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November 13, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd to raise rates from December 1
  • Beijing set to approve Cosco-China Shipping merger this year
  • Hapag-Lloyd in the blue after merger with Chile's CSAV
  • Triton and TAL merger will lead to world's largest intermodal container lessor
  • Port of Rotterdam increase tariffs by 0.5pc in 2016
  • Global Ship Lease reports Q3 loss of US$41.1 million
  • DSV's bid to buy UTi for US$1.35bn is accepted
  • Greencarrier Freight Services expands in Poland after winning wine contract
  • HK's SMEs second to Taiwan in global and regional exports: FedEx study
  • ICTSI launches MICT mobile app for cargo monitoring
  • Singapore Airlines cautious about future but H1 net profit up
  • Emirates' H1 FY2015-16 earnings surge 65pc, cargo volume up 10pc
  • Airports Authority of India to set up separate cargo entity

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Successful cooperation
  • Laurels for Canada's safest carrier
  • Spotlight on needs of container forwarding specialists
  • Ship building: Saab going to Poland
  • Finnair denies negotiation rumours
  • Robeson joins Indiana ports commission
  • Investment in food logistics
  • Takeover in heavylift logistics field
  • Big, bigger, the biggest and Gothenburg
  • New look for Eva Air's 22nd triple seven
  • Report shows ballooning congestion costs
  • New deputy director for Foca
  • Expanding port railway in a big way
  • Extensions and more in Koper
  • Maiden flight for MRJ
  • Martin Bencher now in the Middle East
  • Kombiverkehr augments network
  • HHLA sees autumn leaves fall
  • Look out, look out...more thieves about

