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December 14, 2015

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A-E rate up 156pc to US$703/TEU, down 6.4pc to USWC, off 7.3pc to USEC Iran to order 600,000 TEU in newbuilds, 18,000-TEUers among them OOCL voids Asia-Europe sailings in respond to changes in market demand G6 Alliance to operate its service structure as aligned through 2016 Myanmar shipping to benefit from temporary lifting of US trade restrictions Overcapacity inescapable problem dominating container shipping: DP World Gloomy outlook for Japan's shipping industry, says Tokyo research house Construction starts on India's new Vizhinjam multipurpose port in Kerala Baltic Dry Index, bellwether of global economy, continues to slide After a peak season that never was, European box volume declines continue Dash to get out of St Lawrence Seaway as winter freeze-up approaches BIMCO issues notes to explain Anti-Corruption Clause for Charter Parties Passing 2 million TEU mark, Port of Houston Authority sets a new record UAL, Lufthansa ramp up of cargo cooperation on transatlantic routes Deliveries in 2016 increase Emirates cargo capacity despite retirements Consolidated Aviation Services aids forwarders widen use of air waybills Get Airports Ready for Disaster programme readies facilities in India

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DECEMBER 13, 2015
ACHAA awarded ISO 9001:2008 certificate Allcargo Logistics partners with Sadguru Jaggi's Isha Vidhya Foundation to support rural education China approves merger of Cosco & China Shipping Co. Global shipping industry will support further CO2 reduction measures at IMO, regardless of final outcome of Paris conference Inland waterways should be developed to improve economy: Gadkari MOL's new LNG carrier delivered Apples can be imported thru' Cochin Port, rules Kerala HC CAG tells MoS to create new policy to clear title deeds of ports CMMI conference stresses on need to be ready for mandatory container weight verification regime KIFTPL highlights advantages of PFT at trade meet in Kashipur New box train service between Bengaluru & Chennai Port to commence soon Forwarders dismayed over no decisive decision on expanding UK airport capacity Forex reserves increase by $438.2 m to $352.09 bn Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on kitchenware products from China Govt not dependent on private investors for funds to construct roads: Gadkari INR plunges to end at 2-year low of 66.68 against dollar Kerala MPs express concern over increasing rubber imports Maharashtra receives investment commitments worth INR 75K cr. Dr Vishwapati Trivedi to grace Gujarat Junction 2016 as Chief Guest on Jan. 8 in Kandla

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Is it really greener? New transportation infrastructure director in USA Last flight of Air France "jumbo jet" From Prangl with love Finnlines' Voionmaa takes FSA chair Largest private fleet of CNG semitrucks in USA THY introducing Indian Ocean islands service Port of Emmelsum no longer unplugged More contributions to a cleaner environment Big shoes to fill at HHLA Take a glimpse into the future in Singapore Gulf Air launches two new Pakistan destinations Narrow Aisle spreading out to Middle East MacAndrews and OPDR calling Tilbury Freight load decreased in Russia Duisport's traffic management system to start in 2016 Royal Jordanian flourishing again in Far East Singpost's top string-puller to leave Merger mission almost accomplished Eurotunnel back to normal? Largest ever aircraft lands at Antarctic airport Busy days for Network Rail workers

