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December 17, 2015
Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco takes over China Shipping's box carrier role in mega merger
  • Hong Kong port down 8.1pc in Nov to 1.6 million TEU, Singapore off 15.9pc
  • Singapore court convicts local of doing business with N Korea arms trader
  • Dubai's Jebel Ali terminal will have off-dock gantry crane controls
  • Rotterdam dockers strike, reject automation because of huge job loss
  • Japan to help build Indian high-speed rail link and finance new highways
  • Fitch Ratings revises outlook for container shipping in 2016 to negative
  • French regulators hit express firms with US$735 million in price-fixing fines
  • Sea captains applaud UN mandated box weigh-ins at shippers' expense
  • TSA to levy US$100 - $200/FEU westbound hike ex USWC, USEC-Gulf Feb 1
  • Chinese firm to design and build Atlantic Canada container terminal
  • City of Burgas opts for VSTEP full mission bridge maritime simulator
  • Protesting Russian truckers focus anger on President Putin's cronies
  • EU plans to counter fierce Mideast and Asian airline competition
  • Lufthansa Cargo releases new mobile electronic air freight tracker
  • US$272 million boost to freight at Heathrow doesn't need 3rd runway

Exim Indiaweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Ben Line Agencies celebrates 10 years of successful operations in India
  • CMA CGM to deploy largest cargo vessel ever to call at a US port
  • IMB warns of suspect switched bills of lading scheme
  • Indian seafarers among 'MOL Presidential Award' winners
  • Reshamsingh transports Super ODC consignments from Godrej, Vikhroli to RIL, Jamnagar
  • Swire Shipping enhances North Asia-Pacific multi-purpose liner service
  • Veg. oil imports up by 13.42 pc in Nov.
  • Mumbai Port to disburse pension through Aadhar-linked bank account
  • CQCTD-One more committee to resolve quality complaints & trade disputes
  • Factory output shoots up by 9.8 pc in Oct.
  • Govt may fix MIP for steel products
  • L&T bags orders worth INR 1,960 cr.
  • With export decline hitting the one year mark, Fieo urges immediate govt intervention

IHS Maritimeweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Underwriters warn of marine broker takeover risks
    Broker M&As threaten choice, say underwriters. Credit: LRWith the announcement that insurance broker Lockton is set to acquire Italian marine broker PL Ferrari, it becomes just the latest in a line of insurance brokers bidding to acquire marine rivals. One senior London underwriter told IHS Fairplay: "In the past there were...
  • Indian class society supports COP21 in reducing carbon footprint
    Classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has lent its support for the COP21 agreement in cutting down greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at the India Pavilion during the recent United Nations Climate Conference in Paris, Arun Sharma, chairman and managing director for IRClass stressed the needs to utilise the most cost-efficient...
  • Finland's Rauma Marine Constructions receives capital injection
    A vessel in dry dock at Rauma, Finland. Credit: HasenpuschRauma Marine Constructions (RMC), the privately owned company that in 2014 took over the former STX Finland shipyard in Rauma, has received a capital injection from three investors, the company said in a statement. The investors, Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, (Finda) and...
  • Busan moves towards logistics hub goal
    An artist's impression of Busan New Port. Credit: Busan Port AuthorityThe South Korean port of Busan, already the biggest transhipment port in Northeast Asia, moved towards its goal of becoming a global logistics hub when it finally broke ground for the Phase 2-4 development of Busan New Port. The government made...
