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BRIEFS

August 11, 2015

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China Cosco Holdings, China Shipping Container Lines in merger talks Rising fear of mass shipping exodus from Hong Kong to Shenzhen Panama Canal expansion workers' union gives strike notice to main contractor Taiwan seeks greater maritime cooperation with the Philippines Mumbai's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust facilities hit by RTG drivers strike Buyouts end in US$75 million loss for XPO Logistics, but sales double Winning Panama market share for Asia-US east coast is Job 1 for Suez Malaysia's Westport quarterly profit flat while volume up 3pc US, Japan, Canada standoff in Pacific trade deal on dairy FMC questions fee hike as LA-LB's PierPass marks 10th birthday TT Club warns truckers of liability and how to avoid it in Calais crisis LA Harbour Trucking Association say most independents happy with status China Eastern plans to reach beyond US routes with Delta stake deal All-cargo Midex Airlines out of business after seven shaky years Global air cargo up 2.6pc in June as revenue falls 9.3pc in first half Airports Authority of India gets 5 bids to run Indore cargo terminal

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Asia-N. Europe spot rate falls again CMA CGM upgrades fleet calling North Brazil, French Guyana & Caribbean; takes new delivery Global schedule reliability in June reaches highest level of 2015: SeaIntel Govt seeks big-ticket investments in maritime sector Hapag-Lloyd adds Swedish port of Halmstad to its service network India & Egypt to improve bilateral ties in waterways & ports sectors La Spezia Container Terminal deploys supersized gantry cranes for ships of today & tomorrow MSC christens 19,224-TEU vessel in Hamburg MSC upgrades service from North Europe to West Africa; announces new direct call to Dakar TT Club warns of liability issues due to Calais crisis Raw cashew imports decline in Q1 Adani Ports' consolidated PAT, cargo volume up in Q1 JN Port takes steps to regularise traffic, ease congestion caused due to stir at GTI Australian PM supports Adani Group's project in Queensland GST likely to miss deadline: Sinha Supply crude at discount rates, refiners urge OPEC Maritime industry gets set to meet at INMEX SMM India President of All India Exporters Chamber welcomes US decision on Generalised System of Preferences

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AUGUST 10, 2015
APMT buys biggest reefer terminal in the Mediterranean APM Terminals has bought Vado Ligure reefer terminal on Italy's Ligurian coast - the largest refrigerated terminal in the Mediterranean. Purchased from owner Reefer Terminal as part of a port of Vado masterplan to create new supply chains to markets in northern Italy, southern France, Switzerland Ships take shelter from typhoon in Yangtze River Delta Thousands of ships in the Yangtze River Delta took shelter from Typhoon Soudelor as it approached East China on 10 August. Local authorities have issued a grade IV emergency response to areas affected by Soudelor, which has so far left 12 people dead and another five missing in East China's Nordic American reports improved interims Nordic American Tankers (NAT), a US listed Suezmax operator that is managed from Norway, has reported a much improved result for both the second quarter and first half of 2015 compared with the same periods a year earlier. In the second quarter of 2015, the group made net profits of USD30.9 million Philly Tankers sells four newbuilding contracts for USD568 million Philly Tankers, a company set up in 2014 and controlled by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, has sold four newbuilding contracts, each concerning a 50,000 dwt product tanker, for a total of USD568 million to Kinder Morgan. "The vessels will be constructed by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. and are Hutchison Australia denies further automation plans On Saturday Hutchison Ports Australia (HPA) denied claims they were slashing their workforce to bring in more automation, saying the cutbacks were due to financial losses. Chief Financial Officer Chee Keong Chan issued a media statement saying the decision was a difficult one, but followed the Wisdom Marine improves profits Taipei-listed bulk carrier Wisdom Marine posted profits of TWD1.22 billion (USD39 million) for the January-July period, an increase of 30.34% on a year ago. The company's recorded revenue for the same period was TWD6.2 billion, up 18.11% on a year ago. Its July revenue stood at TWD931.5 million, OOIL's profits up 32% y/y in 1H15 Orient Overseas (International) (OOIL), the parent company of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), said its profits had risen 32% year on year (y/y) to USD238.6 million in the first six months of 2015, due to lower bunker fuel costs. Revenues fell 6% y/y to USD3.0 billion during the same period,