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
India's Adani Group orders two TSHDs at Royal IHC Indian conglomerate Adani Group has ordered two trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD) at Royal IHC, a top company official has said. The dredgers, each with a capacity of 8,000 m³ will be delivered in 2017, Karan Adani, executive director, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), told IHS Fairplay. APSEZ, India's... Cosco, China Shipping stocks to resume trading after five-month halt Credit: PAThe listed entities of Cosco and China Shipping will resume trading on Monday 14 December after being suspended for more than five months as reorganisation to merge the complex web of public entities under the two groups gets under way. The reorganisation has been approved in principle by the... Coltraco confirms new partner SMS at Marintec for South Korean Shipbuilding industry for Portascanner®Watertight Our CEO is delighted to announce a new partnership with SMS Korea Co., Ltd.. See here Ms Palm, Senior Director of SMS with our CEO Mr Carl Hunter. Based in Busan, Korea SMS will be our partner in the shipbuilding industry. They will be supporting our Portascanner® Watertight ultrasonic watertight integrity... Germany's Reederei Buss, Liberty One team up Reederei Buss' Batrum Trader. Credit: Malte Schwarz The protracted restructuring of German containership owner and manager Reederei Buss seems to be coming to a close with today's announcement of a new management appointment and ownership reshuffle. The company, which used to be among the leading tramp owners in Germany, but whose... China's CMES orders 10 VLCCs Six of the vessels are to be built in Dalian, pictured. Credit: Southern Cross MaritimeShanghai-based China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has placed orders for 10 very large crude carriers with three compatriot shipyards. Six vessels are to be built at Dalian Shipbuilding while both Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks) and... Transcaspian East-West Trade & Transit Corridor Discussed in Washington, D.C. December 10, 2015Media contact person:Aytan Aliyevaaaliyeva@usacc.org202 333 8702 On December 10, 2015, U.S.-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC), based in Washington, D.C., hosted a breakfast briefing on Transcaspian East-West Trade & Transit Corridor: Role of Baku International Sea Trade Port. The briefing was opened by Executive Director of USACC Susan Sadigova who welcomed... Piracy incidents in southeast Asia down in November Tanker Joaquim was hijacked in August. Credit: Martin WrightSoutheast Asia, which has seen a rising number of incidents of tankers being hijacked for bunkers or clean petroleum products, saw a decline in such attacks in November. Statistics from Singapore-based Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships (ReCAAP) Information Sharing... Shipbuilder DSME to sell Romanian yard Credit: PASouth Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), which is staring at a massive loss and growing debt, has announced that it will downsize or sell its Romanian yard, Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries. DSME said in a Korea Exchange filing that it could either sell or downsize DMHI, in line... China introduces tough emissions control rules for ships A section of China's Bohai Bay. Credit: PAChina is introducing rules to curb emissions from ships in its three major port areas. Ships berthing at main ports in the control areas of the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta, and the northeastern Bohai Bay rim will be required under national law... First Pilbara mine closure announced as ore price hits new lows The first of Australia's iron ore juniors, BC Iron, buckled as the price of ore fell below USD40 per tonne this week. One mine shut down in the Pilbara as another opened. BC Iron announced it was suspending operations at its joint venture with Fortescue in the Pilbara at the same time... No respite from excess capacity, says ship manager Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group. Credit: Anglo-Eastern UnivanSome shipowners will inevitably be forced out of the oversupplied bulk and container shipping sectors, but their withdrawal will have little impact on the excess capacity that will simply be shifted around, said Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of newly merged Anglo-Eastern Univan...

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
Adidas eyes supply chain switch to south-east Asia as wages rocket in China New cargo carrier Swift to lay claim ownership of 747s 'abandoned' at Kuala Lumpur Airport Latest Asia-Europe GRIs only expected to have short-term effect, as slack season hoves into view 'Air cargo will fail exporters', says industry, as Heathrow expansion decision is kicked into touch again The polluters the Paris Treaty ignores Shoppers flock to buy online - and that means trouble for UPS

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
Chesapeake Shipbuilding adds to leadership team Indian shipyards get their subsidies back Bollinger promotes Brent Blackburn Panolin expands stern tube lube options for older ships Fincantieri lays keel for next Silversea cruise ship

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
DOT adopts ELD final rule for commercial truck drivers International Shipholding Corp. gives strategic plan update General Dynamics NASSCO delivers ECO class tanker for APT MarAd announces completion of Guam port improvement project Bunge Limited taps Borg as human resources boss

