BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 11, 2015

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Shanghai February volume up 16.3pc to 2.57 million TEU Port Tracker notes west to east coast cargo shift, but doubts it will stick ILA boss: Savannah union prez wrong in wanting to poach ILWU cargo ESC Global Security wins flag state licence to arm its flagged ships US east coast ILA, dock bosses agree to start labour talks early Lloyd's Register is to class 4 new 20,000-TEU ships for MOL NYK, MTI devise energy-saving adjustments for containerships Authorities decree Manila harbour congestion over, users differ GAO finds ways to expand scope of federal trucking regulatory scope BNSF to spend US$103 million to comply with federal mandates Rio navigation channel to be dredged to from 12.4 to 14 metres Aerfin to provide end-of-life solution for Cathay's A340 fleet Bram Graeber to head Air France-KLM Cargo on interim basis DHL's new facility at Changi will speed up package processing

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MARCH 10, 2015
Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities EoIs invited for water transport projects International maritime meet set for March 20 NewPort opens own office in India REX 3 to call at Ningbo Ryder Shipping despatches record shipment in a single day Should carriers speed up again? Urea imports rise 13 pc in April-Feb. KoPT fails to find replacement for operating HBT Suresh Shirwadkar takes charge as Deputy Chairman of New Mangalore Port Fieo seeks direct FTP export incentives for fewer nations to boost shipments India seen benefiting from the US challenging Chinese sops at WTO China trade surplus hits new record as exports grow Upendra Vasishth appointed Development Commissioner, KASEZ

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India expanding highway network Germany and Lithuania nestling up closer Avignon enriched with new location Mouse click to create groupage network By grace of god(ess) SBB Cargo - changing top management EIB co-financing railway research CPA adds Kolkata to freighter network New senior regional director at B&H Worldwide Iata identifies three current priorities for air cargo Intra-Asian market - a fertile spot for earnings Best turnover in 16 years Australia: inland rail tenders open LA peeling off boxes left, right and centre

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MARCH 10, 2015
Houston channel shut by collision The second ship collision in five days has closed the Houston Ship Channel and a response to a spill from one of the vessels is under way. Chemical tanker Carla Maersk collided with bulk carrier Conti Peridot at 1240 on 9 March. Three of the Carla Maersk's port tanks were punctured. The vessel was Gothenburg tracks big sulphur emissions drop Port of Gothenburg has announced that sulphur emissions have fallen by 80% from the beginning of 2015 when tighter sulphur emission controls came into force. The permissable Tier III levels in the MARPOL sulphur emission control area (SECA) were reduced from 1% sulphur content in bunker fuel to just Several injured in Filipino ferry crash Twenty-one people have been reported hurt after a ferry struck a pier in Cebu City, Philippines. According to a data from IHS Maritime, 18 passengers and three crew members were injured with some being sent to local hospitals for medical attention. The vessel, St Sealthiel suffered dents in the Updated: Fri Sea under fire for failure to report grounding A Bahamas-flagged timber-carrier that went aground on Saturday in northwest Scotland has been refloated. However, the failure of the ship's master to inform the coastguard has increased local concerns about maritime safety in Scottish waters. Cruise ship Britannia named by Queen Elizabeth II The latest addition to Carnival Corporation's P&O Cruises was named by Queen Elizabeth II today. Britannia is only the fifth passenger vessel named by the Queen and has in all aspects been developed to meet evolving British tastes. The 144,000gt Britannia has been built by Fincantieri's Eagle Bulk founder Zoullas resigns Cargill veteran Stanley Ryan will take the helm of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk following the resignation of founder Sophocles Zoullas on 9 March. Ryan has been a board member since the October 2014 restructuring of Eagle Bulk following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Zoullas, who launched the company in US grapples with coastal container shift Importers and exporters may not return business through US West Coast ports after getting stung by severe congestion over the last four months, a supply chain expert contended. Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett revealed in his latest monthly Global Port Tracker (GPT), published on 9 March in Yangzijiang dismisses M&A rumours Singapore-listed shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings dismissed rumours on the acquisition of shipbuilder China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI). Yangzijiang stated in its filing to the Singapore Exchange that the management of the company has "not made any decision ULCS demand not enough to revalue Korean shipbuilders Although shippers intend to order ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) in which Korean shipbuilders command high market shares, the new orders are insufficient to raise earnings forecast for them, said an analyst in his research note. Samsung Securities analyst Young-soo Han said, "Maersk at RSHI calls off warrant issue China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings (RSHI) officially called off a planned warrant issue to raise funds to finance acquisition of oilfield assets after the detention of a potential subscriber. On 9 March, RSHI and the subscriber entered into a deed of termination that the subscription Analyst predicts successful year for DSME South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is the only one of Korea's big three which profitability would improve other than on base effect or through restructuring, said an analyst in his research note. Samsung Securities analyst Youngsoo Han said, "DSME posted Dredging at Keppel Corporation's Pioneer yard Dredging is underway at Keppel Corporation's Pioneer Shipyard off the West Jurong Channel in Singapore. A notice from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said the works would be done from 16 March to 15 July. Singapore-based dredging contractor East Marine will oversee the works. Thailand mulls over Songkhla 2-Pak Bara link Thailand is doing a feasibility study into the proposal for a cross-country railway that will link two ports in the country's south, a senior government official has confirmed with IHS Maritime. The plan is for the railway to link Pak Bara in Satun on the Andaman Sea (or west coast) with Songkhla 2