  • NYK sets up vehicle processing centre
    An NYK car carrier. Credit: HasenpuschJapan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Group) said today that its subsidiary NYK Automotive Logistics (China) Co. Ltd. (NALC), has established a new vehicle processing center that will be managed by NYK Vehicle Processing Service (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (NVPC). NVPC is a joint venture (NALC 75%, Tonglit...
  • South Korea officials and creditors debate SPP Shipbuilding's survival
    SPP's Tongyoung Yard, South Korea. Credit: PAGovernment officials met with creditors of South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding in yet another attempt to keep it alive. On 15 December 2015, Yeo Sang Kyu, from the ruling Saenuri Party, officials from the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy, as well as executives from...
  • Mid-2016 could see bulker and tanker earnings changing places
    VLCC rates 'present upside potential'. Credit: HasenpuschStrong second-quarter earnings are expected for dry bulk carriers in 2016 and tankers are heading for profitability levels not seen since the global financial crisis. Those are the predictions of Maritime Strategies International (MSI), presented today in separate dry bulk and tanker freight forecasts....
  • Busan transhipment volumes grow while gateway business falls
    Busan port. Credit: PAThe port of Busan in South Korea saw a rise of more than 9% in its transhipment-related container throughput in the month of October as it continues to grow the segment against the backdrop of falling gateway volumes. The port handled 869,000 transhipment containers in October, accounting for...
  • Shipping lines to launch new Asia-Oceania routes
    Swire's new service includes port calls to Suva, Fiji. Credit: MackeyA new service named FOX is being launched by five Asia-based container carriers to expand their Far East-Australia services to meet increasing market demand on the route. Starting on 14 February 2016, FOX or Far East Asia Oceania Express, involves South...
  • Commentary: Boosting efficiency while reducing emissions
    A ship passes under the Golden Gate Bridge. Credit: PACOP 21, the United Nations conference on climate change, will not place shipping at the top of its list of leading polluters. There are more high-profile polluters and other sectors of industry that have further to go in tackling emissions. While shipping...
  • Boosting efficiency while reducing emissions
    COP 21, the United Nations conference on climate change, will not place shipping at the top of its list of leading polluters. There are more high-profile polluters and other sectors of industry that have further to go in tackling emissions. While shipping wouldn't want to be at the top of that...
  • CMES orders four VLCCs
    Shanghai-based China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has ordered four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from Chinese yards as part of its plan to build 10 eco-friendly VLCCs announced in a recent corporate statement. Two of the 308,000-dwt VLCCs will be constructed by Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering's shipyard, while another two...
  • Yangzijiang lauds COSCO-China Shipping merger
    Yangzijiang chairman Ren Yuanlin. Credit: YangzijiangThe merger of China's COSCO and China Shipping will help to enhance shipping competitiveness globally, Singapore-listed shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings has said. Ren Yuanlin, executive chairman of Yangzijiang, told IHS Fairplay that the merger of the two state-owned enterprises is expected to enhance the dominant position of...

The Loadstarweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • No strike at Cargolux as management and unions finally hammer out new work agreement
  • APL membership of G6 box shipping alliance expected to continue through 2016
  • Nord Pas de Calais for sale after Eurotunnel loses final court ruling on Channel ferry services
  • Consolidation in the 3PL industry: why is it happening, and what does it mean?
  • China Postal Airlines orders ten 737Fs, while Kalitta converts 767s
  • IAG Cargo sees growth in westbound traffic as air cargo improves ability to handle pharma safely

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Omnibus bill includes $1 billion for extra destroyer
  • Eagle LNG to be fuel provider for Crowley ConRo duo
  • Radio Holland in remote monitoring agreement with CNCo
  • USCG to UV BWMS makers: Prove bugs are dead
  • Triyards tanker trio to be Wartsila equipped
  • Ban on U.S. crude oil exports set to end
  • Rolls-Royce eliminates a senior management layer

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Port of Vancouver sees end of extended 2015 cruise season
  • Coast Guard crews repairing storm damaged aids to navigation
  • Ceremony celebrates naming of new Mitsui LNG carrier
  • Transpacific Stabilization Agreement calling for general rate increase
  • China Postal Airlines orders ten converted Boeing freighters

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Product tankers hit by slump in northwest Europe cargoes
    Daily tanker earnings drop to five and a half week low on the Europe to US gasoline trade
  • Los Angeles November box volumes show year-on-year rise
    Latest numbers mark first time in three months that the port has seen growth on year
  • Holders of OSG senior notes overwhelmingly accept repurchase offer
    Amid a rout in high-yield bonds, OSG made a $226m offer that could not be refused
  • Panamax index edges up from record low
    Optimism over increased grain and soyabean cargoes from Argentina
  • Commerzbank's Stefan Otto promoted out of shipping
    New Shanghai role for German banker, but rundown will continue
  • New Bill set on lifting US crude export restrictions
    US oil exports likely to extend the bull market for crude tankers even further
  • Consolidation ramps up...
    ...But more scrapping still needed to balance oversupply
  • Drewry plays down talk of further carrier consolidation
    Challenging market outlook will only subdue liner valuations and make them less appealing to potential sellers, say analysts
  • ACL's new ro-ro/containership to sail from Hamburg
    Latest addition to the ACL fleet joins the transatlantic trade
  • Höegh LNG Partners keeps cash distribution stable
    Net income for July-September amounted to $5.2m
  • Brussels puts formal plans in place for European Coast Guard Agency
    New agency and EMSA permitted to jointly patrol waters with aerial drones
  • Data Hub: Load Factors
    Carriers move to address transatlantic overcapacity
  • Debt payments on hold during Ultrapetrol lender talks
    Triple charter cancellation leads to debt restructuring talks and repayment halt
  • CSCL to complete asset swap in early 2016
    Boxship unit of China Shipping Group to complete operational restructuring within a one-year transition period
  • DP World explores further expansion of Prince Rupert box terminal
    Feasibility study agreement signed for Fairview Container Terminal's Phase II South expansion
  • Swire Shipping upgrades North Asia to Pacific liner service
    Service will link Qingdao port in mainland China to South Pacific
  • China to hold maritime demarcation talks with South Korea
    Talks will take place in Seoul on December 22
  • Matrix launches new marine offshoot
    Greek Lloyd's broker lures experienced London market team to head Matrix Marine
  • ClassNK certifies two more ship recycling yards in India
    Both facilities met standards set out by the 2009 Hong Kong Convention
  • Rotterdam port large-scale LNG project to conclude by year end
    Closing celebrations for three-year LNG initiative held this week
  • Hanjin to expand Far East to Australia services
    New service to be operated with six 4,500 teu vessels for a 42-day rotation
  • Brodosplit Shipping Company orders four LNG containerships
    Brodosplit shipyard building vessels to DNV GL class specifications

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • US Congress set to give ports, freight projects more funding
  • Ground division, e-commerce push up FedEx revenue, profit
  • EU court throws out $861 million air freight cartel fines
  • Charleston port volume rises on steady manufacturing demand
  • Cargomatic expands to San Francisco, eyes new markets
  • CP promises 'street fight' if NS rejects latest takeover bid
  • LA volume jumps as West Coast claws back import market share
  • Brazil rail operator expects container volume to stay strong in 2016
  • Dual alliance membership could mitigate service disruption amid liner mergers
  • US independent driver group sues feds over electronic logging mandate
  • New services aimed at meeting strong Asia-Oceania demand
  • Estonia's Sillamae port commissions new container terminal
  • Deutsche Bahn set to trim loss-making freight operations
  • Busan transshipment growth erases import, export losses
  • India exports fall for 12th straight month