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • South Korea's KMTC Line reviews fleet structure ahead of tougher times on Intra-Asia trades
    KMTC Line, Korea's third-largest container line and the country's biggest player in the Intra-Asia segment, is reviewing its fleet structure ahead of expected tougher conditions on Intra-Asia routes next year due to rising capacity and sinking demand. "We had no demand peak in the third quarter of this year and this...
  • Jiangsu New Hantong secures orders for three 74,000 dwt tankers
    China's Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) has secured a contract to build three 74,000 dwt Long Range 1 product tankers for Germany-based shipowner Conti Group. According to Jiangsu's corporate website, all three vessels are to build in New Hantong Shipyard and are scheduled for delivery between December 2017 and...
  • DS Torm mulls NYSE share listing
    The New York Stock Exchange. Credit: PADS Torm, the listed Danish product tanker company, said it is contemplating to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. It is already listed in Copenhagen. "Torm A/S announced today that it is contemplating a new structure with a potential listing on the New...
  • Viking Ocean increases Fincantieri order
    Fincantieri where Viking Ocean Cruises has placed an order. Credit: FincantieriViking Ocean Cruises has increased the number of cruse ships it has booked at Fincantieri from four to six. The latest order is for another pair of 47,800 gt sister vessels, with delivery scheduled for mid-2018 and late 2020. The two cruise...
  • Why private equity is cashing in
    Wall Street legend Bernard Baruch one said, "I made my money by selling too soon." That, in a nutshell, explains the recent flurry of tanker sales by private equity investors. For those in shipping who are more focused on 'buy low, sell high' vessel trading than on getting cargo from point...
  • Commentary: Why private equity is cashing in
    Credit: PAWall Street legend Bernard Baruch one said, "I made my money by selling too soon." That, in a nutshell, explains the recent flurry of tanker sales by private equity investors. For those in shipping who are more focused on 'buy low, sell high' vessel trading than on getting cargo from...
  • The contrast between dredging and commercial shipping
    Having just come back from CEDA Dredging Days conference - constructive, informative and a generally excellent event, thank you for asking - I was struck by the difference in attitude between the dredging sector and its bigger older sister, commercial shipping. Realisation is just dawning in shipping that yes, January 2016...
  • Commentary: Shipping interest in Northern Sea Route cools
    Russian icebreakers attempting the Northern Sea Route. Credit: PAThe Arctic Circle assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland, recently heard several country delegations argue in favour of free and safe access to the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The NSR is a navigable channel that winds its way through the Kara Sea, the Laptev...
  • Videotel's Maritime Training Programs Now Deployed on More Than 12,000 Vessels Worldwide
    November 11, 2015 - Videotel, the leading international provider of e-Learning maritime training and software solutions and a company of KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), announced today that its training solutions are now in use on more than 12,000 vessels worldwide, with more than 300 new vessels having joined in the...
  • RCL orders feeder vessel pair
    Thai-owned Regional Container Lines has contracted Jiangsu New Yangzi shipyard to build two feeder container ships. The 1,688 teu pair will have an overall length of 172 m, the maximum length allowed to navigate the inland waters to Bangkok. Both vessels are scheduled to be delivered before the end of 2017. The Thai...
  • HMD wins LPG carrier order
    Navigator Holdings has returned to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for a fully refrigerated LPG vessel. The New York-listed owner and operator announced the contract, with a delivery date scheduled for August 2017, after receiving a long-term charter contract for a midsize gas carrier. Navigator Gas owns and operates the world's largest fleet...
  • Offshore service provider PGS raises USD100 million from share placement
    PGS seismic vessel Nordic Explorer. Credit: PAPetroleum Geo Services (PGS), the listed Norwegian seismic services provider to the offshore oil and gas industries, said it has raised NOK919.6 million (USD104.6 million) in a private share placement. The company placed with institutional investors in Norway and abroad 21,779,999 new shares and 1,800,000...
  • Team Tankers enjoys strongest market since early 2009
    Team Tankers International, the chemical carrier group formed from restructured Eitzen Chemical, has reported the firmest market since early 2009 and a profit for 3Q15. Group net profit amounted to USD7.4 million in 3Q15 compared with a loss of USD23.7 million in the same period last year. Revenues fell to USD79...
  • Transas Simulation User Conference 2016 erases the boundaries
    More than 200 experts from all around the world will attend the global Simulation User Conference (SimUC 2016) 'Simulation and Training without boundaries', which will be hosted by Transas in Singapore on January 28, 2016. Transas SimUC is a regular international event, that gathers Transas simulators users and Transas partners to...
  • Singapore launches Arctic sea route forum
    The benefits of the Arctic Sea Route were discussed today in Singapore. Photo: Vice and VirtueSingapore has an important role to play in the development of the Arctic sea route, despite it being an Asian country far from the Arctic region. Speaking today at the Arctic Circle Singapore Forum, Teo Chee...
  • Concord Energy halts coal trades
    Concord's decision was due to plunge in coal prices. Credit: PASingapore-based Concord Energy has stopped trading coal to focus on its crude oil trading and storage businesses, IHS Fairplay has learnt. Chartering sources told IHS Fairplay that Concord Energy, which was active in fixing bulkers to transport coal cargoes, has been...
  • Shipping interest in Northern Sea Route cools
    The Arctic Circle assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland, recently heard several country delegations argue in favour of free and safe access to the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The NSR is a navigable channel that winds its way through the Kara Sea, the Laptev Sea, the East Siberian Sea, and the Chukchi...
  • Debate intensifies on private equity tanker sales
    Ridgebury CEO Bob Burke. Credit: Greg MillerIs private equity 'jumping ship' on tankers and will this exit strategy accelerate to the detriment of asset pricing? This increasingly pressing question was debated at the Marine Money forum in New York on 10 November and explored in interviews with IHS Fairplay. Connecticut-based...
  • Shipping veteran sees fundamental investor shift
    Gener8 CEO Peter Georgiopoulos. Credit: Greg Miller.The US public market for shipping companies has experienced a profound shift in its investor mix, which partially accounts for this year's very poor stock performance, according to Gener8 Maritime CEO Peter Georgiopoulos. Georgiopoulos has taken five NYSE-listed companies public: crude tanker owner General...

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • DP-DHL third-quarter performance hit by cost of failed IT project and falling volumes
  • Former SwissWorldCargo chief Oliver Evans takes up role at drone logistics company Matternet
  • Finnair denies takeover talks with IAG, but Lufthansa and SIA link up on Euro routes
  • Low rates continue to spook investors as Hapag-Lloyd profits take a dip in Q3
  • Air Canada Cargo is tracking shipments in real time, per piece
  • Self-driving trucks will be great for truckers... for now
  • Sri Lanka scraps firm's floating armoury deals amid scandal
  • Roy Merryweather takes business development role at PD Ports