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
American Club going to get bigger, says Solarino Marine mutual gears up for launch of American Hellenic fixed premium hull insurer Carry more, emit less Shell's Grahaeme Henderson asks how to economically meet increased demands for energy, while producing less Greenhouse gas? Cosco and CSG unveil consolidation blueprint The two giants are fusing containership, bulker, tanker, port and leasing segments all at the same time Capesize rates fall on most routes with weak demand Brazil-China trade holds up but any gains likely short-lived New Baltic benchmark VLCC route signals renewed China focus Long-term plan is to replace Ras Tanura-Chiba with Ras Tanura-Ningbo trade Asia-north Europe rates rally on back of mid-month GRIs But transpacific rates continue to slide No end in sight to product stock building, warns IEA Owners worried over growing stock build-up - a release of stocks would cut demand for product tankers to haul cargoes Joe Hughes injured in London bicycle accident Shipowners Claims Bureau chairman and chief executive forced to pull out of a client presentation in London The nine hundred steps Korea Register was 55 years old in August - but under a new chairman it is looking young and competitive Port of Melbourne lease deal stalls State government fails in bid to get legislation through parliament before the Christmas break Singapore and Indonesia maritime authorities renew personnel training pact MOU aims to raise technical and professional standards for both government agencies G6 alliance to keep existing members through 2016 APL expects to remain with G6 'at least' until end of next year Tilbury bounces back as MacAndrews returns CMA CGM shortsea specialist quits Thamesport to join sister company OPDR at rival London terminal ICBC Financial Leasing to raise co-operation with Vale after $423m deal Deal will help ICBC Financial Leasing avoid cyclical fluctuations in shipping Taiwan's Keelung and Taichung achieve EcoPort certification Official certification ceremony will take place on Tuesday December 15 Yard Talk \| Is it a good time to go bargain hunting at Chinese shipyards? For ship buyers, it will be best to order with longer lead times Port of Long Beach sees fifth straight month of cargo volume growth Strong cargo volumes the result of upcoming post-holiday sales planned by retailers across the country Fitch cuts 2016 global shipping outlook to negative Slowing emerging markets growth to aggravate shipping capacity glut AET appoints Rajalingam as new president and chief executive Capt Raja is a former seaman and has been overseeing the running of AET since July Origin says APLNG project to export first cargo by year end LNG export project has taken seven years and 15,000 workers to complete Hong Kong's dilemma: antitrust immunity for liner agreements Opinions mixed on whether Hong Kong should adopt a Singapore-style block exemption Lerwick Harbour gets new vessel monitoring system from Transas Entire project expected to be completed by May 2016 US ports to see slower container cargo volume growth in 2016 American export demand stays weak while US retailer inventories remain high Port of Guam gets first major makeover since 1950s $50m ports improvement project completed on time and under budget The dragon hits a rough patch China's inscrutable oil demand - and why it has everyone on edge Something will give Shipping is always poised for a big change. This time it's for real Leasing maestros or loose cannons? The rise of the Chinese leasing company, affiliated with powerful local banks, is changing ship finance High and dry With the crisis in the dry bulk sector expected to reach its worst level yet in 2016, will shipowners be able to raise enough cash to survive? Tanker owners keep their fingers crossed Owners hoping that oil demand will stick to strong growth trajectory, despite forecasts of slowing momentum

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
Missing Malaysia Boeing owner was hiding in plain sight US electronic logging rule heralds supply chain challenges, changes Another employer strikes deal with ILWU clerical workers Infographic: How to prepare for global container weight mandate Oakland imports jump in November Trans-Pacific rate slide continues Advisory committee named for Philadelphia port Cosco, China Shipping stock trading to resume Monday G6 Alliance says it expects to stay intact through 2016 UK logistics industry slams delayed decision over Heathrow expansion Itajai port gets turning basin permit, still needs emergency dredging US Customs unveils container 'fast lane' pilot program Slide show: Top transportation merger and acquisitions shaping the industry China regulates sulfur emissions from ships Asia-Europe container spot rates jump