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MARCH 10, 2015
Third prison term handed down in antitrust case Norwegian Bliss to have hull air lubrication Advanced trawlers to have MAN Diesel & Turbo SCR systems Houston Ship Channel closed after MBTE spill Algoma Central appoints new CEO Delivery of first two Zumwalt class destroyers delayed

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MARCH 10, 2015
Global Port Tracker predicts rise in import container numbers Diana Shipping Oks charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel Coast Guard Cutter POLAR STAR returning to homeport in Seattle Drewry report eyes future of chemical tanker shipping Port Metro Vancouver seeking board of director applications

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MARCH 10, 2015
Maritime and insurance 'go-to' person Denzil Stuart dies Respected journalist and PR man remained professionally active almost until his death, aged 83 Consortium swoops on Montreal box terminals Reports suggest Canadian investment companies paid more than $500m to purchase Montreal Gateway Terminals Floating storage - the bonanza that never happened The forward curve suggests that tanker storage is no longer profitable, but has the contango been postponed or evaporated completely? Tanker market has a soft underbelly Charterers happy to take their chances on the tanker spot market, implying they see falls in spot rates on the horizon Aegean fixes four new product tankers to Stena Weco for five years Greek owner opts to lock up eco quartet ahead of slew of MR2 deliveries Zoullas and Eagle Bulk agree severance Cargill veteran Stan Ryan appointed interim chief executive at restructured supramax owner Good start to the year for transpacific volumes But east coast ports continued to take market share from their west coast rivals MSC's first of 20 ultra large boxships arrives in Felixstowe MSC confirms the number of ultra large boxships it has on order as the world's largest boxship arrives in UK for the first time Five-year-old aframax values rise to levels last seen four years ago Higher average earnings helps boost values China's Zhongchang Marine cancels order with JES yard Beleaguered shipbuilder told to return $11.2m in prepayments for 47,000 dwt bulker DSME records stronger operating performance in 2014 But the South Korean shipbuilder's net results were hurt by exchange losses and costs at subsidiaries Los Angeles unveils plans to speed up cargo flow Containers of high-volume shippers to be fast-tracked

