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BRIEFS

November 23, 2015

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A-E rates down 27.9pc to US$295/TEU, falling 8.6pc to USWC and down 8pc to USEC Panama Canal makes steady progress to remove backlog PSA Panama awards US$200m contracts for dredging works and building new quay wall Ship operating costs are forecast by Drewry to rise in 2016 & 2017 Citigroup downgrades Westports outlook despite record volume European migration crisis 'adding US$1bn to supply chain costs' South Carolina Ports Authority box throughput rises 11pc from January-October K + N's 'KN FreightNet' solution is now available for sea freight LCL bookings MacGregor appoints Hoye Hoyesen to lead new Advanced Offshore Solutions division C H Robinson expands operations in Chicago with lease on new office and warehouse China Airlines renews contract with Fraport Cargo Services Kuehne + Nagel gains two new customers for its Dubai Aerospace Hub United is best place to work for non-heterosexual staff: civil rights group

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NOVEMBER 22, 2015
China inspects shipping lines' offices CMA CGM reports net profit in challenging market Container service reliability falls slightly in Oct. Guidance on fiscal & quality measurement for LNG bunkering released Overcapacity, low freight rates driving consolidation efforts UASC launches new mobile application Vulnerability of ships to cyber attacks discussed Basmati exports to Iran thru' UAE rise CIL imports only 5 lakh t coal due to poor orders India may start dairy products exports to Russia HAROPA again gets awarded for being environment-friendly KPT in effort to address complaints, grievances in time-bound manner NUTEP terminal project to bring first 10,000-TEU vessels into Black Sea Promoters of Essar Ports to buy back shares worth INR 1,047 cr. US pushing India to remove port restrictions on apple import VCT berths longest containership India in agreement with neighbours on free vehicular movement Asia & Africa seen as new export markets for India Exporters hail approval of Interest Equalisation Scheme For healthy export-based industry, competitive exchange rates seen as must Land cost may be excluded while computing cost of infra projects Traders hail 100 pc FDI in oil palm plantations Poland invites Indian cos to invest Report focuses on improving Africa's infrastructure

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Federal cash for Texan roads Fuel alliance in Norway FAA handing out hefty fines And the No 1 truck sellers are...? Reinforcements for U-Freight partner in Valencia Baltic Rail Gate scaling the heights Relocation in Antwerp Budapest airport strengthens cargo relations with China Swan and Exmar to tie the knot in Gujarat Go-ahead for more track doubling in India A Canadian steeling up in Antwerp Boosting efficiency with LHVs Black Sea preparing for 10,000 teu vessels Traction outsourced in Scandinavia Sales director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada ABC - new service and new freighters JAS celebrates 20 years of business in USA

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Top trends for 2016 that will reshape maritime's future Plagued by overcapacity and ongoing losses, the container shipping industry is rife with talk of potential mergers and acquisitions. The consolidation of the highly fragmented industry is long overdue, especially when contrasted with such other heavily capitalised transportation sectors as railroads and airlines. The possibility that a new wave of M&A... Another investment pitch goes horribly awry 'Invest in dry bulk, because it's so bad there's nowhere to go but up'. That was the Wall Street pitch du jour in 1H15. As it turns out, there was somewhere else for dry bulk to go: down. All the way down to the lowest spot rates ever. The Baltic Dry Index hit... Commentary: Another shipping investment pitch goes horribly awry Photo: IHS'Invest in dry bulk, because it's so bad there's nowhere to go but up'. That was the Wall Street pitch du jour in the first half of 2015. As it turns out, there was somewhere else for dry bulk to go: down. All the way down to the lowest... Japan Marine signs ro-pax pair Mitsui OSK Lines group company Ferry Sunflower Limited has contracted a pair of ro-ro passenger ferries to be built at JMU shipyard. The pair are scheduled to be delivered from the Japan Marine United shipyards in March and June 2018, and will replace the ferries Sunflower Satsuma and Sunflower Kirishima on... Shipbuilder STX O&S in need of more restructuring An STX Offshore & Shipbuilding yard. Credit: STX Offshore & EngineeringLosses incurred from low-priced orders have forced another round of restructuring at South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding. In October, the shipbuilder and its customers told IHS Fairplay that it had completed restructuring and deferred orders were on track for... Korea's Gwangyang port to benefit from logistics firm bank loans Trucks queued outside South Korea's Gwangyang port. Credit: PAYeosu-Gwangyang Port Authority and Hana Bank have teamed up to offer low-interest loans to logistics firms that ship goods through Gwangyang, South Korea's second busiest container port. The scheme is in line with Government 3.0, which President Park Geun-hye introduced for the administration... SPP Shipbuilding employees appeal to President Park for help South Korea's President Park Geun-Hye. Credit: PASouth Korean mid-tier shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding's staff have written to President Park Geun-Hye in a last-ditch attempt to stop creditor banks from selling the company. Woori Bank is inviting letters of intent for the shipbuilder and a preferred bidder would be chosen in December. SPP Shipbuilding... MOL introduces FLIR C2 to enhance safety Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has launched FLIR C2 thermal imaging system to enhance safety of its coal carriers. The thermal imaging system is designed by equipment manufacturer FLIR Systems Japan. It uses infrared rays to monitor and detect heat temperature in coal carriers, providing a warning system to the crew... Bumi Armada profit takes a tumble on weak offshore business The depressed offshore market saw third quarter net profit at Malaysia-listed Bumi Armada tumble by 36 percent to MYR70.9 million (USD16.4 million) compared to the same three months of last year. The offshore services provider's lower net profit was attributed to a drop in its revenue of 12 percent to MYR559.5...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Dismay for container lines as rates continue to plummet, and next GRIs may not hold Merry Christmas: or is IAG's confidence in an air cargo peak season misplaced? Ripples from the tragic events in Paris will spread to all Europe's borders MEPs demand EC proposes tolls on trucks to curb CO2 emissions ABC's new 'white-tail' aircraft on lease from Boeing Good article, originally by the WSJ, on why the latest, and unexpectedly timed, delivery of ... Buyer-supplier relationships will never really change How big data can help asset utilisation by protecting sensitive cargo in the cold chain

