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October 23, 2015

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Maersk plans to raise Asia-Europe rates 429pc to US$1,000/TEU from November 1 CMA CGM levies Asia-Mideast US$100/TEU rate hike effective November 1 CMA CGM announces US$450/TEU War Time Surcharge to Yemen via Aden Gloomy outlook for containership charter rates Haifa Port hosts 2M Alliance's 10,500-TEU 'Gustav Maersk' Shandong's Landbridge to operate Australian Port of Darwin for 99 years Japanese box trade expected to shrink more, says Nippon Express unit Euroseas scraps 2,228-TEU Tiger Bridge containership for $2.9 million CP Rail quarterly profit falls 19pc to US$245 million as sales rise 2pc Hanjin Shipping, HMM to raise exposure to container shipping market CEVA lands US$400 million warehousing, DC worth from four retailers HKIA cargo volume in September up 1pc putting stop to downward trend Global air freight volumes show slowing growth in second quarter Australia's Toll Group opens new office in Munich, Germany

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
Liner reliability attains a new high in Sept. World's commercial shipping fleet grew at lowest rate in 10 years in 2014, shows new UNCTAD data Sri Lanka wants additional Chinese investment to revive Hambantota Port Lenders may reject NHAI's one-time funding to revive highway projects worth INR 450 bn: India Ratings M&M launches intra-city logistics aggregator New block train service from China to Moscow's MANP terminal takes 8 days SARR Freights facilitates new transportation route & sets stage for continued growth Cabinet approves signing of maritime agreement between India & Egypt Railways to speed up project awarding process

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Postal portfolio Half steam ahead! Smartphone on wheels New PPG members in Portugal and Honduras Key projects to raise railfreight competitiveness Mauritius evolving into bunker hub FAA raises Nicaragua safety rating Cilt names new CEO Evonik and duisport combine forces Service changes in response to upcoming PTC deadline No summertime blues for NSA LH to serve San Jose before BA Eurotunnel fighting for favourable results Unfurling intermodal flag in Hungary Baca selects best cargo charter airline Rolling stock spare parts shipping starts to Iran Maritime crime keeps on rising in Asia Aeroflot adding capacity to Dubai

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
Carnival continues Chinese expansion NYSE-listed Carnival Corp has signed a deal with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) to create a Chinese domestic cruise line. The partnership, unveiled at a signing ceremony in London on 21 October, aims to accelerate the growth of China's domestic cruise industry. This is a market Damen moves 22 ships in single load Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has just completed its largest-ever shipment of completed ships, bringing 22 vessels from Asia to Europe in a single load aboard heavy-lift vessel Happy Star. Happy Star began its journey in Shanghai but took on additional vessels in the Vietnamese ports of DSME's debt ratio could exceed 4,000% as greater loss expected Embattled South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering's (DSME's) debt ratio could be higher than 4,000% as its full-year loss for 2015 could be worse than earlier predicted. Following due diligence by its major creditor and shareholder Korea Development Bank (KDB), it was ICBC clinches $869m ship-leasing deal with BP Chinese state-owned bank ICBC has clinched a deal with oil giant BP worth USD869 million for the 10-year lease of 18 oil tankers. The leasing contract is reported to be the biggest financial deal completed by BP Shipping, BP's maritime unit, and was signed yesterday with ICBC Financial Leasing. BP HMM plots cruise comeback Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), which has been working to boost its liquidity, could return to the cruise business in 2016. The company, whose core business is container shipping, recently divested its LNG, dry bulk and US container terminals and other assets as part of a move to raise KRW3.3 Hyundai Mipo expected to return to profitability for 3Q15 South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) is expected to post a profit for the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15), a year after it suffered its worst ever quarterly result, an analyst has forecast. KDB Daewoo Securities analyst Sung Ki-jong said that HMD has overcome the problems that caused Piracy monitor reports incidents up by 25% Singapore-based anti-piracy agency, ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has recorded a total of 161 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia during January-September 2015. The total incidents for January-September 2015 reports marked a 25% increase year-on-year as Hong Kong approves measures to ease port congestion The Hong Kong government is taking a series of measures to enhance the use of back-up land at the Kwai Tsing terminals, which it believes will alleviate port congestion and improve cargo handling efficiency and overall competitiveness of the Port of Hong Kong. Four sites totalling 15.2 ha in size Atlas Iron ramps up production Atlas Iron in Australia's Pilbara Port announced on 22 October that it has boosted iron ore production by 72% in the September quarter. The mining company was forced to shut down operations last year when the price of iron ore collapsed, leading to fears that the market slump was going to severely Singapore pushes for R&D to become next-generation port Singapore will pursue world-class research and development (R&D) projects to be a "next-generation port". Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) CEO Andrew Tan, addressing about 200 participants at the 5th Singapore Maritime Institute Forum, said the port should not be complacent after being

