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December 11, 2015

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Shipping spared eco restrictions at global warming talks - so far PSA closes Zeebrugge terminal as Antwerp siphons off its cargo Cosco-CSCL 'deal nearly done' - to be called China Cosco Shipping Group CMA up Asia-to-Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka rate US$100 this month and next Bunker prices plunge to 10-year lows as oil glut spreads worldwide CMA CGM paid below NOL book value on asset impairment, says Alphaliner Nigerian pirates free 5 Polish crew after attacking geared 10,000-dwt ship 9,000-TEU Maersk Saigon runs around near Santos, but quickly refloated Cosco to take delivery of first 20,000-TEU vessels from Waigaoqiao China Post Mart devises new distribution platform for rural consumers Since acquisition CSAV, CCNI set their sights on Latin American shipping Pro-mandatory weigh-in coalition musters to dampen rising shipper protests Chennai flood waters recede as India No 2 state port gets back to normal Insurance 'sting' aims to catch cargo thieves during their peak season CHEP Aerospace and Air Transat extend partnership for five years UK CAA unveils performance based regulation maturity assessment tool Drewry's sees imminent shift from air to sea freight for some commodities New control tower goes into operation at Colombia's Bogota airport

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Broad industry coalition offers clarity on new container weighing regulations Cabinet approves Central Legislation to declare 106 additional inland waterways as National Waterways Govt approves financial help to shipbuilding industry Maersk Line & WMU in partnership to provide anti-corruption training Shreyas Shipping & Suzue Corporation of Japan sign MoU for joint venture WWL doubles shipping frequency from Europe to US West Coast Hit by poor cotton crop, Pakistan may buy 40 pc of India's cotton shipments Pakistan to discuss granting MFN status to India only after Modi's visit for SAARC Summit Chennai Port seeking new cargo to compensate loss of coal traffic MANSA seeks berthing facility for break-bulk & general cargo vessels at Mumbai's Offshore Container Terminal Movement of containers to Nepal resumes Abolition of direct tax benefits to SEZs will hit investments: EPCES India shipped 10.75 lakh t of iron ore in April-Oct. 2015-16 India's GDP to grow by 7.9 pc in 2016-17: Goldman Sachs INR recovers against dollar on fresh foreign fund inflow

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Some movement in the market Paraguay to improve connectivity of rural roads Doss bids farewell Promotions at BDP International A port's impact on the region ANA Cargo partners find each other Optimising international trade processes with China Bundling strengths for Fresh Co Annual contract or spot rates? Leasing locomotives to augment network Sitra selling bulk liquid business to Den Hartogh Shortest Airbus route starting in January Smedegaard takes Ecsa helm Happy 2015 for Antwerp Iata cautiously optimistic for airfreight New train between Poland and Germany Aurizon ready for Enfield intermodal centre

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Cosco-China Shipping merger reportedly wins Beijing approval Photo: Danny CornelissenThe long-expected merger of Cosco and China Shipping has received the green light from the state council, China's media are reporting. No official statement has been made by Beijing, but according to Caixin news agency the merger of the mainland's two state-owned giants will be announced on 11... LNG fuel tech needs more state aid, say German owners The German Shipowners' Association VDR has called for faster implementation of state aid for retrofitting and newbuilding contracting of vessels with dual-fuel engines. The initiative aims at supporting new business opportunities for LNG-burning tonnage for German owners in the North European sulphur emission control area that may counter-balance market share losses... Hyundai-Vinashin wins MR tankers from Greek owner The Vietnamese subsidiary of South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won an order for two 50,000 dwt chemical/product tankers from Greek owner Latsis Group. Latsis subsidiary Consolidated Marine Management placed the orders, which will be built at HMD unit Hyundai-Vinashin Shipyard, HMD executives told IHS Fairplay. The latest pair are exercised... Sungdong yard wins order for two Vitol Suezmaxes Shipbuilding activity. Credit: PASouth Korean mid-tier shipbuilder Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won an order to build two 158,000 dwt Suezmax tankers for Swiss oil trading firm Vitol. Sungdong executives confirmed the order with IHS Fairplay, saying that its banks had issued refund guarantees for the order, but stopped short... Bunker prices fall to 10-year low in Singapore Vessels bunkering off Singapore. Photo: Southern Cross MaritimeBunker prices have slumped to a 10-year low in Singapore as oil prices continue to decline amid a supply glut. Prices of CST380 fuel averaged USD183 per tonne as of 10 December in Singapore, the world's biggest bunkering port by sales volume. CST380 fuel prices... Indian cabinet approves USD600 million aid package for struggling shipyards A shipyard in Kolkata, India. Credit: PAIndian prime minister Narendra Modi's cabinet has approved a policy package for the country's struggling shipyards that includes grants of state aid above the contracted price for building all types of ships except small boats and fishing vessels. It also approved tax breaks for... Sharp rise in ship sizes has La Spezia port in expansion mode An aerial shot showing where the new cranes are situated. Photo: LSCTLa Spezia Container Terminal in Italy is investing heavily in infrastructure to increase its handling capacity and allow the terminal to cope with the growing size of ships coming through at the north Italy gateway. "The rate of change... Kaohsiung sees sluggish growth while expansion stays on track A plan of Kaohsiung port. Photo: TIPCUp to four container terminal operators could be handed contracts to manage and operate terminals at the new Kaohsiung 7th Container Terminal currently under development in Taiwan. Several global terminal operators responded to the tender for the project and winners will be announced during or before...