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AUGUST 10, 2015
The US Big Three should pay more attention to cargo to satisfy their shareholders OOCL profit surges thanks to low oil prices and property investments

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Drugbusters: Coast Guard seizes $1 billion in cocaine Food aid ship docks in Yemen...finally Korean shipyards look to cut newbuild costs Reefer containership fleet to grow by 20% by 2018 Kobelt acquires Accu-Steer

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Port of Vancouver sets workshop to discuss waterfront design concepts Inchcape Shipping Services warns of reduced Mississippi draft Specialized reefer fleet shrinking according to new Drewry report Panama Canal Authority eyes possible worker strike Global Port Tracker Report predicts container imports to increase this month

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AUGUST 10, 2015
DryShips sees banks as key in tough months ahead Owner has 'not restructured a single loan' Marmaras buys Lauritzen's last cape for $37m Greek owner ramps up bulker acquisitions but 'issues' delay newbuilding deliveries Evergreen orders 2,800 teu series Taiwan line forecasting boost to intra-Asia cargo following regional trade agreement Suez versus Panama battle heats up in Asia-US trades Exclusive: Data compiled by the TSA shows that Suez Canal is gaining market share as service patterns change ICTSI reports flat net income for the second quarter Result is weighed down by one-off tax expenses in Pakistan and Colombia OSG confident of generating cash US-listed bankruptcy survivor revels in buoyant tanker market for both its international and Jones Act fleet Nordic American Tankers climbs to $31m profit New York-listed suezmax tanker player trebles daily vessel earnings OOIL posts better first-half earnings on lower bunker costs But chairman CC Tung expects freight rates to stay low till next year due to oversupply Philly Tankers sells four newbuilds for $568m Tankers scheduled to be delivered from yard in 2016 and 2017 Port Said terminal to become Med's biggest box hub SCCT's capacity to increase to 5.4m teu with addition of four quay cranes Auckland turns to automation to facilitate growth But up to 50 jobs on the line as New Zealand port explores option of adding automated straddle carriers to its container yard

