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January 27, 2016
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong container volume surpassed by Ningbo-Zhoushan port
  • Greek maritime unions hold 48-hour strike this week over pensions
  • Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics looks to expand into Europe
  • Mainland-Macau trade up 30.3pc, but Macau exports to China down 10.8pc
  • Cargill shuts London shipping office, saying sector in worst shape since 1980s
  • China's sea battles may now take to ramming to avoid firing the first shot
  • DP World sets up JV to invest in ports, logistics infrastructure in Russia
  • DSV buys UTi for US$1.35 billion, enlarges staff to 40,000 in 80 countries
  • China and Iran agree to increase trade to US$600 billion over 10 years
  • Charleston's cold storage capacity is beefed up with expanded facility
  • Bangladesh garment industry suffers Australian ban on its air freight
  • Boeing to halve 747 production as cargo market shows little sign of recovery
  • Delhi calls for help to build aviation connectivity to criss-cross India
  • Sale of Southern Air to Atlas likely to bring more cargo traffic to Kentucky
  • Schiphol posts 0.7 cargo decline with growth most everywhere but Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • Chinese New Year fails to propel rates
  • HDASCO Line set to launch India-Europe service
  • Online monitoring system to help Chennai Customs track unclaimed cargo
  • SARJAK expands its circle of influence
  • UAE to diversify its trade basket with India
  • APM Terminals finalises Cartagena joint venture
  • NSICT stir ends; terminal operations now normal
  • Bangladesh, Bhutan, India & Nepal discuss rail network
  • Govt mulls setting up separate transport dept
  • MoS Railways to inaugurate Continental Warehousing's Ahmedabad PFT today
  • Road Ministry may borrow INR 13K cr. for highway projects
  • Auto industry demands more time to certify steel imports
  • Cumin exports may fall to 1 lakh t from 1.55 lakh t
  • Karnataka rubber farmers request hike in import duty

International Transport Journalweb site
  • A rolling stone gathers no moss
  • New board directors at Centreport Canada
  • Skandic Service named Kässbohrer partner
  • Louisiana airport breaks ground for cargo facility
  • Suttons names new chairman
  • Joining forces in general cargo sector
  • Happy feet for containers
  • Breakthrough in Beskyd tunnel construction
  • Korean Register heading for new shores
  • UK P&I Club appoints regional advisor
  • Turkish Cargo up, rivals down
  • Walmart targeting e-commerce in India
  • Blue Water: search for new CEO
  • Work on India's freight corridor gains momentum
  • Vitamins via Valencia
  • Malaysia Airlines axing triple seven services
  • Aramex scoops up courier service provider

IHS Maritimeweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • Japanese pull dry S&P candidates from market
    Japanese owners are withdrawing bulker sales candidates from the market because they are unwilling to face the painfully low prices that currently prevail, even though many charterers are keen to find ways to reduce their dry losses and exposure to the spot market. For...
  • Daniamant acquires Jotron Lifebuoy and Lifeboat Light business
    Daniamant is delighted to announce that it has acquired the SL-300 lifebuoy light and the SL-400 lifeboat light from Jotron AS, located in Norway. Jotron AS is a private limited Norwegian company with more than 45 years of continuous operation in international markets, with an aim to make high performance equipment...
  • Dry bulk depression could hasten recovery, claims analyst
    This year will be even more painful for dry bulk owners than 2015, which could actually be a positive in terms of bringing forward an eventual recovery, according to JP Morgan analyst Noah Parquette. In a new research note, he explained...
  • Floating storage on the rise
    A newbuilding very large crude carrier (VLCC) and a Suezmax tanker have been chartered to ship gas oil to Europe from Asia, fuelling speculation that the industry may see the first return to floating storage in nearly six years. The VLCC Alice, with capacity to hold more than 260,000 tonnes of...
  • Marine insurers wary of increasing piracy risk
    Marine insurers are set to engage with shipowners and charterers over what it sees as a rising tide of piracy across the world. Underwriters are increasingly concerned that the maritime market is letting its guard down over the issue,...
  • Tanker S&P market remains active
    The tanker sale and purchase market remains busy, although not all players appear fully confident of the medium-term future. While Cargill last week announced the closure of its London freight operations, Glencore has made known its willingness to dispose of directly-controlled tanker tonnage. Its tanker-operating subsidiary Topley...
  • IBIA expands in Asia to support 'unprecedented level' of industry challenges
    The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is expanding in Asia with the appointment of a regional manager to assist with growing challenges. Simon Neo, who has held many senior management roles and has over 30 years of oil and shipping industry experience, will be taking...
  • Scandinavians retain positive outlook for crude carriers
    Shipping analysts in Denmark and Norway retain a positive outlook on the crude carrier market despite a recent fall in spot freight rates from six digit highs and some note that shares in listed tanker owners should see a rebound as a result. Prudent owners and operators...
  • More Chinese and Japanese tankers to lift Iranian crude
    Now that sanctions on Iran have been lifted, it is likely that Chinese-owned and Japanese-owned tankers will be used for a big chunk of Iran's exports to the Far East, according to a report by Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa. The three largest buyers of Iranian...
  • China-invested Colombo terminal doubles throughput with mega-vessels
    Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) more than doubled its container throughput in 2015 as investment in capability to handle the world's largest container vessels appears to be paying off. The China Merchants-invested CICT handled 1.561 million teu in 2015, an increase of more than 118% on...
  • South Korea invites tenders for port development
    South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is inviting tenders to develop the country's ports under public-private partnerships. Accordingly, land parcels will be allocated under this scheme, which seeks to attract the participation of manufacturers and logistics companies. The government and respective port authorities will allocate...
  • H-Line Shipping could consolidate position with HMM acquisition
    H-Line Shipping, the outfit controlled by South Korean private equity firm Hahn & Co, would consolidate its position as the country's second-biggest owner of dry bulk carriers if it buys Hyundai Merchant Marine's 14 bulkers. IHS Maritime & Trade Sea-web data shows that H-Line currently has 32 ships, including 26 bulkers....
  • Cargo ship collides and sinks off Myanmar
    A cargo ship collided with an anchored tanker and sank off Yangon, Myanmar, during poor weather conditions on 25 January.The Vietnam-flagged general cargo vessel, Dong Thien Phu Silver, with IMO number 9492854, was sailing through the Gulf of Martaban, around 40 n miles south of Yangon. When the weather deteriorated,...
  • Tianjin restructures chemicals sector with closures and relocations
    Tianjin will spend USD4.4 billion to relocate two large chemical plants this year after the conclusion of safety checks following the deadly explosions that took place in August 2015. The Tianjin Chemical Plant and Tianjin Dagu Chemical Plant, which are currently located in a densely populated residential area, will be moved...