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • ACL completes acquisition of AEP River Operations
  • NTSB: El Faro bridge found, VDR still missing
  • Plans for giant Brazil ship repair yard move ahead
  • Sea Slice to go to work as wind farm support vessel
  • HHI sees Saudi Aramco MOU as a turning point
  • Dumped sludge, lied to USCG, found guilty

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • Port of Coos Bay Commission taps John burns as new CEO
  • NYK teaming with Astomos for new very large gas carrier
  • International Trade Administration offering free export assistance tools
  • "K" Line joint venture company begins operations in Dubai
  • Maersk Line adding services in Far East, South East India

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • Korean shipbuilding's winter of discontent
    In the wake of DSME's mammoth losses, Korea's government and state lenders apply pressure on shipbuilders
  • J. Lauritzen sees third-quarter losses widen
    Dismal demand growth and tonnage trouble will make this the reality of the market for an extended period, says Danish owner.
  • Pioneer Marine cancels three orders and delays a further five
    Orderbook revision at Chinese yard Yangzhou Guoyu frees up $34m of equity as dry downturn demands re-think
  • Seven yards join Beijing rig-building whitelist
    Whitelist's funding requirements and high technology threshold push private shipyards out
  • Diana posts third-quarter loss
    Owner misses analysts' forecast by $0.04 per share
  • Top 20 container lines braced for industry shake-up
    Mergers on the horizon as ocean carriers struggle with freight rate meltdown
  • Feeding the demons
    Feederships operators are an often overlooked but absolutely crucial part of the global supply chain
  • Scandlines seeks to scupper Denmark-Germany tunnel
    Ferry operator to challenge finance model in European Court of Justice
  • Odfjell books second successive solid quarter
    Norwegian chemtanker owner holds income at $7m despite 5.5% fall in revenue
  • NYK Line inks VLGC time charter contract with Astomos
    Japan line to have twelve very large gas carriers operating under time charter with gas supplier
  • Hyundai Heavy signs yard build and operate deal with Saudi Aramco
    New shipyard to build vessels that are no longer profitable for Korean shipyards to produce
  • Improved market conditions lifts Team Tankers' earnings
    Lower bunker prices contributed to earnings
  • Mercator requests trade suspension
    Move comes in wake of HSH Nordbank's filing for appointment of a judicial manager on Tuesday
  • Viking Ocean Cruises orders two more ships from Fincantieri
    Vessels expected to be delivered mid-2018 and end-2020
  • Jiangsu New Hantong wins three LR1 tankers
    Similar vessel type priced at $41m at a competitor yard last month
  • ICTSI launches mobile real-time container monitoring application
    App available for iOS and Android users

