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July 8, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • G6 Alliance adds last call to Halifax on return leg to Asia
  • British-flagged, 18,000-TEU CMA CGM Georg Foster in Southampton
  • Hong Kong magazine names Hamburg as 'Best Seaport ?Europe 2015'
  • Hong Kong blocks off area east of Ninepin Islands to remove wreck at sea
  • Busan box volume up 6.4pc in first five to 8.11 million TEU
  • Savannah posts 3rd month of record container volume in May
  • UASC achieves ISO 27001 Certification for IT security system
  • Gulftainer surpasses 400,000 TEU at Oman's Sharjah container terminal
  • 60pc of US truckers find roads in worse shape than when they started
  • Prices for new containers have fallen to a 10-year low
  • East-west air freight rates will be at record lows for months: Drewry
  • BIFA backs Airports Commission's recommendations, urges state action
  • Houston Airport System to develop civil spaceport with FAA approval

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • Allcargo hosts one-of-its-kind football premier league
  • Container shipping will be lucky to break even in 2015, says report
  • G6 Alliance announces Asia-North America service enhancements
  • Greek shipping cos may move to Cyprus
  • MANSA's conference on ethical business practices deliberates on key topics & wins all-round appreciation
  • SAL Heavy Lift vessel discharges two mobile harbour cranes at Chennai Port
  • JN Port deploys Radiological Detection Equipment
  • Pension of Major Ports workers to increase: KPKS
  • INR turns weak against dollar
  • BRICS to launch strategy document to boost intra-BRICS trade

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Lorry scheme to boost road safety
  • First 40 t all-electric truck takes to the road
  • New rate war on the horizon Shipping
  • Results reflect NGA freighter cut out
  • Untimely death of Kerry MD Europe
  • Boosting rail capacity and safety in USA
  • New string-puller for Efip
  • Today: union protest against Cargolux
  • Single harness for ITX and Ziegler
  • UK partnership enhances intermodal sector
  • Exclusive deal for "Cheer" Shipping
  • Major UK retailer renews RSU contract
  • Premium guardian for cargo supply chain
  • European wide-body aircraft to be built in China
  • Honours for APL Shipping

IHS Maritimeweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • US authorises cruises to Cuba
    Carnival has become the first cruise line to receive approval to operate cruises directly between the United States and Cuba in more than 50 years. The cruise giant announced on 7 July that the licences, granted by the US Treasury and Commerce departments, authorise travel itineraries to Cuba "for
  • Rolls-Royce share slumps after third profit warning
    In an inauspicious start to his reign, new Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East has informed the London Stock Exchange that the British engineering group's projected 2014 bottom line will be in the GBP1.325-1.47 (USD2.05-2.28) billion range - down from EUR1.4-1.55 billion (USD2.17-2.40). "I am clearly
  • News insight: This week's Movers
    NHC head to stand down John Wiik will step down as CEO of the Norwegian Hull Club (NHC) on 1 January 2016. He has successfully steered the Club through years of growth and prosperity to create one of the largest pure marine underwriters in the industry. He will be replaced by Faz Peermohamed, a
  • Cargo ship runs aground off La Gi, Vietnam
    A Vietnam-flagged cargo ship laden with 3,000 tonnes of rice has run aground off La Gi, Vietnam. Hai Truong 36 with IMO registration number 8656154 was stranded at 10 29' 45''N, 107 50' 37"E at 02:00 h local time on 5 July. The 2009-built, 3,083 dwt vessel sustained breach in its hull and took in
  • International dry bulk shipping to pick up in the short term
    The international dry bulk shipping market is expected to pick up in the second half of 2015, Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) said in a report. However, a recovery to the average level recorded in the past years in the market lies far away, SISI said. The institute also gave more
  • ShinaSB makes second attempt at sale
    South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder ShinaSB is up for sale again, after a previous sale attempt fell through. Potential buyers submitted letters of intent to ShinaSB's shareholders on 30 June and assessment of the bids began the following day. This is ShinaSB's second attempt at a sale after an
  • EMAS Offshore records net profit of $5.18m
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore has posted a net profit of USD5.18 million for the third quarter that ended on 31 May 2015, as compared with a profit of USD0.18 million in the third quarter of 2014. The increase in profit was attributed to contributions from the company's
  • Triyards wins liftboat orders worth $175m
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards Holdings has won liftboat orders worth USD175 million. The vessel orders comprise two enhanced BH450 series liftboats, which will be the third and fourth liftboat in the series to be built by Triyards. "Each of these lattice-legged vessels, the
  • Evergreen confirms orders for 10 box ships
    Taiwanese carrier Evergreen announced on 6 July that the company has decided to order 10 2,800 teu container ships at Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) and Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding. The carrier will order five box ships at CSBC at the price of USD36-39 million each, with total
  • EMAS Offshore bags West Africa, Thailand jobs worth $24m
    Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore has clinched three charter contracts worth USD24 million with oil majors in West Africa and Thailand. Under the West African contract, EMAS Offshore will provide anchor handling tug and supply (AHTS) vessels for sea transportation services,
  • Headwinds emerge again for ship recycling
    The ship recycling market will not be spared from the uncertainties resulting from Greece's financial crisis and the stock market plunge in China. Dubai-based cash buyer Global Marketing Systems (GMS) said that 29 June-3 July was a nervy week in the Indian sub-continent markets with all eyes on
  • Samsung Heavy Industries clinches floating production system order
    South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) announced on 7 July that it has won an order for a semi-submersible floating production system (FPS) from a North America-based customer. SHI said the KRW337 billion (USD300 million) contract takes its year-to-date sales to KRW12.88 trillion.
  • MERS outbreak: Passenger arrivals in Pyeongtaek plunge in June
    Passenger arrivals in the South Korean port of Pyeongtaek fell rapidly in the aftermath of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak. Pyeongtaek, being the nearest South Korean port to China, had benefited from the growing number of Chinese going on cruise holidays. However, the
  • Tokyo's cargo traffic down in March
    Tokyo port's cargo traffic declined 3.6% year on year (y/y) in March to 7.355 million tonnes because of a sharp drop in imports from foreign countries, according to preliminary figures released by the Tokyo metropolitan government on 6 July. Of the 7.355 million tonnes, 3.896 million tonnes came

The Loadstarweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • New Heathrow runway: airlines unhappy about 'pay now, take-off later' condition
  • Cancelled voyages 'too little too late' to prevent carriers from sailing into the red
  • Air Logistics wins Brussels Airlines Cargo global tender as it eyes freight growth

Marine Logweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • Shell icebreaker forced back to port by hull fracture
  • More Danish ports approve HullWiper hull cleaning ROV
  • Chouest acquires newbuild Simek PSV
  • Carnival gets U.S. approval for travel to Cuba
  • Kvichak books contract for foil assisted cat
  • LR gives AIP for gas turbine powered LNG carrier
  • Esvagt sold to infrastructure investors
  • Fincantieri resumes production at Monfalcone

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • Ports of Seattle, Tacoma recognized for 'green' efforts
  • Charter contracts in works for three Diana Shipping vessels
  • Three illegal aliens in car trunk discovered entering US checkpoint
  • New CMA CGM container ship makes first stop in England
  • Paul Cornet de Ways-Ruart named to seat on Bunge board

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • North Sea aframaxes tipped as top earner this week
    First come, first served is the advice
  • Everything you need to know about ship regulations
    Interactive timeline maps your regulatory obligations and shows the true costs of compliance
  • Oaktree takes $500m share in Torm
    With the help of private equity Torm survives with an enlarged fleet
  • Full steam ahead for China Shipping Haisheng privatisation
    Lanhai and affiliates continue to raise stake in former China Shipping Group unit
  • Brussels green lights CMA CGM shortsea acquisition
    Former Bernhard Schulte unit to be integrated into French Line
  • New tax on Indonesian coal exporters
    Move to feed ballooning domestic power demand and raise revenue could be offset by Jakarta's lax enforcement
  • HHLA expects 'moderate' fall in box volumes
    But Port of Hamburg's primary operator raises forecast for intermodal throughput
  • Parkinson retires at Sunderland Marine
    Company lifer chief executive steps down at 60 on health grounds
  • 'Toxic' behaviour to hit box lines' profitability
    'Radical action' needed to reduce overcapacity, says Drewry