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Crowley wins contract to manage six MSC Ships JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Crowley Maritime Corp.'s global ship management group continues the support work it is providing the U.S. Government with the announcement today of a new technical management contract for six Military Sealift Command (MSC) Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS). Services provided by Crowley will be full turnkey operation and... Peel Ports unveils virtual crane at Port of Liverpool In anticipation of the arrival of five of the world's largest cranes at the Port of Liverpool in the autumn, Peel Ports has introduced a state-of-the-art 'virtual' training simulator on site, designed to ensure all operators are ready to manoeuvre the giant structures from Day One of installation. Peel Ports has... MARAD celebrates ribbon cutting for Port of Brownsville BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Maritime Administrator Paul 'Chip' Jaenichen today joined state and local officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a marine cargo dock at the Port of Brownsville. The $27.5 million project, of which $12 million was provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through... Acquisition expands Daseke's Alabama footprint Chris Hornady, president of Hornady Transportation.Daseke kicked its expansion plans into an even higher gear after acquiring Hornady Transportation, giving the fast-growing truck company a greater flatbed presence in Alabama. Daseke, the fastest-growing trucking company by revenue, will gain a new Birmingham, Alabama terminal, along with its 230 late-model tractors and... Ro-ro outlook brightens on slower fleet expansion, high demand The outlook in the car carrier sector appears to be brightening as slower fleet growth, rising vehicle production and demand from countries like China and India have led to better vessel utilization, according to shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo. "Based upon our proprietary car market model we expect only... Insurer claims inside job, seeks $42 million for warehouse heist A lawsuit claiming that the largest pharmaceutical theft in U.S. history was an inside job at a shipper's warehouse has been set for trial Oct. 9 in Miami. National Union Fire Insurance Co. is seeking $42 million from ADT Security Services, which provided security for Eli Lilly & Co.'s Enfield, Connecticut,... Silting reduces Mississippi River draft to 45 feet The maximum draft of ships entering and leaving the Mississippi River has been reduced to 45 feet from 47 feet because of heavy silting caused by extended high water levels upstream. The draft restrictions, which primarily affect bulk carriers and tankers, were announced by the Associated Branch Pilots, whose members guide... OOCL profits rocket on cheaper fuel and cost savings HONG KONG - OOCL, the core liner business of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, became the latest container carrier to report a first half profit based on significant cost savings across its global network. Despite record low freight rates in the second quarter and chronic overcapacity in the Asia-Europe trade, acting CFO... Adani Ports profit jumps on Jawaharlal Nehru diversions Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone posted a 13 percent increase in net earnings in the first fiscal quarter on the back of strong cargo gains, due in part to Jawaharlal Nehru Port traffic diversions. India's largest private port infrastructure developer earned Rs. 641 crore (approximately $101 million) in the three... Union picketing disrupts Hutchison's Sydney, Brisbane terminals Picketers at Port Botany. Credit: @MaritimeUnionAUUnion picketing is disrupting operations at Hutchison Ports Australia's terminals in Sydney and Brisbane, even after the terminal operator denied accusations that it slashed workers at its facilities to bring in more automation. Because of picketing, the terminal reportedly failed to load the 777 twenty-foot-equivalent unit... El Nino forces Panama Canal to restrict draft The Panama Canal Authority plans a temporary half-foot reduction in maximum drafts of ships passing through the waterway, and said an additional reduction may be ordered if rainfall stays below normal levels. The draft reductions are due to the El Nino weather pattern, which reduces rainfall in the canal watershed and... OOCL profits jump 32 percent on cheaper fuel and cost savings HONG KONG - OOCL, the core liner business of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, became the latest container carrier to report a first half profit based on significant cost savings across its global network. Despite record low freight rates in the second quarter and chronic overcapacity in the Asia-Europe trade, acting CFO... Trans-Atlantic rates lose luster as capacity surges LONDON - The trans-Atlantic bull-run has hit a glitch as a "huge" injection of capacity on the route since May has outpaced the growth in demand, "bringing a predictable outcome" for freight rates, Drewry Maritime Research said. "Our previous assessment of the trans-Atlantic trade appears to have been too bullish," according... Hong Kong seaman killed during container loading operation Mid-stream operations near Hong Kong's Lamma island.HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued a safety notice following the death of a seaman who was killed when a stack of containers tumbled over during a mid-stream offloading operation recently. A notice on the Marine Department website said the accident... Mumbai port shippers hit with surcharges from terminal closure Trucks lined up outside JNPT. Ocean carriers have begun levying surcharges on Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust cargo to compensate for operational cost increases caused by the prolonged shutdown of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India, even as JNPT maintains it is taking all the necessary steps to mitigate supply chain disruptions at... Major Indian ports reverse volume decline Port of CochinIndia's major public ports boosted container volumes by nearly 5 percent in July from a year earlier, helping the ports recover from a year-over-year decline of 1.5 percent in throughput recorded last month, according to the latest provisional port statistics compiled by JOC.com. The number of export and import... More Santos terminals tap intermodal rail to stay competitive Port of Santos Following rapidly in the wake of the launch of weekly containerized rail service for a rival Santos port terminal, Grupo Libra has gained its own service with rail operator MRS Logistica to serve its two right bank terminals. The containerized rail, also known as intermodal, services connecting to Libra... Slowing Asia-Europe trade hangs over Suez Canal projections HONG KONG - Suez Canal Authority projections that average daily vessel transits will double by 2023 to 97 vessels and more than double revenue to $13.2 billion within 10 years are unlikely, according to the latest analysis by Drewry.In its Container Insight Weekly, the London-based analyst noted that for the... Flat first half for ICTSI even as volumes, revenue rises ICTSI's flagship, Manila International Container Terminal.HONG KONG - International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) boosted its throughput and revenue in the first half, but various one-time gains and charges from its global operations saw net profit decline by 1 percent to $100.4 million.Without the one-off expenses - including wealth taxes... OOCL profits jump 32 percent on cheaper fuel and cost savings Alan Tung, OOIL's acting CFO, delivers the group's half-year results at its Hong Kong headquarters.HONG KONG - OOCL, the core liner business of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, became the latest container carrier to report a first half profit based on significant cost savings across its global network.Despite record low freight...