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • Ryder sees growing interest in natural gas trucks
    The price of diesel may be at a six-year low point, but Ryder System sees continued interest in natural gas vehicles. Several customers, ranging from a dedicated trucking operator to a food service redistributor, have ordered natural gas-powered vehicles from Ryder recently. Many of those companies are putting single trucks into...
  • JOC economist cuts U.S. import growth forecast
    Swollen inventories and sluggish global growth have led JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno to cut his forecast for U.S. containerized imports this year to 5.4 percent from his previous forecast of 6.6 percent. Moreno also trimmed his import growth forecast for 2016 to 5.5 percent from 7 percent. The lowered...
  • Searchers find El Faro's bridge, continue search for recorder
    The USNS Apache, which located the wreckage of the El Faro.U.S. Navy searchers have located the navigation bridge of the cargo ship El Faro, which sank Oct. 1 with the loss of its 33-member crew, and are continuing to search for the ship's voyage data recorder. The National Transportation Safety Board...
  • Port of Virginia posts record month for containers
    The Port of Virginia handled 233,466 twenty-foot-equivalent units of full and empty containers in October, making it the port's single busiest month ever and the eighth straight with volume above 200,000 TEUs. The port's previous single-month record for TEUs was set in May with 230,511 TEUs handled, the Virginia Port Authority...
  • LA imports dip in October
    Containerized imports in Los Angeles declined 3.3 percent in October compared to October 2014, following a trend that saw West Coast ports losing some market share last month while East Coast ports gained. The largest U.S. container port in October also reported a decline in exports of 14.7 percent, with total...
  • JOC Inland 2015 Sponsor: Mallory Alexander International Logistics
    Neely Mallory, president, Mallory Alexander International Logistics, discusses preparations for the expanded Panama Canal, regulation, and the company's push into China with Alessandra Barrett, senior content director, JOC, at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, in October. ...
  • C.H. Robinson names new president of North America surface transport
    C.H Robinson Worldwide, the largest U.S. non-asset third-party logistics provider, has appointed Robert Biesterfeld, a long-time employee, as president of North American Surface Transportation. Biesterfeld, currently serving as vice president, Truckload, has spent the last 16 years with C.H. Robinson, working variously as vice president of Sourcing and Temperature Controlled Transportation, genera
  • South Korea carrier reviews fleet structure ahead intra-Asia turbulence
    Credit: Christian JunkerKMTC Line, South Korea's third-largest container line and the country's biggest player in the intra-Asia segment, is reviewing its fleet structure ahead of expected tougher conditions on intra-Asia routes next year due to rising capacity and sinking demand. "We had no demand peak in the third quarter of this...
  • HHLA profit, revenue decline on double-digit container drop
    HHLA HamburgHHLA's profit and revenue declined in the first nine months of the year as Hamburg's biggest stevedore suffered a double-digit slump in container volumes. Earnings before interest and tax shrank 5.6 percent to 123.9 million euros ($133.8 million) from 131.3 million euros a year earlier and revenue contracted 4.2 percent...
  • Panama transshipment boom from expanded canal unlikely, port analyst says
    Manzanillo International Terminal, Panama.Widespread predictions that an expanded Panama Canal will set off a boom in Panamanian transshipments are unlikely to pan out, according to port analyst Asaf Ashar. "The assumption is that as ship sizes grow dramatically, the incidence of transshipment also will grow dramatically. This is not happening," said...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • Judge approves GMI settlement with HTM
    Seven charter cancellations approved as bulker operator seeks to wind down operations.
  • ING said to have sold collapsed OW's loan
    Dutch bank also offloads claims against shipowners as OW's German arm files for Chapter 15.
  • BW Pacific IPO in trouble ahead of pricing
    Owner's effort to raise $250m in Oslo listing won't happen within target range and may not sell at all.
  • Seacor OSV seafarer lodges $2m lawsuit
    Dalton Young sues US owner and others over injuries suffered while working on Clay Ella.
  • Bulker blues continue to hurt J Lauritzen
    Danish owner takes 2015 running loss to $160m following red ink in the third quarter.
  • Pioneer chops and delays newbuildings
    Pankaj Khanna fronted owner makes major changes to orderbook at Yangzhou Guoyu Shipyard.
  • DBB banks $107m
    Danish offshore owner sells four-year bonds to refinance existing debt.
  • NAT gets more NAO
    Suezmax owner shows confidence in offshore spin-off with $9.5m pact.
  • HSH sells $538m of bonds
    Restructuring German lender raises more cash as it boosts finances after EU deal.
  • Finnlines in best ever quarter
    Emanuele Grimaldi sees operational strategy bear fruit as ferry company posts strong result.
  • TNG wins best rate yet
    Croatian owner's new SPP-built MR tanker fixed for a year at $19,300 per day.
  • Diana Shipping loss deeper than forecast
    Shipowner slips below third quarter forecasts but its cash pile is bigger than a year ago.
  • Scandlines calls for Fehmarn rethink
    Ferry owner wants long-term funding for Germany-Denmark tunnel to be reconsidered.
  • Sewol captain's term upheld
    South Korea's supreme court backs life sentence for Lee Joon-seok after tragic ferry sinking.
  • Scandlines calls for rethink
    Ferry owner wants long-term funding for Germany-Denmark tunnel to be reconsidered.
  • Rem Offshore turns red in third quarter
    Norwegian offshore owner books quarterly loss as revenue falls in poor market.
  • Viking can't avoid the offshore slump
    Oslo-listed owner posts loss in Q3 due to impairment charge from its PSV fleet and weak rates.
  • RCL records a loss for third quarter
    Bangkok-listed boxship owner posts modest quarterly loss but remains in the black this year.
  • Box slip proves costly
    Liner agent fined $300,000 after sending nine containers to Oakland instead of Seattle.
  • General cargoship engulfed by fire
    Crew evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze on Chinese vessel in Japan.
  • Nolan puts price on Navigator newbuild
    Management offers wide price window for latest gas carrier while Stifel analyst has a firm figure.
  • F Laeisz takes ICBC cash
    Chinese lender provides $65m in export credit to German owner for ro-ro upgrades.
  • Cosco Corp turns red
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder posts a loss in Q3 as its shares remain suspended ahead of "complex" merger.
  • ICG ups earnings
    Irish ferry and boxship owner logs better Q3 profit as fuel costs drop and revenue rises.
  • Private equity shifts to secondary loan market
    UBS analyst says loans and not steel are now the purchase of choice for private equity investors.
  • Where is the private-equity money?
    UBS analyst Spiro Dounis concludes that hedge funds are still investing in shipping, but not on the equity side.
  • Tallink on the rise
    Estonian ferry owner carries more passengers during summer; pushes up Q3 revenue and profit.
  • Paragon switches listing
    Greek owner cleared to move to Nasdaq Capital Market after struggling with $1 price requirement.
  • Bharati loss widens
    Indian shipbuilder racks up deficit of $33m in its second quarter.
  • Odfjell's gas ambitions checked for now
    Chemical tanker owner back in profit in Q3, but is in talks with Chinese yard over eight "significantly delayed" new LPG ships.
  • PGS raises $107m
    Norwegian survey ship owner sells new shares to boost its balance sheet.
  • BTS buys Ardmore pair
    Singaporean based tanker operator in the small and intermediate segments expands fleet.
  • Pacific Radiance profit wiped out Q3
    Pang Yoke Min-led company latest casualty in the battle to survive offshore industry collapse.
  • Epic shrinks Q3 loss
    Improved charter rates and cost cutting help to push LPG specialist almost into the black.
  • DSME told to halt work
    Korean yard reportedly told to stop construction on VLGCs until safety can be guaranteed.
  • Qube joins battle for Asciano
    Aussie port group's former top executive returns with takeover bid in battle with private equity fund.
  • Hoegh LNG Partners to restate earnings
    New York-listed FSRU owner says financials should not be relied upon after tax review.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • Maersk Container Industry opens Chile reefer factory
  • Heathrow export values increase despite falling throughput
  • DHL Group net profits plummet nearly 90% in Q3
  • FWI: U.S. cargo theft value up despite decrease in volume
  • K + N gains two new customers at Dubai aerospace hub
  • Survey: Retailers unprepared to handle holiday shipping
  • Panama port project draws strong interest from potential operators
  • Mallory Alexander granted greater operating authority in China

