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December 14, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • 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

Exim Indiaweb site
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

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 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

IHS Maritimeweb site
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...

The Loadstarweb site
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

Marine Logweb site
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

World Wide Shipperweb site
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

Lloyd's Listweb site
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

The Journal of Commerceweb site
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

TradeWindsweb site
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.

American Shipperweb site
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

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
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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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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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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