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • Time for all air cargo forwarders to move into the digital age - or 'shipments simply won't fly'
  • Livorno opens bidding for new box terminal, while Contship Italia shows its gateway concept works
  • Cheaper bunker prices could hinder as well as help container lines, says BIMCO
  • CKYHE could be badly hit by merger mania
  • 2016: the year of wearable technology in the supply chain
  • Cathay Pacific scales back expansion plans for 2016

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • Jensen to design, production engineer Lindblad newbuilds
  • Wartsila to deliver 100th 34DF dual fuel marine engine
  • Lloyd's Register changes leadership line-up
  • Becker introduces optimized version of Schilling TT Rudder
  • New Transas CEO plans to "shake up the market"
  • Rolls-Royce marks LARS sales milestone

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • Foss Maritime to consolidate customer service operations
  • Inchcape Shipping Services warns of extended strike in Greece
  • NYK adding SHIN SEKIYO to coal carrier vessel lineup
  • General Dynamics NASSCO delivers second LNG-powered container ship
  • Diana Shipping works charter for dry bulk vessel PHILADELPHIA

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • Vale given go-ahead to restart activities at Tubarao port
    Court overturns last week's decision to halt activities at the iron ore export and coal import terminals
  • Farstad reflags PSV for four-year Petrobras charter
    Offshore supply operator avoids future blocking with flag change
  • ECA has negligible effect on port of Kiel cargo volumes
    Sulphur cap fears allayed as ferry business maintains 2014 throughput level
  • London Gateway wins Maersk call at expense of Tilbury
    DP World facility gains fourth service from UK rival since inception
  • Stena Bulk takes delivery of newbuild MR tanker
    IMO II Max tanker Stena Imperative built by CSSC OME
  • Chinese yards in talks with Iran for new orders
    CSSC OME has dispatched its senior managers to Tehran
  • Suezmax rates weaker in West Africa and Black Sea but stronger in Middle East
    Aframax market lacklustre but could receive Iranian support
  • Aframax tanker fixed on time charter with option to load Iranian cargoes
    Glencore unit said to have booked Green Warrior for 60-90 days at $40,000 per day
  • Mission to Seafarers sets up new digital centre for North America
    Co-operation will enhance Seafarers' welfare
  • Euronav buys back own shares as tanker stocks stay cheap
    Crude tanker player spends $5m on 500,000-share buyback
  • US east coast ports expect further delays
    Heavy snowfall disrupts vessel traffic moving through the southeast, mid-Atlantic and northeast
  • Oakland braced for $36m hit from Ports America departure
    Port to lose a quarter of its revenue as terminal closes operations
  • HHI takes Sembcorp Marine's place in MOU with Saudi giants
    Previous agreement to explore development of shipbuilding facilities in the Kingdom between the Singapore builder, Saudi Aramco, Bahri and Lamprell expired in October
  • China slowdown dents Eurogate traffic
    Volumes fall 2% in 2015 to 14.5m teu as Chinese exports waver
  • Tom Boardley promoted at Lloyd's Register
    Nick Brown takes marine director position as Tom Boardley is promoted to newly created position
  • Ezra Holdings picks new interim chief financial officer
    UPDATE: Chan Eng Yew takes over from Eugene Cheng Chee Mun who stepped down for personal and family reasons
  • Tanker demand to remain strong into 2016 winter, says BIMCO
    But the end of crude oil stockpiling and passing of the winter months could curtail tanker market rates
  • Energy demand for commercial transportation to grow till 2040
    Aviation, marine and rail to be fastest growing sub-sectors
  • Gulf Drilling orders two more rigs from Keppel FELS
    GDI has taken delivery of five such rigs from yard so far
  • Investment arm of Canadian property developer acquires 8.65% stake in Scorpio Bulkers
    GRM Investments joins the ranks of Scorpio's largest shareholders which include Wellington Management, Monarch and Kensico Capital