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
Signs of shareholder revolt after directors recommend UTi Worldwide sale to DSV 'Time to wake the sleeping giant that is Africa', says Kenyan air cargo carrier boss G6 Alliance follows 2M in cutting back transatlantic container shipping capacity

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
HHI wants more money, more time for Fred Olsen semi CARB approves barge mounted alternative to shore power Vital bridge equipment: Digital camera Wartsila sees marine market remaining challenging Austal launches first of two HSSVs for Oman China-Taiwan ship finance deal funds Foremost newbuilds

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
Northwest Seaport Alliance eyes upgrades to Terminal 5 Port of Everett schedules 2016 budget public hearing CMA CGM adding Wellington to Panama Direct Line service Port of Portland plans to donate Ross Island acreage to Portland Parks US rail freight traffic numbers head lower during week

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
Shanghai needs more reforms to become international shipping centre Local research body urges more government efforts in policy innovation, tax reduction and ship emission control Finance chief says Vale may sell more valemaxes Brazil's mining giant still positive on China Pappas to seek Supreme Court appeal in OW Bunker test case Ruling could mean bunker suppliers rewrite terms of business, says Robert Bright QC Hyundai demands $167m payment from Fred. Olsen Energy Fred. Olsen Energy says South Korean shipbuilding giant's claim is unfounded as legal spat ratchets up Piraeus goes ahead with towage strike Thessaloniki services operate despite expected disruption Sembmarine revenue and profit tumble Depressed offshore exploration market weighs on rigbuilder's results Court of Appeal upholds OW Bunker Sale of Goods Act ruling Crucial test case goes against Pappas affiliates backed by UK Defence Club DNB cuts loan volume on special monitoring Positive trend for shipping in third quarter, says industry's biggest lender Singapore mulls two-tiered terminals for Tuas port development Underground storage for high value added items also under consideration Wärtsilä results reflect market uncertainty Orders down for Finnish engineering firm as market sentiment on technology and newbuildings drops Maersk forges maritime alliance with Indonesia Pact to bolster development of eastern Indonesia Mauritius' 1m tonne bunker hub target 'ambitious' Restrictions to export growth remain, says Total Marine Fuels global sales and development director Frédéric Vazzoler Second lawsuit filed against Tote Family of deceased third mate Jeremie Riehm did not specify how much it was seeking in damages Carnival plans China cruise brand Joint venture with Chinese partners to invest $4bn in the first 10 years of the deal Vietnam to reduce congestion at Ho Chi Minh City ports Maritime authorities to divert ships to underutilised Cai Mep-Thi Vai port BP and ICBC Leasing sign $869m tanker deal Ten-year bareboat charter for 18 vessels is part of BP's 2012 fleet renewal scheme BP in $10bn gas tie-up with Chinese power producer Supply of 1m tonnes LNG per year over 20-years underscores China's continued demand for energy supplies Costamare results beat expectations Greek owner and US hedge fund eye more deals after snapping up two feeders

