarter of the year led to a more pronounced fall in revenue
  • UK parliament considering Bill to raise sanction breach penalties
    Police and Crime Bill 2015-2016 would raise civil penalty cap to £1m
  • Swissco reports fourth quarter net loss on asset impairments
    Company made impairment provisions as it expects oil and gas industry conditions to remain weak
  • Singapore business delegation eyes shipping and port deals in Iran
    Delegation will also visit major shipping and regional transhipment hub Bandar Abbas
  • MISC to buy remaining stake in Petronas subsidiary for $445m
    Acquisition represents a low risk investment to MISC in comparison to investing in greenfield projects
  • POSH clinches $85m worth of long term charters
    Contracts signed with Saudi Arabian and Qatari clients
  • Hanjin Shipping issues hybrid bonds to repay Korean Air loan
    South Korean carrier plans to sell assets to boost liquidity
  • India to help Iran build Chabahar port
    Government to equip and operate two berths in first phase of development at port
  • MR tanker rates rebound on arbitrage to Europe, LRs under pressure
    Diesel inventory levels drawn down in ARA hub as River Rhine water levels return to navigable levels
  • Suezmax tanker rates ease from monthly highs as demand softens
    West African loadings may have slowed due to an oil spill at a subsea crude export pipeline

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Russia may raise port tariffs
  • Small shippers back CP-NS merger while larger shippers push against
  • XPO sees e-commerce-fueled economic growth ahead
  • Vancouver port's drayage initative cuts truck turn times
  • Facing SOLAS rule, industry needs to think outside the box
  • Life for Brazil's truckers is no walk on the beach
  • Incheon port touts app to boost productivity
  • India OKs funding for Chabahar port development
  • Sharp drop in revenue per container eroding liner results

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • Two banks cut GasLog target; one hikes
    Cowen and Stifel reduce stock price bet but stay bullish; JP Morgan hikes but stays neutral.
  • GasLog in talks for more finance deals
    Finance chief Simon Crowe says company in talks to push back 2018-2020 maturities.
  • TSB blames bridge team for grounding
    'Ineffective visual navigation' contributed to incident on CSL bulker Atlantic Erie.
  • Grimaldi's Finnlines posts record Q4 profit
    Finnish ro-ro company enjoys best-ever final three months as cargo and passenger numbers rise.
  • Vale iron ore shipping spend drops 27%
    Iron ore mining giant chops $280m from iron ore freight costs in fourth quarter.
  • NOCC scraps oldest car carrier
    Norwegian shipowner banks $2.7m for 1987-built NOCC Coral.
  • EAT gobbles up three-year tanker deal
    Malaysian owner scoops COA worth $9.3m through client of Petronas.
  • Seadrill increases Q4 earnings
    John Fredriksen's drillship company sees stronger end to a loss-making year.
  • Stealth sells older ship as it reports profit
    Exit of the Gas Arctic comes following a year in which it took delivery of 10 new ships.
  • Samudera Shipping's annual profit down 71%
    Diversified Indonesian owner sees its 2015 earnings chopped on the back of smaller revenue.
  • Hamburg: Between depression and recovery
    Owners, bankers and investors accept depth of crisis, and try to see a path through problems
  • Bahri buys five MRs from Scorpio Tankers
    Saudi Arabia-based shipowner splashes out $166.5m to snap up tanker quintet from US-listed owner.
  • GasLog set fair for prolonged downturn
    Peter Livanos-backed owner encouraged by level of tendering activity in LNG business.
  • Grindrod posts $88.1m net loss for 2015
    Diversified shipowner sees red ink in annual report but CEO Alan Olivier says layups not in sight.
  • DFDS sells out first $59m buyback
    Danish ro-ro group splashes out on its own stock with help from shareholder Lauritzen Foundation.
  • Wilhelmsen and Hoegh yet to hear from Brazil
    Press release the only communication owners have had regarding price-fixing probe, exec says.
  • Bulker owner Wilson falls to Q4 loss
    Operations of Norwegian small-ship specialist hit by bad weather at the end of the year.
  • Tanker mini-boom to cool, says Stopford
    Froth to come off tanker market rates as overcapacity comes into play, forecasts veteran analyst.
  • Two Bourbon crew seized in Nigeria
    Pirates raid French anchor-handler and abduct Nigerian and Russian workers.
  • Greek bulker refloated in Argentina
    Alkimos Heracles underway again after grounding in Punta Indio Channel on Wednesday.
  • James Fisher wins $34.8m windfarm contract
    London-listed company set to provide marine support services to Galloper Winds Farm project off Suffolk coast.
  • Write-down pushes Rem into the red
    Oslo-listed offshore owner the latest to take an impairment hit in challenging spot markets.
  • DVB Bank provisions rise at 'testing time'
    Specialist lender's profit falls in a year which saw higher allowances against legacy loans.
  • ISH posts bigger loss but reduces debt
    Alabama-based company sees deeper red due to non-cash items but says strategic plan is on track.
  • Shreyas to acquire small containership
    Indian owner bring its tally to nine with latest purchase move for 1,700-teu vessel.
  • Foundation steps up to support Lauritzen
    Sole shareholder takes over assets to help shipowner secure $125m cash injection.
  • Cocaine found in container in US
    Customs officers recover $2m haul of drugs from vessel arriving from Ecuador.
  • Polarcus seals restructuring deal
    Middle East seismic survey ship company to issue new shares after agreeing refinancing with bondholders.
  • Siem Offshore plunges to $116m Q4 loss
    Norwegian owner agrees sale of laid-up supply ship as it takes big impairment hit in weak markets.
  • Nam Cheong sinks into the red in Q4
    Malaysian shipbuilder anticipates pace of vessel sales and shipbuilding activities to remain slow.
  • Rickmers Maritime finance chief heads for pastures new
    Gerard Low said to be leaving company to pursue personal and other professional interests.
  • Pacific Radiance sees full-year numbers drop 95%
    Costs exceeded revenue in fourth quarter as company struggles to ride out offshore downturn.
  • Teague: US energy export picture strong
    US energy logistics firms sees demand for LPG and crude from US.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • NEWS FLASH: DOT to solicit applications for FAST freight grants
  • USCG: Computer issues did not delay El Faro response
  • Intermodal rates drop for 13th straight month
  • Truckload rate growth continues to slow in January
  • U.S. antidumping sought for heavy-walled steel pipe imports
  • WTO rules in favor of U.S. on India's solar import rules
  • Struggle over control of Evergreen Group intensifies
  • LLamasoft: Supply chains focused too much on internal issues
  • International Shipholding Corp. reports $180m loss in 2015
  • Yusen launches service from Semarang, Indonesia airport
  • XPO posts 33% gain in Q4 organic net income as it digests acquisitions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
  • GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: North Asian arrivals slip to four-week low
    Arrivals into India reach highest since early February.
  • Tri-Zen: Low oil prices holding back LNG bunker uptake to end abruptly
    Window of opportunity to secure yard space for LNG-fueled newbuilds could close quickly.
  • Around half Iran's Feb fuel oil exports seen set to end up in Singapore
    The other half will likely flow into the Fujairah bunker market.
  • New Orleans MGO rises, still trading at discount to Houston
    New Orleans MGO was in a discount to Houston MGO for the seventh consecutive day.
  • Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies
    Bunkerworld Latest News / 1d
  • All Mexican Gulf Coast oil, petchems ports closed by storms: ministry
    Ports are now closed due to high winds and waves.

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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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