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Day rate jumps for LR1 period charters
    Data from Alibra Shipping shows $1,250 per day rise in one week. Spot market also rising.
  • VLCC market still roaring on high hopes
    Big tankers see day rates jump by 4.3% in one day on key Middle East-to-Japan route.
  • Avance ends Aurora bid on lack of interest
    The month-long pursuit of rival VLGC owner ends as bid fails to attract enough demand.
  • Norgas ship detained
    LPG ship one of five to fall foul of British port state control inspectors in November.
  • Seven ships detained in UK during November
    Gas carrier, general cargoship and bulker among those detained by UK authorities.
  • Barham brought in to lead UK flag reform
    Former Stena and Bibby man tasked by parliament with ensuring the Red Ensign recovery continues.
  • US crude exports: boon, bane or dud?
    Repeal of export ban could happen sooner than expected, but impacts are not clear cut.
  • Jo Tankers LR1 trio secure higher rates
    Major traders take in tankers from Norwegian shipowner on more lucrative period charters.
  • OSG gets OK to move international assets
    As part of its restructuring, the tanker company said bond holders agree to allow asset sales.
  • ISH offloads only supramax bulk carrier
    US shipowner has cut $85m from debt so far with efforts to divest non-core fleet.
  • Chinese yards target tech
    Latest five-year state shipbuilding plan sees emphasis on complex high-value vessels.
  • Concern over New Zealand inspections
    Maritime union worried that ship safety checks have been cut back.
  • Atlantic extends AHTS deal
    Statoil keeps Norwegian owner's Ocean King for another six months.
  • Tanker order could double
    Swiss-Canadian Maritime has three options for more chemical carriers in Vietnam, Wartsila reveals.
  • Power of three VLCC deals to boost DHT
    Improved contracts for tanker trio raise interest in owner's stock and promise higher dividend.
  • Frontline exposure to boost SFL dividend
    Pareto Securities says tanker sibling will contribute to stronger payouts at Ship Finance International.
  • UASC claims teu world record
    Middle East-owned ULC Al Muraykh leaves Port Klang with 18,601 boxes on board.
  • US yard eyes tie-up
    Front Street of Maine close to sealing ferry-building joint venture with Brodrene of Norway.
  • Eisa files for bankruptcy
    Brazilian tanker, PSV and boxship yard seeks court protection in bid to preserve its long-term viability.
  • Avance Gas offer for Aurora into final day
    Outcome of battle for VLGC owner will become clearer after bid expires this afternoon.
  • More for Subsea 7
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has continued its bond buy-back programme by spending another $9.6m.
  • Polarcus adds Aussie survey
    Middle East seismic shipowner heading south for work in Vulcan sub-basin.
  • Hanjin Shipping launches FOX
    Korean owner responds to Asian and Australian demand with new service involving partner lines.
  • Star Bulk keeps selling
    Petros Pappas-led owner linked to sale of another pair of large bulkers fresh out of the newbuilding yard.
  • CMES gets cheap VLCCs newbuildings
    Shanghai-listed shipowner confirms orders for the first four of a planned series of ten tankers.
  • Swire expands North Asia service
    Hong Kong shipowner aims to become only multipurpose operator to connect China to South Pacific.
  • Vietnamese tanker arrested
    Singapore's admiralty sheriff has detained a modern Chinese built chemical tanker.
  • Ultra Deep Group firms up order
    Singapore offshore vessel owner puts pen to paper on DSCV newbuilding contract in China.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • CMA CGM dissolves Delmas brand
  • IAG Cargo strengthens Latin American presence
  • DHL debuts Asia Pacific Innovation Center
  • Israeli government fines Ashdod Port for sulfur spill
  • North American freight volumes beat expectations in November
  • CP maintains pressure on Norfolk Southern to sell
  • NYK opens vehicle processing center in Shanghai
  • Rotterdam-Dourges rail shuttle set to launch in Q1 2016
  • Executive Moves: CBP and Dayton Freight
  • Greenbrier receives orders for 1,800 new rail car units
  • New ACL hybrid vessel prepares for first voyage
  • FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications
  • Trucker association sues FMCSA over electronic logbook mandate
  • FMC receives $334,000 in civil penalties from seven businesses
  • El Faro attorney files motion to deny limitation of liability

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 16, 2015
  • Oil futures fall after EIA reports stocks build, Fed rate hike
    NYMEX January crude settled down $1.83 at $35.52/b. ICE January Brent settled down $1.26 at $37.19 on expiry. ICE February Brent settled $1.34 lower at $37.39/b.
  • US EIA says crude stocks rise 4.8 million barre
    Inventories have increased 11 of the last 12 reporting periods, refusing to budge lower despite the end of the autumn refinery maintenance season.
  • Bunker prices still weakening
    Crude oil benchmarks respond to reports that US inventories are at record levels.
  • US Fuel oil stocks slide as EIA says implied demand highest since April
    Stocks in the US totaled 42.757 million barrels, a draw of 1.348 million barrels compared with the previous reporting period.
  • Lessons can be learned from OW collapse, says new consultancy
    'Uncontrolled oil price risk will, ultimately, be catastrophic.'
  • Market Manoeuvres
    Ian Taylor takes a snapshot view of recent developments in the US bunker market.
  • Fuel gain on newbuild VLCCs
    Ships ordered today 20% more fuel efficient than those built five years ago.
  • Paris accords could rebound on shipping
    Maersk sees failure to mention shipping in climate change agreement as opening the way to regional regulations.
  • Iran to focus on cutting fuel oil output as sanctions end
    Talks on refinery upgrades are already underway.
  • Singapore ship arrest
    Tanker owned by Vietnamese interests.
  • ExxonMobil starts MFM bunkering operations in Hong Kong
    Installs mass flow metering system on bunker tanker Anshing.
  • Indian port mulls LNG bunkering addition
    To raise profile for ship calls, including bunkering.
  • Ecoslops plans new residue processing plant at Constanta port
    Inks letter of intent with Romanian offshore oil, gas services company.
  • Brightoil receives $100 million investment fund
    Transaction completed Tuesday.
  • China ECA: MGO demand expected to increase significantly by 2019
    Question remains whether location vessels will lift compliant fuels, says Fratelli Cosulich source.

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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
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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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