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MARCH 10, 2015
Soybean shippers report better rail service this winter than last Rail service during the 2014 soybean harvest in the upper Midwest has been noticeably better than last year, according to the latest survey by the Soy Transportation Coalition. "We continue to be pleased that that rail service for the 2014 harvest has overall been very commendable," said Mike Steenhoek, executive director... Largest US LTL, truckload carriers raise combined revenue 8.6 percent to $60 billion Business rebounded in a big way for the largest U.S. less-than-truckload carriers and truckload carriers in 2014, with trucking revenue spiking as the U.S. economy got stronger. Reports released by SJ Consulting Group show revenue for the 25 largest LTL carriers rose 9.1 percent last year while the 25 largest truckload... Sulfur emissions cut dramatically at Gothenburg since new rules took effect The Port of Gothenburg, Sweden's largest container port and the largest in Scandinavia, said sulphur emissions have fallen by 80 percent since the beginning of the year when tighter sulphur emission controls came into force but warned that many vessels are still failing to comply. Permissible sulfur emission levels in the... YRC Freight expediting shipments delayed by West Coast woes YRC Freight is expediting inbound shipments breaking free of the container logjam on the U.S. West Coast, as retailers rush to get spring goods to store shelves before Easter. Expedited traffic from the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland is growing by double digits, Darren Hawkins, president of the... US retailers confident West Coast woes won't derail spring rollout U.S. retailers appear generally upbeat on their ability to deliver spring merchandise to stores, with some telling investors that U.S. West Coast port congestion has had minimal impact on their supply chains, according to earnings calls in recent weeks. Executives from Foot Locker, Ironclad Performance Wear, Big Lots, American Eagle Outfitters... 5 Predictions for Trucking Between plummeting fuel costs, a surge in consumer spending and a worsening driver shortage, the last few years in the trucking industry have been characterized by extreme highs and lows. This year is shaping up much the same way, although with some new twists in the road. Brokers, shippers and motor... Multipurpose cargo terminal planned for India's Paradip port Mumbai-based diversified logistics firm J.M. Baxi Group consolidated its cargo terminal business with a 30-year concession to operate a new multipurpose freight facility at the Port of Paradip, a major state-owned general cargo gateway on India's east coast. The group, through its terminal operating arm United Liner Agencies, signed the contract with... Houston's Barbours Cut Terminal closed after vessel collision The Port of Houston's largest container terminal was closed Tuesday until further notice after a tanker and bulk carrier collided on the Houston Ship Channel, causing a flammable chemical from the former to leak. Operations at Barbours Cut Terminal won't be open at 7 a.m., but all other Port of Houston... Asia-Europe slow season stands between carriers and March GRIs HONG KONG - Planned mid-March general rate increases on Asia-Europe stand little chance of sticking as the container shipping industry enters the slow season seemingly powerless to arrest declining spot rates on the trade.The rate fell for its fifth week, shedding $122 last week as it dropped to $816 per...

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MARCH 10, 2015
Fund ups Scorpio exposure Wellington Management has lifted its stake in Scorpio Bulkers by nearly 3.45 million shares, bringing it above the 10% mark. Firm drops GulfMark Investment firm Lord Abbett has sold off virtually all of its stake in GulfMark Offshore after previously holding the title of fourth-largest shareholder. Panamax for Navig8 Navig8 is said to have added a panamax bulker on a period deal. A shock for tankers? Tanker owners may want to start planning for the future now after a study claimed the rise of electric cars could slash fuel imports over the next 15 years. BF tankers in doubt BF Tanker's $150m order for 10 tanker/boxship combination carriers in Russia could be halted due to financing difficulties. ICG faces safety trial ICG's Irish Ferries is facing a trial over the death of a port worker in Dublin in 2011. Kirkuk exports halted Exports of Iraqi crude from Kirkuk have been halted to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. ABG shares take flight Rumours regarding the sale of India's ABG Shipyard were reinforced today as the company's share climbed and trading volumes surged. SSC fixes $77m loan Singapore Shipping Corporation (SSC) has clinched a $77m loan for its new pure car truck carrier (PCTC). Ferry hits the side At least 18 people were injured on Tuesday when a fast ferry hit the side at Cebu City in the Philippines. SALT coverage backed Drewry Financial Research has applauded Scorpio Bulkers' decision to look for period contracts as part of an effort to strengthen its balance sheet. Boa books newbuild Boa Offshore has chosen NorYards for the construction of an inspection maintenance and repair vessel. Crewman hurt in fall A seafarer has been seriously injured after plunging eight metres into a cargoship's hold in French Polynesia. Fund ups the ante OppenheimerFunds adds near $4m worth of GasLog Partners stock. Fearnleys brightens VLGC view Fearnley Securities has hiked its VLGC spot rate forecasts over the next two years. New boxships pile in Containership newbuilding deliveries are set to hit the highest level since the start of the decade after a sharp rise in arrivals this year, Banchero Costa says. Orix eyes bulker blitz Orix Corporation is planning to invest JPY 60bn ($492.4m) for the construction of 21 bulk carriers. Brenner West trims stake One of Ocean Yield's initial public offering investors has reduced its interest in the Oslo-quoted shipowner. Crew evacuated All 20 crew were safely taken off a Chinese cargoship hit by fire off Vietnam. Chemical formula failing Chemical tanker owners are facing another year of falling rates as the global fleet continues to grow. Cargoship gets a tow A German cargoship needed a tow after losing power in a storm off the Indian Ocean island of Reunion. Crew deals queried Bangladesh's department of shipping (DoS) has been asked to clarify two crew deals signed with Iran. LA to speed things up The Port of Los Angeles has rolled out a new strategy aiming to reduce the backlog of containers caused by the US ports strike. Houston closed again The Houston Ship Canal has been closed for the second time in a week following another collision between two vessels. Zoullas cuts EGLE ties Sophocles N Zoullas is said to have "resigned" as chief executive of Eagle Bulk Shipping, the company has confirmed.