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
  • Gibraltar eyes role in global LNG bunkering network
    Port CEO highlights its strategic location to become a hub for the cleaner fuel.
  • Uptake of better fuel specs still slow
    WFS sees about 30% of bunkers sold to latest ISO 8217 specs, big variations reported by fuel testing agencies.
  • Fuel oil stocks climb in Singapore
    Stocks have been holding above 25 million barrels since mid-July.
  • US DATA: Residual fuel oil stocks highest since 2010
    Despite a significant increase in demand.
  • Onshore oil storage 'approaching capacity'
    'The volume of crude oil and fuel oil held on tankers has soared.'
  • Positive quarterly results keep Finnlines on track
    Fuel-efficiency paying off, says president.
  • New 'hybrid' ECA fuels given good reviews
    Fuel testing agencies report good fuel characteristics and positive user feedback.
  • Charters use lower bunker prices to keep rates in check
    Chemical tanker operators under pressure.
  • Bigger profits for tanker company
    Performance supported by lower bunker prices.
  • Mercator Lines: Interim manager application dismissed
    Move by HSH fails to convince Singapore court.
  • Koh Leong Teck joins Mabanaft
    Koh has regional trading manager for fuel oil.
  • Bomin hires credit specialist
    As company focuses on growth in key territories.
  • Panama bunker sales volume up
    Port recorded total sales of 305,761 mt for September.
  • Another bunker supplier added to ferry's creditor list
    US company owed a total of $297,000 in unpaid fuel bills.
  • New Director at Titan Petrochemicals
    Hu Hongwei has 'extensive experience' in the legal sector, says company.
  • VPS: Improper sampling control at international ports
    Lapses can pose 'significant commercial risk' in the event of dispute, says CEO.
  • Relevant expertise lined up for IMO's availability study
    Teams with expertise in both demand and supply side will assess whether there is sufficient supply of 0.50% sulphur fuel.
  • Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA Data
    Suggests a 500,000-barrel draw in US oil stocks.

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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
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
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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