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Crowley to manage sextet Crowley Maritime has won a contract to provide technical management for six US military cargoships. VLCCs continue to plummet Rates for large crude tankers continued to plunge by thousands of dollars per day Monday, pushing VLCC spot market earnings to the lowest level in more than four months. Carnival bolsters Asia team Cruiseship owner names AIDA president Michael Ungerer as chief operations officers in Asia. No recovery yet Difficulties in the dry cargo market will need another year and a half to iron out, DryShips says. Mega-merger, minor impact A mega-merger of Cosco and China Shipping would not have a tangible impact on the container market, analysts at DNB Markets say. Vintage value John Fredriksen's sale of a vintage suezmax tanker has provided further evidence of strong prices for older crude assets but some suggest tanker prices are nearing a peak. OSG turns profit Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has returned to profit in the second quarter thanks to a strong tanker market. Panama lowers draft limit Almost one-fifth of traffic through the Panama Canal could be impacted by temporary draft restrictions in response to the El Nino effect. Honghua confirms LNG deal Honghua Group has confirmed media reports over a 200-vessel order from LNG Power Shipping. DSME clearing the decks DSME has revealed plans for a raft of asset sales as it seeks to bolster its balance sheet. Dof in AHTS deal Dof Subsea has clinched its second deal in August which will see one of its Asia Pacific anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) move to South America. Evergreen takes 10 more Evergreen Marine has booked a series of 10 feedership newbuildings in Taiwan. NAT in strong Q2 Nordic American Tankers swung back into the black in the second quarter with a stronger than forecast profit. OOCL profit up Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has recorded an improved first half profit. Rokke's S&P success Kristian Rokke's Philly Tankers has pulled off a swift profit on the sale of four newbuildings to Kinder Morgan. Houston we have a problem Houston's Bayport Cruise Terminal has a problem. Its two cruise tenants Princess and NCL have both announced that they won't be coming back. GulfNav settles with NAT Dubai-based Gulf Navigation Holdings will issue mandatory convertible bonds to the tune of AED 37.34m ($10.16m) in an agreement struck with Nordic American Tankers to cover debts stemming from a 2014 arbitration award. Malacca Strait hijack Pirates have made off with at least a part cargo of oil after a Singaporean products tanker was hijacked on Saturday.

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Reports: COSCO and China Shipping in merger talks CenterPoint breaks ground on new Joliet facility U.S. steel exports see mixed results Port of Brownsville completes dock expansion

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AUGUST 10, 2015
More detail on increase in distillate off-specs Most of the off-spec distillates tested were ECA-compliant fuels amid 'significant' increase in samples. Lower bunker costs help offset slump in freight rates OOIL says revenue levels in some trade lanes reached 'new post-Global Financial Crisis lows'. Lukoil exits Singapore supply market Development leaves port with 59 licensed suppliers. Lukoil exits Singapore market Development leaves port with 59 licensed suppliers. 'Reroute to Irish Sea for fuel savings', suggests ferry manager Area falls outside ECA meaning less stringent sulphur limit. Singapore-flagged tanker robbed of fuel oil cargo Vessel went missing for a day in the Malacca Strait. Sentek grows Singapore bunker operations Company adds bunkering barge to fleet. Samudera posts lower Q2 profit despite lower bunker costs Says going forward lower fuel prices 'should help to mitigate the impact'. Seoul-based bunker trading firm expands Panoco Korea hires two bunker traders. Iran repeats goal of 50% share of regional bunker market Iran has set up its own bunker industry association. Gazpromneft Marine Bunker's fuel sales up 3% in H1 To 1.57 million metric tonnes (mt).

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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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