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Hempel passes micro-fiber based antifouling milestone Three honored with AOTOS award ABB unveils Integrated Operations Center MOL subsidiary orders two ROpax ferries One-of-a-kind Harley celebrates LCS 5 commissioning Rolls-Royce wins thruster order from Turkish tug builder

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Northwest Seaport Alliance releases October cargo numbers Drewry carrier performance ratings show reliability falls during October Diana Shipping announces drawdown of over $27 million Port of Port Angeles schedules Fairchild Airport planning meeting Panama Canal continues steps to cut into vessel traffic backlog

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Box lines in push to lift transpacific spot rates ahead of contract season Urgent need to halt the decline and avoid being locked into 12-month commitments at rockbottom prices CMA CGM sole bidder for NOL as Maersk drops outs Update: NOLand CMA CGM confirm their exclusive takeover discussions hours after French line sees third-quarter net profit slide 75% to $51m Piraeus sale delayed again Bidders ask for more time to go through the books Stena Bulk slams bunker 'scandal' and warns of further arrest threats CEO Erik Hånell calls for clarity from the courts on messy OW Bunker fall-out Bumi Armada earnings weighed down by weak offshore sector Negative short-term outlook for oil and gas sector to pressure OSV, subsea vessel utilisation Spot market misery continues SCFI index falls to all-time low as rates plummet across the board Northern Exposure In October, 1,500 delegates gathered at the Arctic Circle Conference in Iceland to discuss the northern sea route. How realistic is the concept, what are its benefits and pitfalls and what rules will govern the route? Automation on trial It is widely acknowledged that automation will be the solution to handling ultra large container vessels - how will Rotterdam's Maasvalkte2 put this theory to the test? What's driving the Baltic Dry Index to a fresh record low? An unholy mix of low demand and bad decisions by owners Western Bulk posts $10.2m loss amid low freight rates Dry bulk operator launches a recapitalisation plan to bolster liquidity Deep Sea Supply expects further lay-ups Brazil blocking troubles may ease but markets remain weak Finland to become 45th signatory of the ballast water convention Ratification by just one of seven leading non-signatory states will now bring regulation into force Rongsheng to settle with more than 10 major institutional creditors Settlement to be done via debt-to-equity swaps Port Hedland introduces new system to expand export capacity Projected efficiencies could lead to 16% growth in shipments Philippines signs maritime law enforcement pact with Taiwan Both nations agreed to avoid using unnecessary force when enforcing maritime law Diana Shipping draws down $27.95m more from ING Bank credit facility Amount secured by New Orleans capesize dry bulk vessel Chinese financial leasing firms increase role in global ship finance But is their expansion pushing whole sectors into overcapacity? Scorpio Bulkers declares its fleet fully financed A $12.5m facility for Imabari-built ultramax delivered this quarter rounds off funding to support the 60 vessels in Monaco-based company's owned fleet MISC seeks growth in low oil price environment Company looking to buy floating offshore units attached with charter contracts