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • PMA, ILWU trade blame for Oakland delays
    Port of OaklandSkilled longshoremen are not showing up for work in the numbers they should be at the Port of Oakland, contributing to vessel backlogs and longer truck turn times, president of the Pacific Maritime Association said. "It's compounding the problem, that's for sure," Jim McKenna said in an interview. On...
  • McLeod integrates Logistical Labs' pricing platform
    McLeod Software, a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions; and Logistical Labs, a cloud-based supply chain software provider, today announced a partnership to integrate Logistical Labs' pricing platform, LoadDex, with McLeod's freight brokerage operations management system, PowerBrokerTM. The integration allows PowerBroker users to access LoadDex via the Quick Quote...
  • Higher pricing costs J.B. Hunt intermodal market share, analyst says
    When J.B. Hunt reports lower second-quarter intermodal volumes next month the culprits will be U.S. West Coast port congestion and the intermodal marketing company's own decision to sacrifice market share for higher rates, according to a BB&T Capital Markets report. Analyst Thomas Albrecht said he anticipates the intermodal marketing company to...
  • Evergreen named Best Global Shipping Line
    JERSEY CITY, NJ -- Evergreen Line has been awarded "Best Global Shipping Line" by Asia Cargo News at the 2015 Asian Freight Logistics and Supply Chain Awards. The accolade was conferred at a ceremony in Hong Kong last week and was accepted on behalf of the carrier by Derek Lo, Executive Vice...
  • Record NY-NJ imports show West Coast diversions sticking
    The Port of New York and New Jersey handled record import container volume in May, the latest sign that diversion from West Coast ports is lingering months after their congestion cleared. Loaded imports at the East Coast's largest port rose 13.4 percent year-over-year to 282,030 twenty-foot-equivalent units, driven by a strengthening...
  • Port of New Orleans receives Green Port certification
    NEW ORLEANS - Green Marine, a North American environmental certification program for the marine, port and terminal industry, officially recognized the Port of New Orleans recently as a certified Green Port. The Port of New Orleans is the eighth U.S. port to reach certification in the voluntary environmental certification program, which was...
  • HHLA forecasts modest dip in container volumes for 2015
    HHLA Terminal, Port of HamburgLONDON - HHLA, Hamburg's largest container stevedore, forecast a "moderate" decline in traffic in 2015 but stuck to its earnings forecast thanks to increased intermodal volumes. HHLA's first quarter traffic shrank 6.2 percent from a year ago to 1.75 million 20-foot-equivalent units, largely due to a 40...
  • Evergreen looks to further harness intra-Asia trade growth with 10-vessel order
    Evergreen Line has confirmed an order for 10 ships each with capacities of 2,800 twenty-foot equivalent units, a move aimed at capturing a larger share of the profitable and growing intra-Asia trade market. The order for ships was placed with and split evenly between Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Corporation and Japan's Imabari...
  • APL decision to skip Oakland calls slams importer
    APL announced Monday that its PA2 service from North Asia will skip calls to the Port of Oakland through the end of July because of the port's congestion problems. APL said it would resume Oakland calls when it observes improvement. The PA2 loop, which will continue to call at the Port...
  • Brazilian exporters of fresh beef gain access to US market
    Brazilian fresh beef exporters will begin shipping to the United States for the first time in 15 years in September, paving the way for forecasted volume of up to 9,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units annually. The first round of shipments of 15,000 tons, worth around $75 million, comes after the U.S Department of...
  • Largest container ships on order to rise 13 percent by 2020
    MSC Oscar, the largest container ship currently in service.The largest container vessels on order have more than sextupled since 1975 and is set to expand by at least 13 percent by 2020, according to an IHS Maritime & Trade analysis of the order book. The rapid rise in ship sizes reflects...
  • CMA CGM gets EU approval for short-sea liner acquisition
    LONDON - European Union competition regulators approved French carrier CMA CGM's acquisition of OPDR, the German short-sea shipping line. The EU didn't attach any conditions to its approval of the deal, according to CMA CGM which officially integrated OPDR into the Marseille-based group on July 1. CMA CGM acquired OPDR from the...
  • Narrowing focus, Maersk sells offshore unit
    LONDON - Maersk has sold its majority-owned offshore support company Esvagt to private equity investors in the latest disposal of non-core operations as it focuses on container shipping and terminals and oil and gas exploration and drilling. AMP Capital of Australia and UK-based 3i Infrastructure are paying 4.1 billion Danish crowns...
  • Container growth at Indian major public ports slows
    Nhava Sheva Port. Credit: AsandsContainer volumes via major public ports in India dipped about 1.5 percent in June year-over-year as a slump in the country's global trade continued, according to the latest port statistics compiled by JOC.com. India's 12 federal government-owned major ports cumulatively moved 658,000 20-foot-equivalent units during the month,...
  • Japanese container trade outlook worsens
    Port of YokohamaA Tokyo-based research firm has downgraded its outlook for the Japanese container trade in fiscal 2015, which started on April 1, citing a significantly slower pace of growth in imports than previously anticipated. Nittsu Research Institute and Consulting Inc. predicted that in fiscal 2015, Japan's containerized cargo trade would...
  • Hong Kong warned container volume could halve in next decade
    HONG KONG - Hong Kong's container throughput could halve in the next decade as a host of factors begin to stack up against the port that has seen a steady decline in volumes over the past year.This stark prediction was made by Deutsche Bank in a detailed study that said...
  • Carriers' profits to collapse in 'toxic' morass of own making, Drewry says