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MARCH 10, 2015
NEWS FLASH: Maher proceeding with terminal expansion at Port of Prince Rupert Port of New York/New Jersey sees record January volumes CargoSmart stats reveal extent of West Coast port turmoil New Jersey legislature votes to withdraw from Waterfront Commission Container business jumps 56% at Prince Rupert Houston Ship Channel closed for spill cleanup ITC continues paper dumping investigation DAT: Truck capacity and rates fall in February Italian carrier to pay $2.75 million environmental fine Wisconsin lawmakers urge enhanced oil tank car safety Virgin Atlantic Cargo carries 224,139 tons in 2014 Deadline nears for FMC Earth Day Award Service Announcements: Agility, Kalmar, Kane Is Able, ICAT Logistics, Yusen Logistics and CEVA Logistics Executive moves: Gordley Associates and RILA

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MARCH 10, 2015
Unveiled: Tool to help in rescues and locating fuel leaks Research-focused radar system produces hourly data. Global Vision Bunkers expands Singapore ops With the addition of a new bunker trader. Noryards to build eco-friendly vessel for Norwegian operator Fuel- and cost-efficiency will be among the features. Dan-Bunkering: New sales manager for Houston office Michael Bruno-Sorensen has been employed with immediate effect. USCG: Portion of Houston Ship Channel remains closed As salvage crews retrieve an anchor that broke off during Monday's collision between a bulk carrier and tanker. Data suggests ECA compliance may be patchy But Swedish port welcomes fall in sulphur emissions. New debtor mentioned in OW case Second company said to have been given huge credits by OW's Singapore subsidiary. Confusion surrounding terminology for new ECA fuels The need to categorise fuels on BDN and under ISO 8217 specs can lead to misnomers and misunderstandings. Regional ports feel impact of Ukrainian crisis But prospects for Klaipeda look good. New CEO for Mediterranean Offshore Bunkering Company But questions raised about transparency. Singapore cargo prices react to oil company demand BP, PSO in market for fuel oil cargoes. Minister confirms tax free bunkers' move Policy applies to Indian cabotage trade. Second collision in Houston Ship Channel in less than a week Toxic chemical leaks from product tanker. Keel laid for LNG-conversion-ready tanker 'Eco' tanker is the first of a five-tanker contract between US yard and APT. Promotion at Glander International Bunkering Kim Gade promoted to Senior Bunker/Lubricant Trader and Team Leader. Moskito a 'valuable tool' for oil removal operations The tool can be adapted for use with different oil removal techniques, firm tells Bunkerworld. European refiner hit by lower oil prices Annual profit plunges 88%.

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SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

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

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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