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
NY-NJ port authority signs off on GCT Bayonne ship-to-rail facility The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's board approved an agreement Thursday that will allow construction to proceed on a ship-to-rail facility adjacent to the semi-automated GCT Bayonne terminal. The project will complete the port authority's $600 million ExpressRail initiative to provide all of the port's major marine terminal... Auto part import growth from Mexico drives steady recovery Cross-border shipments of auto parts from Mexico are outpacing growth in containerized imports through U.S. ports in a market roiled by West Coast port congestion and diversion to air freight during the first half of this year. Mexico's share of the value of U.S. auto parts imports rose to 33.8 percent... Weak peak season, West Coast diversions hurt UP intermodal Months after the protracted labor negotiations that disrupted port operations on the U.S. West Coast came to an end, Union Pacific Railroad said West Coast diversions were still taking a toll on intermodal volume in the third quarter. Adding to the pain, import demand dropped off in the quarter due to... Costamare on acquisition trail LONDON - Costamare, the Greek charter containership owner, said it is on the acquisition trail as it unveiled lower third-quarter income and revenue. The NYSE-listed company booked net income of $34.8 million in the three months through September, down from $37 million a year earlier, on voyage revenue of $124 million... TPM 2016 Time to get on-dock rail on track There's one potential solution to the congestion the ports of Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey face that rarely gets discussed amid talk of chassis pools, truck appointments and extended gate hours. It would relieve pressure on terminal gates, on chassis and on drivers. Though it would involve investment,... Eurotunnel freight down a third on migrant crisis LONDON - The number of freight trains using the tunnel between the U.K. and France declined by 33 percent in the third quarter largely due to the migrant crisis at the port of Calais. Eurotunnel, the operator of the tunnel, said rail operators were periodically forced to suspend traffic overnight as migrants attempted... Gati profit plummets on higher operating costs Gati Ltd., India's leading express distribution and supply chain solutions provider, reported its group net profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2015-16 fell 16.5 percent year-over-year to $892,000 from $1.07 million. Total operating revenue during July to September fell 1.7 percent from a year earlier to $62.4 million, the company... Greek ports face two days of stoppages from towage union strike HONG KONG - Two days of strike action by towage workers will bring ship movements in Greek ports to a standstill Thursday and Friday, Inchcape Shipping Services has warned.The maritime and cargo services company said in an advisory to customers that work stoppages announced by the Crew Union of Towage... China's huge Singles Day shopping festival to test logistics network HONG KONG - China's logistics and courier services are preparing for Alibaba's annual Singles Day online shopping frenzy on Nov. 11 that last year saw 278 million orders placed in just 24 hours and sorely tested the mainland's distribution network.The e-commerce giant this year expects the Global Shopping Festival, as... Maersk inks deal to grow cargo flows in Indonesia's remote east A Maersk Line ship at eastern Indonesia's Bitung port.HONG KONG - The Maersk Group today signed a letter of intent with the Indonesian government to improve the flow of cargo through the eastern port of Bitung and speed up maritime and economic development of the under-served region. Indonesia's ministries of... China's huge Singles Day shopping festival to test logistics network HONG KONG - China's logistics and courier services are preparing for Alibaba's annual Singles Day online shopping frenzy on Nov. 11 that last year saw 278 million orders placed in just 24 hours and sorely tested the mainland's distribution network.The e-commerce giant this year expects the Global Shopping Festival, as... Port operators lukewarm to latest Hong Kong congestion reduction effort HONG KONG - Hong Kong government measures to enhance the use of back-up land at its Kwai Tsing terminals, which it hopes will alleviate congestion and improve cargo handling efficiency and competitiveness of Hong Kong, have drawn a lukewarm response from port operators.Container terminal operators welcomed the measures but noted... Maersk inks deal to grow cargo flows in Indonesia's remote east A Maersk Line ship at eastern Indonesia's Bitung port.HONG KONG - The Maersk Group today signed a letter of intent with the Indonesian government to improve the flow of cargo through the eastern port of Bitung and speed up maritime and economic development of the under-served region. Indonesia's ministries of...

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
Panel: bulkers' pain to last for several years Executives from bulker firms see long downturn as capacity remains too high, and resale values depressed. Brazil panel votes for deeper yard probe Petrobras inquiry calls for closer look at Keppel, SembCorp Marine and Kawasaki Heavy. GATX puts laker owner ASC up for sale Railcar leasing company plans to divest American Steamship Co as revenue and earnings fall. Cash set to flow from Avance, analyst says Danske Bank says 25% of its market capitalisation could be paid out by early 2015. Nakilat ups earnings Qatar LNG carrier owner boosts nine-month profit 9% through lower operating costs. Skaugen speaks out CEO of Norwegian company sees many similarities with VW case in engine row; MAN not entering the debate. Rem shifts one from spot market Norwegian shipowner finds term work for new PSV in Barents Sea. DryShips makes $130m offshore play George Economou lending his US-listed company $50m to buy six-ship fleet of Nautilus OffShore Services. DNB's shipping loan loss grows in Q3 Norwegian bank says impairments from its marine business rose during the third quarter. DryShips makes offshore play George Economou lending his US-listed company $50m to buy six-ship fleet of Nautilus Offshore Services. DNB's shipping loan loss grows Norwegian bank says impairments from its marine business rose during the third quarter. Cash to flow from Avance Danske Bank says 25% of its market capitalisation could be paid out by early 2015. ER Offshore lays up five German owner sends supply ship to Bremen; stacks four others off Trinidad. Tanker stocks to tune in with spot rates Evercore ISI says stellar earnings season will help close the gap between tanker equities and cash flow. Syrian shipping surges More than 100 vessels have called in war-torn country this month as Russia intervenes. Keppel slides in Q3 Shipbuilding division of Singapore group sees quarterly net profit squeezed by a third. "El Faro debris" washes up Bahamas says items found on beaches could be from sunken ro-ro. Greek company count down as big firms grow Petrofin Research data shows the Hellenic fleet has increased but the ships are in fewer hands. Wartsila pushes up profit in tough markets Finnish ship systems group increases Q3 earnings despite fall in order intake. Sembcorp profit slumps in third quarter Singapore-listed rig builder sees bottom line retreat; warns Brazilian market "fraught in uncertainty". Four crew kidnapped Nigerian pirates abduct captain, first officer and two others from Russian reefer off Port Harcourt. Noryards Fosen to file Norwegian shipbuilder petitions court for bankruptcy after losing Boa IMR order. BP seals $869m Chinese tanker deal UK owner to lease 18 ships from China's ICBC over 10 years as it renews fleet. Greece faces port strike Vessel movements to be hit as tug crews walk out over two days this week. BP seals $869m tanker deal UK owner to lease 18 ships from China's ICBC over 10 years as it renews fleet. Costamare and York pick up two more New York listed owner and private equity partner add second hand brace and eye further deals.