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • CN rides intermodal growth to double-digit profit rise
  • Top US truckload carrier: Fear of freight recession 'overblown'
  • In tougher time, Heartland Express banks for road ahead
  • CP-NS merger would fuel biggest rail industry shake-up since Staggers Act
  • Brokers, forwarders to Customs: ACE isn't ready for February rollout
  • Concern rising about how SOLAS weight rule can actually be implemented
  • Maersk adds, enhances Latin America-Europe services to tap reefer demand
  • Eurogate traffic dips ahead of 'difficult' 2016
  • Amazon's NVOCC status opens door to new business, cheaper rates
  • Hansa Heavy Lift seeks to leverage strengths in tough market
  • TOTE settles with families of 10 El Faro victims
  • DP World Cochin adds new intra-India feeder service
  • Goldenport debt payment freeze highlights container charter market woes
  • Flat global demand a drag on breakbulk carriers' steel volumes
  • Greek ports face second 48-hour strike
  • Colombo's CICT breaks the 1.5 million box barrier
  • La Spezia reaps rewards of Asian cargo strategy
  • Tianjin to spend billions on relocating chemicals factories
  • Cheap fuel cuts costs, but only rising demand can lift carrier profitability

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • Noble Century buys pair from compatriot
    But deals see Chinese owner sell older ship to Guangdong Tongcheng.
  • Spain evacuates crew from Cido car carrier
    Helicopters responds to distress call from ship off A Coruna; video footage shows severe list.
  • Spain responds to SOS from Cido car carrier
    22 crew members pulled from ship suffering severe list off A Coruna.
  • Top owners: don't fear tanker orderbook
    Trio of leading executives believe strong tanker market has legs.
  • Court reopens door to Prestige liability
    More than 13 years after oil spill, Mangouras hit with prison sentence and London P&I Club cited for 'direct civil liability'.
  • Coast Guard sets hearing for El Faro
    Board to explore whether there is evidence of negligence or misconduct in sinking.
  • Fincantieri to build vessels with Iran
    Italian group signs $100m-plus cooperation deals with new ISOICO plant; will also supply ship engines.
  • Safe Bulkers pushes back more payments
    Danish Ship Finance deal refinances $44.9m in credit facilities.
  • AHTS spot deals drop to zero
    No anchor-handlers currently working short-term in the North Sea as tonnage lists swells.
  • Petrobras hires two Farstad-owned vessels
    Brazilian oil major signs contract for Norwegian vessels, one of which was intended to be cancelled.
  • Wells Fargo Securities downgrades Dorian
    Energy market chaos and potential change in dividend path lead to lower rating.
  • Royal Caribbean gives Haiti a wide berth
    US owner's Vision of the Seas skips Caribbean port call due to unrest.
  • Bimco blames delivery glut for boxship woes
    But shipping association says 2015's "astonishing" fleet growth should lessen this year.
  • Greathorse purchase rumours stumble
    Sources pour cold water on reports Idan Ofer-backed Eastern Pacific has sold chemical tanker.
  • Chinese slump dents Eurogate's 2015 volumes
    European terminal owner posts a 2% decline but does well on the mega-boxship side.
  • Gulf Navigation raising $25m through bond issue
    Dubai tanker owner also working on business plan to generate shareholder value.
  • Euronav fixes newbuild amid share buyback
    Tanker owner tops up on its own stock as former Metrostar VL finds work.
  • Crew saved as ship sinks after clash
    All 14 seafarers rescued as Vietnamese vessel goes down following collision with tanker off Myanmar.
  • Greathorse jumps on Eastern Pacific resale
    Chinese owner said to have bought chemical tanker from Idan Ofer-backed company.
  • Temasek linked to more asset sales after NOL deal
    Singapore holding company considering non-core disposals linked to Keppel and Sembcorp.
  • Vale ore carrier set for demolition in Bangladesh
    Brazilian miner understood to have scrapped one of its 1980s built bulkers.
  • Concordia locks second P-Max in time charter
    Kim Ullman-led company secures "good income" for its tanker with fresh one-year deal with UK company.
  • JP Morgan: Worse dry market is for the best
    Noah Parquette explains paradoxical gains to be made from battered bulker market in 2016.