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
Storage play iffy for VLCCs Deutsche Bank says floating storage may spike rates, but economics appear poor. Poland joins club of LNG importers LNG carrier Al Nuaman arrives at Swinoujscie with cooldown cargo from Qatar. Chinese shipping giant comes into view Combined Cosco-CSG would include liner, bulkers and tankers, but not Cosco Corp Singapore. Avance's offer for Aurora takes turn Fewer Aurora shareholders needed to agree to takeover for it to proceed, Avance says. Sincere beats bulker blues Taiwanese owner pushes up Q3 earnings in tough market as costs fall and revenue increases. DFDS stretches Channel deal Danish ro-ro owner extends contract for the Dieppe-Newhaven route with SMPAT until 2017. The continental coastguard European Commission to unveil new permanent border agency to cope with refugee crisis. UK equities feel oil pain London's FTSE 100 records big loss following continuing slump in oil prices, which IEA expects to last. Founder Lee takes helm at Ezra Holdings Koh Poh Tiong steps down as chairman as shareholders approve Chiyoda subsea venture. Agritrade adds panamax Indonesian coal mine owner spends slightly less than $3.5m to acquire a 73,000-dwt bulker. Grieg wins recycling cash Norwegian group taps ABN Amro for funds to step up green demolition of ships. Greek owner behind bulker buy Trade Fortune emerges as new operator of NYK's Global Legacy. Charity charters rescue ship SOS Mediterannee takes Hempel Shipping vessel to save refugees in the Med. Maersk sells into Mexico Danish owner offloads veteran anchor-handler to Armamex Naviera. Pacific Basin buys back Hong Kong-listed bulker owner splashes out $37.05m to acquire convertible bonds due in 2016. Buss teams with Liberty One German boxship owner "secures future" through tie-up with Dieter Schulz-led company after striking deal with creditors. DSME picks Wartsila South Korean yard signs contract with Finnish firm for combined gas systems on 17 LNG carriers. Ferry goes aground Passengers evacuated after Norwegian vessel hits rock at Austevoll. Chinese merger "approved" Reports claim State Council gives green light to tie-up between Cosco and China Shipping to form China Cosco Shipping Group. AET confirms new CEO MISC halts its hunt for new boss of tanker arm as it sticks with in-house candidate. Dolphin says it faces bankruptcy The collapse in the oil price looks set to claim another offshore services company. Hong Kong costs rise Former British colony now amongst top three most expensive cities in Asia, overtakes Singapore.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
China's State Council approves restructuring of COSCO, CSCL BNSF to compete with Canadian Pacific for Norfolk Southern? G6 Alliance expects to remain intact in 2016 Spot container rates rise 6.7% Port of Long Beach reports strong November container volumes Port of Houston sets container throughput record in 2015 Philadelphia selects port advisory members MarAd completes Guam Commercial Port Improvement Project New rail container shuttle launches in Sweden Report: U.S. port growth expected to slow in 2016 WWL extends Baltimore port lease through 2045 House passes STB reauthorization

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DECEMBER 11, 2015
Paris climate talks go into overtime Final text to be presented on Saturday, shipping still excluded from latest version. Container line merger will form world's fourth biggest operator Chinese government approves plans to combine Cosco and China Shipping Group. Trafigura secures 1 million mt of bunker product Contract is for delivery at Nakhodka in the Russian Far East. UK Supreme Court to consider substantive hearing on 'OW Bunker test case' Res Cogitans ruling has left multiple owners in danger of paying twice for fuel. OW: Court ruling 'strengthens the position of physical supplier' UAE court in 'landmark ruling'. Vitol fixes a third OBO tanker as clean product floating storage: sources Traders could prefer them to normal LR2s for floating storage due to cheaper rates. LNG already 'outdated' fuel choice As the world begins to take up LNG, Norway declares it a conventional fossil fuel and calls for zero-emission ferries. Bunker prices offer lifeline in deteriorating shipping markets Fuel costs have fallen well below company forecasts. NYMEX RBOB rallies on short-covering, crude settles lower ICE Brent crude settles under $40/b for the first time in nearly seven years.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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