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NOVEMBER 21, 2015
Slide show: Top winners of US freight project grants The poor state of U.S. infrastructure is a source of regular frustration for both shippers and logistics companies because poor roads, highways and bridges cause congestion, raising the cost of transport. Congress has balked at passing a multiyear bill to increase surface transportation funding, causing states to rely more on... CN Rail's intermodal push is latest move in Mobile expansion When the Alabama Port Authority opened a new warehouse for steel shipments in 2010, it added 400,000 square feet of storage space for other commodities. "We'd been storing steel almost everywhere we could find space for it," said Jimmy Lyons, CEO at the Alabama State Port Authority. "When we opened the... LTL shipments increase, barely, in 2015 as revenue drops: SJ Consulting Less-than-truckload revenue may have slipped so far in 2015, but shipment volumes increased slightly, edging up 0.4 percent in the first nine months of the year, SJ Consulting Group said. Revenue for the total LTL market dropped 0.1 percent in the same period, the Pittsburgh-based research company told JOC.com, largely... Long Beach port considers new way to reduce free container storage time The Port of Long Beach is considering a creative approach to reducing the amount of time that containers sit idle at marine terminals, a measure that could reduce congestion at the second largest U.S. port by changing how free storage time is calculated. By changing the measurement of free storage time... Truckload rates hit brakes, intermodal rates fall The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index rose only 1.9 percent year-over-year in October, further demonstrating that contract truckload pricing gains are slowing amid excess capacity. The Cass Intermodal Pricing Index, which measures total intermodal costs, fell 3.2 percent in October, following a 2.3 percent drop in September. The index has been falling... Long Beach terminal productivity high serves as mega-ship dry run Total Terminals International last month set what company executives say is a new North American record by working nine cranes against a vessel, completing 2,285 container moves over eight hours. But the Long Beach terminal operator was seeking more than just bragging rights. TTI was preparing for the future when vessels...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
OSG sets stage for listing, without IPO New York tanker giant files application to place Class A shares on NYSE MKT. More sparks fly in suit against NewLead TransAsia says chief executive Zolotas made false statement about document production. Apicorp ready to spend again Saudi tanker investment fund to acquire another shipping asset by first quarter of 2016. Uljanik adds cruiseship Brokers say Croatian shipyard inks order for 10,000-gt vessel for delivery in 2018. Maersk: More lay-ups to come CEO of Danish giant's offshore vessel division says the market will remain tough for everybody. XT buys Toyo capesize Idan Ofer company to purchase of 2009-built Japanese bulker. Wells downs trio amid box and bulk blues Seaspan and two Diana companies receive lower ratings due to trouble in container and dry sectors. Fesco in merger talks? Russian boxship owner reportedly in negotiations to join forces with compatriot Transcontainer. Ferry crash a mystery UK probe unable to explain why steering mode changed before DFDS ro-pax hit breakwater. Don't stop now Russian deputy premier says $2bn Zvezda shipyard should still be built despite low oil prices. Nystad joins Sea Sea Ex-Odfjell Tankers' boss takes the helm at London-based tanker management firm. Havyard profit halved Norwegian shipbuilder reports reduced earnings for the third quarter as revenue dips. Christen Sveaas steps in to aid Western Bulk Norwegian investor to pump in cash as part of round of financial changes at shipowner. Ro-pax double for MOL Japanese owner's Ferry Sunflower to take delivery of two bigger ships in 2018. Ridgebury earnings rise US tanker group has pushed up pre-tax profit in the third quarter as it eyes fleet sale. Deep Sea lays up again Fredriksen company now has 10 PSVs stacked with more to come, but there is hope for blocked ships in Brazil. Bumi Armada profit down in third quarter Malaysian FPSO specialist held back in Q3 by pressure on OSV and subsea vessel utilisation levels. Norden sisters targeted Danish shipowner's product tankers among the thirteen ships targeted by pirates in Asia last month. 'Losing the war' Hapag-Lloyd USA chief executive John Murray says more ships will exit US flag without more support. Shapiro: reverse law cutting aid cargoes Liberty chief executive tells hearing in Congress to put more food aid on US-flag ships. Panama Canal delays hurting liner Container trade reliability takes a slight dip in October as tonnage gets held up in Panama. Panama Canal cuts vessel backlog Efforts to improve access look to be achieving results with transit waiting time cut to four days or less.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
NEWS FLASH: TSA seeks to shore up rates; impose hefty GRI in January Panama Canal says congestion is easing CMA CGM reports lower profit in Q3 FTR: Trailer orders decline in October Former ag secretaries urge TPP passage CEVA opens new HQ for South America Spot container rates sink 28% to Northwest Europe FMC says addressing PierPass concerns a top priority Virginia aims for $670 million in new port investment ABC starts Atlanta service Amsterdam's Schiphol airport posts Q3 cargo throughput U.S. steel exports fall in September Tulsa Port of Catoosa's volumes skyrocket in October Stifel logistics index hits 3-year low

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NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Investigation blames 'drunkeness' for vessel grounding 25 metric tonnes of MGO were leaked into the sea. Dry bulk index less than half the level it was a year ago 'When China sneezes, dry bulk gets the flu.' Singapore owner pays up debt for US ferry operator Bill to World Fuel Services and Cockett Marine Oil still unsettled. USCG updates safety alert for low sulphur marine fuel Main engines may not attain expected speed with low sulphur bunker material. USCG updates safety alert for ULSFO marine fuel Main engines may not attain expected speed with ULSFO. Bunker tanker resumes service in Black Sea Vessel underwent a scheduled maintenance at a Varna-based shipyard in Bulgaria. Maran Tankers Management orders modern VLCCs Order for newbuildings placed at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering. Singapore player reaches for Myanmar bunker market Building 97,000 cbm fuel storage facility at Thilawa. PwC starts Maritime Sustainability Centre in Greece Facility to help shipowners meet EU legal requirements on MRV of CO2 emissions. Aegean reports record quarterly sales volume Q3 gross profit and net income up from last year, but revenues and margins down.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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