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Alert to airlines on 'unsafe' hoverboards as IATA calls for stiff penalty for shippers that mis-declare battery devices Cargolux agreement with pilots in the air again as union pulls out of final talks Blow for Thamesport as OPDR and MacAndrews merge their UK operations at Tilbury Adidas wants to make sneakers with more robots and fewer Chinese factories China's air authorities approves formation of AVIC Cargo Airlines State council gives nod to Cosco-China Shipping merger Lufthansa and United confirm partnership talks on creation of transatlantic cargo network

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
International Shipholding reports on streamlining Marcon brokers sale of 1988-built deck barge New Lake Constance ferry to have MTU gas engines Wartsila to power Arctic icebreaker duo Damen unveils next generation RHIB The Best Passenger Ships of 2015 Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers to be 2016 CMA Commodore European owners want shipping back in COP21 text

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Boise Cascade renews lease with Port of Vancouver, USA Diana Shipping sets charters for pair of dry bulk vessels Marcon International brokers sale of Dunlap Towing US flag barge Freight transportation index climbs during month of October US rail freight traffic sees negative weekly total

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
No respite for the dry bulk market despite burst of demolition deals Continued poor earnings and deteriorating market conditions force ship owners to begin scrapping younger vessels A concealed cargo of arms and... US adds shipping companies to North Korea sanctions list Latest move in cat and mouse game extends sanctions to further OMM companies Leading the team is the CSG... Cosco and China Shipping merger plan receives Beijing approval New entity will be headquartered in Shanghai Inland Waterways Authority of... India to declare 106 more national waterways Total number of national waterways will be 111 Long range product tanker rates lifted by robust naphtha flows to Asia LR2 charterers will likely see a tight position list for vessels in coming weeks Extended contracts for the... Seadrill Partners wins contract extensions for two rigs One-year deal comes in exchange for lower day rates on current contracts Shipyards had to write down... Cosco Singapore expects net loss for fourth quarter and full year Weakness in offshore, shipbuilding and dry cargo segments continues to weigh The Russian ports' biggest... Russian seaports handled 3% more tonnes of cargo in January-November But containerised cargo transhipment volumes fell 15.2% for the period The Chinese company will also... Chinese company to build $1.2bn deepwater terminal in Canada Port of Sydney, Nova Scotia, to be made ready for ultra large boxships

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Retailers' post-holiday hopes drive Long Beach import rebound Owner-operators to challenge electronic logging mandate Virginia port says still on track for record year despite November traffic drop Shipping industry calls for IMO to regulate shipping emissions US Congress passes sweeping rail reform bill Largest US trucking lobby hails electronic logging rule NY-NJ terminal to start truck appointments in January US releases electronic truck driver log mandate Air cargo market forecast to stay subdued in 2016 India's Shreyas sets up joint venture with Japan's Suzue Corp. FMC's Doyle: Initial PierPass review shows no red flags, continues Cosco-China Shipping merger gets the go ahead from Beijing Kaohsiung may select multiple operators for new container terminals La Spezia port targets Italy bound cargo from Asia Industry FAQs tackle shipper verified weight concerns