    LONDON - A "toxic" mixture of overcapacity, weak demand and aggressive pricing is threatening ocean carriers' profitability for the rest of 2015, according to Drewry Maritime Research. The industry "will be lucky to break even this year" the London-based consultancy said as it tore up its earlier forecast of a collective...
  • G6 makes four new peak-season sailing cuts
    HONG KONG - The G6 Alliance will cancel another four Asia-Europe sailings in July and August in the latest indication that carriers do not expect much of a peak season this year.In a note to the trade, the G6 said it would void four Asia-Europe sailings in response to changes...
  • Container line industry seen as stuck in bad news cycle
    HONG KONG - The container shipping industry is trapped in a bad news cycle to rival anything the market is serving up with two separate studies heaping additional gloom on the troubled transport sector.In the Port Tracker report by Hackett Associates, the analyst warned container lines to prepare for a...
  • Evolving transshipment threat to Hong Kong future, report says
    HONG KONG - Hong Kong's container throughput could halve in the next decade as a host of factors begin to stack up against the port that has seen a steady decline in volumes over the past year.This stark prediction was made by Deutsche Bank in a detailed study that said...
  • G6 makes four new peak season sailing cuts
    HONG KONG - The G6 Alliance will cancel another four Asia-Europe sailings in July and August in the latest indication that carriers do not expect much of a peak season this year.In a note to the trade, the G6 said it would void four Asia-Europe sailings in response to changes...
  • Troubled container lines heading for a bad year, study shows
    HONG KONG - The container shipping industry is trapped in a bad news cycle to rival anything the market is serving up with two separate studies heaping additional gloom on the troubled transport sector.In the Port Tracker report by Hackett Associates, the analyst warned container lines to prepare for a...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • Vogel lands at Eagle
    Eagle Bulk Shipping has hired Gary Vogel as its chief executive.
  • AMSC hires new CFO
    American Shipping Company (AMSC) has tapped the investment director at financial firm Converto Capital to take its chief financial officer role.
  • Greeks lead cape scrap effort
    Greek owners led the capesize demolition charge in the first half of this year, scrapping more ships from the sector than anyone else.
  • OPDR deal done
    France's CMA CGM has had its takeover of German line OPDR approved by European regulators.
  • Carnival wins Cuba nod
    Carnival has received approval from the US government to begin taking passengers to Cuba.
  • Scrap dominance
    Owners from Greece and China lead the way in dry tonnage demolition in 2015.
  • Ferry bad news?
    Russia's government has approved plans to build a bridge from its mainland to the annexed territory of Crimea.
  • G6 voids routes
    Hapag-Lloyd and other lines follow O3 in reducing Asia-Europe capacity.
  • Bumi bags $755m
    Malaysian owner Bumi Armada has clinched loans worth $755m to refinance its Armada Kraken FPSO.
  • Farstad in $73m charters
    Farstad Shipping has agreed multiple contracts worth NOK 600m ($73.16m) which will see some of its laid-up vessels back in business.
  • Take your time
    State energy company Gail (India) is to allow overseas shipyards five years to build LNG carriers in India.
  • Bulker crew unpaid
    Twenty-one seafarers on a bulk carrier hired by Rio Tinto have not been paid since April, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) says.
  • Oaktree taking $511m Torm slice
    Oaktree Capital will net shares worth over $500m in Torm when it completes a takeover of the company this month.
  • Crewman's body found
    Fishermen have found the body of a crewman who fell from an NCL cruiseship last week.
  • Boxships face "toxic" market
    A "toxic mixture" of overcapacity, weak demand and aggressive pricing threatens to wipe out container shipping profits this year.
  • Cosco baffled by drop
    China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has said it knows of no reason why its share price has taken a hammering in the last three trading days.
  • Triyards wins double order
    Triyards has won an order for a duo of large liftboats which ensures the yard will be busy until the 2017 financial year.
  • HHLA lowers sights
    German ports group Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) is expecting lower profit and volumes from its container terminal operations this year.
  • Maersk sells Esvagt for $610m
    AP Moller-Maersk has sold safety and support vessel owner Esvagt to two private equity funds in a $610m deal.
  • Ezion buys into ROS
    Singapore shipowner Ezion Holdings has snapped up a 30% stake in domestic oil and gas engineering group Rotating Offshore Solutions (ROS).
  • USSC wins cheaper finance
    Tanker owner US Shipping Corp (USSC) has extended its debt at a lower interest rate.
  • AMSC secures $500m loans
    Oslo-listed American Shipping Company (AMSC) has refinanced its debt with new loans worth $500m.
  • APL tops reliability poll
    Study says NOL's liner arm had a global on-time performance of 85.5% in May 2015.
  • Bunker Holding buys LQM
    Bunker Holding Group, part of Denmark's United Shipping & Trading Company, has acquired US rival LQM Petroleum Services.
  • Lauritzen capes cut loose
    Lauritzen Bulkers has seen the charter parties on its two remaining capesize bulkers cancelled, the company has confirmed.
  • Rolls-Royce cuts estimates
    Rolls-Royce has announced a cut in full year profit forecasts for its marine division due to the downturn in the offshore sector.
  • Skuld in Durban warning
    Skuld has urged owners to be wary of port safety issues at the South African port of Durban in the wake of two groundings late last year.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • Vietnam National Assembly approves construction of new airport
  • Neffenger takes over as TSA administrator
  • U.S. trade deficit ticks up in May
  • Executive Moves: MacroPoint and Bibby Ship Management
  • Finnish agency brings maritime groups together to research autonomous ships
  • Hoegh takes delivery of world's largest PCTC
  • Report: West Coast port congestion not entirely to blame for Q1 GDP decline
  • G6 service to omit Oakland calls
  • New container terminal opens in Haiti
  • FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications
  • Executive Moves: DP World London Gateway and AA Cargo

