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December 1, 2015

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Cosco-China Shipping merger stands to trigger global industry consolidation Mainline box shipping routes down 6pc, posting record lows in SCFI data World Shipping Council's Koch predicts 'very challenging' 2016 Bigger boxships not better with current market conditions: Maersk Taiwan's top three ocean liners see revenues plunge in Q3 dragged down by rates Asia to lead quadrupling of worldwide exports by 2050: HSBC study China expects to span globe with railways in Africa, South America, Europe Freight firms see slow-growth, but express companies expect bright future CMA CGM's foundation seeks proposals for helping disabled children NYK Scholarships Offered for 15th Consecutive Year in China Cathay to pay US$4m to settle Canada price-fixing probe Stifel index shows confidence in air freight market softening over next six months AirBridgeCargo adds Atlanta to US service network

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
'Tabletop Drill' prepares for serious marine incident Chinese deep sea merchant fleet outnumbers US-flag carriers GCGL moves two 340-t HMC cranes from Antwerp to Paradip Port Gold Star Line brings largest vessel to India Govt notifies indirect tax benefits to shipbuilding sector Idle containerships up by 52 pc in Nov. IMMA develops app-driven medicine catalogue for seafarers India re-elected as member of IMO Maritime Cook Islands expands network, appoints Deputy Registrars in India S&P raises Steamship Mutual outlook to Positive Shipping industry seen benefiting from further consolidation UK freight forwarding comments on UK govt's Autumn Statement India's crude imports from Asia-Pacific shoots up to 187,000 bpd in Oct. Cargo & construction truck business on recovery path Uttarakhand gets MMLP developed by CONCOR & SIIDCUL Economic growth will be in double digit, says Rajnath Singh India has huge potential to become global supplier of hybrid seeds: Govt INR recovers handsomely against dollar

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Finding space for groupage shipments Fewer goods on German railways New front man for Aviasecure Aarhus Logistics Centre snaps up Cargo Service Christmas present for Thorco Laurels for top foreign investors in Slovenia Locomotive factory projects shaping up in India The beginning of the end of an era SOL welcomes new ship Consequences in Great Britain PNYNJ posts box record Higher volumes over next few months Train journey to highlight climate conference All-cargo carrier to hire 100 pilots New Year - new ITJ editor

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
DS Torm orders four LR2 tankers in first deal since 2008 LR2 tanker Torm Kristina. Credit: HasenpuschDS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company, says it has placed an order for four LR newbuildings with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) with expected delivery in the period between 4Q17 and 2Q18. "The agreement includes the option to purchase up to six additional vessels within... Germany's tramp sector looks into the abyss A typical tramp ship. Credit: Martin WrightGermany's once-proud tramp shipowner sector is looking down a precipice as the slump in the container ship charter market worsens. To make matters worse, the sector's banks are losing patience with defaulting shipping customers. Anecdotal evidence suggested that insolvencies of KG one-ship companies and fire... Transas ECDIS first to pass new IHO & IEC standards November 2015. Transas Navi-Sailor 4000 ECDIS is the first system in the market to pass all DNV-GL tests according to the new IHO & IEC standards. The new generation of the Transas ECDIS complies with the latest requirements and provides a number of features beyond this. The production of the new... Thorco to add five ships to fleet One of Thorco's existing fleet. Credit: Thorco Shipping Global project and breakbulk carrier Thorco Shipping has announced the acquisition of five large tweendecker mpp (multi-purpose) vessels in a drive to renew its fleet. The ships are 18,000 dwt units, each equipped with three cranes to give a maximum lifting capacity of... More container consolidation, but there are limits As the industry awaits the outcome of CMA CGM's negotiations over a potential deal with Singapore's NOL, speculation has turned to other potential consolidation in the container line sector. Intriguingly, Maersk Lines chief operating officer Soren Toft, whose company had been challenging CMA CGM to take over NOL, said recently... Bulk carrier Jinhui reports big loss on weak markets One of Jinhui's owned bulker fleet. Credit: Fotoflite Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has reported major losses for both 3Q15 and for the first nine months of the year which it has attributed to a weak freight market and losses from investments. The group's net loss amounted... Adaro Energy plans contract of affreightment with Philippines Photo: PAIndonesia's second-biggest coal producer, PT Adaro Energy, is arranging a contract of affreightment to ship coal to the Philippines. Sources told IHS Fairplay that at least 10 panamax bulkers a year would be required to fulfill the contract. Although demand from China, the world's biggest coal importer, has been weakening, the Philippines has been... TEPCO-Chubu Electric joint venture eyes Singapore coal trading Officials at the launch of the JV in April. Credit: PAThe recently formed thermal fuel venture between Japanese utility companies Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) and Chubu Electric Power has set up a subsidiary in Singapore to trade coal and charter bulkers. JERA Co Inc, which began operations in Japan in... Robotics and big data central to port innovation The research was commissioned by DP World. Photo: PAInnovation in robotics, driverless vehicles, big data, and simulation software will be more important to port operations in the next decade as shrinking global trade volumes emphasise cost-cutting and efficiency. A new piece of research commissioned by global port operator DP World says... Thailand's Laem Chabang plans infrastructure projects worth $167m Thailand's Laem Chabang port is undertaking three key infrastructure projects worth THB6 billion (USD167 million) to improve efficiency and expand its position as a trade hub for ASEAN, according to port director Montree Rerkjamnian. Local press reports said Laem Chabang is currently seeking a contractor for a THB1.8 billion container... Ferry forced to transfer passengers after hitting debris An Indonesia-registered ferry was forced to transfer its passengers to another vessels on 29 November after hitting a floating object during its journey from Batam, Indonesia to Singapore. Sea Prince, the 1976 built passenger ship with IMO number 88843408, was carrying 97 passengers, including 51 Singaporeans and 7 crew. It departed...