  • OSG settles for less in bond buy-back
    US tanker owner to purchase $294m of 2024 notes - 43% of outstanding amount.
  • Indian owners want to carry 25% of imports
    Domestic shipping companies request guarantees over crude, LPG and bulk cargoes.
  • Greece facing new 48-hour crew strike
    Action by crew unions to disrupt ports like Piraeus and Eleusis from Wednesday.
  • Stena to scale back investments in face of downturn
    Dan Sten Olsson says Swedish shipowner faces rocky 2017 due to drillship exposure.
  • TOTE agrees to pay $5m to El Faro families
    Families of ten of 33 crew members on sunken ro-ro to receive $500,000 each.
  • New regulations prompt Rotterdam green fuel surge
    More stringent sulphur requirements for shipping in the North Sea have driven up demand.
  • Ezra chief executive lifts stake in company
    Boss of troubled offshore vessel operator spends over $40,000 to increase shareholding.
  • US seizes cocaine on Royal cruiseship
    Authorities detain seven people after 11 kilograms discovered on Jewel of the Seas.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • Swift boosts profits despite challenging market
  • Report: Kerry Logistics plans to buy U.S. forwarder
  • EUROGATE throughput falls 2% in 2015
  • HAROPA volumes jump 2.4% in 2015
  • Commerce secretary visits Nigeria, Rwanda
  • M&G ups investment in Corpus Christi facility
  • Report: U.K. businesses ill-equipped to handle new anti-slavery supply chain law
  • Executive Moves: MOL (America) and Port of Houston Authority
  • Port of Prince Rupert posts throughput decline in 2015
  • UWL launches new shipping solution for liquid bulk cargo
  • COSCO to use CargoSmart visibility, analytics tools
  • Lingering ice, snow hamper freight movement in several states
  • SMC³ offers new LTL rating tool
  • TOTE reaches settlement with 10 families of El Faro crew
  • CN applies for regulatory approval of Milton Logistics Hub
  • Greek dockworkers plan 48-hour strike
  • Port of Savannah sets container record in 2015
  • Drewry: Asia-East Coast North America container trade to cool
  • BWR: MSC strengthens connections from Asia to the Red Sea
  • Eastern U.S. digs out from monstrous winter storm
  • Government awards $1.96b to maintain sealift ships
  • Rico acquires majority shareholding in UK logistics company
  • GRI Roundup: Hapag-Lloyd
  • Executive Moves: Allport Cargo Services USA, Suttons Group, Röhlig, and Avianca
  • China Shipping projects $426m operating loss for 2015

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 26, 2016
  • TOTE receives 2nd LNG-powered container ship ahead of schedule
    Will join sister vessel that is already in service next month.
  • Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA Data
    Likely Crude Oil Stocks Build of 3.5 Million Barrels.
  • Hellenic sees no change in HSFO output amid Iran crude flows to Greece: source
    Greece will source aa quarter of its crude imports from Iran.
  • India: Vessels in cabotage trades need bunker tax boost
    Proposal being considered by finance ministry.
  • Aramco to explore feasibility of new maritime complex in Saudi Arabia
    The quadripartite MOU involves Saudi Aramco, Bahri, Lamprell Energy Ltd. and Hyundai Heavy Industries.
  • Greek port workers' unions call for 2-day strike from Wednesday on labor issues
    Strike to start 6 am local time (0400 GMT) Wednesday and end at the same time on Friday.
  • Cockett Marine Oil appoints senior supply trader at Florida office
    Frank Ray joins the trading team as senior supply trader.
  • Wartsila, Cavotec to develop wireless charging, mooring for vessels
    System will be capable of transferring more than 1 MW of electrical energy.
  • Spanish SENER develops ship-to-ship LNG bunkering vessel
    Vessel tankage meets IMO's 'Type C' fuel ranking.
  • FUEL FOR THOUGHT: How quickly can Iran get its oil groove back?
    IEA believes Iran has made considerable progress in readying its oil network.
  • US Northeast bunker operations resuming after storm restricts barge traffic
    Two-feet high snow along the Eastern Seaboard and coastal flooding seen over the weekend.
  • Oil complex turns lower as OPEC producers signal more output
    NYMEX March crude settled down $1.85 at $30.34/b.

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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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