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Eidesvik charters three The Oslo-listed offshore supply vessel operators announces charters for December. ISH says divestment plan on track The US-based diversified ship owner says plans to exit dry bulk market continue. Engh out as CIT shipping boss Veteran banker led New York bank's charge into 'counter cyclical' maritime play since 2013. US container volume to be 'stable' in 2016 A report from Moody's Investor Service says year-on-year growth to moderate, but still show gain. Fitch downgrades shipping Credit ratings agency says tough times for dry and container owners will continue into 2016. CMA hat passes from captain to consolidator Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers to wear famous headgear for CMA 2016. ICS supports extra CO2 reduction measures Global shipping body pledges to take part in shipping emission reductions regardless of Paris outcome. North Sea investment drops Offshore spending falls $3bn this year in Norway, while UK figure also declining fast. Vale sells four VLOCs Brazilian miner seals deal with China's ICBC and others to offload quartet of giant bulkers. GSL on the lookout after scrap sale New York-listed owner confirms disposal of vintage vessel as it eyes up counter-cyclical buys. Countdown to merger of Chinese titans Cosco and China Shipping could reveal plan to combine box operations this week, report says. Supplier wins over OW A UAE court has ruled in favour of paying a physical bunker supplier - not OW Bunker Maersk continues renewal with MR sale Danish owner set to secure firm price for the last of its 1990s built medium range tankers. Lines combine at Tilbury CMA CGM-owned MacAndrews and OPDR join forces at London port to make it biggest European group hub. Tebbe leaving Auerbach German MPP owner's founding partner leaving to travel the world as co-founder Lucius Bunk takes sole charge. Braathen boosts Western Bulk stake Investment sees shipping family vehicle Ojada become second largest stakeholder in bulker owner. Delays to hurt Austal Australian shipbuilder says slow progress on one project will result in smaller profit for 2016. SW Shipping scraps bulker South Korean owner sells 1990-built ship into India for $2.8m. Svitzer wins Ichthys work Tug group signs 10-year deal to serve multi-billion dollar Australian LNG project. TUI takes Hapag hit German tourism group logs impairment charge from compatriot's IPO but still books strong results. ISU warns Tsavliris Salvage over conduct Longstanding executive committee member Andreas Tsavliris resigns after trade body supports complaint by rival Five Oceans Salvage. Venezuelan tanker queue eases PDVSA settles invoices to cut backlog of ships waiting to discharge in five ports. Nyborg elected to Odfjell board Danish executive joins at a time of change for the Norwegian tanker owner. "Minor damage" after clash Nordic Hamburg says cause of frigate's collision with its boxship not yet known. Subsea 7 buys more bonds Oslo-listed offshore owner spends another $15m on redeeming $700m 2012 issue. Piracy in Southeast Asia hits year low Only seven incidents reported in November, with marked improvement in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. US Navy extends Maersk deal Danish giants' long-term tanker charter deal with military is set to run a little longer. Capital Product payout 'safe' amid recharters Deutsche Bank analyst not worried by end of containership contracts. Chevron reveals deep cuts in 2016 spend California energy giant trims budget by 24% amid grim oil price outlook. Indonesia offshore spending cut Protracted pressure on global oil prices is the main cause for the lower capital investment. Teekay group parent adds to energy bench New York-listed tanker and offshore vessel owner names new members of board of directors.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
Shipping removed from COP21 climate change agreement Echo sounds off on Uber, Command integration and Coyote CSX Corp jumping to Nasdaq Chengdu-Lodz train sees increased cargo volumes COSCO, China Shipping merger deal nears completion FMSCA to require electronic logging devices for all commercial trucks CP willing to take NS offer directly to shareholders Final cargo push on St. Lawrence Seaway before winter closure Executive Moves: U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Intelligrated United, Lufthansa to establish cargo partnership

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DECEMBER 10, 2015
European shipowners call for Paris agreement to reintroduce shipping Efforts at IMO and EU level 'can only be bolstered by a clear signal' from Paris outcome says ECSA. Sulphur claims 'almost zero' since new 0.10% ECA limit Formal Notes of Protest by owners to flag state do not always translate into sulphur disputes, supplier says. ICS: No mention in Paris deal won't stop GHG efforts Says it won't 'inhibit the aspirations of governments' for IMO to take further action. Key objection remaining to liquidation plan of OW US entities US Trustee objects to element described as a lynchpin 'without which the cases would devolve into endless litigation'. Crude futures weaken to multi-year lows despite US stock draw NYMEX January crude settled 35 cents lower at $37.16/b. ICE January Brent settled down 15 cents at $40.11/b.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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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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