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Container shipping rate contract negotiations hit deadlock, due to low pricing Merck Sharp & Dohme extends contract with Kuehne + Nagel Plea for Whitehall to hold faith in UK rail freight as report calls for upgrade delays Maersk Line signs up for ambitious plan to develop Indonesian port of Bitung Cargo 2000 set to be re-named as fresh team plots new course Delivering cargo: Iraqi Airways' novel 747 loading solution Logistics startups changing India's e-commerce supply chain Measuring port performance...

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Davie box ship to oiler conversion gets go ahead New pilot boat has Volvo Penta IPS propulsion Cat releases C9.3 ACERT platform to commercial market Two Tampa shipyards combine operations Seacor eyes spin off of offshore business Scania showcases Tier 3 line up at Workboat Show Torm returns to the newbuilding market Alfa Laval adds inline PureSOx exhaust gas scrubber World's largest wind farm installer delivered

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Weather slows remediation work on Port of Port Angeles project Trade between NAFTA partners down during month of September Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter returns from 50-day Pacific patrol Vancouver Port Commissioners vote to approve 2016 budget Ahead of schedule maintenance work allows early opening of Chittenden Locks

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Euronav sold a 1998-built suezmax tanker for $22m Crude tanker owner reaps capital gain on sale of $11.1m Golar LNG eyes Iranian opportunities Iran has capacity to employ as many floating liquefaction vessels 'as we dare to dream', says Golar Management boss Smith Euronav board exits clear the way for independent growth Increased independence and diversification of the board was always part of the grand plan says tanker giant as key long-term backers Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down Hapag-Lloyd to pay off high-interest bond German line refinances to pay down debt Scorpio Tankers drops four MR options Emanuele Lauro-led product tanker player also extends time charter period for LR2 ship European companies have Iranian advantage over US competitors Lifting of sanctions against Iran does not immediately include US companies, or US nationals PLA appoints new chairman Christopher Rodrigues to take helm of Port of London Authority Rickmers Maritime exits creditor agreement Tight restrictions now lifted, giving it more financial flexibility and easing trust's path to growth Höegh LNG reports strong third quarter amid FSRU demand Oversupplied LNG market bodes well for FSRU demand growth, says company Euronav taps new chairman as Peter Livanos resigns Seasoned ship finance banker Carl Steen is named to lead board Long-haul LNG shipments to India to shrink in 2016 Indian buyers have gravitated toward buying cheaper spot LNG amid lower oil and gas prices Hong Kong Shipowners' Association elects new executive committee members Sabrina Chao picked as association's chairman IMO picks new 40-member council Members remained mostly unchanged from the 2014-2015 biennium Egypt launches East Port Said development project Project to provide more jobs for young people in the country Wisdom Marine posts strong results amid dismal dry market Year-to-date revenue for end-October rose 17.2% compared with the year-ago period Euroseas sells 1993 containership for recycling Bulkers and boxships operator trims net loss to $1.4m It's the climate, stupid There is still much to play for at the Paris climate talks Prepare for the winds of change from Paris Latest UNFCCC meeting could push more CO2 reduction demands on shipping Make them listen, make them remember It is still a struggle to get the message of maritime importance out to the wider population

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Werner hikes pay to retain, recruit solo drivers Werner Enterprises, the fifth-largest truckload carrier in the U.S., is raising solo driver pay by an average of $5,000 annually, the latest sign of how motor carriers are forking out more to keep and attract drivers ahead of serious demographic headwinds. The pay increase for solo drivers comes on the heels... Oakland raises crane heights ahead of expected mega-ships The Port of Oakland is increasing the height of four ship-to-shore cranes so they will be capable of working the largest container ships now calling at U.S. ports, and even larger vessels in the future. The existing cranes, which are 13 years old, will be raised 26 feet higher, and they... North Carolina port seeks to punch with South Atlantic heavyweights The Port of Wilmington, North Carolina, is using a newfound infusion of $35 million in annual state funds to expand its container facilities, dredge its harbor, and try to escape the shadow of its larger regional competitors. With a U.S. East Coast market share that for years has been less than...