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 7, 2015
  • LR grants AIP for gas turbine-powered LNG carrier
    Vessel saves shipowners 'an estimated $17.83 million over a 20-year period'.
  • Innovative approach to vessel movement
    Reduces hull resistance and fuel consumption.
  • Collaborative approach key in Gibraltar's bunker market controls
    No supplier has yet been stripped of bunkering licenses as GPA has procedures to nip problems in the bud.
  • Singapore IFO prices tumble for second running
    Bunkerworld average for Singapore 380 cSt material has lost over 8% of its value since Wednesday last week.
  • Bears dominate Rotterdam's fuel oil market
    As 380 cSt dips below $300.
  • Scrubbers: Scheme B - real time monitoring data
    Simplicity really is key when it comes to confirming compliance.
  • South African plant shuts down for maintenance
    Five-day period starts on July 9.
  • 'Container lines will struggle to stay profitable'
    Sector faces 'toxic mix of overcapacity, weak demand and aggressive pricing.'
  • African supplier sells stake in downstream business
    To focus on upstream and midstream businesses.
  • Fishing vessel orders Wartsila 'integrated' engine
    Ship will be built by Norwegian yard.
  • Call for stronger focus on fuel efficiency standards
    IMO should adopt a 'global emission reduction target'.
  • Petrolimex Singapore denies insolvency rumours
    'There is no such thing,' company tells Bunkerworld.
  • Council calls for stronger focus on fuel efficiency standards
    Global leaders call for IMO adoption of a 'global emission reduction target'.
  • Titan Petrochemicals starts open offer of shares
    On basis of one offer share for every two existing shares.
  • Petrolimex Singapore facing insolvency: 'No such thing'
    Performance affected by falling oil prices in 2014, notes Vietnamese media.

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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.
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
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
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
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
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
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
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