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
ITC rules Mexican sugar imports harm domestic producers G6 Alliance suspends transatlantic loop Commerce starts investigation of India pressure pipe imports House reps form Congressional Freight Caucus CaroTrans launches 11 new China-U.S. LCL import services September volumes jump 28% at AirBridgeCargo Airlines Port of Cleveland orders 2 new mobile harbor cranes Union Pacific sees drop in Q3 earnings APMT Izmir facility receives new cranes Lower coal traffic forces operations cuts at CSX Charleston forwards 'Post 45' harbor deepening plan to OMB FMC issues final rule on regulation of OTIs ATA: Lowering age restriction could ease truck driver shortage CP net income falls despite record Q3 revenues Schank leaves DC think tank to help run L.A. Metro

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OCTOBER 22, 2015
OW: London appeal case upheld Shipowner bringing case does not have title to bunkers. Fuel oil stocks up 40% year-on-year Singapore stocks climb week-on-week. Gibraltar: Offshore LNG bunkering challenge Call for safety report ahead of LNG bunkering. ECAs: 'Penalties have to be tougher' 'At the moment there is a huge incentive for ship owners to be non-compliant.' Profit up for Wartsila But engine maker reports fewer orders. Infrastructure could thwart Mauritian bunker ambitions Floating storage an option. Dry Bulk: 'Don't look for an increase in freight rates' 'Bulk freight operators should focus on cutting costs.' Sulphur and other shipping regulations 'increase CO2' 'One regulation will have a negative impact on the other' says shipping executive. Emissions: Unpredictability of politicians is 'truly frightening' Rift between politicians and shipping industry players over emissions is becoming increasingly raucous. NOAA vessel upgraded with fuel tracking system Fifth NOAA vessel using VFMMS, says Krill Systems spokesman. Georgian bunker player seeking international partner To develop physical supply market. EU official: Shipping must take its fair share of CO2 cuts Says it is naive to think necessary global CO2 reduction can be achieved if aviation and shipping are left out of Paris deal. Zeebrugge plays 'leading role' in LNG bunkering Port has been a gas hub for over 27 years, says APMT spokeswoman. Crude decreases as US output falls US production 'is almost back down to the level pumped in November 2014'. LNG-fuelled ConRo vessel construction reaches milestone LNG bunker tanks fitted onto vessel at VT Halter Marine shipyard. Bunkers International brings vessel to court Singapore-based shipowner involved in dispute. Crude decreases as OPEC mulls reducing US output US production 'is almost back down to the level pumped in November 2014'.

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PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

FINANCING

India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors

New Delhi

Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.

Paris

Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade

Miami

Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series

SHIPPING

Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels

Copenhagen

The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.

Bonn

They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August

Barcelona/Valencia

In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded

LOGISTICS

In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%

Memphis

An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel

Milan/Rome

At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors

London

This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.

SHIPPING

COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels

Shanghai

We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.

SHIPPING

Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030

Copenhagen

The need to introduce incentives was underlined

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.

Valencia

The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact

Berlin/Brussels

They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards

Venice

A 740-meter freight track has been opened.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

Cairo

In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.

Rome

They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.

PORTS

A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.

Hong Kong

In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

PORTS

In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid

(The Korea Bizwire)

Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy

Trieste

The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.

PORTS

In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.

Washington

Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.

Frankfurt am Main

It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.

PORTS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter

Hong Kong

In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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