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Chemical tankers sold Glovis said to be buyer of tankers owned by Principal Maritime and Nisshin Shipping. Slots now an issue for ferry arrested in US Casino company seeks access to arrested ferry Nova Star in order to retrieve assets. GulfMark shares leap Shares in Houston offshore vessel owner increase by 20.8% on New York Stock Exchange. Euronav books $11m gain on suezmax sale New York and Brussels-listed owner confirms Cap Laurent offloaded for nearly $22.3m. Vitol aims to continue Libyan export scheme The Swiss trader, which has supplied Libya since 2015, said it hopes to renew deal. Seal bite leads to rescue by UK military Navy and air force send assets to help cruise passenger injured in wildlife encounter Lender restrictions ease for Rickmers The Singapore-listed boxship operator said the move improves 'financial flexibility'. Hoegh Partners logs slight restatement Parent Hoegh LNG Holdings pays indemnification to spinoff over Indonesian tax issue. Golar mulls sale of fleet of six LNG carriers New York-listed owner turns focus to FLNG units as it reports in-line quarterly loss. Frontline returns as merger is approved John Fredriksen's plans to bring together his two tanker companies get shareholders' green light. 'Grand plan' comes together Watershed as Euronav founders step down from board, as world's largest quoted-tanker firm aims to attract bigger investors. Grupo TMM turns red Mexican owner posts loss for the third quarter of the year despite a 9.2% increase in revenue. Hapag-Lloyd splashes cash Newly-listed container line spending $125m on buying back expensive US bonds. Fixtures at three-year low Braemar ACM says October's offshore bookings fall, but lay-ups causing rate spikes. Wrist acquires Den Helder Danish ship supplier expands in the Netherlands as it buys partner. Buhari takes aim Nigerian president blasts owners, oil companies and banks for "aiding and abetting" corruption. Seacor unit changes hands Offshore marine subsidiary of US owner issues $175m in convertible notes to Carlyle Group. Scorpio drops MR options US-listed owner says Mipo tanker quartet will not be built as it seals $36m loan to refinance LR2. Shin Yang on the rise Diversified Malaysian shipowner pushes up its profit despite posting smaller revenue. Korean duo downgraded KIS cuts ratings for HMM and Hanjin Shipping in difficult markets. Interorient clinches $114m loan EBRD coughs up the cash to allow Cyprus-based manager to boost fleet. Shreyas in new JV Indian boxship owner forming logistics company with Japan's Suzue Corp. Yangzijiang buys into ZLPFL Chinese shipbuilder splashes out $15.6m for 40% stake in new leasing firm. Russian tanker spills oil Clean-up begins on Sakhalin Island after veteran vessel runs aground in storm. Eleven crew feared dead Eight other seafarers rescued after Chinese cargoship sank off the Philippines. Abducted sailors safe Five Polish seafarers kidnapped in Nigeria on Friday make contact with families. Torm confirms return to newbuilding arena Danish owner says four firm LR2s are costing $200m, with six options in place at its favoured Chinese yard. Dof sells again Owner offloads second vessel this month as OSV heads to Australia. Steen takes the chair at Euronav Peter Livanos and Marc Saverys step down as tanker owner seeks to diversify board after US listing. Hoegh LNG back in profit Norwegian owner turns around loss as it benefits from Egas charter of FSRU Hoegh Gallant. Pacific Richfield fleet put up for sale Singapore offshore vessel operator undergoing company sponsored restructuring exercise. Jinhui books $32m loss Stock market slide and weak freight rates take their toll at Hong Kong and Oslo-listed shipowner. Batam ferry runs into trouble Fast ferry reported to have floating object after leaving the Nongsapura ferry terminal in Batam.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Holiday shopping season kicks off with strong e-commerce orders General cargo vessel sinks off Luzon, 11 seafarers feared dead ZIM reports $11m Q3 profit GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM Executive Moves: Port of Stockton, Hong Kong Shipowners Association, APEC and Cargotec

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NOVEMBER 30, 2015
ICS, BIMCO explain supply/demand issues of global sulphur cap Scrubber uptake and increased fuel efficiency important factors; enforcement bigger challenge than in ECAs. Market 'living dangerously' due to lack of credit discipline Low oil prices making it too easy to deal with companies that have limited capital. Singapore Dec ex-wharf 380 bunker fuel concludes at premiums of $1-$1.50/mt Incoming western volumes for December expected to be mostly bunker market ready or cracked material. Iran: 'State-owned company returns to international bunker market' 'The NITC's oil tankers loaded their first bunkering consignment on Monday.' Additional rotor sail increases vessel's fuel efficiency Second prototype installed in November 2015, says shipping firm. Egypt: Bunkering firm and players to develop Ain Sokhna port Agreement signed to build harbour for petrochemical and gas operations, says report. Rise in MFM-equipped bunker tankers at Singapore Number has increased to 48, showed data from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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PORTS

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

COMPETITION

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

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.

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

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.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

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

TAXES

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

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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